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Important Upcoming Dates
January 20: No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 24: Second Quarter Ends
January 27: Teacher Workday, Student Holiday; Parent Coffee on Vaping (9:00am)
January 28: Staff Development Day; Student Holiday
January 29:Third Quarter Begins; Junior Family College Night; Post-secondary Planning for Latinx English Learners Workshop
January 30: Senior Class Meeting (CT)
January 31: Winter Pep Rally (Rescheduled)
February 17: No School (Presidents' Day)
February 24: Spring Sports Begin
Thank you to everyone that came out to our Curriculum Night! It was great to see so many new and returning families.
 Renovation Update
Please visit our website for more information on the scope of the renovation and the renderings of what the building will look like when completed.
General Information
AVID Applications
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2020-2021 AVID elective course.
The Oakton AVID program is a unique program for 9th– 12th grade students. It is a program that truly will help students “Advance Via Individual Determination.” AVID at Oakton is designed to help students get the most out of their abilities and develop skills that translate directly into success in high school, college/university, and 21st Century jobs. The skills include: organization, public speaking, critical reading/writing, and creative problem solving.
AVID at Oakton intends to foster leaders in the classroom and in the community. Our goals are that each AVID student graduate high school with an Advanced Academic Diploma and receives acceptance into a four-year college or university. Oakton AVID students are known as students that push themselves in the classroom, work diligently towards their goals, and motivate others by being an example of scholarship.
Students interested in this course next year should complete this application by February 14. https://forms.gle/8aTdp4xVYwYBZSJD8
Questions can be directed to Allison Kline at askline@fcps.edu or Katy Byrd kkbyrd@fcps.edu.
Boys and Girls State Applications
Are you interested in government? Are you looking for leadership opportunities? Consider applying for a slot to participate in the American Legion Auxiliary Virginia Boys/Girls State!
Boys/Girls State is an opportunity to practice and develop leadership skills; to study local and state government; and to live, work, and associate with other young leaders from across the state. Candidates must be of the rising senior class (current juniors) and have an interest in municipal and state government. To get more information and/or an application, please see Ms. Sherrill in trailer 31. You can also visit their website at https://www.vagirlsstate.org/ or https://www.vaboysstate.org/ if you would like to learn more.
Girls/Boys State applications are due to Ms. Sherrill on February 21st.
Student Registration for the 2020-2021 School Year
Student registration is currently underway! Optional Electives Fair sessions for students conclude this week for those interested in learning more about various course offerings. Students can also access our online website to highlight the wide variety of courses.
For each grade level there will be two days of large group lessons followed by individual registrations. Students will be registered in the following order during the approximate windows provided:
- Rising Seniors: Jan. 6 - Jan. 22
- Rising Juniors: Jan. 23- Feb. 5
- Rising Sophomores: Feb. 6-Feb. 18
- Make-ups: Feb. 19-Feb. 28
We encourage all students to discuss their class schedules with their families to ensure that they are creating a course load that will maintain a healthy balance for students. Families are strongly encouraged to consider not only the academic course load, but a student’s extracurricular and family obligations as well. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s counselor.
For more information on registration and course offerings please visit Oakton's website.
Junior Family College Night - January 29, 2020 at 6pm
Junior families please mark your calendars for Junior Family College Night. This event is for both junior students and their families to hear directly from college admissions representatives in a panel format with breakout sessions.
Topics include:
- Finding the Right Fit
- Components of the College Application
- How Colleges Make their Decisions
- Starting the College Search
- Paying for College
- Northern Virginia Community College Info
Post-secondary Planning for Latinx English Learners Workshop - January 29, 2020 at 5:30pm
Student Services will be offering a Post-secondary Planning Workshop for Latino Families. Spanish-speaking college admissions representatives will be join Oakton Staff in providing important information related to preparing for college and available resources. We will meet in the library at 5:30pm.
2020 FCPS Gap Year Fair
FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas are hosting the 9th annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at George C. Marshall High School from 6:00-8:30 p.m. This event is for high school students and parents who are interested in learning more about the variety of experiences available and growing array of gap year opportunities.
