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Wolf News 10/1/24

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Message from Mrs. Durso

Hello Wolf Pack!

It's a been a great short week at Oak Hill. For all of those celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Happy New Year! There are several important events happening very soon. Be sure to check them out!

Book Fair

Our Scholastic Book Fair is October 7th -11th. Check out details below, including how to set up a digital wallet for your student. On Tuesday, October 8th, the Book Fair will also be open until 7 pm for Family Night.

PTA General Meeting

We have a PTA General Meeting on Wednesday, October 9th from 6:30-7:30 in the Oak Hill Cafeteria.

This is Us Night

On October 18, we are going to highlight what makes our Wolf Pack amazing - all of you! See the PTA section below to learn more information. We can't wait to learn all about what makes Oak Hill a true Wolf Pack!

We are looking forward to another great week!

In partnership,

Kelly Durso, Principal

Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal

Rosh Hashanah

Shana Tovah to our Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! Meaning “head of the year,” Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection that ends with Yom Kippur.

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school.

Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed.

Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students.

Book Fair Starts on Monday!

Our Scholastic Book Fair is October 7th -11th. We still need some parent volunteers to help with running the cash register on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please use this SignUp Genius Link to volunteer and support the Book Fair! (adults only)

Monday, October 7th - Preview Day (no purchases)

Tuesday, October 8th - Book Fair Family Night (open until 7pm)

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)

Important Book Fair links

Volunteer Opportunities

Oak Hill Book Fair Website – learn more about the books and the fair!
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.

Digital Citizenship Week Coming Soon!

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. In our Wolf News and on social media we will share tips with families to support digital citizenship at home.

Our Spirit Week will start on Friday, October 11th with a Pajama Day! More details on Spirit week coming next week!

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.

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].

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:

Tuesday, October 8, 3 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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 on 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. Please sign up to host a booth and introduce us to what makes your family special. This could include highlighting something from your culture, doing a performance (an artistic representation of the culture). 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 vintage 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. Scroll down on the PTA website to find and order Vintage spirit wear. Orders close on October 17, 2024.

October is ...

National School Principal's Month
Disability History and Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month

Attention All 4th-6th Graders

Want to learn about cryptography? Chantilly High School's Girls Who Code Club is offering two opportunties for 4th-6th grade girls and boys at Oak Hill ES to learn about coding concepts. Ms. Payne will sponsor this group in the Oak Hill Steam Lab (room B231).

Please sign up for one time slot per student, the program is the same on both days. The program is free. If you have questions, please email Ms. Payne at [email protected].

Transportation is not provided, please pick up your coder at 4:30 pm from the front of the building (door 1).

Dates are October 15th and 17th from 3:30-4:30pm. The October 15th class is full. Sign up for the October 17th class.

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

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

FCPS Wants to Further Support Military Families
Sign and Return SR&R
Upcoming Immunization Clinics

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 3rd - Rosh Hashanah, NO SCHOOL
October 4th - Teacher Workday, NO SCHOOL
October 7-11th Book Fair!
October 9th - Extended Hours for Book Fair
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

Quick Links

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Wolf News 9/25/24

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Message from Mrs. Durso

Hello Wolf Pack!

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support during our seamless Early Release Monday! We kicked off the day with a fantastic school-wide pep rally, and our students were the rainbow on even the cloudiest of days.

A special thank you to the PTA for generously providing the shirts for all our Wolf Pack members!

Just a quick reminder: tomorrow will be our Monday specials, so please remember that your child will not attend their Thursday special.

Also, next week will be a short week. There is no school on Thursday, October 3 (Rosh Hashanah) and Friday, October 4 (Teacher Workday).

Lastly, please ensure your child comes to school with their lunch. We understand that sometimes things are forgotten, but frequent drop-offs can be disruptive. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

In partnership,

Kelly Durso, Principal

Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal

Picture Day- September 26th

Picture Day is tomorrow, Thursday, September 26th. Please make sure you have sent on your child's order form with payment.

If you would like to order online, go to https://www.strawbridge.net. Click the red "Order Pictures" button and enter the code FM449650.

Change in Specials

This week only, students who normally have specials on Monday will have specials tomorrow, Thursday, 9/26 and should bring their instruments if they normally have strings or band on Mondays. Students who normally have specials on Thursdays will not have specials this week.

Volunteers needed

The Oak Hill Health Room is looking for volunteers to help with Vision and Hearing Screening for our kindergarten and 3rd grade students on October 1st and 2nd from 9:00-12:00. Please contact Juliana Rampersad at [email protected] to sign up.

Scoop Night

Thank you for supporting Oak Hill at our Baskin Robbins Scoop Night last week. We raised $474! and thank you to Baskin Robbins!

Blue Star Welcome Week- September 21-29

Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative to ensure military families feel a sense of belonging to their school communities. Fairfax County Public Schools will be intentionally celebrating and acknowledging Blue Star Welcome Week.

Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity to empower military families to thrive as they serve. There are approximately 13,500 military-connected students enrolled in FCPS. Each year, one-third of our military families transition into or out of our district. Blue Star Welcome Week gives schools an opportunity to welcome and connect with their military families. The goal is to create a sense of belonging and ensure that our military families feel celebrated and welcomed into their school communities.

On Friday, September 27, Oak Hill's military-connected students are invited to a Popsicles with the Principals, where they will be able to connect with other military children. Those students will be receiving their invitations this week.

Wear Blue on Friday, September 27th, to celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week!

Attention All 4th-6th Graders

Please sign up for one time slot per student, the program is the same on both days. The program is free. If you have questions, please email Ms. Payne at [email protected].

Transportation is not provided, please pick up your coder at 4:30 pm from the front of the building (door 1).

Dates are October 15th and 17th from 3:30-4:30pm

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

Social-Emotional Learning Survey

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office.

