Orange Hunt Fencing Club Winter Registration

1/9/2019 3:54 pm

Improve agility, balance, and tactical thinking at the Orange Hunt Fencing Club! Also known as “physical chess,” fencing is growing in popularity in our area and nationwide. Classes are taught by Olympic fencer Jun Liang-Smith, who has developed a program for elementary school aged children. Have fun while participating in a really cool sport! Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Orange Hunt cafeteria. The first session starts on January 8. Click here for registration form.

SPRING CHESS CLUB REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

1/9/2019 3:50 pm

The Orange Hunt Chess Club is now enrolling for spring session. The club is open to all students from 2nd through 6th grade. Spring Chess Club will start Friday, January 11th, in the school cafeteria through May 17th on Fridays from 3:30 PM to 4:45PM. See flyer for details or click here to register online.

ACTING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

1/7/2019 11:02 pm

The GMU Acting for Young People after-school program is now enrolling for Winter and Spring sessions at OHES.  The program is offered in the cafeteria on Mondays at 3:45-4:45pm and is open to all students from 3rd through 6th grade. You may register for Winter, Spring, or both sessions.  See flyer for details or click here to register online.

Global Plus Winter 2019

11/30/2018 1:22 pm

Offering Spanish and German classes for students in K-3th grade. Classes meet once a week on Tuesdays or Thursdays depending on grade level and language. Please see flyer for details.

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 material. Classes are suitable for students beginning and students with experience speaking the language.

Classes start Feb 5th an early bird discount offered until January 26th. Register online at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/global-plus.

Questions? Please email global@orangehuntpta.org

Box Tops - October Winner

11/9/2018 3:59 pm

Congratulations to our October Box Top Winners, Frau Lensink's class! We have earned more than $900 so far for the school year! Keep up the great work.

Laternenfest Rescheduled for November 16th

11/8/2018 11:45 pm

Laternenfest is being rescheduled to next Friday, the 16th at the same time due to the rain in the forecast.

Hoot's Heroes - We Did It!!!!!

11/2/2018 9:39 am

We have reached our goal of $8,000!!!! Thank you to everyone who has donated to Hoot's Heroes, we really appreciate your support. As a thank you for meeting our goal by the Nov. 1 deadline, there will be a school-wide dance party. Details to come.

Hoot's Heroes Fundraiser - Help Us Reach Our Goal by Nov. 1

10/29/2018 12:43 pm

We are so close to our Hoot's Heroes goal - less than $200 to go!!! If you haven't donated, please consider making a donation to support the PTA. Only 3 days left to reach our goal of $8,000 to get a school wide dance party. Donate at https://orangehuntpta.membershiptoolkit.com/Open_Forms

Laternenfest - Friday, November 9th

10/21/2018 7:25 pm

All OHES families are invited to join us for Laternenfest on November 9th. The German tradition of Laternenfest honors the soldier, Martin,who is remembered for his good deeds and compassion towards others.

We will make lanterns, hear the story of Martin, sing traditional songs and walk with our lanterns through the neighborhood. We will reassemble back at OHES for warm Kinderpunsch and donated treats!

This is a free event, but please RSVP by Nov 7th to ensure lantern supplies and refreshments are available for all. See flyer for details.

Box Tops September Winner

10/9/2018 2:45 pm

The winning classroom for September is Ms. Wassel, by 1 Box Top! Her classroom submitted 301 box tops for September. Ms. Burke's class came in second with 300 box tops. September was a great collection month, and we are looking forward to another great one in October. Make sure to get those box tops expiring November 1, 2018 in by Friday Oct. 26th.