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Important Dates
October 29: PSAT Opportunity, 11th Grade (AM); Asynchronous Learning All Grades; Partners for Safe Teen Driving Night, 6pm (Virtual)
October 30: Last day of 1st Quarter; 2 Hr. Early Release
November 2-3: Student Holidays
November 11: Veterans Day; 2 Hr. Early Release
November 18: Partners for Safe Teen Driving Night, 6pm (Virtual)
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Holiday; No School
 General Information
Office Hours Updated
With our return of small cohorts of students on Monday October 26, we have adjusted our office hours to 7:30am-3:30pm.
October 30 - 2 Hr. Early Release
Friday October 30 is the last day of the quarter and a 2 Hr. Early Release. Due to the fact that all students are asynchronous on October 29, we wanted to ensure that students had an opportunity to check in with all their teachers before the end of the quarter and the student holidays on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3. This will not be our standard 2 hr. early release schedule for the remainder of the year. Specific times and details can be found above in the weekly calendar.
Attendance Reminder
We have found that many parents/students are emailing teachers directly if a student is going to be absent. Please make sure you are also sending this communication to our attendance office. Information for reporting all day or partial day absences can be found here.
Governors School Applications
There will be a Governor’s School Interest Meeting for Academics and Visual & Performing Arts
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 4th
WHERE: Virtually. Here is the link
TIME: 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
If you are unable to attend, please note the first deadline to submit your interest form is due 11/9. Please see second link below to access the Google form.
Governor’s School is a challenging and enriching program designed for highly motivated students who are looking for a challenging summer experience. Programs are offered in Visual and Performing Arts, Humanities, Math/Science/Tech, Agriculture, Life Science/Medicine, and Mentorships in Engineering and Life Sciences. The selection process is extremely competitive. Most students selected rank in the top 5% of their class and have scored in the 90th percentile on standardized achievement tests. These residential programs run from late June to late July. Only students who are available during that time frame and whose records match these criteria should apply.
Here is a link to detailed information from the Virginia Department of Education: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/governors_school_programs/summer_residential/index.shtml
Please use this link to access the application guidance/deadlines from FCPS: https://www.fcps.edu/node/32439
If you have questions about any of this information please contact: Laura Osborne, School Counselor, Llosborne1@fcps.edu or Jessica Vilbas, javilbas@fcps.edu
PSAT Opportunity -11th Grade
Registration for the 11th grade PSAT opportunity has now closed. All information can be found on our website. All students who are registered for the PSAT will receive a link to attend a meeting on October 27 during 3rd period to get logistics and information.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving
All students enrolled in Classroom Driver Education during the 2020-2021 school year must attend a virtual parent-teen traffic safety presentation (PSTD). The virtual presentation is connected to successful classroom instruction and must be completed to receive a DEC-District 8 card (pink card). The parent-teen traffic safety presentation (PSTD) will be offered four times during the school year at Oakton. Students and their parents/guardians should plan to attend the presentation at Oakton (virtually) during the 1st quarter.
All PSTDs begin promptly. Late admission will not be allowed.
Students, Please complete this Google Form to pick the date you will attend.
Dates 2020-2021
- Thursday, October 29th at 6 pm
- Wednesday, November 18th at 6 pm
- Make-up Date During Second Quarter TBD
These sessions are intended for Sophomores currently in Drivers Education or Juniors who still need PSTD for licensure.
Seniors who wish to attend must register online through the Adult and Community Education (ACE) or call 703-658-1201 and pay a $30 fee - or contact Ms. Walsh if you need more details.
PSTD nights are not available to freshmen.
AP exam registration for non-enrolled students
If any student wants to take an AP exam in a course that he/she is not enrolled in, registration is now open. Each exam costs $95. You can use this google form to register or paper copy on our website. Students currently enrolled in an AP course are automatically registered for the corresponding AP exam and do not need to complete any form. The deadline to register is October 30th. Payment can be submitted through My School Bucks or check.
My School Bucks Link for home schooled students.
My School Bucks Link for non-enrolled Oakton students.
If you have any questions about AP testing in general, please contact our AP testing coordinator: Katie Warehime at KJWarehime@fcps.edu.