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

News from PTA This is Us:

National PTA Reflections Arts Contest:

Spirit Wear:

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

FCPS News

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

Accessing Intervention Plans
Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
Update Immunizations Today!

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

September 15-October 15th National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 21-29 - Blue Star Welcome Week

September 26th - Fall Picture Day

September 27th - Wear Blue for Blue Star Welcome Week

October 3rd - Rosh Hashanah, NO SCHOOL

October 4th - Teacher Workday, NO SCHOOL

October 9th - Walk, Roll, or Bike to School

October 14th- Staff Development Day, No School

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Wolf News 9/18/24

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Message from Mrs. Durso

Hello Wolf Pack!

As we settle into the rhythm of this new school year, I am filled with a sense of joy and gratitude. Our students and staff have embraced the learning environment with enthusiasm and a positive spirit. The energy and excitement that fill our hallways are truly inspiring.

Early Release Monday - September 23

Monday, September 23rd is our first Early Release Monday! All families have received confirmation emails about their student's supervision needs for this early release date. We have a 100% response rate - way to go!

Our students will starting Monday with a Pep Rally and will get their new Oak Hill Wolf Pack t-shirts - thank you, PTA!! Due to the three-hour early release, we will NOT be having specials (PE, Music, Chinese, Art, etc.) this day. To ensure equitable access to specials, Monday specials will occur on Thursday September 26. Be on the lookout for more communication from your child's teachers about this schedule change.

Kiss & Ride Safety

I want to remind everyone about the importance of safety at our Kiss and Ride area. Please ensure that students can independently exit the car. No adults should be getting out of cars. If you child needs assistance, please park your car and support your child. Let's be mindful of others and maintain a courteous atmosphere. Additionally, I encourage everyone to be kind and considerate to our staff, who are working tirelessly to provide a safe transition for your children.

Scoop Night!

Tonight is Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins! Join us for a fun evening of ice cream and community. Our staff will be on hand to scoop and serve delicious treats while raising funds for our school. It's a great opportunity to socialize with other families and support our school.

In partnership,

Kelly Durso, Principal

Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Volunteers needed

The Oak Hill Health Room is looking for volunteers to help with Vision and Hearing Screening for our kindergarten and 3rd grade students on October 1st and 2nd from 9:00-12:00. Please contact Juliana Rampersad at [email protected] to sign up.

Picture Day- September 26th

Picture Day is Thursday, September 26th. Order forms will come home on Friday. If you would like to order online, go to https://www.strawbridge.net. Click the red "Order Pictures" button and enter the code FM449650.

You may also send in the order form with payment to your child's teacher. Teachers will keep the picture order forms and distribute to your child at picture time.

Advanced Academics Information Parent Coffee - 9/20

Please mark your calendars for Friday AM, September 20th from 9:15-10:15 for an AAP information meeting (in person) for K-6 families. Doors will open at 9:00. Please make sure you have your ID and have allowed enough time to sign in on the Visitor Management System in the office. Mrs. Lahr, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will be discussing the continuum of Advanced Academics services offered in Fairfax County Public Schools and will briefly be describing the full- time screening process. Please RSVP here if you wish to attend the presentation on September 20th. Copies of the slide decks will be made available to families after the presentations.

Another presentation (Grades 2-6) is scheduled on Monday PM, October 21st from 2:15-3:15 (in person) which will be specifically dedicated to the full-time referral and screening process. This session is particularly relevant for families of second graders and those who wish to apply for full-time services.

Please continue to check Wolf News for updates and address questions to [email protected].

View the Fall AAP Newsletter.

Scoop Night - Tonight!

Join us for ice cream at the Franklin Farm Baskin Robbins on Wednesday, September 18th from 4-8. 15% of sales will go directly to Oak Hill ES! And, some of your favorite teachers will be there scooping and greeting!

Blue Star Welcome Week- September 21-29

On Friday, September 27, Oak Hill Military-Connected Students are invited to a Popsicles with the Principals, where they will be able to connect with other military children. Those students will be receiving their invitations in the coming week.

Girls on the Run

GOTR has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire girls in 3rd-6th grade to build their confidence, kindness, and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health. Starting the week of September 23rd - November 21st, the team will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 3:45 to 4:45 . The program culminates in a celebratory 5K at the end of the season on November 23rd at Dulles Town Center!

Registration:

The standard program fee is $210 and includes weekly lessons/practices, a t-shirt, a GOTR giveaway, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more. Financial assistance is available for anyone who needs it, with the lowest program registration cost being $22 for the season. Register here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of the coaches, Cindy Meylan at [email protected], Erica Giovanini at [email protected], or Lisa Prillaman at [email protected].

Attention All 4th-6th Graders

Please sign up for one time slot per student, the program is the same on both days. The program is free. If you have questions, please email Ms. Payne at [email protected].

Transportation is not provided, please pick up your coder at 4:30 pm from the front of the building (door 1).

Dates are October 15th and 17th from 3:30-4:30pm

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

News from PTA This is Us:

Science Olympiad:

Science Olympiad Division A is a fun introduction to STEM for 3rd - 5th graders. You can read more in the Announcement detail and sign up via the Science Olympiad form on https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com. Sign ups will close on Friday, September 20th, 2024 and participants will be contacted on next steps. Please contact Andrea Friedman at [email protected] with any questions.

National PTA Reflections Arts Contest:

After School Programs:

The PTA has partnered with Baroody Camps, Inc. (www.baroodycamps.com) to provide a wide variety of after school enrichment classes for students across all grade levels. Please register for these programs here: https://bc-ffx-oakhill.jumbula.com/fall-2024.

We also have two clubs offered by Oak Hill Teachers (gardening for grades 4-6) and cubing for grades 2-6)! Register for afterschool clubs. Sign ups will close on Sunday, September 22nd.

