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Wolf News 11/20/24

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📅Upcoming Calendar Dates

November 20th - Chipotle Spirit Night, 4-8pm
November 22 - Substitute Appreciation Day
November 27th - 29th No School, Thanksgiving Break
December 1st - Due date for Reflections Entries
December 2nd - Boundary Review Meeting at Westfield HS, 6:30 pm
December 9th - Early Release Monday @ 12:30 pm
December 10th- Chorus Concert, 7 pm, Oak Hill ES Cafeteria
December 11th - Big Buns Spirit Night
December 15th - Due date for Full-Time AAP Referrals
December 17th - Band and Strings Concert @ FMS gym
December 23rd to Jan 3rd - Winter Break

Chipotle Spirit Night-November 20th

Take a break and have Chipotle for dinner! From 4-8 pm on November 20th the Franklin Farm Chipotle will donate 25% of sales to Oak Hill Elementary School. You can show the flyer in person or on your phone or use code XDVA6EZ if you order online. Not valid on delivery orders.

Please Donate to the Supply Drive for INOVA Children's Hospital

Oak Hill's Student Council is collecting new unwrapped toys or comfort items for Inova Children's Hospital. Donations will be accepted in the Oak Hill ES lobby November 18th through December 13th. The hospital has provided an Amazon wishlist for suggested donations. If you have questions, please email Mrs. Dolenc at [email protected]

Boundary Review Community Meetings

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on December 2nd at Westfield High School Cafeteria at 6:30 pm.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

Friday, November 22nd is National Substitute Appreciation Day.

Thank you to all of our wonderful Oak Hill ES substitute teachers!

We appreciate you!

Impact Aid forms- Reminder

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is available to complete in ParentVue until January. The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:

Military families.
Federally connected families.
Families living on a military base.

Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. For families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form was sent home with your student. Please return no later than December 13th. Your information will be kept strictly confidential. Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.

Advanced Academics News

Thank you to those families who attended the AAP Full-Time presentation in October. For those that couldn’t attend, you can find the Slide Deck here.

Full-Time AAP Application process

Required: Parents in grades 2-6 who wish to refer to their children for level IV for the 2024-25 school year need to complete the AAP Full Time Referral Form and sign it.

Optional Documents:

1. Questionnaire Parent Questionnaire (with ratings circled, examples underneath, and signature) See Slide Deck pages 17-18

2. Two pages of Student Work Samples (PDF only..no animated files): See pages 15-16 of Slide Deck (must be single-sided, contain only 1-2 work samples per page).

No letters of recommendations or extracurricular activities permitted

A separate page describing the work samples is accepted and does not count as one of the two pages.

The referral form and optional documents are due electronically to Cathy Lahr at [email protected] by December 15th. Please attach all documents in one email using separate attachments. No late referrals will be accepted.

Handwashing Reminders

As we transition into the fall and winter seasons, it's important for our students to remember the importance of practicing good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette. These simple practices can significantly reduce the spread of germs, particularly during the upcoming holiday season when gatherings and travel increase.

Key Reminders:

Wash Hands Frequently: Encourage students to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after using the restroom, and after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing.
Use Hand Sanitizer: When soap and water are not readily available, provide access to alcohol-based hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol content.
Cover Coughs and Sneezes: Remind students to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue or their elbow when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of tissues properly in a wastebasket and wash their hands.
Avoid Touching Face: Discourage students from touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Hand Washing Prevents The Spread of the Flu

Your Health Is In Your Hands with the Help from a Shark

Birthdays

If you would like to celebrate your child's birthday at school, please check with the teacher to see what might be appropriate. We do not distribute food treats for birthdays because of allergies.

Some ideas might be to donate a book or a boardgame to the classroom or come in to read to the class. Again, please check with your child's teacher in advance. Thank you.

Family Resource Center December Offerings

The Family Resource Center is offering several sessions in December. More information including registration information is available here. It is possible to view taped versions of the webinars if you are not available at those times.

Stress Less, Enjoy More. Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness: A Webinar for Families on Dec 6, 10-11:30 am
Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online on December 13th, 10-11:30 am
Youth Mental Health First Aid (in person course), December 20th 8:30-3:30 pm

American Education Week

For American Education Week (November 18-22) we celebrate ALL who work in our Oak Hill ES community: our bus drivers, cafeteria workers, counselors, support staff, teachers, leadership and more! Learn more from the National Education Association. Want to recognize someone from our school who goes above and beyond? Submit a nomination to FCPS Cares.

News From PTA National PTA Reflections Contest:

All entries for the PTA Reflections contest are due by December 1st. Mrs. Dolenc will collect the entries in the library. Or you may submit digitally to [email protected]. (<25 MB, include application form and child's details). School Judging will then follow and winners will be announced on December 6th

Spelling Bee:

The Spelling Bee competition is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their spelling skills and enjoy some healthy competition. Registration is free and open until January 15, 2025. See https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5285. Preliminary school rounds will be held in February 2025 (online format tbc).

2025 Fairfax County Spelling Bee: March 23rd, 2025. For any additional information or queries, please reach to [email protected].

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Wolf News 11/13/24

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🎖️Veterans Day Celebration🎖️

On Monday, we had the honor of celebrating Veterans Day with a special breakfast. It was a heartwarming event filled with gratitude, music, and community. We were thrilled to welcome our veterans and their families to our Wolf Pack. Their sacrifices and service have made our country what it is today.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our talented 4th grade chorus students, selected band students, and the chamber strings ensemble for their beautiful performances. Your music touched our hearts and made the event even more special. Thank you, PTA, for your support with this event. We also want to express our gratitude to our dedicated staff who worked tirelessly to make this event a success. Your efforts helped create a memorable experience for everyone.

