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Information included in today’s Oakton
Updates includes the following:
- Important
Upcoming Dates
- AP Proctor Help Needed!
- April 25th Tutor-a-Thon!
- PTSA
– meeting and candidates for next year
- Junior Parent Night – April 19
- Upcoming SOL and AP Tests
- Titanic the Musical
- Accepting Center Tutor Applications until June 7,
2018
- Roaring 20's Prom
- Summer Dance Camp for 1st-8th
Graders!
- OHS Dance Team 2018-19 Tryouts
- Sports Pre-Participation Physicals for
2018-19 – registration now available
- Flash Forward – Postsecondary
Education and Employment Options
- NOVA 2018 VISION Conference
- Join us for the 13th Annual Special
Education Conference
- Practice ACT Test
- ANGP Prize Donations
- ANGP Volunteers Needed!
- Cougar Rocketry Soars!
- Latin Club Updates
- National Honor Society Class of 2018
Important Upcoming Dates
April 11-April 22 – no
progress reports emailed
April 13 – Last Day of the 3rd
quarter, 2 hour early
release
April 16 – Student Holiday
April 19 – Junior Parent
Night
April 25 – Tutor-a-Thon
May 3-5 and 11-12 – Titanic the
Musical at 7 pm – more information below
May 7-18 – AP Testing (schedule)
May 7-11, May 21-25 – SOL
Testing (schedule)
May 9 – PTSA Meeting
Mary 14 – Spring
Pre-Participation Physicals
Full FCPS School Calendar for 2017-18 and Oakton’s burgundy
and gold calendar
AP
Proctor Help Needed! – We still have many slots to fill
We
are looking for parent volunteers to help with AP test proctoring! Oakton High
School students will take over 3000 AP exams over two weeks in May, and parent
support will help administer them smoothly. AP Exams are the weeks of May 7 and
May 14.
If
you are able to give your time, we ask that you sign up online.
You may proctor any exam as long as your child is not taking that exam and you
are not a teacher or professor in that subject. We will share more information
regarding
Email
Alyson Calvello (acalvello@fcps.edu)
and Katie Warehime (kjwarehime@fcps.edu)
with any questions. Thank you for your help!
April 25th Tutor-a-Thon
What: ALL students are welcome to
receive FREE tutoring in any subject from the Center's peer tutors!
When: 3 - 6 PM
Where: Cafeteria (round table side)
PTSA
– meeting and candidates for next year
THANK
YOU to everyone who has stepped forward to volunteer for the OHS PTSA next
year! The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the following slate of
candidates for election:
- President
- Laura Williams;
- Vice-President
- Monique Roberts-Rabil;
- and
Treasurer - Yan Xu.
Please
note that we are still in need of a Secretary. If interested, please contact
Cathy at oaktonptsa@gmail.com.
The election will be held at our next PTSA meeting in the cafeteria on
Wednesday, May 9 (this is a date change from the original May 2). Casual
conversation begins at 6:30 PM and the business portion of the meeting begins
at 7 PM.
Junior Parent Night – April 19
Attention Junior Parents, this year
school counselors will be hosting Junior Parent Night on Thursday, April 19,
2018 at 6:30pm. The focus will be on preparation for senior year and the
college application process.
Room locations are based on each student's
identified counselor:
- Ms. Katie Warehime (A -
B), Cafeteria (rectangle tables side)
- Mr. Charles Grausz (C - Daz &
AVID 11th graders), Cafeteria (round tables side)
- Ms. Magaly Wyatt (Db - Gio),
Cafeteria (round tables side)
- Ms. Alyson Calvello (Gip-Jz),
Room 230
- Ms. Elizabeth Chase-Kang (K -
Loz), Room 228
- Mr. Quesuan Wigfall (Lp - M),
Auditorium
- Ms. Laura Osborne (N - Roz),
Cafeteria (rectangle tables side)
- Ms. Ashleigh Sherrill (Rp – Tie),
Rooms 222/224
- Mr. Fred Priester (Tif - Z),
Auditorium
Upcoming SOL and AP Tests
Testing
season is upon us. SOL testing begins May 7th and will close out May
24th, save for make-ups and retakes. AP Testing also begins on May 7th
and will close out May 18th. Students should see their teachers
concerning testing times and locations. Specific test assignments are available
on the OHS website.
For
students taking an SOL: Please report directly to your testing
location. AM testing sessions begin at 8:10 am, and PM testing sessions begin
at 11:18 am. Leave your backpack, cell phone, and any wearable technology in
your locker to avoid disrupting the testing environment. You may, however,
bring your own pencil and a book to read that is irrelevant to the SOL test you
are taking. Please get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast because
you will need to focus and do your best in order to earn required credits for
graduation. Don’t hesitate to see your teacher or counselor for advice on
how to prepare for the exams. All SOLs are untimed tests, so you may
have as much time as you need to complete each part.
For
students taking an AP Exam: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the
scheduled start time of your exam so you are ready to start the exam on time.
