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Important Dates
December 8 - Religious and Cultural Observance Day, Bodhi Day
December 19-January 2: No School, Winter Break
January 5 - Curriculum Night - Save the Date
January 6 - Religious and Cultural Observance Day, Three Kings Day/Epiphany
January 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, No School
January 19 - Religious and Cultural Observance Day, Orthodox Epiphany
January 25 - 2 Hr. Early Release, End of 2nd Quarter
January 26 - Student Holiday/Staff Development Day
January 27 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
February 20 - No School, Presidents' Day
General Information
The Center: Walk-in Tutoring, December 7
On Wednesday, December 7 from 3:00-4:30pm, The Center will be offering free walk-in tutoring for midterm preparation. This will be held in the Lecture Hall and there will be help for all students in all subjects!
The Center: College Essay Workshop, December 14
On Wednesday, December 14 from 3:00-4:00pm, The Center welcomes all seniors to get feedback on their college essays as the regular decision deadline approaches. This session will be held in room 1108.
Assignments Over Winter Break
So that all students may enjoy winter break and rest and recharge, no assignments will be due, nor assessments given on January 3-4.
Prearranged Absences
During this time of year we tend to see an increase in student absences. To help out our attendance office we are asking families to plan ahead, when they are able, for prearranged absences. All of our attendance protocols and procedures can be found on our website, including a link to our prearranged absence form.
College Board Accommodations
Students who have an IEP or 504 do not automatically have College Board accommodations on SATs, PSATs, and AP Exams. Students who have been approved for College Board accommodations in previous years do not need to apply again. If you wish to apply for College Board accommodations for Spring 2023 AP exam administrations must complete the linked forms below and email to Oakton by this Friday, December 9. All of the paperwork below is to be given to Rochelle Sherrill, SSD Coordinator, at rlsherrill@fcps.edu. Each of the following must be completed:
More information can be found on Oakton’s website on Accommodations or AP Exams. If you have AP exam administration questions, you can email Quentin Bade, AP Coordinator, at qbade@fcps.edu.
December Virtual Parent Coffee - Course Registration
Our December parent coffee will be held virtually on Tuesday, December 13 at 10:00am. It will be focused on student class registration for the 2023-2024 school year. Registration will begin for students in January so we will review the process and all the resources that will be available to students and families in making their course selections. We would also like to encourage families to save January 5 on your calendars. We will be hosting an in-person Curriculum Night. Parents and students will be welcome to come and stop by teacher tables to learn more about classes before enrolling.
A link will be sent out the morning of the event for those interested in attending.
Buy Your Yearbook Today
Yearbooks are on sale now! Last year the yearbook sold out, so don’t risk it – buy early! Yearbooks are currently $67 for the base package. To buy a yearbook, visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 4770! Questions? Email jsmorrison@fpcs.edu.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving
All students enrolled in Classroom Driver Education during the 2022-2023 school year must attend an in-person Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PSTD). The presentation is connected to successful classroom instruction and must be completed to receive a DEC-District 8 card (pink card). The parent-teen traffic safety presentation (PSTD) will be offered multiple times during the school year at Oakton. Students and their parents/guardians should plan to attend the presentation at Oakton at your earliest convenience.
All PSTDs begin promptly. Late admission will not be allowed.
Remaining Dates 2022-2023
- Wednesday, January 18, 6:30pm in the Auditorium
- Monday, March 27, 6:30pm in the Auditorium
- Monday, May 15, 6:30pm in the Auditorium
These sessions are intended for Sophomores. Juniors and Seniors can attend a session through Adult and Community Education.
PSTD nights are not available to freshmen.
Student Services Updates
Student Services Newsletter
Happy November Cougar Families! We made it through the first quarter. Take a look at the Student Services’ November newsletter for our wellness initiatives and upcoming events including award ceremonies, depression screening, classroom lessons, and more.
Student Yoga Sessions
Throughout the year, Oakton will offer yoga sessions during return periods for students to relax and reenergize.
