 This week we held our first in-person concert in 2 years! And the OES Band did not disappoint - they were FABULOUS! Thank you to our Band Directors, Ms. Johnson and Ms. Landers.
Volunteer Appreciation Reception
We celebrated our volunteers on Thursday. We thank each and every one of you who give extra time to our school. We truly appreciate all the support we get from our parent community.
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SOL Testing: May 3 - May 19, 2022 (Grades 3-6)
Students in grades 3-6 will take the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments this Spring. Federal law requires schools to give SOL tests in reading, math, and science. Additionally, state policy requires schools to use local alternative assessments in grade levels and content areas where SOL tests have been removed. Please avoid having your child miss school these days.
All tests will begin shortly after school starts.
Grade 3: Reading 5/6; Math 5/18
Grade 4: Reading 5/5; Math 5/17
Grade 5: Reading 5/4; Math 5/12; Science 5/19
Grade 6: Reading 5/3; Math 5/16
 Dear Parents and Families:
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair from April 21st-April 29th. Hosted by our staff and PTA volunteers, this event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school.
Book Fair Preview- all classes will have the opportunity to preview the fair and create a wish list on either Thursday, April 21, Friday, April 22 or Monday, April 25.
Fair Shopping Hours- students will be allowed to visit the fair during their Language Arts block the week of April 25-29.
K: Tuesday through Friday 11:45-12:45
1st: Tuesday through Friday 9:30-11:45
2nd: Monday through Friday 11:45- 1:45
3rd: Monday through Thursday 12:45-2:15
4th: Tuesday through Friday 9:30-11:30
5th: Monday through Thursday 1:45-3:30
6th: Monday through Thursday 2:15-3:50
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Our Book Fair offers eWallet, a safe and secure alternative to cash. Simply create a free account to add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute so your child can select their own books. Any unused funds can be spent at The Scholastic Store Online or to fund a future eWallet.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oaktonelementaryschool3
Volunteers needed- Have a few hours to spare? We are still looking for volunteers! Take a look at this Sign Up Genius to see where you can lend a hand: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f45aeaa22a46-oesscholastic
We’re excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing your child there!
Happy reading,
Corin Harmon
OES Librarian
Next week, students will be focusing on purpose.
Purpose gives individuals the sense that they are put on in a place for a reason and that they are somehow connected with humanity or the universe.
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Girl Scout Project
I am a girl scout junior trying to earn my bronze award, which is the highest award a girl scout junior can earn. I have to plan and carry out a take action project to earn the award. The project that I have chosen is an art supply drive. I’m collecting supplies to make kits for kids at the Fairfax Domestic Violence Shelter.
My inspiration for this project was I was reading a book where a girl and her friends decided to do a school supply drive by filling backpacks with school supplies. I wanted to do something like that but I wanted something I could do by myself. The reason I chose this shelter was because I wanted to give these kids something all their own because they might not have a lot. My goal is to make at least 50 kits.
The supplies I’m looking for are:
- Plastic Pencil Boxes
- Boxes of pencils (unsharpened or sharpened)
- 3x5 or 4x4 blank (unlined) notebooks
- Erasers
- Boxes of 24 crayons
- 12 count colored pencils boxes
A box for donations is located in the front lobby. Thank you!
-Zaiya Hulburt, 5th Grade Student
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April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize and thank children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. The nationwide commemoration was established in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger.
Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience.
To show our support, we are inviting all OES students and staff to “Purple Up!” on April 27.
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Upcoming Dates
April 25-29 - Scholastic Book Fair
April 27 - "Purple Up" - Wear Purple to Support Military Children
April 27 - PTA Meeting - Virtual, 7:00PM
April 28 - 6th Grade Visits Thoreau MS
May 2-6 - Staff Appreciation Week
May 3 - 6th Grade Reading SOL
May 4 - 5th Grade Reading SOL
May 5 - 4th Grade Reading SOL
May 6 - 3rd Grade Reading SOL
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