College Board Accommodations- Deadline December 11th, 2020 for AP Testing
Students who have an IEP or 504 do not automatically have College Board accommodations. Paperwork must be submitted to Oakton by December 11, 2020, to allow for processing prior to the College Board deadline; however, we encourage students to submit paperwork as early as possible. All paperwork is to be given to Shelley Wiederhold, SSD Coordinator at Oakton High School. Each of the following must be completed:
College Board Consent Form
College Board Local Application Form
Processing for accommodations can take between 7-12 weeks, so we must have the paperwork in by December 11, 2020 to process before AP Testing in May. Paperwork should be delivered to Oakton High School, to the attention of Shelley Wiederhold, or emailed to swiederhold@fcps.edu
Full Frequently Asked Questions regarding AP exams are located on our website.
Student Services Updates
October Lessons
During the month of October, school counseling lessons will focus on student Academic and Career Plans. The Academic and Career Plan is a process for students to plan for the future by exploring college and career options. Students will work to discover their personal strengths and interests, create goals to help them achieve success, plan for courses that meet high school graduation requirements and prepare for life after high school. School counselors will meet with students to review, revise, and update their Academic and Career Plans during 3rd period on the following dates:
November Lessons
9th Grade – November 5th
- First Quarter Reflection: Enhancing Your Study Skills - Students will continue to develop and enhance their study skill strategies as they reflect on the first quarter
12th Grade – November 10th
- Six Word Stories - Seniors will be meeting with their counselors to create a six-word story to describe how senior year has been so far. What is a six-word story? It is an opportunity for students to be honest, share their feelings, and reflect on their personal experience using only 6 words.
11th Grade – November 17th
- The Power of Positivity – During this lesson, students will identify how positive thinking impacts their lives, and they will be able to identify strategies for reframe negative situations.
10th Grade – November 24th
- Building a Vision in a Pandemic - Students will participate in a school counselor facilitated discussion about the pandemic. Students will be asked the following questions: What has gotten you through? Who is inspiring you right now? Who is looking to you for Inspiration? What are your dreams for the future? Towards the end of the session, students will create a vision board and will have an opportunity to share it with the group.
Students will meet with their school counselors through links provided in Google classroom. If you have questions, please contact your child’s school counselor.
Monthly Newsletter
Happy October Cougars! The Student Services Department’s monthly newsletter “Cougar Connection” is available for September. Take a moment to read about our weekly meetings with students, college and career updates, parent resources and more. To access the newsletter, click here.
Mental Health Moment
Along with the monthly newsletter, the student services department will be sending out a monthly “mental health moment” with information and inspiration to help us all during these unprecedented times. Each month, our readers will be introduced to a 'mental health moment' providing insight into a wide variety of topics to help us all with an optimistic, positive perspective. In our first edition, we would like to address the word Grace.
https://www.smore.com/ef54w or Mental Health Moment
Mental Health Resources
Helping individuals at risk to create a network for support and safety can help them take positive action and reduce feelings of hopelessness. Find mental health resources here.
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.
PTSA News and Updates
School of Excellence Survey
Dear OHS Families, Administrators and Teachers:
The Oakton High School PTSA knows that a strong partnership among our families, school leaders and community members is important to the success of our students and school.
That’s why we are participating in the National PTA School of Excellence program, which grows partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being of all students.
We need your help! As part of the process, National PTA requests feedback from families, administrators and teachers at two points in the school year—the beginning and the end.
Your feedback will help us improve our family-school partnership and achieve excellence. We will post updates on our website at oaktonhsptsa.org and you do not have to be a member to participate.
Does this sound like something you’d like to help with? Join our SOE planning committee by contacting president@oaktonhsptsa.org
At a National PTA School of Excellence, families feel welcomed and empowered to support student success, and PTA is a key partner for continuous school improvement. We feel Oakton HS and Oakton HS PTSA can achieve that together—and the result will be national, state and community-wide visibility for the positive impact we are making together at Oakton.
This survey is completely anonymous. Please take 5-10 minutes to reflect on your experience at Oakton High School and complete the survey below. Please complete the survey below by Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
Please click here to take the survey
Sincerely,
Monique Roberts-Rabil, OHS PTSA President
Jamie Lane, Oakton High School Principal
PTSA Notes
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School of Excellence Survey (Due Wednesday, October 28 Click here to take the survey) National PTA School of Excellence is a recognition program that supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. We did not create the questions and your results are anonymous.
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Online SAT Test and Prep Class - Final bootcamp and mock testing dates of this year! Remember any grade can sign up for the bootcamps or mock test sessions.
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Have you joined the PTSA yet? All Seniors who join before Dec 1 are eligible for PTA Scholarships! Memberships and donations help support the students, teachers, and Oakton community! Every little bit helps!
