Elementary Schools

Updated 5/27/25

Please complete your online registration now for the 25/26 School Year.  Please log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal through washoeschools.net.

DATES FOR THE CALENDAR:

5/26  Memorial Day-NO SCHOOL

5/28  Yogurt Beach Fundraiser at Meadow Creek Location 

5/30  Parent Appreciation Breakfast Hosted by PTO, MPR, 8:30-9:30 am

6/2  Spirit Week-Minion Monday; dress as a Minion or wear Yellow

6/2  Kinder Music Performance, 2:30 (Door 19 will open at 2:15)

6/3  Spirit Week-Teacher Tuesday; Students dress as a Teacher and Teachers as Students

6/4  Spirit Week-Wonky Wednesday; dress Wonky

6/4  No Early Release, Dismissal 3:30 pm

6/5  Spirit Week-Jersey Day

6/5  Field Day, Kindergarten-10:30-11:30, 1st-5th-9:50-11:20

6/6  Spirit Week-Fancy Friday for Fifth Graders

6/6  5th Grade Celebration, MPR, 9:45 (Door 19 will open at 9:30)

6/6  Last Day of School, Dismissal 1:20 pm

8/10  Ice Cream Welcome Back Social hosted by PTO, 3-5pm, Hunsberger Garden                   

8/11  First Day of School; 1st-5th Grades Welcome Back!

8/18  First Day of Kindergarten; Welcome!

8/31  Aces Game /Morning Choir to sing National Anthem 

STUDENT CLASSROOM PLACEMENT 25-26 SY:

As the school year ends and our teachers complete student placement, I want to share information about how we place students. There are always questions concerning how students are assigned to classrooms for the upcoming school year. When classrooms are formed, many things are considered. The State of Nevada regulates student-to-teacher ratios, and a recent change to legislative requirements includes student achievement on standardized testing as part of those considerations. Additionally, educational research indicates that children perform better in balanced classrooms. A balanced classroom has, as closely as possible, an equal number of genders and a balanced number of children who perform at all academic levels. This allows for equitable ability grouping. Therefore, our classrooms will have a mix of students with Special Education services, English Language Learner support, Gifted and Talented distinctions, and many other differences that make every one of our learners at Hunsberger unique.  

How do we determine your child’s abilities and needs? With all the evaluative testing schools are required to do, your child’s ability and meeting their instructional needs is paramount to a successful education. With iReady, Measure of Academic Performance (MAP) testing, the Nevada State Criterion Reference Test (SBAC), and the baseline test that measures grade level performance. In addition, the previous year's teachers provided feedback on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) factors to consider while placing each student in the next grade level.          

My goal is to ensure all the classrooms are as balanced as possible to meet the needs of all students within our school. In addition, a vital aspect of my role as Principal is to guarantee equitable and high-quality instructional practices in all teachers’ classrooms. Based on all the above factors and my core beliefs about what is best for students and the school community, parent requests for teachers will not be taken. I appreciate your understanding in this matter. 

FIELD DAY

Field Day is just around the corner and an event students look forward to the entire year!  Classes will rotate through a series of fun and engaging stations while making memories with friends. Field Day is June 5th, Kindergarten Field Day is from 10:30am-11:30am and 1st-5th Grade Field Day is from 9:50am-11:20am.  

To make this event possible, we need your help!  Please click on the link below to volunteer for a station and/or contribute supplies.  (The link is for the 1st-5th grade field day ONLY). 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA9A82AA5FFCF8-56853263-1st5th/#/  

KIDS HELPING KIDS FUNDRAISER

Are you wondering what to do with your child's backpack, lunchbox, pencil holder, or gently used school supplies at the end of the school year?  Kids Helping Kids is an organization which collects donated school items to help local students in need.  We will be collecting these items up until the last day of school.  The yellow bins will be out by drop off/pick up as well as another yellow bin by the entrance/exit doors to the building.  Our goal at Hunsberger is to collect 200 backpacks!!!  Please help us reach our goal and meet the needs of students in our WCSD community! 