If you are late, you will not be able to sit for the exam or for a makeup. If
you miss an exam without an excuse, you will be charged a $15 unused exam fee.
Come prepared with any necessary materials you need for the exam, including
pencil, pen, and/or calculator. ! Make sure to leave anything else –
including your cell phone! – in your locker or at home. You cannot bring it
into the testing room. Make sure to get a good night’s rest before the exam.
Your teacher can help guide you with what is necessary for each specific exam.
Please see your counselor if you have any questions about AP testing.
Titanic the Musical
The Performing Arts Department
presents Titanic the Musical May 3-5 & 11,12 at 7:00pm. Tickets are $15 and
go on sale to the public through our on-line ticketing system
on Monday, April 16th. Please note that seats are assigned this year, unlike in
the past when we had general admission. Please plan accordingly. There is more
information on
www.oaktondrama.org
Accepting Center Tutor Applications
until June 7, 2018
The Peer Tutoring 1 class is an
elective where Center tutors organize Center events, build leadership skills
and give back to the Oakton community through tutoring. If you are interested
in applying to be in the Peer Tutoring 1 class for the 2018-2019 school year,
the application and teacher recommendation form can be found below.
Application: here (download it and it will be fillable)
Teacher recommendation form: https://goo.gl/forms/brP3uZeOGNa3Jr8L2
New due date: June 7, 2018
Roaring 20's Prom
This year's Oakton High School's
Junior/Senior Prom will be held April 28th at the Waterford Fair Oaks from 8:00
- 11:00 PM. The theme this year is the "Roaring 20's." Guest forms are available in the Gold Office and in the Activities Office. All guest forms
must be completed prior to purchasing a ticket.
Prom tickets will go on sale the week of April 23rd and can be purchased during
all lunches that week. Tickets are $60 per person. Coat check will also be
available for $2 at the event. We look forward to seeing everyone at the
Waterford on Saturday, April 28th!
Summer Dance Camp for 1st-8th Graders!
The Oakton High School Dance Team’s
annual Summer Dance Camp will be held June 19-21 from 8:30-12:30 at Oakton High
School. This clinic is open to rising 1st-8th graders from any school.
Participants will learn choreography and technique with dance team members and
will have the opportunity to perform at the end of camp on June 21! Campers
will also do a craft and have a snack provided each day. Register by June 10th
to get a camp t-shirt included with your registration. Register online at https://oaktonhighcamps.jumbula.com/#/dance. (Information also available at oaktonathletics.org.)
OHS Dance Team 2018-19 Tryouts
If you love to
dance and want to be involved in your school, come tryout for the Oakton High
School Dance Team! Tryouts will be held April 17-19 and April 23-26, 2018
for the 2018-19 team selection. Not sure if you have all of the skills
for dance team?? Come to tryouts anyway! You will have the opportunity
to learn skills there, and dancers are often selected based on potential
ability to pick up the needed skills! Go to http://oaktonathletics.org, the Oakton
Activities Office, or see Coach Rowley in the library for a Tryout
Packet. Complete the Pre-Registration
Form here.
Sports PPE for next year –
Registration Now Open!
Information also available online.
Registration
is now open! To register for a PPE, go
to: https://www.fcps.edu/athletic.preparticipation.screenings
and follow the links for sports physicals.
In preparation for next school year,
to participate in sports next school year, your child must have a physical on
file dated on or after May 1, 2018, on the new form (Revised February 2017).
This includes working out in the weight room, conditioning, “green days” and
try outs.
The Oakton High School Athletic Training Program is offering an opportunity for
students to receive a sports health screening and pre-participation physical
(PPE) on Monday May 14, 2018 from 5:30-8 pm. Our team physicians, as well as a
staff of nurses, physical therapists and certified athletic trainers will be on
hand to provide a thorough screening. If during the screening or physical, the
physicians find something that is questionable to them regarding your child’s
health, they may request further evaluation by another physician. We are asking
for a minimum donation of $50 in exchange for the PPE. Registration
is now open! To register for a PPE, go
to: https://www.fcps.edu/athletic.preparticipation.screenings
and follow the links for sports physicals. There
is also a link for the new form there as well. Walk-ins are also welcome on
that evening but we ask for a $60 donation at that time. This physical is good
for the entire following school year.
This is the Athletic Training Program’s method of fund raising. All the funds
for equipment and supplies are raised at this event. The county provides no
funding for any of the supplies or equipment in the athletic training room that
is used to take care of our athletes. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
You too benefit from this process. Once your child’s VHSL physical form is
completed that night, it stays on file at the school, as well as a digital copy
is kept on our server, so if you need a copy just email one of the ATCs and we
can sent you a copy.
PPE’s are being offered in the same format at every high school in FCPS and are
fund raising efforts at those schools as well. If you cannot attend the PPEs at
Oakton H.S., there may be another local high school offering the opportunity on
a date that may be more convenient for you. If you have any questions or
concerns, contact Paul Rupp, MS, ATC at prupp@fcps.edu.
