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Hello Wolf Pack!
It's been another great week at Oak Hill! It was so great to see many students participating in Bike to School Day today. Our Book Fair has been off to a great start. Be sure to remind your student(s) check it out this week!
If you've visited our playground this week, you may have noticed an addition. Our shade structure (see picture below) has been installed!
PTA General Meeting
We have a PTA General Meeting tonight, Wednesday, October 9th from 6:30-7:30 in the Oak Hill Cafeteria. Hope to see you there!
Calendar Updates
Friday, October 11, will be an evening-only observance day for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. This is a school day for our students. May all in our Jewish community observing Yom Kippur have an easy and meaningful fast.
Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. This is a day to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present.
We are looking forward to another great week! Be sure to check out our Digital Citizenship Spirit Week below.
In partnership,
Kelly Durso, Principal
Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal
Digital Citizenship Week
Digitial Citizenship Week at Oak Hill is October 11th-18th ! Students will be learning and discussing digital citizenship topics such Being Kind Online, Finding Balance, Making Good Choices Online, Standing Up to Cyberbullying and Understanding Our Digital Footprint.
Friday, October 11th- Pajama Day- Wear Pajamas to remind us of Digital Rest and to celebrate the start of Digital Citizenship Week!
Monday, October 14th - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 15th- Hobby Day- When online, we learn and play, but offline, we must find a way to balance our time with something new. So wear something that shows what you like to do!
Wednesday, October 16th- Yellow Day- Caution good choices ahead!! Wearing yellow bold and bright just like the middle stop sign light helps us remember what to do with online dangers, old and new!
Thursday, October 17th- “Leg Day”- Wear workout clothes! As good digital citizens it’s important to know, we can stand up to bullying wherever we go. Lace up your shoes and throw on your sweats, cause standing up to cyberbullying is the best idea yet!
Friday, October 18th- Awesome Sock Day! Let’s Sock-cessfully secure our digital footprints online! We leave tracks when we travel online, so let’s rock awesome socks and wrap up Digital Citizenship week feeling fine!
Housekeeping
- If your student normally rides a day care bus and you have changed their transportation for the day, please let the Oak Hill office know (703-467-3500, option 0) as well as letting the daycare center know. This will help avoid confusion at dismissal as the daycare van drivers do not always get that information.
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Lost and Found. We already have a large collection of sweaters and sweatshirts in our lost and found. Please look at the picture below and see if you see anything that belongs to your student! As a reminder, if you put names or initials in jackets/sweatshirts, it greatly increases the chances that we can return your child's belongings to them.
Book Fair Continues through Friday
October 9th-11th - Book Fair Sales (students can purchase items during the school day until 4:30 pm)
October 11th - Book Fair Sales (students can purchase items until 12pm)
Set up a Scholastic eWallet - eWallet accounts are very convenient and easy to use when purchasing books. Each child has a unique link that can also be shared with family and friends to add funds to their account!
We accept cash, checks written to Oak Hill Elementary School, eWallets, and credit cards. Tax is not charged. Please email our librarian, Mrs. Dolenc, at mrdolenc@fcps.edu with any questions. See you at the Book Fair!
Join Us for "This Is Us", celebrating Oak Hill's community and Culture.
When? October 18th, 6-7:30 PM
6:30-7:30 PM - Cultural Booths in the gym representing the following cultures/countries: Nepal, Azerbaijan, Taiwan, Ukraine, Peru, Slovakia, South Africa, China, Iraq, and Iran
7-7:30 PM - Cultural performances in the cafeteria.
The PTA will have pizza and drinks available for sale. We are also excited to have Kona Ice available in the parking lot for the duration of the event.
Advanced Academic Program News
Thank you to those families that attended the September AAP Presentation on the Continuum of Services. You may access the slide deck from the presentation here.
On October 21st, Mrs. Lahr will be conducting another AAP Presentation (in-person) for families in Grades 2-6 on Full-Time Services. The content of this presentation will focus exclusively on the referral and screening process for Full-Time Services. Second grade families are highly encouraged to attend. If you wish to join us at this presentation, please RSVP here.
Important Dates
October 15th: Fall Full-Time Referrals due (for new FCPS Grades 3-6 families as of January 1st, 2024)
October 21st 2:15-3:15: AAP Parent Presentation Grades 2-6 (in-person) on applying for Full-Time services.
December 15th: Full-Time referrals due Grades 2-6. No late referrals will be accepted.
If you have additional questions, please contact Mrs. Lahr at cclahr@fcps.edu.
Please join us at Chantilly Air and Space Chick-fil-A ((3454 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA) on for Spirit Night on October 22nd, from 5-8pm. You must show a digital or paper copy of the flyer below when placing your order or use code OAKHILLES on the app. Oak Hill will receive 20% of the profits.
When: October 22nd, 5-8 pm
Free Webinars for Families
In October and November, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:
- Supporting siblings of children with disabilities.
- Helping students organize their schoolwork.
- Benchmark Advance, the new K-6 language arts curriculum.
- Ways to engage with your children in mathematics.
- Transitions from school to work and adult life for students with disabilities.
Sign up for the FRC newsletter to learn about their latest offerings or visit their webinar webpage.
Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032, on:
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 pm - new date!
Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.
Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
The Fairfax County Health Department will also provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
News from PTA
PTA General Meeting (In Person):
Please join us for our in-person general meeting in the Oak Hill Cafeteria from 6:30 to 7:30 pm tonight Wednesday, October 9th. We'll discuss and vote on the budget for the year, hear updates on planned events, educational programs, and after-school activities.
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. 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 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. 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
Social Studies Basal Resources Review
FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.
All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.
The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.
the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- All FCPS Schools Accredited
- How FCPS Is Teaching Reading and Writing
- Become a Special Education Teacher
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
October 9th - Walk, Roll, or Bike to School
October 9th - PTA meeting (cafe) 6:30-7:30 pm
October 11th- October 18th Digital Citizenship Week
October 14th- Staff Development Day, NO SCHOOL
October 14th- Indigenous Peoples Day
October 22nd - Spirit Night @ Chick-fil-A on Air and Space Drive, 5-8 pm
October 28th - 3 hour early release @ 12:30
October 31st - End of Quarter, 2 hour early release @ 1:30 pm
November 1st-5th - No School for students
1st- Holiday- Diwali/All Saints Day/Day of the Dead
4th - School Planning Day
5th - Teacher Work Day
November 27th - 29th No School, Thanksgiving Break
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