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Calendar Dates
📌August 25: 1st Day of School for Students in Preschool (ECCB) and Pre-K
📌August 26: Back To School Night, 6-8 pm. Details available below.
📌August 29 & September 1: Labor Day Holiday; No School for Students
****📌September 9: No School for Students (Special Election) ****
📌September 17: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday, Dismissal is at 12:30pm.
📌September 21: Asha-Jyothi Annual 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run at Fairfax Corner at 8:00am. More information below in this newsletter.
Dear Oak Hill Elementary Community,
Welcome back, Wolf Pack! What a fantastic first week we've had. The halls are full of energy, the classrooms are filled with the sound of new friendships forming, and our students are already diving into learning. It has been a true joy to welcome all of you back to a new school year.
A huge thank you to our incredible PTA who provided our staff a wonderful lunch during the teacher work week. Our PTA will also be purchasing grade-level t-shirts for ALL students this year. Please see the bottom of the Wolf Pack Weekly to submit sizes!
Lunchtime Routines
To ensure we establish strong, independent routines for all students, we kindly ask that parents and family members do not join their students for lunch for the first month of school. This allows our staff and students to build consistent routines, learn the cafeteria flow, and get to know each other.
 Two students enjoying a healthy lunch in the cafeteria!
Important Work!
Just this morning, I witnessed a powerful reminder of the important work happening in our schools. Mr. Gordon Stokes, a Region 5 Executive Principal, was visiting Oak Hill and ran into former student and current Oak Hill parent. This parent reflected on the impact Mr. Stokes had on her as a student and on her career.
 Mr. Stokes, Region 5 Executive Principal, and a former student and Oak Hill parent!
Oak Hill Welcomes the PreK Program!
This morning, our first class of PreK students and their families came to Oak Hill for an orientation. We are so happy to have this program started and can't wait for our first day on Monday!
Back to School Night
We are thrilled to invite you to Back to School Night on Tuesday, August 26th. This adults-only evening is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teacher, see their classroom, and learn more about the curriculum and expectations for the year ahead. We'll share important information and answer your questions to help everyone get a great start. See below for more details!
A Reminder for Safe Arrival and Dismissal
Our top priority is the safety of every child. As we all settle into our daily routines, please be extra vigilant during arrival and dismissal times. We ask for your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure a smooth and safe process for everyone. Please follow the directions of our staff members and always use the designated drop-off and pickup zones. Your attention to these details helps keep our entire community safe.
Words of Wisdom
During dismissal on Tuesday, I ran into a second grader who had dropped a very special post-it. I read it and thought these were critical words to remember day to day. "You're feeling good about yourself and ready to learn. Smart people don't get everything right."
I want to thank this student for putting into words what we want for our students every day. We want our students to feel good about who they are, be ready to learn, and to realize that mistakes are essential for growth.
Thank you for your partnership and trust. We are excited about all that our students will accomplish this year, and we are grateful to be on this journey with you.
In partnership,
Kelly Durso, Principal
Shelia Sobeski, Assistant Principal
Back to School Night Schedule
Back To School Night (adult only event) is on Tuesday, August 26th.
Schedule
- 5:30-6:00 FLE Preview in the Steam Lab (D231)
- 6:00-6:25 General Session (see locations below)
- 6:30-7:15 Grade Level Session 1 (see locations below)
- 7:15-8:00 Grade Level Session 2 (see locations below)
Locations for General & Grade Level Sessions:
- Grades K-2 - Regular Classroom (where your student goes every day!)
- 3rd Grade - Cafeteria
- 4th Grade - Gym
- 5th Grade - Library
- 6th Grade - B207 (Ms. Chen’s Chinese Classroom)
The clinic will also be open for parents to drop off medication. Please check with Ms. Rampersad, our school health aide, at 703-467-3510 to make sure you also know what forms are required.
The cafeteria manager will also be available if you want to put money on your child's lunch account. (You can also do this via MySchoolBucks).
PTA, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts will also have tables you may visit.
On Sunday, September 21st, 2025, the Wolf Pack will be participating in the 17th Annual Asha-Jyothi Fun Run at Fairfax Corner. This exciting event is a fantastic way to support a great cause while also benefiting our school community.
We'd love for you, your family, and anyone else who wants to join Oak Hill to come out and participate. Please note, if you register before September, you can apply the coupon code provided below on the flyer.
Event Details: Sunday, September 21st Fun Run at 8:00 a.m.; 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Location: 4250 Fairfax Corner Avenue; Fairfax, VA 22030
Register for the Race
Asha-Jyothi Race Flyer
Limited early release days for elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year. On these days, students will be dismissed at 12:30 P.M. Three-hour early release days for Oak Hill will be:
- September 17
- October 15
- November 19
- December 17
- February 25
- March 25
- April 29
- May 20
✅Action Required: Log into the FCPS Parent Digital Consent system. If your child DOES NOT NEED supervision on early out Wednesdays, please OPT OUT of the Early Release Wednesday Opt-In Form. If your child REQUIRES supervision on early out Wednesdays, please OPT IN to the the Early Release Wednesday Opt-In Form. The image below shows what your screen should look like for either scenario.
 Read more about early release Wednesdays on the FCPS website.
👕FREE Oak Hill T-Shirts!!👚
Sizes needed!
The PTA will give grade level shirts to ALL students and teachers again this year! Click HERE to submit your student's shirt size by August 26th.
Thank you, Oak Hill PTA!
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