 Oak Hill Staff celebrating Tropical Thursday Spirit Day.
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Oak Hill's Beat the Winter Blues School Spirit Days ends tomorrow. On this day everyone is asked to wear their favorite Oak Hill t-shirt. We are asking students to show their appreciation for their teacher with a note, poem, or a picture. Please have your son or daughter bring this to school tomorrow.
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Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is participating in Speak Up 2018-19. The information collected will help policy makers at the local, state, and national levels, as well as the business community, contribute to the national dialogue about science and technology, and prepare students for the 21st century workforce. FCPS will be participating in the survey through January 31, 2019. The online survey is open to parents, students in K-12, teachers, and staff. This is an optional survey and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. All responses are confidential.
We encourage everyone to participate in the survey. Please visit this link to take the survey. For more information about the survey, visit our FCPS Speak Up Survey page.
February 5th is the Chinese New Year. As a tradition, red is China's good luck color, believed to scare away spirits of bad fortune. Chinese usually wear red or other brightly-colored clothes on New Year's Day to go with the festive and upbeat mood. There will be a Chinese New Year Celebration at Fair Oaks Mall on February 2nd and 3rd from 1-5pm. This Lunar New Year Event will celebrate the Year of the Boa and will include martial arts and dance performances from over 15 countries.
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National School Counseling Week 2019 will be celebrated from February 4-8, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. School counselors have a tremendous impact in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Oak Hill would like to thank our counselors, Mrs. Kimberly Gallagher and Mrs. Christy Ryder, for all of their hard work and dedication.
If you would like to send Mrs. Gallagher or Mrs. Ryder a note through the FCPS Cares recognition program, please click here.
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Students in grades 3-6 will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests from May 7 - June 1. Please avoid scheduling appointments on your child's testing day. Testing begins at 9:00 am (except 5 Science at 1:00 pm) and are untimed. Make up testing will occur throughout the window based on staff availability to administer tests.
3rd grade: Thursday, May 16: Reading, Part 1, 9am Friday, May 17: Reading, Part 2, 9am Thursday, May 23: Math, Part 1, 9am Friday, May 24: Math, Part 2, 9am
4th grade: Tuesday, May 14: Reading, Part 1, 9am Wednesday, May 15: Reading, Part 1, 9am Tuesday, May 21: Math, Part 1, 9am Wednesday, May 22: Math, Part 2, 9am Wednesday, May 29: VA Studies
5th grade: Tuesday, May 14: Reading, Part 1, Wednesday, May 15: Reading, Part 2, Tuesday, May 21: Math, Part 1, Wednesday, May 22: Math, Part 2, Wednesday, May 29: Science
6th grade: Thursday, May 16: Reading, Thursday, May 23: Math
Make up testing will occur throughout the window based on staff availability to administer tests. Expedited Retakes for eligible students will be administered June 3 through June 7.
Kindness is contagious! The more our students see, hear, and practice kindness, the more it will become a part of their everyday lives. At Oak Hill, we will be celebrating Random Acts of Kindness week February 11-15. Please be on the lookout for a red heart and a pink sheet of paper in their backpack tomorrow. The pink sheet of paper will explain what to do with the red heart. We are excited to see what kind things our students are doing for others at home and in the community.
Kindness Ideas:
Ask your child how he or she showed kindness at school. It can be as simple as holding open a door for someone or smiling at a classmate. Praise your child for showing kindness!
Be a “Kindness Detective” with your child as you read a book together or watch a movie. Ask your child to reflect on how a character showed kindness and the impact that it had on other characters.
Please visit these websites for additional ways to help kids practice kindness, https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-ideas and http://micheleborba.com/100-fun-ways-to-help-kids-practice-kindness/
Sincerely,
Christy Ryder and Kim Gallagher
Oak Hill School Counselors
Virginia Lottery Statewide Art Contest Instructions
Create an original art piece that conveys your thanks for Virginia's teachers
Refer to link to learn more about the Virginia Lottery state wide Art Contest and to make a submission. Parent/guardian permission is required for submission. The submission deadline is February 1st and there will be winners from each level: one for elementary school, one for middle school, and one for high school. The winner will receive a $150 gift card and the schools Art Department will receive $1000.
Oak Hill PTA Membership Fees Survey
Oak Hill PTA would like to know parent and teacher opinions about the programs funded using membership pledges and what changes are necessary. Please complete your survey by Jan 27, 2019. Please Click Here to take the survey. If you have any questions, please contact president@oakhillpta.org.
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January 31: Franklin MS Curriculum Night, 5:45pm
February 1: 6th Grade Students visit Franklin MS, 9:30am
February 4: Staff Development Day, no school for students
February 5: Chinese New Year, wear red
February 6: 6th Grade Students visit Rachel Carson MS, 9:30am
February 12: Franklin MS Counselors visit Oak Hill
February 18: Presidents' Day, no school for students
February 21: PTA Bingo and Game Night, 6-8pm
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