Hunt Valley PTA News You Choose
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We communicate with PTA members and the entire Hunt Valley community about events sponsored by the Hunt Valley Elementary Parent-Teacher Association. If you do not wish to receive PTA emails, please unsubscribe to PTA "News You Choose" using the link at the bottom of this bulletin.
Hunt Valley ES News You Choose official school communication is sent separately on Fridays with information from HVES Administration.
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PTA Important Dates
Saturday, September 7
Fall Fun Run, 8:15am - 9:45am (Hunt Valley School Grounds and Fields)
Friday, September 13
Hunt Valley Outdoor Dinner & Movie Night, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (Hunt Valley Fields)
Tuesday, September 17
Hybrid PTA Meeting (in person and via Google Meet), 7pm - 8pm
Wednesday, September 18
Back to School Night (Last Name A-K), 6pm - 6:45pm | (Last Name L-Z), 7pm - 7:45pm **SPIRIT WEAR AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE **
Monday - Friday, September 23 - 27
Fall Book Fair, more details to come.
Friday, September 27
Fall Festival, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Hunt Valley Fields)
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A Message from the PTA President
Dear Hunt Valley Families,
Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! Hope everyone had a great relaxing summer and an amazing first week of school. To our new families, welcome! Hunt Valley is a wonderful community and we’re excited to have you here.
As we gear up for the new school year, the Hunt Valley PTA has lots of fun events planned - and as always, we need your support! Please sign-up or renew your PTA membership for the 2024-2025 school year and consider volunteering at one (or ten!) of our planned events.
And join us at our first PTA Meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 17, at 7pm either in-person (Library) or via Google Meet - we will share the changes the new Board made over the summer, vote on the PTA budget for the year and discuss upcoming events. More information will be coming soon.
We have a lot of great events planned for this year and can’t wait to see everyone there! If you need anything, please reach out to President@huntvalleypta.org or info@huntvalleypta.org.
Sincerely,
Iris Stoyanov
Hunt Valley PTA President
Hunt Valley Fun Run
SAVE THE DATE:
September 7th, 8:15–9:45am
Save the date for our first event of the year!! Join us on Saturday, September 7th for the annual Hunt Valley Fun Run! All runners should arrive by 8:15am for check-in. This is a free event for all Hunt Valley students, families, and staff. No registration is required, however we do need several volunteers in order to make this a safe and successful event! You can view and sign-up for volunteer opportunities here.
Instead of an entry fee, we ask that each family bring one non-perishable food item to benefit ECHO. See list of currently needed food items here.
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For questions, contact wellness@huntvalleypta.org.
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Hunt Valley Outdoor Pizza and Movie Night
SAVE THE DATE: September 13th, 8:15–9:30pm
Who: This event is open to all Hunt Valley students, families, and staff. Students must be chaperoned at all times—this is not a drop-off event.
What: Students, staff, and family members can enjoy an outdoor movie night with free popcorn. Pizza and concessions (drinks/snacks) will be available for purchase (while supplies last). We will also have awesome Hunt Valley spirit wear for sale if you missed us at Open House. Then head to the field to watch Kung Fu Panda 4!
When: Friday, September 13th from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Pizza will be served starting at 6:30pm, and the movie will begin at 7:30pm.
Volunteer Perk: If you are volunteering at this event, you get TWO FREE concession items as our thank you. Sign up here on our new PTA website (click here).
Don’t forget to bring chairs and blankets!
Please note that the playground, baseball field, and the rest of the soccer field will be closed once the movie begins!
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Register for Fall Afterschool Programs
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Monday Kaizen Karate ($161/child) | 4:15pm - 5:15pm | (7 weeks)
Grades K - 6 | Dates: Sept 23 - Dec 9 (no class Oct 14, 21, No 4, 11, 18)
This popular class is a disciplined introduction to sport. Your child will learn the beautiful art of karate while gaining safety and defensive skills in a respectful environment.
Register by Sept 13th: http://www.kaizenfitnessusa.com/
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Tuesday RunFit Kids ($125/child) | 4:15pm - 5:30pm | (8 weeks)
Grades 1 - 6 | Dates Sept 17 - Nov 12 (no class Nov 5)
RunFit Kidz is unlike any other running program as our professional coaches understand the unique needs of young runners. We believe an early foundation of fitness will lead to a lifetime of healthy habits.
Register by Sept 13th: www.runfitkidz.com
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Wednesday CodeFuture ($50/child) | 4:15pm - 5:15pm | (10 weeks)
Grades 3 - 6 | Dates: Sept 25 - Dec 11 (no class Oct 2, Nov 27)
CodeFuture, a volunteer nonprofit run by students from TJHSST, aims to introduce coding to elementary school students through affordable workshops.
