Wednesday, September 18: PTA Meeting- 6:15pm Doors open. Come early to meet other parents. 6:30pm Meeting start
Monday, September 23: Early Release Monday- 12:40pm Dismissal
October 3: Rosh Hashanah, No School
October 4: Teacher Workday, No School
October 14: Teacher Workday, No School
October 18: Picture Day
October 28: Early Release Monday- 12:40pm dismissal
PTA Meeting
Join us at our first PTA meeting of the year to meet the President and the Board. Learn about upcoming activities and how you can get involved.
Wednesday, September 18
6:15pm - Doors Open, Come early to meet other parents
6:30pm - Meeting Start
Location: HWES Library (Enter through the front door of the school and follow signs to the library)
Please help us thank our amazing staff!
In recognition of International Happiness at Work Week, let's stock the teachers lounge with snacks and drinks.
You can purchase items from our Amazon wish list and either deliver them to the office or ship directly to the school.
Items due by Friday, Sept 27. Lounge will be stocked on Monday, Sept 30.
Contact staffvp@hwpta.org with any questions.
 Fall 2024 After School Enrichment
Check out our schedule for after school enrichment classes.
Registration NOW OPEN! Classes begin on October 8.
Note, registration closes on Sunday, September 29.
Classes begin on October 8.
Join a STEM Club
Calling for students and club coaches.
STEM Clubs foster ingenuity and creativity, encourage experimentation, inspire problem-solving, and contribute to society.
To learn more about Lego League, MathCounts, Odyssey of the Mind, and Science Olympiad, contact Richard Baca at stemvp@hwpta.org.
Food 4 Thought
Food 4 Thought is a PTA-sponsored initiative to help students in need with healthy, shelf-stable food for the weekends and school-day snacks.
Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms. Sign up here.
Donate to our Pantry: Check out our Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the box outside the main office, or Amazon purchases can be shipped directly to the school (choose the Food 4 Thought gift registry address).
Specific pantry items needed include:
- Gift cards to grocery stores, Costco, or Amazon
- Shelf-stable white milk (single servings)
- Fruit cups and applesauce
- Instant oatmeal packets or single-serve cereal
- Tuna salad and cracker kits
Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at food4thought@hwpta.org.
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Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
Fall 2024 Special Education Workshop Series
September 25: From Referral to Eligibility
October 9: Anatomy of an IEP
October 23: Measurable IEP Goals
November 6: Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings
November 20: Dispute Resolution
Meetings will be held on Zoom and will start at 6:30 pm (and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).
Register at https://bit.ly/3SZulQr
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
Understanding Special Education Workshop
October 8, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Register at https://bit.ly/4dzU2Qa
Free Chess Classes
Join the School of Chess Excellence for free introductory chess classes.
When: Thursday, September 12, 19, and 26 from 6:00 - 7:30pm
Where: Floris United Methodist Church in Herndon
For more information, visit www.vcwchesskids.com
Hispanic Heritage Storytime at Scrawl Books
Featuring Authors Gabriella Aldeman and Tracey Kyle
Saturday, September 21 at 11am at Scrawl Books in Reston
More information is available on the Scrawl Books website.
Join the Hunters Woods PTA!
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