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Important Dates
January 5 - Curriculum Night
January 6 - Religious and Cultural Observance Day, Three Kings Day/Epiphany
January 12 - Curriculum Night (Snow Date)
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
Happy New Year!
General Information
Curriculum Night - January 5, 2023
On Thursday, January 5, 2023 we will be hosting our annual Curriculum Night from 4:30-6:30pm. During that time we will have a few optional parent presentations. We will also have a fair style event where parents and students who will be at Oakton HS for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to speak with department representatives to learn more about course offerings and ask questions. More specific information can be found here. We hope to see you there!
Speed Cameras Target School Zone Safety
On December 6, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to launch a pilot program that will have 10 speed monitoring devices (speed cameras) installed throughout the county. These cameras will be in nine school zones and one construction zone. Thanks to our county partners for helping to improve the safety of our students and staff.
Studies show that speed camera enforcement is effective in improving safety by reducing speeding, accidents, and injuries. Read more about the school zone speed camera pilot program.
COVID Testing in January
Mark your calendars! COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county January 3-5 from 5 to 8 p.m. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information.
Strategic Planning Community Forums Scheduled
Beginning January 30, FCPS will host a series of community forums as part of our Strategic Plan development process. The completed schedule and locations for the sessions are posted on FCPS' Strategic Planning webpage.
FCPS Inclement Weather Policy
Like last year, the first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days.” These five days may occur consecutively due to a single weather event or may take place as several individual events.
Once these five days have been taken, FCPS will use the flexibility provided by the General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, wherever possible, to maintain continuity of learning.
During weather events, FCPS must consider power outages, technical connection issues, and whether students have access to devices that they may not have taken home the night before.
Allowing five days for inclement weather events allows time to plan ahead as best as possible to ensure everything needed to continue to serve our students and families is in place. This includes allowing for pick-up times for devices, clearing parking lots so those devices can be collected, as well as allowing teachers time to reformat their classes for a virtual format.
More information on weather cancellation procedures can be found here on the fcps.edu website.
December Virtual Parent Coffee - Course Registration
The presentation and recording from our last parent coffee can now be found on the Oakton HS parent Schoology course. Please go to "Materials" then click on "Presentation Recordings." You may find all of our parent coffee materials there from this school year organized by month.
We will be giving a similar presentation on Thursday, January 5 as part of our Curriculum Night.
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
High School Academy Open Houses
FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in mid-January.
A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses.
Learn more and find the calendar of Academy Open Houses.
Student Yoga Sessions
Throughout the year, Oakton will offer yoga sessions during return periods for students to relax and reenergize.
Remaining Yoga Dates
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
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
General PTSA Updates
Hospitality Committee:
The Oakton PTSA Hospitality committee provided staff a grab and go breakfast on Wednesday, December 14.
Student Support:
The Oakton PTSA Student Support committee provided donuts for 150 students who earned Fall recognition for the Cougar Commendations ceremony.
Mini-grants Committee:
The Oakton PTSA sent the awards letter to all clubs and teachers who were approved to get mini-grants funding.
The Oakton PTSA is looking for new mini-grant chair, if anyone interested please send an email to: Oaktonhsptsa@gmail.com
Volunteering & Membership:
If you are interested in volunteering to support all Oakton PTSA programs, please send email to: Oaktonhsptsa@gmail.com.
Join the Oakton High School PTSA and support the Oakton High School staff, students, and parents https://oaktonhsptsa.ptboard.com/
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
The Oakton Pantry is thrilled to announce that it is now officially a part of the local non-profit organization, The Eddie Hurley Project (EHP). Nothing will change in the day-to-day operations of the Pantry, but this partnership provides invaluable new opportunities for the Pantry to expand and enhance our outreach in the Oakton community.
EHP was founded in 2018 by Suzzette Hurley DeMers in memory of OHS alum, Eddie Hurley. Inspired by Eddie’s life and his dedication to community service, EHP’s mission is to feed the hungry in our community and support high school graduates with values similar to Eddie’s. For the past four years, EHP has provided SPIL It Forward scholarships to OHS seniors who exhibit Service, Perseverance, Integrity, and Leadership, ideals that were Eddie’s personal priorities. We feel that the joining of EHP and the Oakton Pantry is only natural, and we can’t wait to share our growth with you.
Our 6th annual Holiday Gifts and Groceries distribution was a tremendous success thanks to all of the donors, volunteers, and OHS staff members who helped make it happen. Thank you for so generously supporting our students and their families! Help came from many different sources and we’d like to give a shout-out to some special groups: The Donaldson Family, No Child Goes Hungry, The Pantry Club, Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) Vienna/Oakton Chapter, Vienna Presbyterian Church, Providence Supervisor Dalia Palchik and the Providence District community, Greater Oakton Community Association - GOCA, OHS Science National Honor Society, Oakton Swim and Racquet Club, OHS Chorus Concert attendees, Dr. Niloo Mofakhami and Children's Dentistry of Oakton, and the Miller Heights Neighborhood Association.
 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.
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
February 2023
إستراتيجيات ووسائل لدعم الأسرة للتعامل مع الضغوطات النفسيةسلسله ندوات مجانية من جزئين مقدمه باللغة العربية عبر الانترنت
الجمعة الموافق 9 ديسمبر/كانون الأول 2022، الساعة 10 صباحاً
الجمعة الموافق 3 فبراير/شباط 2023، الساعة 10 صباحا
يسر مركز موارد الأباء بمدارس فيرفاكس بالتعاون مع مكتب الخدمات العائلية في منطقة شمال فرجينيا، أن يدعوكم للانضمام لنا في ندوة عبر الإنترنت من جزئين حول التعامل مع الضغط النفسي (التوتر) والعلاقات الأسرية.
الجزء 2:
· أثر الضغوطات النفسية على الأطفال.
· كيف يمكن أن يتصرف الأطفال الذين يعانون من ضغوطات نفسية.
· استراتيجيات لمساعدة العائلة على دعم أطفالها الذين يعانون من ضغوطات نفسية.
تقديم الأخصائيات بمكتب الخدمات العائلية في منطقة شمال فرجينيا
ساره العامري، مستشارة مُجازة في الصحة العقلية، تتحدث لغتين ومشرفة برنامج.
هنادة زين الدين، مقيمة واستشارية، خدمات الصحة العقلية تتحدث لغتين.
للتسجيل عبر الانترنت.
استعرض هذه الصفحة الخاصة بالمعلومات عن الندوات إذا كنت ترغب في المشاركة مع الاخرين لدعوتهم للتسجيل .
Meet the Author Series All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum by Kathy Hoopmann
Cats take a playful look at the world of autism, and these fun feline friends will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with children on the Autism Spectrum.
Join Kathy Hoopmann as she celebrates the diversity within this neurodiverse community by reading from her book and answering audience questions.
Thursday, February 9, 2023, 7 - 8 p.m.
Register for Meet the Author Series All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum by Kathy Hoopmann
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