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Hunters Woods PTA eNews 11.20.2024

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IMPORTANT DATES

November 18-22: Book Fair (Open during school day all week. On Wed, Nov 20, additional hours after school until PTA meeting at 6:30pm)

November 20: PTA Meeting (Doors open at 6pm; Meeting starts at 6:30pm)

November 22: PTA Movie Night (Doors open at 6pm; Movie starts at 6:15pm)

November 25: PTA provides Thanksgiving pies to teachers and staff

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School

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Check out community events advertised in our PTA eNews.

 

Hello Hunters Woods Mustangs!

November is a month of gratitude, and we have so much to be thankful for this school year! Our heartfelt thanks go out to our school, parents, students, and the entire community for your incredible support.

This past month alone, we’ve seen so many wonderful events come to life thanks to parents like you—from providing a tasty apple bar for teachers and staff and contributing to a Halloween candy drive, to making contributions toward holiday pies for staff. Your generosity helped us send candy to our troops to share the Halloween spirit, even though we missed the deadline for trading candy for cash. And your support continues to shower our teachers with appreciation, making them feel truly valued.

We’re also excited to share that our membership is stronger than ever with 165 members—we're getting close to our goal of 200! Let’s keep this momentum going and continue to grow our PTA family. It’s never too late to join—become a member today!

We hope to see you at the PTA meeting this evening at 6:30 PM. If you’re short on time, we’ve got dinner covered (cash only).

Sharlyne Tsai, PTA President Join us Tonight for the PTA Meeting

Join us to get PTA updates and more information on upcoming activities and volunteer opportunities.

A big thank you to Girl Scout troop 51006 for providing childcare at this month's PTA meeting.

No time for dinner before? Hot dogs, cheese pizza, chips, and drinks will be available for purchase. Cash only.

Date: Wednesday, November 20

Time: 6pm- Pre-meeting (food for purchase and socializing)

6:30pm- Meeting start

Location: HWES Library (enter through school front door)

Help us plan ahead- If you plan to bring your children or purchase food, please complete this Google form.

Please note: The book fair will be open after school and in the evening prior to the meeting, so feel free to come early to browse and maybe even buy a book or two.

  Thanksgiving Pies for Teachers and Staff

Please help the PTA gift each HWES staff member with a pumpkin pie to take home and share with friends and family this Thanksgiving.

We are more than halfway to our goal of 105 pies! 

Please help us make sure we have a pie for every staff member.

Donate via Cheddar Up.

  Book Fair: November 18-22

The Book Fair is this week! 

Students will visit the book fair to make wish lists and purchase books throughout the week.

Students will visit the book fair to make wish lists and purchase books throughout the week.

Parents can visit the book fair throughout the day and from 3:40-6:30pm on Wednesday, November 20.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

 

Join Us for Movie Night Featuring Luca

Date: Friday, November 22

Time: Doors open at 6pm; Movie starts at 6:15pm

Place: Hunters Woods Gymnasium

No entry fee! Donations welcomed, but not required. Refreshments will be available for cash purchase.

Note that you may bring something to sit on (camp chairs, blankets, pillows, etc.) and your own food and drinks.

 

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Fall 2024 Special Education Workshop Series

November 20: Dispute Resolution

Meetings will be held on Zoom and will start at 6:30 pm (and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).

Register at https://bit.ly/3SZulQr

  You’re Invited to Festival Ballet Virginia’s Production of the Nutcracker

Get your holiday week off to a festive start with a magical performance of the Nutcracker, presented by Festival Ballet Virginia. Follow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they travel through the Land of Snowflakes and on to the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy where all the sweets come to life.

With a cast of over 30 young dancers performing alongside pre-professional dancers, this show is highly entertaining for all ages! You'll even see several Hunters Woods students in this wonderful production.

Performances: Friday, December 20th at 7pm and Saturday, December 21st at 12pm and 5pm

Location: Richard J. Ernst Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003

Purchase tickets online.

Use the promo code HWES24Nut for 10 percent off!

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Volunteers Needed for Book Fair November 18-22

The Book Fair is next week, and we could use your help. Volunteers are needed each day to help students browse the books, make wish lists, and purchase books. We'll also need help cleaning up on Friday afternoon.

This is a fun and flexible volunteer opportunity, even if you only have an hour or two to help.

At this time, we have approximately 15 volunteer spots to fill throughout the week. Most volunteer spots are for 1.5 - 2 hours, but please feel free to sign up even if you can't stay the whole time. Feel free to note the times you can stay when signing up.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Sign up to volunteer!

Questions? Contact [email protected]

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Hunters Woods PTA eNews 11.13.2024

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IMPORTANT DATES

November 18-22: Book Fair (Open during school day all week. On Wed, Nov 20, we will have additional hours after school until PTA meeting at 6:30pm)

November 20: PTA Meeting (Doors open at 6pm; Meeting starts at 6:30pm)

November 22: PTA Movie Night (Doors open at 6pm; Movie starts at 6:15pm)

November 25: PTA provides Thanksgiving pies to teachers and staff

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School

Subscribe to the PTA Google Calendar

Check out community events advertised in our PTA eNews.

Thanksgiving Pies for Teachers and Staff

Please help the PTA gift each HWES staff member with a pumpkin pie to take home and share with friends and family this Thanksgiving.

Donate via Cheddar Up.

  Book Fair: November 18-22

The Book Fair is coming soon and we need volunteers! If you'd like to help set up, take down, and help the kids shop, please sign up today. Volunteer opportunities start on November 15.

Watch your child's Thursday folder for more information on how they'll shop the book fair. During the first part of the week, students will visit the book fair and make a wish list of items to bring home to parents/guardians. Later in the week, students will return to purchase books. Parents can visit the book fair throughout the day and during the after school/evening hours from 3:40-6:30pm on Wednesday, November 20.

More detailed information will be in your child's Thursday folder this week.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

 

Join us for the November 20 PTA Meeting

Join us to get PTA updates and more information on upcoming activities and volunteer opportunities.

We’ll have volunteers available to watch any children who attend.

No time for dinner before? Hot dogs, pizza, chips, and drinks will be available for purchase. Cash only.

Date: Wednesday, November 20

Time: 6pm- Pre-meeting (food for purchase and socializing)

6:30pm- Meeting start

Location: HWES Library (enter through school front door)

Help us plan ahead- If you plan to bring your children or purchase food, please complete this Google form.

Please note: The book fair will be open after school and in the evening prior to the meeting, so feel free to come early to browse and maybe even buy a book or two.

Join Us for Movie Night Featuring Luca

Date: Friday, November 22

Time: Doors open at 6pm; Movie starts at 6:15pm

Place: Hunters Woods Gymnasium

No entry fee! Donations welcomed, but not required. Refreshments will be available for cash purchase.

Note that you may bring something to sit on (camp chairs, blankets, pillows, etc.) and your own food and drinks.

Food 4 Thought

Food 4 Thought is a PTA-sponsored initiative to help students in need with healthy, shelf-stable food for the weekends and school-day snacks.

Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms. Sign up here. 

Donate to our Pantry: Check out our Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the box outside the main office, or Amazon purchases can be shipped directly to the school (choose the Food 4 Thought gift registry address).

