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Welcome back to school, Owls! We hope that everyone had a restful Spring Break. We are excited to welcome everyone back and to enjoy this beautiful spring weather!

Positivity Project :  This week we will focus on appreciation of beauty. This means that you notice and value the world's beauty and people's skills. You don't take things for granted.  Questions you might enjoy talking about. Why is this character strength important? How do I use this strength? How do other people use this strength?

Dance-A-Thon This Friday, April 26!

Friday, April 26, 2019 in the Orange Hunt ES Cafeteria

Grades K-3: 4:30 - 6:15 PM

Grades 4-6: 6:30 - 8:15 PM

Come and have a blast as we dance to raise money for the students at Orange Hunt! There will be a professional DJ, dinner for sale, bake sale and of course GREAT music and activities! This is fun for the WHOLE family! Last year was a great success, let's make this one bigger!

Due to the size of the school we must have two sessions. We split the sessions by grades. The first session is for K to 3rd grade. The second session is for 4th to 6th grade. For families who could have a child or children in both sessions, it is fine to pick one session to attend.

If you have a younger child who wishes to attend, please register as a sibling ($2.00). Parents are not required to register!

Please remember that this is fundraiser, we are raising money to support the PTA. Similar to last year, we will be collecting donations. Please ask family, friends and neighbors to help support Orange Hunt. Register here.

Kindergarten Registration and Orientation

Welcome to Orange Hunt! Children who reach the age of five on or before September 30,2019 are eligible to attend Kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year.

To enroll, please sign-up for an appointment with the Orange Hunt Registrar after you have confirmed your address on this BOUNDARY link and have completed all necessary forms for registration. Be sure to bring your child's birth certificate, proof of residency, and parent ID with you to the appointment.

Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for this Thursday, April 25 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Registration forms can be found on the FCPS website by clicking here. Please contact Ann Prentice at aiprentice@fcps.edu with any questions. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you!

SOL Testing Calendar

Students in grades 3-6 in our school will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests between May 13, 2019 and May 31, 2019. It is important that your child attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period. It is also important that your child have a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing.

More information will be coming home in your student's backpack if they are in grades 3 through 6. If you become aware of an unavoidable conflict that could result in your child missing a testing day, please notify your child’s teacher as soon as possible.

School Food Accounts

Please remember to add money to your child’s school nutrition account.  All accounts must be brought current before the end of the school year in June.

Upcoming Spirit Days   April 24th: Red, White, and Blue Day “Show your Patriotism" April 26th: “Travel Day” Wear something from your favorite Military Assignment or Family Trip!

Tuesday Folder Flyers

Kindertag Flyer

Summer Band Camp Flyer

Spring AAP Newsletter

Upcoming Events   April 25: Kindergarten Orientation 4-5 PM April 26: PTA Dance-A-Thon May 3: Kindertag/Children's Day May 27: Memorial Day - Student Holiday

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 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! Your Partner Principals, Karen Tuttle                     kmtuttle@fcps.edu Kate Austin                      kbaustin@fcps.edu Megan Tempel-Milner      metempelmiln@fcps.edu

6820 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield, VA 22152 | Phone: 703.913.6800

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