Hunt Valley PTA News You Choose
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We communicate with PTA members and the entire Hunt Valley community about events sponsored by the Hunt Valley Elementary Parent-Teacher Association. If you do not wish to receive PTA emails, please unsubscribe to PTA "News You Choose" using the link at the bottom of this bulletin.
Hunt Valley ES News You Choose, official school communication, is sent separately on Fridays with information from HVES Administration.
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PTA/School Important Dates
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Saturday, October 4, 2025 - Annual Fun Run & Wellness Fair
Monday, October 13, 2025 - Indigenous Peoples’ Day. No School
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - PTA Meeting from 7-8PM, virtual. Spirit Night @ Panera!
Monday, October 20, 2025 - Diwali. No School
Friday, October 24, 2025 - Trunk or Treat @ Hunt Valley Swim Club parking lot
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - Early Release Wednesday
Friday, October 31, 2025 - 1st Quarter Ends. 2 hour Early Release.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025 - Pyramid Challenge
A Message from the PTA President
Dear Hunt Valley Families,
Our first community event is quickly approaching! Please take some time out of your morning this Saturday, October 4th to stop by the Fun Run and Wellness Fair at the school. All family members are welcome to participate, so bring the whole gang. We will have spirit wear t-shirts available for sale in the gym, along with many other vendors. Although I won’t be working the t-shirt table, I’ll be around the fair so please come say hello! Also, RSVP as soon as possible so our vendors can be prepared with enough goodies and giveaways. RSVP here.
It’s never too late to join the PTA. Your involvement can be as much or as little as you’d like, but we are always happy to have more families participate in the planning of school events and activities. You can purchase your year membership in the PTA’s online store https://huntvalleypta.givebacks.com/shop.
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to President@huntvalleypta.org or info@huntvalleypta.org.
Sincerely,
Kacie Jones
Hunt Valley PTA President
Fun Run & Wellness Fair
Fun Run and Wellness Fair
Join us on Saturday, October 4th from 8:30am to 10:30am for our annual Wellness Fair and .5 and 1 mile Fun Run! All family members are welcome and encouraged to participate. Please RSVP here. Visit with vendors from the community in the gym, participate in yoga sessions on the stage, and enjoy sports-related activities on the field. A coffee truck and 6th grade baked goods donation drive will be available for extra fuel.
Timeline of events:
8:15am Race Bib Decoration
8:30am Stretching lead by HALO Fitness and Course Instructions
8:45am .5 Mile Run (3-6 first, then K-2)
9:05am 1 Mile Run (all grades)
9:15-10:30am Yoga, Sports Activities, and Vendor Stations
Entry is FREE. Instead of an entry fee, we ask that each family bring in one non-perishable food item to benefit ECHO. We hope to see you there! For questions, please contact wellness@huntvalleypta.org.
Pyramid Challenge
Pyramid Challenge (note this is a separate event from the Hunt Valley Fun Run/Wellness Fair)
The West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is a free fun run that fosters school spirit among the elementary schools of the West Springfield Pyramid. The Pyramid Challenge will take place at Irving Middle School on Saturday, November 15th from 10am-12pm. Students participating will run either a half-mile or one-mile course depending on their grade level. There will also be a unified heat with an accessible 200-meter course for students with physical and cognitive disabilities. Registration is now open and will close on October 15th. For questions, please contact wellness@huntvalleypta.org
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Hunt Valley’s 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 24!
Don’t forget your costume when you join us in the Hunt Valley Swim Club Pool Parking lot!
● 4:45-5:45 Set up of trunks
● 5:45-6:15 Event Begins with Sensory Friendly time!
● 7:15 Event ends with prizes for the top three trunks
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Congrats to Ms. Sheikh’s 1st Grade Hawks!
A big PTA thanks to Ms. Sheikh’s class, who were the winners of our Class Pizza Party. They showed up with an impressive 60% parent/guardian membership sign ups (and Ms. Sheikh too)! Now, time to PARTY!
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Help your student’s class win a Pizza Party!
Reflections 2025/2026: I Belong!
We are excited to invite you to explore our 2025-2026 Reflections theme, “I Belong!” at PTA.org/Reflections! Get inspired for a new Reflections program and show your excitement using the tag #PTAReflections. Hunt Valley students will submit their original works of art in the arts categories of Literature, Photography, or Visual Arts and participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K–Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3–5), Middle (Grades 6–8), Accessible Arts (all grades welcome). The submission window will open soon!
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Do you own a business or know someone that does and want to support our PTA?
For only $250, the contribution will directly benefit our students and school community, helping us continue to provide enriching experiences for everyone. As a Hunt Valley PTA Sponsor, 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 2 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 vp@huntvalleypta.org
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Join the PTA!
PTA memberships are available for purchase in our online store only for $15!
Remember, your PTA membership goes to support students and staff in many ways! Email info@huntvalleypta.org with questions.
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General Information & Communication
Volunteer Opportunities
We depend on our parent volunteers!
The following positions are still open for the 2025-2026 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:
- Assemblies Chair
- Communications Chair
- Outreach/Community Service Chair
If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to the PTA Board at 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 the latest events and involved easier than ever! Our site features a user-friendly interface with everything you mostly need in one place:
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Event Calendar: Sync PTA events and FCPS holidays directly to your personal calendar so you never miss out.
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Volunteer Sign-Ups: Easily find and sign up for volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule.
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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!
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!
For more info, visit the Hunt Valley Elementary School PTA website.
If you have comments or suggestions for this newsletter, email President@huntvalleypta.org
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