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Message From Mrs. Durso
Hello Wolf Pack!
What a great start to the school year we've had! It has been a true joy to have all of our wolves back under one roof.
You may have noticed the addition of music to our morning arrival at Kiss and Ride. Oak Hill was highlighted on FCPS' Facebook page last week - check it out!
Last week, we had Back to School Night. During this event, there were several items that families were asked to fill out. If you haven't had a chance to fill these out, please do so now:
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Oak Hill Family Survey- Fill out this survey to share preferences for Family Coffee topics and to find out ways to support Oak Hill.
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Digital Consent - Don’t let your student miss out on some of our digital tools! Provide your level of digital consent through this new portal. Use your SIS ParentVue log in!
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Early Release Mondays - Ensure Oak Hill is aware of your child’s plans for our September and October Early Release Mondays.
Mrs. Loewenberg was able to speak to every student about the Student Rights & Responsibilities over the past two weeks. Be sure to ask your child about the difference between a right and a responsibility!
Looking forward to another great week,
Kelly Durso, Principal
Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal
Picture Day- September 26th
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Picture Day is Thursday, September 26th. Flyers will come home soon. If you would like to order online, go to https://www.strawbridge.net. Click the red "Order Pictures" button and enter the code FM449650. |
Challenge Review Committee
Challenge Materials Committee - If you are interested in serving on a Challenged Materials Committee, please fill out this google form. The list of potential committee members will be maintained at central office. Names are randomly chosen to serve if a central departmental committee is required to review a challenged material.
Scoop Night - September 18th
Join us for ice cream at the Franklin Farm Baskin Robbins on Wednesday, September 18th from 4-8. 15% of sales will go directly to Oak Hill ES! And, some of your favorite teachers will be there scooping and greeting!
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Parent Coffee - 9/20 |
AAP Informational Meetings
Please mark your calendars for Friday AM, September 20th from 9:15-10:15 for an AAP information meeting (in person) for K-6 families. Doors will open at 9:00. Mrs. Lahr, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will be discussing the continuum of Advanced Academics services offered in Fairfax County Public Schools and will briefly be describing the full- time screening process. Please RSVP here if you wish to attend the presentation on September 20th. Copies of the slide decks will be made available to families after the presentations.
Another presentation (Grades 2-6) is scheduled on Monday PM, October 21st from 2:15-3:15 (in person) which will be specifically dedicated to the full-time referral and screening process. This session is particularly relevant for families of second graders and those who wish to apply for full-time services.
Please continue to check Wolf News for updates and address questions to cclahr@fcps.edu.
View the Fall AAP Newsletter.
Girls on the Run is returning to Oak Hill this Fall! Registration is now OPEN!!
GOTR has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire girls in 3rd-6th grade to build their confidence, kindness, and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health. Starting the week of September 23rd - November 21st, the team will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 3:45 to 4:45 . The program culminates in a celebratory 5K at the end of the season on November 23rd at Dulles Town Center!
Registration:
The standard program fee is $210 and includes weekly lessons/practices, a t-shirt, a GOTR giveaway, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more. Financial assistance is available for anyone who needs it, with the lowest program registration cost being $22 for the season. Register here.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of the coaches, Cindy Meylan at cindy.meylan@gmail.com, Erica Giovanini at ecgiovanini@fcps.edu, or Lisa Prillaman at lisaprill@mac.com.
Location: Fairfax Corner, Fairfax, VA
Start Time: 8:00am
***You can support Oak Hill Elementary and this good cause by participating in the Asha-Jyothi 1K & 5K! Just be sure to connect your registration to Oak Hill Elementary so we can benefit too!
*****For every registration, Asha-Jyothi will donate back all the money raised back to our school. ******
Use coupon AJ4Schools for 5K registration.
Register for the race.
Early Release Mondays
FCPS has scheduled 7 early release Mondays starting in September. Oak Hill will dismiss at 12:30 pm on these days.
September 23
October 28
****December 9 (changed from November 25th)****
February 24
March 17
April 28
May 19
Early Release Mini Camp
Oak Hill is 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. More information and registration details available.
Emergency Care Updates
If you have corrections to make on your emergency care card, please make them in Parent Vue. This is the most accurate way to make sure we have your updated information. Please make sure you have either made changes on line or confirmed that the paper copy that came home is correct. It is very important that we have this information for all students. If you have questions, please contact our registrar, Katherine Dillard, at kjdillard1@fcps.edu.
News from PTA
Odyssey of the Mind: Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that teaches students how to develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers. You can sign up for this program using the Odyssey of the Mind Interest form 2024-25 on the PTA Website. Sign ups will close on Friday, September 13th, 2024.
National PTA Reflections Arts Contest: The PTA is looking for parent coordinators to help organize the National PTA Reflections arts contest for our school. Please sign up as an educational volunteer.Please sign up as an educational activity volunteer. or email firstvp@oakhillpta.org if you are able to help. Visit the Virginia PTA website for more information.
After School Programs:
Registration for after school programs (Baroody Camps, Speed Cubing and Gardening clubs) will begin Monday, September 9th. If you are a member of the PTA, early registration will be available starting Sunday, September 8th. Visit the PTA website and sign up to become a member by taking the membership pledge. Flyers went home last week with the details of the classes being offered through Baroody Camps.
Two additional classes have been added. Registration will be open on September 8th for PTA members and on September 9th for non-PTA members.
Wednesdays:
Rubik's Cubing with Ms. Lowe
Grades: 2nd-6th
Cost: $160 (includes a Rubik's cube)
October 2nd – December 11th
Thursdays:
Gardening Club with Ms. O'Malley
Grades: 4th-6th
Cost: $150
October 10th – December 12th
Spirit Wear: Spirit Wear Sale runs through September 5th! Spirit wear will be distributed the week of September 23rd to your child's classroom. Order spiritwear.
Multicultural Night is being rebranded!!!
Please be on the lookout for "This is Us! Celebrating Oak Hill's Community and Cultures!". Additional information will be posted to the PTABoard by the end of the week. "This is Us" is coming to Oak Hill, October 18th. Be on the lookout!
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Understanding the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
- School Safety Reminders
- Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Important Calendar Dates
Sunday, September 15- Asha-Jyothi Run Walk, 8am @ Fairfax Corner
Wednesday, September 18th - Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins, 4-8 pm
Monday, September 23rd - Early Release at 12:30 pm
Thursday, September 26th - Fall Picture Day
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