Dear Parents,
There has been no other time where the dedication of a staff has meant more than right now. Thank yous are in order to my steadfast staff at Oak Hill! As you know, our teachers, specialists, instructional assistants, itinerants, assistant principal, custodians, food workers and office staff work hard every day to support the students at Oak Hill. The last six weeks have truly been a testament to their dedication, swiftness and #allIN attitude! They have endured last minute training, endless PD, virtual meetings, re-starts, false starts, tears, requests, more training and collaboratively planning with their teams! And in the same breath, our teachers have held their heads high while missing their students tremendously. It would have been easy to not persevere. Did I mention that with all this going on they, too, were caregivers, homeschool moms and dads living with essential personnel or unemployed spouses? Our own Oak Hill family experienced Covid19 sickness and others had a loved one who has suffered from this wicked virus. But the only way to get through is to get through with the help of family.
So, I ask that you pause for a moment and let someone at Oak Hill know what it is that you have recognized and appreciated this school year. One thank you goes a long way! And finally thank you to all the parents who have joined us in the co-teacher role over the last six weeks. Together, we make an amazing team! The Oak Hill staff and I are so appreciative of your partnership and support.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to further support the Distance Learning experience at Oak Hill. What can I do for you? My door is always open!
Sincerely,
Holly DeVore, Principal
Schools remain closed to families; however, if you have a rising kindergartener or other new student to register, we would like to do a preliminary registration now. If you know of any families that would be new to Oak Hill (that have rising kindergarteners or students in grades 1-6), please forward this information to them. Early registration for next year is important as it ensures that we are appropriately staffed. To begin the registration process please click here.
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We are here to support all Oak Hill students and families. We put together a list of resources that we hope will be helpful during this time. Please visit the Oak Hill ES School Counseling website to access this comprehensive Parent Resource Guide.
If your child is experiencing mental health challenges, any FCPS parent can schedule a 30 minute phone consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker. To schedule a phone consultation, parents should click this link. This service is not intended for mental health emergencies and if an emergency is suspected or indicated, please call 911.
Have your child visit the School Counseling Virtual Guidance Site for activities, fun ideas, and coping strategies. Check back weekly for updates. Please note, students must first log in to their fcpsschools.net account.
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 Oak Hill students completed a variety of science experiments.
Maintaining Wellness and School Supports During COVID-19: A Webinar for Families
Maintaining our own mental health and wellness during this time can be challenging, let alone supporting our children and family members. The first step to taking care of our families, is to take care of ourselves. Webinar Highlights:
∙ Strategies for maintaining wellness for self and family
∙ How to talk to my child about COVID-19
∙ Activities that will foster resilience during this time
∙ What does stress look like in children?
∙ Resources to support my child
Presented by Bethany Koszelak, Mental Wellness Specialist for FCPS.
Friday, May 8, 2020, 10 a.m.-noon.
Register for Maintaining Wellness and School Supports During COVID-19: A Webinar for Families
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The Chantilly Pyramid's annual College Day will be held on Thursday, May 14th. Please see next week's Wolf News for further details on how we will celebrate this day virtually.
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