 Check out what is happening at Orange Hunt:We have had a lot of music playing at Orange Hunt the past two weeks. We concluded our music events with the band concert today. We had the annual production of Aunt Rhodie and her adventures today. We look forward to where she and the crew go next year. Our band students did an awesome job performing today. Our staff did as well with a guest appearance from Mr. Hale as Professor Potts!
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YEARBOOK ORDER
Orange Hunt Yearbooks are on sale now. The cost is $15.00 for the basic yearbook until 1/1/2024 when the price increases to $20.00. You can place your order here: Lifetouch Yearbook Order
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FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards
Congratulations to this year's Orange Hunt employees that were nominated and will represent us at the pyramid level.
Outstanding New teacher: Katharina David (2nd grade teacher)
Outstanding Professional Employee: Alex Horton (Reading Specialist)
Outstanding Teacher: Dawn Hotaling (2nd Grade teacher)
Outstanding leader: Heather Mathews (Assistant Principal)
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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
December 13 - Spirit Day wear winter gear
December 15 - Spirit Day - pajama day
December 16 - January 1- Winter Break
January 2 - first day back from winter break
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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!
FCPS Parent Resource Section
Computer CORE offers free, online, basic computer skills classes to adults 18 and over in Virginia. Classes are taught online over Zoom for three 10-week terms per year: Winter (Jan-Mar), Spring (Apr-June) and Fall (Sept-Nov). The next classes will begin January 8th, 2024. https://www.computercore.org/
FCPS Webinars Meet the Author Series: Raising a Kid Who Can Why are kids today struggling? And based on all that modern science has to offer, what are the most important things I can do in raising my kid? Learn from a child psychiatrist, a parent psychologist, and a child therapist, who have reinvented the parenting book. Organized in a novel “guidebook” style that’s illustrated, skimmable, and fun to read, it’s easy to find immediately useful strategies that you can apply to your specific kid. Usable at any stage in your child’s life, this book helps parents get right to the information they need, when they need it. It’s time to parent smarter, not harder!
These authors know what matters, they know what works, and they know how to explain it to parents. Their presentation will give you the confidence to tackle modern kid struggles, such as how to help a kid be independent and motivated, what helps (and what doesn’t!) when they are upset, how to approach technology, and how to prepare them to be flexible and roll with the punches in an uncertain future.
Join authors Catherine McCarthy, M.D.; Heather Tedesco, PhD.; & Jennifer Weaver, LCSW as they discuss their book and take your questions.
1/5/24 10-11:30 a.m. Register for Meet the Author Series: Raising a Kid Who Can
The Transition from Elementary to Middle School and from Middle School to High School for Twice Exceptional (2e) students
Transitioning into middle and high school can be challenging for many children and their families, especially for twice-exceptional students.
Join Dr. Nonye Oladimeji, FCPS Educational Specialist for AAP twice exceptional (2e) children, as she shares ideas for families and schools on how to ease the transition for students.
Webinar Highlights:
- Learn about the tools and strategies to help your child navigate this period of change successfully.
- Learn about how to help your child establish and maintain a strong support system.
- Learn how to help your student balance the increased academic responsibility while trying to expand their horizons into clubs and extracurricular activities.
- Learn how parents and families can stay involved and keep the lines of communication open.
January 12, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m. Register for The Transition from Elementary to Middle School and from Middle School to High School for Twice Exceptional (2e) students
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs! The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
January 20, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services. Register for: SIBSHOPS: An Exicting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
February
Meet the Author Series: Mind in The Making with Ellen Galinsky
Looking for research-based advice for families on how to raise their children to be well-rounded and achieve their full potential, helping them learn to take on life's challenges, communicate well with others, and remain committed to learning? These are the "essential life skills" that Ellen Galinsky has spent her career pursuing.
The good news is that there are simple everyday things that all families can do to build these skills in their children for today and for the future. They don't cost money, and it's never too late to begin.
February 2, 2024, 10-11 a.m. Register for Meet the Author Series: Mind in The Making with Ellen Galinsky
Behavior Solution Series for Elementary and Secondary Families
Join staff from the FCPS Behavior Intervention Services Department to help families encourage positive communication and behavior at home.
Elementary Webinars
2/16 Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication
- Embark on a collaborative parenting journey while we guide you through practical tips that can be used in your home.
3/15 Taming Tantrums and More
- Parents, ever had a moment when things feel like a big puzzle and you just need the right pieces? We will share strategies to help when your child’s behavior feels like a rollercoaster. Learn how to turn meltdowns into moments that make you go 'ta-da!'
Secondary Webinars
4/19 Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication
- We will equip you with strategies for navigating the teen years. Uncover the secrets to fostering open communication, building trust, and transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
5/31 Taming the Teenaged Brain
- Navigate the rollercoaster of teenage emotions with our training on behavior strategies, tailored to support you at home during those challenging adolescent years. We will provide practical insights and proven techniques to foster understanding and communication with your teenager.
Register for all or part of the Behavior Solution Series for Families
How to Handle Disappointing Grades: Ways to Uncover the Reasons Behind Your Child’s School Performance and How to Help
Disappointing grades are not always a fair indication of how hard your child is trying, how much they’re learning, or what their potential for success is later on in life (especially for those with ADHD and other learning differences).
On the surface, disappointing grades represent a failure at school. But there’s usually a lot more to it and many emotions for parents and students at stake!
Webinar Highlights:
- What to do if your child comes home with bad grades (and how to prevent over-reacting)
- How to talk to your child about their school performance, including some easy conversation starters
- Ways to investigate why it’s happening and the two most common reasons for poor grades
- What to do about it moving forward, including strategies to help your child study more effectively and stay organized
- Whether you should set consequences for your child’s bad grades (or reward them for good grades)
Join Ann Dolin, educator, author, and Educational Connections Founder for new strategies to tackle these sticky situations while preserving your relationship with your child.
February 23, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m. Register for How to Handle Disappointing Grades: Ways to Uncover the Reasons Behind Your Child’s School Performance and How to Help
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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