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Check out what is happening at Orange Hunt:

A Fantastic Show!
Our 5th and 6th-grade band students delivered an amazing performance today, and we loved watching! The skit featuring Aunt Rhodie’s exciting adventure was full of fun and energy—what a great way to celebrate their hard work and talent!  It was an exciting show for all!


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Dining Room Assistants Wanted

Are you interested in working at Orange Hunt as a dining room assistant? We have positions available!  

Hours: 10:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. daily 

Please email Ms. Balmaceda if you are interested.  

Come join our team!!!! 



The Main Office will be closed during Winter Break.

Our staff will be taking time to be with their families over the break.  The main office will be closed during Winter Break, December 21- January 3.  The office will open on January 6, 2025.  Staff will also not be available via email and will return your message when they come back in the new year.  We hope that you enjoy the time with your families over the break.


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KISS & RIDE RULES & REMINDIERS

Please note that our Kiss & Ride is staffed until 8:45 a.m. After 8:45 a.m. students need to be walked to the office and signed.  Unfortunately, staff cannot wait past 8:45 a.m. for students as they need to return to classrooms for instruction.  

STAY in your vehicle at all times.
FOLLOW staff directions for safety.

DO NOT drop students off at different doors, stop once and all children exit the vehicle.


Student & Family Winter Resources 

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs. 


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DEADLINE APPROACHING SOON! 

Yearbooks Now on Sale

 

Yearbooks are now on sale! Use the link or QR code to purchase by December 31 for the early bird price of $16.00. Price increases to $20.00 on January 1, 2025.

Buy the Orange Hunt Yearbook

School ID Number: 724530


Boundary Review

Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.


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Register here. 


Attendance - Reporting Absences and Tardies

To report your child absent/tardy from school, please report absences through your SIS ParentVUE account, call 703-913-6868, or email  OrangeHuntES.Attendance@fcps.edu (reporting absences through Talking Points to the teacher is not official)

Click here to learn more about the impact of regular school attendance. 


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Tis the season…for flu, strep, covid…and pneumonia. Fairfax is seeing an increase in Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, so if your child is sick (cough, congestion, fever, shortness of breath, fatigue) consider requesting the nasal swab in addition to chest xrays-this testing will ensure appropriate antibiotic therapy-see here.

Wash hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, and properly dispose of all tissues in the garbage-if you have any additional questions, please reach to our School Nurse, Kimber Tritten, katritten@fcps.edu.


Parent Liaison Corner

Help! My Kids Won’t Go To School!

A roadmap to help parents unravel the underlying causes of their child’s school resistance.

Parents will learn how to take care of themselves in the heat of the moment and how to set supportive boundaries at home. In addition, families will discover key facts and root causes for school refusal.

January 10, 2025   10-11:30 a.m.

Register Here

A Series on Supporting Your Child’s Executive Function Skills

Discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school.

January 17, 2025   10-11:30 a.m.

Register Here


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Spirit Days

December 

Calendar Link


PTA Events & Activities

OHES Upcoming Events and Deadlines  

    • December 1: Registration for Bingo Opens 
    • Note: No PTA meeting in December
    • Washington Nationals Raffle - go to the PTA website to get your raffle ticket for a chance to win tickets to a game!!  

Visit the Orange Hunt PTA website for all sponsored events and activity information and registrations.


Upcoming Events

December 21-January 5 - Winter Break office will be closed

January 20 - Holiday

January 28 - Teacher Work Day 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