In Partnership,

Kelly Durso, Principal

Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal

📜Report Cards & Impact Aid forms

Report cards and Impact Aid forms are coming home TODAY, Wednesday, November 13th. If you have signed up for paperless report cards, you will not receive a paper copy of the report card.

If you have not responded electronically to the Impact Aid survey form, please fill out and return tomorrow. FCPS needs a form from each student. Thank you for your cooperation.

📅Upcoming Calendar Dates

November 14th - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, wear purple!
November 15th - Make-up Picture Day
November 20th - Chipotle Spirit Night, 4-8pm
November 27th - 29th No School, Thanksgiving Break
December 1st - Due date for Reflections Entries
December 9th - Early Release Monday @ 12:30 pm
December 10th- Chorus Concert, 7 pm, Oak Hill ES Cafeteria
December 11th - Big Buns Spirit Night
December 15th - Due date for Full-Time AAP Referrals
December 17th - Band and Strings Concert @ FMS gym
December 23- Jan 3rd - Winter Break

Ruby Bridges Day- November 14th

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day is on Thursday, November 14th. The day honors Ruby Bridges, a civil rights icon who became the first Black child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans at age six. Join students across the country who are continuing the movement to end racism and unify our communities.Oak Hill is participating in this Walk to School Day and we are wearing purple!

Make-up Picture Day - Nov. 15th

Friday, November 15th is make-up picture day.

All students who were absent on the original picture day or who are new to Oak Hill will automatically have their picture taken.
Students who would like a re-take may also have their photo taken. Please just email the homeroom teacher to let them know and send your student to school with their original picture package to give back to the photographer. Find your picture ordering steps below:
Go to https://strawbridge.net . Click Order Pictures and enter the code FM449643. Then choose your package and pay. If you would like to proof your image before ordering, you will receive a proof flyer and/or an emial when the image is ready. At this time, you may incur a shipping fee as your order will be shipped directly to your home. For questions, please email [email protected].

Student Council Hospital Drive

Advanced Academics News

Thank you to those families who attended the AAP Full-Time presentation in October. For those that couldn’t attend, you can find the Slide Deck here.

Full-Time AAP Application process

Required: Parents in grades 2-6 who wish to refer to their children for level IV for the 2024-25 school year need to complete the AAP Full Time Referral Form and sign it.

Optional Documents:

1. Questionnaire Parent Questionnaire (with ratings circled, examples underneath, and signature) See Slide Deck pages 17-18

2. Two pages of Student Work Samples (PDF only..no animated files): See pages 15-16 of Slide Deck (must be single-sided, contain only 1-2 work samples per page).

No letters of recommendations or extracurricular activities permitted

A separate page describing the work samples is accepted and does not count as one of the two pages.

National School Psychology Week

This week (November 11th-18th) we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive.Thank you to Oak Hill's School psychologist, Melissa Sokol, for everything you do.

Boundary Review Community Meetings

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Region 5's meeting is at Westfield High School's cafeteria on December 2nd from from 6:30-8.

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School.

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

News From PTA Halloween Candy Donation for the USO:

Thank you for your generous donations of candy for the USO!

National PTA Reflections Contest:

All entries for the PTA Reflections contest are due by Dec 1st. Mrs. Dolenc will collect the entries in the library. School Judging will then follow and winners will be announced before December 15!

Spelling Bee:

We are excited to announce our upcoming Spelling Bee competition! This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their spelling skills and enjoy some healthy competition. We encourage all students from grades 1- 6 to participate, as this is a wonderful chance to build confidence, enhance vocabulary, and develop public speaking abilities. For more information, see Spelling Bee general FAQs.

Important Timelines: Registration is free and open at PTBoard until January 15,2025.

Preliminary School per Grade Round: February 2025 (online format tbc).

2025 Fairfax County Spelling Bee: March 23rd, 2025. For any additional information or queries, please reach to [email protected].

News From FCPS

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

Fall Testing Results
Boundary Review Community Meetings
Resources for Families

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

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No School on Monday, November 11th

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Reminder: No School Monday, 11/11

The school and office will be closed on Monday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day. We look forward to seeing students on Tuesday, November 12th.

Thank you to all our veterans for your courage, strength and dedication to keeping us safe.

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Full Time Advanced Academic Screening Process

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Advanced Academics News

As you may have seen in Wednesday's Wolf News, here is the information on applying for full time Advanced Academics for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Slide Deck of October Presentation

Thank you to those families who attended the AAP Full-Time presentation in October. For those that couldn’t attend, you can find the Slide Deck here.

Full-Time AAP Application process

Required: Parents in grades 2-6 who wish to refer to their children for level IV for the 2024-25 school year need to complete the AAP Full Time Referral Form and sign it.

Optional Documents:

1. Questionnaire Parent Questionnaire (with ratings circled, examples underneath, and signature). See Slide Deck pages 17-18.

2. Two pages of Student Work Samples (PDF only..no animated files): See pages 15-16 of Slide Deck.

Pages must be single sided.
Only 1 or 2 samples per page.
No letters of recommendations or extracurricular activities permitted.

A separate page describing the work samples is accepted and does not count as one of the two pages.

The referral form and optional documents are due electronically to Cathy Lahr at [email protected] by Sunday, December 15th. Please send all documents in one email using separate attachments for each document. No late referrals will be accepted.

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Wolf News 11/7/24

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Schedule Changes

On Thursday, November 7th, we will have MONDAY specials. Thursday specials will not happen this week. If you normally have band or strings on Monday, please bring your instrument on Thursday, November 7th.

Veterans Day, Monday, November 11th is a holiday for students and staff. Thank you to all service members, past and present.

