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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 continuing to focus on the character strength of integrity.

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 1^st   

Rain Date – November 8^th

 4^th- 6^th grades from 9am-11am (link below)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0845ABAF2DA64-field1 

1^st – 3^rd grades from 1pm-3pm (link below)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044DAAA62AABF85-field

Spirit Day Friday: Red, White and Blue to support the Washington Nationals.

Spirit Week (October 28-November 1)

Let's celebrate all we've accomplished 1st quarter!  Bust out your positive message t-shirts, some crazy socks and more! 

Kids helping kids: Consider bringing in extra Halloween candy to help the Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation!  Drop off sorted candy (there will be a box for chocolate and a box for non-chocolate) in the lobby from Friday, November 1^st through Friday, November 8^th. This foundation distributes candy to area hospitals for children to enjoy while receiving treatment.

Emergency Care Information 

Please take the time to update your student's emergency care information at WeCare@school using the same credentials as for ParentVue. This will have us have the most current information for your child.

Here is the link:

 https://www.fcps.edu/index.php/resources/parent-communication-overview/wecareschool

Advanced Academics Program information

Level IV Spring Referrals due: January 9, 2020

*Additional meetings this year:

• November 13^th - PTO meeting – quick overview of levels of service and screening process.
• December 4^th – Evening meeting – focused meeting on the screening process for level IV full-time services.

Upcoming Event October 25: PTA Fall Festival 6-8 pm November 1: End of first quarter November 11: Veterans Day assemblies.  Information coming soon.   November 13: West Springfield Pyramid Parent Night: Anxiety Awareness  7:00-8:30 PM at West Springfield High School

Tuesday Folders

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

Want To Be Involved?

Visit the Orange Hunt PTA website for all sponsored events and activities.

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

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