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Wolf Pack Community,
Can you believe that February starts next week?! In February people all over the United States celebrate Black History Month - because Black history is American history. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the experiences and contributions of Black and African American people year-round, and Black History Month is one opportunity to honor these diverse and important stories.
As we wrap up the 2nd quarter, we want to share our deepest appreciation for our Oak Hill staff, students, and families. We are excited to continue to see our students flourish as we enter this second half of the school year. Be sure to ask your student about their POG Buddy Reflection that happened this week.
Here are a few arrival and dismissal reminders:
- Please do not use the townhouses (Tayloe Court) behind the school as a drop off/pickup spot for your child. This blocks the residents from access to their homes and driveways.
- Arrive early, get to school on time!
- Follow staff directions - they are there to protect our students!
- Pull up as far as you can.
- Be safe pulling away.
Thank you for your continuous support of Oak Hill. We appreciate all that you do!
In Partnership,
Kelly Durso, Principal
Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal
 Our preschoolers had fun with the snow!
Thursday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools will be closed for students on Friday, January 26, for a teacher workday.
We need your help in projecting Kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year. Virginia Law, section 22.1-254, requires that children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2024, must be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year unless the parent or guardian notifies the school in writing that they do not wish the child to attend school until the following year.
If you have a child who will be five years old on or before September 30, 2024, please complete this form and return it to Oak Hill ES by March 15th. If any of your neighbors have children who will be eligible for Kindergarten, please share this information with them, as we are also trying to reach those Oak Hill neighborhood families who do not have children currently attending school.
Please email the completed form to Katherine Dillard, our registrar, at kjdillard1@fcps.edu.
Did you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities?
Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).
Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.
PTA Spiritwear - For Sale online!
We are selling spirit wear items (shirts, sweatshirts,hats) that are currently in stock. Check the PTA website for available items and sizes.
Questions, please contact Wendy: spirit@oakhillpta.org
1. Anti-Vaping Campaign Speaker on 2/15/24 at 6:30 pm in the ChantillyHS Library
At the Chantilly HS PTA meeting on February 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the school library, there will be a guest speaker on the topic of tobacco use and vaping among our youth. Stacey King is a licensed clinical social worker and the substance abuse prevention specialist for the Chantilly Pyramid.
You must be 18 or older to attend. Ms. King will discuss the harms of tobacco use and vaping and will provide information about the latest trends in tobacco/vape use in our community. She will also talk about ways parents can initiate productive conversations with their children. There will be time for a question-and-answer session, and literature will be available in both English and Spanish. Light refreshments and student-provided childcare will be provided.
To register for this free event, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/pJ6cb7u1LW4Pj9TD6
2. Chantilly Girls’ Basketball Camp
Register online for girls’ basketball camp for ages 7-14 at Chantilly HS this summer.
- Session 1: June 24 - June 28, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Session 2: July 8 - July 12, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Each camper will receive a complimentary t-shirt. Please contact Josh Regan, CHS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, with any questions.
3.️ 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.
4. Magnet School Lottery and Registration
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12, 2024. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:
- Bailey’s Upper, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Virtual only)
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (In-person)
- Snow date: February 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
- Bailey’s Primary, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
- Snow date: February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Information about the programs, who is eligible to apply, etc. can be found at the Magnet School Lottery link.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS Receives $16 Million to Buy More Electric Buses
- Science Fair Judges Needed
- How Families Can Help Fight Opioid Misuse
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
1/24 4th Grade Strings Informance
1/25 End of Quarter; 2 hour Early Release @ 1:30
1/26 No School - Teacher Workday
2/19 No School - President's Day
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