On Monday we hosted a Principal Coffee for parents. At this meeting we shared our school improvement goals and instructional practices. Parents learned about the components of Morning Meeting and participated in one with Oak Hill staff members. They were able to observe teachers' facilitating Morning Meetings and how it builds community in the classroom. Parents also learned about ways they could support their child's learning at home. We will be hosting additional Principal Coffees after the Winter Break and hope you can join us.
With winter break around the corner, we wanted to remind you of our attendance procedures for students who will be traveling. Please fill out the pre-arranged absence form and return it to the office no later than December 16th. Please note that FCPS has new regulations that pertain to travel outside of the country for a period of four consecutive weeks or more. The pre-arranged absence form and regulations can be found here. Please contact the office at 703-467-3500 if you need more information.
As a reminder, this year winter break starts on December 23 and ends on January 3, 2020. Classes will resume on Monday, January 6, 2020. Oak Hill's Office will close at 4:30pm on Friday, December 20 and will reopen at 8am on Monday, January 6, 2020. See the complete 2019-20 school year calendar.
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Does your child love to play board games or use dice? Playing board games and using dice can help to increase students’ understanding of number lines and number concepts. With winter break coming up, this is a great opportunity to take some time as a family to play board games together and increase your child’s math skills. Some of our favorites are Qwirkle (ages 5+), 24 (ages 9+), Set (ages 6+), Dara (ages 8+), and Ticket to Ride (ages 8+). To read more about this idea, check out this blogpost here.
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This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for referring students in Grades 2-7 for AAP full-time Level IV consideration is due no later than January 9, 2020. Parents are welcome to submit early, but no late referrals will be accepted. We advise parents not to wait for pending abilities test scores if they would like their student screened. While the Grade 2 screening pool casts a starting point for screening some students, test scores are only one factor in the eligibility decision.
If you would like more information about Level IV AAP services or the screening process for Level IV, there are two parent presentations available on the AAP public website that have the same information that was shared at our local school information meetings. https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs)
Referrals can be submitted to the Oak Hill ES Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Jane Wheeler, at any time up through January 9. If you have questions, please contact Jane Wheeler, AART, at jgwheeler@fcps.edu.
We have an abundance of jackets in our Lost and Found. Please encourage your child to check if they are missing an item. All items that are not claimed by December 20th will be donated. As a reminder, we do look for names in jackets before we donate. We encourage you to label your child's clothing.
 Fourth grade students with Jamestown forts they designed.
Afterschool Activities - Winter - Coming Soon!
The early access link has been sent to members for all activities except: Journalism, Geography Club, Mr. Herring's sports. If you are a member and didn't receive the link, please email secondvp@oakhillpta.org or membership@oakhillpta.org. If you are not a pledge member consider joining as members receive early access to your student's favorite activity, some go fast (Debate club 4-6 SOLD OUT, Electronic Circuitry 1 spot left, Coding Arcade action 1 spot left, Coding Mazes and Monsters 3 spots left, ).
Membership Drive Month continues in November!
We are still at 52% membership, therefore the membership drive continues. Our first challenge is to get to 400 pledge memberships. With 400 pledge memberships, the school will celebrate with:
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Extra Recess and Pajama Day for All Students
Help us achieve our goals and fund our programs. Without your support we may need to defund some programs including Assemblies, Grace Arts (former name), Classroom Support, Field Trips. PLEDGE today!
Join at oakhillpta.ptboard.com. To join our school use code: 8HSEEV Contact membership@oakhillpta.org for questions.
International Academic Competitions
International Academic Competitions (National Geography Championships/Bee in all grades, (new) National History Bee in all grades and (new) National Science Bee in all grades), is now open here. It's FREE! Participation information will be sent out twice, December 14 and December 21. Form closes December 21. Regional Finals (not free) for History, Academic and Science are held at Thomas Jefferson in Alexandria, VA Feb 22 or Burleigh Manor Middle School in Ellicott City, MD Mar 28 if your student qualifies. Contact membership@oakhillpta.org.
Geography Club and Journalism Club
Please be on the lookout for
- Geography Club - Explore the culture and landmarks of the world. Travel the world from the convenience of home.
- Journalism Club - Are you interested in learning more about how to write newspaper articles? Have you ever wondered what it is like to create and publish your own magazine article? Journalism Club is the place for you! By the end of our session we will write, edit, and publish our very own Oak Hill newsletter!
Family Dance Night
Join us on Dec 13th, 6pm-8pm in Oakhill elementary cafeteria for a fun filled evening. Our music will be Bach to Rock, don't miss this opportunity to rock out!! Pizza and water available for purchase. We need volunteers to help us out, if interested email events@oakhillpta.org.
ART Contest Opening in January!
From January 2 – January 31, public school students can enter their original artwork online for a chance to win a $150 gift card and money for the OHES art department. One winner will be selected from each of the three levels: elementary school, middle school, and high school. The winning designs will be featured on thousands of thank-you notes being distributed across the state during National Teacher Appreciation Week 2020. On January 9th we will hold an informational with an opportunity to draw with others and enter.
Need Volunteers!
FLL Jr. coordinator - Without an FLL Jr. Coordinator we cannot operate this program and it must be cancelled. If you are interested, please reach out to the president at president@oakhillpta.org or firstvp at firstvp@oakhillpta.org
December 11: Interims sent home in Wednesday Folders
December 13: PTA Family Dance Night, 6-8pm
December 17: 5th & 6th Grade Strings Concert, 7pm
December 23 - January 3: Winter Break. School and office closed.
January 6: First day of school after winter break
January 9: All Level IV referral forms and support documentation due to Mrs. Wheeler
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