Wolf News - February 28th

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Message from Mrs. Durso

Oak Hill Wolf Pack, 

We've had another great week at Oak Hill! Thank you to everyone who came to the Glow Dance on Friday. There was such a great turn out - and even better dance moves! 

Next week is Read Across America Week. Be sure to check out the details below! Thank you to Ms. Dolenc and Ms. Ceska for organizing a great week of reading. 

I hope you are able to join me at the Sully District Budget Town Hall on Thursday featuring Sully District School Board member Seema Dixit and Supervisor Kathy Smith.

We are getting so excited for our Oak Hill 5K! We have some wonderful sponsors trickling in for the Oak Hill 5K Fun Run. Do you know a company that would like to donate or sponsor the event on May 18th? If so, please contact Cindy Meylan at cindy.meylan@gmail.com to discuss this in more detail. Thank you, sponsors! 

Oak Hill 5K

 

Looking forward to another great week! 

Kelly Durso, Principal

Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal


YEARBOOKS on Sale NOW!

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Yearbooks are on sale now at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob.  Our school code is 13278324.  Yearbooks are $20Preorders are due by March 22nd, 2024.  If your child wants a yearbook, please order by March 22nd.  We will have fewer than 30 extra yearbooks at the end of the year and those are sold first come, first served.  If your child is a sixth grader, and buying a yearbook would be a hardship, please contact the counselor, Mr. Mitchell.  Thank you.


SULLY DISTRICT BUDGET TOWN HALL- Thursday, 2/29 @ Rocky Run MS

Picture of School board reps Seema Dixit and Kathy Smith

Please join Sully District School Board member Seema Dixit and Supervisor Kathy Smith for a joint town hall as they present the proposed FY 2025 Budgets and take your comments. Details of the Fairfax County budget can be found here. If you would like to ask a question regarding the FY25 Budget, please send an email to Sully@FairfaxCounty.gov with "Budget Town Hall" in the subject. Detailed information about the FCPS FY25 Budget can be found on the FCPS website.

When: Thursday, February 29, 2024 

Time: 7 - 9 pm EST

Where: Rocky Run Middle School Lecture Hall

Address: 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 


Read Across America Week 3/4-3/8

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Next week is Read Across America Week.  We are having with a Spirit Week and some special activities to celebrate and encourage reading!

Monday - Wear a shirt with words or sayings!
Tuesday - No School.  School planning Day
Wednesday - Wear Workout or Sports gear!
Thursday - PJ Day!
Friday - Dress as your favorite Book Character or wear Oak Hill Spirit Wear!


LOST and FOUND- what are you missing?

As we are transititioning to spring weather, please check to see if you have your child's winter coat (or if you are missing any other jackets/lunchboxes,etc).  We have a large collection in the lost and found int he lobby and will be donating unclaimed items after spring break.


Pre-K and Headstart

FCPS offers PreK at some schools based on eligibility.   Accepting applications now at https://www.fcps.edu/PreK.  For more information email fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu or call 703-208-7900 for English and 703-208-7901 for Spanish.

Eligibility

  • Live in Fairfax County
  • Qualify for Free/Reduced Meals
  • Age 3 or 4 by September 30th for PreK
  • Early Head Start for children 6 weeks to 2 years

News from PTA

Multicultural Night

Mark your calendar for Oak Hill Elementary's Multicultural Night, which is scheduled for 6-7:30pm on Friday, March 8th! Please sign up to host a booth and introduce us to your culture, do a performance (an artistic representation of the culture), help with setup and cleanup, or be a general volunteer: https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/

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 


Student and Family Surveys

FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:

  • Welcoming environment
  • Communication
  • Student success
  • Advocacy
  • Family and school partnerships
  • Community partnerships

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. 

Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.

💭 Share Your Thoughts on Schoology

FCPS will be conducting voluntary, anonymous surveys on the use of Schoology from Monday, March 11, to Friday, March 22. Surveys will be delivered to:

  • Elementary students (grades 3-6) through the Schoology App Center.
  • Secondary students via email from Naviance.

Student feedback will inform the school division’s use of Schoology and help improve its processes, communication, and professional learning for staff. FCPS’ Instructional Services Department will also be reaching out to families through focus groups. 

Please contact Schoology@fcps.edu if you have questions.


SOL Testing- May 7, 14, 21

Reading for grades 3-6: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Math for grades 3-6: Tuesday, May 14. 2024

Science for 5th grade: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 

Please do your best to avoid scheduling appointments on these dates.

*Please note: there may be some students who test on alternate dates due to testing format required. 


FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • Upcoming Webinars and Events for Families
  • How Students Benefit from CTE Courses
  • Supreme Court Decision Regarding TJHSST

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today


Upcoming Events Calendar

3/4-3/8                            Read Across America Week!
3/5                                  School Planning Day, No School for Students

3/8                                  Multicultural Night, 6 pm
3/22                                Yearbook orders due!
3/25-3/29                        Spring Break! No school for Students and Staff
4/1                                  Teacher Work Day, No School for Students
4/2                                  Staff Development Day, No School for Students
4/4                                  Learning Showcase, 5 pm                               
5/18                                Oak Hill 5K Fun Run
5/7, 5/14, 5/21                SOL TESTING
6/11                                Sixth Grade Moving Up Ceremony


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