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Dear Parents and Guardians,
I would like to take this time to recognize and appreciate our fabulous staff at Oak Hill! As you know, our teachers, specialists, instructional assistants, itinerants, assistant principal, custodians, food workers and office staff work hard every day to support the students at Oak Hill. Their day doesn’t end at dismissal. They are taking professional development classes to learn new instructional strategies, they are meeting in collaborative learning teams to plan instruction or discussing students who are needing more opportunities to learn standards. Many are firing up their computers at home to assess student work in Google Classroom or to work virtually with teachers across the county to collaborate on lessons together. But don’t forget that each evening the mom and dad hats have to go on as well!
So, I ask that you pause for a moment and let someone at Oak Hill know what it is that you have recognized and appreciated this school year. One thank you goes a long way! And finally thank you to our wonderful PTA and all the parents who donated items or sent a monetary donation to be used this week. The Oak Hill teachers and I are so appreciative for the thoughtfulness shown this week.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to further support your child’s learning and experience at Oak Hill. My door is always open!
Sincerely,
Holly DeVore, Principal
Thank you to our parents and PTA for a lovely breakfast on Monday celebrating Staff Appreciation Week, as well as flowers and notes and treats! We are very grateful!
The Summer Book Exchange is a fun event where students swap gently used books. It will be held during school hours on June 6 and 7. Books are being collected now through Monday, June 5. Students may bring in gently used books, leave them in the Summer Book Exchange bins (located by the front office and kiss-and-ride entrance), and take a receipt good for an equal number of books (up to 15 books per child). Please tell your kids to take only one receipt and write the total number of donated books on it. On June 5 and 6, each class will have a chance to go to the book exchange with their receipt and “shop” for their selections. We welcome book donations, especially for Grades 4-6. And we also need volunteers to help us with this event. Volunteer now at our SignUpGenius page. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Tara Finnerty at tfinn2011@live.com.
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For the last 2 weeks of school, (starting on June 5th), only cold bagged lunches will be offered in the cafeteria at lunchtime. The hot food line and the salad bar will be shut down due to the kitchen renovation that is occurring this summer. Breakfast will continue to be offered (cold items only). The menu will be published soon. |
New Students - If you have a rising kindergartener you have not registered or new neighbors with school age children, please have them contact the school at 703-467-3500 or sign up here so we can register them.
Continuing Students - If your plans change over the summer and you will be moving, please contact the school at 703-467-3500 as well so that we can update our records and ensure correct staffing for the year.
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PTA is once again offering the option for parents to buy school supplies and have them delivered to the school. The website is www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks and the school code is OAK249. The deadline to order through EPI is 6/25/23,
You may also access the school supply list on the Oak Hill website and purchase them separately.
If you need financial assistance for school supplies, please contact one of the counselors- Andrew Mitchell (asmitchell@fcps.edu)or Greg Frantz (gdfrantz@fcps.edu).
The 6th grade Moving Up Ceremony will be on Wednesday, June 14th at 10am. Tickets and more details will follow soon.
The 6th grade party will be from 1-3 pm on Thursday, June 15th.
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Twice a year, students in grades 3-12 share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed through the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success.
Spring 2023 SEL Screener results will be mailed to families in mid-May. The Social Emotional Learning Screener Parent/Guardian Report and Guide has been updated to better reflect how SEL Screener results are used to support school and districtwide planning, in addition to supports for individual students. Visit the FCPS SEL Screener webpage for information in multiple languages, including tips for talking with your student about the report and strategies for strengthening SEL at home.
Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8th-12th
Thank you, parents, for helping the PTA meet its goal of providing Amazon gift cards for each staff member! The PTA will be also providing a special breakfast and other treats for staff during Teacher Appreciation Week.
2023-24 Board Volunteers Needed!
Do you have a passion to help foster community and support Oak Hill teachers, staff and students? If so, please volunteer to run for a PTA board position! All positions are open; we especially need a candidate for the second VP position. To read the position descriptions and volunteer, please visit our website: https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/sgnvw
PTA General Meeting - May 23rd, 6-7pm
Please save the date for our final general meeting of the year! Our meeting will be virtual (please watch your email for a link to join), and we will be electing board members for next school year.
Below are the upcoming SOL dates. Please try to avoid appointments on these days.
Reading
Grade 3 - Thursday, May 11th, 9 am
Math
Grade 6 - Tuesday, May 16th, 10 am
Grade 5 - Tuesday, May 16th, 9 am
Grade 4 - Thursday, May 18th, 9 am
Grade 3 - Thursday, May 18th, 9 am
Science
Grade 5 – Monday, May 22nd, 9 am
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
May 10 Strings Concert @ FranklinMS, 7pm
May 23 PTA meeting, Virtual, 6pm
May 24 Band Concert @ FranklinMS, 7pm
May 29 Memorial Day Holiday
June 14 6th Grade Moving Up Ceremony,
June 15 6th Grade Party, 1-3pm
June 16 Last Day of School, 2 hour early release
Strategic Plan
If you haven’t already, please participate in the final opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Strategic Plan goals, measures, and pillars. Take the survey today! Feedback will be reviewed by the School Board at their May 9 retreat. It will also be discussed at the May 25 Board meeting. The survey will close Wednesday, May 17. Visit FCPS’ website to learn about the strategic planning process.
Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families
Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
Quick Links
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