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Wolf Pack Weekly 11/11/26
Calendar
November 16: Picture Retakes, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
November 16: Virtual Full-Time AAP presentation, 5 to 6 p.m.
November 17: Silver Diner (Reston) Spirit Night, 5 to 8 pm
November 25,26,27: Thanksgiving Holidays- No School
December 2: Three hour early release @ 12:30 p.m.!!
Message from the Principals
Hello Wolf Pack!
This week has been an amazing week at Oak Hill. Check out all the amazing ways we kicked off the second quarter!
Veterans Day - November 11th
Today we had the opportunity to show our gratitude and appreciation for our veterans at our annual Veterans Day Breakfast. Thank you to all the veterans and their families who came to enjoy band, strings and singing performances by our students. Thank you, also, for sharing your time and your stories with our students.
Here are a few pictures of the event:
"Dear Vetran's, Thank you for saving our lives. And going far away and keeping us safe. And sackrificing your lives to save us. Thank you for everything you have done. Your good friends."
4th graders performing Thank You for our veterans and their families.
This is Us Night
We had a wonderful evening on Friday celebrating what makes Oak Hill special - our families! We loved trying foods from different cultures, participating in fun games, watching the dragon dance, seeing our students perform, and engaging with the lion dancers! Thank you to our PTA, Ms. Chen and Ms. Jiang, our families who set up booths, and our student performers!
 
Next week, we will kick off our Portrait of a Graduate (POG) Spirit Week - see below for how to participate.
Have a wonderful week, Wolf Pack!
Kelly Durso, Principal
Shelia Sobeski, Assistant Principal
Pictures Taken on October 19th
- If you pre-ordered, your pictures should come home on Friday in your child's folder.
- If you did not pre-order, families should have received an E-proof via email. Please remember to check your spam.
- For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: underclass@vosphoto.com
Make-up/Retake Day- November 16
This photo day is intended for the students and staff members who missed the original picture day or who would like to retake their pictures.
- 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
Feed your Family While Supporting Oak Hill!
Silver Diner in Reston (11951 Killingsworth Avenue) will give Oak Hill 20% of sales on Tuesday, November 17th from 5 to 8 pm. You just have to show or mention the flyer. This works for Dine-in or To go. Just mention that you are part of the Oak Hill Fundraiser. You can eat in or order to go at silverdiner.com or call 703-742-0801.
POG Spirit Week- November 16 to 20
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Monday, November 16 — Kindness Matters: Wear bright colors to shine a light on kindness. “I treat others with respect and kindness.” {Global & Ethical Citizen}
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Tuesday, November 17 — Be a Team Player: Wear a jersey, team shirt, or Oak Hill shirt. “I help my team not give up when things get hard. I listen and ask questions to understand.” {Communicator & Collaborator}
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Wednesday, November 18 — Be Creative: Mix & Match!: Mix and match colors and patterns to show your creativity. Create unique solutions and express yourself! {Creative & Critical Thinker}
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Thursday, November 19 — Get Comfy with Risk Taking: Wear school-appropriate pajamas or comfy clothes as we practice taking risks and not giving up when something is hard. {Goal Directed & Resilient}
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Friday, November 20 — Looking Back & Moving Forward: Wear something from another decade or something shiny and reflective. We’ll reflect on how we’ve grown as learners and think about how we’ll keep growing. {Reflection as Learning}
We look forward to a fun week of celebrating the skills that help our students learn, grow, and shine!
Advanced Academic News
Thank for you for those families that attended the Full-Time AAP Presentation on October 27th. For those that were unable to attend, Mrs. Lahr, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, will be conducting another presentation via Zoom on Monday, November 16th from 5:00 -6:00 PM. If you wish to attend, please RSVP here, so we can plan accordingly. For those that have decided to refer their child, please follow the guidelines below:
Full-Time AAP Application process
If you would like to refer your child (grades 2–6) for Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services for the 2027-2028 school year.
Important Deadlines
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Submission Deadline: December 15th
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How to Submit: Email all documents directly to Mrs. Lahr, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) as separate attachments within a single email to cclahr@fcps.edu. Please include your child’s name and AAP referral in the subject line.
Please note: Do not wait for Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT) results before submitting your referral. Late applications will not be accepted.
Required Documents
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AAP Full-Time Referral Form (Required for all applicants)
Must be completed and signed by December 15th.
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504/IEP Consent Form (Required for students with an active 504 Plan or IEP)
Must be completed and signed by parents/guardians.
Optional Supporting Documents
Families may submit the following optional items to supplement the application:
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Parent Questionnaire: Must include ratings circled, specific examples provided under each rating, and parent signature.
- Student Work Samples (Maximum of 2 Pages):
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Format: PDF only (no animated files, videos, or links).
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Page Setup: inches, single-sided (1–2 samples per page).
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Content Focus: Samples should demonstrate exceptional academic strength in core areas such as Reading, Writing, Math, Science, or Social Studies.
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Student Ownership: Work must be completed independently by the student. Writing or stories must fit within the 2-page limit.
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Descriptions: Include a brief note on the sample from the student explaining his/her thinking, or a short note from the parent highlighting what the committee should notice. Alternatively, a separate 1-page summary describing the work samples may be included and will not count toward the 2-page limit.
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Restrictions: Letters of recommendation, pictures of awards, and extracurricular achievements/certificates are not permitted and will not be reviewed.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out Mrs. Lahr, cclahr@fcps.edu
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!
Faysal Jan, a junior at Chantilly High School, will be visiting Pakistan this December and is organizing a school supply drive to support underprivileged children affected by floods and limited educational resources. Pakistan has faced repeated climate-related disasters over the past several years such as including severe monsoon rains, flooding, glacial melt, and environmental degradation which had affected approximately 33 million people, including 16 million children, and damaged nearly 27,000 schools, leaving more than 2 million children temporarily without access to education.
To ensure these kids can continue their education, despite unbearable circumstances, I invite students and families to donate new, unused school supplies such as pencils, pens, notebooks, crayons, markers and other stationery.
Please note that the donation drive will run from November 15 to December 4. The donation box will be located at the Oak Hill ES main office.
Every donation makes a difference. Together, we can help children continue their education!
News from PTA
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.
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