Make-up Picture Day - Nov. 15th

Friday, November 15th is make-up picture day.

All students who were absent on the original picture day or who are new to Oak Hill will automatically have their picture taken.
Students who would like a re-take may also have their photo taken. Please just email the homeroom teacher to let them know and send your student to school with their original picture package to give back to the photographer. Find your picture ordering steps below:
Go to https://strawbridge.net . Click Order Pictures and enter the code FM449643. Then choose your package and pay. If you would like to proof your image before ordering, you will receive a proof flyer and/or an emial when the image is ready. At this time, you may incur a shipping fee as your order will be shipped directly to your home. For questions, please email [email protected].

Ruby Bridges Day- November 14th

Student Council Hospital Drive

Advanced Academics News

Thank you to those families who attended the AAP Full-Time presentation in October. For those that couldn’t attend, you can find the Slide Deck here.

Full-Time AAP Application process

Required: Parents in grades 2-6 who wish to refer to their children for level IV for the 2024-25 school year need to complete the AAP Full Time Referral Form and sign it.

Optional Documents:

1. Questionnaire Parent Questionnaire (with ratings circled, examples underneath, and signature) See Slide Deck pages 17-18

2. Two pages of Student Work Samples (PDF only..no animated files): See pages 15-16 of Slide Deck (must be single-sided, contain only 1-2 work samples per page).

No letters of recommendations or extracurricular activities permitted

A separate page describing the work samples is accepted and does not count as one of the two pages.

Volunteer Opportunity

We are looking for parent volunteers to help monitor the cafeteria during student lunches. If interested, please fill out this cafeteria volunteer form, indicating your availability. The form will close on November 6th and Mrs. Loewenberg, our assistant principal, will be in contact with those interested to schedule an orientation and confirm the volunteer schedule. Thank you.

STEAM LAB Donations

We are collecting any of the following types of items to stock the steam lab. There is a bin in the lobby if you have anything to donate.

- Packaging materials, egg cartons, paper towel/toilet paper/wrapping paper rolls, cleaned plastic containers and water bottles (not crushed)

- Craft sticks, Fabric remnants, Bottle caps, Buttons, Yarn/thread, Leftover finger, acrylic or tempera paint

Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by December 4th.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Lost and Found

Please check the lost and found and reclaim your child's belongings. Anything still here on November 26th (day before Thanksgiving break) will be donated. Consider putting your child's name or initials on the inside label of their sweater or jacket; staff members are then able to help return your child's belongings to them.

News from PTA Halloween Candy Donation for the USO:

The PTA will be collecting leftover Halloween candy to donate to U.S. military service members. Look for donation boxes at the school entrances and in the kiss & ride line November 6th - 8th.

National PTA Reflections Contest:

Calling all creative kids and supportive parents! The PTA Reflections Program is here, and it’s your chance to shine in dance, film, literature, music, photography, or visual arts. The theme this year is "Accepting Imperfection". Learn about the Reflections Contest here. Applications and rules are also available in the Oak Hill Office and in the library. Mrs. Dolenc will collect the entries in the library. All entries are due by December 1st.

Spelling Bee:

We are excited to announce our upcoming Spelling Bee competition! We encourage all students from grades 1- 6 to participate, as this is a wonderful chance to build confidence, enhance vocabulary, and develop public speaking abilities.

Timelines: Registration is free and open at https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/ with deadline: January 15, 2025.

Preliminary School per Grade Round: February 2025

2025 Fairfax County Spelling Bee: March 23rd, 2025. For any additional information or queries, please reach out to [email protected].

News from Other Schools

Rocky Run Middle School is hosting a Fall Family Night on Thursday November 7th. There are breakout sessions from 5:00-6:30 on various topics (math sequencing, executive functioning, rolling gradebook, middle school social pressures, etc).

From 6:30-7:30 pm, there will be a Q&A session with Dr. Michelle Reid, Superintendent of FCPS.

Rocky Run MS invites you to join them at part or all of this event. Rocky Run is located at 4400 Stringfellow Road. If you have questions, please contact Rachel Sweeney at [email protected].

November Is...

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

Family Engagement Month

This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong family support is vital to student well-being and success.

FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.

Additionally, every school has a family liaison who will welcome and orient families, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.

Upcoming Calendar Dates

November 11th - Veterans Day, No School
November 12th - Veterans Day Breakfast, 8:00 am
November 14th - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, wear purple!
November 15th - Make-up Picture Day
November 20th - Chipotle Spirit Night, 4-8pm
November 27th - 29th No School, Thanksgiving Break
December 1st - Due date for Reflections Entries
December 9th - Early Release Monday @ 12:30 pm
December 10th- Chorus Concert, 7 pm, Cafeteria
December 11th - Big Buns Spirit Night
December 15th - Due date for Full-Time AAP Referrals
December 17th - Band and Strings Concert @ FMS
December 23- Jan 3rd - Winter Break

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Candy Collection

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Reminder: Halloween Candy Donation for the USO

The PTA will be collecting leftover Halloween candy to donate to U.S. military service members. There will be donation boxes at the school entrances and in the kiss & ride line November 6th - 8th. Thank you!

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Wolf News 10/30/24

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This Week's Schedule

Thursday, October 31st - TWO hour early release @ 1:30 pm for the end of 1st quarter. We hope everyone enjoys Halloween, but we ask that no costumes be worn to school. Thank you for your cooperation.