The evening will begin with an informational presentation in the auditorium from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Immediately following, the program fair, with representatives from over 40 programs offering gap year opportunities, will take place in the school cafeteria from 6:45-8:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event. For more information, visit USA Gap Year Fairs.
In the event of inclement weather, the snow date and location will be Friday, February 7, 2020, at George C. Marshall High School from 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Online Campus Summer 2020
FCPS Online Campus summer courses will be available to eligible high and middle school students who meet prerequisites and technical requirements. Students may take one online course for first time or repeat credit. Middle school students may not take a mathematics course during the summer as their first-high school level mathematics course. Courses are rigorous; therefore, students should consult their counselor prior to registering. Program information is available at Summer Learning. Registration for summer Online Campus courses opens January 6, 2020.
Parent Information
Super Transition Saturday - Career and Transition Services Event
On Saturday, February 22, 2020, Career and Transition Services (CTS), the FCPS Parent Resource Center, and several Fairfax County adult service providers will host “Super Transition Saturday” from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Luther Jackson Middle School. This is a free event for parents/guardians and educators of students of all ages with IEPs. Breakout sessions will cover postsecondary education support, the importance of student self-determination beginning in the elementary years, employment support programs, future planning considerations, such as funding needed for services, and CTS support services that are available to students as they progress through the secondary years toward graduation and beyond. A highlight of the day is a parent/guardian and student panel representing a range of challenges and successes. Members of the panel will convey personal experiences and answer parent/guardian and student questions from their perspectives of having been through the transition process. The snow date is March 14, 2020.
Summer 2020 Enrichment Institutes and Camps
Enrichment institutes and camps focus on specific areas such as fine and performing arts, technology, study skills, science, and world languages. FCPS and non-FCPS students are welcome.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC), Institute for the Arts (IFTA), Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA), and the new CTE Summer Academy classes will be held at Fairfax High School. Programs run July 6 to July 31, 2020. Bus transportation is provided from select high schools and middle schools outside of the Fairfax High School pyramid. Transportation to and from the selected high schools is the responsibility of the parent/guardian or student.
Grade level eligibility for each program refers to the current 2019-20 school year. Click on central institutes and camps for additional information.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will host a technology institute for middle school students.
ACE enrichment classes stimulate students’ curiosity and provide creative learning experiences. ACE also offers a premier driver’s education Behind the Wheel program to prepare students to obtain their driver’s license. Click on ACE enrichment classes for additional information.
Save the Date - Parent Coffee
On Monday January 27, 2020 at 9:00am we will be hosting our first parent coffee in the Oakton cafeteria. Please join us for coffee and conversation with our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist – Ms. Heather Price. Our focus will be on "Vaping: What Parents Need to Know." We were purposeful in selecting a teacher workday for this meeting so we would be able to accommodate any parent who was interested in attending. If you are interested in attending, RSVP https://forms.gle/QA3pGigJyZ25Bsmx5
Partners for Safe Teen Driving
All students enrolled in Classroom Driver Education during the 2019-2020 school year must attend a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety presentation (PSTD). The 90-minute presentation is connected to successful classroom instruction and must be completed to receive a DEC-District 8 card. The 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety presentation (PSTD) will be offered four times during the school year at Oakton. Students and their parent/guardian should plan to attend the presentation at Oakton during the quarter their student receives driver education.
PSTD meetings at Oakton during 2019/2020 school year:
- Mon. February 24th
- Mon. April 20th
All sessions will run from 7:00-8:30pm in the Oakton Auditorium.
Please bring a pen/pencil and arrive on time. Late arrivals will not be admitted once the presentation begins.
The meeting is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors that have not attended a PSTD night yet. The student and parent must attend one presentation as a part of the VA licensing requirements.
Juniors and seniors who wish to attend must pre-register online through the Adult and Community Education (ACE) office and pay a $30 fee - please see a Drivers Ed teacher for more details.
