 COVID-19 vaccination for children ages 5-11 has been approved! FCPS, the Fairfax County Health Department, Inova, and the Virginia Chapter of the American Association of Pediatricians are collaborating to offer community-wide access to vaccines as soon as the first deliveries arrive to Fairfax County.
Up-to-date information about vaccination opportunities will be available on the FCPS website.
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for an Oakton Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (individuals may nominate one employee per category).
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below:
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant Principal
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaisons
The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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Next week, students will begin learning about Bravery. People who are brave act with mental, moral, or physical strength even when they know things are difficult or scary.
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National School Psychology Week
Next week is our opportunity to express how much we appreciate all our school psychologist does for the students, staff, and families of Oakton Elementary. Shannon Clements, thank you!
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SHOP THE NEW SPIRIT WEAR, LIMITED TIME!
Orders due by Nov 9th! Shop the link here
FCPS will be holding a virtual Calendar Development Webinar on Monday, November 8, at 7 p.m., on Zoom to discuss how the 2022-23 school year calendar is being developed, and for participants to provide feedback on a series of questions related to this process.
FCPS is offering this community engagement opportunity in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Korean. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided.
Please register online to attend the Calendar Development Webinar and indicate if you will need an interpreter. You will receive the webinar link on November 8, from “Office of Communication and Community Relations.”
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Upcoming Dates
Nov. 10 - Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:00PM
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day - Early Release @ 2:00PM
Nov. 15 - PTA Dining for $ - Chick-Fil-A,Vienna, 6:30AM - 10:00PM
Nov. 19 - Virtual Career Fair - Grades 5/6
Nov. 22 - Art to Remember orders due
Nov. 24-26 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
Nov. 30 - Fall Picture Retakes
Dec. 20-31 - Winter Break
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