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We were so excited to have a student serve as our honorary Fire Marshall today! He did an excellent job on the walkie talkie collecting attendance and reporting the time it took to exit the building.
Thank you to the PTA’s Fall Festival Silent Auction where his family got this opportunity for him!
PICTURES
Make up pictures is on Tuesday, November 28th.
Do not forget to order your picture. Here is the link to order today
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Lost and Found
The Lost and Found at Orange Hunt has been growing. Stop by when you are here for conferences and see what might belong to your children.
We know you spend a lot of money on things for your children. Please come and check it out. There are many, many jackets and sweatshirts. If you are missing any of these items please stop by and take a look. The Lost and Found racks are located near exit 3, behind the cafeteria. We will be donating the unclaimed items at Thanksgiving. Thank you!
Orange Hunt Book Fair
November 28 – December 4, 2023
In the Orange Hunt Library for students during the school day
Parents are welcome after school and 11/30 and 12/4 from 2:30-4:30.
There is also an Online book fair at Bookworm for parents and Students.
Proceeds help support the Orange Hunt Reading and Library, including the News Studio, and Reading Programs.
Books make great gifts!
Featuring German Books, Bargain Books, & Educational Games.
Book Fair Dates and Times: Orange Hunt Library
11/28 Browsing day for classes.
11/28 Open after school 3:30- 7:00
11/29 9:00 – 12:00 & 2:30 – 6:30
11/30 9:00 – 12:00 & 2:30 – 4:30
12/01 9:00 – 12:00 & 2:30 – 5:30
12/04 9:00 – 12:00 & 2:30 – 4:30
Students may shop during our open school hours with a library pass.
Parents are welcome: Thur. 11/30 and Mon. 12/4, 2:30-4:30 and after school times.
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Reminder: Window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2023 and Parent Information Night November 29, 2023
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form to Jennifer Weis at jcweis@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2023.
The window for families to submit a referral for full-time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for full-time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for full-time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Jennifer Weis at jcweis@fcps.edu.
Referrals for subject-specific and part-time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for subject-specific AAP or part-time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for full-time AAP next fall.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Parent Information Night for Level IV services
November 29 at 9:00 am (in person meeting)
November 29 at 5:30 am (virtual meeting)
For more information please email Ms. Weis
Upcoming Events
November 22-26- Thanksgiving Break
November 29 - (9:00am in person and 5:30pm virtual AAP Level IV information meeting)
November 28- December 4- Book Fair
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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!
November is National Family Engagement Month!
This month reminds us that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in the education of their children. The importance of family engagement will be highlighted during the month of November as we celebrate and strengthen family-school partnerships together. Click on the Family Engagement Calendar 2023 for ideas to implement more family engagement in your household.
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FCPS Parent Resource Section
MILITARY RESOURCES
Are you new to OHES? Military family? German Immersion family? Please contact Anne-Marie Balmaceda for any assistance with school transitions. acbalmaceda@fcps.edu
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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