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Wolf Pack Family,
As the 2023-2024 school year is coming to a close, the Oak Hill staff is starting to prepare for the 2024-2025 school year. Class placement is one of the most important tasks that our staff engage in during the last weeks of school. In this process, we consider many things, such as heterogeneous groupings, balancing academic abilities, and maximizing the support our resource teachers can provide students.
If you feel that there is pertinent information to support your child’s success, please complete this optional Class Placement Input Form by Friday, May 17th. Please note that this system is not intended for families to request specific teachers. Your child’s current classroom teacher, specialists, counselors, and administrators will collaborate to make well-balanced classes. We value and consider your insight into your child’s learning needs.
Staff Appreciation Week is set for May 6th-May 10th. Our fantastic PTA is working on behind the scenes to make sure it is the most enjoyable week for our staff. Please be on the lookout from communication from the PTA on how to show the love for our fabulous Oak Hill Staff.
We look forward to another fantastic week of learning together!
In partnership,
Kelly Durso, Principal
Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal
Please join us at our orientation for rising kindergarteners and their parents on Friday, May 3rd. Doors open at 8:45. Orientation is from 9-10 am. Please enter at door 1 (front of school). For registration questions, please contact Katherine Dillard at Kjdillard1@fcps.edu.
In order to have any many Wolf Pack members participate in the race, we have kept registration open, at a discounted rate. This discounted late registration does not include a t-shirt.
When is it? May 18th at 8 AM
How do we register? Access the PTA website and register each participant individually.
How much is it? $10 (no t-shirt)
Packet Pickup: Items will be distributed the week of May 13th. Times and dates will be publicized in Wolf News.
All profits will benefit Oak Hill Elementary Students!
Thank you to all of our volunteers (classroom volunteers, library volunteers, field trip volunteers, special event volunteers). We appreciate you and would like to invite you to a thank you breakfast on Monday, April 29th from 8:30-9:30am in the Oak Hill Library. Please join us for as long or short a time as you are able. If you are able to join us, please let us know here.
Walk, Bike or Roll to school on May 8th!
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
In late April, individual student SEL Screener results will be available for families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
Get more information about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s [teacher or counselor].
Each year, the Virginia Lottery and its partners encourage students, parents, and the general public to send thank-you notes to Virginia’s deserving public school teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers who receive these thank-you notes can then enter a drawing to win one of four $2,500 top prizes and supplies for their school!
https://thankateacherva.com/
- Thursday- Climate Change Day- wear red
- Friday- Wildlife Day- wear a nature print
Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual or group for the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award recognizes staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1.
Full details and the nomination information form are available on the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.
School Health Services Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department and FCPS School Health Services invite parents/caregivers to participate in a survey on the level of satisfaction with support provided to your school community by School Health Services. This short survey is open until Friday, April 26.
Calendar Reminders
Passover
Many Jewish communities in the United States celebrate Passover, a recognition of the deliverance of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Passover is also known as Pesah, Pesach, or the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Many Jewish families in the United States eat a ceremonial meal known as the Seder, which involves telling the story of the exodus from Egypt as well as eating various symbolic foods, such as meat of the paschal lamb and bitter herbs, recalling the harsh life of slavery. Chag Sameach to all in our community celebrating Passover!
Theravada New Year
In countries where Theravada Buddhism is the most dominant religion, New Year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon in April. Theravada means “the teachings of the elders.” Celebrations begin with people attending the local temple in the morning for chanting and meditation. In the afternoon they have a water festival in which they meet the Buddha image and pay respect to the elderly by watering their hands together. Building sandcastles is also one of the most popular activities during this day of celebration. New Year’s good wishes to our Theravada Buddhist community!
Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. A virtual forum will be held on Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 p.m.
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Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School.
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Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School.
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Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
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Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School.
Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
Family Outdoor Movie Night
Join us for a showing of the Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023, rated PG, run time of 1hr, 32min.) on Thursday, May 2nd! The movie will be projected outdoors on the Oak Hill fields, so bring blankets and chairs. Entry starts at 7pm, and the show will begin just after sunset at 8:10pm. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase. Entry is free and all ages are welcome!
2024-25 PTA Board Nominations
Do you enjoy planning events, supporting Oak Hill's amazing staff, and helping create community? If so, please consider running for a position on the 2024-25 PTA board! All positions are open; we especially need candidates for the Second VP, Treasurer, and Secretary positions. To nominate yourself, please sign up on the PTA website by May 20th: https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/sgnvw
Summer Arts Camp
Don’t miss out on this summer’s most exciting arts enrichment program! At Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA), students take art, music, theater, and dance classes daily. E-IFTA is for current second through fifth grade students. Learn more on the E-IFTA webpage. Email EIFTA@fcps.edu with questions.
Chantilly Pyramid Spring Sports Night
Spring Sports Pyramid Night for Chantilly Feeder Schools on April 29th! Students wearing their school spirit wear get in free with paying adult!!
Chantilly HS Children's Play
May 4th and 5th. Tickets available at chantillydrama.org.
Rachel Carson PTA
Rachel Carson PTA is already planning for the 2024-2025 school year! Are you or is someone you know enthusiastic about supporting Rachel Carson and all of its students, teachers, and staff? We are soliciting nominations for several positions that will be open next year including:
- President
- Recording Secretary
- VP of Fundraising and Social Events
- Membership Chair
- Basketball Chair
- Multicultural Night Chair
- STEAM Night Chair
Current Board members will assist new members with the transition. Please email rcmspta.pres@gmail.com if you are interested, or know of someone who would make a great addition to our team! For more detailed information about the positions, https://rcmspta.memberhub.com/w/announcement
Chantilly Math Competition
4/29 Volunteer Breakfast 8:30 am
5/2 PTA Movie Night, movie starts at 8:10 pm
5/3 Teacher Work Day, NO SCHOOL for students
5/3 Kindergarten Orientation, 9am
5/7, 5/14, 5/21 SOL TESTING
5/8 Bike/Roll/Walk to School Day
5/18 Oak Hill 5K Fun Run
6/11 Sixth Grade Moving Up Ceremony and party
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.
*Some students may test on alternate dates due to testing format required.
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