Join Chantilly students, faculty and community to celebrate Chantilly High School's Homecoming on Friday, October 14th.
The Homecoming Parade starts at 4:30 pm at Greenbrier Shopping Center and ends at Greenbrier West Elementary School. Mrs. DeVore and Mrs. Durso will be in the parade, along with other Chantilly pyramid administrators.
Taste of Chantilly (Food trucks, games) is from 5:00-6:30 pm at the Chantilly HS Tennis Courts.
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Dr. Michelle Reid has been hosting Community Conversations across the division since August to get to know our school communities. The events continue through November. If you have been unable to attend a previous event, register at a location and date that is convenient for you.
Dr. Reid is also hosting a Community Conversation for military-connected families this Thursday, October 13, at the Gatehouse Administration Center. If you are a military-connected family and would like to attend, please email occr@fcps.edu.
All events are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Language interpretation, child care, and light refreshments will be provided.
Digital Citizenship week is coming up on October 17-21, 2022. Ten years ago, Common Sense Education started Digital Citizenship Week to highlight the importance of helping kids, families, and teachers navigate our 24/7 digital world. Over those 10 years, media and technology have changed dramatically. There have also been big shifts in the ways we teach and learn in today's classrooms. That's why FCPS will continue to be a leader working on behalf of students and their families in creating a positive culture around how they use media and technology. Please join us in sharing our digital citizenship messages through a Spirit Week at Oak Hill ES.
As a reminder, students being dropped off in the morning should utilize the Kiss-n-Ride line, located in the staff parking lot. If you arrive after 8:45, please park your car and escort your student into the building. Students may not be released directly from cars in the bus loop. This procedure is in place for the safety of our students. |
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Mrs. Lahr, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will be hold another virtual presentation on Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30 pm to discuss the Level IV screening process. The Zoom link will be sent out closer to the date.
AAP Deadlines
Friday, 10/15 Level IV Fall Referrals due to Mrs. Lahr for students new to FCPS in grade 3-6.
Thursday, 12/15 Level IV Fall Referrals due to Mrs. Lahr for students in grades 2-6.
The Level IV Referral Form and Optional Questionnaire are available here.
Please send all referrals, optional documents, and work samples collectively in one email to Mrs. Lahr at cclahr1@fcps.edu . Additional information about work samples and optional documents will be discussed at the Zoom presentation on October 18th.
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The Scholastic Book Fair will be Monday, 10/17 through Friday, 10/21 .
- Monday, 10/17 - Preview only (during school hours)
- Tuesday, 10/18 - 9:00am - 7:30pm
- Wednesday, 10/19 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Thursday, 10/20 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Friday, 10/21 - 9:00am - 11:30am
A few volunteers are still needed for the book fair!
Please sign up here. Thank you in advance!
Click here to access Oak Hill’s Book Fair Homepage!
- Watch book trailers in this interactive flyer for a sneak peek of Oak Hill’s upcoming Book Fair.
- Students are highly encouraged to use cash-free digital payments (eWallet) during school hours. Click here to learn about the Book Fair eWallet.
- Cash is accepted during school hours.
- Credit Cards, eWallet, and cash are accepted after school hours.
- Families can begin shopping at the Scholastic Store online on Friday, 10/14. Online purchases will be delivered directly to the home address.
- If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Dolenc, Librarian, (mrdolenc@fcps.edu).
Disability History and Awareness Month
During October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community. In Fairfax County, October is also Disability Employment Awareness Month. Learn more on the Fairfax County Government website.
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The Parent Resource Center will host an open house for parents to learn more about dyslexia and how to support students with dyslexia on Thursday, October 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. Learn more about PRC events on their website.
The FCPS Dyslexia Handbook also provides information and resources for families. It reflects a division-wide commitment to ensure that the needs of students with dyslexia are met as a result of collective responsibility and collaboration across general and special education contexts.
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We are ready to begin giving parents the option to join their child for lunch occasionally, starting Monday, October 17th.
When you come to join your children for lunch:
- Please come to the Main Office. You must bring your government issued photo ID and sign in on our Visitor Management system.
- Please ensure you are wearing the visitor sticker at all times.
- After signing in, please go directly to the cafeteria.
- After lunch, please return to the main office to check-out using your sticker.
- Lunch visitors should not go to the classroom or recess, so that our daily schedule and routines can continue for our students.
- We ask that you not bring fast food for lunch.
- Please do NOT bring any food to share with other children, due to safety protocols and allergies.
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PTA General Meeting October 17th
Please mark your calendar! Our next PTA general meeting will be October 17th at 6pm. This meeting will be virtual.
To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/xbc-vyai-sif
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 234-714-0177 and enter this PIN: 116 974 036#
Parent Coaches Needed!
We need parent coaches to lead Oak Hill teams for the following educational programs:
- American Computer Science League
- First Lego League
- First Lego League Jr.
- Math Kangaroo
If you are interested in coaching any of these teams, please sign up today at https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/sgnvw
Multicultural Night - Save the Date!
Please mark your calendars! Oak Hill’s multicultural night will return this year on Tuesday, November 15th, from 6-7:30pm. This is a community-focused event, so we need many volunteers! Please sign up on our website (https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/sgnvw) to host a booth and introduce us to your culture, present a cultural performance or art work, help with setup and cleanup, coordinate food trucks, or provide general help the day of the event.
Join PTA
Your membership of $25 makes it possible to continue school-based enrichment programs, provide after-school programs, provide students with fun activities (e.g., multicultural night, book exchange, 6th grade basketball game), support teachers, connect with other parents, and more. Visit the PTA website (https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/) to join.
Special Education Workshops
Did you know that Oak Hill Elementary PTA's Special Education Liaison has a Facebook page? Follow this public page to stay current on special education related topics and happenings throughout the county: https://www.facebook.com/OakHillESPTASpecEd. There are several free informational offerings coming up in October. Follow the Facebook page for more information.
Calendar of Upcoming Dates
Oct 15 Level IV Fall Referrals due for students new to FCPS in Gr.3-6
Oct 17 PTA Meeting, Virtual, 6pm
Oct.17-21 Book Fair
Oct 18 Book Fair - Open until 7:30 pm
Oct 18 AAP meeting RE: Level IV screening process
Oct 24 Diwali, Student Holiday
Oct 28 End of Quarter, Early release @ 1:30 pm
Oct 31 Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
Nov 8 No School, Election Day
Nov 11 Student Holiday, School Planning Day
Nov 15 Multicultural Night, 6-7:30 pm
Nov 18 Picture Make-ups, 10:30-12:30
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