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Dear Families,
As we head into the Thanksgiving break, we want to thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Your involvement is invaluable to our school community.
We wish you all a truly wonderful holiday. We hope this time offers you a chance to rest, relax, and enjoy meaningful moments with family and friends.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Karen Tuttle, Kate Austin and Heather Mathews
Check out what is happening at Orange Hunt:
We are thrilled to announce: The Track is Complete! Thank you to the PTA, the school, and FCPS for their rapid work. Your amazing support through Boosterthon made this project possible! We do ask that you please stay off grass while the new seed takes root.
BINGO & Craft Fair - December 4th
December 4th 2025, 5:30-7:30, in the Orange Hunt Cafeteria following the Book Fair.
Let's get together with other Orange Hunt students and families and play some Bingo! Step away from the games and shop handmade items made by our very own students at our Craft Fair.
Early ordering ends 2 December. Purchase pizza, drinks, chips, and booklets online here: Bingo and food tickets!
Want to become a vendor at the Craft Fair? Register here by November 23rd: Vendor Registration If you have questions prior to registering, please contact recordingsecretary@orangehuntpta.org.
Baseball fan? Enter a chance to win two LF/RF Corner tickets to see the Nationals play a regular season home game in 2026! $5 for one ticket, $10 for three chances to win! Purchase here: Nationals Raffle Tickets here! Winning ticket will be drawn the night of Bingo. You do NOT have to be present to win.
THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT - NO DROPPING CHILDREN OFF
Square 1 Art Fundraiser – Orders Due December 2!
It’s time to order your Square 1 Art keepsakes featuring your child’s artwork! Students brought home their completed artwork along with their Square 1 Art order forms last week.
To place an order, simply use the QR code or access code printed on the back of your child’s form and visit: https://square1art.com/shop
Order Deadline: December 2, 2025 Free shipping on all orders placed by the deadline!
Families may also upload additional artwork using Art Upload on the Square 1 Art website.
Your support helps make this fundraiser a success! If you have any questions, please contact Maureen Kieffer at mekieffer@fcps.edu or reach out to Square 1 Art directly using the information on your flyer.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener: Parent Reports Available
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener last month, providing reflection on 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 reports are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, reports will be mailed directly to you. 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 counselors or your child’s teacher.
Early Release Wednesdays
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.
- December 10
- February 18
- March 18
- April 22
- May 13
Advance Academic Program Parent Info
Goals of the meeting:
- Understand Fairfax County Public Schools’ philosophy on Advanced Academic Program.
- Understand how a student’s needs for advanced learning are met through a variety of services in the continuum
- Understand the process for applying for Full-Time AAP screening (Grades 2-6)
AAP Important dates:
- December 15, 2025 – Full-time AAP Referral form due – Any student 2nd – 6th grade
For more information, please visit the AAP Website - link below
Web Link
AAP Website
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs
PTA News
Visit the PTA website below for all things PTA related, including activities, membership and spirit wear! https://orangehuntpta.membershiptoolkit.com/
Please check the PTA website for upcoming events.
Reflections Contest - Winners!
The Orange Hunt PTA is thrilled to announce the PTA Reflections Art Contest Winners. All contestants did an amazing job. Their creativity and talent have been recognized, and the PTA and judges were extremely impressed with their work. Please be sure to congratulate the winners. Thank you to all participants and judges for making this year’s Orange Hunt PTA Reflections Art program a success.
The participants work will be on display starting 3 December, along the wall, just outside the gym.
PTA Reflections Contest 2025-2026 - I Belong! Winners:
Visual Arts
Fiona WIlson-Ruperti (1st grade): Visual Arts, Primary Division, Outstanding Interpretation Award
Lillian Chase (4th grade): Visual Arts, Intermediate Division, Outstanding Interpretation Award
Nia Boettin (6th grade): Visual Arts, Middle School Outstanding Interpretation Award
Charlotte Head (5th grade), Visual Arts, Intermediate Division, Award of Excellence
Literature
Kevin Aung (4th grade): Literature, Intermediate Division, Outstanding Interpretation Award
Cecilia Cuomo (4th grade), Literature, Intermediate Division, Award of Excellence
December Fun is HERE Spirit Days
Monday, 12/1: Orange Hunt Spirit Wear!
Tuesday, 12/2: Winter White- Dress in white so we can try to bring the snow!
Wednesday, 12/3: Who has spirit???
K-2 red and white
3-4 blue and yellow
5-6 purple and green
Thursday, 12/4: National Sock day- Wear festive socks
Recognizing, Understanding, and Responding to Impact of Traumatic Stress
December 5, 10-11:30 a.m.
Come learn how trauma impacts the brain and gather valuable information to help you recognize what is happening, why it is happening, and how to effectively respond in ways that promote safety and support.
Register here
Safe and Supportive Learning Environments for All Learners
December 12, 10-11:30 a.m.
This presentation explores how trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning (SEL) support student well-being and academic success. We discuss the impact of stress and trauma on children, how it can manifest in their behavior, and the importance of creating safe and supportive learning environments. We will highlight protective factors that foster student resilience and growth. Additionally, we will showcase helpful practices at school that teach and reinforce essential skills such as self-awareness, self-management, and relationship building. Finally, we will explore practical strategies families can use at home to strengthen these skills and nurture resilience in their children.
Register here
Upcoming Events
November 26, 27, & 28 - Thanksgiving Break, No School
December 10 - 3- Hour Early Release
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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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