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Important Upcoming Dates
May 20-31 - SOL Testing; Oakton Internship Program
May 27 - No School; Memorial Day
May 28 - 31 - Senior Exams (Early Release on May 30-31)
May 29 - Last Day for Late Buses
May 30 - Senior Awards, 1:30pm
May 31-June 5 - Underclassmen Exams
June 6 - Graduation, 9:30am EagleBank Arena (GMU) (No School)
June 10-12 - Presentations of Learning (Early Release)
June 13 - Last Day of School (Early Release)
June 14 - Summer Vacation Begins!
Last week concluded a very successful two weeks of AP testing. We would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to the PTSA for supporting our AP test takers with Oakton pens/pencils, snacks and water. This would not be possible without the support of the larger community who donated snacks and their time to ensure that everything was set up in the testing locations every day for two weeks. Thank you! Special thanks to the PTSA AP Support Committee members Aparna Partha, Ana Riley, Eli Rainhart and Cynthia Rutzick.
Renovation Update
This week we will begin roofing some areas of the new addition! They will also continue the steel work throughout all areas of the addition. Last week, concrete was poured creating the foundation for Oakton Hall. Structural work has also begun for the new concession stand at the main field. Looking forward to this weekend, work will begin in the cafeteria kitchen. Students will still have the opportunity to purchase breakfast and lunch, however, it will be a bagged meal. The serving lines will be within the general cafeteria space for them to access.
https://oaktonhs.fcps.edu/about/renovation-updates
General Information
End of Year Schedule
The entire end-of-year schedule for Oakton High School can be found on our website. As a reminder, due to our graduation time slot of 9:30am we will not have school on Thursday, June 6. The Presentations of Learning schedule has been posted on the website. The initial page explains the background and provides general information. A detailed calendar for each grade level is available at the bottom of the page.
SOL Testing Schedules/Calendar
This week we begin our large-scale SOL testing. On April 29th, all students in SOL classes were emailed through their FCPS accounts of their testing schedule letters. Each letter included testing statuses, dates, time periods, locations, and accommodations, if applicable. It also included a testing calendar for planning purposes. Paper copies of the letter were sent out to teachers on May 1st for distribution. Please touch base with your student concerning his or her testing schedule. If you have any questions about the schedule, testing status, or accommodations, please reach out to your student's counselor or Assessment Coach Molly Brady (mpbrady1@fcps.edu).
The SOL testing calendar can be found in its entirety on the Oakton website.
Clinic: Medication Pick-Up Reminder
ALL medications need to be picked up no later than 10:30 AM on June 13, 2019. Medication left in the clinic after 10:30 AM on June 13 cannot be saved and will be discarded according to FCPS and FCHD policy. Earlier pickup of medications is encouraged during clinic hours: M-F 8–3. Pick up of prescription medication is restricted to PARENTS ONLY. Pick up of over-the-counter (OTC) medication is allowed for High School students with the following conditions:
o Parent permission is required: a written note with student or an email to cmagnotti@fcps.edu
o Student pickup of OTC medication is restricted to the end of the school day directly after dismissal.
New medication authorization forms are required for each school year. Forms can be located at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/forms If you have any questions please call Christina Magnotti, School Health Aide 703-319-2710.
Early Checkout Requests
Every year a handful of students request to checkout from school early. We have uploaded the request form and general guidelines to our website. Forms can also be picked up at the Attendance Office.
Morning Attendance Calls
The morning attendance telephone calls, texts and e-mails for reporting student absences will not occur for middle and high schools during AP, IB and SOL testing from Monday, April 29, 2019 through Friday, June 7, 2019. Students involved in testing are often in designated testing sites within the school during the normal attendance-taking time, so morning attendance notifications will be suspended. The evening attendance notifications will remain in place.
Madison Summer Academy
Madison High School will host the Madison Summer Academy from Monday, June 24 through Thursday, July 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., daily.
The Madison Summer Academy provides summer acceleration in Honors Geometry, Health & PE 9, or Health & PE 10 for eligible FCPS students who are current or incoming students at Madison, Marshall, McLean, and Oakton High School.
Registration: Monday, April 29 — Friday, June 14
Senior Class Reminders
- Senior finals begin next week. Seniors will have an early release after 4th period on May 30, 31.
- All students who have not yet paid their dues will receive a reminder this week. Please pay any outstanding dues by Friday May 31.
- If you, or a family member, are in need of handicap accessibility for graduation, please reach out to Judy Aukamp (JLAukamp@fcps.edu).
- Full details on senior events and activities can be found in the senior letter.
Upcoming Events
FCPS Career Switcher Information Session – May 21, 2019
The Office of Talent Acquisition & Management (TAM) will host a Career Switcher Information Session at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. This event will give military veterans, community members and anyone interested an opportunity to learn how to become a licensed Virginia teacher.
The information session will begin with presentations from the four approved Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) career switcher programs, Educate Virginia, Old Dominion University, Regent University and Shenandoah University. Troops to Teachers will also present their program offerings to our military veteran attendees. A panel of FCPS educators will share valuable information with attendees via Q&A fashion, followed by an opportunity to network with the five presenters, the FCPS licensure team and the substitute office.
Event Information
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Willow Oaks Administrative Center
Building 8270 / Room 1000A
Oakton Pyramid Art Show
The Oakton Pyramid Art Show opening reception is Wednesday May 22, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm at Crossfield Elementary School. Please come out and support our students and their amazing talents! This show features students from all Oakton Pyramid schools.
Parent Information
Yearbook Sales
Forgot to buy your yearbook? No need to fear, MySchoolBucks is here! You can purchase your 2019 OAKTON HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK online for $90 using FCPS' MySchoolBucks portal.
Here's what you need to do:
Step 1: Log in to www.myschoolbucks.com
Step 2: Select "School Store Payments"
Step 3: Click on "Browse All Items"
Step 4: Select "Paragon Yearbook"
Step 5: Select your student's name and check out
There are fewer than 300 books left for sale, so buy one now! If you have any questions about the process or don't know if you've bought a book, please contact the yearbook staff at OHSParagon@gmail.com.
Student School Nutrition Account
Please remember to add money to your child’s school nutrition account. All accounts must be brought current before the end of the school year in June.
The Pantry at OHS
We appreciate all of the donations that are coming through our Amazon wish list as well as those dropped off by individuals! The Pantry is still needing to be restocked after the spring break clean out, so please keep the donations coming! The link is below. Thank you!
https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PXP0VZH14Y/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist
Graduation Pictures
Victor O'Neill studios will be photographing students at graduation. If you are interested in purchasing graduation pictures, please visit the following website: https://vosphoto.com/oakton/.
All Night Grad Party
Your Cougar will not want to miss the Class of 2019 All Night Grad Party! This event is a great opportunity for seniors to gather one last time as a class following graduation, in a fun and safe environment. Details can be found by following the direct links below to our ANGP website and registration form. Please also “like” us on Facebook at "Oakton High School All Night Grad Party" to stay current on important updates and volunteer opportunities!
Date: June 6th
Time: 9PM-2AM
Place: Launch Trampoline Park, 13348 Franklin Farm Road, Herndon, VA, 20171
Registration link: http://oaktonhsptsa.org/wordpress/graduation-events/angp-registration
Website link: http://oaktonhsptsa.org/wordpress/graduation-events/angp19
Questions: allnightgrad@oaktonhsptsa.org
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