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A heartfelt thank you goes out to our dedicated 6th-grade Anchor 4 Life team who devoted their Saturday morning to delivering toy donations to ECHO (Ecumenical Community Helping Others). For over 50 years, ECHO has been a beacon of support, offering emergency aid such as food, clothing, counseling, and financial assistance to families in need. We extend our gratitude to the entire Orange Hunt community—students and staff alike—for making this toy drive a success. Your generosity truly makes a difference in the lives of others. Thank you!
From the PTA
It has been a tradition here at Orange Hunt to celebrate staff appreciation week at the end of March instead of the week in May. With May being very close to the end of school and a busy time for all we began celebrating staff Appreciation week at the end of March. Please join us in celebrating our wonderful staff here at OHES!
🌟 Let's Celebrate Our Super Staff! 🌟
March marks a special time at OHES - Super Staff Week! It's our annual tradition to express heartfelt gratitude to the entire OHES staff, our unsung heroes who make every school day a success. This is our moment to collectively honor and appreciate the dedication of our teachers, aides, administrators, specialists, secretaries, custodians, and cafeteria staff.
🙌 Your Contribution Counts: Each donation, big or small, plays a crucial role in bringing our grand plans to life. Donate now and don't give it another thought this year!
💖 Act Now: By contributing to Super Staff Week, you're sending a powerful message of thanks to those who nurture and educate our children. It's a simple yet significant way to say, "We see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you."
📎 How to Participate: Click here to donate swiftly online, or refer to the attached flyer for more details on how to contribute. Your generosity is what makes this week so extraordinary!
Let's make Super Staff Week a memorable one for the wonderful individuals who do so much for our kids. Thank you for supporting our OHES family with your kindness and generosity.
Read Across America Spirit Days (March 6-8)
The National Education Association’s Read Across America is
an annual literacy awareness and reading program that
celebrates a nation of diverse readers. Each month the NEA
features three books that explore a topic related to diversity and
inclusion. Check out the calendar to see what books they have
recommended throughout the year.
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YEARBOOK ORDER
Orange Hunt Yearbooks are on sale now. The cost is $20.00. You can place your order here: Lifetouch Yearbook Order
Orange Hunt School code is 9964924
There are no extra yearbooks to buy at the end of the year. Please order now if you want one.
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Calling all green thumbs!
We are looking for some students, staff and community members to join us the 2nd Tuesday of every month to join our Get2Green team. We will be working on projects in environmental stewardship and make OHES even better. The first meeting will be Tuesday, March 12th from 3:45-4:30 in Quad D. All are welcome.
Link to sign up as a student.
Link for information as an adult.
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Kindergarten Registration
We are starting to prepare for the 2024-2025 academic year. Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2024, 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, complete the new student intake form here to start the registration process: Kindergarten Registration
Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Orange Hunt. Feel free to pass this information 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 intake form. If preferred, you may request a mailed packet of registration forms by calling the office or emailing our registrar.
A child’s record of immunization, physical examination (within 12 months prior to entering kindergarten), proof of residency, and original birth certificate must be submitted when registering the child. For more information regarding kindergarten registration, you may visit the Fairfax County Public Schools’ website
Our annual Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for April 25 at 4pm - the event will be publicized through News We Hoot and on the school website.
Family Engagement Survey
Participate today!
Make Your Voice Heard!
Share your thoughts around important topics impacting your student’s success. By participating in the Family Engagement Survey, parents/caregivers are making their voices heard. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Collaboration with the community to see if FCPS is meeting its goals at the school, region, and division levels
Help us better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
TAKE THE SURVEY!
Visit the Family Engagement Survey website for more information
From FCPS This Week
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
CTE programs are available for students currently in grades K-5 to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing; and for students currently in grades 6-11 to explore CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration.
IFTA and E-IFTA are weekly arts camps for students in grades 2-11. E-IFTA is for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. IFTA allows older students to select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education, music, and theater. Visit the IFTA webpage or E-IFTA webpage to register.
FCPS ACE Online STEM Courses
Fairfax County’s Adult and Communication (ACE) are offering K12 Enrichment classes starting in Jan. They are offering classes for grades 2-12. Learn more at ACE 4 KIDS or at the ACE K12 FCPS website.
FCPS Summer Learning Page
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning
Summer Programs for Preschoolers and Kindergartners
Please see the camps in the links below.
https://dmv.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-summer-camps-dc-metro-area
https://dcmoms.com/ages-stages/toddler/toddler-friendly-summer-camps-in-dc/
https://www.brighthorizons.com/programs/summer-camp https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/camp-programs
Upcoming Events
March 6-8 - Spirit Week (Read Across America week)
March 18-22 - Staff Appreciation Week
March 25- 29 - Spring Break
April 1-2 - Student Holiday
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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
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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