Specific pantry items needed include:

• Gift cards to grocery stores, Costco, or Amazon
• Shelf-stable white milk (single servings)
• Tuna and cracker snack packs
• Vegetarian meal options

Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at [email protected].

 

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Fall 2024 Special Education Workshop Series

November 20: Dispute Resolution

Meetings will be held on Zoom and will start at 6:30 pm (and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).

Register at https://bit.ly/3SZulQr

Theater Expo for Rising 7th Graders

Get a sneak peek into the Langston Hughes Middle School Theater Department- an evening filled with creativity, snacks, fun, and a glimpse into the world of middle school theater.

November 21, 6-8 pm in the lecture hall

Langston Hughes Middle School Theater

More information: https://tinyurl.com/theaterexpo

The 2nd Annual Late Nite at the Byrd is Back!

A welcoming event for the Boys and Girls basketball programs this year hosted by the South Lakes Athletic Leadership class. It is a free event but there will be a donation available. We invite members of the South Lakes community to join us to see a 3 point contest, dunk contest, dance team performance, raffle prizes, and contests for fans. You can also meet with teams, get autographs and take photos with the players! 

Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8pm, following the boys basketball scrimmage.

Wendell G. Byrd Gymnasium (Please enter at door 4)

Middle school and elementary school children must be accompanied by an adult. Boosters will have concessions and gear store open in gym lobby!

Any questions please email Mr. Cincinnati at [email protected]

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Hunters Woods PTA eNews 11.6.2024

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IMPORTANT DATES

November 11: Veterans Day, No School

November 18-22: Book Fair (After school/evening hours on Wed, November 20)

November 20: PTA Meeting (Doors open at 6pm; Meeting starts at 6:30pm)

November 22: PTA Movie Night (Doors open at 6pm; Movie starts at 6:15pm)

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School

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Check out community events advertised in our PTA eNews.

Halloween Candy Collection

For every pound of candy we donate, the PTA will receive $1 and $1 will go to Children's National Hospital. All candy will be sent to troops overseas.

Please put candy in the drop box in the school lobby by the end of day Friday, November 8.

LAST CALL PTA Original Works: Order by Wednesday, Nov 6

Last week, the PTA Original Works Parent Package were placed inside your child’s Thursday Folders. The package contains your child’s artwork project, a color flyer detailing the available products, a cover letter with pricing information and instructions, and an order form. 

If you decide to purchase, your order will need to be returned to school no later than Wednesday, November 6th. Please review the cover letter in the packet carefully for step-by-step instructions for submitting your order. 

Make Checks payable to: Hunters Woods PTA Place your payment, order form, and artwork back in the bag for safe transport back to school.

Pay online at: https://original-works-online-payment.cheddarup.com

Questions? Contact [email protected].

 

LAST CALL Don't Forget to Claim Lost And Found Items by November 7

Please stop by the Lost and Found before Thursday, November 7 to claim any of your items. Any items not claimed will be donated after that time.

Anytime during the school day, stop by the main office, and they can show you where the Lost and Found is located.

Join us for the November 20 PTA Meeting

Join us to get PTA updates and more information on upcoming activities and volunteer opportunities.

We’ll have volunteers available to watch any children who attend.

No time for dinner before? Hot dogs, pizza, chips, and drinks will be available for purchase. Cash only.

Date: Wednesday, November 20

Time: 6pm- Pre-meeting (food for purchase and socializing)

6:30pm- Meeting start

Location: HWES Library (enter through school front door)

Help us plan ahead- If you plan to bring your children or purchase food, please complete this Google form.

Please note: The book fair will be open after school and in the evening prior to the meeting, so feel free to come early to browse and maybe even buy a book or two.

  Book Fair: November 18-22

The Book Fair is coming soon and we need volunteers! If you'd like to help set up, take down, and help the kids shop, please sign up today. Volunteer opportunities start on November 15.

Watch your child's Thursday folder for more information on how they'll shop the book fair. 

Questions? Contact [email protected]

 

Join Us for Movie Night Featuring Luca

Date: Friday, November 22

Time: Doors open at 6pm; Movie starts at 6:15pm

Place: Hunters Woods Gymnasium

No entry fee! Donations welcomed, but not required. Refreshments will be available for cash purchase.

Note that you may bring something to sit on (camp chairs, blankets, pillows, etc.) and your own food and drinks.

Food 4 Thought

Food 4 Thought is a PTA-sponsored initiative to help students in need with healthy, shelf-stable food for the weekends and school-day snacks.

Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms. Sign up here. 

Donate to our Pantry: Check out our Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the box outside the main office, or Amazon purchases can be shipped directly to the school (choose the Food 4 Thought gift registry address).

Specific pantry items needed include:

• Gift cards to grocery stores, Costco, or Amazon
• Shelf-stable white milk (single servings)
• Tuna and cracker snack packs
• Vegetarian meal options

Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at [email protected].

 

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Fall 2024 Special Education Workshop Series

November 6: Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings

November 20: Dispute Resolution

Meetings will be held on Zoom and will start at 6:30 pm (and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).

Register at https://bit.ly/3SZulQr

Join the Hunters Woods PTA!

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Hunters Woods PTA eNews 10.30.2024

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IMPORTANT DATES

October 31: 2 Hour Early Release, End of Quarter 1, 1:40 pm dismissal

November 1: Diwali, No School

November 4: Teacher Workday, No School

November 5: Election Day, No School

November 11: Veterans Day, No School

November 18-22: Book Fair (After school/evening hours on Wed, November 20)

November 20: PTA Meeting (Doors open at 6pm; Meeting starts at 6:30pm)

November 22: PTA Movie Night (Doors open at 6pm; Movie starts at 6:15pm)

Subscribe to the PTA Google Calendar

Check out community events advertised in our PTA eNews.

PTA Original Works: Order by Wednesday, Nov 6

Last week, the PTA Original Works Parent Package were placed inside your child’s Thursday Folders. The package contains your child’s artwork project, a color flyer detailing the available products, a cover letter with pricing information and instructions, and an order form. 

If you decide to purchase, your order will need to be returned to school no later than Wednesday, November 6th. Please review the cover letter in the packet carefully for step-by-step instructions for submitting your order. 

Make Checks payable to: Hunters Woods PTA Place your payment, order form, and artwork back in the bag for safe transport back to school.

Pay online at: https://original-works-online-payment.cheddarup.com

Questions? Contact [email protected].

 

Don't Forget to Claim Lost And Found Items by November 7

Please stop by the Lost and Found before Thursday, November 7 to claim any of your items. Any items not claimed will be donated after that time.

Anytime during the school day, stop by the main office, and they can show you where the Lost and Found is located.

Join us for the November 20 PTA Meeting

Join us to get PTA updates and more information on upcoming activities and volunteer opportunities.

We’ll have volunteers available to watch any children who attend.

No time for dinner before? Hot dogs, pizza, chips, and drinks will be available for purchase. Cash only.

Date: Wednesday, November 20

Time: 6pm- Pre-meeting (food for purchase and socializing)

6:30pm- Meeting start

Location: HWES Library (enter through school front door)

Help us plan ahead- If you plan to bring your children or purchase food, please complete this Google form.

Please note: The book fair will be open after school and in the evening prior to the meeting, so feel free to come early to browse and maybe even buy a book or two.

