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 Recap
Our first meeting was filled with new faces and energy for the coming school year. If you missed it, check out the highlights:
- Introduction to the board and school administration.
- Overview of upcoming events including movie night, the school musical, and teacher appreciation activities.
- Highlights of volunteer opportunities (both one-time and ongoing) and open committee positions. Check out our volunteer survey to get involved.
- Adoption of this year’s budget.
Check out the Meeting Presentation, Board Roles and Responsibilities, and our Volunteer Survey.
Next meeting will be November 13.
After School Enrichment: Additional Enrollments Needed for Some Classes to Proceed (see below)
 Fall 2024 After School Enrichment
Check out our schedule for after school enrichment classes.
Registration closes on Sunday, September 29.
NOTE: Classes have a minimum enrollment, and we have several classes that need additional enrollments in order to proceed:
Scratch Jr. Coding K-2nd
Fun in Art 2nd-6th
Bop & Groove K-6th
STEM: Time Travelers K-4th
Canvas and Clay 4th-6th
Limited financial aid opportunities are available for those who qualify. Please indicate your request when you register.
Classes begin on October 8.
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.
Join a STEM Club
Calling for students, club coaches, and volunteers.
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.
We are in need of volunteers to deliver food bags Tuesday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 2.
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
Next Stop Theatre Education Programs
Ready to turn your student's no-school days into Broadway adventures? Our Get to Know a Musical program is back. Perfect for all levels.
October 3: Mary Poppins
October 4: Descendants
October 14: The Addams Family
November 4: Newsies
November 5: Hamilton
January 29: The Lion King
March 31: Once Upon a Mattress
April 1: The Greatest Showman
WinterFest- Ring in the New Year with Theater Adventures
December 30: Get to Know a Musical: Holiday Inn
December 31: NYE Around the World
January 2: Improv and Games
January 3: Dance Party Day
For more information, check out Next Stop Theatre's website.
 Reston Association Community Yard Sale
Saturday, Sept. 28th from 8:30am – 1:00pm (Rain Date: 9/29)
No early birds as gates open at 8:30 a.m.
Location:
12010 Sunrise Valley Drive
(near Reston Wegmans)
This is a great time to find bargains for home or college dorm.
Kids clothes/toys, kitchen items, furniture and more!
Pizza/drinks will be available for purchase.
In case of rain, call 703-435-6577 after 4:30am the morning of the event for a recorded message.
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
Join the Hunters Woods PTA!
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