Remaining Yoga Dates
December 6
January 10 & 31
February 14 & 21
March 6 & 20
April 17 & 24
May 22
June 6
Schedule Changes
At this time, we are accepting schedule change requests. School counselors and administrators will try to accommodate course change requests, however, due to staffing restraints, classes are extremely limited. Students interested in a schedule change should see their school counselor for the "Schedule Change Request Form". All forms need to have detailed information from student, parent, school counselor and teacher prior to being reviewed by the administration.
Service Learning Updates
Service Learning Enrichment Opportunities
In an effort to highlight enrichment experiences that can connect service learning for students, FCPS has put together a brief one page document with various enrichment experiences. All of these experiences are posted in the Naviance Enrichment Database, but we also wanted to highlight them for our community in case any students might be interested.
Service Learning and X2VOL
All students at Oakton are encouraged to use X2VOL via their Naviance account to record and continue to record all Service Learning completed throughout the school year. Students may access information and help for X2VOL via Naviance using the following link https://help.x2vol.com/knowledge/for-naviance-schools
Health and Wellness Updates
The Secret of Sleep and Performance Workshop
During the next few weeks, our winter athletes and performing art groups will be invited to join Dr. Tracy Davenport on for a workshop on The Secret of Sleep and Performance during return periods. Students will spend an hour learning the top five secrets to better sleep and performance.
Dr. Tracy Davenport is a recognized expert in the field of health and performance. Covering the latest health research, she has had more than 1000 articles published over the last two decades. She was a co-developer of U.S. Rowing’s Coaching Education Program and has worked with athletes and coaches across the country explaining the latest science around sleep to help them achieve optimal performance. She holds a B.S. in Engineering, an M.A. in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Human Growth and Development and was named the Graduate Student of the Year at the University of Delaware, received the President’s Medal from Washington College, the Woman of the Year from the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, and the Minority Achievement Award from the Maryland State Department of Education. She lives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and is a long-time wife of a college coach and mother to two athletes, one in college football and one on a NASCAR pit crew. She loves to work with trainers, coaches, and athletes at all levels and can be found at Tracyshealthyliving.com or on Instagram @drtracydavenport. Some of her previous clients include Towson University, UMBC, UMES, Ohio State University, University of Maryland, and Amazon.
Stay tuned for more workshop opportunities and a parent night in the new year.
Substance Abuse and Prevention Specialist Corner - Mr. McNulty
Here is a quick resource for families on Mental Health, Coping, and Addiction. It includes information and links to some resources. This information can also be found on the parent schoology course page.
Health and Safety Guidance Document
The FCPS Health and Safety guidance document has been updated for this school year. Please see this site for more information.
Emergency Resources
Crisis Link Regional Hotline 703-527-4077
Crisis Text Text NEEDHELP to 85511
Dominion Hospital Emergency 703-536-2000
INOVA Emergency 703-289-7560
Merrifield Center Emergency 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711
Life Threatening 911
Safety and Security Updates
Anonymous Tip Line Puts Safety First
If you or your child have concerns or information relating to feeling unsafe in any way at school, we encourage you to reach out to a member of the security or administrative team so that we may quickly address the issue. Students and parents may also utilize the FCPS Office of Safety and Security safety tip line, that you can access anonymously online, by text (888-777; Keyword TIP FCPS), or by phone (571-423-2020).
If your tip is an emergency and immediate assistance is necessary, please dial 911.
Students, staff, and community members should report school safety issues such as threats, unsafe or dangerous situations, illegal drug activity, theft, gang activity, the existence of weapons, vandalism, and concerns about student wellness. Tip line users may identify themselves or remain anonymous.
Concerns that do not impact the safety of our schools—concerns or information about programs, regulations, or policies—can be sent to the FCPS ombudsman online, at 571-423-4014, or ombudsman@fcps.edu.
PTSA News & Information
Class of 2023 All Night Grad Party (ANGP)
Class of 2023: Senior Yard Signs
"Home of a Senior" yard signs are now available to buy! All profits go towards the Class of 2023's All Night Grad Party. We also welcome your donations to help make this party a success. Please copy and paste this link to purchase: https://oaktonhsptsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=3290&form=4.
