Principal Updates - May 23

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The Oakton Pantry is available to support all Oakton families.  See below for additional information and our website!  

Important Dates

April 25 - May 25: SOL Testing

May 16-May 27: Oakton Internship Program (Seniors only) 

May 24-27: Senior Exams (Early Release days for seniors only) 

May 25: Guest Speaker, Junior Class (Return Periods) 

May 26: Class of 2025- End of Year Celebration; Last day of late buses 

May 30: No School, Memorial Day 

May 31: Graduation Rehearsal, Seniors Only

June 1: Graduation Rehearsal, Seniors Only

June 2: Senior Awards, Senior Sunset Picnic

June 3: Graduation, No School for Underclassmen 

June 6-9: Underclassmen Exams, Early Release 

June 10: Last Day of School, Early Release 

Please see the schedule for the week below.  Note that the period order is shifted on some days to account for senior final exams.  As a reminder, seniors will have early release days May 24-May 27 of this week.  

Weekly Calendar

General Information 

Clinic: Medication Pick-up

  • ALL medications need to be picked up no later than 10:30 AM on June 10, 2022.
  • Medication left in the clinic after 10:30 AM on June 10 cannot be saved and will be discarded according to FCPS and FCHD policy.
  • Earlier pickup of medications is encouraged during clinic hours: M-F 8–3.
  • Pick up of prescription medication is restricted to PARENTS ONLY.
  • Pick up of over-the-counter (OTC) medication is allowed for High School students with the following conditions:
    • Parent permission is required:  a written note with student or an email to cmagnotti@fcps.edu
    • Student pickup of OTC medication is restricted to the end of the school day directly after dismissal.
  • REMINDER: New medication authorization forms are required for each school year.
  • QUESTIONS: Please contact Christina Magnotti, School Health Aide, 703-319-2710 or cmagnotti@fcps.edu

Sam Anthony, Guest Speaker

On May 25, during the return periods, all juniors will be invited to attend a guest speaker session with Sam Anthony.  He is a professional speaker in long term recovery from substance use disorder, who uses his personal experience with drugs, alcohol, depression, recovery, and fitness to educate and motivate others.  Sam’s message emphasizes awareness and encouragement to inspire and educate youth. 

To learn more information, check out https://samanthonyspeaks.com/

Class of 2025 End of Year Celebration

Students are welcome to come out to the stadium field at 7:45 am on Thursday May 26 to get a donut, play some games, and celebrate the end of your freshman year. There will be music, donuts and fun! Can’t wait to see you there!

Library Books Due

It’s time to check around the house, in cars, under beds, in lockers, and in backpacks to find misplaced and overdue library books.  All library books are due back this Friday, May 27.  Seniors’ library books were due last Friday and should be returned immediately.  There are currently 850 books still checked out!  Please help get library books back in so replacement copies are not purchased unnecessarily. 

Books can be returned at any of our book drop locations at the school. There is a book return slot outside of the main library entrance as well as a book return slot inside the library at the circulation desk.  There is also a book drop outside of the school, by the main entry at Door 1, which can be used any time of day, including after school hours and weekends.

Students can check their FCPS gmail account for an email about which books they have checked out.

Oakton Senior Internship - Exhibition of Learning

Please join us on Tuesday, May 31 from 8:30 – 9:15 am

Our 50 Seniors who are participating in the internship program will be sharing their internship experiences in Cougar Hall (Please enter using Door #1)

We would love to have you help us celebrate these students!

End of Year Calendars

Our end of year calendars are available for you to review.  They can also be found directly on the Oakton website, under announcements.  

General EOY Calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k7InzHLqrBf78nhpdHO1o8xolVNIqrGl/preview 

Senior EOY Calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kbVTzQPfRW1fMgaJvYFfMO7ZCLtiQACH/preview

Summer Dance Camp for 1st-8th Graders

The Oakton High School Dance Team’s annual Junior Dance Camp will be held June 14-16 from 8:30-12:30 at Oakton High School. This clinic is open to rising 1st-8th graders from any school. Participants will learn choreography and technique with dance team members and will have the opportunity to perform at the end of camp on June 16!  Campers will enjoy a craft each day too!  Register online at https://oaktonhighcamps.jumbula.com.

Immunization Requirement – Rising 12th Graders

There was a new immunization requirement for rising 12th graders for this school year that we want to ensure all rising 12th grade families are aware.    Effective July 1, 2021, all students entering twelfth grade are required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) administered at age 16 or older, and prior to the beginning of school.  Twelfth grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Meningococcal documentation. 

Please provide one of the following documents to Oakton High School as soon as possible:

  • An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the Meningococcal vaccine at age 16 or older.
  • A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Meningococcal vaccine was given at age 16 or older.
  • A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
  • A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/certificate_religious_exemption.pdf

Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online or by calling 703-246-2411.

