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Storytime in first grade is always special! Students leaned in, listened carefully, and learned together through a lively read-aloud. Their excitement for books shines through every page.
Early Release Wednesdays - Dismissal Info
As we look toward the next early release Wednesday on 10/29, we want to share some information on how dismissal differs from the normal time. Students staying for childcare hardship are gathered and attendance is taken to ensure they are accounted for BEFORE students are dismissed to buses, SACC, Kiss & Ride and walkers. This may result in students being dismissed a bit later than 12:30. Please be patient as we ensure all student safety!
Our lists of students staying for childcare hardship have been finalized. Parents may not opt-in to staying any longer as we have set our staffing needs based on family responses. Parents can opt to have their children leave at 12:30 p.m. by calling the school prior to the next early release day – doing so will change your status for ALL the remaining early release days.
For students staying after 12:30 p.m., please limit picking your child up early between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. to appointments only.
As a reminder, the following is a list of the remaining early release days this school year. Students are provided a lunch break prior to dismissal.
- October 29
- November 12
- December 10
- February 18
- March 18
- April 22
- May 13
Health Room News - Vision/Hearing Screening
It's October and the Health Room will be conducting hearing and vision screening for all kindergarteners, 3rd graders and any students new to the county of Fairfax. If you have questions, please call the health room at 703-913-6810.
Students who wear glasses need to have them for the screening.
Attendance Matters!
Students are expected to be in class at 8:45 a.m. We are seeing an increase in unexcused tardies. Please be sure your child is in school on time unless you have an appointment to lessen the disruption to class.
To report your child absent or tardy from school, please report absences and tardies through your SIS ParentVUE account https://myparent.fcps.edu/login.xhtml (preferred method!), call 703-913-6868, or email OrangeHuntES.Attendance@fcps.edu.
Advance Academic Program Parent Info
Important dates:
October 15, 2025 – Full-time AAP Referral form due – New to county students 3rd – 6th grade ONLY
November 20, 2025 – Parent Information Meetings (All families welcome – focus on full-time referral) – 9AM at OHES and 6PM – Virtual
December 15, 2025 – Full-time AAP Referral form due – Any student 2nd – 6th grade
Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report
- Beginning October 12, 2025, all parents and caregivers with Records Access in SIS will automatically receive a weekly email report summarizing their student’s online activity. These reports will be sent to the email addresses on file in SIS.
- The Student Online Activity Reports are designed to support families in having meaningful conversations with their students about responsible technology use and digital citizenship. Families who prefer not to receive these weekly emails may easily opt-out by selecting the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of the weekly email.
- Each weekly report also includes a link to register for the Lightspeed Parent Portal, which provides more detailed browsing information.
- For more information and to help answer common questions, FCPS has added a new FAQ section to the Lightspeed Parent Report page on the FCPS website.
PTA News
Visit the PTA website below for all things PTA related, including activities, membership and spirit wear! https://orangehuntpta.membershiptoolkit.com/
Upcoming events: Fall Festival, October 17th, see website for details.
Please check the PTA website for upcoming events.
Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS prior to volunteering.
Our intent is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported with each and every person they encounter at school.
As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
Click here to begin the process. You MUST be registered and cleared as a LEVEL 3 volunteer to go chaperone field trips. If you think you may want to chaperone a field trip, please register and sign-up as Level 3.
Click here to order your yearbook.
What's for Lunch?
Click here to see what our wonderful cafe staff is serving for breakfast and lunch each day. Be sure to create a MySchoolBucks account to add money to your student's lunch account. Even if you pack a lunch every day for your child, it's a good idea to have a few dollars on their account in case a lunch is forgotten at home. Student lunch cost is $3.25. If you need assistance, FCPS offers a free or reduced-fee lunch for students who qualify. Please see the Family Liaison section below for further information.
Cell Phone Policy - BELL TO BELL
We are a Phone-Free School! Parents and students should not be texting each other throughout the school day. Please call the office to have messages sent to your student if necessary.
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (smart watches, air pods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool. If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at 703-913-6800. Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone policy, which helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school.
Blue Star Welcome Week
Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate, and schools are a primary way they get integrated into their new location. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community.
Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 27 - October 5, 2025, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS
Family Liaison Corner
Free & Reduced-Price Lunch Application Deadline Approaching
The deadline for the free/reduced price meal application is October 1st for all students, including those who need to reapply for the new school year. Apply here free and reduced-price meal benefits.
If you need help filling out the form, please contact our family liaison, Susy Layedra Funes. sdlayedafun@fcps.edu Cell: (571) 363-9137
Family Fun at Lake Braddock's Theatre Dept
Looking for something fun and family-friendly to do with you and your family? Look no further than Lake Braddock Theatre's fall production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream follows the love story of four confused Athenians, a wacky bunch of actors preparing their play for the upcoming royal wedding, and a forest full of magical fairies who tend to disrupt the natural order of the human world. This show is set around a PG-rating and will perform on October 30th, 31st, and November 1st! A special addition, those who come on October 31st, Halloween, will be able to get a photo with their favorite cast members! Costumes are encouraged. Tickets can be purchased at lbtheatre.com. We hope to see you there!
Weekly School Spirit Day
10/10 Friday: Wear orange and Blue
IMPACT AID - Coming Soon, Stay Tuned (10/21)
The Impact Aid Program is a federal program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program’s mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned, and therefore tax exempt, property.
FCPS is pleased to announce that the Federal Impact Aid Survey will once again be available electronically through your ParentVUE account. For families that do not have access to ParentVUE or prefer to complete a paper form, a printed form will be provided by the school.
Upcoming Events
October 13 - Student holiday (Staff Development Day)
October 20 - Diwali (school closed)
October 29 - Three Hour Early Dismissal (12:30 p.m.)
October 31 - Two Hour Early Dismissal (1:30 p.m. - there is no FCPS optional childcare hardship for this early dismissal ALL students will go home at 1:30 p.m.!) End of Grading Quarter
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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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