Weekly Message

pumpkin seeds

Students in Mrs. Sung's kindergarten class are learning about pumpkins! They compared and contrasted sizes of pumpkins by size and weight.  Students are seen here counting the number of seeds inside their pumpkins. 


Varsity Tutors

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.


Readathon2

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pumpkin festival

family reading night

science olympiad

Call for Science Olympiad Sign-Ups!

Update: We have a Coach for Division A! 

Division A (grades 3-5) and B (grades 5-6)

Interested Families may join a Zoom Info Session to learn more. 

Science Olympiad Informational Session to be held at 7 pm Thursday, October 10 via Zoom, CLICK HERE TO JOIN


madison robotics

PTA Reflections

Don’t Miss Out: Providence Day and Back to School Celebration on Sat., Oct. 5

Join us for a day of fun, connection, and community spirit! The inaugural Providence Day and Back to School Celebration is on Saturday, October 5, from 11 am to 3 pm at Marshall High School. We will celebrate the vibrant and diverse community we're proud to call home and highlight local organizations and businesses while fostering stronger connections among residents and community leaders. This free, family-friendly event is open to all Fairfax County residents and will feature interactive booths, live performances, food trucks, activities for kids, giveaways and prizes, community spotlights, and more!

RSVP TODAY: https://www.facebook.com/share/b12h6pJutavJcxX3/

Accessibility and Transportation: George Marshall High School is easily accessible by car, bus, or bike. Shuttle services will run from the Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive) and the James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road).

Questions: Email Providence@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-560-6946.

Providence Day

dining for dollars

Bingo

Volunteers needed!  Middle Schoolers looking for service hours are welcome to volunteer:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BABAE2DA2F5C25-51990564-oeshalloween


disability awareness month

Important upcoming dates for OES:

October 1-31 - OES Read-a-Thon

October 8 - Interims Go Home

October 10 - Science Olympiad Information Meeting - 7:00PM, ZOOM

October 14 - Indigenous Peoples' Day - Staff Development Day (No School for Students)

October 16 - PTA Meeting - 7:00PM, ZOOM

October 22 - PTA Dining for Dollars - Wings & Burger Factory

October 25 - Halloween Bingo - 6:30-8:00PM, OES Gym

October 28 - Early Release Monday - 1:00PM

October 28 - Family Reading and Game Night - 6:00-8:00PM, OES Library

October 31 - End of Quarter 1 - 2 Hour Early Dismissal - 2:00PM

November 1 - Diwali - No School

November 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students

November 5 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students