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🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our Incredible PTA! 🌟
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing members of our PTA for organizing an outstanding Staff Appreciation week events. Your thoughtfulness and dedication in treating our staff so well has not gone unnoticed. From the thoughtful gestures to the special treats, you truly are making each member of our team feel valued and appreciated. Your generosity and kindness are deeply appreciated, and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do to support our school community. Thank you for making us feel special!
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.
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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
Last day to order yearbooks is April 12, 2024.
Order on ybpay.com
There are no extra yearbooks to buy at the end of the year. Please order now if you want one.
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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.
Pyramid Challenge
Mark Your Calendars - We're thrilled to inform you that the Pyramid Challenge has been rescheduled! This event is a fantastic way to ignite a passion for running among our K-6 students and unite our community in a festivity of athleticism and teamwork.
📆 New Date: Sunday, April 28th, 2024 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 📍 Location: Irving Middle School
🏃♂️🌟 Ready, Set, Re-Register! Ensure your little Owls are ready to take part in the exhilarating Pyramid Challenge. Click here to update their registration. It's time to re-secure their spot in this fun and friendly competition. Let's keep our team spirit flying high! 👟
👕 Exclusive Race Swag! A race this AWESOME comes with cool swag! Each registered participant will receive a unique t-shirt, featuring a distinct color for each school. It's a vibrant showcase of school spirit in every hue!
⌛ Registration closes on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Don't miss the chance to secure your spot and snag that swag!
Let's lace up those running shoes and make this year's Pyramid Challenge an event to remember. Join us for a day full of energy, enthusiasm, and Owl pride! 🦉🌟
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
Look What's New at the Family Resource Center
The FRC created the following guides for FCPS families, schools, and the community. The guides can be viewed online or printed by just clicking on the guide you wish to view.
FCPS WEBINARS You can watch previous workshops & webinars on youtube. Click here to view topics that were covered.
April 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!
April 2, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon Sully Community Center 13800 Wall Road Herndon, VA, 20171 Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services View the individual event page if you would like to Add to Your Calendar. Register for this event
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!
April 2, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon
Sully Community Center 13800 Wall Road Herndon, VA, 20171
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
View the individual event page if you would like to Add to Your Calendar.
Register for this event
Join us to see how Mathspace fosters independent learning at every grade level! This informative session will highlight how your student can use Mathspace to independently tackle math challenges, perfectly aligned with their grade-level course. We will demonstrate how to use this tool to prepare for the Math SOL assessment. Don't miss this chance to boost your students' self-driven learning adventure!
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Presenter: Rhonda Davis, Head of Customer Success, North America and Jonathan Templin, Head of Sales, North America.
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Date: April 16, 2024 Add to Your Calendar
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Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
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Format: Virtual
Register for this event
Meet the Author Series: Gifted and Distractible with Julie Skolnick
Does your child exhibit giftedness and behavioral issues like meltdowns, power struggles, and difficulty relating to peers? Are they out-of-the-box thinkers requiring different teaching and learning methods? Does your child exhibit giftedness and behavioral issues like meltdowns, power struggles, and difficulty relating to their peers? Are they out-of-the-box thinkers requiring different teaching and learning methods?
Join us for a discussion with author Julie Skolnick about her innovative and timely book for families of twice-exceptional children.
Register for this event
Behavior Solution Series: 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.
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Presenter: FCPS Behavior Intervention Services
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Date: April 19, 2024 Add to Your Calendar
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Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
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Format: Virtual
Register for this event
Upcoming Events
March 18-22 - Staff Appreciation Week
March 25- 29 - Spring Break
April 1-2 - Student Holiday
April 3 - Students return to school
April 10- Student Holiday (Edi)
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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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