 Check out what is happening at Orange Hunt this week:
Our second grade students are bubbling with excitement as they dive into their butterfly unit in science! Check out the amazing progress their caterpillars are making as they transform before our eyes!
Federal Impact Aid Survey - October 18th
More information to come! Please be sure to sign in your SIS ParentVUE account to complete this important survey.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.
FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. On October 18th, the survey will be made available to FCPS families. The survey is available online through ParentVue. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.
Bike Rider Safety
We have many students who ride their bikes to school. Bike rider students should be reminded to walk their bikes at dismissal to avoid crashing into pedestrians on the paths.
Lost and Found
Please label your child's backpacks, lunchboxes, and coats/jackets. Items with names that are turned into the Lost and Found will be returned to the student's classroom!
The Lost and Found may be checked on school days between 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please check in at the main office and our staff will be happy to escort you to the Lost and Found. Students may check at any time during the school day with permission from their teacher.
Lost and Found items will be donated to a local charity at the end of each grading quarter. The end of the quarter is quickly approaching!
Health Room News
It’s October and the Health Room will be conducting Hearing and Vision Screening for all Kindergarteners, 3rd graders, and any students new to the county. If you have questions, please call the health room at 703-913-6810.
Immunization Clinics
Does your child need school-required immunizations? If so, please check out the options below.
Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic .
Yearbooks Now on Sale
Yearbook now on sale! Use the link or QR code to purchase by December 31 for the early bird discount price of $16.00. Price increases to $20.00 on January 1, 2025.
Buy the Orange Hunt Yearbook
School ID Number: 724530
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Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 & Lexia® PowerUp? Join Lexia® Learning for a parent information night to learn how FCPS is using Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp in classrooms across the district to support students' Literacy growth. Topics to be covered during this session include: What is Lexia Core5 and PowerUp and how do the programs support your student's individual learning needs? How does Lexia support teacher planning and instruction? Also included are extra tips for supporting your student.
For more information, contact Theresa Lieteau.
October 15, 2024 6:30-7:30
November 19, 2024 6:30-7:30
December 5 6:30-7:30
Register Here
Spirit Days
Friday, October 11: Orange Hunt, Orange and Blue day
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Early Release Monday's for Orange Hunt 12:30
October 21
November 18
February 10
March 10
April 21
May 12
PTA Events & Activities
Fall Festival
The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and it's time for our much-anticipated Fall Festival! Mark your calendars for a night filled with fun, food, and festivities on Friday, October 18th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
At our festival, attendees will delight in unlimited games, savor the sweetness of cotton candy & popcorn, get creative with crafts, enjoy treats, and dance the night away with music and a silent auction.
Admission: $10 per person and children 3 and under free with a $40 max per family. Cost for admission will increase at the door! Orange Hunt Elementary School staff and their families are $5 per family member. Each admission includes a wristband for unlimited games. The games are carnival themed and have prizes galore!
Food available for purchase: (Limited food will be available for purchase at the event. If you want to guarantee food, please preorder!) The food trucks this year will be Bratworks and 7 Starr BBQ for hot food options for purchase, as well as the frozen cotton candy truck. The food options the PTA will be providing are listed below. Food prices will be higher at the event so order now so you can ensure your family is fed!
Pre-order and Pay for Admission here or visit our website https://orangehuntpta.org select 'My Account' then 'Make a Purchase or Join PTA'.
And there's more! We're inviting our wonderful community of parents to contribute to this event's success. If you can donate, lend items, or volunteer your time, your support will truly make a difference.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0549AAAB2FA1FE3-50922208-fall#/
Donate for the Silent Auction:
For the safety and enjoyment of all, students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Visit the Orange Hunt PTA website for all sponsored events and activities.
 Everyone is welcome to join in this wonderful German tradition! Sign up by October 23rd to receive lantern supplies. We are also looking for volunteers and donations. Please visit: https://orangehuntpta.membershiptoolkit.com/laternenfest
For the safety and enjoyment of all, students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Pyramid Challenge Fun Run
Pyramid Challenge, 11/16 from 10-12:30
This is a FREE fun run open to all students from the elementary schools in the West Springfield High School pyramid. The run takes place at Washington Irving Middle School. Race length and start times vary by student grade. Registration closes on October 15th.
https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Springfield/WestSpringfieldPyramidChallenge
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Family Liaison Corner
Benchmark Advance: the New K-6 Language Arts Curriculum
Join us for an overview of the new K-6 language arts curriculum. This will include background information regarding the Benchmark Advance and how this program is organized to ensure evidence-based literacy instruction for all K-6 students.
Webinar Highlights:
- What is evidence-based literacy instruction?
- What is The Benchmark Advance and its cross-curricular units?
- Provided scaffolds and supports for students with disabilities
Join the FCPS Instructional Services Department and FCPS Office of Special Education Instruction for this important webinar.
October 9, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
Register Online
Math is Everywhere! Talking to Your Children about Mathematics
Join the FCPS Elementary Math Team to discuss ways to engage your children in mathematics.
During our time together we will highlight books, games, and other materials that assist you in talking about mathematics with your child throughout the day.
Teaching math to your children doesn’t have to be intimidating. This webinar will provide concrete examples for caregivers with ideas to spark math joy.
October 18, 2024, 10-11:30 A.M.
Register Online
Contact Ann Marie Balmaceda, our Family Liaison Orange Hunt ES for help. acbalmaceda@fcps.edu
Outstanding Employee Awards
Help us recognize the outstanding employees at Orange Hunt!
Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations will be open beginning October 18th and will end on November 1st. Nominations are accepted for the following roles:
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding New Teacher
- Outstanding Principal (principal only)
- Outstanding Leader (includes APs)
- Outstanding Professional Employee
- Outstanding Operational Employee
Stay tuned for the link to the Google form to make your nominations for our outstanding employees!
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Upcoming Events
October 11, will be an evening-only observance day for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. Classes will be held that day, but important events will not occur after school.
October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
October 21 - Three-hour early release - students dismiss at 12:30
October 31 - Two-hour early release - students dismiss at 1:30
November 1 - Student Holiday
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Your Partners In Education
We are in this together!! We are thankful to have the opportunity to work with your family this year and will work every day to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. Please contact us when there is a question or concern. Thank you for your support and being part of our team!
Your Partner Principals,
Karen Tuttle kmtuttle@fcps.edu
Kate Austin kbaustin@fcps.edu
Heather Mathews HMMathews@fcps.edu
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