Sophomores DO NOT need to pre-register. This is not available to freshmen
FCPS Cares
Do you know an Oakton High School or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
PTSA News and Information
General Information
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January PTSA Meeting – We look forward to seeing you at our next PTSA meeting on Tuesday, January 21 at 7pm in the Oakton HS Library (Door 5 entrance) RSVP here!
All-Night Grad Party Tickets
Buy Tickets by Feb 10, 2020 to get a $10 discount off the ticket price AND be entered into a raffle for $10,000 extra in Cougar Cash to be used at the All-Night Grad Party and 10 extra raffle tickets for fabulous prizes at the event.
The All-Night Grad Party (ANGP) is on June 4 beginning at 10:00pm and ends at 4:00am on June 5. The ANGP ticket includes everything – food, fun, games and activities! We will feature delicious all-you-can-eat food, casino games, fabulous prizes, mini golf, swimming, sports, games, obstacle course, spa treatments, live entertainment, a lounge, and much, much more!
If you purchase your ticket by February 10, 2020, tickets are $75, using the Coupon Code below. In addition, for anyone who purchases a ticket by February 10, your name will be entered into a drawing for $10,000 in extra Cougar Cash and 10 extra raffle tickets to be used at the event.
Purchase your tickets now by clicking here!
Use this Coupon code at checkout X8WLSEWXHMPR to get the discounted price.
Free or reduced-price tickets are available to students with financial need. Please contact Jen Hogan at JLHogan@fcps.edu for assistance in obtaining a ticket.
For other questions, please contact Cynthia Rutzick or Eli Rainhart at OaktonANGP@gmail.com.
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Senior Signs are popping up all over!
Celebrate your senior by purchasing a Home of a Senior Lawn Sign. BUY NOW ANGP is offering FREE DELIVERY to your door (or lawn). All proceeds benefit All Night Grad Party. For more information on ANGP or to buy a ticket, click here ANGP Ticket or Paper Form.
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Parent Resources - FCPS
Family Engagement Resources
In FCPS we recognize that when families are engaged in their children’s education, students achieve higher grades, attend school regularly, have better social skills, and go on to postsecondary education. We offer programs, services, and resources that engage families, schools and the community in support of student success.
Find out more here about programs and supports offered in FCPS to build stronger family-school partnerships and better engage families.
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Treatment and Research Upodate
Join Dr. Lisa M. Cullins, attending physician in the Emotion and Development Branch at the National Institute of Mental Health for this highly informative workshop. She will provide current research on:
- Diagnostic Criteria
- Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder as manifested in children and adolescents
- Treatment Options, Resources and Collaborations
Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 10 a.m.-noon
Register here for Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Treatment and Research Update
Calm Conversations with Your Adolescent
As parents of adolescents, we can often find ourselves in the throes of emotion and reactivity; we can say or do things that escalate the situation.
Join Corinne Coppola, M.A., and Well-Being Professional in this important workshop to learn tools to take yourself off of the emotional roller coaster and engage in ways that are helpful and supportive.
- Explore ways to set boundaries that fosters loving and safe communication.
- Learn strategies to feel connected and calm rather than frazzled and overwhelmed.
Friday, January 24, 2020, 10 a.m.-noon.
Register for Calm Conversations with Your Adolescent
Sibshops
An exciting workshop for brothers and sisters of children with special needs!
*Registration must be completed separately for each session.
Register for Sibshops
Portrait of an ADHD Graduate: Overcoming Obstacles While Optimizing Strengths
This session focuses on ways parents can prepare students diagnosed with ADHD to be successful in the 21st Century workforce.
Topics will include:
- Identifying and building on existing strengths
- Strategies for developing executive functioning skills
- Ways to cultivate emotional intelligence
Presented by: Patricia M. Hudak, PCC, BCC, Certified ADHD/Executive Function Coach at PathFinder Coaching & Tutoring LLC, President-Elect, CHADD Board of Directors.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 10 a.m.-noon.
Register for Portrait of an ADHD Graduate: Overcoming Obstacles While Optimizing Strengths
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