Flash Forward – Postsecondary
Education and Employment Options
Career and Transition Services, in collaboration
with the Parent Resource Center, will be holding a postsecondary options
workshop. There will be a general introductory session followed by three
different informational sessions for participants to choose from including
Supported Employment, Competitive Employment, and Postsecondary Education. In
addition informational display tables with representatives from community
agencies, government offices and educational institutions will be available.
High school students, parents and FCPS teachers and staff are encouraged to
attend.
Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Woodson High School, 9525 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031
Please RSVP through the link below or call 703-204-3941:
https://tinyurl.com/ybp76omo
NOVA 2018 VISION Conference
FCPS and NVCC (NOVA) are offering an
opportunity for students with disabilities who plan to enroll in classes at
NVCC in the fall to learn about available options. The conference will include
presentations from Disability Services and Counseling Services and a Q&A
session. Participants may park in B Lot spaces and should meet in the lobby of
the Community Cultural Center (Building CE) no later than 4:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Time: Sign-in starts at 3:30 pm
Location: Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus, 8333 Little
River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003-3796
Program duration: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Please RSVP through this web link:
https://tinyurl.com/y7aoazqo
Join us for the 13th Annual Special
Education Conference
Dr. Pamela Mims, the keynote speaker,
will present Using Evidence to Guide Practice: Justifying Inclusion for All.
Choose from over 60 workshops! More details available on the Conference
website: https://www.fcps.edu/spedconference2018. Choose from over 60
workshops!
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, Virginia
22315
Please RSVP through the link below or call 703-204-3941:
https://tinyurl.com/y9lmdepf
PRACTICE ACT TEST
The deadline for the Kaplan practice
ACT test is approaching!!! This is a great opportunity for your child to take a
low-cost practice test, and get the results the same day. THE DEADLINE FOR
REGISTERING FOR SAME DAY SCORES IS Monday, April 16th, 2018.
Date: Saturday, April 21st, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oakton High School Cafeteria
Students should arrive before 8:45 am, and the test will begin promptly at 9:00
am. The fee is $15.00, via cash or a check made payable to the OHS PTSA.
Scholarships are available - please send an email to boosters@oaktonhsptsa.org to arrange.
The students will receive their scores that day!
Sign up here! http://kaplan.formstack.com/forms/oakton_high_school
ANGP Prize Donations
The All-Night Grad Party is
approaching and this year we are stepping up the prizes for our well deserving
graduates! In the past we have had awesome prize baskets donated by families,
but this year because we are changing venues we are going to include the
typical fun and miscellaneous prizes, as well as including some more
substantial cool prizes for the kids. We have budgeted for the typical fun
prizes, but would like to have parents of all classes donate items to make this
night special and memorable for the students.
So please check out this sign up
and donate any item of your choice. It is a great way to make this night
fantastic for our Graduates!
ANGP Volunteers Needed!
Please volunteer for a position so our
graduates can enjoy this year's All Night Graduation Party at Launch Trampoline
Park. Non-senior Parents can 'pay it forward' and help at the event too!
Current OHS Students in need of service hours can volunteer for the 'Take Down'
shift (4-6am) only. Lots of volunteers are needed to ensure a successful event,
so take a look at the SignUp Genius
page to volunteer today. Thanks in advance!
Cougar Rocketry Soars!
Congratulations to Oakton’s Rocketry
Cougars Team 2 for making it to the TARC finals! The Team America Rocketry
Challenge (TARC) is the world’s largest student rocket contest and a key piece
of the aerospace and defense industry’s strategy to build a stronger U.S.
workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Congratulations to team members: Arthur Liao, Advait Menon, Akshath Burra,
Allison Lou, Jonathan Kim, Julius Kiewel, Justin Kim, Matthew Pham, Sai Duduru, and Suyog Paudel!
Latin Club Updates
Salvete omnes! Wednesday the 11th,
after school in room 251, is our April general body meeting for Latin Club. At
this meeting we will be discussing elections for next year’s Latin Club
officers. As always, we will host Latin tutoring afterward. On Wednesday the
18th, after school in room 251, we will be hosting Game Night! Both Classical
and more modern themed games will be played. Feel free to bring snacks!
T-shirts for Latin club are coming in soon! If you ordered one or would like
one of the extras we bought, see Magistra Moore in room 251!
National Honor Society Class of 2018
All members of the NHS Class of 2018
should ensure they have paid their $25 dues in order to receive their
graduation stole. Students should also continue to submit their service hours
on X2VOL for approval. Members with any questions should contact Mrs. Stewart
in the Burgundy Office after 3pm or see Mrs. Manilli in the Gold Office during Cougar
Time or in the morning prior to school.
Payment for dues can be either exact cash of $25 or check made payable to
Oakton High School (place NHS dues in memo) and handed into Mrs. Manilli in the
Gold Office.
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