The needed documentation can be provided to the school in one of the following ways: 

  1. Scanned and emailed to the school at OaktonHSOffice@fcps.edu 
  2. Mailed to the school, Attn: Jill Hendelman
  3. Dropped off in the Main Office, Attn: Jill Hendelman

Please contact Jill Hendelman at 703-319-2810 if you have any questions.

Testing Updates and Information

2022 Spring SOL Testing

Spring SOL testing season is upon us. Please view our SOL Testing page to learn about our SOL testing schedule, testing criteria, and FAQs. You can also view this informational video from our Assessment Coach, Molly Brady, who reviews all things SOL testing for the spring.

Student Services Updates

Building Resiliency and Managing Anxiety in Teens - Recording 

In case you missed the webinar, “Building Resiliency and Managing Anxiety in Teens” with Dr. Jonathan Dalton from the Center for Anxiety and Behavior Change, please view the recording here.  Dr. Dalton defined anxiety and offered practical tools to manage anxiety as well as how parents can help build resiliency in their teens. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAHQ_zeBcrE

Monthly Newsletter 

Happy May Cougar Families.  Check out May’s Student Services Newsletter that includes information on testing updates with helpful tips to manage testing anxiety at home, College & Career Center updates, and parent resources. (https://www.smore.com/1tn9c) 

Mental Health Moment

May is also Mental Health Awareness Month so this month’s Mental Health Moment focuses on defining mental health, maintaining good mental health and when to get help. (https://www.smore.com/dfnmp) 

Course Registration for 2022-2023 School Year

The course registration deadline for the 2022-2023 school year has now closed.  Students and families can no longer make changes to their course requests.  The requests that students have made will drive our master calendar creation.  Once we have finalized our course offerings and section numbers, we will open up course requests again.  At that time, students will only be able to make changes where there is availability.  

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Class of 2022 News & Updates

Senior Information

An updated senior letter was sent out to all Class of 2022 families on Friday, April 29.  That information was posted on our website under announcements on Oakton homepage.  (https://oaktonhs.fcps.edu/node/6370) 

Graduation Store

If you are interested in purchasing graduation announcements and any other graduation supplies, please take a look at the offerings through Balfour Virginia.  

https://balfourvirginia.shop/collections/oakton-high-school

Senior Dues

In order to be sure we have the funds to pay for graduation and senior events, we assess senior dues to cover costs.  This year senior dues will be $75 and were due by May 13, 2022.  We are very fortunate that FCPS has contributed to the cost of renting EagleBank Arena which substantially reduced the amount we are asking form each family.  Senior dues cover the costs for the day of graduation and events throughout the school year.  This includes: EagleBank Arena rental, caps and gowns, diploma covers, programs, senior t-shirts, senior events (senior sunrise, senior sunset picnic - June), etc.  

Dues should be paid using My SchoolBucks and can be found in the school store. 

Please reach out to our senior class administrator, James Oberndorf, if you have any questions.  

Senior T-Shirts

Senior t-shirts were distributed to seniors on December 16 and 17.  If your student has not yet picked one up, they can stop by and see Mr. Oberndorf in the main office.  

PTSA News and Information

Class of 2022 All-Night Grad Party

It's time to celebrate the Class of 2022 with a late night party at FunLand of Fairfax

Tickets on sale now! 

$85 includes all activities, pizza and drinks, and $15 worth of arcade credits. 

(additional arcade credits available in $15 increments) 

About the event: 

  • Doors open at 10:30 pm. 
  • The event ends at 2:30 am. 
  • This event is exclusive to Oakton High School Class of 2022 students. 
  • Once a student leaves the event, they will not be permitted to come back into the event. 
  • School rules apply at the event. 
  • There will be no tolerance for drugs/alcohol; students suspected to be under the influence will not be allowed at the event.

CLICK HERE to RSVP and purchase your ticket. 

https://OHS22ANGP.rsvpify.com

 

Parents/Businesses: This event is funded solely on ticket sales. If you are interested in donating funds to cover event costs, subsidize tickets for students unable to purchase a ticket, or have an item to donate for raffle prizes, please email Jaime Barnhart, ANGP Chair, at jaimebarnhart@gmail.com. You can also donate online using the link above. 

Oakton Pantry

Thank you to everyone who continues to so generously donate to the Pantry! In addition to regular groceries, we are distributing more and more snack packs to our students each week. We are also now offering gluten-free items. We welcome your donations of granola/protein bars, squeezable applesauce, chips, trail mix, fruit snacks, individual crackers, gluten-free items, small shelf-stable chocolate milk boxes, and individual juices. Thank you!

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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!  

 

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