Join Us for Movie Night Featuring Luca

Date: Friday, November 22

Time: Doors open at 6pm; Movie starts at 6:15pm

Place: Hunters Woods Gymnasium

No entry fee! Donations welcomed, but not required. Refreshments will be available for cash purchase.

Note that you may brings something to sit on (camp chairs, blankets, pillows, etc.) and your own food and drinks.

Are you Interested in a STEM Club?

By November 1, sign up for more information about student participation or how to be involved as a club coach or volunteer.

An informational meeting will be scheduled soon.

Sign up for more information.

Questions? Contact Richard Baca, [email protected].

 

October is ADHD Awareness Month - Week #5

Check out this resource from the FCPS Family Resource Center

Who is the boss? 5 Ways for Families to help Kids with Big Emotions by Kirk Martin

Contact the PTA VP of Special Education, Sarita Johnson at [email protected].

Food 4 Thought

Food 4 Thought is a PTA-sponsored initiative to help students in need with healthy, shelf-stable food for the weekends and school-day snacks.

Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms. Sign up here. 

Donate to our Pantry: Check out our Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the box outside the main office, or Amazon purchases can be shipped directly to the school (choose the Food 4 Thought gift registry address).

Specific pantry items needed include:

• Gift cards to grocery stores, Costco, or Amazon
• Shelf-stable white milk (single servings)
• Tuna and cracker snack packs
• Vegetarian meal options

Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at [email protected].

 

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Fall 2024 Special Education Workshop Series

November 6: Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings

November 20: Dispute Resolution

Meetings will be held on Zoom and will start at 6:30 pm (and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).

Register at https://bit.ly/3SZulQr

Join the Hunters Woods PTA!

2401 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA 20191  |  Main Phone: 703.262.7400 
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Hunters Woods PTA eNews 10.24.2024

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IMPORTANT DATES

October 24, 8-9pm: Parent Education Webinar- "Have Fun and Do Your Best"

October 26, 4-8pm: Chipotle Fundraiser (South Lakes Plaza)

October 28: 3 Hour Early Release Monday- 12:40pm dismissal

October 31: 2 Hour Early Release, End of Quarter 1, 1:40 pm dismissal

November 1: Diwali, No School

November 4: Teacher Workday, No School

November 5: Election Day, No School

Subscribe to the PTA Google Calendar

Check out community events advertised in our PTA eNews.

 

Join Us for a Parent Education Event on October 24 "Have Fun and Do Your Best"  Supporting and preparing children for competitive events 

Join Sally Neuberger, LCSW-C, for a frank and fast Zoom workshop on parenting children as they navigate the fun and fear of competition. From theater auditions to competitive clubs, contests, and sports teams, children can learn from these experiences and learn about themselves! This workshop will also discuss how to support neurotypical and neurodiverse children in navigating these valuable life experiences.

Register Now

Ask Questions in Advance

Enjoy Chipotle and Support the Hunters Woods PTA 

When: Saturday, October 26 from 4-8 pm

Where: Chipotle, 11160 South Lakes Drive, #G2, Reston

Order online for pick up using code NZJVT4Q or show this flyer in the restaurant. (Flyers will be sent home in Thursday folders on October 24)

Are you Interested in a STEM Club?

Sign up for more information about student participation or how to be involved as a club coach or volunteer. Sign up to learn more by November 1. An informational meeting will be scheduled soon.

Sign up for more information.

Questions? Contact Richard Baca, [email protected].

 

Show Your Mustang Pride! Last Call to Order School Shirts

Short ($15) and long-sleeve ($25) shirts available in youth and adult sizes.

Order by October 25.

The PTA will distribute the shirts in late November.

 

October is ADHD Awareness Month

Check out this resource from the Special Education PTA

Isabel Ebrahimi, Certified ADD, ADHD & Life Coach

ADHD: Hear from Experts by Clarkstown SEPTA

Contact the PTA VP of Special Education, Sarita Johnson at [email protected].

Food 4 Thought

Food 4 Thought is a PTA-sponsored initiative to help students in need with healthy, shelf-stable food for the weekends and school-day snacks.

Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms. Sign up here. 

Donate to our Pantry: Check out our Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the box outside the main office, or Amazon purchases can be shipped directly to the school (choose the Food 4 Thought gift registry address).

Specific pantry items needed include:

• Gift cards to grocery stores, Costco, or Amazon
• Shelf-stable white milk (single servings)
• Vegetarian soups and meals

Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at [email protected].

 

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Fall 2024 Special Education Workshop Series

November 6: Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings

November 20: Dispute Resolution

Meetings will be held on Zoom and will start at 6:30 pm (and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).

Register at https://bit.ly/3SZulQr

  South Lakes High School Movie Night

SLHS Leadership is excited to invite your school community to our first annual Movie Night at South Lakes High School! We will be showing Hotel Transylvania and will also have games for kids to participate in before the movie starts. Entry to the event is free! The only cost associated with this event would be the purchase of any concessions. Below are all the details for the event!

When: Tuesday, November 12th, 7pm 

Where: South Lakes High School Stadium 

What to bring: Please bring chairs/blankets to sit on. We encourage you to bring your friends and family, and feel free to come bundled up in your favorite cozy pajamas!

Elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult.

Join the Hunters Woods PTA!

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  Join Us for a Parent Education Event on October 24 "Have Fun and Do Your Best"  Supporting and preparing children for competitive events 

Join Sally Neuberger, LCSW-C, for a frank and fast Zoom workshop on parenting children as they navigate the fun and fear of competition. From theater auditions to competitive clubs, contests, and sports teams, children can learn from these experiences and learn about themselves! This workshop will also discuss how to support neurotypical and neurodiverse children in navigating these valuable life experiences.

Register Now

Ask Questions in Advance

Join the Hunters Woods PTA!

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IMPORTANT DATES

October 18: Picture Day

October 26, 4-8pm: Chipotle Fundraiser (South Lakes Plaza)

October 28: 3 Hour Early Release Monday- 12:40pm dismissal

October 31: 2 Hour Early Release, End of Quarter 1, 1:40 pm dismissal

Subscribe to the PTA Google Calendar

Check out community events advertised in our PTA eNews.

Volunteer for Picture Day

The PTA needs several volunteers to help make picture day a success. Sign up here.

Picture day flyers and order forms will be sent home with students this week.

 

Show Your Mustang Pride! Order School Shirts Today

Short ($15) and long-sleeve ($25) shirts available in youth and adult sizes.

Order by October 25.

The PTA will distribute the shirts in late November.

HWES PTA Presents a Musical Production
Willy Wonka, Jr.

Auditions are open to all 4th - 6th graders.

Please see our note regarding the change in grades eligible for this year's musical.

Audition workshop: Thursday, Oct 17

Auditions: Tuesday, Oct 22 and Wednesday, Oct 23 (if needed)

Callbacks, by request only, NOW: Friday, Oct 25 (this date was adjusted due to the 4th grade field trip to Jamestown) 

Get more information and register for auditions.

More musical information available on the PTA website.

