 6th Graders in Ms. Conway's class had a chance to meet with book reviewer and content creator, Val!
Val gave an insider look for students on how she became a Booktuber (Books + YouTube = Booktuber), writes and records book reviews, reaches out to authors for interviews, and more! Soon we'll be featuring Book Reviews from our own students to be added to our PTV Morning News Show.
Fall Picture Day
Thursday, September 17
Picture Day order forms were sent home this week. You can order order online or by returning the order form with cash or check on picture day. Once you receive your child’s photo packet you will also have another chance to order pictures online.
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Advanced Academic Programs
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K to 12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.
Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Fall identification: Students in grades 3 to 6 who have enrolled in FCPS since January 2026 may be referred by October 15, 2026.
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2 to 7 may be referred by December 15, 2026.
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services:
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Test (NGAT).
- Students in Grades 3 to 6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
- Students in Grades 3 to 6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting Abby Holzinger, school testing coordinator, at acholzinger@fcps.edu by September 30.
Families are invited to attend an AAP information meeting led by Heather Barber, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
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AAP Parent Information Session: September 29 from 5:00-6:00PM in OES Library. Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students and the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
For more information, please contact Heather Barber, AART, at hsbarber@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs webpage.
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Penny Wars
The PTA Penny Wars fundraiser is returning to help grades compete to raise the most points!
Event Details
Dates: September 14–18
Location: Collection bottles will be located in the school lobby
Goal: The grade level with the most positive points at the end of the week wins a prize!
How to Play
ADD Points to Your Grade: Drop pennies or dollar bills into your own grade's bottle.
SUBTRACT Points from Other Grades: Drop silver coins into other grades' bottles to reduce their totals.
Point Breakdown
| Adding Points (+) |
Subtracting Points (-) |
| 1 Penny = +1 Point |
1 Nickel = -5 Points |
| $1 Bill = +100 Points |
1 Dime = -10 Points |
| $5 Bill = +500 Points |
1 Quarter = -25 Points |
| $10 Bill = +1,000 Points |
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Time to clean out your change jars and support the PTA! If you have any questions, reach out to OaktonFundraising@gmail.com.
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Fall 2026 Enrichment Classes
at Oakton ES
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Sponsors: Oakton PTA & Baroody Camps, Inc.
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Registration Window: Sept 10 @ 9:00 AM – Sept 27 @ 11:59 PM (Financial Aid closes Sept 23 @ 11:59 PM).
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Schedule: On-site morning programs run 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM across Oct 5 – Dec 18.
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Monday Classes (Oct 5 – Dec 7): Minecraft Creative Building (Baroody Camps, K-6th, $245).
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Tuesday Classes (Oct 6 – Dec 8): LEGO® Spike Robotics: Crazy Carnival Games (Baroody Camps, K-6th, $270).
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Wednesday Classes (Oct 7 – Dec 9): Basketball (Love the Ball, K-6th, $245).
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Thursday Classes (Oct 8 – Dec 10): Chess (Silver Knights Chess Academy, K-4th, $272); Canvas & Clay (KidCreate Studio Ashburn, K-6th, $244).
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Friday Classes (Oct 9 – Dec 11): Soccer (Love the Ball, K-6th, $245).
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Website: bc-ffx-oakton.jumbula.com
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Contact: info@baroodycamps.com / (703) 539-2602, or Laila Cooper (Oakton PTA) at laila.v.cooper@gmail.com
- View the Fall 2026 Baroody Enrichment Camps flyer here!
Financial Aid Details
Limited financial aid is available (one class per session) for students receiving public assistance or experiencing temporary hardship. Please apply under the Financial Aid tab prior to the early September 23 deadline.
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 Back to School Picnic!
Celebrate the new school year at the Oakton Elementary PTA Back to School Picnic! Join fellow families for an evening of food, games, and community connection.
Event Details:
What to Bring:
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Picnic blanket
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Picnic dinner
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Lawn games
Please note: This is not a drop-off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Younger siblings are welcome!
Oakton Congestion and Safety Study
Join FCDOT for an In-Person Community Meeting!
