Weekly Message

Dining for Dollars🌮

Support the Oakton Elementary PTA by grabbing a meal at Taco Bamba in Vienna! On Monday, May 18, the restaurant will donate 20% of all sales back to our school. This includes online orders, in-person dining, and even gift card purchases.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, May 18

Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: Taco Bamba Vienna, 164 Maple Avenue W, Vienna, VA 22180

How to Order:

In-Person: Tell the cashier you are there for the Oakton Elementary PTA.

Online: Use the coupon code GIVE20 at checkout.

Every taco helps provide our teachers with the resources and support they need to do an outstanding job for our students!

Library Update: Return All Books

It is time to return all library books! Please ensure all items are back by the due date below.

• Due Date: Tuesday, June 2
• Contact: For questions, email Mrs. Harmon at cjharmon@fcps.edu

How to Check Your Student’s Account

Please follow these steps to view currently checked-out items in Destiny:

Log In: Click the "Log In" button located on the top right-hand side of the Destiny page.

Sign In: Select the Sign in with Google option on the left side of the screen.

View Items: Click on the My Stuff tab in the left-hand sidebar to see your list of books.

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.

New Cellphone and Smart Device Policy Starts July 1

On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.

This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell. 

Summer Break STEM Camp – Hands-On Science & Engineering Activities!

Looking to start summer break with an exciting and educational opportunity? Students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are hosting a one-week long STEM Camp for 4th-7th graders from June 22-26 in Oakton, VA. Campers will explore engineering, coding, chemistry, physics, and biology through engaging, hands-on activities designed to make STEM fun and accessible. The camp runs from 9 AM - 4 PM, with optional extended care available.

• Cost: $300 (FREE for students receiving free/reduced lunch)
• Location: Unity of Fairfax (2854 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124)
• Lunch: Students will either buy lunch (pizza and light refreshments) or bring their own lunch and snacks.

Sign up here: tinyurl.com/summerstemcamp2026. For more details or questions, please email springstemcamp@gmail.com.