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Renovation Update
Work continues throughout the addition and building! The auxiliary gym and theatre are the next large spaces set for renovation. The auxiliary gym is well underway with preparatory work taking place in the auditorium.
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
Distance Learning Updates
This week we are looking forward to resuming our normal distance learning schedule (above). Last week our teachers worked within Blackboard Collaborate Ultra to secure this platform for all students. Many teachers were able to successfully transition last week and held their classes as scheduled. By tomorrow, the remaining classes will resume.
By the end of today, students should receive a personalized link for each class. This invite will come through their fcpsschools.net accounts. All invitation emails will be titled “Blackboard Collaborate Invitee.” As a result, all invitations to classes may appear in one thread within a student’s email. That will require them to scroll through the whole link to see all of their invitations. Once a student has all of their links, they will remain the same for the duration of the year.
Students are encouraged to view this quick video tutorial to help prepare them for what this will look like from a student view. They can also follow this link for some images of what you will see when you log in. This information and more important tips were posted on the grade level google classroom sites on April 15.
- Important resources regarding the distance learning plan can be found here.
- All school closure resources for Oakton High School can be found here.
- All school closure updates and resources for FCPS can be found here.
- To better keep in touch with students during this time, information will routinely be posted on the Class level google classrooms.
Grading Information
Friday morning detailed grading information was emailed out to the community. We have also posted that information on Oakton’s website, along with a voiceover presentation.
Student Services - Stress Less Week Recap
Last week, we had our virtual stress less week hosted by Oakton Student Services. In case you missed anything, you can find a quick recap of the week here!
Library Office Hours
The librarians welcome students to join them for Library Office Hours for help completing research tasks, accessing library resources, and getting book recommendations!
Library Office Hours will be:
In Blackboard, select the Oakton HS Library class. Select the Collaborate Ultra button on the left, then select the appropriate session listed, and use the link to the right to sign in and join a library session!
If you need to contact the librarians for help outside of office hours, email them at kmrowley@fcps.edu and rnewland@fcps.edu. They will get back to you as quickly as they can.
Parent Coffee Information
Last week it was great to reconnect with many of our families from the Class of 2020! If you were unable to join, we have posted the recording on our website for your reference.
This week we will host a parent coffee for families in grades 9-11. It will be Thursday morning at 8:00am. A link will be sent out via eNotify on Wednesday afternoon. We will record the session and make it available for those that are unable to attend.
Service Learning Hours - Seniors
Please make sure that you have logged all of your Service Learning Hours into your X2VOL account for approval.
All hours for verification must be submitted no later than May 1st
Hours submitted after May 1st may not properly be reflected on your transcript and may not count for end of year recognition awards.
Detailed directions for how to submit hours can be found on the Class of 2020 google classroom.
ESOL Resources
This google site was created to best further support our ESOL students and their families. The site provides translated resources and contact information. We hope you find this resource helpful.
AP Testing Updates
The Oakton AP Testing website has been updated. This website provides you with updated information for the 2020 AP Exams. You will also find an FAQ slide show. Remember that AP Testing will take place online from May 11-22, 2020. Here are also some reminders for your reference.
- Students do not need to email Ms. Warehime if they are planning to not take an AP Exam.
- Students cannot opt back in or register for a new AP Exam.
- We are encouraging students to take their AP Exams.
- Students are expected to take their AP Exam(s) during May 11-22
- Students/Parents can reach out to Ms. Warehime beginning June 8, 2020 regarding refunds.
If you have any questions, please contact our AP Testing Coordinator Ms. Warehime at kjwarehime@fcps.edu
Virtual Show Spirit Week - Support Oakton Performing Arts!
This week would have been our opening night for our spring musical, Merrily We Roll Along! This week is typically celebrated with a “show shirt” spirit week. Students, Staff, Alumni, and community members are encouraged to participate to show support for our amazing performing arts students! Tag Oakton theatre on Instagram or Twitter @oaktontheatre and use the #showusyourshowshirt!
- Monday = Les Miserables (2017)
- Tuesday = Titanic (2018)
- Wednesday = Catch Me If You Can (2019)
- Thursday = Favorite Broadway Shirt
Thank you for all your support in the past. Our students can’t wait to perform for our community again.
 The Center - Student Tutors
The Center is open for business! Our student tutors are ready to help any student in any subject. Students who would like to schedule a tutoring session should scan the QR code below. This flyer will also be posted in grade level google classrooms for students to access.