Friday, November 1st - No school (Diwali/All Saints Day)
Monday, November 4th - No school. School Planning Day
Tuesday, November 5th - No school. Election Day. Teacher Work Day

Wednesday, November 6th - Back to School! Beginning of 2nd Quarter

Volunteer Opportunity

Reminder: Please bring your ID

Please remember to bring your ID when you are coming into the school. IDs are required in order to check in on our Visitor Management System. This system is one of the security measures we have in place to protect your child. It is also the system we use for tracking volunteer hours for FCPS.

Veterans Day Celebration on 11/12

Oak Hill would like to invite our community’s military family members for breakfast at 8:00 am and an opportunity (if desired) to speak with students and share their experiences on Tuesday, November 12th in celebration of Veterans Day.

We are very thankful for all the military family members in our school community and we want our students and staff to have an opportunity to make connections with you. We would like to invite all those in the Oak Hill community who have served or are still serving in the Armed Forces to join us on this important day.

RSVP: If you, or one of your family members, are a current or former member of our Armed Forces and are interested in joining us on Tuesday, November 12th at 8:00 am, please RSVP here by November 1st.

STEAM LAB Donations

We are collecting materials for the Lab, to have it stocked and ready for classes who will be building models and other projects this year.

If you have any of these items, please send them in with your student! There is a labeled bin in the lobby. Some suggestions are below; similar items are also welcome.

- Packaging materials
- Egg Cartons
- Paper towel/toilet paper/wrapping paper rolls
- Cleaned plastic containers
- Plastic water bottles (NOT crushed)

- Craft sticks
- Fabric remnants
- Bottle caps
- Buttons
- Yarn/thread
- Leftover finger, acrylic or tempera paint

Nominations for 2024-2025 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards- Due November 1st!

To submit a nomination for an Oak Hill Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form. You may nominate one employee or multiple. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a short paragraph about how the employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. Please note that if your nominee is selected to represent Oak Hill ES, you will be asked to help complete the Nomination Packet.

Outstanding Teacher (at least 3 years of experience as a teacher--includes classroom, special education, ESOL, Advanced Academics Resource teacher, specials teacher, librarian)

Outstanding New Teacher (up to 3 years of experience as a teacher - includes classroom, special education, ESOL, Advanced Academics Resource teacher, specials teacher, librarian)

Outstanding New Principal (up to 3 years of experience as a principal)

Outstanding Leader (At least one year of experience in their current position and at their current location as a School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal). Example: Assistant Principals)

Outstanding Professional Employee ( At least one year experience in current position at their current location as a non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership) Examples: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor,Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists

Outstanding Operational Employee (At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location). Common positions in this category: Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Family Liaison

Please Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1st.

Questions? Please contact Melissa Hoffman at [email protected].

Federal Impact Aid Survey

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Lost and Found

News from PTA Halloween Candy Donation for the USO:

The PTA will be collecting leftover Halloween candy to donate to U.S. military service members. Look for donation boxes at the school entrances and in the kiss & ride line November 6th - 8th.

National PTA Reflections Contest:

Spelling Bee:

We are excited to announce our upcoming Spelling Bee competition! This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their spelling skills and enjoy some healthy competition. We encourage all students from grades 1- 6 to participate, as this is a wonderful chance to build confidence, enhance vocabulary, and develop public speaking abilities. See more detail about Spelling Bee general FAQs. Important Timelines: Registration will open soon via PTBoard with deadline: January 15,2025.

Preliminary School /Grade Rounds: February/March 2025 (format tbd).

2025 Fairfax County Spelling Bee: March 23rd, 2025. For any additional information or queries, please reach out to [email protected].

News from Other Schools

From 6:30-7:30 pm, there will be a Q&A session with Dr. Michelle Reid, Superintendent of FCPS.

Rocky Run MS invites you to join them at part or all of this event. Rocky Run is located at 4400 Stringfellow Road. If you have questions, please contact Rachel Sweeney at [email protected].

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

Federal Impact Aid Survey
Football Players Tackle Literacy
Tips to Keep Children Safe

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

Upcoming Calendar Dates

October 31st - End of First Quarter, 2 hour early release @ 1:30 pm
November 1st-5th - No School for students
1st- Holiday- Diwali/All Saints Day/Day of the Dead
4th - School Planning Day
5th - Teacher Work Day
November 12th - Veterans Day Breakfast, 8:00 am
November 14th - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, wear purple!
November 15th - Make-up Picture Day
November 20th - Chipotle Spirit Night, 4-8pm
November 27th - 29th No School, Thanksgiving Break
December 1st - Due date for Reflections Entries
December 15th - Due date for Full-Time AAP Referrals

Quick Links

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Veterans Day Invitation

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Veterans Day Celebration- Nov 12th

Oak Hill would like to invite our community’s military family members for breakfast at 8:00 am on Tuesday, November 12th in celebration of Veterans Day, followed by an opportunity to visit a classroom (if desired) and share a little bit about themselves and their service to our country.

We are very thankful for all the military family members in our school community and we want our students and staff to have an opportunity to make connections with you. We would like to invite all current and former members of our Armed Forces in the Oak Hill community to join us on this important day.

RSVP: If you, or one of your family members, are a current or former member of our Armed Forces and are interested in joining us on Tuesday, November 12th at 8:00, please RSVP here by November 1st. We look forward to seeing you on November 12th.

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Outstanding Employee Nominations

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Nominations for 2024-2025 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards - Due November 1st!

Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher; librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher;librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal

Outstanding Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location; for example, Assistant Principals

Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location; for example,School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor,Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position at their current location. Examples are Instructional Assistant (IA), Public Health Attendant (PHA),Public Health Training Assistant (PHTA), Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, Family Liaison

Please Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1st.

Questions? please contact Melissa Hoffman at [email protected].

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Federal Impact Aid Survey

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The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online thru ParentVue. Please complete one form for each child in your household, regardless of whether or not you are a federally or military connected family.

Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:

Military families.
Federally connected families.
Families living on a military base.

For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.

Step 1: CLICK HERE to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter.

Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names. Thank you!

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Wolf News 10/23/24

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Message from Mrs. Durso

Oak Hill Wolf Pack,

Last Friday, we had a wonderful "This is Us Night" where our Oak Hill community came together to celebrate our cultures and traditions. It was a heartwarming evening filled with delicious food, vibrant performances, and a sense of belonging. Thank you to all the families who participated and made this event a success!

Next week, there is a adjusted schedule:

Monday, October 28th: 3-hour early release for teachers to engage in state-required EBLI training. We will start the day with our Pep Rally. We want all students to wear their PTA provided Wolf Pack t-shirt on this day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM. Students requiring supervision (confirmed previously) will be dismissed at 3:30 PM.
Wednesday, October 30: Funky Monday - Monday Specials will run today to make up for no specials on Monday.
Thursday, October 31: 2-hour early release for the End of Quarter 1. All students are dismissed at 1:30 PM.
Friday, November 1: Student & Staff holiday for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.

Kiss and Ride Safety

As the weather begins to cool down, we kindly remind everyone to follow our safety procedures at the kiss-and-ride area. Please be patient, maintain a safe distance, and follow the guidance of staff. Be aware and respect pedestrians and drive slowly. Your cooperation helps ensure the safety of all our students and staff.

Language Arts Grading Updates

Elementary Progress Report grades in English Language Arts may be impacted this year by our new curriculum, our new assessments, and the new 2024 ELA VDOE Standards of Learning. We now teach and assess all ELA standards in all quarters using rigorous on-grade level texts in relation to end of year expectations, which could result in lower grades earlier in the year as students work towards grade-level mastery. An update has been posted on the FCPS website: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/grading-reporting/elementary-school/elementary-grading-and-reporting-handbook-parents#language-arts

In partnership,

Kelly Durso, Principal

Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal

Next Week's Schedule

As a reminder, next week's schedule has quite a few variations.

Monday, October 28th - THREE hour early release @ 12:30 pm
Wednesday, October 30th - We will have MONDAY specials today.

Friday, November 1st - No school (Diwali/All Saints Day)
Monday, November 4th - No school. School Planning Day
Tuesday, November 5th - No school. Election Day. Teacher Work Day

Diwali (Friday, Nov. 1):🪔 We wish a fun Diwali to all celebrating! Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.
All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos (Friday, Nov. 1):This week we recognize those in our community observing All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos. For Catholics, All Saints Day (November 1) celebrates all those who are with God in Heaven, known and unknown. All Souls Day (November 2), known in Mexico and Latin America as Día de los Muertos, is a day of remembrance and prayer for all those who have died, especially for the souls who may be in purgatory. These special days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants throughout the world.

Reminder: Please bring your ID

Please remember to bring your ID when you are coming to the school. IDs are required in order to check in on our Visitor Management System. This system is one of the security measures we have in place to protect your child. It is also the system we use for tracking volunteer hours for FCPS.

Veterans Day Celebration on 11/12

Oak Hill would like to invite our community’s military family members for breakfast and an opportunity to speak with students and share their experiences on the morning of Tuesday, November 12th in celebration of Veterans Day

On November 12th at 8:00 am, we invite veterans to a breakfast reception, followed by a possible visit to a classroom, to share a little bit about themselves and their service to our country.

Community Conversation with Dr. Reid at Rocky Run Middle School

From 6:30-7:30 pm, there will be a Q&A session with Dr. Michelle Reid, Superintendent of FCPS.

Rocky Run MS invites you to join them at part or all of this event. Rocky Run is located at 4400 Stringfellow Road. If you have questions, please contact Rachel Sweeney at [email protected].

STEAM LAB Donations

The STEAM Lab has officially opened! We are hoping to collect some materials for the Lab, to have it stocked and ready for classes who will be building models and other projects this year.

If you have any of these items, please send them in with your student! There is a labeled bin in the lobby.

*Recyclables

- Packaging materials
- Egg Cartons
- Paper towel/toilet paper/wrapping paper rolls
- Cleaned plastic containers
- Plastic water bottles (NOT crushed)

*Other craft materials or odds and ends

- Craft sticks
- Fabric remnants
- Bottle caps
- Buttons
- Yarn/thread
- Leftover finger, acrylic or tempera paint

*These are just some suggestions;similar items are welcome.

Nominations are now open for 2024-2025 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!

Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district)

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal

Outstanding Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location

Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals

Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor. Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaison

Please Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1st.

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Hoffman at [email protected].

Lost and Found

Now that the weather is colder in the mornings, but warmer by recess time, we have accumulated a LOT of sweatshirts/sweaters/jackets in the lost and found. Please check the lost and found and reclaim your child's belongings. Anything still here on November 26th (day before Thanksgiving break) will be donated.

Please consider putting your child's name or initials on the inside label of their sweater or jacket; staff members are then able to help return your child's belongings to them. Most of the items currently on our lost and found rack have no identification in them.

Free Immunizations

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost on Monday, October 28th, from 3 to 7 pm and Tuesday, October 29th, from 3 to 7 pm. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged and parents/guardians must accompany their minor children. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

The Fairfax County Health Department will also provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Early Head Start

If your child is under 3 years old, you live in Fairfax County and your income is less than 100% of the Federal poverty level, your child may be eligible for Early Head Start programs. Call 703-324-8290 or go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/EarlyChildhood and search "Head Start"

News from PTA National PTA Reflections Contest:

Spelling Bee:

We are excited to announce our upcoming Spelling Bee competition! This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their spelling skills and enjoy some healthy competition. We encourage all students from grades 1- 6 to participate, as this is a wonderful chance to build confidence, enhance vocabulary, and develop public speaking abilities. See more detail about Spelling Bee general FAQs. Important Timelines: Registration will open soon via PTBoard with deadline: January 15,2025.

