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
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Dear Hunt Valley Families,
Despite the rain, I hope you all enjoyed your first long weekend of the year! We are excited to host our first event in three days! Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and friendship at our Fall Fun Run! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get moving, this event is for everyone! Come out, enjoy the fresh air, and let’s boost our mental and physical health together! We’re also selling spirit wear and got a new shipment of youth sizes. So if you weren’t able to get the size you needed, stop by the table and check it out. Limited quantities available.
Friday September 13 from 5:30–9:30 we'll be having our outdoor movie night. We are looking for 1–2 additional volunteers to run the concessions and clean up afterwards. Please reach out if you're able to help.
Make sure to look through your take home folders for the September Event Calendar (great for taping on fridges), and the after school programs flyer. Please note: there has been a change to the Thursday program. The Overtime Athletics program has been canceled. The alternative program is Kids in Motion. The programs include the following (grade-dependent):
● Monday - Kaizen Karate
● Tuesday - RunFit Kidz
● Wednesday - Code Future
● Thursday - Kids in Motion
● Friday - Chess Academy
We're still in the process of posting our calendar events to both the HV PTA website (hvpta.ptboard.com) and the Facebook groups, so you can plan ahead. Check regularly and stay tuned! Dates might shift and a few events will be added, but this should help you plan ahead!
If you need anything, please reach out to President@huntvalleypta.org or info@huntvalleypta.org.
Sincerely,
Iris Stoyanov
Hunt Valley PTA President
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Hunt Valley Fun Run - This Saturday, September 7th, Rain or Shine
Join us this Saturday, September 7th, for the annual Hunt Valley Fun Run! This is a free event for all Hunt Valley students, families, and staff. All runners should arrive by 8:15am for check-in. There will be a 0.5 mile and 1 mile run, interactive stations with various local wellness-related vendors, light refreshments, and a special appearance from Hamilton the Hawk! No registration is required; however we do still 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 2024 Afterschool Programs
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Overtime Athletics program on Thursday has been canceled. The PTA has provided an alternative afterschool program, Kids in Motion.
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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!
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The following PTA Committee Lead positions are still 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!
If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Iris Stoyanov at President@huntvalleypta.org.
*New* PTA Website!
Check out our new PTA website if you haven’t done so already. It is 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
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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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