PTA event managed by the PTA Musical Committee

 

Enjoy Chipotle and Support the Hunters Woods PTA 

When: Saturday, October 26 from 4-8 pm

Where: Chipotle, 11160 South Lakes Drive, #G2, Reston

Order online for pick up using code NZJVT4Q or show this flyer in the restaurant. (Flyers will be sent home in Thursday folders on October 24)

Click our poll to let us know if you'll be there!

 

October is ADHD Awareness Month

Check out this resource from the FCPS Family Resource Center

ADHD - Does Gender Matter?
By Patricia O. Quinn, MD, Developmental Pediatrician, Washington, DC

Contact the PTA VP of Special Education, Sarita Johnson at [email protected].

Food 4 Thought

Food 4 Thought is a PTA-sponsored initiative to help students in need with healthy, shelf-stable food for the weekends and school-day snacks.

Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms. Sign up here. 

Donate to our Pantry: Check out our Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the box outside the main office, or Amazon purchases can be shipped directly to the school (choose the Food 4 Thought gift registry address).

Specific pantry items needed include:

• Gift cards to grocery stores, Costco, or Amazon
• Shelf-stable white milk (single servings)
• Vegetarian soups and meals
• Fruit cups and applesauce
• Instant oatmeal packets or single-serve cereal
• Tuna salad and cracker kits

Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at [email protected].

 

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Fall 2024 Special Education Workshop Series

October 23: Measurable IEP Goals

November 6: Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings

November 20: Dispute Resolution

Meetings will be held on Zoom and will start at 6:30 pm (and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).

Register at https://bit.ly/3SZulQr

 

Festive Follies

Audition for NextStop's special troupe of student singers and actors (Grade 3-8) who will bring holiday cheer to stage and the larger community this winter.

Accepting student auditions through October 18.

Learn more.

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IMPORTANT DATES

October 14: Teacher Workday, No School

October 18: Picture Day

October 26, 4-8pm: Chipotle Fundraiser (South Lakes Plaza)

October 28: 3 Hour Early Release Monday- 12:40pm dismissal

October 31: 2 Hour Early Release, End of Quarter 1, 1:40 pm dismissal

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Check out community events advertised in our PTA eNews.

Volunteer for Picture Day

The PTA needs several volunteers to help make picture day a success. Sign up here.

Picture day flyers and order forms will be sent home with students this week.

 

Show Your Mustang Pride! Order School Shirts Today

Short ($15) and long-sleeve ($25) shirts available in youth and adult sizes.

Order by October 25.

The PTA will distribute the shirts in late November.

HWES PTA Presents a Musical Production
Willy Wonka, Jr.

Auditions are open to all 4th - 6th graders.

Please see our note regarding the change in grades eligible for this year's musical.

Audition workshop: Thursday, Oct 17

Auditions: Tuesday, Oct 22 and Wednesday, Oct 23 (if needed)

Callbacks, by request only, NOW: Friday, Oct 25 (this date was adjusted due to the 4th grade field trip to Jamestown) 

Get more information and register for auditions.

More musical information available on the PTA website.

PTA event managed by the PTA Musical Committee

 

 

October is ADHD Awareness Month

Check out this resource from the FCPS Family Resource Center

I Can’t Focus
When ADHD Impacts Your Child’s Math & Writing Performance by Ann Dolin, M.Ed.

Contact the PTA VP of Special Education, Sarita Johnson at [email protected].

Food 4 Thought

Food 4 Thought is a PTA-sponsored initiative to help students in need with healthy, shelf-stable food for the weekends and school-day snacks.

Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms. Sign up here. 

Donate to our Pantry: Check out our Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the box outside the main office, or Amazon purchases can be shipped directly to the school (choose the Food 4 Thought gift registry address).

Specific pantry items needed include:

• Gift cards to grocery stores, Costco, or Amazon
• Shelf-stable white milk (single servings)
• Vegetarian soups and meals
• Fruit cups and applesauce
• Instant oatmeal packets or single-serve cereal
• Tuna salad and cracker kits

Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at [email protected].

 

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Fall 2024 Special Education Workshop Series

October 9: Anatomy of an IEP

October 23: Measurable IEP Goals

November 6: Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings

November 20: Dispute Resolution

Meetings will be held on Zoom and will start at 6:30 pm (and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).

Register at https://bit.ly/3SZulQr

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Hunters Woods PTA eNews 10.2.2024

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IMPORTANT DATES

October 3: Rosh Hashanah, No School

October 4: Teacher Workday, No School

October 9 (morning): Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day

October 14: Teacher Workday, No School

October 18: Picture Day

October 26, 4-8pm: Chipotle Fundraiser (South Lakes Plaza)

October 28: Early Release Monday- 12:40pm dismissal

October 31- End of Quarter 1

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Hello Hunters Woods Mustangs!

It’s been a humid and rainy week, but we're looking forward to a bright and sunny long weekend ahead! We’re also fortunate that our area avoided the severe weather that impacted other regions, and we send our best to those working through the aftermath.

We had our first PTA meeting in September. Check out the Meeting Presentation, Board Roles and Responsibilities, and our Volunteer Survey. 

Mark your calendars for our next PTA meeting on Wednesday, November 13th. 

September Highlights: 

• Hunters Woods' very first Spanish class started for the school year. 
• Thank you for helping stock up the teacher's lounge!
• First movie night was a great success.

This month we’ve got some exciting activities lined up:

• Baroody after school classes start on Tuesday, October 8th. We need 2 more students to register for Bop & Groove on Thursdays (or Thursday classes may be cancelled). Register by the end of the day today.
• Support Walk, Bike, Roll to School day on the morning of Wednesday, October 9th.
• PTA Musical – Audition workshop scheduled for Thursday, October 17 with auditions to follow the next week.
• Dining for Dollars at Chipotle Saturday October 26th – Enjoy a meal while supporting our school!
• Teacher Appreciation – Let’s show our teachers some appreciation with a Fall beverage and treat cart.
• STEM clubs - Call for students, coaches, and volunteers for Lego League, MathCounts, Odyssey of the Mind, and Science Olympiad.

We can’t wait to see you at these events!

Sharlyne Tsai

Your PTA President

Show Your Mustang Pride! Order School Shirts Today

Short ($15) and long-sleeve ($25) shirts available in youth and adult sizes.

Order by October 25.

The PTA will distribute the shirts in late November.

This year's PTA Musical is Willy Wonka Jr.

Auditions are open to all 4th - 6th graders.

Audition workshop: Thursday, Oct 17

Auditions: Tuesday, Oct 22 and Wednesday, Oct 23 (if needed)

Callbacks, by request only: Thursday, Oct 24 

Get more information and register for auditions.

 

Join a STEM Club

Calling for students, club coaches, and volunteers.

Register a student or sign-up to be a club coach or volunteer.

STEM Clubs foster ingenuity and creativity, encourage experimentation, inspire problem-solving, and contribute to society.

To learn more about Lego League, MathCounts, Odyssey of the Mind, and Science Olympiad, contact Richard Baca at [email protected].

Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day: Get together with your neighbors!

Wednesday, October 9, morning

FCPS will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools. Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school, and to work with their school and PTA or PTO to assemble bike trains or walking groups for the event. Schools are encouraged to register online with Walk and Bike to School. Get more information about Walk to School Day.

This year, we're inviting Hunters Woods students to travel together from their neighborhood in a group or from the Hunters Woods Pool.

