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Message from the Principals
Greetings Wolf Pack!
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break. There are several items we'd like to highlight this week:
Monday, December 9 - 3 Hour Early Release
Next Monday, December 9th is an early release Monday. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm. Your child's teacher will be reaching out to confirm your dismissal plan. Please make sure that we are aware of your child's dismissal plan for that day.
Be sure to have your child wear his/her/their Wolf Pack shirt on Monday, December 9th for our Pep Rally!
Kiss & Ride Safety
As the weather grows colder, we have noticed an increase in traffic at Kiss & Ride. Please review this safety information that was shared earlier this school year:
- Maintain a safe speed throughout the Kiss & Ride loop.
- Pull up as far as you can and wait for the car to completely stop before your child enters or exits the car.
- If your child needs your support to enter or exit the car, park your car and use designated crosswalks.
- Only right turns are allowed entering and exiting the Kiss & Ride loop.
For more information, review the Kiss & Ride video found at this link: https://youtu.be/Gw1n56c2xws.
Winter Weather
December has arrived and winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made. FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations.
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
Family Literacy Program
The Family Literacy Program is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools Office for ESOL Services. It is designed to connect English Learner (EL) families with their children’s school and with their community. Adult learners acquire basic English language skills while learning how to understand, participate in, and support their children’s education. To learn more about this program, visit the Family Literacy Program Website or reach out to our Family Liaison, Suzanne Clark (ssclark1@fcps.edu ).
In partnership,
Kelly Durso, Principal
Cali Loewenberg, Assistant Principal
📅Upcoming Calendar Dates
December 9th - Early Release Monday @ 12:30 pm
December 10th- Chorus Concert, 7 pm, Oak Hill ES Cafeteria
December 11th - Big Buns Spirit Night, 4-8pm
December 15th - Due date for Full-Time AAP Referrals
December 17th - Band and Strings Concert @ FMS gym
December 23rd to Jan 3rd - Winter Break, School and Office closed
Reminder that next Monday, December 9th is an early release Monday. Please make sure that we are aware of your child's dismissal plan for that day.
Toy/Supply Drive for Inova Children's Hospital
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. If you have questions, please email Mrs. Dolenc at mrdolenc@fcps.edu
Want to learn more about what your child is learning at school? Check out these two resources:
Family-Facing Curriculum: Find the standards of learning (SOL). This site describes the expectations for student learning, assessment and achievement in grades K-12.
Literacy Resources for Families : Find information about Reading and Writing Home resources including alphabet knowledge, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary.
News From PTA
Cereal Box Dominos!
As the holiday season approaches, we are reminded of the spirit of giving and the joy of helping others. This year, the PTA invites you to spread warmth and kindness to those in need.
The PTA will collect unopened cereal boxes from December 9th to 12th to place in our domino chain throughout the school. Let’s see how big our cereal box domino chain can get! All cereal will be donated to Cornerstones to help our community.
Cereal drop off can be found in the front lobby of the school. Any type of cereal is welcome! The domino topple will be on Dec 13th. Time will be announced closer to the date.
Spelling Bee
The Spelling Bee competition is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their spelling skills and enjoy some healthy competition. Registration is free and open until January 15, 2025. See https://oakhillpta.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5285
PTA Reflections
All entries for the PTA Reflections contest are now closed. School judging will now follow and winners will be announced on 6 December.
National Special Education Day was 12/2
National Special Education Day is recognized each year on Dec. 2 and commemorates President Gerald Ford’s signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. We celebrate our teachers and staff who serve and support our students receiving special education services, as well as our families who are partners in the education and support of those students!
Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Bodhi Day is Friday, December 8
Bodhi dayis the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali.
Special Education Resources for Families
Fairfax County Public Schools has the following resources available to help assist families of students with special needs.
- The Office of Special Education Procedural Support helps staff, families, and students with the implementation of and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended.
- Kathy Murphy, the assistant ombuds for special education, provides information and support to caregivers and students regarding special education and Section 504 services. Contact the Ombuds Office by submitting a question, calling 571-423-4014, or emailing ombuds@fcps.edu.
Additionally, the Virginia Department of Education has updated the Virginia Family's Guide to Special Education. This state guide was developed to help those involved in special education including families, teachers, school administrators, advocates, and students.
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Please take a break from cooking and enjoy dinner from Big Buns at Franklin Farm Shopping Center from 4-8 pm on December 11th. 20% of sales will go to Oak Hill. |
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Available This Week
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
Later this week, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school.
Full-Time AAP Applications Due 12/15
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.
You may reference the AAP Full-Time presentation Slide Deck here.
 Boundary Review Community Meetings
If you were unable to attend the Region 5 Boundary review meeting on December 2nd, please view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us.
Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.
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