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will be conducting Meeting 3 for the Oakton Congestion and Safety Study. The study will evaluate different roadway improvements and develop a list of recommendations, considering impacts to bicycle, pedestrian, and bus networks, and safety for all roadway users in the study area. This meeting will cover survey feedback, future baseline and alternatives analysis, and active transportation recommendations. It will begin with a presentation, followed by discussion.
Monday, October 5
7-9 PM
Oakton High School Cafeteria (2900 Sutton Rd, Vienna, VA 22181)
Fairfax County is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all county programs, services, and activities. For accommodations, please call FCDOT at 703.877.5600.
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Volunteer for Panther Art at Oakton Elementary!
Help keep art alive at OES by joining Panther Art, our volunteer-based in-class art program. It's a fantastic way to spend quality time in your child's classroom.
Volunteer Details:
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What You’ll Do: Present information about artists/artwork, set up art projects, and spend about an hour in the classroom for each quarterly session.
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No Experience Needed: All materials and information are provided, and training is conducted via Zoom.
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Goal: We need about 90 volunteers (2–3 per classroom) to bring this program to life!
To sign up, use the form link or scan the QR code on the flyer. For questions, email PantherArtOES@gmail.com. Brought to you by the OES PTA.
Oakton Elementary Chess Club Information
Who Can Join: Students in grades 2–6, from beginners to advanced players. Players are grouped by ability rather than age.
Meeting Details: Tuesdays from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the cafeteria.
Fall Semester: September 29 – January 26
Spring Semester: February 2 – May 25
Cost: $150 per student per semester. This fee includes a weekly meeting, a club T-shirt (one per year), snacks, and the opportunity to participate in the Elementary Team League.
Benefits: Taught through a partnership with the non-profit U.S. Chess Center, the program teaches rules to beginners and strategy to experienced players. It builds critical thinking, problem-solving, responsibility, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Registration: Scan the QR code or visit chessctr.org/oakton/. The registration deadline is October 12.
Contact: For questions, email the Oakton ES PTA's VP of Programs at vp.programs@oaktonpta.net or the U.S. Chess Center at admin@chessctr.org
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Get Ready for "The Magic of Oakton" Variety Show!
Oakton Elementary presents an enchanted Variety Show, and it’s time to show off your talents! Whether you dance, sing, perform skits, play an instrument, or have another special skill, we want to see it. Groups of 2 or more are strongly encouraged!
Auditions & Sign-Up Information
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Independent Act Auditions: October 20 & 22
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How to Register: You must sign up in advance to audition at bit.ly/OESVarietyShow2027.
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Large Group Acts: Sign-ups for staff- or volunteer-led large group acts will open after solo and independent auditions are complete.
Important Show & Rehearsal Dates
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Required Dress Rehearsals: January 20, 22, and 25, 2027
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Variety Show Performances: January 26 and 27, 2027
Parent Volunteers Needed!
We need your help to make this event magical! If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to oaktonvarietyshow@gmail.com.
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6th Grade Opportunities:
"The Magic of Oakton" Variety Show!
Attention 6th graders! There are many ways to get involved in this year's Variety Show, whether you want to perform on stage or help run the show behind the scenes.
Emcee (Host the Show)
Stage Crew (Behind the Scenes)
Independent Acts (Solo or Group Talent)
Large Group Acts (Group Dance, Bucket Drummers, Singing)
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Details: Sign-ups open in late October
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Note: No audition required!
Important Show Dates
Required Dress Rehearsals: January 20, 22, and 25, 2027
Show Dates: January 26 and 27, 2027
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Upcoming dates for OES:
September 16 - Back to School Night - Grs. 1 & 5, 5:30-6:15PM
September 16 - Back to School Night - Kindergarten & Enhanced Autism, 6:30-7:15PM
Back to School Night is an opportunity for parents to hear from the teacher about grade level curriculum, classroom procedures and routines, grading, assessments, attendance expectations, etc. Parents and caregivers only please.
September 17 - Fall Picture Day
September 18 - Family Picnic - 6:00PM, OES Field
September 21 - No School - Yom Kippur
September 29 - Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Information Night - 5:00-6:00PM, OES Library
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