OES Camp Read-A-Lot
On Monday, March 2, in celebration of Read Across America, all OES students will participate in a school-wide Camp Read-A-Lot.
Students, dress in your comfy camping clothes for a reading adventure! Hiking boots are not required.
We will have a special time set aside to dig into our favorite books!
Happy Reading 😊
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Main Office Request
After using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS) for a week, we have found that visitors who have downloaded the RaptorSafe App and created a Raptor Passport have much quicker and easier time checking in. The app will give you a QR code to scan. Without this QR code, visitors have to scan the front and back of their drivers license and have a picture taken each time you arrive.
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National School Social Work Week
March 2-8 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Don't Miss the Memories!
Everyone belongs in the Oakton Elementary School yearbook. You can order your copy now to make sure your child has these special memories.
Order by March 6 to get your copy.
Packages start at $35.
Visit JOSTENS.COM/BUYYEARBK
Or call 1(877)767-5217 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.
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Please consider recognizing an OES staff member!
A quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR. Encourage your community to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated!
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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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Join the Award-Winning OES FLL Robotics Team
The award-winning Oakton Elementary School First Lego League (FLL) team is looking for new members. FLL gives students hands-on experience in STEM and robotics. Students work together on a team to build and code their own robot for a competition.
The team is looking for rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders to apply. While the main season runs from September to December, the club is hosting off-season meetings this spring. These meetings are open to possible new members for fun STEM activities.
Please note that FLL regulations only allow a limited number of students per team. Attending spring meetings does not guarantee a spot for the fall season. If your child is interested in STEM, please fill out the interest form by March 1.
Off-Season Meeting Details:
Dates: March 4, March 11, March 18, April 8, April 15, and April 22
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: School Cafeteria
This program is sponsored by the OES PTA and run by OHS Robotics. If you have questions, please email oesfllrobotics@gmail.com.
To sign up, please visit: https://forms.gle/5r6M7M3X6w8M8G7S7
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Fridays at the Playground
The Oakton Balance Project invites you to join other families for "Fridays at the Playground." This is a wonderful chance for kids to play and parents to build community after school.
Please remember that parents must pick up their children from school and stay with them on the playground. This is not a drop-off event.
Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: OES Playground, 3000 Chain Bridge Rd
Next Gathering: Friday, April 17
Visit the website: https://www.oakton-balance.org/
Join the community WhatsApp group for updates
Special thanks to our parent organizers: Jen Cheng, Marlena Wu, and Kelli Aukstuolis. We look forward to seeing you there!
Upcoming dates for OES:
March 13 - Fridays at the Playground - OES Playground, 4:00 to 5:00 PM
March 20 - Eid al-Fitr - No School
March 24 - PTA Meeting - Virtual, 7:00 PM
March 25 - Wednesday Early Release - Students dismissed at 1:00 PM
March 27 - End of Quarter 3 - Early Release @ 2:00 PM
March 30-April 3 - SPRING BREAK - School Closed
April 6 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students
April 7 - Quarter 4 Begins
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