HUNTLEY PROJECT SCHOOLS

Boxholder News- January 2019

“Home of the Red Devils” DREAM-BELIEVE-ACHIEVE

School Resumes – January 2, 2019

Early Outs and No School Reminders- January & February

January 28h No School- PIR Day for staff February 15th No School February 25th No School- PIR Day for staff

HP HELPING OTHERS

Great job! Congratulations go out to the Huntley Project School Community. The recent efforts by our students and staff, with the unbridled support of the community members, have resulted in some wonderful outcomes. The JH Coin Drive was organized in November and resulted in $235.00 to be donated to help others at our local food bank. This was in addition to the huge success of the Cat/Griz food drive in the elementary that resulted in 624 food items donated. HPSTUCO Christmas Bright Fantasy Fighting Challenge resulted in $5,864.09 donated this year. This is the largest amount donated in the history of Christmas Brights at Huntley Project. This money will help to support local students and families in need. The 17 years of HPSTUCO Fantasy Fighting Challenge has resulted in over of the $62,000.00 of donations. These efforts by the students and staff are outstanding. We know that the support the Huntley Project Community gives to others at this time of the year is a great representation of our community and the larger efforts by many in the state. Thank you to all who support our students, staff and community. It is appreciated.

JUDGES NEEDED FOR THE CLASS B STATE SPEECH AND DRAMA MEET

Judges Needed! Huntley Project Speech and Drama will be hosting an Invitational Meet on Saturday, January 12. There will be nearly 500 competitors here and we need volunteer judges. Please consider spending your day with these talented students. Rounds will be at 8:00/8:30, 10:00/10:30, 12:00/12:30, and Finals at 2:00/2:30 (earlier times are for debate). There will be a judges' training clinic offered on Thursday, January 10th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 310. If you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions, please contact Becky Nay at 967-2540 ext. 310 or by email to rnay@huntley.k12.mt.us Thank you!

ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION The annual School Election will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. The election this year will be done by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed from, and returned to, the Yellowstone County Election Department. Anyone interested in running for a trustee position on the Huntley Project School Board, please pick up the “Oath of Candidacy” and “Declaration of Intent” forms from the District Clerk’s office in the Central Office Building starting December 13, 2018. All paperwork must be returned to the Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. on March 28, 2019. There is one 3-year term positions open on the School Board this year.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL BUS COMMUNICATION

If you are have concerns about transportation during bus route times please call 967-2540 ext. 501 or immediately press 8. That will connect you to the bus barn and the school district will be able to assist you with any concern.

PTA – HP Schools Community Night Free Family Meal and Presentation

The Huntley Project PTA and Huntley Project School District will be co-hosting a parental information evening on January 23, 2019. The event will begin at 5:00 PM with a free chili supper for the entire family. The HP FCCLA will be providing free daycare for parents to utilize while they participate in this presentation. The presentation will run from 6:00-7:30 with a Q & A Session at the end. The meal will be followed by William Henry of the Be Better World. This anti bullying/active parent presentation is sure to bring great information and practical approaches for school districts and parents alike. William will be presenting the entire day to the Huntley Project School students and employees in topics ranging from bullying, positive choices, actions and consequences and workplace ideals.

DRIVERS’ EDUCATION

March 4th through April 30th - Session #2

Students must be 14 ½ by March 29th, 2019 for the second session. Students in grades 9-12 including homeschool students in 9-12 can apply for this session if eligible by age. Parents can print off a copy of the application for the second session on the school website starting February 1st. Completed applications must be turned in no later than Friday, February 22nd to the high school office. The cost of the program is a $175.00.

The money is to be turned in to Marlene Krum in the Central Office no later than February 22nd. The Office of Public Instruction is now requiring a MANDATORY parent meeting. This meeting will be held on March 4th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the high school study hall upstairs. One parent must be there. If you have any questions you may call Kim Koenig at 861-4820.

IT’s TIME…TO JOIN- KID CONNECTION Winter 2019 Session!

What is Kid Connection? It is a free afterschool program that provides a safe, fun, and educational place for Huntley Project Elementary students (grades K-6) after school. The students get a snack, recess, and a bus ride home. They also finish their homework, develop reading and math skills as well as learn a lot about the world around them. We hope to see a lot of smiling faces! It will be a great time for all!! Where: Kid Connection is held in the elementary building in a variety of classrooms. When: Winter Session begins on January 7, 2019 and ends February 21, 2019. It meets Mondays through Thursdays each week. It begins at 3:30 and ends at 5:30.

