Have you heard of Growth Mindset?  Come learn what Growth Mindset is, how we use it in the classroom, and how you can use it with your kids at home.  Three Oak Hill teachers will present information at our next Principal Coffee on February 5th from 8:30-9:30am in the Oak Hill Library.  Parents will have the opportunity to visit classrooms to see Growth Mindset in action. 

If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP here by Monday, February 3rd.  We will be capping this coffee at 25 participants in an effort to keep groups small as we are visiting classrooms.  If you have any specific questions regarding this coffee, please contact Katherine Andersen at keandersen@fcps.edu.   

All FCPS schools will be closed for students on January 27-28 for a teacher workday and staff development day, respectively.  January 24 is the last day of the second quarter.  We look forward to students returning to Oak Hill on Wednesday, January 29.  See the complete 2019-2020 school calendar.

Oak Hill's Beat the Winter Blues School Spirit Days ends on Thursday, January 30th.  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 on January 30th.

Math Tip

This year at Oak Hill we are focusing on the Portrait of a Graduate attribute- Goal Directed and Resilient.  In Math Workshop, we provide multiple opportunities for students to have productive struggle, meaning that they are able to stick with a difficult task and persevere through it.  We put the emphasis on the process rather than the answer.  Our work this year with supporting students to become goal directed and resilient aligns so well with the ideas around Growth Mindset.  Here is an article about how growth mindset and math are connected.  If you are interested in wanting more information about growth mindset, please consider attending the Principal’s Coffee February 5^th at 8:30 am.   

As you know Oak Hill is beating the "winter blues" by having Spirit Days.  Below is a schedule to help your son or daughter participate.  Have fun!

January 23: Tropical Thursday, wear your favorite spring color or Hawaiian shirt

January 29: We Beat the Winter Blues Wednesday, wear blue

January 30: Thank a Teacher Thursday, wear your favorite Oak Hill shirt

The 13th annual Chinese New Year Celebration event is scheduled to be held at Luther Jackson Middle School this Saturday, January 25.  A hands-on experience in learning Chinese traditions and folk customs, free teaching of Chinese traditional etiquette and speech for special occasions, as well as legendary stories from ancient Chinese history will be offered.  For more information about the event click here.

Membership Drive Month continues into 2020!

Dear all,

For the past few months, we have been asking you to consider a pledge to the Oak Hill Elementary School PTA and the idea behind it isn't just to ask for money but to ask for your support.  The OHES PTA depends on your contributions and it's how we can put on assemblies, provide classroom support and run all the family events like Movie Night and the Spring Carnival.  So if you can, please consider becoming a pledge member for a suggested $50 per family at oakhillpta.ptboard.com.  Use code: 8HSEEV.

Thank you,

OHES PTA

Contact membership@oakhillpta.org for questions.

Art Contest coming to a close soon

From January 2 – January 31, students can enter their original artwork online for a chance to win a $150 gift card and $2000 for the Oak Hill 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.  There is no limit to the number of entries each student may submit! For additional eligibility requirements click here.  Watch the video to see earlier entries and past winners and go here to enter.

January 24: End of Second Quarter

January 27 & 28: No school for students, teacher workday and staff development day

January 29: 6th Grade visits Franklin MS, 9:45-11:45am

February 4: 4th Grade (Horn, Wagner, & Wieder) Field Trip to the Planetarium, 9:30-12:15pm

February 5: Principal Coffee, 8:30-9:30am, 6th Grade students visit Rachel Carson MS for Orientation, 9:30-11:30am

February 6: 4th Grade (Conlan & Djuric) Field Trip to Planetarium, 9:30-12:15pm

February 11: Franklin MS Counselor visits Oak Hill, 2:15pm

February 12: Class Candid's ad Clubs/Team photos

February 17: No school, Presidents' Day

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