Preliminary School /Grade Rounds: February/March 2025 (format tbd).

2025 Fairfax County Spelling Bee: March 23rd, 2025. For any additional information or queries, please reach out to [email protected].

News from Other Schools Chantilly High School Haunted House Event – Saturday, 10/26

Mark your calendar for one of our local area’s favorite fall events - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the Haunted House, there will be games, face painting, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey, Girls Soccer & Girls Lacrosse programs. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door). To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to www.CHSHauntedHouse.com

FCPS News Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Register below.

Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch?

Nutrition Services now has printable menus.

Upcoming Calendar Dates

October 28th - 3 hour early release @ 12:30
October 30th - Monday specials today; no Wednesday specials this week
October 31st - End of First Quarter, 2 hour early release @ 1:30 pm
November 1st-5th - No School for students
1st- Holiday- Diwali/All Saints Day/Day of the Dead
4th - School Planning Day
5th - Teacher Work Day
November 12th - Veterans Day Breakfast, 8:00 am
November 20th - Chipotle Spirit Night, 4-8pm
November 27th - 29th No School, Thanksgiving Break
December 1st - Due date for Reflections Entries
December 15th - Due date for Full-Time AAP Referrals

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Veterans Day Invitation

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Veterans Day Celebration- Nov 12th

We are very thankful for all the military family members in our school community and we want our students and staff to have an opportunity to make connections with you. We would like to invite all the Active Duty, Reserve, and retired members of our Armed Forces in the Oak Hill community to join us on this important day.

On November 12th at 8:00 am, we invite veterans to a breakfast reception, followed by a possible visit to a classroom, to share a little bit about themselves and their service to our country.

RSVP: If you, or one of your family members, are an active Duty, Reserve, or retired member of our Armed Forces and are interested in joining us on Tuesday, November 12th at 8:00, please RSVP here by November 1st. We look forward to seeing you on November 12th.

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Chick-Fil-A TONIGHT 10/22

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Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night- Tonight!

Please join us at Chantilly Air and Space Chick-fil-A (3454 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA) on for Spirit Night TONIGHT, Tuesday, October 22nd, from 5-8pm. You must show a digital or paper copy of the flyer below when placing your order or use code OAKHILLES on the app. Oak Hill will receive 20% of the profits. Thank you for supporting Oak Hill!

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Outstanding Employee Nominations

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Nominations are now open for 2024-2025 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!

Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location

Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals

Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaison

Please Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1st.

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Hoffman at [email protected]

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Reminder: AAP Parent presentation on Monday, 10/21

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Advanced Academic Program News

Reminder: This Monday, October 21st, Mrs. Lahr will be conducting an AAP Presentation (in-person) for families in Grades 2-6 on Full-Time Services. The presentation will begin promptly at 2:15 in the library. Please allow a little time to check in (and please remember your ID). The content of this presentation will focus exclusively on the referral and screening process for Full-Time Services. Second grade families are highly encouraged to attend. If you wish to join us at this presentation, please RSVP here. Light refreshments will be served.

October 21st 2:15-3:15: AAP Parent Presentation Grades 2-6 (in-person) on applying for Full-Time services.

December 15th: Full-Time referrals due Grades 2-6. No late referrals will be accepted.

In September there was a presentation on the AAP Continuum of Serviceseptember AAP Presentation on the Continuum of Services. You may access the slide deck from the presentation here.

If you have additional questions, please contact Mrs. Lahr at [email protected].

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Wolf News 10/16/24

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Message from Mrs. Durso

Wolf Pack Community,

On Monday, our custodians were recognized through the FCPS Cares Program! You may not have known, but just before school started, we had a water leak that impacted over 20 rooms at Oak Hill. Our custodial team, with the help of Plant Operations, started working right away on the extensive clean up that was required to open the building for students on the first day of school. We are so grateful for their dedication to Oak Hill!

Read the whole story here: https://oakhilles.fcps.edu/features/ms-gonzales-ms-lozano-mr-bang-and-ms-ayala-rosa-recognized-fcps-cares-month-recipients

Mr. Bang, Ms. Lozano, Ms. Gonzales, and Ms. Ayala Rosa are the Summer CARES recipients!

In partnership,

Kelly Durso, Principal

Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal

Digital Citizenship Week

Digitial Citizenship Week at Oak Hill is October 11th-18th ! Students will be learning and discussing digital citizenship topics such Being Kind Online, Finding Balance, Making Good Choices Online, Standing Up to Cyberbullying and Understanding Our Digital Footprint.

Thursday, October 17th- “Leg Day”- Wear workout clothes! As good digital citizens it’s important to know, we can stand up to bullying wherever we go. Lace up your shoes and throw on your sweats, cause standing up to cyberbullying is the best idea yet!

Friday, October 18th- Awesome Sock Day! Let’s Sock-cessfully secure our digital footprints online! We leave tracks when we travel online, so let’s rock awesome socks and wrap up Digital Citizenship week feeling fine!

Digital Citizenship Week

On the Digital Equity and Inclusion website, families can learn how to:

Find Free WiFi
Borrow a Computer
Visit Fairfax Access Locations
Take Free Tech Classes
Sign up for an ACP Internet Discount

Families can access the Media Balance and Wellbeing Toolkit to support the healthy use of technology. FCPS will continue leading efforts to promote a positive culture of media and technology use, supporting both students and their families.

