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Wolf Pack Weekly 10/14/26
Calendar
October 15: Science Olympiad Interest Meeting, 6 pm, Oak Hill Cafe
October 16: Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
October 19: Fall Picture Day
October 21: 3 hour early release @ 12:30
October 27: Family Coffee (Topic: Full time AAP), 9 am
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.
November 11: Veterans Day Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.
Greetings, Wolf Pack!
I’m excited to share that Oak Hill has been recognized as Distinguished under Virginia’s School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF). This rating, based on data from last school year, shows that our school is exceeding expectations set by the state for student performance.
The state system provides information about our school’s performance on academic and readiness measures. The framework places emphasis on standardized test results, alongside student growth, graduation, and readiness measures that vary by school level.
Oak Hill Elementary School has an overall framework score of 96.97 points, which falls into the Distinguished state performance category.
I want to be clear in saying that our students are much more than the results of standardized tests and point systems. Every day in our classrooms, our amazing educators are leading moments of joy in learning. This recognition reflects the strength of our entire school community. Our strong performance stands out and is something to celebrate.
We will continue building on this success. Our team is committed to keeping high expectations for learning, supporting each student’s unique strengths, and creating a school environment where every child feels welcomed, challenged, and cared for. We are also grateful for the support we receive from families. Your involvement makes a difference, and it plays an important role in helping our students succeed.
Thank you for being such an important part of our community. Together, we will continue helping every student at Oak Hill ES thrive.
Warmly,
Kelly Durso
Principal, Oak Hill ES
📸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 still need a few volunteers to help picture day run smoothly. Shifts are 8:45 to 11 am (pictures for PS-3) or 12:30 to 2:30 pm (pictures for grades 4-6). If you are interested please email Katherine Andersen at keandersen@fcps.edu. 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 new 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.
✅Federal Impact Aid Survey Coming Soon!
The Impact Aid Program is a federal program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program’s mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned, and therefore tax exempt, property.
FCPS is pleased to announce that the Federal Impact Aid Survey will once again be available electronically through your ParentVUE account beginning Monday, October 19th. The enrolling parent is the only one who can complete and submit the online Impact Aid survey. If you have children at multiple FCPS Schools, a survey must be completed for each child for their individual school.
If you do not have a ParentVue account set up, click the link below and follow the step by step guidelines on set-up.
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Wolf Pack Therapy Dog Visits
We are so excited to welcome Gracie, a certified therapy dog, to Oak Hill this school year! Students will have special opportunities to visit with and read to Gracie in the library throughout the year.
We understand that every student has different comfort levels with animals. We want to make sure that these visits are enjoyable and engaging for all students. If you would like to opt your student out of these visits or would simply like to learn more about animal visits, please reach out to Ms. Smelser at aesmelser@fcps.edu or at (571)- 373- 0228.
We can’t wait for lots of smiles, stories, and tail wags with Gracie this year!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our Wolf Pack is coming together to show our support and help spread awareness!
WEAR PINK ON Friday, October 16, 2026
Let’s fill Oak Hill with pink and show that we are stronger together!
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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)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
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.
Register now to attend the annual Special Education Family Conference, Connected Communities, Thriving Students, on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School.
Educators, families, and community members are invited to this in-person event at no cost. Participants can connect, learn, and explore available special education services, supports, and resources. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Register to attend the conference.
Volunteers Are Needed to Make This Event a Success!
Find out how to volunteer:
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Adult Volunteers: Sign up through Volunteer FCPS. FCPS staff volunteers will be awarded MyPDE credit.
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Student Volunteers: Volunteer hours will be awarded to students who volunteer. They may sign up through the Student Volunteer Interest Form.
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Student Showcase Opportunities: Students can complete the Student Participation Form to lead a performance or share information about a club or research project. Volunteer hours will be awarded to students serving in these roles.
Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information. Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
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 their website at: https://thefinanceforward.org. Please register using this link.
Science Olympiad Interest Meeting - TOMORROW, October 15th
Third, Fourth and Fifth grade families are invited to a Science Olympiad Division A interest meeting tomorrow, 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!
Follow the link to our website for more 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 on the PTA website! 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
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.
 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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