Congratulations Future Problem Solvers!
Orange Hunt Future Problem Solving teams have been working all year on Food Security, Rising Sea Levels and Industrial Agriculture to try to qualify for the FPS Virginia State Bowl. Two teams qualified to attend the State Bowl this past weekend in Norfolk, VA. They prepared for the competition by meeting after school researching the topic of Nanotechnology. They went down to Norfolk and our 5th grade team of Luke Brown, Aurelia Case, Jonathan Clapp and Leila Murphy Gomez won 2nd place in the Presentation of Action Plan. Our 6th grade team of Evan Daffan, Andrew Hoyle, Katherine James and Amelia Richardson won 1st place in the Presentation of Action Plan and 2nd place in GIPS Competition. Their hard work, focus and collaboration skills were evident, and we are so proud of each of them.
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Month of the Miliary Child
Student Drop-off - 8:20 a.m.
Please be aware that students do not have supervision by school staff prior to 8:20 a.m. After 8:20 a.m. students may go to the gym where they will be supervised until 8:30 a.m. when they will be released to class.
Please be mindful of the time when you drop your children off, as our staff will not be able to provide supervision until 8:20 a.m.
Kindergarten Orientation!
Please join us for the 2025-2026 Kindergarten Orientation Season on Thursday, April 24th from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the OHES cafeteria.
Lots of fun and information will be shared with you and your child during this event.
Stay tuned for more information on summer activities such as the playground meet-up, kindergarten screener, tours and open house dates.
To register your child for kindergarten, please see the information in the next section.
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Kindergarten Registration!
Attention Class of 2038! It is that time of the year for kindergarten registration! If your child meets the age requirements and you are in Orange Hunt boundaries you may start the registration process.
NEW FCPS PARENTS have the option of filling out their application online: online registration When registering, parents/caregivers will create SIS ParentVUE account. CURRENT FCPS PARENTS can download the Kindergarten form bundle. You have the option of emailing your completed form bundle or bringing in your printed copies to your registration appointment. Click Kindergarten Bundle, scroll to “Enrollment Forms (Kindergarten)” & click “File”. When you have all your forms completed, click here to schedule an in-person appointment. Any questions? Contact Anne-Marie Balmaceda acbalmaceda@fcps.edu.
Engaging Summer Enrichment Programs
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office will offer two enrichment camps this summer - Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy. For details on the activities we have planned, please read below.
All information can be found on our webpages! For Tech Adventure Camp go to bit.ly/FCPS_TAC. For CTE Summer Academy go to bit.ly/FCPS_CSA.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL OUR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS! Click here to register!
Tech Adventure Camp:
Current kindergarten through 5th grade students will explore the exciting program areas in Career and Technical Education (CTE) including Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades.
Weekly Themes
July 7 - 11: Let’s Get Messy!
July 14 - 18: Crazy, Cool Careers
July 21 - 25: Exploring the Enchanted
For more information or to register, please visit the Tech Adventure Camp website: bit.ly/FCPS_TAC
CTE Summer Academy:
Current 6th through 11th grade students will choose 4 classes each week and dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and explore careers.
We have course options for all CTE program areas. Classes and schedule can be found on our website! Classes offered through CTE Summer Academy are introductory and do not require previous knowledge of the content.
For more information or to register, please visit the CTE Summer Academy website: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA
Program Details:
Cost - $275 per week
Dates - July 7 - 11; July 14 - 18; and July 21 - 25
Time - 8:30 am to 2 pm *Early drop off is available!
Location - Lake Braddock SS
Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!
No Cell Phone/Smart Watches Policy
This continues to be an on going concern that is impacting learning at Orange Hunt. It is important to remind your child that they may not use their cell phones / smart watches during school hours. Devices should either be in "airplane" mode, parents set watches to School mode, or turned off during the hours of 8:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Students should not be texting their parents and/or friends during the school day. We ask that parents also not text or call their child during the school day. If students are using devices they will be taken to the office for a parent to pick up. Thank you for your partnership in helping us support student learning.
In case of illness, students need to be seen in the health room and the health room aide or public health nurse will call you if your child needs to be taken home.
If you need to reach your child during the school day, please contact the main office at 703-913-6800 who will send your message to your child.
Review FCPS policy by grade level here.
Notes from the Health Room
Please remind your child that if they are feeling unwell in any way, they should ask to go to the health room. Students should not contact their parents through personal cell phones/smart watches to be picked up when they are feeling sick - the health room will call you if necessary.
If your student is absent due to illness, please leave a detailed message on the attendance line about their illness including any diagnosis (Flu, Strep, Pneumonia, etc.) OR symptoms: Fever (include if they have a sore throat and/or cough), Allergy symptoms, Upset Stomach (please include if the student has been vomiting or has diarrhea), Headache, etc. Our Nurse uses this information to track illnesses across grades. Any questions? Email our school nurse, Kimber Tritten, at katritten@fcps.edu.
Spirit Days
Friday: Orange Hunt Spirit Wear!
Spirit Week will be April 7-11 - Month of the Military Child. See flier earlier in this newsletter!
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YEARBOOK SALE DEADLINE APPROACHING!
SALE ENDS 4/23/2025!!
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Yearbooks Now on Sale
Yearbooks are on sale now! Use the link or QR code to purchase a book for only $20.00.
Buy the Orange Hunt Yearbook
School ID Number: 724530
NOTE: Yearbooks will not be on sale at the school - preorder your book now.
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Summer Camps
Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
For more information, see the Summer Learning page.
PTA Corner
OHES Upcoming Events and Deadlines
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- April 3rd: Science Fair (6-8:15 p.m.)
- April 7-11: Staff Appreciations Week: Donate now
- April 9: Restuarant Night @ Five Guys
- April 12: Deadline to Register for Bike Event
- April 14-18: SPRING BREAK
- April 21: 3-hour Early Release for Students
- April 28: Parent University
Visit the Orange Hunt PTA website for all sponsored events and activity information and registrations. So many wonderful things are planned!
Please consider donating to Staff Appreciation Week. OHES celebrates staff appreciation week April 7-11 (right before spring break). Your donations determine what types of events and goodies we can provide to the staff. In the past we have had lunches, ice cream trucks, t-shirts, and more!
Donate through the PTA website.
Note: you must be logged in to donate.
Spring SOL Test Dates
For the spring 2025 testing window, Orange Hunt Elementary will follow this testing schedule:
More information to follow as the testing window gets closer together.
Upcoming Events
April 7-11 - Staff Appreciation week
April 12-20 - Spring Break
April 21 - 3 Hour Early Release (12:30) please make arrangements.
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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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