Girls on the Run (for girls grades 3-6) is also being offered at Oak Hill this Fall. Starting Wed, September 25th, the group will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 3:45-4:45. More details and registration information.

Spirit Wear:

FCPS News

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

Caregiver Checklist
New Food Options at FCPS
Early Release Mondays at Elementary Schools

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

Important Calendar Dates

September 18th - Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins, 4-8 pm

September 20th - Parent Coffee @ 9:15

September 23rd - Early Release at 12:30 pm

September 26th - Fall Picture Day

October 3rd - Rosh Hashanah, NO SCHOOL

October 4th - Teacher Workday, NO SCHOOL

Quick Links

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Reminder - Baskin Robbins Scoop Night tonight!

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Baskin Robbins Scoop Night TONIGHT!

Baskin Robbins Scoop Night is TONIGHT, 9/18!

Some of your favorite teachers will be scooping.

Oak Hill will receive 15% of the sales.

Where: Franklin Farms Baskin Robbins

When: 4pm-8pm

We hope to see you there!

Quick Links

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Wolf News 9/11/24

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September 11 National Day of Service

Today is the 23rd anniversary of September 11. FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.

All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills.

A Few Quick Reminders

Please remember to bring your ID with you every time you come to the school. Visitors must use their IDs in the office to sign in. This is for the protection of all of our children. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please make sure to notify the school if your child's dismissal procedure is different. This is especially important if your child normally rides a day care van but is going home as a bus rider or a walker. The day care bus drivers often do not get the information even when you have provided it to the day care center. If you have notified Oak Hill, it makes it much quicker and easier for us to verify whether or not your student is supposed to be on that day care bus.
Registration for After School Activities has begun. Please see the PTA section below for details.
Oak Hill Family Survey- Fill out this survey to share preferences for Family Coffee topics and to find out ways to support Oak Hill.
Digital Consent - Don’t let your student miss out on some of our digital tools! Provide your level of digital consent through this new portal. Use your SIS ParentVue log in!

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

Cell Phones Off, Learning On

Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, it is always best to contact the school’s front office to reach your child during class time.

Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.

Volunteers needed

The Oak Hill Health Room is looking for volunteers to help with Vision and Hearing Screening for our kindergarten and 3rd grade students on October 1st and 2nd from 9:00-12:00. Please contact Juliana Rampersad at [email protected] to sign up.
We also need a few volunteers to help with picture day on September 26th. Volunteers receive a $15 off coupon for their student's pictures. Please contact Michelle Coyne at [email protected]
if you can help for part or all of the day.

Picture Day- September 26th

Picture Day is Thursday, September 26th. Order forms will come home on Friday. If you would like to order online, go to https://www.strawbridge.net. Click the red "Order Pictures" button and enter the code FM449650.

Advanced Academics Information Parent Coffee - 9/20

Please mark your calendars for Friday AM, September 20th from 9:15-10:15 for an AAP information meeting (in person) for K-6 families. Doors will open at 9:00. Mrs. Lahr, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will be discussing the continuum of Advanced Academics services offered in Fairfax County Public Schools and will briefly be describing the full- time screening process. Please RSVP here if you wish to attend the presentation on September 20th. Copies of the slide decks will be made available to families after the presentations.

Please continue to check Wolf News for updates and address questions to [email protected].

View the Fall AAP Newsletter.

Scoop Night - September 18th

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run registration is now OPEN!!

Registration:

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of the coaches, Cindy Meylan at [email protected], Erica Giovanini at [email protected], or Lisa Prillaman at [email protected].

Asha-Jyothi Race - September 15th

Location: Fairfax Corner, Fairfax, VA

Start Time: 8:00am

***You can support Oak Hill Elementary and this good cause by participating in the Asha-Jyothi 1K & 5K! Just be sure to connect your registration to Oak Hill Elementary so we can benefit too!

*****For every registration, Asha-Jyothi will donate back all the money raised back to our school. ******

Use coupon AJ4Schools for 5K registration.

Early Release Mini Camp

Oak Hill is offering an Early Release Mini Camp put on by Overtime Athletics from 12:30-3:30 on the above early release Mondays. It is for grades K-6 and is $40 per child per day. Limited spaces available. More information and registration details available.

News from PTA

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. Please sign up to host a booth and introduce us to what makes your family special. This could include highlighting something from your culture, doing a performance (an artistic representation of the culture), helping with setup and cleanup, or being a general volunteer here: https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/sgnvw or contact Courtney Homer at [email protected] for more information.

Odyssey of the Mind: Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that teaches students how to develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers. You can sign up for this program using the Odyssey of the Mind Interest form 2024-25 on the PTA Website. Sign ups will close on Friday, September 13th, 2024.

Science Olympiad: Science Olympiad Division A is a fun introduction to STEM for 3rd - 5th graders. You can read more in the Announcement detail and sign up via the Science Olympiad form on https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com. Sign ups will close on Friday, September 20th, 2024.

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". Details will be posted soon the PTA website. We are looking for judges for this program; if interested, please email [email protected].

After School Programs:

Registration for after school programs is open. The PTA has partnered with Baroody Camps, Inc. (www.baroodycamps.com) to provide a wide variety of after school enrichment classes for students across all grade levels. Please register for these programs here: https://bc-ffx-oakhill.jumbula.com/fall-2024. We also have two clubs offered by Oak Hill Teachers! Register for these clubs by visiting: https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com. Sign ups will close on Sunday, September 22nd.

FCPS News

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

Immunization Reminder
Make Attendance a Priority
How Is FCPS’ Redesigned Website Working for You?

