 A shout out to our wonderful custodial staff for cleaning up around the school so it is safe fore use!
Yearbook Updates!
Important notes & updates regarding this year’s 2020-2021 Orange Hunt Elementary Yearbook!
Cover Contest Winners:
Thank you to all who submitted artwork for the 2020-2021 Orange Hunt Elementary Yearbook Cover Contest. We had over 130 entries from students in grades K-6. Students were given a chance to vote during their art class last week for their favorite designs. Below are the winners:
Congratulations!
Front Cover- Carly Ogden-6th Grade
Title Page- Andrea Dinh-5th Grade
BackCover- Lucas Navarro-K, Katerina Bergeron-1st, Matthew Spans-2nd, Alyssa Ogden-3rd, Lily Kruk-4th
Thank you to all artists that entered the contest! Any student who submitted artwork for the cover contest by the deadline will have their work included inside the yearbook!
Candid Photos
Do you have a great photo of your child having fun and learning virtually? Please consider sharing it with us to include in the 2020-2021 Yearbook. We are accepting candid images of current Orange Hunt Elementary students to be included in the yearbook. Examples of candid images include: virtual learning, spirit days, band/strings practice, reading, exercising, making art, etc.
Submit Images using this form
Deadline for accepting all candid images- MARCH 1ST
***Please note there is no guarantee all images will be included in the yearbook.***
Student/Class Portraits
Students in all grades will have a class photo taken during one of their Homeroom teachers Google Meetups. Photos will be taken the Week of Feb. 16-19, exact date and time will be determined by your teacher and announced prior so that you may plan accordingly to be present and picture ready. During the scheduled “picture day” students will be invited to turn on their cameras and smile for a brief photo. Your classroom teacher will use a screen capture to take the photo. These photos will serve as students portrait images to be included in the yearbook. Any student not present will have their name listed underneath the class image in the yearbook. Please note photos taken will be used solely for the yearbook and will not be available to purchase separately. It will look similar to the image below:
 6th Grade Students Only
To recognize our graduating 6th grade class and their final year at Orange Hunt ES, 6th grade students will be asked to submit an additional portrait image to be included in the yearbook. Use the link to upload a current portrait of your 6th grade student for the 2020-2021 Orange Hunt ES Yearbook. If images are not received by the deadline (Feb. 19th), then last year's photo will be used if available, otherwise students' names will be listed in the yearbook with no image.
Portraits need to be front facing, well-lit and a clear photo of the student from their waist or chest up. Upload images as "Large" or "Actual Size."
***Deadline for accepting all 6th grade portrait images - DUE FEB. 19TH***
Do you know someone ready for Kindergarten?
We are starting to make preparations for the 2021-22 academic year. Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2021 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Orange Hunt next school year, and you have not already been in contact with our registrar Lesley Hite, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: laakofiohite@fcps.edu
Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Orange Hunt. Feel free to pass this form along, or have neighbors with rising kindergarteners call the office at 703-913-6800 to be added to our kindergarten mailing list. Registration information will be provided to all families who complete and return this survey. If preferred, you may request a mailed packet of registration forms by calling the office or emailing our registrar.
Our annual Kindergarten Orientation will be in April and the event will be announced though News We Hoot and on the school website.
Library Book Pick up MOVED to Thursday
Due to the inclement weather, Tuesday’s library book pick up for students with your last name between P – Z has been moved to Thursday, Feb. 4
Please come between 10:30 – 12:30 or 4:30 -6:30 to the Kiss and Ride Door.
If your student is in grades K – 2 or a sibling of those students, there will be a bag of books for them whether they put any on hold or not.
If you have library books at home please return them at the same time.
Thank you. The Library Ladies.
Helpful Hints
Self-Regulation Strategy #2: MOVEMENT BREAKS
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: MOVEMENT BREAKS. Providing short physical movement activities helps to release energy, get the blood flowing, and allows children to relax their bodies and learn to regulate their emotions. (click for examples)
Take the time to support children by practicing and pausing regularly to engage in movement breaks. Encourage children to notice and name how the different movement breaks 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.
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.
FCPS Cares!
FCPS CARES is an opportunity for staff, parents, students, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others. Every month, a nominated employee from each region and Central Offices will be recognized as an FCPS CARES of the Month recipient. We’ll share their names in Employee News, and they will also have access to a new FCPS CARES banner for their profile photo in Outlook. Watch this video to learn more about FCPS CARES. We also encourage you to acknowledge a staff member who has gone above and beyond
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!
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
February 15 - Holiday (George Washington’s Birthday & Presidents’ Day)
March 5 - 2-hour Early Release
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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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