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 Our Young Scholars were treated to a private Capitol tour last week. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Government Unit in Benchmark.
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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. You need to show the flyer (that came home in the Friday folder last week)or mention Oak Hill if you order in person. All online orders also count but no code is needed. |
Toy Drive Donations Due by 12/13
Oak Hill's Student Council is collecting new unwrapped toys or comfort items for Inova Children's Hospital. Last day for donations is Friday, December 13th. Check the Amazon wishlist for suggested donations.
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Holiday Spirit Week December 16-20
Monday - "Merry Morning Monday" - Wear your pajamas!
Tuesday - "Tinsel Toes Tuesday" - Wear holiday socks!
Wednesday - "Winter Wonderland Wednesday" - Wear white or dress like a Snowman!
Thursday - "Thermal Thursday" - Wear flannel/plaid and a hat!
Friday- "Festive Friday" - Wear your favorite holiday sweater/attire!
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Input Needed for Oak Hill's Outstanding Employee Nominees (Due by December 20th)
We are excited to announce our Oak Hill Outstanding staff winners and support their continued nomination at the pyramid level by completing nomination packets. We would love to hear from our school community with their thoughts on these wonderful educators. Any thoughts you can share are greatly appreciated! Please complete this Google form for any of the candidates below to provide your thoughts and personal experiences that support these nominees' outstanding deeds. You can complete the form multiple times to provide input for different nominees.
Outstanding New Principal: Kelly Durso
Outstanding Teacher: Rachel Djuric
Outstanding New Teacher: Samantha Lowe
Outstanding Leader: Cali Loewenberg
Outstanding Professional Employee: Andrew Mitchell
Outstanding Operational Employee: Katherine Andersen
Please Note: The deadline to provide input for a nomination packet is December 20th.
If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Hoffman at mahoffman@fcps.edu
Please congratulate all of our outstanding staff who were nominated through this process!
Outstanding Operational Staff
Bhawna Bhardwaj
Katherine Dillard
Shahria Barzani
Susana - bus driver #4
Outstanding Teacher
Amy Klopfenstein
Anne Wieder
Carmen Fallone
Corinne Elgert
Deborah Liddell
Erica Giovanini
Hadley Payne
Jeanette Burpoe
Jenn Gesell
Jenny Sample
Jeanette O'Malley
Kate Xenos
Katy Wright
Melissa Degnan
Nikki Wright
Pam Bennett
Rebecca Fredericks
Sara Horn
Sarah Jacobs
Sheryl King
Stacey Muscar
Suby Kosaraju
News From PTA
*Last Call for Cereal Box Dominos on Dec. 13th!
The PTA is collecting unopened cereal boxes from December 9th to 13th to place in our domino chain throughout the school. All cereal will be donated to Cornerstones to help our community.
*Winter Online Spiritwear Sale
Oak Hill Spiritwear is available online. Items purchased will be delivered on Mondays to your child's classroom.
*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
*First Lego League
Congratulations to the Oakhill Orcas team on securing 3rd place in the Virginia + DC State Championship of the First LEGO League, held at JMU, VA, on December 6th. These remarkable kids are on a mission to protect our oceans and create a brighter future for eve ry child. Team members of the Oak Hill Orcas include Nevan, Nathaniel, Saicharan, Miraaya, Shruti, and Hasini.
News From FCPS
*Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times
Watch a video of Tuesday’s School Board work session. Staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.
The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.
Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information.
*Curriculum Resources for Families
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.
Winter Resources from Fairfax County Government Agencies
- 🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
- 📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break
Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.
Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
- ⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!
The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.
Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.
Full-Time AAP Applications Due Sunday, 12/15
Required: Parents in grades 2-6 who wish to refer to their children for level IV for the 2025-26 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)
2. Two pages of Student Work Samples (PDF only..no animated files)
The referral form and optional documents are due electronically to Cathy Lahr at cclahr@fcps.edu by Sunday, December 15th. Please attach all documents in one email using separate attachments. Please put "Child's Name AAP Referral in the subject line. No late referrals will be accepted.
You may reference the AAP Full-Time presentation Slide Deck here.
📅Upcoming Calendar Dates
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
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