• Celebrate when you arrive at school by signing the banner and receive your gift at Door 1.

• Secure your bike at the racks located by the K & R loop or the bottom of the bus loop. 
• Students who ride the bus can plan to walk with their families & friends before or after school to participate.  

Questions? Contact our local coordinators Mr. Silva ([email protected]) or Ms. Williams ([email protected]).

 

October is ADHD Awareness Month

Check out this resource from the FCPS Family Resource Center

ADHD & SPD: Stop Power Struggles, Start Building Confidence by Kirk Martin

Contact the PTA VP of Special Education, Sarita Johnson at [email protected].

Food 4 Thought

Food 4 Thought is a PTA-sponsored initiative to help students in need with healthy, shelf-stable food for the weekends and school-day snacks.

Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms. Sign up here. 

Donate to our Pantry: Check out our Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the box outside the main office, or Amazon purchases can be shipped directly to the school (choose the Food 4 Thought gift registry address).

Specific pantry items needed include:

• Gift cards to grocery stores, Costco, or Amazon
• Shelf-stable white milk (single servings)
• Vegetarian soups and meals
• Fruit cups and applesauce
• Instant oatmeal packets or single-serve cereal
• Tuna salad and cracker kits

Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at [email protected].

 

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Fall 2024 Special Education Workshop Series

September 25: From Referral to Eligibility

October 9: Anatomy of an IEP

October 23: Measurable IEP Goals

November 6: Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings

November 20: Dispute Resolution

Meetings will be held on Zoom and will start at 6:30 pm (and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).

Register at https://bit.ly/3SZulQr

Next Stop Theatre Education Programs

Ready to turn your student's no-school days into Broadway adventures? Our Get to Know a Musical program is back. Perfect for all levels.

October 3: Mary Poppins

October 4: Descendants

October 14: The Addams Family

November 4: Newsies

November 5: Hamilton

January 29: The Lion King

March 31: Once Upon a Mattress

April 1: The Greatest Showman

WinterFest- Ring in the New Year with Theater Adventures

December 30: Get to Know a Musical: Holiday Inn

December 31: NYE Around the World

January 2: Improv and Games

January 3: Dance Party Day

For more information, check out Next Stop Theatre's website.

Join the Hunters Woods PTA!

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Hunters Woods PTA Special Notice

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Register for After School Enrichment Registration closes tonight at midnight!

Check out the complete fall schedule here: https://bc-ffx-hunterswoods.jumbula.com/fall-2024

Several after school classes with low registration are in danger of being cancelled. If additional Thursday classes do not get enrollment, we may need to cancel all Thursday classes.

Classes that need 

Bop and Groove (Thursdays, Grades K-6) Minimum not met

Need to get some practice for the musical? Join Adrenaline Dance studio in this high energy beginner dance class. Bop and Groove will teach your child the basics in both jazz and hip hop helping to improve their rhythm, coordination and balance. Great class to practice for the school musical! REGISTER NOW

Canvas and Clay (Thursdays, Grades 4-6) with KidCreate Studio (new vendor) Minimum not met

Experiment with many different types of art while learning simple step-by-step painting and clay techniques! Students will make 3D bears, owls that glow-in-the-dark, a scratchboard painting of a cat and so much more! REGISTER NOW

Scratch Jr. Coding (Tuesdays, Grades K-2)  Minimum almost met

Scratch Jr is a fun and engaging visual programming language for young children to learn the basics of coding. In this course, children will use Scratch Jr to create interactive narrated stories, games, and animations in their own voice by dragging and dropping blocks to specify the actions of their program. In addition, children will also learn how to use loops to repeat actions, control structures to make decisions, and variables to store and manipulate data. REGISTER NOW

STEM Time Travelers with iSTEAM (Thursdays, Grades K-4) Currently meets minimum enrollment, but could be cancelled if other Thursday classes do not get enrollments

Through a blend of hands-on experimentation, design challenges, and historical inquiry, students will gain a deeper understanding of groundbreaking inventions like the wheel, the telegraph, and other marvels of engineering. REGISTER NOW

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Hunters Woods PTA eNews 9.25.2024

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IMPORTANT DATES

October 3: Rosh Hashanah, No School

October 4: Teacher Workday, No School

October 14: Teacher Workday, No School

October 18: Picture Day

October 28: Early Release Monday- 12:40pm dismissal

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PTA Meeting Recap

Our first meeting was filled with new faces and energy for the coming school year. If you missed it, check out the highlights:

• Introduction to the board and school administration.
• Overview of upcoming events including movie night, the school musical, and teacher appreciation activities.
• Highlights of volunteer opportunities (both one-time and ongoing) and open committee positions. Check out our volunteer survey to get involved.
• Adoption of this year’s budget.

Check out the Meeting Presentation, Board Roles and Responsibilities, and our Volunteer Survey.

Next meeting will be November 13.

After School Enrichment: Additional Enrollments Needed for Some Classes to Proceed (see below)

Fall 2024 After School Enrichment

Check out our schedule for after school enrichment classes.

Registration closes on Sunday, September 29.

NOTE: Classes have a minimum enrollment, and we have several classes that need additional enrollments in order to proceed:

Scratch Jr. Coding K-2nd

Fun in Art 2nd-6th

Bop & Groove K-6th

STEM: Time Travelers K-4th

Canvas and Clay 4th-6th

Limited financial aid opportunities are available for those who qualify. Please indicate your request when you register.

Classes begin on October 8.

 

Please help us thank our amazing staff!

In recognition of International Happiness at Work Week, let's stock the teachers lounge with snacks and drinks.

You can purchase items from our Amazon wish list and either deliver them to the office or ship directly to the school.

Items due by Friday, Sept 27. Lounge will be stocked on Monday, Sept 30.

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

 

Join a STEM Club

Calling for students, club coaches, and volunteers.

STEM Clubs foster ingenuity and creativity, encourage experimentation, inspire problem-solving, and contribute to society.

To learn more about Lego League, MathCounts, Odyssey of the Mind, and Science Olympiad, contact Richard Baca at [email protected].

Food 4 Thought

Food 4 Thought is a PTA-sponsored initiative to help students in need with healthy, shelf-stable food for the weekends and school-day snacks.

Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms. Sign up here. 

We are in need of volunteers to deliver food bags Tuesday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 2.

Donate to our Pantry: Check out our Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the box outside the main office, or Amazon purchases can be shipped directly to the school (choose the Food 4 Thought gift registry address).

Specific pantry items needed include:

• Gift cards to grocery stores, Costco, or Amazon
• Shelf-stable white milk (single servings)
• Fruit cups and applesauce
• Instant oatmeal packets or single-serve cereal
• Tuna salad and cracker kits

Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at [email protected].

 

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Fall 2024 Special Education Workshop Series

September 25: From Referral to Eligibility

October 9: Anatomy of an IEP

October 23: Measurable IEP Goals

November 6: Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings

November 20: Dispute Resolution

Meetings will be held on Zoom and will start at 6:30 pm (and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).

Register at https://bit.ly/3SZulQr

 

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Understanding Special Education Workshop

October 8, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm.