Register by Sept 13th: https://tinyurl.com/hvescoding
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Thursdays Overtime Athletics ($200/child) | 4:15pm - 5:15pm (10 weeks)
Grades K - 3 | Dates Sept 26, - Dec 19 (no class Oct 3, 31, Nov 28)
The Sports Spectacular Variety Program features the best “to-do” list ever – Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Kickball, Capture the Flag, Wiffle Ball, Bump and Bite, Knights and Dragons, Numbers Game, Tag Games, Safe Base and MORE!
Register by Sept 13th: https://otathletics.leagueapps.com/
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Fridays Magnus Chess ($168/child) | 4:15pm - 5:15pm (8 weeks)
Grades K - 6 | Dates: Sept 27 - Dec 13 (no class Oct 4, 11, Nov 1, 29)
Fun is the name of the game, but Magnus Chess Academy also sneaks in a bit of critical thinking, sportsmanship, and patience into the chess club!
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Register by Sept 13th: www.chessacademy.com
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School Directory Information - COMING SOON!
Planning a birthday party or playdate? You can find students and parents by name, grade, or class! The directory is available to current PTA members at https://hvpta.ptboard.com/prf/directory.
To access the directory, log in to HVPTA.PTBoard.com and click on Student Directory on the left menu. If you don’t have an account yet, follow the instructions under “Sign Up” on the top right corner to set up your profile.
All students are included in the directory unless they have opted out. If you prefer not to be listed in the directory, you may log in to your profile to adjust your visibility settings.
Not a PTA member yet? Join today!
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For more information contact info@huntvalleypta.org
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PTA memberships are available for purchase in our online store only for $10! A digital PTA member/student directory is included in the membership price. Teachers and Staff get a $5 discount off in-person spirit wear purchases. Remember, your PTA membership goes to support students and staff in many ways! Email info@huntvalleypta.org with questions. Thank you for your support!
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General Information & Communication
Volunteer Opportunities
We depend on our parent volunteers!
Please reach out to our PTA Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Tinsley, at volunteer@huntvalleypta.org to join the mailing list for volunteers.
The following PTA Committee Lead positions are open for the 2024-2025 school year:
Teacher/Staff Appreciation & Hospitality: Are you always the hostess with the most-est? Hospitality would be a perfect fit for you. Take time throughout the year to let our staff and teachers feel loved and appreciated.
Outreach/Community Service Chair: Do you have a knack for bringing people together, organizing events, and spreading good vibes like confetti? If you're passionate about making a difference, love meeting new people, and can handle a clipboard with style, we need you!
Copy Master: Is your favorite show The Office? You could be our copy master and help by coming in to make copies for various PTA functions and announcements. Then have the copies sorted by grade and class to be placed in take home folders. Each “copy job” takes 2-3 hours. This opportunity would be great for stay-at-home parents or when wanting a break from remote work.
If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Iris Stoyanov at President@huntvalleypta.org.
*New* PTA Website!
The Board is very excited to introduce our new PTA website, designed to make staying up-to-date with latest events and involved easier than ever! Our site features a user-friendly interface with everything you mostly need in one place:
● Event Calendar: Sync PTA events and FCPS holidays directly to your personal calendar so you never miss out.
● Volunteer Sign-Ups: Easily find and sign up for volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule.
● Student Directory (coming soon): Connect with other families and classmates through our secure online student directory in which only paid members have access, making it easy to arrange playdates, birthday party invitations, study groups, or just stay in touch.
● Announcements: Stay updated with the latest news and important information from the PTA.
Account creation is required to access full features. Visit our new website today (https://hvpta.ptboard.com/) and explore how we’re making it simpler for families to engage and support our school community!
Official Hunt Valley PTA Facebook Group
Join the Hunt Valley PTA Facebook Group to stay updated on the latest events, volunteer opportunities, important announcements, and shoutouts celebrating amazing moments. Our group is a space for parents, teachers, and staff to connect, collaborate, and support each other in creating the best learning environment for our students. Follow us for real-time updates, tips, and ways to get involved in making our school community even better!
Hunt Valley Elementary Parents Facebook Group
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You are invited to join the unofficial Facebook group for the Hunt Valley community, Hunt Valley Elementary Parents. Please note that anyone who requests to join, including someone added by an existing group member, must answer the membership questions and check the box indicating agreement to abide by the group rules. If your membership has not been approved, this is likely why; check your Facebook messages (you may have to dig around for the section for messages from non-friends) for assistance from an admin. Please note that this group is not sponsored by the school or the PTA!
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