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Information included in tonight’s Oakton Updates includes the following:
- Important Upcoming Dates
- PSAT, PSAT 8/9, and Candidate’s Day – Wednesday, October 19th
- Weekly Progress Reports
- Attendance notes
- Digital Citizenship Week
- ASVAB - Test Dates & Fall Registration
- Boys Basketball: Evening Parent Interest Meeting
- Oakton Improvables Comedy Show
- Varsity Swim/Dive Interest
Meeting
- Cougar Cabaret – October 28 and
29!
- Not Too Late to Join and/or
Donate to the PTSA!
- Underclassman Picture Make-Ups
October 20th!
- Purchase a copy of the 2017 Yearbook today!
- Track and Field Interest Meetings
10/18 and 10/24 (note the date change for students!)
- Governor’s School Interest
Meeting
- Latin Club Pumpkin Painting
- Financial
Aid: FAFSA Completion Event Oct. 29
- Driver Education: Partners for Safe Teen Driving
Night 10/24/16
- Senior Math League
Important Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, October 19th – PSAT and PSAT 8/9 for grades 9-11,
Candidates Day for seniors; two hour early release for students. No classes
will run other than 4th period at the start of the day for
attendance.
Friday, November 4th – last day of the first quarter, 2 hour
early release
Monday and Tuesday, November 7th and 8th –
student holidays
Wednesday, November 9th – first day of the second quarter
PSAT, PSAT 8/9, and Candidates Day – Wednesday, October 19th
On Wednesday, October 19, students in grades 9 and 10 will take either
the PSAT or the PSAT 8/9. Students in 9 and 10 are automatically registered;
the deadline for registering an 11th grader passed last week.
On October 19, students should report to their 4th period teacher
to get their test location assignment. The test procedures will begin at 8:25.
Testing locations will also be available outside of school counseling.
Seniors will participate in Candidate’s Day. They will report to the
auditorium after attendance is taken in 4th period.
All students will be dismissed at 12:55 after lunch at 12:30. There are
no other classes during the day.
Weekly Progress Reports
Beginning on October 17, 2016, Weekly Progress Reports will be generated
through SIS. All parents that have registered SIS Parent Accounts, and have
students enrolled in either middle or high school will receive these emails.
Located in each parent account is a tab titled, My Account. Within this tab
parents have the option to choose which day of the week they wish to receive
the progress report emails, opt out of the service entirely, or designate a
threshold for notification (if a grade drops below a set value).
After October 17th, emails will be automatically sent during the week,
providing a summary of student’s grades for the current quarter. If needed,
parents are encouraged to seek additional information by logging into their
ParentVUE account, and then, if further clarification is needed, parents should
contact their teacher.
There will be several weeks during the school year 2016-17 when the Weekly
Progress Report emails will not be sent due to holidays and the high volume of
gradebook usage by teachers while averaging quarterly report card grades. No
Weekly Progress Reports will be sent during the following weeks:
-November 7 – 11
-November 21 – 25
-December 19 – 30
-February 6 – 10
-April 10 – 14
-April 17 – 21
The final Weekly Progress Report emails will be sent during the week of June 12
– 16 (The last day of school is 6/23).
Attendance Notes
Did you know that if you have plans for the upcoming Thanksgiving and
December holidays you can send in an absence note now? Please, send in a note
now and avoid the \rush. You can call the attendance line, but for this, notes
are preferable. Thank you for thinking of this now and making the days less
stressful for you and for our office staff. We make every effort to clear the
lines before the robo calls start going out. This is especially hard to do just
before the long breaks when so many absences are called in. Making arrangements
now is very helpful. Thank you!
Our full attendance policy and process can be found on our
website.
Digital Citizenship Week
This week is Digital Citizen
Week and FCPS has created a great video resource that talks about ,"Online
and Internet Safety". Please view this video with your children, to engage
in a discussion regarding this important topic. This video will provide
helpful tips on supporting your child in becoming a great digital citizen! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAxZ_PX--No
Save the date for the Oakton Pyramid's Digital Citizenship Expo, which will
take place on November 29th here at Oakton High School.