Any questions or to join the committee, please send an email to 2023angp@gmail.com.
Oakton Pantry
Thank you to all 194 donors who have signed up to provide a gift to one of our Oakton HS families in need!! We would not be able to coordinate this holiday distribution without your generosity!
We'd also like to give a special shout-out to the Barker Family and Three Fox Vineyards & Brewery. They noticed that we still had many slots to fill on the holiday Sign Up Genius and have provided a grant to cover the cost of 68 gift cards!
We do have 7 open slots remaining on the SUG -- all clothing -- if anyone would still like to sign up! Please copy and paste: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094babab2eabfa7-20221
Thank you all!!
 Parent Resources
Parent Information Line
Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.
Parent Resource Center
The FCPS Parent Resource Center offers a wide variety of information and resources to support the success of all students. This includes monthly workshops and webinars. More information can be found on the FCPS website, including registration information.
December 2022
Manejando el estrés serie de 3 partes
Part #2: Estrategias de manejo del estrés 16/12/22 at 10 a.m.
- ¿Qué es el autocuidado?
- ¿Por qué es importante el autocuidado?
- Cómo practicar el autocuidado.
- Técnicas de relajación
- Gestión del tiempo
Presented by:
- Aynalem (Nalem) Valdes, MS.Residente en Consejería de Salud Mental en Servicios Familiares del Norte de Virginia, Centro Multicultural
- Ana Stevenson, MS. Trabajadora Social Clínica Licenciada en Servicios Familiares del Norte de Virginia ,Centro Multicultural
Compartir este evento con otros.
Registro Manejando el estrés serie de 3 partes
January 2023
Neurodiversity: What Do You Mean We are All Neurodiverse?
All human beings are neurodiverse. There is infinite variation of thinking and experiencing the world due to our identities, experiences, and brain wiring that is a valuable form of human diversity (Büdy, 2021; Singer, 2019). This webinar examines the brilliance and advantages of neurodiversity and the different ways brains may function as it relates to neurodivergence or neurotypicality.
- What is the relationship between neurodiversity and student relationships and engagement?
- How can we use asset-based language?
- How can we reflect on individual mindsets towards inclusion for all students?
Presented by Kristen Haynor, FCPS Neurodiversity Specialist.
January 12, 2023 at 6:30 p.m; January 13, 2023 at 10 a.m
Register online for Neurodiversity: What Do You Mean We are All Neurodiverse?
Social-Emotional Milestones in Early Childhood
The first five years of life are a period of incredible growth in all areas of a child’s development. Social and emotional development includes the child’s experience, expression, and management of their emotions, and the ability to establish positive and rewarding relationships with others. Join us for this important webinar to
learn about the social-emotional developmental milestones in early childhood.
Webinar Highlights include:
- Identify social-emotional skills that develop in early childhood
- Discuss strategies to support children in their social-emotional development
- Explore concepts of attachment, temperament, and self-regulation and their impact on social-emotional development
Presented by Naomi H. Grinney, LCSW, Infant Mental Health Specialist, IMH-E® Clinical Supervisor/Behavioral Health Senior Clinician Infant-Toddler Connection of Fairfax – Falls Church
January 20, 2023, 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Social-Emotional Milestones in Early Childhood
View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
Morning Meeting and Responsive Advisory Meeting: Building Positive Classroom Communities through Social and Emotional Learning
Join us to hear about how teachers and school staff are building positive schoolwide and classroom communities through social and emotional learning.
During this session, families will:
- Learn about the evidence-based Responsive Classroom practices of Morning Meeting and Responsive Advisory Meeting.
- Understand how teachers are using these practices to engage students in learning that is challenging, developmentally appropriate, and supportive of the whole child.
- Learn new tips so you can continue these responsive practices at home.
The presenter is Ivette Robles, FCPS Curriculum Resource Teacher, Office of School Improvement and Supports.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Morning Meeting and Responsive Advisory Meeting: Building Positive Classroom Communities through Social and Emotional Learning
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