 Staff Appreciation Week
Next week (May 4-8) is Staff Appreciation Week and we join with our entire school community in honoring the dedication and skill of our tremendously talented staff of educators - teachers, special education teachers, specialists, counselors, resource teachers, instructional assistants, and office staff - who are devoted to making a positive difference in the lives of the children at Oakton ES. The faculty of our school is committed to excellence, and this special week of recognition is one way that we can show our appreciation.
Throughout the week, we invite parents and students to share thoughts of appreciation through notes, cards, and kind words. We thank our wonderful PTA for all they have planned for next week to treat our staff!
 Volunteer Appreciation
We are deeply grateful to our parent volunteers for the time, energy, and care you bring to our school community. Your support—whether in classrooms, at events, or behind the scenes—makes a meaningful difference for our students and staff every day. Thank you for being such an essential part of what makes our school a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Spring Band Concert
Our Spring Band Concert was a fantastic celebration of our students’ hard work and musical growth. A special thank you goes to our Band Director, Debra Cockey, whose dedication has helped grow the program over the past several years to nearly 100 students. It’s inspiring to see so many of our musicians extending their talents through area band, as well as solo and ensemble performances. The concert featured several impressive solos, and the band’s rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody was a true highlight of the evening. We are so proud of all our performers and grateful for the strong, vibrant program Ms. Cockey continues to build.
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FCPS School Board Recommends Delaying Non-Essential Smartphone Use Until the Completion of 8th Grade
On April 23, 2026, the FCPS School Board unanimously voted in support of a Resolution recommending that FCPS families delay providing their children with smartphones for non-essential use until high school. This Resolution makes clear that the School Board supports community initiatives like Wait Until 8th and empowers the parents, PTAs and administrators to support such campaigns.
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2026-2027 Class Assignments
At Oakton, we strive for healthy, heterogeneous student enrollment in each classroom. We have a process in place whereby teachers, specialists, and administrators confer with grade level teams to make recommendations that will result in a well-balanced classroom. These settings include a broad range of academic levels, behavioral characteristics, and learning styles. Teacher styles are also taken into consideration when completing teacher assignments.
To further outline the process, there are eight areas used in the determination of class assignments. These include:
- Heterogeneous groupings
- Gender balance
- Balance of special needs
- Peer interactions
- Special services
- Learning environment
- Health and medical concerns
- Equitable distribution of students
These criteria play a role in the final decision for assignment. While parent input is welcomed, a request for an individual teacher cannot be granted. Assigning students is a complex and educational process that we take seriously.
Parents are welcome to share information about their child on our Parent Input Google Form. All input must be shared via this google form by Friday, May 15. We will only be using this document when we create classes, emails will not be considered.
Don't Miss Out on the 2026 Yearbook
The 2026 Oakton Elementary School yearbook is now available for purchase! This special book captures all the wonderful memories, student growth, and experiences from this school year.
There are only 71 copies left for purchase, so do not delay.
Here is what you need to know to order yours today:
Price: Yearbooks start at $35.
How to Order Online: Visit jostens.com/buyyearbk to secure your copy.
How to Order by Phone: Call Jostens at 1-877-767-5217.
Customer Service Hours: Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
Sales Deadline: Yearbooks will remain on sale until all copies are sold.
If you are not sure whether you have already bought a yearbook, please email Rose Macmillan at rosemacmillan14@gmail.com to ask.
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Upcoming dates for OES:
May 4-8 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 4 - Grade 6 Reading SOL
May 5 - Grade 5 Reading SOL
May 6 - Grade 4 Reading SOL
May 7 - Grade 3 Reading SOL
May 11 - Grade 5 Math SOL
May 12 - Grade 4 Math SOL
May 12 - Interims Go Home
May 13 - Grade 3 Math SOL
May 14 - Grade 6 Math SOL
May 14 - Chorus Concert - 7:00PM, OES Auditorium
May 15 - Spring Fling - 6:30-8:30PM
May 19 - Grade 5 Science SOL
May 20 - Wednesday Early Release - Students dismissed at 1:00PM
May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday - No School
May 26 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students
May 27 - Eid al-Adha - No School
May 29 - Strings Concert - 7:00PM, Oakton High School Auditorium
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