Weekly Message

We were delighted to welcome FCPS School Board Vice Chair At-Large Member Kyle McDaniel to Oakton Elementary! We appreciated him taking the time to visit, connect with our students and staff, and learn more about what makes our school such a special place. A special shout-out to student ambassador, Jackson, for accompanying us on the tour and pointing out some of his favorite Oakton highlights!

What an incredible Penny Wars fundraiser!

Our students did an amazing job participating, and together, we raised an incredible $1,992.96 for our school!

The competition was especially exciting this year! With net positive totals, 4th grade took first place with $288.00, followed closely by 3rd grade with $272.50—a difference of just $15.50!

Here are the final net positive totals by grade:

• Kindergarten: $70.69
• 1st Grade: $134.65
• 2nd Grade: $10.10
• 3rd Grade: $272.50
• 4th Grade: $288.00 — 1st Place!
• 5th Grade: $123.67
• 6th Grade: $192.50

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this fundraiser such a huge success!

Review and Sign SR&R by September 30

The FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. We encourage families to discuss these expectations with their child(ren). 

Families should review the SR&R and sign the acknowledgement form by Wednesday, September 30, either by logging into SIS ParentVUE or by signing and returning the Signature Sheet. 

PTA Dining for Dollars

Big Buns - Vienna

142 Branch Rd, SE

September 28, 2026

4:00-9:05 PM

15% of your purchase will be donated to OES PTA

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:

• Fall identification: Students in grades 3 to 6 who have enrolled in FCPS since January 2026 may be referred by October 15, 2026.
• 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):

• 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.

Fall 2026 Enrichment Classes

at Oakton ES

• Sponsors: Oakton PTA & Baroody Camps, Inc.
• Registration Window: Today until Sept 27 @ 11:59 PM
• Schedule: On-site morning programs run 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM across Oct 5 – Dec 18.

See below for how many more students each program needs to run! 

Please encourage other students to join!

• Monday Classes (Oct 5 – Dec 7): Minecraft Creative Building (Baroody Camps, K-6th, $245). 1 more student needed
• Tuesday Classes (Oct 6 – Dec 8): LEGO® Spike Robotics: Crazy Carnival Games (Baroody Camps, K-6th, $270). 
• Wednesday Classes (Oct 7 – Dec 9): Basketball (Love the Ball, K-6th, $245). 2 more students needed
• Thursday Classes (Oct 8 – Dec 10): Chess (Silver Knights Chess Academy, K-4th, $272) 3 more students needed
• Thursday Classes (Oct 8 - Dec 10):  Canvas & Clay (KidCreate Studio Ashburn, K-6th, $244). 2 more students needed
• Friday Classes (Oct 9 – Dec 11): Soccer (Love the Ball, K-6th, $245).
• Website: bc-ffx-oakton.jumbula.com
• 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!

OES PTA Presents: Movie Night Under the Stars!

Join us for a fun family evening on the field showing Toy Story 5!

Date: Friday, October 2

Location: Oakton Elementary School Field

Schedule: Field opens at 5:30 PM | Movie starts at 6:30 PM

Pre-order Pizza: Tony’s Pizza is available by pre-order on Givebacks. Orders must be placed by September 30. Order pizza here.

Concessions: Additional snacks and drinks will be available for purchase at the event.

Bring a Blanket: Blanket seating is recommended on the main field.

Chairs: Lawn chairs are allowed on the periphery only to ensure everyone has a clear view.

Parent Supervision: This is NOT a drop-off event. All students must be accompanied by an adult.

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.