ASVAB - Test Dates & Fall
Registration
The ASVAB will be given at Oakton High School twice during the year
(Fall date: November 1, Spring date: March 22) There are two purposes for the
ASVAB test: 1) The ASVAB assesses a student’s ability to learn new skills and
is a predictor of success in training and education programs. It includes an
interest inventory and other activities and resources designed to help students
explore the world or work and gain confidence in making career decisions. 2)
This test is a requirement for military enlistment. (Please note that scores
are good for 2 years.) For details visit www.asvabprogram.com.
The test is open to 10th-12th graders. There is no fee.
To register for the Tuesday, November 1st test date students should fill out
the Google Form: https://goo.gl/forms/qPGElp7b4siJUqMP2
by October 25th to register. The ASVAB test will be given in the Oakton HS
Lecture Hall. Students should arrive by 8:10. The test will begin at 8:30 AM
and will take approximately 3 hours. Students should also plan to attend the
score report interpretation on Thursday, December 8th at 9:45 AM (Location
TBD). For more information, see Mrs. Collins in the Career Center.
Boys
Basketball: Evening Parent Interest Meeting
For parents
of all boys who are planning on trying out for basketball this winter sports
season, there will be an interest meeting on Monday, 10/24, at 7pm, in the
cafeteria.
Oakton
Improvables Comedy Show
The Oakton
Improvables will be having their first Comedy night this Friday the 21st at
7:00pm in the lecture hall. Come meet our new team and enjoy fun improv games
and laughter. It's a free event, with goodies sold in the lobby.
Varsity
Swim/Dive Interest Meeting
Anyone interested in trying out for the Oakton
Varsity Swim and Dive team should attend the upcoming interest meeting. The
meeting will take place immediately after school in the lecture hall on
Wednesday, October 26th.
Cougar
Cabaret
Oakton Chorus
Department Presents
“COUGAR CABARET: Billboard Hits”
October 28 & 29, 2016
Get ready for an exciting evening of singing presented in a modern cabaret
setting. Students from the Oakton Chorus program will showcase their talents
singing both ensemble selections and featured solos. The theme this year is
Billboard Hits and the line-up includes hit songs from the 1940’s through
today. The show is sure to include music that people of all ages will know and
enjoy!
Tickets are currently available at the pre-sale price of $10.00 if purchased by
October 27th. Panera box dinners are also available for pre-order by October
21st to be picked up at the show. You may purchase tickets and box dinners from
any Oakton Chorus student or by completing the order
form and submitting it to the chorus office. A limited number of tickets
will be available at the door for the full price of $15.00.
Cougar Cabaret will be held in the Oakton High School Cafeteria. Doors open at
6:30 for seating and the show begins at 7:00pm. Snacks will be available for
purchase during the performances and free dessert and coffee will be offered at
intermission. Hope to see you there!
Not
Too Late to Join and/or Donate to the PTSA!
Thanks to your generous support, in the past month
the PTSA has been able to give $700 to staff members for professional
development and $2500 to student groups! It's not too late to join the PTSA or
make a donation! Just click here: http://oaktonhsptsa.org/wordpress/.
Underclassmen
Picture Make-Ups October 20th!
Are you an
underclassman? Did you miss picture day on September 13th and 14th?
Underclassmen pictures will be held October 20th in the Auditorium. It will be
the final opportunity for students who absent or were unhappy with their
original portrait package to have their picture taken for the 2017 yearbook.
Victor O'Neill will be available all day, so please make arrangements with your
teachers to miss class or plan to visit the Auditorium during Cougar Time/Lunch
to take care of your school portrait. If you have questions, please call Victor
O'Neill at (703) 532-0013. You can also email Mrs. Glaser at jaglaser@fcps.edu or stop by Yearbook
during 5th period in 135 for more information!
Purchase
a copy of the 2017 Yearbook today!
Save your memories of the 2016-2017 school year and Oakton's 50th
anniversary by purchasing
your copy of the 2017 Paragon yearbook before it's too late!
