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Hello Wolf Pack!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support during our seamless Early Release Monday! We kicked off the day with a fantastic school-wide pep rally, and our students were the rainbow on even the cloudiest of days.
A special thank you to the PTA for generously providing the shirts for all our Wolf Pack members!
Just a quick reminder: tomorrow will be our Monday specials, so please remember that your child will not attend their Thursday special.
Also, next week will be a short week. There is no school on Thursday, October 3 (Rosh Hashanah) and Friday, October 4 (Teacher Workday).
Lastly, please ensure your child comes to school with their lunch. We understand that sometimes things are forgotten, but frequent drop-offs can be disruptive. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!
In partnership,
Kelly Durso, Principal
Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal
Picture Day- September 26th
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Picture Day is tomorrow, Thursday, September 26th. Please make sure you have sent on your child's order form with payment.
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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This week only, students who normally have specials on Monday will have specials tomorrow, Thursday, 9/26 and should bring their instruments if they normally have strings or band on Mondays. Students who normally have specials on Thursdays will not have specials this week.
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.
Scoop Night
Thank you for supporting Oak Hill at our Baskin Robbins Scoop Night last week. We raised $474! and thank you to Baskin Robbins!
Blue Star Welcome Week- September 21-29
Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative to ensure military families feel a sense of belonging to their school communities. Fairfax County Public Schools will be intentionally celebrating and acknowledging Blue Star Welcome Week.
Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity to empower military families to thrive as they serve. There are approximately 13,500 military-connected students enrolled in FCPS. Each year, one-third of our military families transition into or out of our district. Blue Star Welcome Week gives schools an opportunity to welcome and connect with their military families. The goal is to create a sense of belonging and ensure that our military families feel celebrated and welcomed into their school communities.
On Friday, September 27, Oak Hill's military-connected students are invited to a Popsicles with the Principals, where they will be able to connect with other military children. Those students will be receiving their invitations this week.
Wear Blue on Friday, September 27th, to celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week!
Want to learn about cryptography? Chantilly High School's Girls Who Code Club is offering two opportunties for 4th-6th grade girls and boys at Oak Hill ES to learn about coding concepts. Ms. Payne will sponsor this group in the Oak Hill Steam Lab (room B231).
Please sign up for one time slot per student, the program is the same on both days. The program is free. If you have questions, please email Ms. Payne at hopayne@fcps.edu.
Transportation is not provided, please pick up your coder at 4:30 pm from the front of the building (door 1).
Dates are October 15th and 17th from 3:30-4:30pm
Sign up for the October 15th class.
Sign up for the October 17th class.
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.
FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.
After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office.
Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.
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). We also need help with setup and cleanup, or being a general volunteer. Visit the Oak Hill PTA site to sign up to participate as an exhibitor or a volunteer. Contact Courtney Homer at secondvp@oakhillpta.org for more information. We're looking forward to it and we need lots of help!
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". Learn about the Reflections Contest here. Applications and rules are also available in the Oak Hill Office. Mrs. Dolenc will collect the entries in the library. All entries are due by December 1st. We are also looking for judges for this program; if interested, please email firstvp@oakhillpta.org.
Spirit Wear:
Flash Sale! We have vintage spirit wear from previous years available for purchase. These range from the 2024 Oak Hill 5K shirts to the 2019 Basketball Game shirts; each with a unique design created by an Oak Hill student. Sizes and quantities are limited. Scroll down on the PTA website to find and order Vintage spirit wear. Orders close on October 17, 2024.
 Chantilly High School Haunted House Event – Saturday, 10/26
Mark your calendar for one of our local area’s favorite fall events - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the Haunted House, there will be games, face painting, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey, Girls Soccer & Girls Lacrosse programs. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door). To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to www.CHSHauntedHouse.com
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Accessing Intervention Plans
- Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
- Update Immunizations Today!
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Upcoming Calendar Dates
September 15-October 15th National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 21-29 - Blue Star Welcome Week
September 26th - Fall Picture Day
September 27th - Wear Blue for Blue Star Welcome Week
October 3rd - Rosh Hashanah, NO SCHOOL
October 4th - Teacher Workday, NO SCHOOL
October 9th - Walk, Roll, or Bike to School
October 14th- Staff Development Day, No School
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