 Check out what is happening at Orange Hunt this week:
Our students and teachers are full of enthusiasm as they engage in a range of enriching activities, from hands-on math centers and interactive read-aloud to literacy work with our new Benchmark series. The progress and joy we witness every day are truly exciting. We couldn’t do it without your support!
Parents Night Out Fundraier - This Friday!
This Friday, September 13th!! Parents Night Out Fundraiser!
Enjoy an evening out!
- Date: Friday, September 13th
- Drop off: 6:30pm
- Pick up: 8:30pm
- Price: $20 per child
- Location: Elite Martial Arts in Burke, 9568 Old Keene Mill Rd
All proceeds will go to the Orange Hunt ES PTA. Sign-ups are required for Elite Martial Arts (no at-the-door registration).
Not sure what to do with your free time? Join us at Glory Days Grill! We have the backroom reserved just for us!
Let us know you are coming so we can order enough appetizers! (Glory Days RSVP)
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance
As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.
CORRECTION! Late arrivals - 8:45 a.m.
The Welcome Letter incorrectly noted the late bell time as 8:50. The correct time is 8:45. Students who arrive after the bell rings at 8:45 are considered late to school and need to be signed in at the main office. Thank you for understanding and forgive the misprint.
Spirit Days
Wednesday, September 11 - Red, White and Blue
Friday, September 13 - Orange Hunt Spirit Day Orange and Blue.
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Kiss & Ride Reminders
Below are the guidelines we ask you to follow to keep everyone safe at arrival and dismissal.
(8:20-8:45am & 3:35pm)
•Drop your child off only in the Kiss and Ride traffic pattern. Do not drop your child off on Sydenstricker Rd. or other areas around the school/neighborhood.
•Pull your car forward as far as possible in the line.
•Make sure that your child exits your car on the building side only. It is NOT okay to exit your car.
•Do not pass other cars in line.
•Go directly to Sydenstricker Rd; do not use the bus access lane in front of the school.
FCPS Cell Phone Policy
📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our 703-913-6800.
Grades K-6
- Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Cell phones may be used on campus before and after school only.
- Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
- Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency.
- With the approval of the principal or their designee, teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool; however, one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs.
Early Release Monday's for Orange Hunt 12:30
September 16
October 21
November 18
February 10
March 10
April 21
May 12
Setting Limits and Dealing with Dramatic Resistance
It's important to set limits, but sometimes when we try to set them, our kids don't follow them or it takes a tremendous amount of energy to enforce them.
In this webinar, you'll learn:
- How to set effective limits to reduce the likelihood of resistance
- How to deal with dramatic reactions that do occur -- in a way that boosts your influence and your child's resilience
Join Rachel Bailey, parenting expert and coach for this important webinar.
September 20, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
Register online
Volunteers Needed
OHES Spirit Wear - DEADLINE 9/17!!
The PTA is excited to offer a variety of Spirit Wear options this Fall, including:
- T-shirts and sweatshirts offered in a variety of colors.
- For the first time, we are offering an OHES Kindergarten shirt.
- We are excited to offer a special 50th anniversary OHES shirt.
- The sale will be ending on Tuesday, September 17th.
- Funds raised through this sale will benefit the students of OHES.
Safety Drills
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
FCPS Parent Resource Section
Need some help with school transition? Contact Ann Marie Balmaceda, our new Family Liaison Orange Hunt ES for help. acbalmaceda@fcps.edu
Upcoming Events
September 16- 3-hour Early Release 12:30
September 18 - School Picture Day
September 19- Back to School Night in person. 5:30-7:30 multiple sessions will be offered. More information to follow.
October 7 - AAP Parent Information Meetings - 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. More information to follow.
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Want To Be Involved?
Visit the Orange Hunt PTA website for all sponsored events and activities.
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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