Hufford January Newsletter - Joliet Public Schools District 86

Hufford Junior High School Newsletter
Home of the Mighty Trojans
Hoops for Heart
Volume 1, Issue 5
On December 19, Hufford staff and
students participated in the 5th annual
Hoops for Heart basketball game.
The teachers’ team defended their
undefeated title with a score of 37 to 30.
Congratulations to the students that played on the students’
team:
Tyree S, Josh M, Jamere H, Marquise B, Jaylen M, Kendrick W, AJ
W, Josiah P, Beyonce W, DiJohne M, Molli M, Kaeli F, Symone R,
Morgan C, Ashlee J, Montiana B, Davon G, Jayvion G, Melanie P and
Riley C.
Duck Race
Throughout the month of December, Hufford students were encouraged to buy ducks in order to raise money to the American
Heart Association during their lunch periods. Grade levels competed against one another in the Duck Race to see who could collect the most ducks. The 7th grade won the Duck Race with a donation of $312 (624 ducks). As a reward, they
will enjoy a week of free choice in gym class.
Hufford Junior High School
1125 N. Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
815-725-3540
Fax: (815) 744-5974
School Hours:
Start time: 8:00 A.M.
End time: 2:50 P.M.
Upcoming Events
2nd Quarter Ends
Jan. 16
Martin Luther King Day—
No School
Jan. 19
Institute Day— Early Dismissal
Jan. 28
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Jan. 29
Parent/Teacher Conferences—
No School
Jan. 30
Institute Day— No School
Feb. 13
Presidents’ Day— No School
Feb. 16
Second place: 6th grade- $282 (564 ducks)
Third place: IE- $258 (516 ducks)
Fourth place: 8th- $25 (50 ducks)
Through all of Hufford’s fundraising efforts,
nearly $3,000 was donated to the American Heart Association.
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP
Basketball Fundraiser
The Joliet Grade Schools Foundation is hosting a “Hoops for D86” Employee Basketball Fundraiser on Saturday, February 7th at Joliet Central
High School from 1:00-4:30 p.m. Come cheer on our staff members that
will be playing. Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for students.
More information will be sent home prior to the event.
Kindergarten registration for the
upcoming 2015-2016 school year
will take place on Thursday, March
5th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Friday,
March 6th from 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
at District 86 elementary schools.
Any child who will be five on or
before September 1, 2015 must be
registered. For more information,
call (815) 740-3196.
Calendar of Sporting Events
Jan. 22
Feb. 3
Feb. 4
Feb. 5
Feb. 9
Feb. 10
Feb. 11
Feb. 12
Feb. 17
Feb. 18
Feb. 19
Volleyball at Humphrey
Volleyball vs Dirksen
Wrestling vs Peotone
Wrestling @ Liberty
Volleyball @ Gompers
4:30
4:15
4:30
4:30
4:15
Volleyball @ Shabbona
4:30
Wrestling Gompers/ Washington
Volleyball @ Saratoga
Wrestling vs Lukancic
Volleyball @ ICS
Wrestling vs Humphrey
Volleyball @ Washington
Volleyball @ Jane Addams
Volleyball vs. Kelvin Grove
Volleyball @ Dirksen
Volleyball @ Reed Custer
Wrestling vs Brookwood
Volleyball @ Elwood
4:15
4:30
4:15
4:30
4:30
4:15
4:30
4:15
4:15
4:30
4:30
4:30
Julie Jacques—
Technology
Ten new teachers have joined the Hufford Junior
High staff this year. Veteran staff and students
alike are thrilled to see our Trojan Family expanding! Throughout the year, the newsletter staff will
be profiling new teachers. We know you’ll love
them just as much as we do!
Kristen Brandenburg- Physical Education
Interviewed by Ashlyn F, Lilia H
and Everett G
Q: Why did you choose to teach P.E.?
A: A former coach inspired me to teach.
I think staying active is important.
Q: How long have you been a P.E. teacher?
A: One year.
Q:Were you athletic as a child?
A: Yes. I played volleyball, basketball, and softball. I love golf.
Interviewed by Diana M
& Mindy G
Q: Where did you go to college?
A: I went to North Central College in Naperville.
Q: What do you like about
technology?
A: Everyday it changes. It all
evolves. Everything around
us has to do with technology.
Q: Was Hufford your first choice?
A: I worked in Minooka first as a substitute, but I love Hufford.
Q: What made you want to do your job?
A: I originally wanted to teach in elementary, but I
was happy to take whichever job I was offered first.
Q: Why did you choose to teach at Hufford?
A: Principal Surprenant was the principal in the
same junior high where I went. It was fun to know
my principal was going to be the principal in the
school where I teach.
Q: How old where you when you started to teach
here?
A: I was 25 and I still am. It’s actually my first year.
Q: Why does technology inspire you?
A: My students inspire me. Students will be having
careers that haven’t even been invented yet and
those jobs will have to do with technology.
Q: Was P.E. your first choice or was something else?
A: P.E. was my first choice, but I wanted to teach elementary. I changed
my mind while I was substituting.
Nicole Mata- ALC (IE)
Interviewed by Amber W
& Emelia G
Q: Why did you decide to come to I.E.?
A: It was decided for me. I applied to teach
technology, but I did have the qualifications.
Q: Would you rather be teaching in I.E. or in Gen Ed?
A: As long as I’m teaching I’m happy, but I do love the friendly I.E.
atmosphere.
Q: Where did you go to college?
A: I went to Lewis University.
Q: Why did you want to be a teacher?
A: I want to help kids succeed.
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: I like to exercise, read, hang out with friends, and I love fashion.
Q: Which subject would you like to teach?
A: I would like to teach history.
Q: Did you ever want to do anything else besides teach?
A: I started my college career wanting to be a nurse.
Q: What were your favorite books in high school?
A: I liked the Kite Runner and the Giver.