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Important Dates
December 11: Family Science Night , 6-7:30 pm
December 15: AAP Referral Deadline
December 17: 3 hour early release @ 12:30 pm
December 18: Chorus Concert, 7 pm, Cafeteria
December 22-Jan 2, 2026: Winter Break. School and Office Closed
January 5: School Resumes!
January 17: Skate Night at SkateQuest in Reston, 6-8 pm
January 19 - MLK Holiday- no School
January 28 - end of 2nd quarter. 2 hour early release @ 1:30 pm
January 29 and 30 - No School. Staff Development day/Teacher workday
Principal’s Message
Dear Oak Hill Families,
We are excited to share that Oak Hill has been recognized as Distinguished under Virginia’s new School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF). This rating, based on data from last school year, shows that our school is meeting or exceeding expectations set by the state around student performance.
This new framework places a greater emphasis on standardized test results, alongside student growth, graduation, and readiness measures that vary by school level.
One thing has not changed: our students are learning and growing, and our teachers and staff continue to do exceptional work every day. This recognition reflects the strength of our entire school community. Our strong performance stands out and is something to celebrate.
We will continue building on this success. Our team is committed to keeping high expectations for learning, supporting each student’s unique strengths, and creating a school environment where every child feels welcomed, challenged, and cared for. We are also grateful for the support we receive from families. Your involvement makes a difference, and it plays an important role in helping our students succeed.
Thank you for being such an important part of our community. Together, we will continue helping every student at Oak Hill thrive.
In Partnership,
Kelly Durso, Principal
Shelia Sobeski, Assistant Principal
Family Science Night - Tomorrow!
Join us for Family Science Night TOMORROW, December 11th from 6-7:30, brought to you by PTA and the Children’s Science Center Lab.
Activities include: Stacking Currency: Building Financial Literacy; Monster Math: Creating with Probability; Forensic Fun: Mystery Solved, among others. Students will be participating in these hands-on experiments, specially designed to provoke interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. We hope to see you there.
Students will have recess every day unless there are extreme weather conditions or a wind chill advisory has been issued. Please send your children with appropriate clothing for the weather. (Hats, mittens, coats, etc.)
Advanced Academic Full-Time Referral Deadline- December 15th by midnight
No late referrals will be accepted
Full-Time AAP Referral process for the 2026-27 School Year
Required: Parents in grades 2-6 who wish to refer to their children for AAP Full-Time Services for the 2026-27 school year need to sign and complete the AAP Full-Time Referral Form by December 15th.
Please do not wait for the NGAT results to come back to initiate a referral.
Required (for any student that has a 504/IEP): New this year! Families of students with 504s/IEPs must also complete the 504/IEP consent form and indicate which pages of the 504/IEP they’d like submitted
All forms and translations are found on the AAP Website: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap
Optional Documents:
* Parent Questionnaire (with ratings circled, examples underneath, and signature)
*2 pages of Student Work Samples (PDF only..no animated files)
Since FCPS’ services are academic, it is most helpful for the work samples provided by families to be in areas such as reading and writing, science, social studies, and math. Although art samples can show creativity or a strong sense of design, please keep in mind the committee is going to be looking for exceptional strengths aligned with advanced academic services.
Work Sample Guidelines
-2 pages only (singled sided, not front to back)
-8 ½ x 11 pieces of paper
-1-2 samples per page
-no letters of recommendations or extracurricular activities permitted
-completed by the student
-stories/writing must not exceed the 2 pages
**a brief description on the sample noting what you would like the committee to notice. The child can write a description of why he/she wrote the piece and the thinking behind it.
-a separate page describing the work samples is accepted and won’t 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 by midnight. Please attach all documents in one email using separate attachments. No late referrals will be accepted. Due to the high volume of emails, Mrs. Lahr will work through emails as quickly as she can to send confirmation receipts of the forms and answer any questions.
Input for FCPS Outstanding Employee Nomination Packets Needed
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 about 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.
Oak Hill Outstanding Employee Winners
Outstanding New Principal: Kelly Durso
Outstanding Teacher: Corinne Elgert
Outstanding New Teacher: Chuni Petros
Outstanding Professional Employee: Andrew Mitchell
Outstanding Operational Employee: Jen Lowe
The deadline to provide input for the Teacher and Professional nomination is December 19th.
The deadline to provide input for the New Teacher and Operational nomination is January 30th.