 PTSA News and Information
Yes, we are all tired of being in "time out" and want to go back to the good old days. No worries, we have a couple of fun things planned for this next month! Distance learning is slowly coming along, a HUGE THANK YOU to the teachers out there working with our kids! Hmmm, that's another topic for another day, but please continue to have patience with our teens.
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April PTSA Meeting - Thank you to everyone who came out for our April PTSA meeting. We enjoyed Demystifying Dyslexia with our guest speakers Susan Danker and Carla Askew from Reading and Language Learning Center where they helped us to understand and empathize with those dealing with Dyslexia. We look forward to bringing them back next year for another presentation.
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PTSA Exec Board Nominations - Are you interested in joining the Exec Board next year? The nomination form is available HERE and open until Thursday, April 30th. Yes, it's a quick turnaround and the slate of candidates will be announced on May 2nd. Please contact oaktonhsptsa@gmail.com with any questions.
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May PTSA Meeting - Our next PTSA Meeting is Tuesday, May 19 at 7pm online LIVE! Everyone is welcome and you don't have to be a PTSA member to join us. We will have elections and another great speaker for that night, please RSVP HERE! We need members to make quorum so please join us.
ANNOUNCING….The Virtual ANGP Prize Raffle on May 8th, 2020
We have made the decision to cancel ANGP. We are certain the event would have been fantastic, and we share in the disappointment resulting from the necessity of its cancellation. Superintendent Brabrand and Principal Lane have stated that an in-person graduation will not be held on June 4 due to the Governor’s shut-down order. If a later in-person graduation or an in-person celebration becomes possible, an event can be planned to allow our seniors to celebrate together. Certainly, the Class of 2020 will have a unique graduation story to tell through the years!
We are excited to announce our Virtual ANGP Prize Raffle for all the prizes we currently hold. This raffle is available to all Oakton High School seniors.
Raffle tickets are $5 for each senior who had not yet purchased an ANGP ticket. Each senior may only have one ticket, so everyone has one chance to win. Any family that purchased an ANGP ticket is receiving their one raffle ticket, so will not need to purchase one. Any family that purchased a sign and made an additional donation with the sign purchase, but did not purchase an ANGP ticket, will be issued a raffle ticket.
On May 8th we will raffle off the prizes from most expensive to least expensive. The exact time and virtual location of the drawing will be announced soon. Any prize that fits in an envelope will be mailed. Other prizes will have to be picked up from a designated home in a “contactless” pick up. Winners will be notified by email and requested to pick up the prize within one week. After one week, a reminder will be sent to those who have not picked up a prize. If a winner does not respond in the next seven days, the prize will be re-raffled.
Please click on this link to get your raffle ticket: https://oaktonhsptsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1512&form=7
Class of 2020 Yard Signs - PTSA
We hope that you all are getting through this crazy time with your senior(s) at home. You probably feel like we do, really bummed that our seniors don't get the traditional last few months of public school, where they can enjoy the camaraderie of making after-graduation decisions and dealing with the stresses of so many changes to come.
With so much uncertainty about pretty much everything, we thought we would remind you of your opportunity to celebrate your senior in a very basic, fun way. Our senior yard signs are still available and will be delivered straight to your front yard! Click the link below to purchase yours for $20. We have a limited quantity, so get yours today and don't miss out.
https://oaktonhsptsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1512&form=5
Parent Resources
FCPS has compiled a list of mental health resources that you may find beneficial. Each week I will highlight a few of the opportunities available. However all of the resources can be accessed here at any time. Mental health resources and emergency services information can be found here.
Great Information for Parents about Reducing Anxiety
Learn from a leading expert how to reduce the anxiety for your family, and yourself, during this challenging time. View the presentation provided by The StudyPro of Dr. Jonathan Dalton, Founder of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change, titled Master the Pandemic: 3 Essential Strategies to Ease Kids' Fears. (Tip: Place your cursor on the webinar screen to be able to adjust the sound through the speaker icon that is displayed in the lower right corner.) There are additional videos featuring Dr. Dalton discussing anxiety at the bottom of his practice's website.
Need help looking towards the future? Take a Virtual College Tour
YouVisit offers virtual tours of over 600 colleges right from your living room. This is a great way for students to begin exploring future secondary education options that may be right for them.
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.
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