 STEAM Olympics Night Fun
Oh what an AWESOME time we had! There is nothing better than seeing our children engaged in critical thinking skills, learning and having fun. This was truly a collaborative event. We had an amazing turnout with over 260 students and over 400 guest in all!
STEAM Olympics, 2018 Participants/Involvement:
Kristen Brechwald, Laurie Timmons, Gertie Kessler, Maura
Lensink, Sandy Nguyen, Alana Stanley, Emily Slovensky, Katie Thomason, Donna
Jones, Jenn Matthias, Barb Saddler, Rob Schonberger, Annette Glaser, Mary
Simonsen, Ken Moeller, Tracy McConachy, Maureen Kiefer, Peter Buchanan, Micky
Hazard, Eileen Fraedrich, Lynn Martin, Cathy Bailey
Betsy Churchill: Logistics and Dinner
Office Staff: Logistics and Public Relations
PTA: Public Relations and Community
Advertising
Custodial crew: Maria Marenco, Dolly Lafuente, Darling
PerezRauda, Dora Ponce-Duarte; Set up and Clean up
Parent Experts: Mr.
and Mrs. Klopcic, Mrs. Warschaw, Mrs. Lock, Mr. Dietrich, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Payne,
Mrs. McClure
Student Volunteers: 6th graders and WSHS NHS students
NoVa Vex Systemic—Robotic field and equipment loaners
Apple, Inc.—Ipads and presentation
This event would not
have been a success without you—a sincere THANK YOU for your overtime and
effort!
We need your help!
Some classrooms are running low on a few supplies likes glue sticks and pencils to name a few. Please check with your classroom teachers if you are willing to donate to replenish and help them get through the school year.
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FCPS (ACE) GLOBAL Plus Spring Break Camp
A new and exciting GLOBAL Plus Spring Break Camp is being offered this year for children in grades 2 - 5 (2nd grade just added!). Each day students will be exposed to a different language and culture in Spanish, French, Chinese and German. This will be followed by culinary classes that follow-up with tasty hands-on fun.
Online registration is now open. Or call 703-658-1262 to register.
Tuesday Folder Flyers
PTA Café Rio Restaurant Night
PTA SweetFrog Restaurant Night
 Upcoming Events
March 16: PTA Bingo Night (Session 1: 5:45pm; Session 2: 7:30pm Cafeteria)
March 20: PTA General Membership Meeting (6:45--8:00pm Cafeteria) Reflections awards prior to the meeting.
March 22: Café Rio and SweetFrog Restaurant Night
March 26--30: Spring Break (No School)
March 30: FINAL Yearbook Order Deadline
April 2: Student Holiday
April 13: Two-hour early dismissal for students (1:30pm)
April 13: Kindergarten Orientation (2:30--3:30pm)
April 16: Student Holiday
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 Positivity Project: Zest / Enthusiasm
WHAT DOES ZEST/ENTHUSIASM MEAN?
You approach life with excitement and energy. You energize people around you.
Zest/Enthusiasm is the ability to bring life and excitement to different situations. It often leads to a higher level of involvement and engagement both for individuals and for groups. Those who demonstrate zest and enthusiasm bring an energy and level of intensity to individual and group work. These people are often identified as early leaders and innovators as a result of their outward excitement about a task or project. Look for these people to recruit new group members and generate ideas.
People with enthusiasm and zest are happy, but this strength goes beyond happiness or pleasure. It is an activated positive energy, and associated with self-realization and autonomy. Zest is a strength that has strong connotations with both physical and mental vitality and well-being. It can be fortified through diet, exercise, mindset, and social connection.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
For individuals, zest and enthusiasm are easily identifiable and highly desirable personality traits. We feel good when we are energized by an activity or opportunity – and we like to spend time with people who are excited about life. Those who demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm are more likely to complete tasks and exceed minimum requirements as a result of their passion.
For groups, enthusiasm and zest are can be directly tied to high levels of success, happiness, and achievement. Enthusiasm is contagious. One person’s enthusiasm can spark others to think, speak, and act with more energy and conviction. Groups that are enthusiastic about tasks are
much more likely to spend longer periods of time in service to the group’s overall goals.
#otherpeoplematter
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 Power Up A Healthy Plate!
Eating healthy foods not only helps children builds strong muscles and boosts their immunity, but proper nutrition also gives them energy they need to do thethings they love to do. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and proteins are all part of a balanced diet that helps them learn and play. Fill half their plate with fruits and vegetables, and incorporate plenty of whole grains and lean protein, and you can be sure that their body is getting just what it needs to be the best they can be.
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FCPS'
Technology@Home program provides an opportunity for FCPS students and staff to
purchase technology products at discounted rates. See how to save.
Want To Be Involved?
Visit the Orange Hunt PTA website for all sponsored events and activities.
 Your Partners In Education
We are in this together!! We are thankful to have the opportunity to work with your family this year and we will work everyday to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. Please contact us when there is a question or concern. Thank you for your support and being part of our team!
Karen Tuttle, Principal
Kate Austin, Assistant Principal
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