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Hello Wolfpack!
It's been another week brimming with meaningful events at Oak Hill!
Last Friday, we paid tribute to our nation's heroes with a special Veteran's Day breakfast. The event featured heartwarming musical performances, including the national anthem by members of our music team. Thank you, Mrs. Peterson, Mr. Sarisky, Ms. Porter, Ms. Field, and Ms. Taylor. Over 60 of our 4th graders showcased their vocal talents with the powerful song "Soldier, This Song I Sing for You" by John Jacobson and Walter Jack. Additionally, several 6th grade band students presented a moving performance of America the Beautiful. We were honored to have several veterans visit our classrooms, sharing their inspiring stories of service to our country.
On Tuesday, we commemorated Ruby Bridges' courageous stand for equality during Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. Students wore purple, Ruby's favorite color, and many immersed themselves in her remarkable story throughout the day. Ruby's bravery and determination in the face of adversity at the young age of six left a profound impact on our students. They were deeply moved to learn that these events transpired just 63 years ago. Ruby's story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of embracing diversity, standing up for justice, and creating a more inclusive world.
The excitement at Oak Hill extends far beyond these special events. I had the privilege of witnessing a thought-provoking cross-grade level Socratic Seminar between Ms. Wright's 6th graders and Mrs. Davidson's 4th graders. The students engaged in an insightful discussion exploring the influence of the buffalo on Arapaho culture. Construction has officially begun on our brand-new preschool playground, and we eagerly await its completion. On Wednesday, 28 of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders were celebrated for their outstanding participation in the Science Olympiad Division A Tournament. And to top it off, our Girls on the Run team is gearing up for their 5K race this weekend.
We are incredibly proud of the remarkable achievements of our Oak Hill wolves!
Kelly Durso, Principal
Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal
 Thank you to all the veterans who came for the breakfast and shared experiences with our students. The performances by our music teachers, band students, and 4th grade singers were wonderful and much appreciated! Thank you to Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Field and Mr. Sarisky for organizing those performances.
1. Photo IDs
All visitors must be prepared to show their photo ID when entering the building. This is for the safety of all students. We appreciate your cooperation.
2. Kiss and Ride
As the weather turns colder and we have more families choosing to drive their children to school, please remember to model safe driving for your children. Our first priority is helping all of our children arrive at school safely. . All families choosing to drive to school must adhere to the following:
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Drivers, please follow all traffic laws and drive slowly when approaching intersections and crosswalks. Please, no U-Turns in the middle of Kinross Circle.
- Leave earlier, even 5 minutes will help. More cars means it will take more time to get everyone through Kiss and Ride.
Help us keep everyone safe by leaving extra time, driving slowly and practicing patience. Our teachers and crossing guards will direct traffic to the best of their ability, and they rely on partnership with drivers to keep everyone safe.
3. Late Arrivals
As a reminder, the doors close at 8:45. Students are late after this time and parents will need to park, come to the office and sign their student in. Doors open to students at 8:30.
Schools and offices will be closed November 22-24. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, November 27. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving. See the complete school year calendar.
All Lost and Found items unclaimed by November 22nd will be donated.
Can't find your child's favorite sweatshirt or jacket? Please encourage your child to look for their missing items in our lost and found or you are welcome to come in to the lobby and search as well. Please consider putting your child's name or initials on the label of their jackets/sweatshirts. This helps us re-unite students with their missing items.
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If you have a 1st-6th grader, their iReady reports are available in SIS.
Log in to your ParentVue Account. In the top left make sure you are viewing a child who would have testing information. Then on the left tool bar click TEST HISTORY. When this page opens, on the right make sure to switch detail from OFF to ON. You should now see their scores. If you need help understanding these scores, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher.
 Students enjoyed learning about Ruby Bridges this week.
November 6th- AAP Full Time/Level IV Parent Meeting
Thank you for those that attended the AAP Full Time/ Level IV Presentation last week. If you were unable to join the meeting, you can access the recording here using the passcode: @u.0g$.HzV
Level IV/Full Time AAP Referrals
Parents, whose children are in grades 2-6, can submit level IV Referrals and optional documents electronically to cclahr@fcps.edu by December 15th. No late submissions will be accepted. Please submit all documents as separate attachments in one email. Click Level IV Referral Form to access the Referral Form. In addition to the referral form, parents are also able to submit the following optional documents electronically. No word documents, paper copies, or animated samples will be accepted.
Optional Documents:
-Parent Questionnaire - click here (It must have examples and be signed).
-2 work samples (PDF only), 8 ½ x 11 single sided. The AAP office would prefer only one sample per page.
-No letters of recommendation or awards certificates will be accepted.
Eligibility Notifications for level IV
Parents will be notified in the spring of their children’s eligibility. Children who are found eligible can receive full time, level IV services, beginning in the fall of 2024.
Please feel free to address any additional questions directly to Cathy Lahr, cclahr1@fcps.edu.
Fairfax County Public Schools will adopt new Elementary School Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources for the 2024-2025 school year. A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers met in August to review the state-approved Cycle I materials. The committee will re-convene in January to review the state-approved Cycle II instructional materials under consideration. Public review of the recommended materials is part of the process for selecting new resources.
Elementary English Language Arts basal instructional resources may be accessed in person and online from November 15, 2023, until noon on December 15, 2023. Digital materials for public review and comment will be available on the Elementary Language Arts Basal Resource Review website.
Hard copies of instructional materials will be available for review at:
Pimmit Hills Center, Room 207
7510 Lisle Avenue
Falls Church, VA 22043
Materials may be reviewed at Pimmit Hills Center Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitors should enter through door #4 and check in at the main office or with the building coordinator on duty.
An Open House with representatives from the Elementary Language Arts team will be held on Friday, December 1 from 4-8 pm and Saturday, December 2nd from 9am to 3 pm.
All community feedback will be shared with the review committee and with School Board members before the vote at the School Board regular meeting.
11/22-24 Thanksgiving Break
12/18- 1/1/24 Winter Break
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- 2023 School Bond Referendum Passed
- Students Named National Merit Commended Scholars
- SAT/PSAT School Day Scores
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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