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
Monday - Friday, September 23 - 27
Fall Book Fair is this week! See details below.
Friday, September 27
Fall Festival, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Hunt Valley Fields)
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
100% VIRTUAL PTA Meeting (via Google Meet), 7pm - 8pm
Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday 3-Hour Early Release
Friday, October 25, 2024
Trunk or Treat! More details to follow. Stay tuned!
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A Message from the PTA President
Dear Hunt Valley Families,
We hope you all are staying dry (as much as you can) with this rainy weather. The book fair has been successful so far with seeing so many excited kids’ faces browsing through the fair checking the variety of books, games, puzzles, and even cool kushy pencil grips. Please remember to ensure an e-wallet account is set up for your child(ren) if they want to make a purchase during school hours. Parents that would like to come in and use a credit card may come in during the following hours.
- Wednesday, Sept 25 from 4:30PM - 6:30PM
- Thursday, Sept 26 from 8AM - 9AM
- Friday, Sept 27 from 8AM - 9AM
- Friday, Sept 27 from 4:30PM - 7:30PM
All purchases are sales tax-free!
For those that missed the PTA meeting on Sept 17 or would like to review what was discussed, the slides and minutes are ready and posted on the PTA website (hvpta.ptboard.com/activity). We discussed the budget for the year, the goals, upcoming events, and volunteering opportunities and committees that need chairs/coordinators.
We also have our Fall Festival Neon Dance Party this Friday, Sept 27 from 5:30pm-8:30pm at the Hunt Valley School Grounds. The event is still happening rain or shine. Wristbands are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Adults and children under the age of 3 are free. The wristbands provide access to unlimited carnival games, trackless train express with a dedicated driver, 40’ obstacle course, live DJ, food trucks and much more! Get your wristbands here: https://huntvalleypta.givebacks.com/store/items/1101227
If you need anything, please reach out to President@huntvalleypta.org or info@huntvalleypta.org.
Sincerely,
Iris Stoyanov
Hunt Valley PTA President
Fall 2024 Book Fair is This Week!
The Preview Days have concluded on Monday and Tuesday this week. Purchasing days start today, Sept 25 through Friday, Sept 27 and we have open parent shopping hours. Please remember that students can only purchase using their e-wallet account during school hours. Parents that would like to come in and use a credit card may come in during the following hours.
● Wednesday, Sept 25 from 4:30PM - 6:30PM
● Thursday, Sept 26 from 8AM - 9AM
● Friday, Sept 27 from 8AM - 9AM
● Friday, Sept 27 from 4:30PM - 7:30PM
To set-up or update your e-Wallet account: https://www.bookwormbmaps.com/eWallet/
For detailed instructions with screenshots on e-wallet set-up: https://tinyurl.com/bddvr3be
If you have any questions, please reach out to our incredible book fair coordinator, Anna Taleysnik-Mehta, at bookfair@huntvalleypta.org.
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Rain or Shine - Fall Festival Neon Dance Party on Friday, Sept 27, 2024
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Hunt Valley Spirit Wear Available Online for Purchase
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BLUE STAR WELCOME WEEK: WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Every year, approximately 600,000 military families — or roughly 33% of the All-Volunteer Force — relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place during the summer, and only 41% of military families report they feel a sense of belonging in their local community.
Therefore, the Hunt Valley PTA, in partnership with the school, welcomes our new families to the community! This week is Blue Star Welcome Week, and we're asking for your help by filling out a quick survey on your local favorites—restaurants, playgrounds, pediatricians, hair stylists, and more.
Please take a moment to complete the local favorites survey (https://tinyurl.com/437cs9ja ) and share as many recommendations as you'd like. Your answers will be compiled into a "Community Favorites" guide for our new families to help them connect with the Hunt Valley area. THANK YOU!
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SAVE THE DATE: Hunt Valley’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat on, Friday, October 25!
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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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PTA Loves Our Local Sponsors!
The PTA is proud to announce that we have received two corporate sponsorships. They want to support the PTA, Hunt Valley Elementary, and the Hunt Valley Community. Our amazing sponsors include Arceli Brown from State Farm and Elite M.A. Burke.
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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!
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Please use the QR code below or reach out to our PTA Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Tinsley, at volunteer@huntvalleypta.org to join the mailing list for volunteers.
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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:
● Teacher and Staff Holiday Sweet Shoppe (timeframe: December 2024)
● Winter Food Drive Coordinator (December 1-16, 2024)
● Spring 2025 Book Fair Coordinator (March 17-21, 2025)
● Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week (May 5-9, 2025)
● Spring Fling (May 16, 2025)
● Outreach/Community Service Chair (ongoing)
● School Supplies Coordinator for 2025-2026
If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Iris Stoyanov at President@huntvalleypta.org.
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*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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