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Thank you to all who joined us at the March PTA meeting where we shared information about what literacy looks like in education today. UVA is working very closely with schools in the state of Virginia as we move forward with implementing the new literacy curriculum. They have put together a fantastic website with resources for parents to access.
https://literacy.virginia.edu/resources-families
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 Dear OES Families,
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair from April 17 -April 26. Hosted by our staff and PTA volunteers, this event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school.
Book Fair Preview- all classes will have the opportunity to preview the fair and create a wish list on either Wednesday, April 17, Thursday, April 18 or Friday, April 19.
Fair Shopping Hours- students will be allowed to visit the fair to make purchases during the school day April 22-26. We will also be open for an evening family shopping night on Thursday, April 25 from 5:00-8:00.
Friendly Reminders- In order to help the fair run smoothly, please discuss book choices/purchases with your student to help eliminate returns.
Also note, students should only come to book fair one time so that they are not missing class instruction. New this year, book fair sales are not taxed.
Thank you and please feel free to contact us with questions or for volunteering opportunities,
Corin Harmon - OES Librarian, cjharmon@fcps.edu
Betsy Rice - PTA Book Fair Coordinator, book.fair@oaktonpta.net
OES CARES: AUTISM ACCEPTANCE WEEK!
April 22 - April 26, 2024
We are proud to announce that OES will be observing Autism Acceptance Week from April 22- 26! This annual event reminds us that all students play a vital role in our school’s community and should be appreciated and respected. We are excited to show our support, and THIS IS HOW!
With a Special Video Message from Paws – CLICK HERE to see how our favorite panther is getting ready for this important week at OES!
On PTV – The Student Council Association will be sharing facts about autism and neurodiversity during Panther TV morning announcements to help educate and inform students.
In Morning Meetings – Classes will be holding discussions on the topic and completing fun art activities to help everyone learn more.
On Facebook – Stay tuned to our PTA's Facebook Page! We will be sharing various facts about autism and neurodiversity to help promote the acceptance, awareness and understanding of our students, as well as the tens of thousands of individuals living with an autism diagnosis each year.
By wearing our new PTA “Kindness” T-Shirts, or any blue shirt, for “Autism Acceptance Day” on April 24! – Students, teachers and staff will be wearing their shirts to show our support as a school!
With a Special Reading List – Our librarian has created a wonderful reading list of books around the topic of autism and neurodiversity. These books will be showcased in our library’s display case. It is our hope that students and families will read and reference them to learn more about what it's like for an individual to live with autism; and that such knowledge will foster acceptance, empathy and compassion. CLICK HERE to view our complete list of suggested readings and print a copy.
It's going to be a special week at our school as we all come together in support of this important cause.
Thank you, OES Community!
Questions? Please feel free to contact Andrea Zuppas and Maren Wood, PTA Special Education liaisons, at special.education@pta.net.
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Upcoming dates for OES:
April 16 - Volunteer Appreciation Reception, 8:30AM - OES Lobby
April 16 - PTA Dining for $, 4:00-8:00PM - Chipotle
April 17 - Purple Up Day - Showing support for military children-Wear Purple!
April 17-26 - Book Fair
April 22 - Earth Day - Wear Green!
April 22-26 - Autism Acceptance Week
April 24 - Autism Acceptance Day-Wear Blue!
April 25 - Book Fair Family Night, 5:00-8:00PM - OES Library
April 26 - 6th Grade Basketball Games vs. Churchill Road ES, 6:00PM -Madison HS
April 30 - Band Concert, 6:30PM - OES Gym\
May 3 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students
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