A Message from our Administrators
Happy Friday Hunt Valley Families,
This week brought cooler temperatures and continued enjoyment for learning! Our patrols and 3rd graders learned about and practiced bus safety with FCPS transportation. Thank you to our patrol sponsors, Lindsey Dwyer and Sharon Sacks for organizing this training.
As a reminder, Monday, October 20th is a county-wide holiday. We will see everyone on Tuesday, October 21st. On Tuesday, we will begin celebrating Digital Citizenship Week. Please see information below.
Next Friday, October 24th is our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat hosted by our fabulous PTA. Please consider hosting a trunk! You will find more information here.
Friday, October 31st, the SCA will have their first spirit day--Book Character Day! Students are able to wear school appropriate costumes to dress as a character from a book. Face masks, inflatables, weapons, and large hats are prohibited.
In this edition of News You Choose you will find information about:
-upcoming dates
-Digital Citizehship Week
-Disability Awareness Month
-Bullying Prevention Month
-School Picture Makeups
-Thanksgiving Luncheon--ACTION REQUIRED
-Pumpkin Parade
-Veterans Day--Volunteers Needed
-Trunk or Treating @ WSHS
-Early Release Wednesdays
-National School Lunch Week
-When Should You Child Stay Home?
-Bond Referendum
-Boundary Review
-Elementary Language Arts Grades
-Volunteering in FCPS--ACTION REQUIRED
-Cell Phone Policy
-Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
-Attendance
-Varsity Tutors
-Sign-up to eat lunch with your child
We hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Keieownna Hightower, Principal
Chrissy Gibbs, Assistant Principal
Eric Kopacz, Assistant Principal
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Mark Your Calendar
October 20--NO SCHOOL (Diwali)
October 24--Trunk or Treat
October 29-- 3 Hour Early Release/Picture Retakes
October 31--End of the Quarter/2 Hour Early Release and SCA Spirit Day--Book Character Day
November 3 & 4--NO SCHOOL for Students
November 10--Veterans Day Celebration
November 11--Veterans Day Holiday--NO SCHOOL
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Digital Citizenship & Spirit Week — October 20-24, 2025!
Next week, Hunt Valley Elementary will celebrate Digital Citizenship Week 2025, joining schools across the nation in empowering students to be smart, safe, and responsible digital citizens. Each day focuses on an important theme from Common Sense Education — from critical thinking to healthy tech habits — with matching Spirit Days to make learning fun!
Spirit Week Lineup:
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