 Fourth grade students loved learning from Hidden Pond last week!
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Positivity Project
The Positivity Project focuses on empowering students to build strong relationships with others. Visit https://posproject.org/ for more information.
This week we are focusing on the character strength of integrity.
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Virginia Purple Star School - Awarded to Orange Hunt ES!
Virginia has 27 military installations and is home to nearly 120,000 active duty and reserve members. Virginia also has some of the best school districts in the country. Julie P. Shepard is a parent, Navy spouse of 24 years and PTA military family liaison in Fairfax County. She’s been instrumental in helping other military parents navigate schools in Northern Virginia.
To qualify for a Purple Star, schools must have a trained staff member as a primary point of contact for military families and students who also serves as a liaison between the school and local military communities. Schools must also demonstrate their commitment to meeting the needs of military students by providing resources and programming on issues important to military families, such as transitions and academic planning.
Purple Star schools retain the designation for three years before being required to reapply. We are so excited to have this designation and honor.
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Picture Day coming this week
On Thursday, October 17, 2019, it is picture day at Orange Hunt! Today, the envelope to purchase was sent home. Get your smiles ready!
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We Need Your Help!!
Hello Orange Hunt Families- it’s Field Day time! We couldn’t have a successful event without your help. Click the links below to sign up for a game or two!
Field Day – November 1st
Rain Date – November 8th
4th- 6th grades from 9am-11am (link below)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0845ABAF2DA64-field1
1st – 3rd grades from 1pm-3pm (link below)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044DAAA62AABF85-field
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Spirit Day
Friday: Blue and orange day
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Advanced Academics Program information
Level IV Spring Referrals due: January 9, 2020
*Additional meetings this year:
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November 13th - PTO meeting – quick overview of levels of service and screening process.
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December 4th – Evening meeting – focused meeting on the screening process for level IV full-time services.
West Springfield Pyramid Parent Program
We want to give you a heads up about an event on November 13th at West Springfield HS. The elementary and middle school counselors in the pyramid have been working on creating a Pyramid Parent Night on the topic of Anxiety. We will be showing the movie “Angst” and having a panel of mental health experts answer some questions afterwards, as well as a resource fair for parents to get additional information or talk with area therapists. More information will be coming but please save the date.
Global Plus
Global Plus: Offering Spanish and German classes for students in K-6th grade. Classes meet once a week on Wednesdays or Thursdays depending on grade level and language. Please see flyer for details.
Advanced German for grades 3-6 begins on Tuesday, November 19th for students comfortable speaking basic German. This class focuses on grammar, reading and writing in German, and increasing vocabulary.
The GLOBAL Plus Program is an approach to language learning that allows students to develop communicative skills, using interactive SMART board technology and other fun activities. The curriculum is designed so students taking the class in multiple years will learn new vocabulary and participate in different activities. Classes are suitable for students beginning a new language and students with experience in the language.
Classes start Nov 6th. Register by phone, 703 658-1201 or online at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/global-plus.
Questions? Please email global@orangehuntpta.org
Origo Fundamentals Games Home Access
ORIGO Fundamentals Games are now available for students and parents to access at home. Directions for how to access these resources using Blackboard 24/7 can be found by clicking here.
Tuesday Folders
West Springfield Pyramid Challenge
Kiss and Ride Contract and Application
West Springfield Pyramid Anxiety Awareness Parent Night
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 every day 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
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Want To Be Involved?
Visit the Orange Hunt PTA website for all sponsored events and activities.
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