Wolf News August 21

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Message from Mrs. Durso

Wolf Pack Families,

We have been so excited having our Wolf Pack back together at Oak Hill! Our classrooms have been alive with laughter, learning, and joy.  

 

Dr. Stokes looking at a student's work.

Region 5 Executive Principal, Mr. Stokes, during a classroom visit. 

 

As we start our year together, please note the following:

  • Cafeteria/Lunches We have implemented new cafeteria procedures. As our students adjust to these procedures and establish lunch time routines, we ask that families wait until Monday, September 16th to join their students for lunch. Thank you for understanding how critical these first few weeks are!
  • Back to School Night – Back to School Night is next week! More details about the event are below. This is an adult-only event.
  • Kiss and Ride – Thank you for your support as we implemented our new Kiss and Ride Procedures. If you haven’t yet had a chance to check out our detailed video, please do so at this link: https://youtu.be/Gw1n56c2xws
  • Early Release Monday - If you have not yet indicated your child's plans for the September and October early release Mondays, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezDB3MkCrb-zVBl8jAaBOK6abKPLK19XlrOQpYyN2kPsitvA/viewform?usp=sf_link 
Two children climbing on the super dome

Students enjoying the beautiful weather and the Super Dome!

 

We look forward to a great year of learning and joy! 

In partnership, 

Kelly Durso, Principal

Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal


Band and Strings Recruitment

Is your child interested in band (5th/6th grades) or strings (4th/5th/6th grades)?  This week, during their specials, students will have a presentation by the band and strings teachers.  If your child is interested in band or strings, please click to register.  

Registration opens today, August 21st and closes on August 27th.  

Please contact Marty Sarisky (mgsarisky@fcps.edu) for more information on the band program.  Please contact Rachel O'Connell (roconnelll@fcps.edu) or Tori Field (vafield@fcps.edu) for more information on the strings program.

Your child should also be bringing home a flyer like the one below.

Band and Strings flyer

Back to School Night- August 28th

BTSN is Wednesday, Aug 28 from 6-7:30pm. This event is adult-only. We will offer two identical sessions.

Session 1: 6:00pm

Session 2: 6:45pm

Grades 1 and 2 will be presenting in their classrooms.

Grades 3-6 and Kindergarten will be presenting as a grade level and then transitioning to individual classrooms. Locations for the grade levels are below.

Kindergarten - D130 (Art Room)

Grade 3 – Cafeteria

Grade 4 – Gym

Grade 5 – Library

Grade 6 – D126 (Art Room) 


Early Release Mondays

Fairfax County Public Schools has planned seven early release Mondays starting in September. Please mark the dates listed below on your calendars.

Oak Hill will dismiss at 12:30 PM on the following days:

  • September 23
  • October 28
  • November 25
  • February 24
  • March 17
  • April 28
  • May 19

Please visit FCPS' webpage  for detailed information about early release Mondays


Early Release Mini Camp

We are offering an Early Release Mini Camp put on by Overtime Athletics from 12:30-3:30 on the above early release Mondays.  It is for grades K-6 and is $40 per child per day.  Limited spaces available.  For more information and to register, click here.

OTA Early Release Monday camp

Emergency Care Card Updates- Student Online Verification

You should have received a copy of your child's Emergency Care card in teh first day folder.  Please verify your child's information.  If everything is correct, please sign and return.  If changes need to be made, please make those chagnes online through ParentVUE. The Online Verification system allows the enrolling parent to electronically update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and new immunizations dates for their students via ParentVUE.  For detailed information on how to use the OVU system, please click here.  Please verify your child's inormation no later than August 26th.

If you have questions, please call Oak Hill's main office at 703-467-3500.


Digital Consent/Optout Forms 

Please log into the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) using your Parent Vue credentials to fill out any applicable consent and opt-out forms.  Every student must have the Digital Resources Consent form completed.  Log onto the PDC here.

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.


Cell Phone policy

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call the school at 703-467-3500.


Chantilly Dance Team

Chantilly Dance Team is offering a Dance Workshop on Sunday, September 15th from 1-4 pm at Chantilly High school for grades K-8.  $60 per dancer, $10 discount for siblings.  Fee includes, a snack, craft and a t-shirt.  Contact Coach Katherine at Chantillydancers@gmail.com with any questions.  Register here.

Charger Dancer workshop

Asha-Jyothi 5K Run/Walk

Asha-Jyothi 5K Run/Walk is a fun-filled family event with foot tapping music, delicious food and a friendly course. It is a volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the underprivileged by providing access to education and health care. Asha-Jyothi partners with schools by donating 100% of all registration money from each school back to the school for its STEM needs. 

Please join us in supporting this wonderful organization.

Race Date: Sunday, September 15 Location: 4250 Fairfax Corner Avenue; Fairfax, VA 22030 Race Time: Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM and 5K starts at 8:30 AM Price: $30 / Coupon Code "AJ4Schools" for $10 off the 5K

Register Here - Fairfax 5K, hope to see you there!


Calendar Updates

Wednesday, August 28th, 6-7:30 pm - Back to School Night .

Friday, August 31-Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day Holidays, No School

Sunday, September 15- Asha-Jyothi Run Walk, 8am @ Fairfax Corner

Monday, September 23rd - Early Release at 12:30 pm


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