Tuesday, February 2, 2010

February 2nd - 7th

Welcome to Semester II! Here's to an enjoyable and productive second half of the school year.

Help H.O.W. become a complete listing of all events taking place in the Hunter community by submitting your announcement to hunteronlineweekly@gmail.com. Please see the bottom of this page for instructions on how to format announcements. Hunter Online Weekly is available on the web at http://hunteronlineweekly.blogspot.com/ or by clicking on our link on the HCHS homepage http://www.hchs.hunter.cuny.edu/

CLUB AND PUBLICATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hunter Robotics
Hunter Robotics is hosting a luncheon Wednesday, Feb 3rd in the G.O Foyer.
Activities and 5th period.

Hunter Life Meeting this week!
Friday, February 5th
Activities and 5th (11:15 to 12:30) in Rm 316
Newly interested students and faculty welcome.
Parents interested in attending please rsvp to Ranu Boppana @ ranuboppana@gmail.com

The Eclectic
The Eclectic, Hunter's online publication, is now up at www.huntereclectic.com. Take a look! Please submit anything you want! If you have any questions, or better, if you have any submissions, please send them to huntereclectic@gmail.com.

Tapestry
Tapestry, Hunter's only science fiction and fantasy magazine for grades 7-12, is selling its first biannual issue for $3 each. Also, please email any writing and art submissions to huntertapestry@gmail.com and check the Hunter Tapestry Wiki page for announcements!

FROM THE 2012 TERM COUNCIL

Ice Skating
2012 Term Council has planned an ice skating trip for the February 9th half day. Meet at Lasker Rink (at the top of Central Park) from 1-3. $8 flat admission rate with $5.50 rentals at rink. Hand in $8 and permission slips to Ms. Fogelman (305) or term officers by February 2nd. All grades welcome.

FROM THE G.O.

G.O. Talent Show
Friday, February 5th in the Auditorium.

Hunter General Store
The Hunter General Store has been restocked! Stop by to pick up official Hunter sweatshirts, long-sleeved shirts and sweatpants. Sweatshirts are $25, sweatpants are $20 and shirts are $15. Merchandise is sold in the G.O. office on the 2nd floor outside of the auditorium.
Email contact for questions: ards93@gmail.com

ATHLETICS

For the most up to date sports information, please check the Hunter Hawks website:
http://hchshawks.olinesports.com

FROM THE PTA

Chinese New Year Fiesta
The Chinese American Parents' Association will host a Chinese New Year Fiesta on Sunday, February 21 at East Buffet and Restaurant in Flushing, Queens from 5-9 p.m. All Hunter parents and students are invited to network together in celebration of the Chinese new year. For more information, please contact Michael Chin, Co-President of CAPA, at mchinwin@msn.com.

Latest CASINO ROYALE Auction News
Donations are coming in and the auction chairs are thrilled! Thanks to all who have donated so far--it is truly shaping up to be a terrific event! Now, we're wondering if anyone out there could help with the printing of the auction catalog? Please let us know! Contact us at: auction@HunterPTA.org. If you'd like to talk to us in person about the auction, please stop by our "Game Table" before the PTA meeting on February 10th in the auditorium lobby. We'll be holding a "Casino Royale" raffle and you can pick up donation forms and some other goodies, too. SEE you there, so we can RAISE some cash for Hunter. Remember to HOLD the date: Saturday, May 15th for the actual party!

LOOKING AHEAD

Monday, February 8th - Week 2 of Grade 8 Team Meetings
Tuesday, February 9th - Half Day 5-9, 2012 Ice Skating trip, CAC Meeting (7:30), 10th and 12th Grade AMC
Wednesday, February 10th - Science Fair Showcase, PTA Meeting on Curriculum Differentiation and Mental Health (7pm in Auditorium), Grade Rep/Comittee Meetings (6pm)
Thursday, February 11th - AACS Show
Friday, February 12th - School-wide Official for Valentine Delivery, 11th grade AIDS Workshop
Saturday, February 13th - Sunday, February 21st - No School - Presidents' Week Holiday

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Please include the following information in your submission to HunterOnlineWeekly@gmail.com:
name of club or organization:
what the event or announcement is:
date, time, and location of event:
brief description and any additional information or website links you would like to include:
email contact for questions:
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Recurring event announcements are run for 3-4 weeks.

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