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

Important Calendar Dates

Sunday, September 15- Asha-Jyothi Run Walk, 8am @ Fairfax Corner

Wednesday, September 18th - Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins, 4-8 pm

Friday, September 20th - Parent Coffee @ 9:15

Monday, September 23rd - Early Release at 12:30 pm

Thursday, September 26th - Fall Picture Day

Quick Links

3210 Kinross Circle Oak Hill, VA 20171 | Main Office: 703-467-3500 Attendance: 703-467-3535 | Web | Twitter

🏃‍♀️🌟 Final Push for the AJ 5K Race: Let’s Win for Our Schools! 🌟🏃‍♂️

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Asha-Jyothi Race - September 15th It's the last day to register for the Asha-Jyothi race before the price goes up!

***You can support Oak Hill Elementary and this good cause by participating in the Asha-Jyothi 1K & 5K! Just be sure to connect your registration to Oak Hill Elementary so we can benefit too!

*****For every registration, Asha-Jyothi will donate back all the money raised back to our school. ******

Use coupon AJ4Schools for 5K registration.

All proceeds that we raise will go towards student fieldtrips, supporting school-wide, hands on learning experiences to include STEAM, family and community engagements, and to support student and staff needs. Asha-Jyothi has generously agreed to donate 100% of the registration money back to each participating school AND:

An additional $500 for 25+ registrations
An additional $1000 for 50+ registrations
An additional $2000 for 100+ registrations

To sign up, participating staff, students, and/or their families and friends can visit the webpage: https://asha-jyothi.redpodium.com/2024fairfax5k. Simply enter the code “AJ4Schools” and be sure to select OHES (Oak Hill) from the drop-down menu. A discounted price of $10 for the 5K will be given to all participants.

Event Details: Sunday, Sept 15th. Fun Run at 8 AM, 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 AM
Location: 4250 Fairfax Corner Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030
Price: Regular Prices(June-Sept): Fun Run (13 and under) - $20 || Fun Run (>13 years) - $30 || 5K Run/Walk - $30 || Price increases by $5 on Sept 10th
*Coupon applies to 5K only. LCES gets 100% of the money if you use school coupon code, even if signing up for Fun Run

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Message From Mrs. Durso

Hello Wolf Pack!

What a great start to the school year we've had! It has been a true joy to have all of our wolves back under one roof.

You may have noticed the addition of music to our morning arrival at Kiss and Ride. Oak Hill was highlighted on FCPS' Facebook page last week - check it out!

Last week, we had Back to School Night. During this event, there were several items that families were asked to fill out. If you haven't had a chance to fill these out, please do so now:

Oak Hill Family Survey- Fill out this survey to share preferences for Family Coffee topics and to find out ways to support Oak Hill.
Digital Consent - Don’t let your student miss out on some of our digital tools! Provide your level of digital consent through this new portal. Use your SIS ParentVue log in!
Early Release Mondays - Ensure Oak Hill is aware of your child’s plans for our September and October Early Release Mondays.

Mrs. Loewenberg was able to speak to every student about the Student Rights & Responsibilities over the past two weeks. Be sure to ask your child about the difference between a right and a responsibility!

Looking forward to another great week,

Kelly Durso, Principal

Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal

Picture Day- September 26th

Picture Day is Thursday, September 26th. Flyers will come home soon. If you would like to order online, go to https://www.strawbridge.net. Click the red "Order Pictures" button and enter the code FM449650.

Challenge Review Committee

Challenge Materials Committee - If you are interested in serving on a Challenged Materials Committee, please fill out this google form. The list of potential committee members will be maintained at central office. Names are randomly chosen to serve if a central departmental committee is required to review a challenged material.

Scoop Night - September 18th

Parent Coffee - 9/20 AAP Informational Meetings

Please mark your calendars for Friday AM, September 20th from 9:15-10:15 for an AAP information meeting (in person) for K-6 families. Doors will open at 9:00. Mrs. Lahr, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will be discussing the continuum of Advanced Academics services offered in Fairfax County Public Schools and will briefly be describing the full- time screening process. Please RSVP here if you wish to attend the presentation on September 20th. Copies of the slide decks will be made available to families after the presentations.

Please continue to check Wolf News for updates and address questions to [email protected].

View the Fall AAP Newsletter.

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run is returning to Oak Hill this Fall! Registration is now OPEN!!

Registration:

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of the coaches, Cindy Meylan at [email protected], Erica Giovanini at [email protected], or Lisa Prillaman at [email protected].

Asha-Jyothi Race - September 15th

Location: Fairfax Corner, Fairfax, VA

Start Time: 8:00am

***You can support Oak Hill Elementary and this good cause by participating in the Asha-Jyothi 1K & 5K! Just be sure to connect your registration to Oak Hill Elementary so we can benefit too!

*****For every registration, Asha-Jyothi will donate back all the money raised back to our school. ******

Use coupon AJ4Schools for 5K registration.

Early Release Mondays

FCPS has scheduled 7 early release Mondays starting in September. Oak Hill will dismiss at 12:30 pm on these days.

September 23
October 28
****December 9 (changed from November 25th)****
February 24
March 17
April 28
May 19

Early Release Mini Camp

Emergency Care Updates

If you have corrections to make on your emergency care card, please make them in Parent Vue. This is the most accurate way to make sure we have your updated information. Please make sure you have either made changes on line or confirmed that the paper copy that came home is correct. It is very important that we have this information for all students. If you have questions, please contact our registrar, Katherine Dillard, at [email protected].

News from PTA

National PTA Reflections Arts Contest: The PTA is looking for parent coordinators to help organize the National PTA Reflections arts contest for our school. Please sign up as an educational volunteer.Please sign up as an educational activity volunteer. or email [email protected] if you are able to help. Visit the Virginia PTA website for more information.