This Is Us - 10/18, 6:00-7:30pm

Join Us for "This Is Us", celebrating Oak Hill's community and Culture.

When? This Friday, October 18th, 6-7:30 PM!

6:30-7:30 PM - Cultural Booths in the gym representing the following cultures/countries: Nepal, Azerbaijan, Taiwan, Ukraine, Peru, Slovakia, South Africa, China, Iraq, and Iran

7-7:30 PM - Cultural performances in the cafeteria.

The PTA will have pizza and drinks available for sale. We are also excited to have Kona Ice available in the parking lot for the duration of the event.

Advanced Academic Program News

Thank you to those families that attended the September AAP Presentation on the Continuum of Services. You may access the slide deck from the presentation here.

On October 21st, Mrs. Lahr will be conducting another AAP Presentation (in-person) for families in Grades 2-6 on Full-Time Services. The content of this presentation will focus exclusively on the referral and screening process for Full-Time Services. Second grade families are highly encouraged to attend. If you wish to join us at this presentation, please RSVP here.

October 21st 2:15-3:15: AAP Parent Presentation Grades 2-6 (in-person) on applying for Full-Time services.

December 15th: Full-Time referrals due Grades 2-6. No late referrals will be accepted.

If you have additional questions, please contact Mrs. Lahr at [email protected].

Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Please join us at Chantilly Air and Space Chick-fil-A ((3454 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA) on for Spirit Night on Tuesday, October 22nd, from 5-8pm. You must show a digital or paper copy of the flyer below when placing your order or use code OAKHILLES on the app. Oak Hill will receive 20% of the profits.

Free Webinars for Families

In October and November, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:

Supporting siblings of children with disabilities.
Helping students organize their schoolwork.
Benchmark Advance, the new K-6 language arts curriculum.
Ways to engage with your children in mathematics.
Transitions from school to work and adult life for students with disabilities.

Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032, on:

Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 pm

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.

Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

The Fairfax County Health Department will also provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

News from PTA PTA General Meeting Notes:

The PTA General meeting was held on Oct 9th, 2024. We had a total of 10 participants. Our thanks to the parents and staff who joined us for the meeting and for the great discussions for the future.

This is Us:

“This is Us - Celebrating the Oak Hill’s Community and Culture” is scheduled for October 18, 2024 from 6 to 7:30 pm. Join us to see students celebrate their cultural heritage via performances and cultural booths. We will have concessions and the Kona Ice food truck. Looking forward to seeing you!

National PTA Reflections Contest:

Spelling Bee:

We are excited to announce our upcoming Spelling Bee competition! This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their spelling skills and enjoy some healthy competition. We encourage all students from grades 1- 6 to participate, as this is a wonderful chance to build confidence, enhance vocabulary, and develop public speaking abilities. See more detail about Spelling Bee general FAQs. Important Timelines: Registration will open soon via PTBoard with deadline: January 15,2025.

Preliminary School /Grade Rounds: February/March 2025 (format tbd).

2025 Fairfax County Spelling Bee: March 23rd, 2025. For any additional information or queries, please reach out to [email protected].

News from Other Schools Chantilly High School Haunted House Event – Saturday, 10/26

FCPS News

Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.

This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

Learn About Lexia for Literacy
Schools Win Exemplar Awards
Upcoming Community Conversations

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

Upcoming Calendar Dates

October 22nd - Spirit Night @ Chick-fil-A on Air and Space Drive, 5-8 pm
October 28th - 3 hour early release @ 12:30
October 30th - Monday specials today, no Wednesday specials this week
October 31st - End of Quarter, 2 hour early release @ 1:30 pm
November 1st-5th - No School for students
1st- Holiday- Diwali/All Saints Day/Day of the Dead
4th - School Planning Day
5th - Teacher Work Day
November 27th - 29th No School, Thanksgiving Break

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Outstanding Employee Nominations

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Nominations are now open for 2024-2025 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!

Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location

Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals

Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaison

Please Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1st.

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Hoffman at [email protected]

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Reminders for Tuesday, October 15th

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Reminders for Tuesday, October 15

Tuesday is Hobby Day, part of Digital Citizenship Week. Wear something that shows what you like to do!

Tuesday is also a MONDAY specials day so if your child normally has band or strings on Monday, please remind them to remember their instrument tomorrow!

If your child normally has specials on Tuesday, they do not have them this week.

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Wolf News 10/9/24

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Message from Mrs. Durso

Hello Wolf Pack!

It's been another great week at Oak Hill! It was so great to see many students participating in Bike to School Day today. Our Book Fair has been off to a great start. Be sure to remind your student(s) check it out this week!

If you've visited our playground this week, you may have noticed an addition. Our shade structure (see picture below) has been installed!

PTA General Meeting

We have a PTA General Meeting tonight, Wednesday, October 9th from 6:30-7:30 in the Oak Hill Cafeteria. Hope to see you there!

Calendar Updates

Friday, October 11, will be an evening-only observance day for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. This is a school day for our students. May all in our Jewish community observing Yom Kippur have an easy and meaningful fast.

Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. This is a day to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present.

We are looking forward to another great week! Be sure to check out our Digital Citizenship Spirit Week below.

In partnership,

Kelly Durso, Principal

Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal

Digital Citizenship Week

Friday, October 11th- Pajama Day- Wear Pajamas to remind us of Digital Rest and to celebrate the start of Digital Citizenship Week!

Monday, October 14th - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, October 15th- Hobby Day- When online, we learn and play, but offline, we must find a way to balance our time with something new. So wear something that shows what you like to do!

Wednesday, October 16th- Yellow Day- Caution good choices ahead!! Wearing yellow bold and bright just like the middle stop sign light helps us remember what to do with online dangers, old and new!

