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Wolf Pack Family,
May has arrived sooner than we thought, and we are closing out the year strong! Last week, our second graders delivered a fantastic play celebrating friendship, individuality, and inclusion, complete with hilarious jokes. Over the weekend, eight of our talented sixth graders participated in the All County Chorus. Huge thanks to Ms. Peterson and Ms. Hood for their dedication to these students.
SOL testing begins next week. Our 3rd-6th grade students take the Reading SOL on Tuesday, May 7th. It's imperative that students get enough rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and get to school on time.
Next week is Staff Appreciation Week, and we're excited to celebrate our amazing team. Together with the PTA, we'll be showering our staff with extra love and appreciation. Any contribution you can make is welcome - consider you or your student writing a heartfelt note expressing how a staff member has impacted your child. Our staff works tirelessly every day to support our Wolf Pack students - we truly want them to feel the love next week.
In partnership,
Kelly Durso, Principal
Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal
P.S. We hope to see you at our Oak Hill Movie Night tomorrow (Thursday, 5/2) - Thank you, PTA!
 Pictured are Oak Hill's Members of the All County Chorus with our music teachers, Wendy Peterson and Kelly Hood. They performed on Saturday afternoon. Congratulations on a great performance!
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.
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.
Bike to School Day
Bike Month has been celebrated since 1956 to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and encourage more people to give biking a try. Fairfax County has an extensive network of both paved and natural surface bike trails. You can access a map to all the trails in Fairfax county online. Wednesday, May 8, is the official Bike to School Day. Walk, Bike or Roll to school on May 8th!
Apply for Early Learning for Children Six Weeks to Four Years Old
The FCPS PreK and Early Head Start program is accepting applications for SY 2024-25. FCPS PreK and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying income-eligible children ages six weeks to four years living in Fairfax County. Watch this video to learn more (also available in Spanish).
- Pre-K prioritizes children who turn 4-years-old by September 30 and also accepts applications for 3-year-old children.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools - Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood - and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Space is limited and based on income and educational risk factors, not first come, first served. Applications are accepted online, by email (fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu), or in person at FCPS’ Leis Center location in Falls Church. For questions about your application or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
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!
6th Grade Moving Up Ceremony Update - June 10th!
The sixth grade Moving Up Ceremony date has changed to Monday, June 10th due to a conflict with the prior date. We are sorry for any inconvenience. The ceremony will be in the morning and the school party will be in the afternoon.
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.
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.
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/
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 new Oak Hill ES basketball courts (on the right as you face the building), so bring 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!
Staff Appreciation Week - Donations Needed!
Please help the PTA thank Oak Hill's amazing staff with a sweet and salty snack buffet during staff appreciation week! We are asking parents to donate the snack items listed on the signup page here: https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/sgnvw
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
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
Reston Runners Youth In Motion (YIM) Program is back for the summer of 2024. YIM is eight (8) weeks—7 Sunday evening sessions at the Herndon High School track (June 16th thru July 28th), and an end of season celebration and race at Lake Fairfax Park on Sunday morning, August 4th. The program offers fun activities for up to 300 participants, ages 4-13 years old, and is entirely staffed by volunteer coaches. Read all the program details and register at: YIM Info and Registration.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Jewish American Heritage Month
May is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
- FCPS Shines Bright With Continued ENERGY STAR® Recognition
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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
5/6-5/10 Staff Appreciation Week
5/7, 5/14, 5/21 SOL TESTING
5/8 National School Nurse Day
5/8 Bike/Roll/Walk to School Day
5/18 Oak Hill 5K Fun Run
6/10 Sixth Grade Moving Up Ceremony - new date!
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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