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WELCOME BACK!!!! We are so glad you are here!
Dear OHES Families,
We hope you enjoyed the time with your families over the break. We are back and working hard already. Students were eagerly waiting to see their teachers and friends in their Morning Meetings! We are thrilled to see their smiling faces.
The school board will be meeting today to go over the Return to School plans. With some students returning back into the building, some of the daily schedules will shift a bit. Our goal is to keep it as close to possible to the current schedule. We will send an update of the schedule in the coming week.
We are excited to begin 2021! We know there has been much uncertainty since last March. We will continue to partner with you and navigate the road ahead. We all have one common goal, and that is the success for each child at Orange Hunt.
Thank you for all that you do to support your child and our staff.
Warm wishes,
Karen Tuttle, Kate Austin and Megan Tempel- Milner
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New employment opportunity in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)!
Orange Hunt really needs your help! Please let us know if you are interested.
FCPS schools and centers will be hiring classroom monitors to provide in-person classroom assistance for students when a staff member remains virtual. If you would like more information about the position, please review the job description and qualifications online and apply if interested. Please feel free to share information about this opportunity with anyone else you think may be interested. If you are specifically interested in Orange Hunt, please email Stacy Radzymski at smradzymski@fcps.edu
Yearbook Contest 20-21
Attention ORANGE HUNT ARTISTS!!!Draw, paint, or sketch a piece of art for the 2020-2021 Yearbook Cover Contest
The front cover will be designed by a 6th grader and artwork from grades K-5 will be featured on the back cover & title page.
- This contest is open to ALL students in grades K-6
- Art must include proper school name (Orange Hunt Elementary, no abbreviations) and school year (2020-2021). Write clearly. No typos.
- This year’s theme is “Orange Hunt Owls Explore, Achieve, Empower!”
- You can also draw about how "Orange Hunt Owls thrive during virtuallearning."
- Artwork must be on a 8.5” x 11” or 9”x 12” white paper
- Artwork must be positioned vertically in portrait, not landscape format, to fit the yearbook cover.
- All artwork must be submitted by Friday, January 15th, 2021
- All artwork must be original and individually done
- Check that everything is spelled correctly. Don’t forget to color and write neatly!
- Your Art Teacher will show how to take a high-quality photo of your work for submission.
- Submissions MUST include students First and Last Name & Grade
Submissions can be emailed to your art teachers:
Mrs. Kieffer mekieffer@fcps.edu or mekieffer@fcpsschools.net
Mrs. Rozycki amrozycki@fcps.edu or amrozycki@fcpsschools.net
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Helpful Hints
Self-Regulation Strategy #1: BREATHING
Self-Regulation also referred to as emotional regulation is the ability to recognize and manage our emotions and behaviors. It is the way we respond to our feelings. It is important for children to learn to manage their emotions, behavior, and body movements when faced with difficult or challenging situations. Self-Regulation strategies can help children become flexible when expectations or routines change and/ or allow them to remain calm when experiencing heightened emotions.
A common self-regulation strategy includes: BREATHING. Teaching children to utilize breathing exercises (examples) can assist them in being more mindful, attentive, grounded, relaxed, calm, focused, productive, and emotionally controlled.
Take the time to support children by practicing and pausing regularly to engage in breathing exercises. Encourage children to notice and name how the different breathing exercises affect how they feel, think, and behave.
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FCPS Announces Open Enrollment for Dual Language Immersion Programs
Fairfax County Public Schools’ online registration for the county-wide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 25. Current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion programs for the 2021-22 school year.
The kindergarten DLI programs are available in Korean and Spanish. Korean is available at Powell and Spanish is available at Bailey’s Primary, Fort Hunt, Lake Anne, Laurel Ridge, London Towne, and Rose Hill Elementary Schools. First grade DLI programs are available at 12 elementary schools and are offered in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Information Meeting for Orange Hunt is on January 26th at 6.30 pm
Here is the link which will be active on the day of the meeting: https://us.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/guest/090bd68fbf304fa28078be462673f45c
Parents who are interested in the DLI programs in FCPS are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming informational meetings. All meetings are held virtually. Information regarding virtual meeting access will be made available on the Dual Language Immersion registration site by the day of the meeting.
Get more information on Dual Language Immersion programs.
COVID Testing
Please see the flyer listing the fixed (permanent) COVID testing sites. Information in English and Spanish. No pre-registration, no ID, no insurance required. Please share and encourage anyone exhibiting symptoms - or anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID - to get tested!
Yearbook sales now open!
Check out our flyer and order your yearbook now. We know this year has been a little different, but we are going to find a way.
Superintendent to Discuss Return to In-Person Instruction Plans at School Board Work Session and Town Hall Meeting This Week
On Tuesday, January 5, at 3 p.m., the return to in-person instruction will be discussed at the School Board work session. View the meeting on FCPS Cable Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11) or the FCPS website.
On Wednesday, January 6, at 6 p.m., Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand and guests will cover FCPS safety teams, mitigation strategies, as well as returning to school details at a virtual Town Hall meeting. Submit your questions in advance by email to returntoschool@fcps.edu or call in during the Town Hall at 1-800-231-6359. View the meeting on FCPS Cable Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11) or the FCPS website.
We are here to help
Our Student Services Team created a website to house their contact information, a variety of parent resources, and student social-emotional learning and mindfulness activities. The site will be continually updated as they receive new information and resources to share with families. Please click here to visit the site and be sure to log into your child's FCPS google account to access it. (Be sure to use Chrome to access)
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Family Guide for Return to School
Fairfax County Public Schools is partnering with families to ensure we keep students and staff safe and healthy as we return to school buildings for learning. Working together, we will follow the recommended health guidance that focuses on student and staff health, safety, and emotional well-being.
The FCPS Family Guide for Return to School has a wealth of information on topics like concurrent instruction, lunch, the mandatory mask policy, recess, laptops, health protocols, and more.
Helpful Links for Return to School
FCPS Plan for Return to School provides information from our school board and superintendent's offices. There is also a document for Frequently Asked Questions for Parents and Guardians.
Student Health and Safety Guidance Document:
Important Dates
January 18 - Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday)
January 20 - Holiday (Inauguration Day)
January 22 - End of 2nd Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
January 25 - Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
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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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