OES Weekly Message


happy new year

return to school

After Winter Break, all student groups will start school virtually for the first week, January 5-8.

Monday, January 4, and Monday, January 11, will be Staff Planning Days. No student interventions will be held. All instruction will be asynchronous (independent) with work assigned by teachers. Teachers will use this time to prepare for the return of additional groups of students to in-person instruction in the weeks ahead.

Dr. Brabrand presented the latest information and timelines for in-person return at the December 10 School Board Work Session. Watch the meeting here. The next update on Return to School will be at the January 5 School Board Work Session. The current DRAFT dates for return of in-person students are listed here. We will keep you updated with any changes.


Outstanding Employee Award Winners!

Please share any great stories about these Outstanding Teachers.  We can use your input for their nomination packets.  Please email Mrs. Kelley: cgkelley1@fcps.edu

Due: January 8, 2021

Outstanding New Teacher: Alexis Schmidt (Enhanced Autism Teacher)

Outstanding Teacher:  Bridgette Joskow (5th grade teacher)

Outstanding Professional Employee: Katie Tobin (School Based Technology Specialist)


positivity project

Next week, students will learn about optimism. You expect the best from the future and work to achieve it.


sock drive

spelling bee

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is coming to OES! Registration for students in Grades K-6 is open NOW through Jan. 25th and the earlier you register, the more time you have to study those word lists.

For all the details on registration, testing, and important dates, go to this link: https://oaktonpta.net/2020/12/07/spelling-bee/


Upcoming Dates:

January 4 - School Planning Day - Independent Work Day for Students

January 5 - First day back to school - Virtual learning

January 11 - School Planning Day - Independent Work Day for Students

January 12 - New Bell Schedule Begins for all students: 9:45AM-4:15PM

January 18 - MLK Jr. Birthday - No School

January 20 - Inauguration Day - No School

January 22 - End of 2nd Quarter - 2 Hour Early Release

January 25 - Teacher Workday - No school for students