After School Programs:

Registration for after school programs (Baroody Camps, Speed Cubing and Gardening clubs) will begin Monday, September 9th. If you are a member of the PTA, early registration will be available starting Sunday, September 8th. Visit the PTA website and sign up to become a member by taking the membership pledge. Flyers went home last week with the details of the classes being offered through Baroody Camps.

Two additional classes have been added. Registration will be open on September 8th for PTA members and on September 9th for non-PTA members.

Wednesdays:

Rubik's Cubing with Ms. Lowe

Grades: 2nd-6th

Cost: $160 (includes a Rubik's cube)

October 2nd – December 11th

Thursdays:

Gardening Club with Ms. O'Malley

Grades: 4th-6th

Cost: $150

October 10th – December 12th

Spirit Wear: Spirit Wear Sale runs through September 5th! Spirit wear will be distributed the week of September 23rd to your child's classroom. Order spiritwear.

Multicultural Night is being rebranded!!!

Please be on the lookout for "This is Us! Celebrating Oak Hill's Community and Cultures!". Additional information will be posted to the PTABoard by the end of the week. "This is Us" is coming to Oak Hill, October 18th. Be on the lookout!

FCPS News

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

Understanding the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
School Safety Reminders
Community Conversations with Dr. Reid

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

Important Calendar Dates

Sunday, September 15- Asha-Jyothi Run Walk, 8am @ Fairfax Corner

Wednesday, September 18th - Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins, 4-8 pm

Monday, September 23rd - Early Release at 12:30 pm

Thursday, September 26th - Fall Picture Day

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Wolf News 8/28/24

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Message From Mrs. Durso

We were so happy to see everyone at Back to School night last night. I have linked the messages from school board members below if you would like to view them. Please also fill out these surveys below to help us support you and your students.

Oak Hill Family Survey- Fill out this survey to share preferences for Family Coffee topics and to find out ways to support Oak Hill.

Digital Consent - Don’t let your student miss out on some of our digital tools! Provide your level of digital consent through this new portal. Use your SIS ParentVue log in!

Early Release Mondays - Ensure Oak Hill is aware of your child’s plans for our September and October Early Release Mondays.

Messages from the School Board

School Board Chair, Karl Frisch, Providence District Representative

School Board Vice-Chair, Sandy Anderson, Springfield District Representative

Seema Dixit, Sully District Representative

Melanie K. Meren, Hunter Mill District Representative

Robyn Lady, Dranesville District Representative

Labor Day Holidays

There is no school on Friday, August 30th or Monday, September 2nd for the Labor Day holiday weekend. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend.

Early Release Mondays

FCPS has scheduled 7 early release Mondays starting in September. Oak Hill will dismiss at 12:30 pm on the following days. Please mark these dates on your calendar.

September 23
October 28
****December 9 (changed from November 25th)****
February 24
March 17
April 28
May 19

Early Release Mini Camp

We are offering an Early Release Mini Camp put on by Overtime Athletics from 12:30-3:30 on the above early release Mondays. It is for grades K-6 and is $40 per child per day. Limited spaces available. More information and registration details available.

Emergency Care Card Updates/Digital Consent/ Opt-out Forms

You should have received a copy of your child's Emergency Care card in the first day folder. Please verify your child's information. If everything is correct, please sign and return. If changes need to be made, please make those changes online through ParentVUE not later than Friday, August 30th.
Please log into the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) using your Parent Vue credentials to fill out any applicable consent and opt-out forms. Every student must have the Digital Resources Consent form completed.
Opt-out Forms:
Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.
Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.

Submit Absences

Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office.

News from PTA

After School Programs: Registration for after school programs will begin Monday, September 9th. If you are a member of the PTA, early registration will be available starting Sunday, September 8th. Visit the PTA website and sign up to become a member by taking the membership pledge.

Spirit Wear: Spirit Wear Sale runs through September 5th! Spirit wear will be distributed the week of September 23rd to your child's classroom. Order spiritwear.

News From Other Schools Chantilly Dance Team

Chantilly Dance Team is offering a Dance Workshop on Sunday, September 15th from 1-4 pm at Chantilly High school for grades K-8. $60 per dancer, $10 discount for siblings. Fee includes, a snack, craft and a t-shirt. Contact Coach Katherine at [email protected] with any questions. Register here.

Chantilly High School Fall Sports Calendar FCPS News

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

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE
Updating Immunizations and Records
Transportation Patience and Safety
Superintendent Reid Welcomes Everyone Back to School

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

Important Calendar Dates

Friday, August 31-Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day Holidays, No School

Sunday, September 15- Asha-Jyothi Run Walk, 8am @ Fairfax Corner

Wednesday, September 18th - Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins, 4-8 pm

Monday, September 23rd - Early Release at 12:30 pm

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Band and Strings Registration Deadline Reminder

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Band and Strings Recruitment

Is your child interested in band (5th/6th grades) or strings (4th/5th/6th grades)? Last weekls, students will have a presentation by the band and strings teachers. If your child is interested in band or strings, please click to register.

Registration closes tomorrow, August 27th.

Please contact Marty Sarisky ([email protected]) for more information on the band program. Please contact Rachel O'Connell ([email protected]) or Tori Field ([email protected]) for more information on the strings program.

Your child should have brought home a flyer like the one below showing all the instrument choices, etc.

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Message from Mrs. Durso

Wolf Pack Families,

We have been so excited having our Wolf Pack back together at Oak Hill! Our classrooms have been alive with laughter, learning, and joy.

Region 5 Executive Principal, Mr. Stokes, during a classroom visit.