Register at https://bit.ly/4dzU2Qa

Next Stop Theatre Education Programs

Ready to turn your student's no-school days into Broadway adventures? Our Get to Know a Musical program is back. Perfect for all levels.

October 3: Mary Poppins

October 4: Descendants

October 14: The Addams Family

November 4: Newsies

November 5: Hamilton

January 29: The Lion King

March 31: Once Upon a Mattress

April 1: The Greatest Showman

WinterFest- Ring in the New Year with Theater Adventures

December 30: Get to Know a Musical: Holiday Inn

December 31: NYE Around the World

January 2: Improv and Games

January 3: Dance Party Day

For more information, check out Next Stop Theatre's website.

Reston Association Community Yard Sale

Saturday, Sept. 28th from 8:30am – 1:00pm (Rain Date: 9/29)

No early birds as gates open at 8:30 a.m. 

Location:

12010 Sunrise Valley Drive
(near Reston Wegmans)

This is a great time to find bargains for home or college dorm.

Kids clothes/toys, kitchen items, furniture and more!

 Pizza/drinks will be available for purchase.

In case of rain, call 703-435-6577 after 4:30am the morning of the event for a recorded message.

 

Free Chess Classes

Join the School of Chess Excellence for free introductory chess classes.

When: Thursday, September 12, 19, and 26 from 6:00 - 7:30pm

Where: Floris United Methodist Church in Herndon

For more information, visit www.vcwchesskids.com

Join the Hunters Woods PTA!

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Hunters Woods PTA eNews 9.18.2024

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IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday, September 18: PTA Meeting- 6:15pm Doors open. Come early to meet other parents. 6:30pm Meeting start

Monday, September 23: Early Release Monday- 12:40pm Dismissal

October 3: Rosh Hashanah, No School

October 4: Teacher Workday, No School

October 14: Teacher Workday, No School

October 18: Picture Day

October 28: Early Release Monday- 12:40pm dismissal

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PTA Meeting

Join us at our first PTA meeting of the year to meet the President and the Board. Learn about upcoming activities and how you can get involved.

Wednesday, September 18

6:15pm - Doors Open, Come early to meet other parents

6:30pm - Meeting Start

Location: HWES Library (Enter through the front door of the school and follow signs to the library)

 

Please help us thank our amazing staff!

In recognition of International Happiness at Work Week, let's stock the teachers lounge with snacks and drinks.

You can purchase items from our Amazon wish list and either deliver them to the office or ship directly to the school.

Items due by Friday, Sept 27. Lounge will be stocked on Monday, Sept 30.

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Fall 2024 After School Enrichment

Check out our schedule for after school enrichment classes.

Registration NOW OPEN! Classes begin on October 8.

Note, registration closes on Sunday, September 29.

Classes begin on October 8.

 

Join a STEM Club

Calling for students and club coaches.

STEM Clubs foster ingenuity and creativity, encourage experimentation, inspire problem-solving, and contribute to society.

To learn more about Lego League, MathCounts, Odyssey of the Mind, and Science Olympiad, contact Richard Baca at [email protected].

Food 4 Thought

Food 4 Thought is a PTA-sponsored initiative to help students in need with healthy, shelf-stable food for the weekends and school-day snacks.

Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms. Sign up here.

Donate to our Pantry: Check out our Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the box outside the main office, or Amazon purchases can be shipped directly to the school (choose the Food 4 Thought gift registry address).

Specific pantry items needed include:

• Gift cards to grocery stores, Costco, or Amazon
• Shelf-stable white milk (single servings)
• Fruit cups and applesauce
• Instant oatmeal packets or single-serve cereal
• Tuna salad and cracker kits

Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at [email protected].

 

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Fall 2024 Special Education Workshop Series

September 25: From Referral to Eligibility

October 9: Anatomy of an IEP

October 23: Measurable IEP Goals

November 6: Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings

November 20: Dispute Resolution

Meetings will be held on Zoom and will start at 6:30 pm (and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).

Register at https://bit.ly/3SZulQr

 

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Understanding Special Education Workshop

October 8, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm.

Register at https://bit.ly/4dzU2Qa

 

Free Chess Classes

Join the School of Chess Excellence for free introductory chess classes.

When: Thursday, September 12, 19, and 26 from 6:00 - 7:30pm

Where: Floris United Methodist Church in Herndon

For more information, visit www.vcwchesskids.com

 

Hispanic Heritage Storytime at Scrawl Books

Featuring Authors Gabriella Aldeman and Tracey Kyle

Saturday, September 21 at 11am at Scrawl Books in Reston

More information is available on the Scrawl Books website.

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Hunters Woods PTA eNews 9.17.2024

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Please Join Us- First PTA Meeting of the Year Wednesday, September 18

6:15pm - Doors Open, Come early to meet other parents

6:30pm - Meeting Start

Location: HWES Library (Enter through the front door of the school and follow signs to the library)

Agenda

• Welcome from President and Executive VP
• Introduction to PTA Board and Roles/Responsibilities
• Welcome from Principal
• Board Member Program Updates and Upcoming Events
• Budget Presentation/Approval
• Question & Answers

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Hunters Woods PTA eNews 9.11.2024

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IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, September 13: South Lakes High School Homecoming Parade

Wednesday, September 18: PTA Meeting- 6:15pm Doors open. Come early to meet other parents. 6:30pm Meeting start

Monday, September 23: Early Release Monday- 12:40pm Dismissal

October 3: Rosh Hashanah, No School

October 4: Teacher Workday, No School

October 14: Teacher Workday, No School

October 28: Early Release Monday- 12:40pm dismissal

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PTA Meeting

Join us at our first PTA meeting of the year to meet the President and the Board. Here about upcoming activities and how you can get involved.

Wednesday, September 18

6:15pm - Doors Open, Come early to meet other parents

6:30pm - Meeting Start

Location: HWES Library

 

South Lakes High School Homecoming Parade

Join your Hunters Woods friends and staff to walk in the South Lakes High School Homecoming Parade!

Date: Friday, September 13, 4:30 pm

Where: Hunters Woods Shopping Center

The parade route goes from Hunters Woods Shopping Center to South Lakes High School and is approximately 2 miles one-way.

Please sign up to participate in the parade. Submit one form per child.

Each child must have an adult chaperone. An adult can chaperone several children.

Please bring a bag of candy to pass out along the parade route!

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Fall 2024 After School Enrichment

Check out our schedule for after school enrichment classes.

Registration begins Monday, September 16 and closes on Sunday, September 29.

Classes begin on October 8.

Food 4 Thought

Food 4 Thought is a PTA-sponsored initiative to help students in need with healthy, shelf-stable food for the weekends and school-day snacks.

Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms. Sign up here.

Donate to our Pantry: Check out our Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the box outside the main office, or Amazon purchases can be shipped directly to the school (choose the Food 4 Thought gift registry address).

Specific pantry items needed include:

• Gift cards to grocery stores, Costco, or Amazon
• Shelf-stable white milk (single servings)
• Fruit cups and applesauce
• Instant oatmeal packets or single-serve cereal
• Tuna salad and cracker kits

Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at [email protected].

Help Stock the Teachers Lounge!

Stock the lounge - help us provide an array of snacks for our teachers & school staff to enjoy! 

 

Free Chess Classes

Join the School of Chess Excellence for free introductory chess classes.

