GLOBAL Plus Now Registering

12/14/2019 10:05 pm

Offering Spanish and German classes afterschool. Classes meet once a week on Wednesdays or Thursdays depending on grade level and language. Please see flyer for details. Register early to avoid class cancellations.

The GLOBAL Plus Program is an approach to language learning that allows students to develop communicative skills, using interactive SMART board technology and other fun activities. The curriculum is designed so students taking the class in multiple years will learn new vocabulary and participate in different activities. Classes are suitable for students beginning a new language and students with experience in the language.

Classes start Jan 29th. Register by phone, 703 658-1201 or online at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/global-plus

Questions? Please email global@orangehuntpta.org

AmazonSmile

12/4/2019 10:48 pm

Remember to use our AmazonSmile link when you shop for the holidays: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/54-1214264

Winter Fest - December 19th

11/25/2019 2:48 pm

Come celebrate 25 years of German at Winterfest on Thursday, December 19th from 6-8 pm. There will be games, Bavarian pretzels, crafts and more.  See flyer for details. Please click on this link to preorder pretzels: https://forms.gle/it3MuM3GoU2RMKCC9
Parent volunteers are needed for Winterfest, please sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FAFAB23AAFF2-winterfest

Arts In Education Chair Needed

11/15/2019 3:22 pm

Our Arts in Education Chair will be moving and we need someone to fill this role. The cultural assemblies have been booked for this year. We would need someone to act as a liaison for the performers and attend the  performances. For more information, contact Tara at artschair@orangehuntpta.org.

Capital Enhancements

11/9/2019 8:13 pm

The PTA has $4,500 to spend on capital enhancements to support Orange Hunt Elementary. PTA members are asked to select the options they would like to see this money go towards by going here to vote. The voting will close Wednesday, November 13th. Other options were discussed at the last PTA meeting and these are either currently being implemented by the school or are unfortunately not feasible at this time.

November Teacher Appreciation Signup

11/9/2019 8:10 pm

Please join us in showing our appreciation to the Orange Hunt Elementary staff by helping us provide pies and baked goods for a Thanksgiving week treat. Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4aaeaf23a7fe3-ptastaff. 

Orange Hunt Teacher Lounge Renovation GoFundMe

11/9/2019 8:06 pm

Let's come together to do a HGTV level renovation to the teachers lounge at Orange Hunt Elementary School. Our teachers are feeling the pressure of overcrowding and we believe that having a really awesome teacher lounge will help them to relax and recharge. Click here for more information and to donate.

Winter Fest - December 19th

10/18/2019 4:15 pm

Save the date for German Winter Fest December 19th from 6-8pm!

Reflections

10/18/2019 4:10 pm

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. The theme for the 2019-2020 program year is Look Within. Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. See flyer for details.

Box Tops Update

10/18/2019 4:08 pm

Don't forget to turn in your clipped box tops by November 1st! The Box Top Trophy is moving classrooms based on the classroom that turns in the most clipped box tops for the month. August winner was Frau Lensink and September winner was Mrs. Choe.