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The Oakton Pantry is available to support all Oakton families. See below for additional information and our website!
Important Dates
December 8: Religious & Cultural Observance Day, Bodhi Day
December 20-31: Winter Break
January 6: Religious & Cultural Observance Day, Three Kings Day/Epiphany
January 7: Religious & Cultural Observance Day, Orthodox Christmas
January 17: No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 20: End of Second Quarter, 2 Hr. Early Release
January 21: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
January 24: Student Holiday, Professional Development Day
February 1: Religious & Cultural Observance Day, Lunar New Year
February 21: No School, Presidents' Day
General Information
Winter Warm Up Drive
The National Honor Society at Oakton High School is currently collecting donations until December 9th of NEW hats, gloves, and scarfs for our Winter Warm Up Drive. All donations will go to support the families of the Oakton Pyramid Schools this winter season. All donations of NEW hats, gloves, and scarfs can be turned into Mrs. Kimberly Stewart in Trailer #3 at Oakton High School or in the main office to Mr. James Oberndorf until December 9th. Thank you for your support and helping keep our community safe and warm this winter season.
Cougar Commendations Nominations
It’s time for Fall 2021 Cougar Commendations. Teachers are in the process of nominating students to be recognized for their achievements in one of the five Fairfax County Portrait of a Graduate attributes. Nominated students will be recognized at a ceremony in December. In addition, we also have Faculty/Staff Cougar Commendations to recognize OHS faculty/staff for their hard work, passion, and innovation. Parents and guardians are invited to use this nomination form to recognize a faculty/staff member for their dedication. All nominations are due by Wednesday, Dec. 15. Staff and faculty recipients will be recognized at the January all-school staff meeting. It means so much to our faculty and staff to know that you notice their efforts. Please contact Sara Dornauer (sadornauer@fcps.edu) or Margaret Moran (memoran@fcps.edu) with questions.
Attendance Reminders
Our attendance office works as quickly as possible to process student absences. However, we do kindly ask that all families follow our protocols and procedures to insure that we are able to have accurate attendance and work efficiently.
In addition, anytime you can provide us with advance notice for absences we greatly appreciate it. This is especially true for November and December when we traditionally see increased student absences and around religious and cultural observance days.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving
All students enrolled in Classroom Driver Education during the 2021-2022 school year must attend a virtual Partners for Safe Teen Driving (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 multiple 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 2021-2022
- Monday Dec. 13 6pm
- Tuesday March 29 6pm
- Wednesday May 4 6pm
These sessions are intended for Sophomores. Juniors and Seniors can attend a virtual session through Adult and Community Education.
PSTD nights are not available to freshmen.
Student Services Updates
Monthly Newsletter
Happy Holidays from Student Services! Take a look at December’s newsletter that reviews our events from November including the National Merit Recognition Ceremony and freshman curriculum as well as current wellness initiatives. Look ahead for upcoming events as we enter 2022.
Mental Health Moment
This month’s Mental Health Moment focuses on Screen Time as we notice an increase in use of screen time among our students and some ways to help make adjustments.
Testing Updates
College Board Accommodations- Deadline December 10th, 2021 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 10, 2021, 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 Rochelle Sherrill, 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 10, 2021 to process before AP Testing in May. Paperwork should be delivered to Oakton High School, to the attention of Rochelle Sherrill, or emailed to rlsherrill@fcps.edu.
Full Frequently Asked Questions regarding AP exams are located on our website.
PTSA News and Information
December 15th General Membership Meeting on Zoom
Please join us at 7:30pm to hear what's going on, what's coming up and have your questions answered by our Principal. Agenda and Zoom information will be sent out next week.
Come and join your fellow parents, teachers and students
Oakton HS PTSA needs many hands to make this school year the best one yet! We can’t do it alone. Come and join your fellow parents, teachers, and students. Make your voice heard, and support each other in our school’s community! Sign up to join the PTSA here
Mark your calendar
We are planning to hold an in-person social gathering at our January General Member Meeting on January 11th . Everyone is welcome to attend. More details to come, stay tuned.
The Oakton Pantry
Holiday Gift Donations
It is time to sign up for holiday gift donations! We will be continuously adding families through December 8th, so please check back often. These slots usually fill very quickly. **If the link below does not work when you click on it, please copy and paste into a new window.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094BABAB2EABFA7-2021
We will need donations dropped to the front office no later than Tuesday, December 14th so we have time to get organized and ready for pickups on Thursday, so please be mindful of this before you sign up. All donations need to be specifically what is noted in the sign up, so please no amazon gift cards or substitutions without contacting us at oaktonpantry@gmail.com. We greatly appreciate gift receipts as well, just in case! Thank you so much for your continued generosity!
 Renovation Update
Our next move should be coming up in January/February. This will include 30 additional classrooms. We will then remove many of the trailers, significantly reducing the size of Cougar Towne.
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.
Parent Resource Center
The FCPS Parent Resource Center is has a wealth of resources to all.
FCPS offers a welcoming and engaging environment for families, educators, and community members. We provide access to information and resources to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. FCPS staff is available by phone 703-204-3941 or email prc@fcps.edu to help!
December Webinars
Postsecondary Education Considerations for Students with Disabilities
Join FCPS Career and Transition Services to learn about postsecondary education options available for students with disabilities.
Highlights include:
- College: Two-Tear and Four-Year
- Career and Technical Education/Trade School
- Gap Year
- Military
- Apprenticeship
- Employment
December 9. 2021 10 a.m. - noon
Register for Postsecondary Education Considerations for Students with Disabilities
Buying A New Electronic Device for your Child? What Every Parent Needs to Know
Have you been thinking about a new phone, laptop, or gaming system purchase for your child?
This session will help parents:
- Understand developmental factors to consider
- How to proactively prepare and establish boundaries with your child
- How to respond to challenges when they arise
Presented by Tammi Sisk, FCPS Instructional Technology Specialist, and Bethany Deemers, FCPS Mental Health Specialist.
Friday December 10, 2021 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for Buying A New Electronic Device for your Child? What Every Parent Needs to Know
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.
Translate our Website
Our Oakton HS website can be translated into multiple languages! To do this you will see a globe, flags and the word "language" in the top left corner of our website. Click there and you will be able to select your preferred language.
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