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Message from Mrs. Durso
Wolf Pack Family,
February has been a busy month at Oak Hill - and it's only half over! Check out all the amazing things we have been doing.
Black History Month
Throughout February, we celebrate Black History Month. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
101 Days of School
We are in the triple digits of school! This is a landmark day, especially for our kindergarten students. All year, they count the days of school to develop their number sense, conceptual understanding, 1-to-1 correspondence, and to lay the foundation for place value. We celebrated this special day with a dalmatian parade!
Our Kindergarteners celebrated the 101st day of school and dressed like the 101 Dalmatians! So cute!!
Lunar New Year
We were able to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a Dragon Dance around the school. Thank you to the strong 6th grade students and our PTA who helped make this a great success!
The Lunar New Year is a holiday that marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is the calendar traditionally used in many east Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Singapore, and South Korea. In these and other Asian countries, it is one of the most important holidays of the year. The Lunar New Year is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family. Read more about Lunar New Year and its animal symbols in National Geographic Kids.
Sixth graders, led by Mrs. Durso paraded the Dragon around the school to celebrate the Year of the Dragon! Thank you so much to Mrs. Londal, our PTA treasurer, for transporting the dragon to us and for our Chinese teachers, Ms. Chen and Ms. Jiang for organizing.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It marks the beginning of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving leading up to Easter. Many Christians attend special Ash Wednesday church services, at which churchgoers receive ash on their foreheads. Ash Wednesday derives its name from this practice. Read more about Ash Wednesday in Britannica.com.
Spread the Love - Spirit Week!
We have been enjoying our spirit week and look forward to seeing what Thursday and Friday are going to bring!
Looking forward to another great week!
In Partnership,
Kelly Durso, Principal
Reminder: No School on 2/19
Monday, February 19th is President's Day. Schools are closed for students and staff.
Spread the Love Spirit Week
February 15th - Don't Sweat the Small Stuff! - Wear sweats or workout gear!
February 16th - Friends Day! - Pick a class color or theme!
Spring Break Camps
These camps are being offered at the FCPS ACE Herndon Center located at 465 Springpark Place in Herndon. It’s a 4 minute drive from the Sprouts shopping Center.
Summer Camp Opportunities
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Elementary Institute for the Arts E-IFTA Summer 2024
Come join other elementary students from across the county learning new skills in art, dance, music, and theater! There are three weeks of camp for you to choose from, take one or all of them. Each week will be different! See flyer for more details.
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Institute for the Arts IFTA Summer 2024 - For rising 7th-12th graders. Offerings in art, dance music, theater!
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Tech Adventure Camp for Rising 1st-5th Graders. Register online at the Tech Adventure Camp website.
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CTE Summer Academy for Rising 7th-12th Graders. Register online through the CTE Summer Academy website
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Chantilly Girls’ Basketball Camp. Register online for girls’ basketball camp for ages 7-14 at Chantilly HS this summer. Please contact Josh Regan, CHS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, with any questions.
Eating Disorder Parent Information
In 2013, Virginia passed a law requiring every school system to provide information to parents annually about eating disorders with parents/guardians of students in the fifth through twelfth grades.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023),
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives.
There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources about eating disorders. To find out more, please visit the FCPS Eating Disorders website.
In addition to the information on the FCPS website, the National Eating Disorders Association has a toll free, confidential Helpline, 1-800-931-2237.
Magnet Schools
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts.
If you are interested in sending your student to an elementary magnet school program, consider attending a school-based information night at Hunters Woods Elementary School, Bailey’s Primary Elementary School, or Bailey’s Upper Elementary School.
Information nights will provide an opportunity to learn about individual school programs, student eligibility, the lottery process, and transportation.
Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12. Get more information about the schools, their programs, and locations.
Note about PlayDates
We love playdates, but becuase many of our buses are overcrowded, we are not able to send children home on buses other than their own, except in cases of emergency. We ask that a parent picks up both children or that the playdate starts after students have arrived home. Thank you for your cooperation.
News from PTA
Family Glow Dance
Our annual family dance is scheduled for Friday, February 23rd, from 6-7:30pm. Wear white or neon clothing to stand out under the black lights! The PTA will provide glow necklaces and accessories. We'll also have a craft area, photo booth, and refreshments available for purchase. Entrance is free, and siblings are welcome! *Please note: this is not a drop-off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.* Volunteers are also needed to help with setup and cleanup; please sign up on the PTA website: https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/
After-School Geography Club
Geography Club spots are still available for Oak Hill students currently in grades 1-4! Meetings will include map-making, crafts, games, guest speakers, and lessons about geography and the seven continents. $120 fee per student; register on the PTA website: https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/
Multicultural Night
Mark your calendar for Oak Hill Elementary's Multicultural Night, which is scheduled for 6-7:30pm on Friday, March 8th! Please sign up to host a booth and introduce us to your culture, do a performance (an artistic representation of the culture), help with setup and cleanup, or be a general volunteer: https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/
PTA Spiritwear - For Sale online!
We are selling spirit wear items (shirts, sweatshirts,hats) that are currently in stock. Check the PTA website for available items and sizes.
Questions, please contact Wendy: [email protected]
Reflections Award Winners
Congratulations to these talented Oak Hill students who demonstrated exceptional creativity and skill in the national PTA Reflections program! Students created original works of art in response to the 2023-2024 theme "I am Hopeful Because..." Special congratulations to our second grader Olivia Y., whose entry in Literature has advanced to the state level competition!
Staff Appreciation
Thank you to our PTA members! Your dues helped the PTA stock the staff lounge with coffee and snacks this month.
2024-2025 Kindergarten Survey
If you have a child who will be five years old on or before September 30, 2024, please complete this form and return it to Oak Hill ES by March 15th. If any of your neighbors have children who will be eligible for Kindergarten, please share this information with them, as we are also trying to reach those Oak Hill neighborhood families who do not have children currently attending school.
Please email the completed form to Katherine Dillard, our registrar, at [email protected].
SOL Testing- May 7, 14, 21
Reading for grades 3-6: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Math for grades 3-6: Tuesday, May 14. 2024
Science for 5th grade: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Please do your best to avoid scheduling appointments on these dates.
*Please note: there may be some students who test on alternate dates due to testing format required.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Check Schoology for Teacher-Referred Tutoring
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Upcoming Events Calendar
February Black History Month
2/14 Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day
2/19 No School - President's Day
2/22 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
2/23 Family Glow Dance, 6-7:30 pm
2/27 Piero's Fundraiser, 4-9 pm
3/5 School Planning Day - No School for Students
3/8 Multicultural Night, 6 pm
4/4 Learning Showcase, 5 pm
5/18 Oak Hill 5K Fun Run
5/7, 5/14, 5/21 SOL TESTING
6/11 Sixth Grade Moving Up Ceremony
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