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Today is the 23rd anniversary of September 11. FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.
All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills.
A Few Quick Reminders
- Please remember to bring your ID with you every time you come to the school. Visitors must use their IDs in the office to sign in. This is for the protection of all of our children. Thank you for your cooperation.
- Please make sure to notify the school if your child's dismissal procedure is different. This is especially important if your child normally rides a day care van but is going home as a bus rider or a walker. The day care bus drivers often do not get the information even when you have provided it to the day care center. If you have notified Oak Hill, it makes it much quicker and easier for us to verify whether or not your student is supposed to be on that day care bus.
- Registration for After School Activities has begun. Please see the PTA section below for details.
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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!
2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.
You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.
Cell Phones Off, Learning On
Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, it is always best to contact the school’s front office to reach your child during class time.
Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.
Volunteers needed
- The Oak Hill Health Room is looking for volunteers to help with Vision and Hearing Screening for our kindergarten and 3rd grade students on October 1st and 2nd from 9:00-12:00. Please contact Juliana Rampersad at jtrampersad@fcps.edu to sign up.
- We also need a few volunteers to help with picture day on September 26th. Volunteers receive a $15 off coupon for their student's pictures. Please contact Michelle Coyne at mkcoyne@fcps.edu
if you can help for part or all of the day.
Picture Day- September 26th
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Picture Day is Thursday, September 26th. Order forms will come home on Friday. If you would like to order online, go to https://www.strawbridge.net. Click the red "Order Pictures" button and enter the code FM449650.
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Advanced Academics Information
Parent Coffee - 9/20
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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.
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!
Girls on the Run 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 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.
News from PTA
This is Us:
Oak Hill’s Multicultural night is back with a new name and more inclusivity. We want to highlight what makes our Wolf Pack amazing - all of you! “This is Us - Celebrating Oak Hill’s Community and Culture” is scheduled for October 18, 2024 from 6 to 7:30 pm. Please sign up to host a booth and introduce us to what makes your family special. This could include highlighting something from your culture, doing a performance (an artistic representation of the culture), helping with setup and cleanup, or being a general volunteer here: https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/sgnvw or contact Courtney Homer at secondvp@oakhillpta.org for more information.
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.
Science Olympiad: Science Olympiad Division A is a fun introduction to STEM for 3rd - 5th graders. You can read more in the Announcement detail and sign up via the Science Olympiad form on https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com. Sign ups will close on Friday, September 20th, 2024.
National PTA Reflections Arts Contest: Calling all creative kids and supportive parents! The PTA Reflections Program is here, and it’s your chance to shine in dance, film, literature, music, photography, or visual arts. The theme this year is "Accepting Imperfection". Details will be posted soon the PTA website. We are looking for judges for this program; if interested, please email firstvp@oakhillpta.org.
After School Programs:
Registration for after school programs is open. The PTA has partnered with Baroody Camps, Inc. (www.baroodycamps.com) to provide a wide variety of after school enrichment classes for students across all grade levels. Please register for these programs here: https://bc-ffx-oakhill.jumbula.com/fall-2024. We also have two clubs offered by Oak Hill Teachers! Register for these clubs by visiting: https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com. Sign ups will close on Sunday, September 22nd.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Immunization Reminder
- Make Attendance a Priority
- How Is FCPS’ Redesigned Website Working for You?
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
Friday, September 20th - Parent Coffee @ 9:15
Monday, September 23rd - Early Release at 12:30 pm
Thursday, September 26th - Fall Picture Day
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