Advertise in the OHES Directory

9/9/2017 9:56 pm

Advertise in the OHES directory. The directory is distributed to all PTA members. For more information and to purchase an ad, go to https://orangehuntpta.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/00228/Flyers/2017_OHES_Directory_advertising.pdf

Pyramid Challenge - Saturday, October 14

9/9/2017 9:41 pm

Join us for the Pyramid Challenge on Saturday, October 14 at Washington Irving Middle School.

WHAT IS THE PYRAMID CHALLENGE?
A running race started ten years ago by Bob Briggs and Peter Steinberg to introduce cross country running and encourage community involvement among the elementary schools of the West Springfield Pyramid. Grades K-3 will run one-half mile and grades 4-6 will run one mile. The courses are a combination of flat land and hills, all grass and cinder track.Two trophies will be awarded to schools with highest participation and fastest runners.

WHO PARTICIPATES?
Students of Cardinal Forest, Hunt Valley, Keene Mill, Orange Hunt, Rolling Valley, Sangster and West

See flyer for full details. Go to https://www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/121856 to register (online registration only, deadline is Sunday, October 1st)

Orange Hunt Fencing Club

9/8/2017 2:23 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! Mondays 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Orange Hunt cafeteria. The first session starts on September 11, 2017, and runs through December 4, 2017. Click here for registration form.

FCPS Global Plus

9/4/2017 2:53 pm

FCPS Global Plus is a 10 week afterschool language program that teaches world languages through culture, stories, games, and songs. Students develop vocabulary and communicative skills using Smartboard technology and hands on activities.

Tuesdays beginning Oct 3 - German for Kindergarten and Spanish for Grades 4th - 6th

Wednesdays beginning Oct 4th - German for Grades 1st – 3rd and Spanish for Grades 1st – 3rd

See flyer for details or go to https://www.fcps.edu/academics/global-plus for more information and to register.

Register now for early bird discount. Call 703-658-1201 for sibling discount. Discounts cannot be combined. Questions: Melissa.klopcic@gmail.com

Volunteer Needed - Bank Reconciliations

9/4/2017 2:48 pm

Do you love numbers? Do you want a PTA job that you can do in your pajamas? We are in need of a PTA member who can review the monthly bank reconciliations. If you enjoy adding and subtracting, this is the job for you! Please email treasurer@orangehuntpta.org for more information.

Signup for Weekly PTA Newsletter

9/1/2017 7:21 pm

The weekly PTA newsletter is sent out every Friday with information about PTA events and activities. If you are not receiving this email, go to https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAEDUFCPS/subscriber/new?preferences=true to subscribe.Be sure to expand the Orange Hunt ES option under Elementary Schools and select both OHES and OHES PTA updates.

Fall Festival Volunteers Needed

8/30/2017 11:22 pm

The OHES Fall Festival Committee needs your help! We are looking for someone to take the lead in the "games" for the event on October 20th. See flyer for details. If interested in volunteering please contact fallfest@orangehutpta.org.

Orange Hunt Computer and Coding Club Fall Registration Now Open

8/27/2017 9:35 pm

The program aims to align STEM education through beginner to advanced computer science and coding opportunities to build a Orange Hunt community Computer & Coding Club.  Fall session includes '2D Game Design' and 'Robotics'.  See flyer for details.  Limited seating, so register soon.

Please go to stemexcel.org/orangehunt to register.

Online Spirit Wear Ordering Open Until Sept. 21

8/25/2017 10:47 pm

Online ordering for Spirit Wear is open until September 21st. Go to https://shop.burkesports.com/ and enter code owls to order. See flyer for details.

RunFit Kidz Registration Now Open

8/25/2017 10:22 pm

Are you ready to run? Learn about nutrition and proper running technique? Then join the RunFit Kidz Fall Team!

The Orange Hunt PTA is excited to offer RunFit Kidz Wednesday’s after-school this fall starting Sept. 27th. For more information see the RunFit Kidz section of the website and check out www.runfitkidz.com for specific details and to register.