May 2, 6pm: Movie Night - Moana 2 (Doors open at 5:45pm)
May 5-9: Staff Appreciation Week
May 9, 7pm: All School Spirit Night (Doors open at 6:15pm)
May 19, 12:40pm: Early release
May 21: PTA Meeting
Check out community events advertised in our PTA eNews.
Interested in volunteering? Check out our current volunteer opportunities.
 Staff Appreciation Week
May 5-9
Help us celebrate our amazing teachers and staff the week of May 5-9. The PTA has a treat planned for staff each day, and students can help celebrate each day as well.
Monday: Breakfast bar for teachers and staff. Students can greet staff and teachers with a high five or fist bump.
Tuesday: Teachers and staff enjoy a "thank you" cookout for lunch. Students can wear their teacher's favorite color to say thank you.
Wednesday: Stock the staff lounge. Students can give a card to their favorite staff member or specials teacher.
Thursday: A trail mix bar and chair massages will be available for teachers and staff. Students can bring in things to help staff relax, like coffee gift cards or stress balls.
Friday: Catered lunch for teachers and staff. Students can wear Hunters Woods colors to honor teachers and staff.
April 23 PTA Meeting Recap
- The nominating committee highlighted three open board positions available next year: VP of Membership, VP of STEM, and VP of Arts & Performances. If you’re interested in any of these positions, please reach out to nominations@hwpta.org.
-
The PTA voted to approve a mini-grant for Mrs. Owens’ 3rd grade class to purchase a kit to support hatching chick eggs.
-
Events coming soon:
- May 2: Movie Night
- May 5-9: Staff Appreciation Week
-
May 9: All-School Spirit Night and 6th Grade Basketball Game
- May 21: Last PTA meeting of the school year
- Donations and volunteers needed for All-School Spirit Night. See https://www.hwpta.org/spirit-night for more information.
The presentation from the meeting is available on the PTA website.
Join Us for Movie Night
Moana 2
Date: Friday, May 2
Time: Doors open at 5:45pm; Movie starts at 6pm
Place: Hunters Woods Gymnasium
No entry fee! Refreshments will be available for cash purchase ($1-$2).
Note that you may bring something to sit on (camp chairs, blankets, pillows, etc) and your own food and drink.
Check out all the details on the Spirit Night page on our website.
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.
 |
|
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
|
 |
|
Volunteer at Field Day
We need volunteers for 2025 Field Day! This fun event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10. We have volunteer spots available from 9:30-11:30am (4-6th grades) and 12:45-2:45pm (K-3rd grades). We also need volunteers to bring coolers and pop-up tents.
This volunteer opportunity fills up quickly, so sign up today.
|
Once Upon a Mattress
Free Ticket Opportunity
Theatre 4 Kids Foundation has partnered with South Lakes High School to provide an exciting opportunity for elementary students interested in the performing arts! We are offering 40 free tickets to South Lakes High School's performance of Once Upon a Mattress on April 30th at 7pm.
If you are interested, please click to complete the Google Form to apply for tickets! Tickets are limited and run out fast!
Additional tickets are also available for purchase on the South Lakes Theatre website.
This offer is sponsored by the non-profit organization, Theatre 4 Kids Foundation, run by FCPS high school students with a mission to inspire the next generation of performers, artists, and technicians by providing unforgettable performing arts experiences for students and their families. More information can be found at our website or email us at theatre4kidsfoundation@gmail.com!
|
Now Hiring Onsite After School Enrichment Coordinator
Join the Baroody Team as an Onsite Coordinator for Enrichment Classes!
Are you organized, reliable, and love working with kids? Baroody is looking for an Onsite Coordinator to help manage its exciting enrichment programs at Hunters Woods. In this role, you’ll oversee class logistics, ensure smooth operations, and support the instructors—all while creating a fun, enriching environment for students.
Perks of the Role:
- Enjoy a FREE class for your child—a perfect way to combine work and family fun!
- Work during enrichment hours only.
- Make a difference and gain valuable experience while your child learns and grows!
This is a paid position. Generally the schedule is Tuesday through Thursday after school, however, there is some flexibility if you're not available all three days.
For more information, contact: info@baroodycamps.com
|
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.
|
Join the Hunters Woods PTA!
|