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
* Shahria Barzani * Katherine Dillard * Sandra Gonzales* Ellen Toole*
Outstanding Teacher
* Meagan Bahamonde * Pam Bennett * Christine Crawford * Elizabeth Croy*
* Rachel Djuric * Taylor Dorgan* Carmen Fallone * Rebecca Fredericks*
*Sara Horn * Cathy Lahr * Deborah Liddell * Fiona McGonigal * Hadley Payne*
* Wendy Peterson * Jenny Sample* Kate Xenos * Nikki Wright
Listen to the FCPS Multilingual Family Podcast in English, Español (Spanish), العربية(Arabic), or 한국어(Korean)
The FCPS Multilingual Family Podcast, In A Few Words FCPS, provides families with timely, accessible information about school updates, resources, and ways to support student learning. Its purpose is to strengthen communication and engagement with multilingual families across FCPS, and it is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Korean to ensure broad access. The upcoming December episode will focus on Winter Break and offer tips for families on keeping students engaged at home—be on the lookout for this important episode!
Community Conversations
At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school.
Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid are underway across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. We encourage you to attend, share your thoughts, and ask questions about FCPS. Events are planned for the following dates from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Thursday, December 11, at Bull Run Elementary School
Click the date above to register. Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Community Conversations are open to all. Please check FCPS’ website for additional updates.
Food Assistance + Resource Guide
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. Learn how to help and discover the many resources available to support those who need food assistance or shelter. View the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
Volunteer FCPS Helps Community Members Connect With Schools
Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities across the division. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using our visitor kiosk.
Individuals can complete a volunteer orientation on the Volunteer FCPS website. View Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the volunteer levels.
Recent Updates to Volunteer Opportunity Levels
Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers. Those who have already been fingerprinted will be processed to be eligible for all Level 3 opportunities.
As part of the application, all volunteers sign a statement confirming they have not been convicted of violent crimes, crimes against children, or other serious misconduct.
Field trip chaperone opportunities are now classified as Level 2 (not requiring a comprehensive background check).
INOVA Children's Hospital Supply Drive
Oak Hill Student Council is collecting new, unwrapped toys or comfort items for INOVA Children's hospital. Items may be dropped off in the Oak Hill ES lobby from December 1-December 16th.
You can scan the QR Code or go online to see their Amazon wishlist.
Contact Mrs. Holloman (jrholloman@fcps.edu) or Mrs. Dolenc (mrdolenc@fcps.edu) with questions.
Family Science Night - Tomorrow
Join us for Family Science Night TOMORROW, December 11th from 6-7:30, brought to you by PTA and the Children’s Science Center Lab.
Activities include: Stacking Currency: Building Financial Literacy; Monster Math: Creating with Probability; Forensic Fun: Mystery Solved, among others. Students will be participating in these hands-on experiments, specially designed to provoke interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. We hope to see you there.
PTA Reflections Contest Results
The results are in for the 2025-2026 PTA Reflections Competition! We had a great selection of works that showcased students' creativity and talent.
Our fabulous group of judges hailed from relevant careers to the categories they reviewed. Each submission was scored on Interpretation, Creativity, and Technique. Works were grouped into the following Divisions: Primary (K-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8). Below are the results:
Dance choreography
Intermediate: 1st Clara M
Middle School: 1st Annabelle M
Literature
Primary: 1st Bianca C, 2nd Nikisha S
Intermediate: 1st Amber R, 2nd Katelyn M, 3rd Evie H, Participation Ina K, Victoria M, Lukas B
Middle School: 1st Luka K
Music composition:
Primary: 1st Srivin A
Photography:
Primary: 1st James N
Intermediate: 1st Charlotte L
Visual Arts:
Primary: 1st Tirzah C, 2nd Jubilee C, 3rd Josie H, Participation Alex B, Alex L, Ananda Y, James P, Lucy L, Mila G, Seb H
Intermediate: 1st Olivia Y, 2nd Zoe S, 3rd Savya K, Participation Hannah N, Samvid K, Srirama Y
Middle School: 1st Anika B, 2nd Nevan D
Congratulations to our first place winners! Their work will now compete at the Fairfax County level. All Oak Hill ES Reflections participants will be celebrated in 2026.
Special thanks to the Heisnam Family for their generous donation of a fridge to the Oak Hill cafeteria! Students use the fridge as a part of their share table to limit food waste. Also, thanks to the Boyce family and Ferguson family for hauling and transporting it to our cafeteria!
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The Mid-Atlantic Math Tournament Series (MAMTS) is a fun experience for young mathematicians to participate in math competitions. Students of all levels (grades 3 - 8) are invited to participate in the upcoming in-person math tournament. Grades 3-5 will compete on March 14th. Grades 6-8 will compete on April 18th. Both competitions will take place at Watson Mountain Middle School in Leesburg, VA. More information can be found at www.mamts.org. Registration is open and limited, on a first-come, first- served basis. Don’t miss out! Register here: https://www.mamts.org/registration
Questions?
Visit www.oakhillpta.org or email president@oakhillpta.org.
Braddock Road Youth Club is starting an All GIRLS flag football league beginning this spring. Not affiliated with Fairfax County Public Schools.
For more information, contact Audra Gibson @ audra.gibson7812@gmail.com.
They have opportunities for players (first time and experienced), for whole established teams (more practice in the off season), referees (trained and paid) and also volunteer hours.
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