Weekly Message

new year

Happy New Year!

We look forward to 2024 being a year of growth, learning, and positive experiences for each member of our school community. Together, let's embrace the opportunities that lie ahead and continue to strive for excellence in all that we do.  


🗺️ Dual Language Immersion Program Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 22. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion programs for the 2024-25 school year. Programs are available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Check the FCPS events calendar for the most current information. Meetings will begin on Tuesday, January 16

A virtual meeting hosted by the World Languages Office will include general program information. Access to this virtual meeting will be made available on the FCPS events calendar and the Dual Language Immersion registration site on the day of the meeting.

Get more information on the immersion program webpage and registration page.


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Help FCPS Reach 1 Million Minutes of Math

FCPS Family Math Week starts on Monday, January 8! Participate in games and stories online. FCPS is working toward a total of 1 million minutes logged by families. The event is free, with activities from ST Math geared toward students in grades K-6 and their families. 

Math Week offers families an opportunity to experience math, literacy, history, and geography in a fun and positive way. All content will be available for families in English and Spanish beginning Monday, January 8. Visit the Math Week website


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spelling bee

skate night

pta meeting

international night

Important upcoming dates for OES:

Today-January 12 - PTA Spelling Bee Registration

TONIGHT - Skate Night - 7:30PM, SkateQuest of Reston

January 11 - Strings Concert - 7:00PM, OES Gym

January 12 - PTA Meeting - 8:30AM, OES Library

January 15 - No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 25 - Early Dismissal - 2:00PM

January 26 - No School for Students - Teacher Workday

February 2 - PTA International Night - 6:00-8:00PM, OES Cafeteria & Gym