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Wolf Pack Weekly 9/30/26
Calendar
September 15-October 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
October 8th: SEL meeting at Skyview High School
October 12 : No School for Students, Indigenous Peoples Day
October 15: Science Olympiad Interest Meeting, 6 pm, Oak Hill Cafe
October 19: Fall Picture Day
October 21: 3 hour early release @ 12:30
October 30: End of Quarter,2 hour early release @ 1:30
November 2 and 3: Teacher Workdays, No school for students
November 6: This Is Us, Oak Hill Cafe and gym, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
🥳Thank You to Our Amazing Custodial Team!
October 2 was Custodian Appreciation Day, and we want to recognize our incredible Oak Hill custodial team: Rosa Lozano, Sandra Gonzalez, Deysi Ayala-Rosa, Bang Nghieu, and Leo Gallegos!
Their hard work and care help keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for our students, staff, and families each day. Thank you for all you do for Oak Hill Elementary! We are grateful to have you as part of our Oak Hill team!
📸Picture Day is Monday, October 19th
Picture Day is October 19th. The photo company is Victor O'Neill. Pictures will be available approximately 2 weeks after photo day. Online order forms are coming home on Friday. You can pre-order online using your student 's ID number as the online code. If you have questions about ordering, please go to the Victor O'Neill website.
We need a few volunteers to help picture day run smoothly. If you are interested please email Katherine Andersen at keandersen@fcps.edu or call the school at 703-467-3500. Volunteers will receive a voucher towards their student's pictures.
✅3 Hour Early Release, Wednesday, October 21
Oak Hill's first early release Wednesday is on October 21. To confirm or change how your child is being dismissed on October 21, 2026, please utilize this Google Form by Friday, October 16.
👖A Small Request
If you have any sweatpants or leggings in sizes 5-14 that your child has outgrown but are still in good condition and you would like to donate them, please send in to the office.
We are also looking for a few donations of underwear and sweat pants that we can use for student emergencies. Click the Amazon link to participate.
📰Advanced Academic News
The next AAP Family Presentation will take place on Tuesday, October 27th from 9:15-10:15 in the library. Mrs. Lahr, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will be discussing the components of the Full-Time program, how eligibility is determined, and how families can contribute to the process. Families of children already receiving Full-Time services do not need to attend. Please RSVP by October 23rd , so we can plan accordingly.
📘Challenged Materials Review Committee
Principals are required to submit a list of individuals who are available to serve on a Challenged Materials Review Committee if a departmental committee is needed. The committee needs two parents/caretakers who are NOT employed by FCPS. If you would be willing to volunteer for this committee, please email Katherine Andersen at keandersen@fcps.edu or call the school at 703-467-3504.
Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at Home
- Social-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life. Join a workshop for parents and caregivers to:
- Understand your child’s Fairfax County SEL Screener results.
- Use the results as a starting point for meaningful conversations at home.
- Support your child’s social and emotional development.
- Build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills together.
Learn practical ways to talk with your child about their social and emotional well-being and support their continued growth at home. Events will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, at Skyview High School and Wednesday, October 21, at Kingstowne Regional Library. View additional dates on the FCPS Family Academy webpage.
Childcare will be available. Interpretation services are available upon request. For more information, contact the Family and School Partnerships office at 703-204-4300 or FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu.
Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place. Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Transportation Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Office of the Ombuds
The Office of the Ombuds is a confidential, independent, impartial, and informal source of support for the entire FCPS community. We serve students, employees, parents/guardians, and community members, by providing informal help to answer questions and resolve concerns regarding any FCPS matter. Our services include individual and group consultation, coaching, problem-solving, and for employee peer -to-peer conflict, informal mediation (facilitated conversations).
AAP Expansion
FCPS Seeks Community Input on Middle School AAP Centers
FCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.
Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
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Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.
Finance Forward
Finance Forward is an organization run by Oakton High School students dedicated to teaching elementary-aged students the importance of spending money wisely and the need to make careful financial decisions. They are hosting a free workshop for grades 1-4 at the Oak Hill Library from 3:35 pm to 4:35 pm on Tuesday, October 27. Check out the Finance Forward website. https://thefinanceforward.org. Register for the Finance Forward Workshop here.
Science Olympiad Interest Meeting
Third, Fourth and Fifth grade families are invited to a Science Olympiad Division A interest meeting on October 15th in the Oak Hill library from 6-7pm.
Reflections
Calling all creators! The National PTA Reflections Competition is back, and this year’s theme is “What My Culture Means to Me”. Create an original work in dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and/or visual arts!
Visit the PTA website for more Reflections information including:
-Submission Entry Form
-Rules & Guidelines links
-Digital Submission link
Submissions are due Wednesday, November 4th.
This Is Us
Our annual This Is Us night is coming back to Oak Hill on Friday, November 6! Join us in celebrating our Oak Hill community from 6 to 7:30 pm. We need volunteers to host booths highlighting their culture, community, or country as well as performers. Sign up to participate in This Is Us here.! Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase - advance pizza orders available on the PTA website now.
Reach out to Courtney Homer at secondvp@oakhillpta.org with any questions
Join the PTA!
Your annual members of $25 per family helps support our students, staff and school. Plus, PTA members will get early access to registration for after school activities.
Join on our PTA website!
Know a business that would like to help sponsor the PTA? EMAIL
vpfundraising@oakhillpta.org
Volunteers are needed!
We have numerous positions open for volunteers. We cannot do what we do without our wonderful volunteers. Certain events cannot run without help, and will be cancelled if nobody signs up. If you are interested and able, please sign up to volunteer.
News from Other Schools
Chantilly High School Theatre is thrilled to present CLUE —
Aa madcap murder mystery packed with hilarious characters, unexpected twists, suspicious behavior, and enough secrets to keep you guessing until the very end! It’s a dark and stormy night at Boddy Manor. Six colorful guests. One very dead host. A collection of questionable weapons. And EVERYONE has something to hide!
Performances will be:
Thursday, October 22 at 7 PM
Friday, October 23 at 7 PM
Saturday, October 24 at 7 PM
Sunday, October 25 at 2 PM
Purchase tickets for Clue here!
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