Weekly Message

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We are so happy to have our students back at school!


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Oakton Elementary is excited to welcome award-winning author (and OES parent) Alyssa Colman on Friday, March 13 with speak to our 4th and 5th graders.

Alyssa Colman is an award-winning author who writes heartwarming stories for kids. Her novel, Where Only Storms Grow, won the 2026 American Library Association’s Schneider Family Book Award, the 2026 Josette Frank Award, and is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. Her other books include The Tarnished Garden and The Gilded Girl, both historical tales with a magical twist. 

Signed and personalized copies of her books are available through Bard's Alley. Please note that the cut-off for ordering signed copies is March 5th.

Link for Book Orders: https://bardsalley.square.site/school-visits

The Gilded Girl: https://bardsalley.square.site/product/the-gilded-girl/5CSLJD2Z2FNMBW5GSTPE7WTR?cs=true&cst=custom

The Tarnished Garden: https://bardsalley.square.site/product/the-tarnished-garden/PEEZFXOVJQWFMZKZO2TZWZOY?cs=true&cst=custom 

Where Only Storms Grow: https://bardsalley.square.site/product/where-only-storms-grow/RW653GLETAX55A4AZX7EQUTN?cs=true&cst=custom


Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month


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Kindergarten Registration:

It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

 

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

  1. Determine eligibility. 
  2. Identify your local school. 
  3. Gather documents. 
  4. Fill out forms. 
  5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events our school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, please call our registrar, Mike Santoro, at 703-937-6103. 

Try Online Registration Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account. 

Oakton's Kindergarten Orientation will be held on

Friday, April 10


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Girls on the Run at Oakton Elementary


Girls on the Run is a confidence-building program for girls in grades 3–6 that combines physical activity with lessons on positive thinking, healthy relationships, and self-confidence.

Sponsored by the Oakton Elementary School PTA, the Spring 2026 season runs March 2–May 17, meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

Girls will train together and finish the season with a celebratory non-competitive 5K.

Registration is open February 2–23 at www.gotrnova.org.

Registration fee is $210. Adjusted fees are available on a sliding scale and financial assistance is available.


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OES PTA Silent Auction – Donations Needed! 

The OES PTA Silent Auction is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, and it directly supports programs and enrichment for our students, teachers, and school. We’re officially in donation mode, and we’d love your help making this year’s auction amazing!

Do you have something fun, unique, or creative to share? Donations of all kinds are welcome, including:

  • Homemade treats like sourdough, cookies, or specialty desserts 🍪
  • Photography mini sessions 📸
  • Lessons or experiences (art, knitting, fitness, music, and more!)
  • Professional services such as legal or estate planning consultations
  • Sports, theater, or concert tickets 🎭⚽
  • Vacation homes or weekend getaways 🌴
  • Gift cards or experiences from businesses our families love

If you have something to donate—or know someone who does—we’d love to hear from you!

Silent Auction Dates: April 20–26
Contact: Email Becky Radich at Becky.Radich@gmail.com with questions, donations, or to volunteer.

Together, we can make this auction a big win for OES! 💙


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Dining For Dollars: February 10

Mark your calendars for a delicious way to support our school! Oakton Elementary is hosting a Dining For Dollars event at the Chick-fil-A in Vienna on Maple.

A portion of the night's sales will be donated directly to our PTA to support our school community. Here are the details:

Date: February 10, 2026

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Chick-fil-A Vienna on Maple

Contribution: 15% of the evening's sales will be donated to the PTA

If you are placing a mobile order, please use the code EDUCATION (case sensitive) at checkout. This ensures your order is counted toward our Spirit Night. We look forward to seeing our families there for food and fun!


Fridays at the Library

The Oakton Balance Project invites your family to a special gathering at the Oakton Elementary School Library. This is a wonderful chance for students to play board games while parents build community and meet other local families.

Date: Friday, February 20, 2026

Time: 4 to 5 p.m.

Location: Oakton Elementary School Library (Please note the location change from the playground)

Important Dismissal Information:

This is not a drop-off event. Parents must be present.

Please tell your child's teacher in advance that they are dismissed to the library.

Parents should meet their children in the library at 4 p.m.

For more information, please visit https://www.oakton-balance.org/


What's the deal with group chats?

Is your child curious about joining group chats, or are they already texting with friends? Join the Oakton Balance Project for a helpful video call to discuss what elementary and middle school parents need to know.

Date: Monday, February 16

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Online Video Call

Guest Panelists:

  • Jill Donnelly: School Counselor at Cooper Middle School and a local parent.

  • Student: A freshman at Madison High School who attended Thoreau Middle and Oakton Elementary.

You can learn more and sign up at www.oakton-balance.org.


Upcoming dates for OES:

February 10 - PTA Dining for Dollars - Chick-fil-a (Vienna), 5:00 to 8:00 PM

February 10 - Variety Show - OES Auditorium, 7:00 PM

February 11 - Variety Show - OES Auditorium, 7:00 PM

February 16 - Presidents' Day - School Closed

February 17 - Teacher Work Day - No School for Students

February 25 - Wednesday Early Release - Students dismissed at 1:00 PM

March 20 - Eid al-Fitr - No School