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Translating our PTSA website - Did you know our website can be translated into many languages? Click "Select Language" on the top right corner of the page. Select the language you wish to translate into and instantly it will translate the web page without opening a new tab.
Oakton PTSA
oaktonhsptsa@gmail.com
Oakton Pantry News
The Pantry at OHS is OPENING!!
The Pantry will be available to assist students beginning November 2. We have opened up the Amazon Wish List and will also be accepting donations dropped off inside the first set of doors near the Main Office at the school. There will be a sign indicating Pantry Donations where you can leave any items you are donating.
Please use the following link to order items from the Amazon wish list:
https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PXP0VZH14Y/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist
Thank you for your continued support!
Thanksgiving Meals and Holiday Gifts Available to Families in Need
The Oakton High School community is offering donations again this year for both Thanksgiving meals and holiday gifts. Families must be able to pick up their donations from Oakton Church of the Brethren at 10025 Courthouse Road, Vienna.
Pick up windows and times:
Monday, November 23rd (Thanksgiving) from 1pm-6pm
Monday December 14th (Holiday Gifts) from 1pm-6pm
If your family is in need this year, please contact Magaly Wyatt at mmrivaswyatt@fcps.edu. The Oakton High School community is grateful to provide assistance.
Interested in Donating to The Pantry?
While school is virtual, we are not able to provide groceries to families through The Pantry at OHS. Our amazon wish list is closed because we can't accept donations to the building. During this time, we encourage you to donate to Food For Others (FFO), where OHS families are being referred for assistance. Below are the two ways you can donate to FFO (money or food/groceries):
https://www.foodforothers.org/give-money/
https://www.foodforothers.org/give-food/
Parent Resources
Parent Resource Center
Be sure to check out the FCPS Parent Resource Center here for resources available to all families!
This site includes registration and information about monthly parent webinars.
2020-2021 Webinars
Registration opens one month before each webinar. Sign up for our New You Choose newsletter to get an email when registration opens.
Dyslexia Awareness Month: A Webinar for Families
Join the FCPS Dyslexia Specialist, Carrie Leestma for an Update on FCPS Resources.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Register for Dyslexia Awareness Month: A Webinar for Families
Launching Your Adolescent into Adulthood
A recent survey of young adults in the US reported that nearly 45% of young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 now live with their parents - even though they are employed.
This session will provide:
- 10 Tips to help launch your young adult successfully into adulthood
- Strategies to teach your child “soft” employment, money management and communication/self-advocacy skills.
Presented by Dr. Amy Fortney Parks, LPC, ACS, Owner of The Wise Family Counseling & Assessment Services in Alexandria and Arlington
Friday, October 30, 2020 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Register for: Launching Your Adolescent into Adulthood
Important Information About Meals During the School Year
Fairfax County Public Schools is currently offering all students nutritious meals at no cost. Meals are offered at school sites and along bus routes Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) with both breakfast and lunch being served at the same time. Breakfast and lunch meals for Saturdays and Sundays are distributed at all locations every Friday. Grab and Go Meal Sites and Bus Routes
Changes to bus routes are posted on the website by 5 p.m. each day. If there are bus delays while distributing meals, the information will be posted on the FCPS Bus Delay website.
Did you know that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has Parent Information Phone Lines to support parents in our eight most common languages staffed by bi-lingual employees?
Parents, who would feel more comfortable communicating in their first language, can call the Parent Information Phone Lines Monday-Friday and access a live bi-lingual (sometimes multilingual) employees.
Our phone line staff is also available to FCPS staff who want to connect with parents in the parent’s first language.
Phone Line Staff can help with the following:
- Basic needs resources (food, utilities, shelter)
- Translating and interpreting of FCPS information and communications
- Contact with school personnel
 Upcoming Events
CONTRIBUTE TO OHS BAND’S VIRTUAL TAG DAY
OHSTAGDAY.ORG
KNOCK KNOCK! This year, even though our performances are on hold, our band will march on! In place of our regular door to door donation collections, Oakton Band is holding a Virtual Tag Day, taking donations online and by mail through October. If you have already donated, thank you!
We understand that many families in our community have been deeply changed by current events and cannot support us with the generosity of years’ past. However, if you are able to give, the band needs your support more than ever this year. This year, band students are fundraising toward instruments, equipment, repairs, specialized instructors, student leadership training and band community events.
Go to: OHSTAGDAY.ORG to support the Band Boosters. Or mail a check payable and to the attention of: BBOHS at 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna 22181
 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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