Hunt Valley ES PTA 04-23-2025


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PTA Important Dates

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Earth Day, 9AM - 12PM (School-led Green Guardians Club and SCA Sponsored event)

EVERY TUESDAY

Spirit Night @ Papa Johns (code HVES4010) all day

Friday, May 9, 2025

Spring Festival! 5:30PM - 8:30PM

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

LAST PTA Meeting of the Year! May Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Agenda Topics: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week recap, Spring Festival recap, Elections for new Board members, Vote for summer PTA budget, Year-end close-out

Thursday and Friday, June 5 - 6, 2025

Field Day (School-led). Parent Volunteers Needed. Sign up coming out soon.


A Message from the PTA President

Dear Hunt Valley Families,

Welcome back from Spring Break! Hope you found some time to unwind and enjoy some outdoor time.

This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 20 - 26)! PTA members and volunteers are the heart of PTA, providing strength through their numbers and amplifying the power of the PTA voice. PTA members and volunteers are the engines moving our mission forward by generously sharing their time, talents, resources and expertise. In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, the Hunt Valley PTA Board profoundly thanks all PTA volunteers for their tireless work to advance PTA’s mission to make every child’s potential a reality.

You are making real differences in the lives of children each day, and your dedication and passion deserves recognition.

Volunteer Appreciation Week

 

We are still looking for a volunteer to fill the Treasurer position for the 2025-2026 school year. Elections will take place at the May 13 meeting. If this role is left unfilled, the PTA will become inactive and the amazing events and activities that the PTA organizes such as the afterschool programs, fall/spring festivals, book fair, science fair, etc will not happen. If you are interested, please send an email to our nominations committee Valerie at valerieparr11387@gmail.com

If you need anything, please reach out to President@huntvalleypta.org or info@huntvalleypta.org.

Sincerely,

Iris Stoyanov

Hunt Valley PTA President


School Assembly Recap

The assembly was AMAZING! Thank you, Ms. Hightower, for partnering with the PTA to help pay for the assembly and bring it back to the school. We received overwhelmingly positive feedback, and the students are excited for the next one. This was a great way to come back from spring break and finish out the school year strong.

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Earth Day Event on April 26, 2025

Earth Day

SPRING FESTIVAL, May 9, 2025

Spring Festival

2025-2026 Board and Chair Positions

Volunteer

 

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

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 :).

PTA committees

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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

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!

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. 

PTA qr code volunteers

 https://forms.gle/ifKFuqzzrwqQbPN17

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/Staff Appreciation Week (May 5-9, 2025)

●      Spring Fling (May 9, 2025)

If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to info@huntvalleypta.org.

PTA Website!

Check out our new PTA website if you haven’t done so already. For those that need it, the school code is: KB63B8. It is designed to make staying up-to-date with latest events and being involved easier than ever! Our site features a user-friendly interface with everything you need most in one place: 

●      Event Calendar: Sync PTA events and FCPS holidays directly to your personal calendar so you never miss out.

●      Volunteer Sign-Ups: Easily find and sign up for volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule.

●      Student Directory (coming soon): Connect with other families and classmates through our secure online student directory in which only paid members have access, making it easy to arrange playdates, birthday party invitations, study groups, or just stay in touch.

●      Announcements: Stay updated with the latest news and important information from the PTA.

Account creation is required to access full features. Visit our new website today (https://hvpta.ptboard.com/) and explore how we’re making it simpler for families to engage and support our school community! 

If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to info@huntvalleypta.org.

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:

●      Peraspori - If you love and appreciate real, pure cold pressed extra virgin olive oil and olives, shop at Peraspori that get it shipped directly from Greece to Virginia. They are also sold in a local shop in Bon Air, VA. If you are passing by, stop by and support.

●      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.

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  


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

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