As we start our year together, please note the following:

Cafeteria/Lunches We have implemented new cafeteria procedures. As our students adjust to these procedures and establish lunch time routines, we ask that families wait until Monday, September 16th to join their students for lunch. Thank you for understanding how critical these first few weeks are!
Back to School Night – Back to School Night is next week! More details about the event are below. This is an adult-only event.
Kiss and Ride – Thank you for your support as we implemented our new Kiss and Ride Procedures. If you haven’t yet had a chance to check out our detailed video, please do so at this link: https://youtu.be/Gw1n56c2xws
Early Release Monday - If you have not yet indicated your child's plans for the September and October early release Mondays, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezDB3MkCrb-zVBl8jAaBOK6abKPLK19XlrOQpYyN2kPsitvA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Students enjoying the beautiful weather and the Super Dome!

We look forward to a great year of learning and joy!

In partnership,

Kelly Durso, Principal

Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal

Band and Strings Recruitment

Is your child interested in band (5th/6th grades) or strings (4th/5th/6th grades)? This week, during their specials, students will have a presentation by the band and strings teachers. If your child is interested in band or strings, please click to register.

Registration opens today, August 21st and closes on August 27th.

Your child should also be bringing home a flyer like the one below.

Back to School Night- August 28th

BTSN is Wednesday, Aug 28 from 6-7:30pm. This event is adult-only. We will offer two identical sessions.

Session 1: 6:00pm

Session 2: 6:45pm

Grades 1 and 2 will be presenting in their classrooms.

Grades 3-6 and Kindergarten will be presenting as a grade level and then transitioning to individual classrooms. Locations for the grade levels are below.

Kindergarten - D130 (Art Room)

Grade 3 – Cafeteria

Grade 4 – Gym

Grade 5 – Library

Grade 6 – D126 (Art Room)

Early Release Mondays

Fairfax County Public Schools has planned seven early release Mondays starting in September. Please mark the dates listed below on your calendars.

Oak Hill will dismiss at 12:30 PM on the following days:

September 23
October 28
November 25
February 24
March 17
April 28
May 19

Please visit FCPS' webpage for detailed information about early release Mondays

Early Release Mini Camp

Emergency Care Card Updates- Student Online Verification

You should have received a copy of your child's Emergency Care card in teh first day folder. Please verify your child's information. If everything is correct, please sign and return. If changes need to be made, please make those chagnes online through ParentVUE. The Online Verification system allows the enrolling parent to electronically update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and new immunizations dates for their students via ParentVUE. For detailed information on how to use the OVU system, please click here. Please verify your child's inormation no later than August 26th.

If you have questions, please call Oak Hill's main office at 703-467-3500.

Digital Consent/Optout Forms

Please log into the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) using your Parent Vue credentials to fill out any applicable consent and opt-out forms. Every student must have the Digital Resources Consent form completed. Log onto the PDC here.

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.

Cell Phone policy

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call the school at 703-467-3500.

Chantilly Dance Team

Asha-Jyothi 5K Run/Walk

Asha-Jyothi 5K Run/Walk is a fun-filled family event with foot tapping music, delicious food and a friendly course. It is a volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the underprivileged by providing access to education and health care. Asha-Jyothi partners with schools by donating 100% of all registration money from each school back to the school for its STEM needs.

Please join us in supporting this wonderful organization.

Race Date: Sunday, September 15 Location: 4250 Fairfax Corner Avenue; Fairfax, VA 22030 Race Time: Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM and 5K starts at 8:30 AM Price: $30 / Coupon Code "AJ4Schools" for $10 off the 5K

Calendar Updates

Wednesday, August 28th, 6-7:30 pm - Back to School Night .

Friday, August 31-Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day Holidays, No School

Sunday, September 15- Asha-Jyothi Run Walk, 8am @ Fairfax Corner

Monday, September 23rd - Early Release at 12:30 pm

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Welcome Message from Mrs. Durso

Hello Wolf Pack!

We are excited to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year at Oak Hill Elementary School. We have missed our wolves and cannot wait to have them back in the building.

We've added to our already dynamic staff! Please welcome new members to the Wolf Pack and staff transitioning to a new position:

Ms. Sarah Jacobs, 2nd Grade Teacher
Ms. Jen Lowe, Instructional Assistant
Ms. Fiona McGonigal, 3rd Grade Teacher
Ms. Rachel O'Connell, Orchestra
Ms. Chuni Petros, Special Education Teacher
Ms. Daniella Reed, Elementary Math Resource Teacher
Ms. Melissa Sokol, School Psychologist

Our staff has worked diligently to prepare for this school year. We are looking forward to seeing many of you at Open House tomorrow!

In partnership,

Kelly Durso, Principal

Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal

Class Assignments

Class assignments were sent home via an email from your child's teacher. If you did not receive it, the placements will be visible in ParentVue on the 15th. You may also call the school at 703-467-3500.

Kiss and Ride

Kiss and Ride has changed. There will be maps available at Open House and a video was sent home via e-notify. Please review carefully. Thank you!

First Day Reminders

School hours are 8:45-3:30. Students are expected to be in seats ready to learn at 8:45, so please plan to arrive no later than 8:40 and remember to allow to time to go through the kiss and ride line if you are driving.

Please drop your child off at the front doors. Staff will be present and will help direct students to their new classrooms.

Open House

Join us for Open House on Thursday, August 15th. This is a chance to see the school and meet your new teacher. This is a drop in and out event for families. Students with last names from A-K will come from 9-9:45 am. Students with last names from L-Z will come from 10:30-11:15.

There will be a signup sheet in your child's classroom for you to indicate their shirt size. PTA is funding an Oak Hill tshirt for each child to help foster a sense of community. Each grade level will have a different color sshirt.

From 10:00-10:30, we will have a New Family Orientation in the cafeteria for all families new to the school (Kindergarten and grades 1-6).

The Health Room will be open for Medication drop off. Forms to accompany the medication are available online.

Returning Students: Don't forget to complete our Summer Learning POG Bingo Board and bring it to Open House, or the first week of school for a prize!!!

