Wolf News February 6

Counselors 2019

Oak Hill's awesome counselors Mrs. Gallagher and Mrs. Ryder.


National School Counseling Week

NSCW

National School Counseling Week 2019 is being celebrated this week 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.


6th Grade Franklin MS Tour

Due to school being cancelled last Friday, sixth graders will be touring Franklin MS this Friday, February 8 at 9:45am. 


Join the Driving Force in Education

Bus

FCPS has openings for bus drivers. Benefits include competitive pay ($19.01/hour), a paid training program, retirement and health benefits, and more. Email Driveforfcps@fcps.edu for more information or go to www.fcps.edu and search bus driver.


Yearbooks!

yearbook

Order your 2018-2019 yearbook today!  Order online here.  Oak Hill’s yearbook code is 13278319.  Yearbooks are $19.00.  There will be a limited number of yearbooks for sale at the end of the year, so please pre-order now.  Deadline is March 1, 2019.


Chinese New Year 2019

Oak Hill's Teachers are excited to celebrate the Chinese New Year!


Box Tops for Education

Boxtop

If you have any Box Tops for Education, please send them to office by February 21st.  We will be sending them in at the end of February.  Thank you for your support of this program.


Kindergarten Orientation

kinder orient

Oak Hill Kindergarten Orientation for children living within the Oak Hill Elementary School’s boundary is on April 5, 2019 from 9–10am with doors opening at 8:45 for check-in.  All parents/guardians and children who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2019 are invited to attend.  Registration forms can be downloaded from the following FCPS website:  Click Here

Please contact our school registrar, Vicki Baron at 703-467-3500 to schedule a registration appointment.


STEAM Lab

Second graders designing and creating The Marvelous Toy...which will make the sounds zip, bop, and whirr!


Advanced Academics/STEAM Lab News

STEAM

Students have many opportunities to enhance their Portrait of A Graduate skills in the STEAM Lab.  Through activities such as building bird beaks, designing toys, cleaning oil spills, designing submersibles, creating new cultures, etc., students communicate, collaborate, and share their critical and creative thinking as they work through the Engineering Design Process.  Their conversations are rich and focused as they share ideas and problem solve as a team to work toward solutions.  The positive buzz in the room, even when mistakes are made and students need to work through the “improve” stage, is exciting! 

The materials we use in the STEAM lab are primarily recyclables such as cardboard tubes, plastic containers, small boxes, egg cartons, etc. and craft supplies such as cotton balls, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, yarn, etc.  We have a collection box in the school lobby and happily accept donations of these types of materials!  For fun, collect some of these items at home and enjoy creating something with your child!


Key Calendar Dates

Calendar

February 6: 6th Grade Students visit Rachel Carson MS, 9:30am

February 8: 6th Grade Students visit Franklin MS, 9:30am

February 12: Franklin MS Counselors visit Oak Hill

February 18: Presidents' Day, no school for students

February 22: PTA Bingo and Game Night, 6-8pm

February 26: Club Photos

February 27: Reflections Awards

March 4: Chipotle Spirit Night, 4-8pm

March 5: Kindergarten Field Trip to George Mason

March 6: Interims sent home in Wednesday Folders


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