Who:All Huntley Project School students from grades K-6

Why: We want to provide the students with fun and safe activities after school. How: The enrollment form is in this boxholder. It is also available on the school website and from the elementary office. Fill it out and return it to the elementary office as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you! Questions: Contact Julie Caster email: jcaster@huntley.k12.mt.us

967-2540, ext. 323 (school) 967-3126 (home) or 670-1442 (cell)

HUNTLEY PROJECT CAREER FAIR

Career Fair: The Huntley Project School District will be hosting a Career Fair this spring semester with a projected date of February 6, 2019. Students will have the opportunity to look at a variety of careers to help them pinpoint possible career paths that might interest them. If you are an employer or would like to present at the Career Fair please contact Logan McKenney at 967-2540 ext. 263.

FREE!

ICKES’S ENGLISH REVIEW Once again the school year is flying by. It’s

hard to believe I’ve been at HP for more than a decade now. This year I’m teaching two freshmen and junior English sections, in addition to an honors section of juniors and two honors sections of seniors. The first half of the school year was spent establishing expectations for grammar and reading, and the second half of the year will focus on refining those skills.

The seniors have completed a technical writing portfolio, which consisted of applying to colleges and for scholarships—some students have already been accepted into the college of their choice and awarded scholarship funds! The Honors 12 classes are also planning to attend a live performance at Billings Studio Theatre this spring.

The juniors are just starting to study the art of persuasion and argument in preparation for the ACT writing test as well as working on their reading and grammar skills. Mr. McKenney has set up an edReady program offered by the state to help them study for the ACT test, which they will take this spring.

The English 9 sections will wrap up their study of mythology after the break by reading The Odyssey. They have extensively practiced grammar skills first semester and will continue to improve those throughout the rest of the school year. They will end the year by studying Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet as well as various short stories.

It has been a great year of school and community support, which staff and students appreciate more than we can really let you know. The PTA book fair and giving tree were awesome, and the support through donations to Christmas Bright, Socktober, and all our various fundraising projects has been phenomenal. I took a few years off from sponsoring or coaching activities but am gearing up to sponsor Close-Up again next school year. We are planning a trip to Washington DC and New York City in the spring of 2020. It has been so fun to watch our students compete and succeed in their various events and competitions, and I encourage all of you to check out the amazing things they are doing! GO BIG RED!

Counselor’s Corner

Upcoming Events:

ASVAB Testing: Our current junior class will be taking the ASVAB test on January 30th, 2019. This test is required for students wishing to pursue a career with the United States military. However, students taking the ASVAB are not obligated to join the military. The ASVAB is a free aptitude test that allows student to assess their skills and strengths.

2019-2020 Class Registration: We will begin registering students for their 2019-2020 classes during the months of January and February. Students will use their "course planner" located on their Infinite Campus account to help select courses.

Career Fair: Huntley Project will be hosting a Career Fair this spring semester. Students will have the opportunity to look at a variety of careers to help them pinpoint possible career paths that might interest them. GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program: National scholarship program that is open to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Students may receive up to $40,000 per scholar. To apply, or for more information, go to www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships. Application deadline is January 4th, 2019.

Montana Jaycee Scholarship - applications for this $1000 annual scholarship for Montana seniors are now being accepted. The deadline for this scholarship is January 11th, 2019. To download the application, go to: www.mtjcisenate.org, click on “Scholarship Forms/Senatorship Information”, and then follow the instructions below "Montana JC Scholarship Foundation Application Form". Reach Higher Montana Scholarships: Go to: www.reachhighermontana.org.

● On December 1st, students can also apply for the Reach Higher Montana Scholarship for a chance to win $1000 for the 2019-2020 school year. DEADLINE to apply is January 15th, 2019.

Counselor’s Corner- continued

Yellowstone Valley Electric Co-op Scholarships:

● Deadline: January 25th, 2019: One $500 Montana Electric Cooperative Scholarship. Applicant's parent/guardian must be a member of YVEC. Please see Mr. McKenney to pick up an application.

● Deadline: January 25th, 2019: One $1,000 for the Basin Electric Cooperative. Application's parent/guardian must be a member of YVEC.

● Applications for these scholarships can also be found at www.yvec.com

Billings Engineers Club Scholarship – generally $1,000-$2,000 - For seniors who will be majoring in engineering, engineering technology or related field. Pick up application from Mr. McKenney or go to the following link to access an electronic version of the application: http://www.billingsengineersclub.org/awards-scholarships/. – DEADLINE: Postmarked no later than February 1st, 2019.

The Montana Women Foundation Scholarship: scholarships are available for women of all ages who want to begin their education or go back to college. MWF is a 504(c)3, non-profit foundation that strives to promote communities which recognize and support the beauty and power of women, their dreams, and the significance of their contributions in our lives. To pick up an application, please see Mr. McKenney in the counseling office. DEADLINE: February 1st, 2019.

