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PTA Important Dates

Monday - Friday, March 17 - 21, 2025

Spring Book Fair Week! 

EVERY TUESDAY

Spirit Night @ Papa Johns (code HVES4010) all day

Thursday, April 3, 2025

STEAM Fair! Volunteers sign up here: bit.ly/HVES-STEAM

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

April Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us here: https://meet.google.com/gdf-rhfg-som

Monday, April 21, 2025

School Assembly! (rescheduled from January 8 due to the snow day)

A Message from the PTA President

Dear Hunt Valley Families,

This week, the book fair is off to a great start! We’re seeing many excited children browsing through the wonderful selection of books, provided by Bookworm Central. Thank you to all the parents and staff that have volunteered to help with this event. Feel free to stop by and visit the fair during parent shopping hours listed below:

1. Wednesday, 3/19, 4:30PM - 6:30PM
2. Thursday, 3/20, 8:00AM - 9:00AM
3. Thursday, 3/20, 4:30PM - 6:30PM
4. Friday, 3/21, 8:00AM - 9:00AM (Need one more volunteer. https://hvpta.ptboard.com/sgnvw)

Next week starts the Spring afterschool programs!  We are in need of parent volunteers to help get the kids checked in for their afterschool class from 4PM - 4:30PM. If you’re able to volunteer, your enrollment fee is waived and it would be greatly appreciated. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/35nsjyyp.

The March meeting minutes are posted on the PTA website here: hvpta.ptboard.com/activity for your leisure reading.

A major shoutout to the Wellness Committee - Mrs. Ashley Huntley, Mrs. Shahna Dunne, and Mrs. Dianna Carr - for organizing a great event last Thursday. We had an array of various vendors present, yoga class, fitness stations, and mindfulness meditation promoting a balanced lifestyle focusing on fitness, mindfulness, and nutrition.

Parent Volunteers Needed for Afterschool Programs

Parent Volunteer Here! https://tinyurl.com/35nsjyyp

Save the Spring Afterschool Spanish Classes from Cancellation

Spring Afterschool Programs - Register by March 20!

Monday Golf ($125/child)| 4:15pm - 5:15pm | (5 weeks) Grade K – 6 | Dates: March 24 – May 19 (Missed classes – 03/31, 04/14, 04/21 & 05/12) Register by March 20th: https://registration.youthathletesunited.com/events/spotlight/tgag-hunt-valley-elementary- school-monday-4-15-pm-y-0-m-y-m

Tuesday Spanish ($150/child) | 4:15pm – 5:15pm (8 weeks) Grade K – 2 | Dates: March 25 – May 27 (Missed classes – 04/01 & 04/15) Register by March 20th: https://huntvalleypta.givebacks.com/store/items/1171619 Tuesday Spanish ($150/child) | 4:15pm to 5:15pm (8 weeks) Grade 3 - 6 | Dates: March 25 – May 27 (Missed classes – 04/01 & 04/15) Register by March 20th : https://huntvalleypta.givebacks.com/store/items/1171620

Wednesday CodeFuture ($60/child) | 4:15pm - 5:15pm | (9 weeks) Grades 3 - 6 | Dates: March 26 – May 28 (Missed classes – 04/16) Register by March 20th:  https://huntvalleypta.givebacks.com/store/items/1171618

Wednesday Kids In Motion ($129/child) | 4:15pm - 5:15pm (9 weeks) Grades K - 3 | Dates: March 26 - May 28 (Missed classes – 04/16) Register by March 20th:  https://www.novakidsinmotion.com/registration/

Thursdays Silver Knights Chess ($189/child) | 4:15pm - 5:15pm (9 weeks) Grades K - 6 | Dates: March 27 – May 28 (Missed classes – 04/17) Register by March 20th: https://chessacademy.com/products/hunt-valley-elementary-chess-club

Friday Soccer ($120/child) | 4:15pm – 5:15pm (8 weeks) Grades K - 6 | Dates: March 28 – May 23 (Missed classes – 04/18) Register by March 20th: https://bbaafterschool.leagueapps.com/events/4534612-hunt-valley-elementary-soccer- spring-2025-2

Parent Volunteer Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/4r86xhjr

First Annual STEAM Fair Night! April 3, from 6PM - 7:30PM

Volunteers to help at the fair sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CAAA723A0F4C52-55701525-spring#/

If your student presented at the Science Fair on February 7, and would like to present their project again at the STEAM Fair on April 3, please email ScienceFair@huntvalleypta.org; and Stephanie Lady at smlady@fcps.edu or Dawn Lawson at dclawson1@fcps.edu.