Early Release Mondays

Fairfax County Public Schools has planned seven early release Mondays starting in September. Please mark the dates listed below on your calendars.

Oak Hill will dismiss at 12:30 PM on the following days:

September 23
October 28
November 25
February 24
March 17
April 28
May 19

Please visit FCPS' webpage for detailed information about early release Mondays. Also, please fill out the survey that came to you via e-notify from Mrs. Durso.

Overtime Athletic Camp Offered on Early Release Mondays

Overtime Athletics is offering a half day camp on the seven early release Mondays from 12:30-3:30 (regular dismissal time). Spaces are limited. Sign ups and more information are available here.

Student Online Verification/Update (OVU)

Please verify your child's information using the Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet available in ParentVUE. The OVU packet allows the enrolling parent to electronically update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and new immunizations dates for their students via ParentVUE. For detailed information on how to use the OVU system, please click here. Every family will need to verify that their information is correct no later than August 26th.

Student Consent Forms- link has been corrected.

Student consent forms currently available on ParentVue have been moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC). Families can log into the PDC using their ParentVue credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. If you have a new ParentVue account, you must wait 24 hours after it is activated to access the PDC. Directions on how to log in are here.

Forms available include:

School Counseling Opt-out
Digital Resources Consent
SEL Screener Opt-Out
Family Life Education Opt-out
SOL Retest Permission
Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations

Thank you to PTA

Thank you to PTA for the welcome back luncheon for the teachers. We appreciate it!

Library Volunteer Opportunity

The Oak Hill Library is looking for adult volunteers to support the library this year!

Volunteers typically:

Welcome Students!
Shelve books (Fiction/Nonfiction)
Use Alphabetical Skills/Dewey Decimal Order Skills
Check Books In/Out
Laminate/Cut Items for Teachers
Bulletin Board Setup

If you are interested, please fill out this Google Form no later than Wednesday, August 21st.

Note: there may be more interest than there are available volunteer spaces.

For more information or if you have questions about volunteering in the library, please contact Melissa Dolenc at [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your support!

Lunch information

Student Lunches are $3.25 and include milk. Milk can also be purchased separately for $.60. Menus are available online (see link in footer of this email).

Lunch payments can be made with cash, a check made out to Oak Hill Food Services (put student name and pin number in the memo line) or online through MySchoolBucks.

Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Online!

Families who earn less than 130 percent of the poverty level are eligible for free meals and those with incomes between 130 and 185 percent of poverty level qualify for reduced-price meals. Families must re-apply each year. More information is available here.

To apply online,
1. Visit www.MySchoolApps.com.
2. In the State drop down menu, select Virginia.
3. Click on the Search button.
4. On the next screen, select Fairfax County Public Schools from the Choose your District dropdown.
5. Click on the Select District & Continue button.

Change the application language by clicking on LANGUAGE in the top right corner. Languages available are English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Tagalog, French and Vietnamese.

Asha-Jyothi 5K Run/Walk

Asha-Jyothi 5K Run/Walk is a fun-filled family event with foot tapping music, delicious food and a friendly course. It is a volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the underprivileged by providing access to education and health care. Asha-Jyothi partners with schools by donating 100% of all registration money from each school back to the school for its STEM needs.

Please join us in supporting this wonderful organization.

Resources Available

Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:

School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
Family Engagement Resources – FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. Learn more on our website.
Do You Know About Family Liaisons – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.

Important Calendar Dates

Thursday, August 15th - Open House

9-9:45 am Last Names A-K
10-10:30 am New Family Orientation
10:30-11:15 am Last Names L-Z

Monday, August 19th - First day of School!

Wednesday, August 28th, 6-8 pm - Back to School Night
Specific times for grade levels sessions and the PTA meeting will be announced shortly.

Friday, August 31-Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day Holidays, No School

Sunday, September 15- Asha-Jyothi Run Walk, 8am @ Fairfax Corner

Monday, September 23rd - Early Release at 12:30 pm

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Volunteer Opportunities

School supply kits have arrived! We need adult helpers to sort and deliver kits to classrooms on Tuesday from 8/13 from 1:30-4pm. You may bring your children with you if they are able to help sort and deliver. Please email Diana Hiltbrand at [email protected] to offer assistance. We'd be happy to have you join for all or part of the time window. High schoolers interested in service hours may also volunteer.

Class Assignments

You will receive a welcome email from your child's homeroom teacher on Tuesday, August 13th by 4:00 pm. If you do not receive it, please call the school on August 14th at 703-467-3500 and we will be happy to find that information for you. It will also be visible in Parent Vue on the 15th. If you are a bus rider, transportation will send out an email by early next week to let you know when your stop and route information is available in Parent Vue.

Open House

From 10:00-10:30, we will have a New Family Orientation in the cafeteria for all families new to the school (Kindergarten and grades 1-6).

Returning Students: Don't forget to complete our Summer Learning POG Bingo Board and bring it to Open House, or the first week of school for a prize!!!

Student Online Verification/Update (OVU)

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Student Consent Forms

Forms available include:

Back-to-School Immunization Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department is offering immunization clinics by appointment only. These are open to all Fairfax County Students. Call 703-246-7100 to make an appointment. Click for the full list of times and locations.

Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Online!

Change the application language by clicking on LANGUAGE in the top right corner. Languages available are English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Tagalog, French and Vietnamese.

Early Release Mondays

Fairfax County Public Schools has planned seven early release Mondays starting in September. Please note the dates and times for your calendars listed below.

Oak Hill will dismiss at 12:30 PM on the following days:

September 23
October 28
November 25
February 24
March 17
April 28
May 19

Please visit FCPS' webpage for detailed information about early release Mondays. Also, please fill out the survey that came to you via e-notify from Mrs. Durso.