Thank you from the Husky Leaders

MUSIC PERFORMANCES:

We are excited to announce a new schedule for our student music programs, which will now take place from 2:30-3:30 pm.  I understand this is a change from previous years, but it allows us to better support all students in showcasing their musical talents.  It will also help us accommodate families more conveniently while ensuring students have ample time to prepare and perform.  We are confident that this adjustment will create a more inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved, and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility with this change.  Please see the Music Program dates below:

Music Schedule for 24-25 School Year

6/2 Kindergarten, 2:30-3:30 pm

HUNSBERGER HEROES:

We are continuing our long-standing tradition of Hunsberger Heroes. Becoming a Hunsberger Hero is easy. There are no cookies, wrapping paper or coupon books to sell. Families simply make a monetary contribution to the school, all of which directly supplement the cost of technology maintenance, supplemental texts, intervention support, student recognition, social/emotional learning, and much more (up to 10% of funds received may be used for staff recognition).  All contributions are tax-deductible (Federal Tax ID #88-6000-919).  So, join us in this “no-fundraiser-fundraiser" by sending your check to the school or in the mail (2505 Crossbow Ct. Reno, NV 89511).

We greatly appreciate your support!

Link to the Hunsberger Heroes Form

COUNSELOR CORNER:

Hello Husky Families, 

As we near the end of the school year, I have a suggestion for a summer read just for parents.  It is the book, The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt. This book describes the effects of social media and technology on our youth.  

The Washoe County School District policy on phones is now "phone away, learn today" to promote a focused learning environment.  Students are not allowed to use phones in class (during learning times) unless it is academically appropriate.  Often, this is not a huge issue in elementary school, however, I know a lot of our students go on social media and play video games for hours.  

The Anxious Generation shows data proving the harmfulness that long-term gaming and social media can cause to a person. This includes sleep issues, anger, mood changes, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.  The amount of time kids spend with their friends has decreased 65% since 2010.  The author suggests that we need to put down electronics and get back to the good ole days of play.  In fact, kids need to have some risky play.  Remember some of the playground equipment we had as kids?  Even the monkey bars are banned at some schools-kids get blisters-but this is a good thing to get a bit hurt, so they LEARN how to not get hurt in the future.  

Thank you for being there for your kids, as they are amazing!  I hope you all have a wonderful summer.  I've been so lucky to have spent time with your children. We have incredible students here at Hunsberger and I look forward to the 2025-2026 coming school year!  

Your counselor, Mrs. Eftimoff

eeftimoff@washoeschools.net

775-851-7095

PTO:

PTO Appreciation Breakfast-Friday, May 30th, 8:30-9:30 am, Hunsberger MPR

Bring your kiddo and enjoy complimentary muffins, donuts, coffee, and juice as a small thank-you for being such an important part of our school community.  To help us plan food and drinks, please take a moment to RSVP at Hunsbergerpto.com.  We can't wait to celebrate with you!  

Husky Auction

Attending the 5th Grade Celebration and want to make your life easier and have front row tickets? What about securing a private parking space for the 25-26 school year? Click on this link to join the auction.  The live auction will be finalized at the PTO Appreciation Breakfast on May 30th. https://www.32auctions.com/husky

Husky T-SHIRTS and SWEATSHIRTS 

New Inventory Added!!  Purchase your Husky t-shirts, sweatshirts and beanies on the PTO website, hunsbergerpto.com.

Are you moving on to middle school next year or has your student outgrown their Husky gear?  Donate your items in the yellow bins through the end of the school year.

Thank you to those Hunsberger Heroes who have graciously contributed to our school in the last month!

The Janine and Shane Nelson Family

IN THIS ISSUE OF PAWPRINTS:

 Hunsberger Resources

Hunsberger Heroes Flyer

Hunsberger Birthday Book Club

After-School Activities at Hunsberger

Judy's Kidz Klub, Before and After School Program

Wheatley Taekwon-Do

Chess Wizards Spring Session, Chess Wizards-Summer Camps

Jenny's School of Dance

Summer Resources

Summer Reading Skills Program