Montana State University Billings and City College: Scholarship opportunities are available for students attending MSUB or MSUB City College. To access online scholarships, go to: www.msubillings.academicworks.com. One application qualifies students for this and hundreds of other awards. Application deadline is February 1st, 2019.

Billings Elks Memorial Fund: Eligibility – Any high school senior wishing to further their education beyond the high school level. Applications will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. See Mr. McKenney for more information, or to pick up an application. Application deadline is February 15th, 2019.

MUS Honors Scholarship: to be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Seniors must have a GPA of at least a 3.4 at the end of 7th semester 2. Have met rigorous core requirements 3. Have been enrolled full-time at an accredited Montana high school for 3 years 4. Be a U.S. citizen and a Montana resident 5. Be accepted to an eligible campus of the Montana University System. 6. Seniors must register online at www.mus.edu/scholarships DEADLINE: must be POSTMARKED by MARCH 15th, 2018

MSU Expanding Your Horizons Conference (March 30th, 2019): EYH encourages young women in grades 6-8 to pursue math and science curricula and careers. The day is full of exciting workshops and hands-on activities led by MSU faculty, graduate students, and community professionals. Registrations materials will be sent to the school the end of February, 2019, and can also be accessed online after March 4th, 2019 at: http://ato.montana.edu/eyh/index.html Scholarship

Need Some Computer Time?

Have you been frustrated by trying to get your computer to do what you want? Maybe, the Internet is not available as needed, maybe it is the computer and you haven’t had the chance to upgrade yet. Huntley Project Schools would like to help. The computer lab in the High School will be available to you on January 22nd. This is for adults and will be open from 6:30-8:00. Computers will be available for you to do email, taxes, learn how to check your students’ grades, do an online course, or other ideas you may have. We are also looking at offering classes for the computer (word processing or spreadsheets, etc.) or other areas (cooking ideas, yoga, quilting,etc.). Please feel free to fill out the survey found in this boxholder and let us know how we can help you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Julie Caster at 967-2540 x 323.

SIGNS OF SUICIDE

SOS (Signs of Suicide) Program: We have successfully completed our SOS program with 8th graders, 10th graders, and 12th graders this year. The SOS program has proven to reduce suicidal rates across the nation, and it has positively influenced students to understand signs of suicide, depression, and how to help their friends in need. Thank you for your help with this program. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Mr. McKenney at (406) 967-2540 x263.

You can find the presentation on the 8 KEYS to End Bullying: Strategies for Parents and Schools. https://prezi.com/pjlvmnrhalhb/bullyingharassment/

Fall 2018 ( January 7-11, 2019) Wednesday- January 9

1st period 8:40 8:45

Review/WIN 8:45 9:05

Review/WIN 9:05 9:35

Period 1 9:35 10:50

Passing time- Snacks will be provided 10:50 11:05

Period 3 11:05 12:20

Lunch 12:20 1:00

Period 5 1:00 2:15

passing time 2:15 2:25

Period 7 2:25 3:35

Thursday-January 10

1st period 8:15 8:20

Review/WIN 8:20 8:55

Review/WIN 9:00 9:35

Period 2 9:35 10:50

Passing time- Snacks will be provided 10:50 11:05

Period 4 11:05 12:20

Lunch 12:20 1:00

Period 6 1:00 2:15

passing time 2:15 2:25

Period 8 2:25 3:35

7-12 Grade Final Schedule

For consistency on lunch counts and attendance students report to 1st period both days. Students report to the 1st review area they want right after attendance.

If a student wants to stay with a teacher for the entire review that is acceptable.

STUDY HARD, PREPARE AND RELAX= SUCCESS

The Huntley Project School District

would like to reach out to the community . . .

Would you be interested in any of the following if they were available?

Computer Lab accessibility for any of the following:

❏ Checking student grades

❏ Shopping

❏ Email

❏ Creating documents (Word Processing or Spreadsheets)

❏ Online Class

❏ Research

❏ Finding creative activities (Pinterest, etc.)

Adult Ed classes ❏ Crockpot meals

❏ Freezer meals (creating dinners ahead of time to save time during the week)

❏ Using Microsoft Word or Excel

❏ Using Google docs or spreadsheet

❏ Yoga

❏ Cake Decorating

❏ Quilting

❏ Crafts (wood, etc.)

❏ Your ideas

_______________________________________

Name (optional) ______________________________ (so we can contact you if class is created) Please drop this sheet off at any of the offices on the Huntley Project School District campus.

Computer Link to survey https://goo.gl/forms/C94oQhIVkDatOd