Thank You from Hunt Valley Wellness Committee

Thanks to everyone who came out to support the wellness fair on Thursday, 3/13! It was great to see so many Hunt Valley families engaging in discussions and activities around nutrition, mindfulness, fitness, and overall well-being. If you attended the event and have any feedback for next year, please send it to wellness@huntvalleypta.org

We'd like to give a big shout out and "Thank You" to all of the wonderful local businesses, organizations, and people that supported the event:

• Be Well Health Coaching
• Big Blue Swim School - Springfield
• Elite M.A. Center - Burke
• Halo Fitness Experience
• Hunt Valley Swim Club & Hunt Valley Swim and Dive Team
• Lead by Example Tae Kwon Do South Run
• Optimum Wellness
• Rolling Valley Swim and Tennis Club & Rolling Valley Swim Team
• Seasonal Roots - use code HUNTVALLEY at sign-up
• TGA of Fairfax
• Yoga led by Hunt Valley's Mrs. Jacobs
• Mindfulness led by Hunt Valley's Mrs. Berry

Spring Book Fair! Mar 17 - 21, 2025 We need many volunteers to make the book fair successful and to run smoothly as possible. If you’re able, please consider volunteering for this eagerly anticipated event. Sign up below or scan the QR code to the right —---------------------------------------> https://hvpta.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup=237c0da6-3c72-43e9-96d9-d1dc14b7606e~s.9223370296865699264

Spring Break Food Drive (March 26 - April 4)

Winter Holiday Break was such a huge hit and the receiving families were so appreciative that the community came together to lend a helping hand - Leah Kocsis will be running a food drive to provide over Spring Break. The collection period will be March 26 – April 4.

Collecting food donations and gift cards to create food baskets. There will be a SignUp Genius coming soon to focus collection on items most needed.  Included in the SignUp will be fabric grocery bags and gift cards.

Donations will be collected in a blue bin out front of the school. Leah Kocsis can also arrange to pick up large donations from your home or you can drop it by her place.  Please contact Leah to set that up – leahkocsis@me.com.

Thank you for your generosity!

2025-2026 Board and Chair Positions

2025-2026 PTA Board

• President: Collaborate with the board to set PTA goals aligned with school needs, lead meetings, oversee the board & committees, partner with the school admin, teachers, and staff, work with the Treasurer to manage funds transparently, and support committee event planning and program management
• Treasurer: Managing the PTA's finances, including collecting and depositing income, maintaining accurate financial records, creating and monitoring the budget, paying bills, preparing financial reports, and ensuring proper accounting procedures are followed.
• Secretary: Organizes meetings, takes minutes, keeps records, manages social media posts, attends and supports PTA-sponsored events, creates meeting and marketing paraphernalia, and performs other delegated duties as assigned.                                                                                                                                                                                                    Reach out to Iris Stoyanov at President@huntvalleypta.org for questions or if you are interested in becoming a board member for the next school year.

Volunteers Needed for the following events

• Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5 - 9) | Email Jillian at jillybeandip5@gmail.com
• Spring Fling Coordinator (May 9) | Email Iris at President@huntvalleypta.org

The chair positions must be filled if we are to continue to hold the same great events next year.  Please reach out if you're able to help support your PTA. If you were the chair this year and would like to continue next year, please let us know so we can mark that position as filled. We do not want to assume that you will continue next year :).

HVES PTA’s Amazon Affiliate Link EARNINGS TO DATE: $70.51 Support Hunt Valley PTA with Your Amazon Shopping! Use the PTA’s Affiliate Link for your Amazon purchases: https://amzn.to/4dpxoJX Every purchase you make through our link sends a small commission our way, helping us fund fun events, educational programs, and so much more for our amazing kids. 🎉🎓 It’s simple:     1.    Click on our Amazon Affiliate Link (https://amzn.to/4dpxoJX)     2.    Shop as you normally would.     3.    Feel great knowing you’re contributing to a better school experience for all our students! 😃  Thank you for your support and happy shopping! Let’s make every purchase count! 🏫💛

Join the PTA! 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!

General Information & Communication

Volunteer Opportunities

We depend on our parent volunteers!

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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!

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  

For more info, visit the Hunt Valley Elementary School PTA website

If you have comments or suggestions for this newsletter, email President@huntvalleypta.org

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