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.
Click here to get to the Hunt Valley website.
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PTA Important Dates
Now through Friday, October 15, 2024
Pyramid Challenge Registration
Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday 3-Hour Early Release
Friday, October 25, 2024
Trunk or Treat, 6pm
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Veteran’s Day Celebration (school organized). More details below.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
100% VIRTUAL PTA Meeting (via Google Meet), 7pm - 8pm
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Pyramid Challenge at Irving Middle School 10am - 12pm
Thursday, November 21 2024
Thanksgiving Luncheon (school organized)
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A Message from the PTA President
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Dear Hunt Valley Families,
Thank you for joining us at our PTA Meeting yesterday. There was a lot of great information shared and upcoming events happening. You can find the October meeting slide deck and budget actuals posted on the PTA website here: hvpta.ptboard.com/activity.
The annual West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is now open for registration. This is a free event open to all Hunt Valley students. The fun run will take place on Saturday, November 16 at 10 a.m. You can register your runners here or https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Springfield/WestSpringfieldPyramidChallenge. If you have any questions, please contact Dianna Carr at wellness@huntvalleypta.org.
The Fall Membership Drive Challenge has concluded and the winning class with the highest percentage sign-ups of 73% is Ms. Vanderhoff (Grade 2)! WOW and CONGRATS! Thank you all for signing up for membership. We have 192 members signed up out of the 200 goal. If you’d like to sign up, please click here: https://huntvalleypta.givebacks.com/
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Don’t forget about coming out to our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat event and dress to impress with your costumes! The event is on Oct 25, at 6pm. We’re still looking for more volunteers to decorate the trunk, and the top 3 most voted trunks win a prize! We need lots of candy and your donations would be greatly appreciated. Please sign up if you would like to donate and/or interested in decorating a trunk (https://hvpta.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup).
Thank you to Shelby Galinski for being the Trunk or Treat Event Coordinator! Any questions about the event, please reach out to her at smz5072@gmail.com.
If you need anything, please reach out to President@huntvalleypta.org or info@huntvalleypta.org.
Sincerely,
Iris Stoyanov
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Hunt Valley PTA President
West Springfield Pyramid Challenge Registration open and closes Oct 15!
The West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is a FREE fun run that was started over a decade ago. Students from the 7 elementary schools in the West Springfield Pyramid will run a half-mile or one-mile course, depending on their grade level at Irving Middle School. This year's event will also include a unified heat with an accessible 200-meter course for students with physical and cognitive disabilities. Register your student using the website below - note that registration ends on Tuesday, October 15! https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Springfield/WestSpringfieldPyramidChallenge.
If you have any questions, please contact wellness@huntvalleypta.org.
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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! 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.
What are the art categories for Hunt Valley PTA? Visual Arts, Photography, and Literature
What are the grade divisions for Hunt Valley PTA?
Primary (K-2nd); Intermediate (Grades 3-5); Middle School (Grade 6); Accessible Arts (All Grades)
What are important dates?
Oct. 16: Guidelines and Entry Forms for HVES PTA contest released on the PTA website
Oct. 21 – Nov. 21: Physical submissions accepted at the school
By Dec. 6: Local judges will evaluate entries and designate 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners in each grade division
Week of Dec. 9: HVES winners announced, ALL participants will be recognized
Dec. 13: HVES 1st place winners sent to Fairfax PTA for next round of judging, then go through State process, etc.
Will there be awards? Yes.
Questions? A FAQ and other guidelines will be released by Oct. 16
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For any questions, reach out to the Daphne Huber, the Reflections Chair at Reflections@huntvalleypta.org
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Blue Star Welcome Week Survey Reminder
Hunt Valley celebrated Blue Star Welcome Week last month, to welcome military and new families to the area and school. Please take a few moments to complete the community survey with your local favorites and resources to share with new families. https://tinyurl.com/437cs9ja
Thank you! If you have any questions or would like to be in contact with the school’s Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC), please reach out to the Hunt Valley Elementary Family Liaison Cynthia Youssef at cyoussef@fcps.edu.
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Hunt Valley 2nd Annual Scripps Spelling Bee
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Register your child for the Scripps National Spelling Bee at Hunt Valley! The 2025 Hunt Valley Scripps Spelling Bee is open to Kindergarten through 6th grade students and will be held at Hunt Valley Cafeteria on Friday, February 28, 2025, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Registration for the Hunt Valley Bee is open now! Enroll here: https://forms.gle/nVwaKyHUjTukgpkf9
All interested students must register in advance for the Bee and will receive a word study list. The winner will advance to the Fairfax County Spelling Bee.
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Registration Deadline: Friday Jan. 31, 2025
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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.
School Directory Information: COMING SOON!
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Hunt Valley Spirit Wear Available Online for Purchase
Spirit Wear is still available for purchase. You can place your order online on our Givebacks website (https://huntvalleypta.givebacks.com/store/items/1090191)
or scan the QR code below. Place your order while supplies last.
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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)
● 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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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!
PTA Loves Our Local Business Sponsors!
The PTA is proud to announce that we have received a new sponsor. They want to support the PTA, Hunt Valley Elementary, and the Hunt Valley Community. Our newest sponsors include:
● Brian Huber Realtor, Samson Properties - Contact Brian Huber if you are in the market to buy or sell a home. He is an experienced Realtor and Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE). His average days on the market is 9 days and for 98% of list price.
Thank you for your continued support!
● Arceli Brown from State Farm - Contact Arceli Brown for your home, auto or any insurance needs
● Waverly Der from Elite M.A. Burke - Contact Waverly Der, the Program Director, if you’re interested in having your kids learn lasting life skills through martial arts. They teach self-confidence, respect & manners, goal-setting skills, self-defense skills, strength & fitness. Also check out their afterschool program at their facility.
● Dianna Carr from Be Well Health Coaching - Contact Dianna Carr if you are interested in having a health coach, personal trainer, learn about nutrition and strategies to become a better, healthier version of you.
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For more information on each of the sponsors, you can find their marketing material on the PTA Website at https://hvpta.ptboard.com/school/cm?mid=6805.
Help us find more business sponsors to support the PTA
As a Hunt Valley PTA Sponsor, for only $250, the contribution will directly benefit our students and school community, helping us continue to provide enriching experiences for everyone. The 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
Our goal is to receive 10 corporate sponsorships this year. Help us achieve our goal! If you are interested in finding sponsors or becoming a sponsor and supporting the Hunt Valley PTA, please contact us at info@huntvalleypta.org.
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