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Check out what is happening at Orange Hunt:
We had a wonderful Earth Day Clean-Up this past weekend! Our Get 2 Green crew truly showed up, making a big impact across our school grounds. Students and families engaged in upcycled art projects, planted greenery, prepared our gardens for spring, and helped clean up the campus. Thank you to everyone who participated in caring for our environment and our school community!
URGENT NOTICE: CALENDAR CHANGE
April 22nd - FULL DAY OF SCHOOL - 3-hour early dismissal is CANCELED
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Boosterthon is Here!
We’re thrilled for this year’s main fundraiser — Orange Hunt Owl Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $40,000 for enriching student experiences through arts programs, campus improvements, teacher support, and field trips to benefit our students at Orange Hunt.
Sign up and share the site with friends and family! Register your students at mybooster.com
The Fun Run will be held on 4/24 during the school day. Stay tuned for more information.
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Kindergarten Registration 2026-27
There’s an easy process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility. Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
Enrolling parent is required to attend the in-person appointment. Once completed the student will be ready for Kindergarten introductory events that Orange Hunt will host.
Please share with families you may know that have a child who will turn 5 on or before September 30, 2026!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Anne-Marie Balmaceda at acbalmaceda@fcps.edu or 703-913-6800.
SPOTLIGHT EVENT
We are proud to shine a special spotlight on Orange Hunt’s strong military-connected community. In April, we celebrate the Month of the Military Child, honoring the resilience, strength, and sacrifices of our students and families. A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Patrick and Ms. Graff for leading the charge in helping us recognize and celebrate our military families in such meaningful ways!
Techstravaganza - Free Stem Activity Fair
We represent the leadership of Tomorrow’s Women in Science and Technology (TWIST), a student organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). Each year, we promote STEM through our annual flagship outreach event, Techstravaganza.
Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. In previous years, we've hosted more than 4,500 students and 70 labs presenting STEM activities. Our exhibitors range from TJHSST clubs and our own TWIST volunteers to organizations like NASA SCaN, Art of Problem Solving, George Mason University, American Society of Naval Engineers, and the National Air and Space Museum. This year, we will be holding the 22nd annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM at TJHSST.
Admission is free. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Techstravaganza26
More information about the event can be found on our website at https://techstrav.org/index.html
or tjpartnershipfund.org/techstravaganza/.
 Register below:
Orange Hunt Elementary PTA - Bike Safety Event
Questions:
bikesafety@orangehuntpta.org
Arrival Safety
For the safety of all students, please note that the playground is not supervised in the morning. If students choose to play, they must be directly supervised by an adult; otherwise, they should wait by a designated entrance (Door 3, 4, 6, or 8). We have had students seriously injured in the past, and more recently had community incidents involving a helicopter and wildlife on our field, which highlight the real safety risks. Staff supervision begins at 8:20 a.m. when doors open for arrival. We appreciate your partnership in ensuring students remain safe by waiting with them until supervision begins.
Hmmmm, Did I Buy a Yearbook?
Not sure if you’ve purchased a yearbook this year? Search your email for “Do Not Reply Buy the Yearbook.com.”
If you still have questions, you can email Ann Prentice at aiprentice@fcps.edu who can search for you.
You can still order here:
www.buytheyearbook.com
School ID: 730467
The last day to order yearbooks is Friday, April 24th.
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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Now Available
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, we will share copies with you directly.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
Early Release Wednesdays
Our final 3-hour early release day this school year will be on May 13th.
Spring SOL Testing Dates
Please avoid scheduling appointments and travel on testing days.
The Spring SOL testing dates for Orange Hunt are as follows:
Date Subject Grade
Thursday, April 30 Reading 3,4,5,and 6
Tuesday, May 5 Math 3,4,5,and 6
(adv. math for 5th & 6th grade)
Thursday, May 14 Science 5th grade only
**Note: Make-up tests will be given throughout the testing window for students who are absent on the day of the school testing.
Spirit Day:
Friday 4/24: Student will wear their Boosterthon shirts!
Upcoming Events
4/22: FULL SCHOOL DAY - No early release
4/23: Take Your Child to Work Day - If your child will be joining you at work, please be sure to report their absence to the school! This is an excused absence.
4/24: Fun Run (at school) Watch your email for times and volunteer opportunities.
4/24: Last Day for Yearbook sales - no exceptions - it is not possible to order a yearbook from the school after this date!!!
4/30: Reading SOL, Grades: 3, 4, 5 & 6
5/5: Math SOL, Grades: 3, 4, 5 & 6
5/14: Science SOL, Grades: 5
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PTA News & Events
Check out the PTA website for information on all activities.
Looking for Orange Hunt Spirit Wear check out the PTA website for a great collection
Orange Hunt Elementary PTA - OHES PTA Blog
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Your Partners In Education
We are in this together!! We are thankful to have the opportunity to work with your family this year and will work every day to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. Please contact us when there is a question or concern. Thank you for your support and being part of our team!
Your Partner Principals,
Karen Tuttle kmtuttle@fcps.edu
Kate Austin kbaustin@fcps.edu
Heather Mathews HMMathews@fcps.edu
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Want To Be Involved?
Visit the Orange Hunt PTA website for all sponsored events and activities.
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