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Next week, your child will preview the book fair! A flyer highlighting popular books went home today in the Wednesday Folder for browsing. You may also browse for more selections on our book fair homepage.
If you would like to purchase books during the fair, you are welcome to…
- Send in money with your child (your child’s teacher will send students to the library at a convenient time in the class schedule)
- Shop with your child during our after school shopping hours
- Use the Scholastic link to order from our book fair homepage.
Book Fair Hours:
- Monday – Preview Only (during school day)
- Tuesday - 9:00am - 7:30pm (Family Shopping Night)
- Wednesday - 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Thursday - 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Friday - 9:00am - 12:00pm
If you choose to make a purchase at the book fair, please note:
- We do not charge tax
- Checks should be made payable to Oak Hill ES
- Credit cards are accepted
Children must be accompanied by an adult to shop after school.
Feel free to contact Melissa Dolenc (mrdolenc@fcps.edu) with any questions.
Please join us in the Oak Hill Cafeteria for an in-person PTA meeting on Wednesday, October 18th from 6:30-7:30 pm. Bring your dinner from the Chipotle fundraiser and help us plan our events for the 2023-24 school year!
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Get dinner from Chipotle at Franklin Farm Shopping Center on Wednesday, October 18th between 4 and 8 pm. Order online with code XGZ972Z or show the flyer in the restaurant. Oak Hill receives 33 % of the proceeds! Thanks for your support! |
 Mark your calendars for an exciting week ahead! From October 16-20, 2023, we will be celebrating our Digital Citizenship Spirit Week with a host of fun activities. Each day of the week has a unique theme that encourages us to remember important aspects of being responsible and respectful digital citizens. #FCPSdigcit #digcitweek
Monday, 10/16 - ⚽ Sports Day 🏀
Rep your favorite sport to celebrate getting outside and moving.
Tuesday, 10/17 - 🦸Superhero Day🦸
Dress up as a superhero, keeping yourself and others safe online.
Wednesday, 10/18 - 🧡 Unity Day 🧡
Wear orange, which represents standing up against cyberbullying. More info on Unity Day
Thursday, 10/19 - 🧦 Wacky Socks Day 🧦
Wear wacky socks to think about your digital footprint!
Friday, 10/20 - 👒 🎩 Hat Day 🧢 🤠
Wear a "thinking hat" to remember to ask questions about what we see online.
Thank you to those parents and families that attended the Advanced Academics presentation last week. To access the presentation, please click here.
Mrs. Lahr, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will be conducting another virtual presentation on Monday, November 6th at 6:00 to discuss the Level IV screening process. The Zoom link will be sent out closer to the date.
AAP Deadlines
Friday 10/14 Level IV Fall Referrals due to Mrs. Lahr for students new to FCPS in grade 3-6. To access the level IV screening form click here
Thursday 12/15 Level IV Referrals due to Mrs. Lahr for students in grades 2-6. More information about the parent forms and process will be discussed at the presentation on November 6th.
Please contact, Mrs. Lahr, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher at cclahr@fcps.edu with any questions.
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With the changing weather, we have accumulated a LOT of sweatshirts in our Lost and Found. If you come into school to volunteer, for lunch or to attend the Book Fair, please look through and claim your child's sweatshirt. We try to return anything with a name or even initials in it, so please consider labeling your child's outdoor clothing in some way. Thank you.
Save the Date: PTA General Meeting October 18th
Please join us in the Oak Hill cateteria next Wednesday, October 18th, from 6:30-7:30pm for our first in-person PTA general meeting of the year. Bring your dinner from that evening's Chipotle fundraiser and help us plan our events for the 2023-24 school year.
PTA Reflections Contest
Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections!
This year’s theme, “I am Hopeful Because….” calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts.
Rules for the contest and the entry form are available on the Oak Hill PTA website. You can also view them on the Oak Hill website.
Deadline for student submissions: October 25, 2023 (at the Oak Hill Library)
Electronic Submissions: https://forms.gle/xnsH91sRxpWkX9x88
Problems Submitting or have questions? Email Jayasree Uppuluri at Jayasree.uppuluri29@gmail.com
Parent Volunteers Needed for Educational Programs!
We are seeking parent volunteers to supervise the Spelling Bee, First Lego League and First Lego League Jr., Math Kangaroo, and Science Olympiad Division B (5th-6th grade) programs. Please check our website for more info and to volunteer: https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/sgnvw. For questions, please contact Srujana Kannekanti at firstvp@oakhillpta.org.
Join the PTA!
Your membership dues of $25 per family allow the PTA to offer school-based enrichment programs, plan fun family events, and support Oak Hill's staff. To join, visit our website: https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/
Chantilly High School 11th Annual Haunted House
Saturday, October 28th. 1-5 pm (less scary). 6-10pm (for braver goblins). Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. More details are available at https://chshauntedhouse.com/
Stem Fest at South County High School
Students are invited to participate in STEM FEST on Saturday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South County High School. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in robotics demonstrations, coding experiments, and more. High school students are invited to volunteer. Visit the STEAMOLOGY website for more information.
Rise Against Hunger
On November 3 all Rocky Run MS grade students will have the opportunity to earn at least one service hour during the school day. Rise Against Hunger will be coming to Rocky Run and 8th graders will be packing meals that will be
sent to areas with food insecurity. In order to pack 30,024 meals we need to raise$12,000! Donations go directly to Rise Against Hunger to support Rocky Run’s packing day. Please share with your friends, family, local business, and
employers!
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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Reading on Level by Third Grade
- Indigenous Peoples Day
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
10/16-10/20 Book Fair, Oak Hill Library
10/17 Book Fair Extended Hours 4:30-7:30
10/18 Chipotle Spirit Night, 4-8 pm
10/18 PTA meeting, Oak Hill Cafeteria, 6:30-7:30 pm
10/23 Chantilly Pyramid Chorus concert, CHS, 7pm
11/1 Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day
11/3 End of Quarter, Early release at 1:30 pm
11/6 No School, School Planning Day
11/7 No School, Teacher Work Day
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