Books now cost $72, but prices will increase beginning January 1st. Simply
visit www.yearbookordercenter.com
and enter our school code #4770 to reserve yours today! Please email Mrs.
Glaser at jaglaser@fcps.edu if you have any questions!
Track
and Field Interest Meetings 10/18 and 10/24 (note the date and location
change!)
Do you think
you’re fast?! Can you run forever?! Think you have some hops! Here is your
chance to prove it! Or perhaps maybe you just want to stay or get in shape for
another sport over the winter season? Then tryout for the Indoor Winter Track
& Field team here at Oakton! There is an interest meeting for students on
the 18th, right after school in the lecture hall. Coach Decker will go over
expectations, paperwork, tryout information, and answer any questions that you
may have. There will also be an evening meeting at 6:30pm on the 24th on the
rectangle table side of the cafeteria, where Coach Decker can talk to both
students and their parents about tryouts and give the opportunity for parents
and students to come and ask questions as well. Can’t make it to either of the
meetings? Then feel free to stop by Coach Decker’s classroom in room 128 and he
will be happy to give you any information and answer your questions.
Governor's
School Interest Meeting
What: Governor's School Interest Meeting
When: Tues., Oct. 18th
Where: Lecture Hall
Time: 10:40 - 11:10
Governor's School is a challenging and enriching program designed for highly
motivated students who are looking for a challenging summer experience.
Programs are offered in the Visual and Performing Arts, Humanities,
Math/Science/Technology, Agriculture, Life Science/Medicine, and Mentorships in
Engineering and Life Sciences. The selection process is extremely competitive.
Most students selected for the Academic programs rank in the top 5% of their
class and have scored in the 90th percentile on standardized tests. These
residential programs run from late June to late July. Only students who are
available during that time frame and whose records match these criteria should
apply.
Here is a link to detailed information from the Virginia Dept. of Education and
another link from Fairfax County:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/governors_school_programs/summer?residential/index.shtml
If you have questions about any of this information please contact:
Laura Osborne, School Counselor at llosborne1@fcps.edu
Latin
Club Pumpkin Painting
All Latin
Club members are invited to our first club event of the year- pumpkin painting!
We will be gathering on Thursday, October 20th in room 251 after school. Please
bring your own pumpkin to paint- preferably small to medium in size. Paint will
be provided. Be sure to bring your $10 club due or you can't participate!
Financial Aid: FAFSA Completion Event Oct.
29
The FAFSA
(The Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is available at FAFSA.gov.
Seniors, check your college’s priority dates and make sure you meet them! This
is critical for securing financial aid; make sure to file early! You must have
an FSA ID in order to submit your FAFSA electronically.
Oakton HS will be hosting a FAFSA Completion event on Saturday, Oct. 29 from
9AM -12PM in the Oakton HS Library.
To register, please visit:
http://collegeaccessfairfax.org/workshops/workshops-schedule/
You must bring the following documents with you:
• Social security numbers or permanent resident numbers for student and parent
(Alien registration card if not U.S. citizen.)
• Date of birth for student and parent
• Driver’s License number if you have one
• FSA ID which must be obtained at www.fafsa.ed.gov (for both the student and
parent)
• W-2 forms or other wage statements
• 2015 tax returns
• Current statements for checking, savings, and other asset accounts
• Investment records, including 529 and prepaid college plans
Driver
Education: Partners for Safe Teen Driving Night 10/24/16
The second Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PSTD)
night is Monday, October 24 at 7pm in the Auditorium. Please bring a pen.
Sophomores should plan to attend with a parent during the quarter they are
taking Driver Education class. Attendance at ONE PSTD night is a requirement
for obtaining a VA driver license. Juniors and Seniors who still need to attend
will have to pre-register and pay a $30 fee.
If you are unable to attend, there will be 3 more nights throughout the school
year: Dec. 5, Feb. 27, and April 27.
Senior
Math League
Senior Math
League will be held Tuesday October 18th at 3pm in the cafeteria. The
competition is open to all students in Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Calculus.
Students are given a challenging set of math problems and compete to earn
individual points and points for the Oakton team!
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