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Wolf Pack Weekly 10/21/26
Calendar
October 30: End of Quarter, 2 hour early release @ 1:30 p.m. Wear your favorite fall festive/Halloween shirt (school appropriate).
November 2 and 3: Teacher Workdays, No school for students
November 5: Virtual PTA meeting at 7:00 p.m.
November 6: This Is Us, Oak Hill Cafe and gym, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
November 16: Picture Retakes, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
November 11: Veterans Day Breakfast, 8:00 a.m. Wear red, white and blue to celebrate our service members and veterans!
November 25,26,27: Thanksgiving Holidays- No School
 Thank you to Baskin Robbins and all of our families who came out to support Oak Hill at Scoop Night! Oak Hill received over $400. Thank you also to all of the teachers who were scoopers and greeters! Pictured above are some of then: Mrs. Muscar, Mrs. Lahr, Mrs. Giovanini, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Durso and Ms. Wright!
Veterans Day Breakfast- 11/11/26
We are very thankful for all the military family members in our school community, and we want our students and staff to have an opportunity to make connections with you. We would like to invite all military service members (Active and Reserve) and their families as well as any veterans connected to our school community to a Veterans Day Breakfast on Wednesday, November 11th.
Breakfast will begin at 8:00, along with musical entertainment by our students. There will also be an opportunity to visit classrooms to speak to students.
First grade will be going on a field trip the morning of the 11th, but there will be time for those families to attend the breakfast before the trip.
Please RSVP by November 4th to help us with planning. The RSVP form will also allow you to indicate both who is coming and whether or not you would like to do a presentation for students.
Picture Make-up/Retake Day- November 16
This photo day is intended for the students and staff members who missed teh original picture day or who would like to retake their pictures. Pictures that were taken on the original picture day will be available by November 9th:
- No purchase is necessary to retake photos! If a package was purchased, students MUST return their original photo package to the photographer to receive a new package.
- Any student may retake their photo for use in the Yearbook. Their new photo will automatically replace the original photo in the Yearbook.
If you have any questions about ordering, please contact Victor O'Neill's Underclass Customer Service Department:
🖥️: www.vosphoto.com/contact-us
📞: 703 532 0013
FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards 2026-2027!
✨DO YOU KNOW AN AMAZING EMPLOYEE? ✨
We are now accepting nominations to recognize our outstanding employees at Oak Hill Elementary for the 2026 - 2027 school year! If you have worked with an outstanding employee at Oak Hill Elementary, FCPS wants your help recognizing them.
NOMINATIONS FOR...
- Outstanding New Teacher
- Outstanding Principal
- Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
- Outstanding Educational Services Employee
- Outstanding Operational Services Employee
🗓️DEADLINE: The deadline to submit a nomination is November 13th.
SUBMISSIONS: Submissions can be made by completing this Google Form.
Thank you for supporting our outstanding Staff!
2026-27 Invitational Science Fair
TJ Investigative Science Outreach, a student-led organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will be hosting their 14th annual Invitational Science Fair in mid-April, and would like to invite 5th-8th graders to participate. Admission to the science fair is completely free.
Participants will complete a research project of their choice and present it in-person at the fair in April. TJ Investigative Science Outreach members will help students prepare for this fair by holding multiple sessions to teach them important STEM skills, including brainstorming, building an experimental design diagram, data collection and analysis, scientific writing, and presentation.
The first interest/information session for prospective students and their parents is November 11th, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. This session will be held virtually through Zoom. This session will go over the goals and guidelines of the fair and introduce students to a multitude of project ideas. All interested students should sign up using the form at the link: https://tinyurl.com/TJISOinterest2627 (OR) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRLUYEP9rndkQTy2Vkc9n9mymuQSp8yNDkegdZC0vpQEE6Cw/viewform
More information is available on their website, tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or they can be reached at tjhsstsciencefair@gmail.com.
*Math Olympiad (MOEMS) Registration Now Open!
Calling all 4th, 5th, and 6th graders who love a good math challenge!
The Oak Hill PTA is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026–2027 Math Olympiad (MOEMS) program!
Students will have the opportunity to strengthen their problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical-thinking skills through five monthly math contests.
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Grades: 4–6
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Schedule: One Friday each month, November 2026 through March 2027, from 5:30-6:30 PM
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Time: 5:30–6:30 PM
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Registration Fee: $25 per student
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Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Register for Math Olympiad here:
Space is limited, so register early.
*PTA Reflection Contest - Entries DUE 11/4/26
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! All first place winners will then compete at the County level.
Go to theOak Hill PTBoard announcement for more information including:
· Downloadable submission entry form
· Rules & guidelines links for each category
· Digital submission link
Submissions are due Wednesday, November 4th to the library or online through the submission link. No late entries will be accepted.
*This Is Us- Next Week
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.
*Candy Collection
The PTA will be collecting any leftover Halloween candy to donate to the USO and U.S. military service members. Look for a donation box at the school entrance and at the kiss & ride line from November 4-6. A box will also be available in the lobby on November 2nd and 3rd.
*PTA Meeting - November 5th
Our next PTA meeting will be on Thursday, November 5th at 7pm. This will be a virtual meeting. Look for a zoom link coming soon!
*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. Please look through the volunteer opportunities andIf you are interested and able, please sign up to volunteer.
News from FCPS
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:
Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. (Only the enrolling parent can fill this out.) Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. More information is available on the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Maintain Access to Your Child’s Grades and Assignments: Download the New ParentVUE App
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that time, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, visit ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
Upcoming Flu Shot Events
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will be taking place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
Chantilly Library Co-Location Project
Fairfax County is in the very early concept stage of exploring the possibility of redeveloping the Chantilly Regional Library site to include a new regional library, affordable housing, and a new technical operations facility. Learn more about the Library project here.
 Annual Special Education Family Conference: Breakout Session Information Available
Join us for the annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, taking place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
More than 20 engaging breakout sessions have been designed to support, inform, and inspire our community. Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to explore the lineup of presenters, titles, and session descriptions. Complete the Special Education Family Conference Registration Form to secure your spot and let us know about any childcare, language interpretation, or accommodation needs.
Get Involved Today! Volunteer and Student Participation Opportunities
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Adult Volunteers: Sign up through Volunteer FCPS using the Volunteer Registration Form by Wednesday, October 28. FCPS staff volunteers will receive MyPDE credit.
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Student Volunteers: Complete the Student Volunteer Interest Form by Wednesday, October 28. Students who volunteer will receive volunteer hours.
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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. Students serving in these roles will receive service hours. Sign up by Friday, October 30.
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