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On Monday, we had the honor of celebrating Veterans Day with a special breakfast. It was a heartwarming event filled with gratitude, music, and community. We were thrilled to welcome our veterans and their families to our Wolf Pack. Their sacrifices and service have made our country what it is today.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our talented 4th grade chorus students, selected band students, and the chamber strings ensemble for their beautiful performances. Your music touched our hearts and made the event even more special. Thank you, PTA, for your support with this event. We also want to express our gratitude to our dedicated staff who worked tirelessly to make this event a success. Your efforts helped create a memorable experience for everyone.
In Partnership,
Kelly Durso, Principal
Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal
Report cards and Impact Aid forms are coming home TODAY, Wednesday, November 13th. If you have signed up for paperless report cards, you will not receive a paper copy of the report card.
If you have not responded electronically to the Impact Aid survey form, please fill out and return tomorrow. FCPS needs a form from each student. Thank you for your cooperation.
📅Upcoming Calendar Dates
November 14th - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, wear purple!
November 15th - Make-up Picture Day
November 20th - Chipotle Spirit Night, 4-8pm
November 27th - 29th No School, Thanksgiving Break
December 1st - Due date for Reflections Entries
December 9th - Early Release Monday @ 12:30 pm
December 10th- Chorus Concert, 7 pm, Oak Hill ES Cafeteria
December 11th - Big Buns Spirit Night
December 15th - Due date for Full-Time AAP Referrals
December 17th - Band and Strings Concert @ FMS gym
December 23- Jan 3rd - Winter Break
Ruby Bridges Day- November 14th
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day is on Thursday, November 14th. The day honors Ruby Bridges, a civil rights icon who became the first Black child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans at age six. Join students across the country who are continuing the movement to end racism and unify our communities.Oak Hill is participating in this Walk to School Day and we are wearing purple!
Make-up Picture Day - Nov. 15th
Friday, November 15th is make-up picture day.
- All students who were absent on the original picture day or who are new to Oak Hill will automatically have their picture taken.
- Students who would like a re-take may also have their photo taken. Please just email the homeroom teacher to let them know and send your student to school with their original picture package to give back to the photographer. Find your picture ordering steps below:
- Go to https://strawbridge.net . Click Order Pictures and enter the code FM449643. Then choose your package and pay. If you would like to proof your image before ordering, you will receive a proof flyer and/or an emial when the image is ready. At this time, you may incur a shipping fee as your order will be shipped directly to your home. For questions, please email cservice@strawbridge.net.
Student Council Hospital Drive
Oak Hill's Student Council is collecting new unwrapped toys or comfort items for Inova Children's Hospital. Donations will be accepted in the Oak Hill ES lobby November 18th through December 13th. The hospital has provided an Amazon wishlist for suggested donations.
Advanced Academics News
Thank you to those families who attended the AAP Full-Time presentation in October. For those that couldn’t attend, you can find the Slide Deck here.
Full-Time AAP Application process
Required: Parents in grades 2-6 who wish to refer to their children for level IV for the 2024-25 school year need to complete the AAP Full Time Referral Form and sign it.
Optional Documents:
1. Questionnaire Parent Questionnaire (with ratings circled, examples underneath, and signature) See Slide Deck pages 17-18
2. Two pages of Student Work Samples (PDF only..no animated files): See pages 15-16 of Slide Deck (must be single-sided, contain only 1-2 work samples per page).
No letters of recommendations or extracurricular activities permitted
A separate page describing the work samples is accepted and does not count as one of the two pages.
The referral form and optional documents are due electronically to Cathy Lahr at cclahr@fcps.edu by December 15th. Please attach all documents in one email using separate attachments. No late referrals will be accepted.
National School Psychology Week
This week (November 11th-18th) we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive.Thank you to Oak Hill's School psychologist, Melissa Sokol, for everything you do.
Boundary Review Community Meetings
As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Region 5's meeting is at Westfield High School's cafeteria on December 2nd from from 6:30-8.
IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair
Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School.
The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.
Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students
Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
News From PTA
Halloween Candy Donation for the USO:
Thank you for your generous donations of candy for the USO!
National PTA Reflections Contest:
All entries for the PTA Reflections contest are due by Dec 1st. Mrs. Dolenc will collect the entries in the library. School Judging will then follow and winners will be announced before December 15!
Spelling Bee:
We are excited to announce our upcoming Spelling Bee competition! This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their spelling skills and enjoy some healthy competition. We encourage all students from grades 1- 6 to participate, as this is a wonderful chance to build confidence, enhance vocabulary, and develop public speaking abilities. For more information, see Spelling Bee general FAQs.
Important Timelines: Registration is free and open at PTBoard until January 15,2025.
Preliminary School per Grade Round: February 2025 (online format tbc).
2025 Fairfax County Spelling Bee: March 23rd, 2025. For any additional information or queries, please reach to firstvp@oakhillpta.org.
News From FCPS
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Fall Testing Results
- Boundary Review Community Meetings
- Resources for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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