When: Thursday, September 12, 19, and 26 from 6:00 - 7:30pm

Where: Floris United Methodist Church in Herndon

For more information, visit www.vcwchesskids.com

 

Hispanic Heritage Storytime at Scrawl Books

Featuring Authors Gabriella Aldeman and Tracey Kyle

Saturday, September 21 at 11am at Scrawl Books in Reston

More information is available on the Scrawl Books website.

Join the Hunters Woods PTA!

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Hunters Woods PTA eNews 9.4.2024 IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, September 6: Movie Night, Doors Open at 6pm

Friday, September 13: South Lakes High School Homecoming Parade

Wednesday, September 18: PTA Meeting

Monday, September 23: Early Release Monday- 12:40pm Dismissal

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Hello Mustangs Families!

I hope you all enjoyed your Labor Day weekend! We’ve had a fantastic start to the school year, and I’m thrilled about the events PTA has lined up—movie night this Friday at 6pm. Our goal is to create fun and enriching experiences for our children, but we can’t do it without your support!

We need volunteers, sponsors, and members to help make these events a success. Together, we can create amazing opportunities for our kids in a safe and welcoming environment. Mark your calendars to join us in our first general PTA meeting of the year on September 18th. We're working on options to make it easier for families to attend, more details coming soon.

Some of the events we organize include skate and bingo nights, Lego League, math clubs, and so much more. Your membership and donations directly fund these programs.

One initiative I’m particularly excited about is our after-school Spanish language classes. Learning a new language can open up a world of opportunities for our kids! Classes will be held twice a week, and we need at least 12 students to sign up by Friday, September 6, for the class to proceed. Limited scholarships are available. If you have any questions, I’m here to help.

We also offer a variety of other after-school classes through Baroody—check them out below! We’ve heard your feedback about afterschool, and we’re actively addressing them as we observe and improve throughout the year.

I look forward to meeting everyone in our HWES community as we work together to create a vibrant, supportive environment for our kids.

Looking forward to an amazing year together and meeting each of you!

 

Sharlyne Tsai

Your HWES PTA President

Join the Hunters Woods PTA for Family Night at the Movies featuring Leo.

Friday, September 6 in the Gymnasium

Doors open at 6 pm. Movie starts at 6:15 pm.

Free to attend (donations accepted).

Refreshments available for purchase.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We need a handful of volunteers to help at movie night. Volunteer opportunities are open to adults, and middle and high schoolers. This is a great opportunity to earn some service hours. Sign up here.

Spanish after school

In partnership with Astar Explorer, the Hunters Woods PTA is offering an after school Spanish class for the full school year.

Program Details

September 24, 2024 - May 22, 2025

Tuesday and Thursday, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Costs

$75 Registration and Supplies | $1,500 Tuition

Payment can be made in full or in two installments.

Limited scholarships available. Send email to [email protected].

Register by September 6, 2024.

Fall 2024 After School Enrichment

Check out our schedule for after school enrichment classes.

Registration begins Monday, September 16 and closes on Sunday, September 29.

Classes begin on October 8.

 

South Lakes High School Homecoming Parade

Join your Hunters Woods friends and staff to walk in the South Lakes High School Homecoming Parade!

Date: Friday, September 13, 4:30 pm

Where: Hunters Woods Shopping Center

The parade route goes from Hunters Woods Shopping Center to South Lakes High School and is approximately 2 miles one-way.

Please sign up to participate in the parade. Submit one form per child.

Each child must have an adult chaperone. An adult can chaperone several children.

Please bring a bag of candy to pass out along the parade route!

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Food 4 Thought

Food 4 Thought is a PTA-sponsored initiative to help students in need with healthy, shelf-stable food for the weekends and school-day snacks.

Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms. Sign up here.

Donate to our Pantry: Check out our Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the box outside the main office, or Amazon purchases can be shipped directly to the school (choose the Food 4 Thought gift registry address).

Specific pantry items needed include:

• Gift cards to grocery stores, Costco, or Amazon
• Shelf-stable white milk (single servings)
• Fruit cups and applesauce
• Instant oatmeal packets or single-serve cereal
• Tuna salad and cracker kits

Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at [email protected].

Help Stock the Teachers Lounge!

Stock the lounge - help us provide an array of snacks for our teachers & school staff to enjoy! 

Girl Scout Troops are now forming at Hunters Woods Elementary.

For more Information:

Thursday, September 5- 6:30pm

Hunters Woods Cafeteria

Contact

Meg Hammett, Troop Organizer, [email protected], (571) 426-3236

RSVP Here 

 

Hispanic Heritage Storytime at Scrawl Books

Featuring Authors Gabriella Aldeman and Tracey Kyle

Saturday, September 21 at 11am at Scrawl Books in Reston

More information is available on the Scrawl Books website.

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Attendance: 703.262.7474 | Web | Twitter

Hunters Woods PTA eNews 8.28.2024 IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday, August 28: Back to School Night

Friday, August 30: No School

Monday, September 2: Labor Day, No School

Friday, September 6: Movie Night, Doors Open at 6pm

Friday, September 13: South Lakes High School Homecoming Parade

Wednesday, September 18: PTA Meeting

Monday, September 23: Early Release Monday- 12:40pm Dismissal

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Back to School Night

Join us Wednesday, August 28th. Classroom presentations are for parents and caregivers. If you cannot attend a session, teachers will share their presentations in Schoology.  

Kindergarten

Grades 1 & 2

Grades 3 & 4

Grades 5 & 6

5:30 pm -6:05 pm 

6:10 pm -6:45 pm

6:50pm - 7:25 pm

7:30pm - 8:10 pm

 

In partnership with Astar Explorer, the Hunters Woods PTA is offering an after school Spanish class for the full school year.

Program Details

September 24, 2024 - May 22, 2025

Tuesday and Thursday, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Costs

$75 Registration and Supplies

$1,500 Tuition

Payment can be made in full or in two installments.

Register by September 6, 2024.

Fall 2024 After School Enrichment

Check out our schedule for after school enrichment classes.

Registration begins Monday, September 16 and closes on Sunday, September 29.

Classes begin on October 8.

Join the Hunters Woods PTA for Family Night at the Movies featuring Leo.

Friday, September 6 in the Gymnasium

Doors open at 6 pm. Movie starts at 6:15 pm.

Free to attend (donations accepted).

Refreshments available for purchase.

We need a handful of volunteers to help at movie night. Volunteer opportunities are open to adults, and middle and high schoolers. This is a great opportunity to earn some service hours. Sign up here.

 

South Lakes High School Homecoming Parade

Join your Hunters Woods friends and staff to walk in the South Lakes High School Homecoming Parade!

Date: Friday, September 13, 4:30 pm

Where: Hunters Woods Shopping Center

The parade route goes from Hunters Woods Shopping Center to South Lakes High School and is approximately 2 miles one-way.

Please sign up to participate in the parade. Submit one form per child.

Each child must have an adult chaperone.  An adult can chaperone several children.

Please bring a bag of candy to pass out along the parade route!

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

PTA Volunteers Needed

Help us make a difference in the Hunters Woods community! 

Check out our special events and sign up for your areas of interest by completing this survey.

We'll reach out to those who sign up with more information.

