 Tickle Toes Tuesday pictures as part of Spirit Week.
Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand will provide an update on the return to school timeline at the School Board work session on Tuesday, February 2, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be televised on FCPS Cable TV channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11) and will also be livestreamed on the FCPS website.
On Friday, January 22, Brabrand sent a letter to all FCPS families with a preview of the timeline that will be discussed on February 2. Please note that families that choose for their students to remain in all-virtual learning will have that option.
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Below is the tentative return to school timeline. We will send out additional information after next week's School Board meeting.
| Preschool & PAC students |
February 16 |
| Kindergarten |
February 23 |
| Grades 1 & 2 |
March 9 |
| Grades 3-6 |
March 16 |
Oak Hill's revised bell schedule will be from 9:00am to 3:30pm and will start on February 16th.
On Monday Oak Hill's Crisis Team participated in an FCPS Tabletop Exercise with members of FCPS Office of Safety and Security team. At this meeting we were able to talk through how we would react and lead students and staff through various emergency situations such as Lockdown; Secure the Building; Stay Put, Stay Tuned; and Shelter in Place. When students return to school, safety drills will be reviewed and practiced. Fire evacuation drills will be practiced monthly and we will communicate further information about the frequency of other safety drills once students return to school. We take all practice drills very seriously so that in the case of an emergency, staff and students will be calm and prepared.
At the end of our training, Oak Hill was recognized for our preparedness and knowledge of best practices. Please view this video to learn more about each type of drill and click here to access the FCPS Safety and Security website.
The PTSA Diversity Committee of the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will hold its second Diversity in STEM Talk in February! This series is especially for elementary and middle school students in grades 4-8.
Join us Monday, February 8, at 6 p.m. to hear from Anthony Nunez, CEO INF Robotics Inc. and Carla Rodriguez, Head of Operations INF Robotics Inc. For more information about the event click here.
Parents can register for the event here and submit questions here.
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Beginning February 1, Mondays will return to how they looked in the fall. Teachers will have Morning Meeting with their class, assign asynchronous activities, and meet with small groups of students.
We need your help in projecting the Kindergarten enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year. Virginia Law, section 22.1-254, requires that children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2021, must be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year unless the parent or guardian notifies the school in writing that they do not wish the child to attend school until the following year.
If you have a child who will be five years old on or before September 30, 2021, please complete this form and return it no later than February 10, 2021. If any of your neighbors have children who will be eligible for Kindergarten, please share this information with them, as we are especially interested in reaching those Oak Hill families who do not have children currently attending school.
The information on this survey will help the school plan for adequate facilities and personnel for the 2021-2022 school year. Please email the completed form to Katherine Dillard at KJDillard1@fcps.edu.
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We have scheduled two picture days with Lifetouch. The pictures will be used for our 2020-21 Yearbook and you will also have the opportunity to order picture packages. Our picture days are :
Monday, February 1st from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Tuesday February 2nd from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Please make sure you pick the correct date when signing up. Picture days will be by appointment only. You may sign up here.
- Prior to coming to school please review the Health Screening Questions located here. If you answer yes to any of the questions please do not come to school.
- Please make sure you arrive on time, as pictures will be taken in the SACC Room every 2 minutes. Please drive up to the main entrance of the school in the bus lane. Your child will be escorted into the SACC Room to have their picture taken and will then be escorted back to the car. Please stay in your car until your child is finished and please make sure your child is wearing a mask. Only students will be allowed to come into the building. Photo package details are located here and you may preorder pictures using the Oak Hill Picture Day ID code EVTVTZR76 at the Lifetouch website.
If you have questions, please call Michelle Coyne at 703-467-3591.
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As additional student groups return to school in person, parents and caregivers are asked to complete a Health Screening Commitment form before student(s) return to school buildings. This document confirms that a parent, caregiver, or guardian will complete a daily health screening and will keep their students home should they become ill.
The Health Commitment form can be submitted electronically through in ParentVUE (PVUE) beginning January 4, or via hard copy. Please contact Katherine Dillard at kjdillard1@fcps.edu if you need a hard copy sent to you.
FCPS' Parent Resource Center offers an engaging environment for families, educators, and community members. They provide access to information and resources to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs and disabilities. Below is a list of free future webinars.
- Create Calm and Confidence in the Midst of Chaos and Uncertainty: A Webinar for Families
- Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home Series
- Strategies to Support Social Emotional Learning at Home
To view all the webinars and/or to register please click here.
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Boost Your Child’s Skills at Home: Practicing Sequencing
There are certain skills that will help students in all subjects and grade level curriculum. Sequencing is a strategy that sorts events or concepts in chronological order (in order of what occurred first, next, last). One easy and personal way to introduce this skill with your child is to have your child draw several pictures of important times in their life, from when they were babies to present. Next, ask your child to sequence, or sort, the pictures in order of what happened first, second, third, last, etc. To extend their learning, have them write a sentence or word under each picture to describe what is happening. If your child needs help articulating their ideas- ask them to use their pictures to explain to you by communicating through speaking what is happening in each picture. Older children can write a short recount or narrative of what happened in each picture. Ask your child to use a graphic organizer to help them sort their pictures and/or the written description of each picture!
Another fun and personally relevant way to practice the skill of sequencing is to explore what your child is able to do independently around the house or at school. Can they make their bed, feed a pet, make a sandwich, or make a homemade card for a relative? Ask them to write or draw the steps in order of how they complete these tasks. Give them the transition words above to help with the skill of sequencing. For younger students have them sequence numbers from 1-10, sequence story events in one of their favorite fiction stories, or sequence the seasons of the year. For upper grade students have them sequence events in Virginia History, the life cycle of plants or animals, or the water cycle. Using the sequencing signal words above and a graphic organizer is a great way to get the ideas flowing!
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Join the PTA
Oak Hill Elementary School PTA membership dues support your child by funding essential educational and curriculum needs. Don't miss out on early access to PTA clubs. Please be on the lookout for announcements and if you are not a member, please consider supporting our students. To get information and join our PTA, click here and use the code 8HSEEV. The pledge membership is $30 per family.
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January 29: Spirit Day: SCA Snow Day Friday, wear any shade of blue or white, or wear PJs inside out
February 1: Picture Day, 9:00am-4:00pm
February 1: Library Curbside Pickup, 1:30-4:30pm
February 2: Picture Day, 9:00am-3:00pm
February 2: School Board Work Session Meeting, 1:30pm
February 15: Presidents' Day
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