Asha-Jyothi 5K Run/Walk

Asha-Jyothi 5K Run/Walk is a fun-filled family event with foot tapping music, delicious food and a friendly course. It is a volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the underprivileged by providing access to education and health care. Asha-Jyothi partners with schools by donating 100% of all registration money from each school back to the school for its STEM needs.

Please join us in supporting this wonderful organization.

Important Calendar Dates

Thursday, August 15th - Open House

9-9:45 am Last Names A-K
10-10:30 am New Family Orientation
10:30-11:15 am Last Names L-Z

Monday, August 19th - First day of School!

Wednesday, August 28th, 6-8 pm - Back to School Night
Specific times for grade levels sessions and the PTA meeting will be announced shortly.

Friday, August 31-Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day Holidays, No School

Sunday, September 15- Asha-Jyothi Run Walk, 8am @ Fairfax Corner

Monday, September 23rd - Early Release at 12:30 pm

Resources Available

School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
Family Engagement Resources – FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. Learn more on our website.
Do You Know About Family Liaisons – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Class Assignments

Open House

From 10:00-10:30, we will have a New Family Orientation in the cafeteria for all families new to the school (Kindergarten and grades 1-6).

Returning Students: Don't forget to complete our Summer Learning POG Bingo Board and bring it to Open House, or the first week of school for a prize!!!

Student Online Verification/Update (OVU)

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Student Consent Forms

Forms available include:

Back-to-School Immunization Clinics

Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Online!

Change the application language by clicking on LANGUAGE in the top right corner. Languages available are English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Tagalog, French and Vietnamese.

Early Release Mondays

Fairfax County Public Schools has planned seven early release Mondays starting in September. Please note the dates and times for your calendars listed below.

Oak Hill will dismiss at 12:30 PM on the following days:

September 23
October 28
November 25
February 24
March 17
April 28
May 19

Please visit FCPS' webpage for detailed information about early release Mondays. Also, please fill out the survey that came to you via e-notify from Mrs. Durso.

Asha-Jyothi 5K Run/Walk

Asha-Jyothi 5K Run/Walk is a fun-filled family event with foot tapping music, delicious food and a friendly course. It is a volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the underprivileged by providing access to education and health care. Asha-Jyothi partners with schools by donating 100% of all registration money from each school back to the school for its STEM needs.

Please join us in supporting this wonderful organization.

Important Calendar Dates

Thursday, August 15th - Open House

9-9:45 am Last Names A-K
10-10:30 am New Family Orientation
10:30-11:15 am Last Names L-Z

Monday, August 19th - First day of School!

Wednesday, August 28th, 6-8 pm - Back to School Night
Specific times for grade levels sessions and the PTA meeting will be announced shortly.

Friday, August 31-Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day Holidays, No School

Sunday, September 15- Asha-Jyothi Run Walk, 8am @ Fairfax Corner

Monday, September 23rd - Early Release at 12:30 pm

Resources Available

School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
Family Engagement Resources – FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. Learn more on our website.
Do You Know About Family Liaisons – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.

Quick Links

3210 Kinross Circle Oak Hill, VA 20171 | Main Office: 703-467-3500 Attendance: 703-467-3535 | Web | Twitter

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Important Dates

Thursday, August 15th - Open House

9-9:45 am Last Names A-K
10-10:30 am New Family Orientation
10:30-11:15 am Last Names L-Z

Monday, August 19th - First day of School!

Wednesday, August 28th, 6-8 pm - Back to School Night
Specific times for grade levels sessions and the PTA meeting will be announced shortly.

Friday, August 31-Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day Holidays, No School

Sunday, September 15- Asha-Jyothi Run Walk, 8am @ Fairfax Corner

Monday, September 23rd - Early Release at 12:30 pm

Open House

Join us for Open House on Thursday, August 15th. This is a chance to see the school and meet your new teacher. This is a drop in and out event. Students with last names from A-K will come from 9-9:45 am. Students with last names from L-M will come from 10:30-11:15.

From 10:00-10:30, we will have a New Family Orientation in the cafeteria. Student Online Verification/Update (OVU)

The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is available in ParentVUE. The OVU packet allows the enrolling parent to electronically update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and new immunizations dates for their students via ParentVUE. For detailed information on how to use the OVU system, please click here. Every family will need to verify that their information is correct by September 3rd.

Student Consent Forms

Forms available include:

Back-to-School Immunization Clinics

Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Online!

Change the application language by clicking on LANGUAGE in the top right corner. Languages available are English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Tagalog, French and Vietnamese.

Early Release Mondays

As you may have heard, the Virginia Literacy Act requires Elementary Teachers (classroom, special education, and ESOL) to complete approximately 27 hours of training focused on the Science of Reading and evidence-based literacy during the 2024-2025 school year.

As a result, Fairfax County Public Schools has planned seven early release Mondays starting in September. Please note the dates and times for your calendars listed below.

Oak Hill will dismiss at 12:30 PM on the following days:

September 23
October 28
November 25
February 24
March 17
April 28
May 19

Please visit FCPS' webpage for detailed information about early release Mondays.

Asha-Jyothi 5K Run/Walk

Asha-Jyothi 5K Run/Walk is a fun-filled family event with foot tapping music, delicious food and a friendly course. It is a volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the underprivileged by providing access to education and health care. Asha-Jyothi partners with schools by donating 100% of all registration money from each school back to the school for its STEM needs.

Please join us in supporting this wonderful organization.

🔆Join Us For Summer Learning POG Bingo! 🔆

The Oak Hill POG Patrol (our POG student group) invites your to do some summer learning with your Portrait of a Graduate Skills! Complete our Summer Learning POG Bingo Board and bring it to Open House, or the first week of school for a prize!!! Have a great summer and remember to keep flexing your POG muscles! Students will bring home a paper copy the last few days of school.

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