October 3: Rosh Hashanah, No School
October 4: Teacher Workday, No School
October 9 (morning): Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day
October 14: Teacher Workday, No School
October 18: Picture Day
October 26, 4-8pm: Chipotle Fundraiser (South Lakes Plaza)
October 28: Early Release Monday- 12:40pm dismissal
October 31- End of Quarter 1
 Hello Hunters Woods Mustangs!
It’s been a humid and rainy week, but we're looking forward to a bright and sunny long weekend ahead! We’re also fortunate that our area avoided the severe weather that impacted other regions, and we send our best to those working through the aftermath.
We had our first PTA meeting in September. Check out the Meeting Presentation, Board Roles and Responsibilities, and our Volunteer Survey.
Mark your calendars for our next PTA meeting on Wednesday, November 13th.
September Highlights:
- Hunters Woods' very first Spanish class started for the school year.
- Thank you for helping stock up the teacher's lounge!
- First movie night was a great success.
This month we’ve got some exciting activities lined up:
- Baroody after school classes start on Tuesday, October 8th. We need 2 more students to register for Bop & Groove on Thursdays (or Thursday classes may be cancelled). Register by the end of the day today.
- Support Walk, Bike, Roll to School day on the morning of Wednesday, October 9th.
- PTA Musical – Audition workshop scheduled for Thursday, October 17 with auditions to follow the next week.
- Dining for Dollars at Chipotle Saturday October 26th – Enjoy a meal while supporting our school!
- Teacher Appreciation – Let’s show our teachers some appreciation with a Fall beverage and treat cart.
- STEM clubs - Call for students, coaches, and volunteers for Lego League, MathCounts, Odyssey of the Mind, and Science Olympiad.
We can’t wait to see you at these events!
Sharlyne Tsai
Your PTA President
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Show Your Mustang Pride!
Order School Shirts Today
Short ($15) and long-sleeve ($25) shirts available in youth and adult sizes.
Order by October 25.
The PTA will distribute the shirts in late November.
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This year's PTA Musical is Willy Wonka Jr.
Auditions are open to all 4th - 6th graders.
Audition workshop: Thursday, Oct 17
Auditions: Tuesday, Oct 22 and Wednesday, Oct 23 (if needed)
Callbacks, by request only: Thursday, Oct 24
Get more information and register for auditions.
Join a STEM Club
Calling for students, club coaches, and volunteers.
Register a student or sign-up to be a club coach or volunteer.
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.
 Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day: Get together with your neighbors!
Wednesday, October 9, morning
FCPS will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools. Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school, and to work with their school and PTA or PTO to assemble bike trains or walking groups for the event. Schools are encouraged to register online with Walk and Bike to School. Get more information about Walk to School Day.
This year, we're inviting Hunters Woods students to travel together from their neighborhood in a group or from the Hunters Woods Pool.
- Celebrate when you arrive at school by signing the banner and receive your gift at Door 1.
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Secure your bike at the racks located by the K & R loop or the bottom of the bus loop.
- Students who ride the bus can plan to walk with their families & friends before or after school to participate.
Questions? Contact our local coordinators Mr. Silva (bosilva@fcps.edu) or Ms. Williams (clwilliams1@fcps.edu).
October is ADHD Awareness Month
Check out this resource from the FCPS Family Resource Center
ADHD & SPD: Stop Power Struggles, Start Building Confidence by Kirk Martin
Contact the PTA VP of Special Education, Sarita Johnson at specialeducationvp@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)
- Vegetarian soups and meals
- 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
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.
Join the Hunters Woods PTA!
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