Housekeeping

If your student normally rides a day care bus and you have changed their transportation for the day, please let the Oak Hill office know (703-467-3500, option 0) as well as letting the daycare center know. This will help avoid confusion at dismissal as the daycare van drivers do not always get that information.
Lost and Found. We already have a large collection of sweaters and sweatshirts in our lost and found. Please look at the picture below and see if you see anything that belongs to your student! As a reminder, if you put names or initials in jackets/sweatshirts, it greatly increases the chances that we can return your child's belongings to them.

Book Fair Continues through Friday

October 9th-11th - Book Fair Sales (students can purchase items during the school day until 4:30 pm)

October 11th - Book Fair Sales (students can purchase items until 12pm)

Set up a Scholastic eWallet - eWallet accounts are very convenient and easy to use when purchasing books. Each child has a unique link that can also be shared with family and friends to add funds to their account!

We accept cash, checks written to Oak Hill Elementary School, eWallets, and credit cards. Tax is not charged. Please email our librarian, Mrs. Dolenc, at [email protected] with any questions. See you at the Book Fair!

This Is Us - 10/18, 6:00-7:30pm

Join Us for "This Is Us", celebrating Oak Hill's community and Culture.

When? October 18th, 6-7:30 PM

6:30-7:30 PM - Cultural Booths in the gym representing the following cultures/countries: Nepal, Azerbaijan, Taiwan, Ukraine, Peru, Slovakia, South Africa, China, Iraq, and Iran

7-7:30 PM - Cultural performances in the cafeteria.

The PTA will have pizza and drinks available for sale. We are also excited to have Kona Ice available in the parking lot for the duration of the event.

Advanced Academic Program News

Thank you to those families that attended the September AAP Presentation on the Continuum of Services. You may access the slide deck from the presentation here.

Important Dates

October 15th: Fall Full-Time Referrals due (for new FCPS Grades 3-6 families as of January 1st, 2024)

October 21st 2:15-3:15: AAP Parent Presentation Grades 2-6 (in-person) on applying for Full-Time services.

December 15th: Full-Time referrals due Grades 2-6. No late referrals will be accepted.

If you have additional questions, please contact Mrs. Lahr at [email protected].

Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Please join us at Chantilly Air and Space Chick-fil-A ((3454 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA) on for Spirit Night on October 22nd, from 5-8pm. You must show a digital or paper copy of the flyer below when placing your order or use code OAKHILLES on the app. Oak Hill will receive 20% of the profits.

When: October 22nd, 5-8 pm

Free Webinars for Families

In October and November, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:

Supporting siblings of children with disabilities.
Helping students organize their schoolwork.
Benchmark Advance, the new K-6 language arts curriculum.
Ways to engage with your children in mathematics.
Transitions from school to work and adult life for students with disabilities.

Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students

Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 pm - new date!

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.

Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

News from PTA PTA General Meeting (In Person):

Please join us for our in-person general meeting in the Oak Hill Cafeteria from 6:30 to 7:30 pm tonight Wednesday, October 9th. We'll discuss and vote on the budget for the year, hear updates on planned events, educational programs, and after-school activities.

This is Us:

Oak Hill’s Multicultural night is back with a new name and more inclusivity. We want to highlight what makes our Wolf Pack amazing - all of you! “This is Us - Celebrating Oak Hill’s Community and Culture” is scheduled for October 18, 2024 from 6 to 7:30 pm. We also need help with setup and cleanup, or being a general volunteer. Visit the Oak Hill PTA site to sign up to participate as an exhibitor or a volunteer. Contact Courtney Homer at [email protected] for more information. We're looking forward to it and we need lots of help!

National PTA Reflections Arts Contest:

Calling all creative kids and supportive parents! The PTA Reflections Program is here, and it’s your chance to shine in dance, film, literature, music, photography, or visual arts. The theme this year is "Accepting Imperfection". Learn about the Reflections Contest here. Applications and rules are also available in the Oak Hill Office. Mrs. Dolenc will collect the entries in the library. All entries are due by December 1st. We are also looking for judges for this program; if interested, please email [email protected].

Spirit Wear:

Flash sale! We have spirit wear from previous years available for purchase. These range from the 2024 Oak Hill 5K shirts to the 2019 Basketball Game shirts; each with a unique design created by an Oak Hill student. Sizes and quantities are limited. Orders close on October 17, 2024.

News from Other Schools Chantilly High School Haunted House Event – Saturday, 10/26

FCPS News Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.

Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week,

the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

All FCPS Schools Accredited
How FCPS Is Teaching Reading and Writing
Become a Special Education Teacher

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

Upcoming Calendar Dates

October 9th - Walk, Roll, or Bike to School
October 9th - PTA meeting (cafe) 6:30-7:30 pm
October 11th- October 18th Digital Citizenship Week
October 14th- Staff Development Day, NO SCHOOL
October 14th- Indigenous Peoples Day
October 22nd - Spirit Night @ Chick-fil-A on Air and Space Drive, 5-8 pm
October 28th - 3 hour early release @ 12:30
October 31st - End of Quarter, 2 hour early release @ 1:30 pm
November 1st-5th - No School for students
1st- Holiday- Diwali/All Saints Day/Day of the Dead
4th - School Planning Day
5th - Teacher Work Day
November 27th - 29th No School, Thanksgiving Break

Quick Links

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Gardening Club Registration Still Open

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Gardening Club

There are still spaces in Mrs. O'Malley's Thursday Gardening Club if your child is interested in joining. Please go to the PTA website to sign up.

Thursdays:

Gardening Club with Ms. O'Malley

Grades: 4th-6th

Cost: $150

October 10th – December 12th

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