October 15, 6pm: PTA Meeting (Mingle at 5:30pm, meeting starts at 6pm)
October 20: No school (Diwali)
October 24: Student Picture Day
October 26, 10am-2pm: Used Book Donations
October 29, 12:40pm: 3-Hour Early Release
October 31, 1:40pm: 2-Hour Early Release (End of Quarter)
PTA Meeting: Tonight, October 15
Tonight, October 15
5:30pm (pre-meeting) and 6pm (meeting start)
Hunters Woods Library
Join us at our October PTA meeting for a presentation from Sarah Richardson, the librarian at Hunters Woods. She'll highlight the library catalog, things you can do from home, and this year's reading challenge. We'll also cover PTA updates and upcoming events.
No time for dinner? Pizza, chips, and drinks will be available for purchase. Childcare will be provided by a local girl scout troop.
Please fill out this form to help us plan ahead if you plan to eat or bring your children.
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Volunteer for Picture Day
The PTA needs several volunteers to help make picture day a success. Sign up here.
Picture day flyers and order forms will be sent home with students this week.
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Lost & Found Items
It might be a sweatshirt taken off at recess on a warm fall day or a water bottle left in the cafeteria, but we've started accumulating lost and found items. When possible we check items for labels so they can be reunited with their owner. However, we have quite a few items that are not labeled. You're welcome to come to school during the school day to look through the lost and found. Any lost items remaining at the end of the quarter will be donated.
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Lost & Found Volunteers Needed
Looking for a flexible way to pitch in? We’re seeking three additional volunteers to help with the school’s Lost & Found. The commitment is just once a month. Volunteers divide the months by week (first, second, third, or fourth), and during their week each person stops by once to tidy and organize the Lost & Found. This is a quiet, behind-the-scenes way to support our school community (no direct student interaction required). The teachers and staff truly appreciate this help!
Interested? Please text Liz Baca at 703-505-9208.
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 PTA Used Book Sale
This school year, the PTA will be hosting its first Used Book Sale on March 14th. We hope this event inspires young readers and serves as a core fundraiser that helps the PTA enhance the educational experience for all children at HWES.
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We will be hosting drop-off days where you can donate your used children's and adult books on October 26, December 13, and February 21 from 10 AM to 2 PM in the school parking lot.
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Over the next few months, we will need volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and of course your attendance at the event to make it a success. It's a great volunteer opportunity for those in middle or high school.
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Right now, we are looking for committee members to help plan the event. If you could spare a few hours over the next few months, please email communityvp@hwpta.org.
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Details will be shared about the drop-off days and book sale at www.hwpta.org/books.
October is ADHD Awareness & Acceptance Month
ADHD & Girls: What Every Caregiver Should Know
Thursday, October 16: 6-7pm
ADHD can look different in girls and is often missed. Learn signs, masking/perfectionism, emotion regulation strategies, and partnering with schools. Open to families & educators. (Register via the Prince William County Schools Parent Resource Center events page.)
Register here
Volunteers Needed
Our special education committee is looking for volunteers to help us provide resources and support PTA events to ensure we are inclusive of all students. Interested in getting involved? Contact our VP of Special Education, Sarita Johnson (specialeducationvp@hwpta.org).
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Food 4 Thought
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.
Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms. Sign up here.
Donate to our Pantry: Check out our Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the box outside the main office, or Amazon purchases can be shipped directly to the school (choose the Food 4 Thought gift registry address).
Specific pantry items needed at this time include:
- Shelf-stable white milk (single servings)
- Fruit cups
- Single-serve snacks, especially nut-free items
Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at communicationsvp@hwpta.org.
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 Join Fairfax County SEPTA (Special Education PTA)!
The Fairfax County Special Education PTA is aiming for 300 members by October 30 to strengthen advocacy, resources, and inclusive events across FCPS. Families, educators, and community allies are welcome—IEP/504 or simply supportive. Join in 60 seconds at fcsepta.givebacks.com/shop or scan the QR code on the flyer.
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