Contact Sharlyne Tsai ([email protected]) for more information.

Help Stock the Teachers Lounge!

Stock the lounge - help us provide an array of snacks for our teachers & school staff to enjoy! 

Girl Scout Troops are now forming at Hunters Woods Elementary.

For more Information:

Thursday, September 5- 6:30pm

Hunters Woods Cafeteria

Contact

Meg Hammett, Troop Organizer, [email protected], (571) 426-3236

RSVP Here 

 

Herndon Children's Chorus

Does your child love to sing? The Herndon Children's Chorus is a new ensemble for youth age 8-12. Performance opportunities will be available throughout the year.

Rehearsals: Mondays 6-7:30pm starting on September 16.

Register online at https://www.herndonwebtrac.com.

For more information contact Kate Keifer.

[email protected]

(703) 435-6800 x2120.

Registration Open for Optimist Club of Herndon's Youth Sports

Includes baseball, basketball, cheerleading, field hockey, flag football, and lacrosse.

For more information visit http://www.herndonoptimist.org.

Join the Hunters Woods PTA!

2401 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA 20191  |  Main Phone: 703.262.7400 
Attendance: 703.262.7474 | Web | Twitter

Hunters Woods PTA eNews 8.21.2024 IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday, August 28: Back to School Night

Friday, August 30: No School

Monday, September 2: Labor Day, No School

Friday, September 6: Movie Night, Doors Open at 6pm

Friday, September 13: South Lakes High School Homecoming Parade

Wednesday, September 18: PTA Meeting

Monday, September 23: Early Release Monday- 12:40pm Dismissal

 

Hello Hunters Woods Mustangs!

I hope everyone had a great summer! We're having a great start to the school year! Things are off to a quick start, and we want to make sure everyone is prepared to have an amazing school year. 

The Hunters Woods PTA is run by parent volunteers. Our mission is to enhance the educational experience for all Mustangs.

Thank you to those that have already joined the PTA—we greatly appreciate your support. If you haven’t yet, there's still time to join the PTA today! Your membership donation helps the PTA fund programs including afterschool enrichment, teacher appreciation, teacher mini-grants, field trips, STEM activities, and more. There is no requirement to volunteer though volunteers are greatly appreciated.

We have some amazing events planned for this school year and are looking for volunteers to help make them happen. Please take a minute to fill out our volunteer opportunity survey.

Be sure to mark your calendars for Back to School Night on August 28th and our first movie night on September 6 (free to all).

For after school enrichment, we've got an exciting new offering this year—Spanish classes. See below for more details. Also, stay tuned for additional after school enrichment offerings in the coming weeks.

And, finally, if you ordered a car magnet, we'll be sending those home with your child in the next week.

Thank you for your support!

Sharlyne Tsai, PTA President

 

 

In partnership with Astar Explorer, the Hunters Woods PTA is offering an after school Spanish class for the full school year.

Program Details

September 24, 2024 - May 22, 2025

Tuesday and Thursday, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Costs

$75 Registration and Supplies

$1,500 Tuition

Payment can be made in full or in two installments.

Register by September 6, 2024.

PTA Volunteers Needed

Help us make a difference in the Hunters Woods community! 

Check out our special events and sign up for your areas of interest by completing this survey.

We'll reach out to those who sign up with more information.

Contact Sharlyne Tsai ([email protected]) for more information.

Back to School Night

Join us Wednesday, August 28th. Classroom presentations are for parents and caregivers. If you cannot attend a session, teachers will share their presentations in Schoology.  

Kindergarten

Grades 1 & 2

Grades 3 & 4

Grades 5 & 6

5:30 pm -6:05 pm 

6:10 pm -6:45 pm

6:50pm - 7:25 pm

7:30pm - 8:10 pm

Join the Hunters Woods PTA for Family Night at the Movies featuring Leo.

Friday, September 6 in the Gymnasium

Doors open at 6 pm. Movie starts at 6:15 pm.

Free to attend (donations accepted).

Refreshments available for purchase.

We need a handful of volunteers to help at movie night. Volunteer opportunities are open to adults, and middle and high schoolers. This is a great opportunity to earn some service hours. Sign up here.

Help Stock the Teachers Lounge!

Stock the lounge - help us provide an array of snacks for our teachers & school staff to enjoy! 

 

Herndon Children's Chorus

Does your child love to sing? The Herndon Children's Chorus is a new ensemble for youth age 8-12. Performance opportunities will be available throughout the year.

Rehearsals: Mondays 6-7:30pm starting on September 16.

Register online at https://www.herndonwebtrac.com.

For more information contact Kate Keifer.

[email protected]

(703) 435-6800 x2120.

Registration Open for Optimist Club of Herndon's Youth Sports

Includes baseball, basketball, cheerleading, field hockey, flag football, and lacrosse.

For more information visit http://www.herndonoptimist.org.

Join the Hunters Woods PTA!

2401 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA 20191  |  Main Phone: 703.262.7400 
Attendance: 703.262.7474 | Web | Twitter

Hunters Woods PTA eNews 8.14.2024 IMPORTANT DATES

Thursday, August 15: Back to School Open House

Monday, August 19: First Day of School

Wednesday, August 28: Back to School Night

Friday, August 30: No School

Monday, September 2: Labor Day, No School

Friday, September 6: Movie Night

 

Stop by to find your new classroom, say hello to your teachers, drop of school supplies, and any needed medication to the clinic. 

Thursday August 15, 2024

Last Names A-M   2:30 - 3:15 PM 

Last Names N-Z   3:15 - 4:00 PM

PTA Volunteers Needed

Help us make a difference in the Hunters Woods community! 

Check out our special events and sign up for your areas of interest by completing this survey.

We'll reach out to those who sign up with more information.

Contact Sharlyne Tsai ([email protected]) for more information.

Join the Hunters Woods PTA for Family Night at the Movies featuring Leo.

Friday, September 6 in the Gymnasium

Doors open at 6pm. Movie starts at 6:15pm.

Suggested donation of $5 per person, or $20 maximum per family.

Refreshments available for purchase.

 

We need a handful of volunteers to help at movie night. Volunteer opportunities are open to adults, and middle and high schoolers. This is a great opportunity to earn some service hours. Sign up here.

Donation Request

Do you have a gently used refrigerator looking for a new home? We'd love to use it in the teacher's lounge.

Contact [email protected].

Help Stock the Teachers Lounge!

Stock the lounge - help us provide an array of snacks for our teachers & school staff to enjoy! 

Join the Hunters Woods PTA!

2401 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA 20191  |  Main Phone: 703.262.7400 
Attendance: 703.262.7474 | Web | Twitter

Hunters Woods PTA eNews 8.8.2024 IMPORTANT DATES

Thursday, August 8 - 4:30pm: Popsicles on the Playground- CANCELED

Thursday, August 15: Back to School Open House

Monday, August 19: First day of school

August 8 Popsicles on the Playground: CANCELED

Due to the forecast of rain this afternoon, we are canceling today's Popsicles on the Playground event. 

Looking forward to seeing you next week at the Open House!

Join the Hunters Woods PTA!

2401 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA 20191  |  Main Phone: 703.262.7400 
Attendance: 703.262.7474 | Web | Twitter