 Thank you to our parent volunteers for helping us celebrate "Purple Up" Day and honoring our military children!
Staff Appreciation Week
Next week (May 2-6) is Staff Appreciation Week and we join with our entire school community in honoring the dedication and skill of our tremendously talented staff of educators - teachers, special education teachers, specialists, counselors, resource teachers, instructional assistants, and office staff - who are devoted to making a positive difference in the lives of the children at Oakton ES. The faculty of our school is committed to excellence, and this special week of recognition is one way that we can show our appreciation.
Throughout the week, we invite parents and students to share thoughts of appreciation through notes, cards, and kind words. We thank our wonderful PTA for all they have planned for next week to treat our staff!
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Register Now for the 2022-2023 School Year!
Did you know that registering early helps prevent overcrowded classrooms? REGISTER NOW!*
Virginia law requires that all children who will reach their 5th birthday on or before September 30, 2022, must be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2022-2023 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 attend kindergarten at Oakton Elementary next year, and you have not already registered them, please contact Sandie Horton (sghorton@fcps.edu).
Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Oakton ES. Have neighbors with rising kindergarteners complete the online intake form, call the office at 571-642-6302 or email sghorton@fcps.edu.
* If your student currently attends OES, you do not need to re-register for the coming year.
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
Next week, students will be focusing on leadership. Leaders are able to understand
others and inspire them toward a common goal, they have the capacity to mitigate conflict and mold consensus, and the desire to lead other people.
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2022-2023 Class Assignments
At Oakton, we strive for healthy, heterogeneous student enrollment in each classroom. We have a process in place whereby teachers, specialists, and administrators confer with grade level teams to make recommendations that will result in a well-balanced school setting. These settings include a broad range of academic levels, behavioral characteristics, and learning styles. Teacher styles are also taken into consideration when completing teacher assignments.
To further outline the process, there are eight areas used in the determination of class assignments. These include:
- Heterogeneous groupings
- Gender balance
- Balance of special needs
- Peer interactions
- Special services
- Learning environment
- Health and medical concerns
- Equitable distribution of students
These criteria play a role in the final decision for assignment. While parent input is welcomed, a request for an individual teacher cannot be granted. Assigning students is a complex and educational process that we take seriously. We have developed procedures to best match students with classroom settings and teachers.
Parents are welcome to share information about their child here. All input must be shared via the google form by Friday, May 13. We will only be using this document when we create classes, emails will not be considered.
 The OES PTA is looking for Board Members for the next school year. Please email president@oaktonpta.net with any questions, or come join us for coffee Monday, May 9 @ 9:15 am at the Oakton Starbucks to learn more about the PTA and Board positions.
Upcoming Dates
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
May 10 - Interims Go Home
May 12 - 5th Grade Math SOL
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