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Hunters Woods PTA eNews 4.9.2025

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IMPORTANT DATES

April 10, 5:15-7:45pm: An Evening with the Arts

April 14-18: No School, Spring Break

April 22: Spring and Class Picture Day

April 28, 12:40pm: 3 Hour Early Release 

May 9, 7pm: All School Spirit Night (Doors open at 6:15pm)

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Interested in volunteering? Check out our current volunteer opportunities.


Thank you principals

National Assistant Principal Week

This week is National Assistant Principal Week. Thank you to Mr. McCartney and Mrs. Timm for their hard work and the individual care they give to each student. Please consider taking a moment to reach out and share your appreciation with them.


PTA Board Openings

 

Join PTA Board for the 2025-2026 School Year

We are looking to fill several PTA board positions for next school year.

VP of Membership: Foster parent engagement and promote participation in the PTA community. Lead the PTA's membership strategy to support annual goals and grow a strong, inclusive community.

VP of STEM: Coordinate and lead the STEM Committee, overseeing extracurricular STEM activities such as Family Science Night and competitive clubs including LEGO League, Odyssey of the Mind, MathCounts, and Science Olympiad.

VP of Arts & Performance: Manage and coordinate the committees and volunteers for arts and performances including Chalk for Peace, Original Works, school play/musical, and yearbook.

Contact nominations@hwpta.org with questions or to volunteer.


Spring 2025 Picture Day Flyer

 

Spring Picture Day is April 22

Individual and class pictures will be taken on April 22. Visit http://www.barksdalephoto.com for more information and to order.

Picture Day Volunteers Needed

We also need parent volunteers to help during picture day. 

Sign up to volunteer


All School Spirit Night Coming Soon

Check out all the details on the Spirit Night page on our website.

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Save the Date!

PTA All School Spirit Event

Hunters Woods 6th Grade and Staff Basketball Challenge

Please join us for a night of student and staff basketball scrimmages, school spirit, raffles, music, food, and fun!

Date: Friday, May 9

Time: Doors Open at 6:15 pm, The event begins at 7:00 pm

Place: South Lakes High School Gym

Buy tickets today!

Please note that this is not a drop-off event; all children must be
accompanied by a responsible adult.


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Register for 6th Grade Basketball Game

Sixth graders and staff interested in participating in the 6th grade basketball game should register today!

6th Grade Student Registration: Players and Cheer Squad Members

Staff Registration


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Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers to support the 6th Grade Basketball Game/All School Spirit Night. If you're available to volunteer on Friday, May 9, we'd appreciate your help.

Sign up to volunteer


All School Spirit- Raffle Donation Request

Raffle Donations

Themed Baskets will be raffled off this year at the PTA Sponsored All School Spirit Night - 6th Grade Basketball Game on May 9th to support the 6th-grade end-of-year celebration.

We need your help collecting items to make these baskets amazing!

This year's baskets have some amazing themes: Shark Tank, Summer Fun, Host(ess) with the Mostess, Craft Corner, Rainy Day, and the always popular Gift Card basket.

PTA Gift Basket Donation Items can be dropped off at the Front Office or brought in with your child through Monday, April 28th.

Go to the Wish List to view the wish list and make a donation!

For the gift card basket, feel free to buy your favorite gift cards to send in (those are not included on the wish list).

Questions? Contact Katie Lester at staffvp@hwpta.org


Yearbook Sale

Yearbook flyer 2025

Order a Yearbook Today

Softcover yearbooks are $18.

Two options for ordering:

In person payment (office or class): Pay with cash or check (payable to Hunters Woods PTA)

Order online using access code 0037427YB

Pay It Forward Program: You can purchase an additional yearbook to be gifted anonymously to another student.

Order by April 25, 2025


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Donations Needed

Food 4 Thought is a PTA-sponsored initiative to help students in need with healthy, shelf-stable food for the weekends and school-day snacks.

Donate: We urgently need single-serve, shelf stable white milk and single-serve snacks (granola bars, pretzels, etc). Check out our Amazon wish list.

Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms on Fridays from 8-8:30am. Volunteers needed now through the end of the school year. Sign up here. 

Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at food4thought@hwpta.org.


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Dave & Buster's Fundraiser

Support Hunters Woods PTA

Now through April 26, for each $20 Dave & Buster's Power Card you purchase, 50% of the proceeds will go back to the Hunters Woods PTA.

Buy today and support the PTA


Oakton Wrestling Camp

 

Youth Wrestling Camp at Oakton High School

Whether you are interested in trying out a sport new to you, or have wrestling experience, there is a spot for you at camp! The Oakton Wrestling Teams are hosting a summer camp for rising 3rd-9th grade boys AND girls the week of July 7-11, 9am - 3pm.

Any questions? Please reach out to Head Boys Coach, David McClary: dmcclary@fcps.edu

Find more information and register.


Once Upon a Mattress Community Preview

 

Attend a Community Preview of Once Upon A Mattress at South Lakes High School

Join South Lakes High School for a community preview of their upcoming show Once Upon A Mattress. This community preview will be geared toward younger audiences and includes themed coloring with the ladies-in-waiting and knights prior to the show and a meet-and-greet with characters after the show.

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 30 at 7pm

Buy tickets today!


Join the Hunters Woods PTA!