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
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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 is coming! See details below.
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,
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Fall Fun Run! We hope everyone enjoyed themselves, had a moment to check out the PTA Spirit Wear table, our event supporters, and got a pic with Hamilton the Hawk!
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Friday September 13 from 5:30–9:30 we'll be having our FIRST outdoor dinner and movie night. Food is available for purchase. For $5, you can get a pizza slice, drink, and candy. All payment methods are accepted. Don’t forget to bring your blankets, chairs, and hoodies. We are still in need of volunteers in order to make this event successful. Volunteers get coupons for free concessions. Please sign up here for shifts.
There are still spots open for the afterschool programs. Friday, Sept 13 is the last day to register, except for Kids in Motion, it is Sept 20.
● Monday - Kaizen Karate
● Tuesday - RunFit Kidz
● Wednesday - Code Future
● Thursday - Kids in Motion
● Friday - Chess Academy
If you have any questions about the afterschool programs, please reach out to Anusilan Sherpa (VP@huntvalleypta.org)
If you need anything, please reach out to President@huntvalleypta.org or info@huntvalleypta.org.
Sincerely,
Iris Stoyanov
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Hunt Valley PTA President
Fun Run Recap
Thanks to everyone who came out to support the annual Hunt Valley Fun Run on Saturday, September 7th. Over 60 Hunt Valley Hawks plus their families took on the 0.5 mile and 1 mile runs. There were nothing but smiles as each runner crossed the finish line to receive their medal and a high five from our very own Hamilton the Hawk! Special thanks to all of our teachers, staff, administrators, WSHS volunteers, PTA, and event supporters - Be Well Health Coaching, Himchari Martial Arts, Seasonal Roots, Big Blue Swim School, and Elite Martial Arts - Burke. As a school community we donated 163 pounds of non-perishable food and pantry items to ECHO.
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Save the Date for the upcoming Pyramid Challenge on Saturday, November 16th. More details to come!
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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, blankets and hoodies. Please dress warmly!
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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Fall 2024 Book Fair is Coming!
The Hunt Valley PTA is excited to host our first Fall Book Fair the week of September 23rd! We are once again partnering with local business Bookworm Central, who brings a wonderful variety of books and educational materials for our book fairs and are looking forward to getting some great books to the Hunt Valley community.
Information on classroom visit times, before and after-school family shopping hours and directions on setting up e-Wallets for purchasing will be coming to teachers and parents shortly but in the meantime, we need many volunteers to make the Book Fair a success. Please visit the sign up on our PTA Website: https://tinyurl.com/4k3pzxf2 or scan the QR code below to volunteer. Additional information can be found on the sign-up page. We appreciate your help!
If you have any questions, please reach out to our book fair coordinator, Anna Taleysnik-Mehta, at bookfair@huntvalleypta.org
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Reflections 2024/2025: Accepting Imperfection
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We are excited to invite you to explore our 2024-2025 Reflections theme, “Accepting Imperfection” at PTA.org/Reflections! Get inspired for a new Reflections program and show your excitement using the tag #PTAReflections. Students submit their original works of art in any or all of the available arts categories and participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K–Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3–5), Middle (Grades 6–8), Accessible Arts (all grades welcome). More information to follow for signups, with a Dropbox for artwork.
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Do you own a business or know someone that does and want to support our PTA?
For only $250, your contribution will directly benefit our students and school community, helping us continue to provide enriching experiences for everyone. As a Hunt Valley PTA Sponsor, your business will receive the following benefits:
● Recognition in Our Weekly Newsletter
● Acknowledgment at Monthly PTA Meetings
● Visibility and Invitation to All PTA Sponsored Community Events
● Tax Deduction
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Our goal is to receive 10 corporate sponsorships this year. Help us achieve our goal! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and supporting the Hunt Valley PTA, please contact us at info@huntvalleypta.org.
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. For those that need it, the school code is: KB63B8
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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Do you remember the membership drive announced at Open House? The classroom with the highest percentage of parent sign ups by Friday, September 27 will win a class party of their choice! So far, we have a tight race between a few classes. The classroom status will be shared at the PTA meeting on Sept 17.
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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!
The following positions are still open for the 2024-2025 school year. You do not have to do it alone. Grab a friend and be a powerful team with the help of a PTA Board Member as your Champion:
School Supplies Coordinator: Have you wondered where the back-to-school school supply kits come from? Got a shopaholic side for school supplies? Thank you to Brenda Langone for her service of being the PTA’s school supply kit coordinator for 9 years since 2015! This is your chance to become our next School Supplies Kit Coordinator! Coordinate with the vendor and school to get the supply list ensuring every kid starts the year with the right tools. If organizing colorful chaos sounds like your kind of fun, we need your skills to make back-to-school a breeze! The PTA is searching for a new coordinator and shadowing opportunities are provided.
Spring 2025 Book Fair Coordinator: Have a love for reading and want to put your organization with spreadsheets and classroom signs up to the test? Book Fair Coordinator is the role for you! Our lovely PTA book fair coordinator of 3 years, Anna Taleysnik-Mehta, will be graduating this year as her daughter moves on to Irving and the PTA is searching for a new book fair coordinator. Training and shadowing opportunities of the fall book fair are included. We can get you on board as soon as you are available.
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. For those that need it, the school code is: KB63B8. 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:
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Event Calendar: Sync PTA events and FCPS holidays directly to your personal calendar so you never miss out.
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Volunteer Sign-Ups: Easily find and sign up for volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule.
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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.
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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
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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