  We were so honored to participate in "Take Your Legislator To School Month" at Oakton Elementary!
Today we welcomed Delegate David Bulova and Providence District School Board Representative Karl Frisch to our school. Our guests spent time observing the fantastic learning happening in our classrooms.
It was a special afternoon, as our students shared their favorite parts of Oakton, highlighting things like language arts and, of course, having fun with friends! Thank you to Delegate Bulova and Mr. Frisch for visiting and supporting our school community.
 Facility Dog, Rylynn, Visits OES!
Students (and staff) loved meeting Rylynn, a Labrador/Golden Retriever mix and the first facility dog working with the Fairfax County Department of Family Services. Rylynn and her handler, Samantha “Sam” Carrico, LCSW, are part of the department's Children, Youth and Families Division.
💜 OES Earns Purple Star School Recognition!
Oakton Elementary School (OES) has been officially recognized as a Purple Star School for the first time!
This designation honors our commitment to supporting our military-connected students and families. We are incredibly grateful for this recognition and look forward to continuing to strengthen the resources and support we provide to this vital part of our community.
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We will be honoring our Veterans on Monday, November 10 in a schoolwide assembly.
Students - Please wear Red, White & Blue!
Tuesday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students.
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During the week of November 3-7, schools across the United States celebrated National School Psychology Week (NSPW). This week celebrates the contributions of school psychologists and the important role they play in schools and communities. NSPW is an annual opportunity to recognize school psychologists' work to help children thrive in school, at home, and in life. This year's theme, "Finding Your Path," reflects the ways that school psychologists help students, families, and school communities set and achieve their goals.
We are fortunate to have the very best school psychologist in all of FCPS. Thank you, Shannon Clements, for all you do for our students, staff, and families at Oakton Elementary.
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Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
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OES FOOD DRIVE
“MEAL IN A BAG” FOOD DRIVE: PTA AND SCA
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
The PTA, 6th grade SCA, and Counseling Team are excited to share that we will be hosting a Meal-in-a-Bag Food Drive to support families in our community. Each grade level will be contributing items to create complete “meal in a bag” kits, and students will have the opportunity to take part in a PTA-supported meal assembly event after school later this month. Each grade level will receive a recipe card that outlines the meal and items needed for your class to collect. All ingredients are due by Wednesday, November 19.
Below are the links to sign up for ingredients per grade level:
IMPORTANT DATES: ⭐
Sign up for an item by Thursday 11/13
�� Bring your item by Wednesday 11/19
�� Then come help at our PTA Meal-Assembling Party after school on Thursday 11/20
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 Oakton Congestion and Safety Study
Join Us for an In-Person Community Workshop!
Thursday, November 13th at 6:30 PM
Oakton High School Cafeteria (2900 Sutton Rd, Vienna, VA 22181)
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will be conducting a congestion mitigation and safety study for the Oakton area. The study will evaluate different roadway improvements and develop a list of recommendations. Impacts to the bicycle, pedestrian, and bus networks in the study area, including impacts to safety for all roadway users, will also be considered with each recommended improvement.
This workshop will include a brief project presentation and will be followed by a group activity where participants will present ideas and discuss priorities for short and long-term improvements.
Visit the Project Website to learn more about this study.
Fairfax County is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all county programs, services, and activities. For accommodations, please call FCDOT at 703.877.5600
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 Calling All 6th Graders: Your Time to Shine in the "Totally 2000s" Variety Show!
Hey 6th Graders! Get ready for the Y2K Variety Show: Totally 2000s! This show is a major event, and we have tons of ways for you to get involved.
The Variety Show is on February 10 and 11, 2026, with required dress rehearsals on February 5, 6, and 9.
Awesome 6th Grade Opportunities
1. Be the EMCEE!
It's your turn to own the stage and introduce the acts!
2. Join the STAGE CREW!
Prefer to run the show behind the scenes? Stage Crew is for you! No experience needed.
3. Be in a LARGE GROUP ACT!
Join one of the big, fun group performances like the group dance, bucket drummers, or a group singing act.
Don't miss out on being a part of this awesome show!
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 Skate Night is coming up NEXT FRIDAY, November 14th starting at 7:30 pm! Purchase your tickets for skaters in advance for $10 on the PTA website and for $12 at the door. Online ticket sales will close on the event date at 2pm. This is a fundraiser for the PTA so please bring your kids out for this fun activity!
SKATE NIGHT THEME: Please wear your fun hats and head gear!
Skate Night is still looking for volunteers! If you are able to come help with ticket sales at 7-8pm (or even 7:20 to 8pm) that would be very helpful!
Purchase your tickets online
Sign up to volunteer
🐝 OES PTA Spelling Bee is Coming!
Get ready! The Oakton Elementary School (OES) PTA Spelling Bee is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, after school in the auditorium. The snow date for the event is January 27.
Key Details & Eligibility
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The Spelling Bee is free to enter and is open to students in Grades 3 through 6.
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Important: Please note that a make-up bee cannot be held if a child misses school for any reason on the competition days.
Registration and Study Materials
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Registration runs from November 12-December 5. No late submissions will be accepted.
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All parents of participating students will be emailed the word study list and bee guidelines on or before December 12.
How to Enroll Your Child
Online: Go to the link: bit.ly/OESSPELLINGBEE2026
Questions?
Please contact Meredith Campbell at mere0098@hotmail.com with any questions.
 The PTA and Mathnasium invite all families to an exciting Family Math Night!
Get ready for an evening of fun math exploration with games and challenges for all elementary age groups.
What to Expect
We will have 10 interactive math stations set up. Each station will feature activities geared toward grades K-2 on one side and grades 3-6 on the other. Come laugh, learn, and discover just how much fun math can be when you play together as a family!
Thank You to Our Sponsor
A big thank you to Mathnasium, The Math Learning Center, for proudly sponsoring and hosting this event. We are incredibly grateful for their continued support in helping our students build confidence and a love for math.
Upcoming dates for OES:
November 10 - Veterans Day Breakfast & School Assembly - Wear Red, White & Blue!
November 11 - Veterans Day - No School
November 12 - Progress Reports Go Home
November 12 - Picture Re-Takes
November 14 - Fridays on the Playground, 4:00-5:00PM - OES Playground
November 14 - Skate Night, 7:30-9:30PM - SkateQuest
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break, School Closed
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