  Pictured above are members of our staff that were nominated for Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding New Teacher, Outstanding Professional or Outstanding Support Staff awards. Below are some of the chalk pictures drawn by our sixth grade to welcome our newest students at the Kindergarten tour held on March 31st.
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Please fill out this intention form by April 30, 2022, to let us know if your student will be returning to Oak Hill for the 2022-2023 school year. This information is important because it helps ensure that our school is appropriately staffed. Thank you for your help! |
Did you know that more than 14,000 military-connected youth call FCPS home? Join FCPS in celebrating them during April, the Month of the Military Child. At Oak Hill, we will celebrate Purple Up! Day this Friday, April 15th, when all are encouraged to wear purple in recognition of the strength and sacrifices of military-connected youth. Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue. At Oak Hill ES, we are so grateful for the service of our military community. Please consider wearing something purple this Friday, April 15th.
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Join Us for a Virtual Presentation on April 19th
Parenting Specialist, Rachel Bailey, will be joining us during Stress Less, Laugh More week to talk about “Raising Children With Healthy Self-Esteem in a High-Pressure Culture.” Please join us virtually on Tuesday, April 19th at 6:30PM to learn exactly what to DO and SAY so that children believe in themselves -- and thrive -- even in a culture where high-pressure standards seem unattainable. Click here to receive a Zoom link to attend the workshop.
Celebrate "Stress Less, Laugh More" Week with us 4/18-22
On Tuesday, April 19th from 4-8, enjoy dinner from Piero's in the Franklin Farm Shopping Center. Just mention Oak Hill when placing a dine-in or carryout order. Piero's will donate 20% of all profits to Oak Hill.
The Chantilly Pyramid Art Show is at Chantilly High School on Wednesday, April 20th from 6-8pm. There will be displays of selected artwork from the elementary, middle, and high school levels, including some of our Oak Hill artists! There will also be craft activities, a photo booth, and food trucks!
Food Truck Links:
New Gourmet Delight: https://roaminghunger.com/new-gourmet-delight/
Two Smooth Dudes (Gourmet Tater Tots): http://www.twosmoothdudes.com/
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If your child has been newly accepted into Level IV AAP for the next school year, please join us for an in-person orientation on Wednesday, April 27th at 4:30 in the cafeteria for a presentation and a tour of our school. The children will also have an opportunity to engage in team building activities to get to know their future classmates.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Cathy Lahr, Advanced Academics Teacher, at cclahr1@fcps.edu.
Help FCPS fill in the big blue space that students, staff, and families see when they log into Schoology. We are looking for talented FCPS students in any grade to participate and have their artwork considered for display.
Students can work individually or as a group designing any form of artwork that represents “How Schoology helps me learn.” Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. on May 20.
Details for this challenge and information on how students can submit their work (parent permission required) are available online.
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Please remember to report your student’s positive COVID Status to our attendance line, OakHillElem.attendance@fcps.edu,as soon as you have it. In order for students to access the “Stream-in/Checkin” provided by FCPS, 2-3 days notice is required.
Is your child missing their favorite sweatshirt? jacket? hoodie? winter coat? We have lots of these in the lost and found. Please check your closet to see what you might be missing and have your student check for the missing item in the lost and found.
Yearbook sales end April 22nd. Click here to order now, as there will be very few extra copies available in June. The cost is $19. Please save your emailed receipt from Lifetouch for confirmation. For assistance, please contact Michelle Coyne at mkcoyne@fcps.edu or 703-467-3591.
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Grade 3 Reading: May 4th
Grade 3 Math: May 10th
Grade 4 Reading: April 29th
Grade 4 Math: May 6th
Grade 5 Reading: April 28th
Grade 5 Math: May 5th
Grade 5 Science: May 12th
Grade 6 Reading: April 27th
Grade 6 Math: May 16th
Students in the AAP program in grades 5 and 6 will take their advanced grade level math tests on the date listed for their current school grade level (e.g. Grade 5 Math AAP students will take the Grade 6 Math SOL on May 5th).
Seeking New PTA Board Members for 2022-2023
Want to get more involved as a leader in our school community next year? The PTA Board positions available are:
President
First Vice President
Second Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Each position is a one year commitment, with the possibility of being re-elected for another term. Nominations will be accepted until April 22, 2022.
Nominees will be presented at the April PTA meeting and elected at the June PTA meeting.
Please email MRDolenc@fcps.edu for more information. A conversation does not equal a commitment, so feel free to inquire for yourself or on behalf of others.
Teacher of the Year Award
Northern Virginia magazine established the Northern Virginia Teacher of the Year Award to recognize the very best educators in our region, and we need your help finding who those top teachers are. Anyone may submit a nomination for a great teacher. Nominations are due by April 24. Please follow this link to find out more.
Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week at Oak Hill Elementary is quickly approaching, May 2-6, 2022! We have a great week of festivities planned that is sure to let our teachers and staff feel valued and appreciated.
VOLUNTARY MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS
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We are taking a slightly different approach this year and rather than asking parents to just contribute supplies, we are asking for monetary donations to cover the costs of the week-long festivities. It's a quick and easy way for you to let the teachers and staff know how much you appreciate all that they do for your children.
- We are accepting voluntary donations up until May 2, 2022. Donations may be made on our PTA website. A donation of $10 per student is suggested, but any amount is welcome. For more information about how to make a monetary donation, please click on this link: https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/formvw?store=2517&form=7
VOLUNTEERING YOUR TIME
If you are interested in volunteering your time to help set-up and execute the planned festivities, please check Wolf News in mid-April for a sign-up link.
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Dates to Remember |
April Arab American History Month
Autism Awareness Month
Month of the Military Child
2 Ramadan Begins (through 5/1)
15 Good Friday
15 Purple Up! Day
16 Theravada New Year
16 Passover Begins (through 4/23)
17 Easter
18-22 Stress Less, Laugh More Week
19 Parent Presentation (Virtual), 6:30-7:30
19 Spirit Night, Piero's
20 Chantilly Pyramid Art Show, CHS
20 Strings Concert, Carson MS
22 Orthodox Good Friday
27 AAP Orientation, 4:30-5:30
May
2 Eid Al Fitr begins at sunset
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