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Parent University Part 2 THIS WEEK 3/13
It's not too late to sign up for this week's Parent University on Thursday night March 13,2025. We will begin at 5:00 pm. Bring your child and learn together about math and social emotional learning.
Math: Experience math joy with your students as you participate in a number talk and learn math games to support building fact fluency and computational thinking skills.
SEL: Come participate in a Morning Meeting with your student(s) and explore/create tools that support problem solving every day situations.
And here is the registration link: Parent University Math and Social Emotional Learning Signup
Kindergarten Registration!
Attention Class of 2038! It is that time of the year for kindergarten registration! If your child meets the age requirements and you are in Orange Hunt boundaries you may start the registration process.
NEW FCPS PARENTS have the option of filling out their application online: online registration When registering, parents/caregivers will create SIS ParentVUE account. CURRENT FCPS PARENTS can download the Kindergarten form bundle. You have the option of emailing your completed form bundle or bringing in your printed copies to your registration appointment. Click Kindergarten Bundle, scroll to “Enrollment Forms (Kindergarten)” & click “File”. When you have all your forms completed, click here to schedule an in-person appointment. Any questions? Contact Anne-Marie Balmaceda acbalmaceda@fcps.edu.
Orange Hunt Owls Fun Run Fundraiser
We're excited to introduce an exciting fundraiser, the Orange Hunt Owl Fun Run. Our goal is to raise $35,000 for school beautification and and instructional resources for STEM to benefit ALL students at Orange Hunt ES.
We’re excited for this fundraising experience because it offers 3 important things to our school community:
1️⃣ User-friendly fundraising platform
2️⃣ Character enrichment program
3️⃣ Fitness-focused event that includes ALL of our students
As a family, you will work together asking friends and family to donate on your student’s donation page at MyBooster.com. The best part is, you can still support our school just by SHARING about the fundraiser!
Students will also experience an amazing character enrichment program called “Castle Quest”, teaching students about how to be brave and live with character.
Key Dates to Remember:
💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – began on 02/20/2025
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 03/06/2025
👟 Event Day – 03/14/2025
FUN RUN schedule
Outside Event – Please come join us, watch and cheer on your child. The event will be held rain or shine. If the weather or field is not safe, we will hold the event in the gym. Unfortunately, if we have to move it inside, we will not be able to have parents come and watch. We will let you know if there are any changes. If you want to help out see the link below.
9:00- 10:00 – Grades K-2
10:00- 11:00 – Grades 3-4
11:00- 12:00 – Grades 5-6
Parent volunteers needed! Click here to volunteer.
Follow our social pages for updates on our fundraiser.
Attendance Matters - Even Tardiness
We are seeing an increase in the number of students with unexcused tardies. Some effects of being late to school include:
- Missing out on important learning
- Embarrassment
- Disrupting the learning of the rest of the class
- Receiving fewer hours of instruction
- Establishing bad punctuality habits
- Developing the notion that tardiness is acceptable behavior
- Negatively impacting future work ethic and employment opportunities
Our school hours are 8:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Students are expected to be in their classrooms, ready to learn at 8:45 a.m.
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Give your Kids a Strong Start -
Pre-K & Head Start
Apply for Early Childhood Education Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors ages 6 weeks to 4 years living in Fairfax County.
Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children 3 years old by September 30. Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from expectant mothers and for children 6 weeks to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, however, space is limited and provided based on need, not “first come, first serve.” Applications are accepted online, by email, by postal mail, or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
No Cell Phone/Smart Watches Policy
This continues to be an on going concern that is impacting learning at Orange Hunt. It is important to remind your child that they may not use their cell phones / smart watches during school hours. Devices should either be in "airplane" mode, parents set watches to School mode, or turned off during the hours of 8:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Students should not be texting their parents and/or friends during the school day. We ask that parents also not text or call their child during the school day. If students are using devices they will be taken to the office for a parent to pick up. Thank you for your partnership in helping us support student learning.
In case of illness, students need to be seen in the health room and the health room aide or public health nurse will call you if your child needs to be taken home.
If you need to reach your child during the school day, please contact the main office at 703-913-6800 who will send your message to your child.
Review FCPS policy by grade level here.
Notes from the Health Room
During the winter months, students may experience dry skin and/or chapped lips. Students may bring to school and carry non-prescription lotion and ChapStick for these symptoms.
Please remind your child that if they are feeling unwell in any way, they should ask to go to the health room. Students should not contact their parents through personal cell phones/smart watches to be picked up when they are feeling sick - the health room will call you if necessary.
If your student is absent due to illness, please leave a detailed message on the attendance line about their illness including any diagnosis (Flu, Strep, Pneumonia, etc.) OR symptoms: Fever (include if they have a sore throat and/or cough), Allergy symptoms, Upset Stomach (please include if the student has been vomiting or has diarrhea), Headache, etc. Our Nurse uses this information to track illnesses across grades. Any questions? Email our school nurse, Kimber Tritten, at katritten@fcps.edu.
Spirit Days
Friday: Orange Hunt Spirit Wear! Students will get a t-shirt on Friday for their Fun Run!!! It looks to be a nice day outside so get ready to run and cheer!!
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Yearbooks Now on Sale
Yearbooks are on sale now! Use the link or QR code to purchase a book for only $20.00.
Buy the Orange Hunt Yearbook
School ID Number: 724530
NOTE: Yearbooks will not be on sale at the school - preorder your book now.
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Summer Camps
Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
For more information, see the Summer Learning page.
PTA Corner
OHES Upcoming Events and Deadlines
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- Science Fair - Registration is open!
- Staff Appreciations Week: Donate now
- Spring Club Registration
Visit the Orange Hunt PTA website for all sponsored events and activity information and registrations. So many wonderful things are planned!
Staff Appreciation Week is coming!
Please consider donating to Staff Appreciation Week. OHES celebrates staff appreciation week April 7-11 (right before spring break). Your donations determine what types of events and goodies we can provide to the staff. In the past we have had lunches, ice cream trucks, t-shirts, and more!
Donate through the PTA website.
Note: you must be logged in to donate.
Upcoming Events
February 28-March 29 - Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflecting and community.
March 13: Parent University - see details in this newsletter
March 14 - FUN RUN
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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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Want To Be Involved?
Visit the Orange Hunt PTA website for all sponsored events and activities.
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