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Check out what is happening at Orange Hunt this week: We spent time building relationships, morning meetings and learning school routines. We will continue this learning to establish our community and sense of belonging.
Dear Families,
We did it! Day one and two are in the books! We loved welcoming our students back yesterday to start what promises to be a happy and successful year. Staff and students wasted no time starting to build community in their classrooms, the single most important part of our work here at Orange Hunt. Today started the work of children feeling safe, comfortable, and eventually confident to try, fail, try again and succeed - as readers, writers, mathematicians, musicians, artists, and friends.
We look forward to growing our partnership with you this year so that we can all be our best for your children. It is important that we communicate openly as we take on this year together. As part of that partnership, we ask for your grace and compassion, and you can expect the same from us. As always, please reach out to your child’s teacher, counselors, or us with questions, concerns, or celebrations.
During the beginning of school, we focus on the following, to support students’ connection and sense of belonging.
Building Relationships:
Orange Hunt follows the Responsive Classroom approach. Responsive Classroom is a student-centered, social, and emotional learning approach to teaching. It is designed to create safe, joyful, and engaging classrooms and school communities for both students and teachers. At the beginning of the year, a large focus for our teachers and staff is building relationships. You may notice that the first few days of school have lessons that revolve around community building rather than jumping into complex mathematical equations and book studies. We believe that it is essential to put a strong focus at the beginning to sustain our studies throughout the school year. We continuously use the motto: “Go slow now, to go fast later.”
Morning Meetings:
Morning Meetings are an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set children up for success socially and academically. Each morning, students and teachers will gather together for twenty to thirty minutes and interact with one another during four purposeful components: Greeting, Sharing, Group Activity, and the Morning Message.
School Routines:
Similar to when we build relationships with students, we use the motto “go slow now, to go fast later” with routines. During the first weeks of school, our teachers and students will walk through the different routines of learning for students. It will include helping students how to use school supplies, navigating different transitions, and developing skills to work independently. This work will help our students to become more independent at home and school.
Together your partners,
Karen Tuttle, Kate Austin, and Heather Mathews
Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE -71) Health Information Form and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) Emergency Care Information provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health Related Needs.
For SY 22-23, these forms will be required for all students. Parents/guardians may submit these forms either through electronic submission accessed within the weCare@school (weCare) module; or thorough Back to School packets for those families without ParentVue accounts.
Please contact your child's teacher with questions about these forms.
Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R) Family Signature September 30th
FCPS’ updated Student Rights & Responsibility booklet is now available online and in the ParentVue section of the Student Information System (SIS). The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Each year, parents/guardians must review, sign, and return the SR&R to their child’s school. In ParentVue, you may now download and digitally sign the SR&R. Every parent/guardian with a ParentVUE account will see the SR&R upon login to ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgement has been completed.
Your name in the digital signature box must match the parent/guardian’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted.
Please take a moment to log into ParentVue in your child’s SIS account to access the SR&R. Signatures are due by September 30, 2022.
Please contact the school office if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet.
Digital Resource Consent Form
At Orange Hunt Elementary School, our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. You can find our school’s list of the resources that require parental consent here: https://orangehuntes.fcps.edu/adopteddigitalresources. Additionally, you can find more information about approved digital resources in FCPS here: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/digital-resources.
Included on this page is also a link to a form where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.
Schoology
Students, families, and staff throughout FCPS and in our school community will use Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/) as our learning management system. Here is what you need to know now:
You need a SIS/ParentVUE account to login to Schoology.
COVID/Health Updates
Please do not send your child to school if there are any signs or symptoms of being ill. We can keep students and staff healthy if we all do our part by staying home when not feeling well. The FCPS Health and Safety Guidance document continues to be updated with the latest information.
Tutoring Services Update
FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families during the 22-23 SY. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Detailed information and FAQs are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students will continue to access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided in the following instructional videos:
Band and String Registration
Registration is now open for BAND and STRINGS classes for next school year! 4th, 5th and 6th graders have the opportunity to learn to play an instrument. No prior musical background is necessary. BAND and STRINGS classes are free and take place once a week during the school day. Our Orange Hunt BAND and STRINGS programs are among the largest and most outstanding in the county. Click on the link below for more information and to register.
Link to Band and Strings Information and Registration (5th and 6th grade only. )
Link to 4th Grade Strings Registration and Information Strings Information and Registration for 4th grade only (Note: 4th graders are not eligible for BAND).
Resources from the Family Liaison
Are you military family at Orange Hunt Elementary School? Connect with me!
Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison – dshuisman@fcps.edu or 571-425-8339
News & Resources to Share
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The Burke Centre Festival returns this weekend, September 10th & 11th. Get all the details here.
- Interested in learning more about Girl Scouts? GS Interest form or email Cheryl Osborne at cosborne@gsnc.org
- Interested in learning more about Cub Scouts? Cub Scout Pack 685
- Military Families
FCPS Parent Resource Center – September Webinars (free)
"I Can't Focus!" When ADHD Impacts Your Child's Math and Writing Performance: A Webinar for Families
September 8, 2022, 6:30 - 8 p.m. and September 9, 2022, 10-11:30 a.m.
Math and writing are often difficult subjects for students with ADHD because both require extensive working memory. But with the right study hacks and strategies, almost anyone can master writing and math! Unfortunately, most students don't learn these important skills at school.
This academic year is just getting started, and effective strategies can make a difference between success and frustration. In this webinar, educator, author, and Educational Connections Founder Ann Dolin, M.Ed., will teach parents:
- Research-based math study skills and strategies to use at home and in class
- How to help your child get organized and get their thoughts down on paper
- Tech tools to help students get started on assignments (and finish them!)
- How virtual classes during the pandemic deepened math and writing learning gaps for many students with ADHD and what you can do to help your child get back on track this year
Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders: What Families and Schools Need to Know
September 16, 2022 10 -11:30 a.m.
Join Katie Maki as she shares her experiences highlighting the following topics:
- Signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how they differ in age groups
- Facts and myths about eating disorders
- How to avoid negative messaging on body image and food in education
- What parents need from school staff to support families fighting eating disorders
Register for the PRC Webinars click here.
Upcoming Events
September 8- Back to School Night in person. More information will be coming.
September 2-5 - Holiday (Labor Day Break)
September 26 - Student Holiday (Rosh Hashanah)
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FCPS Cares!
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Orange Hunt ES. We love our OHES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!
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
Heather Mathews HMMathews@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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