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6th Grade Students Become Game Designers!

Our 6th graders have been busy exploring the stars and galaxies! Students in Mrs. Conway's class have taken on the role of game designers, creating fun and educational games that teach others about astronomy. Following the design process, our young innovators planned, created, tested, and improved their games. The ultimate challenge? Sharing their creations with fellow 6th grade students and receiving valuable feedback. Way to shine, future game developers!

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline

The Spring Full-Time AAP Screening is available to families of students in Grades 2 through 6.  It is also available to families of students new to FCPS who are currently in Fall Screening since screening results will not be finalized until late December or early January.  The deadline for submitting Spring Screening Referral Forms is December 15, which is a Sunday.  It is helpful to submit them during the week of (or preferably before) December 9 - 13 to allow the advanced academic resource teachers time to confirm that all required parts have been submitted before winter break begins. 

You can find the Referral Form and the optional Parent/Guardian Questionnaire here: 

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap

You may email Full-Time referrals and optional materials (questionnaire and 2 one-page, front-side-only work samples from home in .pdf or image file format) directly to Ellen Donnelly and Christine Neubauer at [email protected]; [email protected] in one email.

You will receive a confirmation email within 1-2 business days.

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m. at Madison High School Cafeteria. 

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

There are two options to enroll your child in the bee:
1) Go to bit.ly/OESSPELLINGBEE to register online
or
2) Fill out the sent home in Tuesday Folders and submit it to your child’s teacher.

Note: No late submissions will be accepted.

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Important upcoming dates for OES:

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 5 - Family Science Night - 6:00PM, OES

December 9 - Monday Early Release - 1:00PM

December 13 - Skate Night - 7:30-9:30PM, SkateQuest

December 23-January 3 - Winter Break - No School - Office Closed

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Veterans Day

Today we honored Veterans and their families with a special breakfast and assembly. Our students had the privilege of hearing stories from Veterans, learning about their service, and sharing gratitude for their dedication to our country.  From heartfelt songs to touching tributes, it was a meaningful day of reflection and appreciation. 

Thank you to all Veterans - for your bravery, sacrifice, and commitment.  We are so proud to celebrate you and teach our students the importance of your service. 

Great appreciation goes to Major Michael Conforti for his keynote address to our school community.

Thank you to our fabulous school team (Mrs. Tobin, Mrs. Holsclaw, Mrs. Gentile, Mr. Zelno, Mrs. McManus, Ms. Harmon, and the SCA Officers) for their work in making this day so special.  

Congratulations to our newly elected SCA officers!  

Pictured below from left to right:  Oliver Milam-Vice President, Daniella Chung- Historian, Jack Lancman-President, Charlie Currall-Secretary, and Surav Das-Treasurer

Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum. We are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if students need extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. You can find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

Fall Picture Retake Day Wednesday, November 13 

Students who are having their picture taken for the first time do not need to turn in anything.  Pictures can be preordered at www.barksdalephoto.com.  You will have another opportunity to purchase pictures online once you receive your child’s picture packet.

Students who already had their picture taken, but want a retake, should bring back their picture packet and any photos they received and give them to the photographer on Retake Day before their picture is taken.  Any pictures you ordered and returned will be replaced and pictures can be purchased online once the picture packets come in.

We want your child to be successful in school and that means supporting and encouraging their whole development. While excelling in academic classes is important, children also need skills to take on learning challenges, make good decisions, manage strong emotions, and get along with others. This coming week, during morning meeting on Tuesdays, teachers will begin using Second Step® Elementary, a research-based social-emotional learning program designed to improve children’s social-emotional skills. Second Step skills and concepts are designed to help children both in and out of school. The first unit is Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting: Students will discuss how to pay attention and manage distractions, develop a growth mindset, and apply goal-setting strategies to their social and academic lives.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. Please be sure to complete it by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.  

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

There are two options to enroll your child in the bee:
1) Go to bit.ly/OESSPELLINGBEE to register online
or
2) Fill out the sent home in Tuesday Folders and submit it to your child’s teacher.

Note: No late submissions will be accepted.

bit.ly/OESVarietyShowAuditions

Important upcoming dates for OES:

November 11 - Veterans Day - No School

November 14 - PTA Dining for $ - 11:00AM-11:00PM, Tony's NY Pizza

November 13 - Fall Picture Retakes

November 15 - Skate Night - 7:30-9:30PM, SkateQuest

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 5 - Family Science Night - 6:00PM, OES

December 9 - Monday Early Release - 1:00PM

December 13 - Skate Night - 7:30-9:30PM, SkateQuest

December 23-January 3 - Winter Break - No School - Office Closed

3000 Chain Bridge Road Oakton, VA 22124  | Main Office: 703-937-6100
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Happy Halloween!

Students were welcomed to school today by a chicken!

Thank you to everyone who submitted pumpkins for the Storybook Character Pumpkin Festival!  

School attendance is a very important component of academic success.  Any student missing ten (10) percent of the school year for any reason is considered chronically absent and may require additional support or intervention.

On Tuesday, all parents will receive an email with the number of days their child has been absent from school thus far this school year.  We will be communicating absence totals quarterly, as we closely monitor student attendance.  It is our expectation that students attend school every day, all day to ensure that they have full access to instruction.

Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum. We are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if students need extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. You can find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

Honoring our Veterans

We will be honoring our Veterans on Friday, November 8.  We invite all family members who are veterans to join us for a special breakfast on Friday, with their child, at 8:40 am. Following the breakfast, Veterans are welcome to attend our school-wide Veterans Day assembly which will begin around 9:30. Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, November 5, if you plan to attend. Thank you for your service.

Please note due to space, this event is for Veterans and Oakton students only. Fall Picture Retake Day Wednesday, November 13 

Students who are having their picture taken for the first time do not need to turn in anything.  Pictures can be preordered at www.barksdalephoto.com.  You will have another opportunity to purchase pictures online once you receive your child’s picture packet.

Students who already had their picture taken, but want a retake, should bring back their picture packet and any photos they received and give them to the photographer on Retake Day before their picture is taken.  Any pictures you ordered and returned will be replaced and pictures can be purchased online once the picture packets come in.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. Please be sure to complete it by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.  

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

OES Outstanding Employee - Nominations Open!

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for an  Oakton Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form

You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

Outstanding Teacher  

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district)

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Leader 

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position (that is not the building principal):

Outstanding Professional Employee 

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position 

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one contracted year of employment working with FCPS in their current position or an hourly employee who has been working regularly in one position for more than one year.

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaisons, Hourly Employees, Classroom Monitors

The deadline to submit a nomination is November 8, 2024.

SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!  November 5, 9 a.m.-noon The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. They will:

• Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
• Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
• Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

Pulley Center 6500 Quander Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

Register Online

Important upcoming dates for OES:

October 31 - End of Quarter 1 - 2 Hour Early Dismissal @ 2:00PM

November 1 - Diwali - No School

November 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students

November 5 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students

November 8 - Veterans Day Breakfast & School Assembly

November 14 - PTA Dining for $ - 11:00AM-11:00PM, Tony's NY Pizza

November 13 - Fall Picture Retakes

November 15 - Skate Night - 7:30-9:30PM, SkateQuest

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In honor of School Bus Safety Week, our PTA and student bus patrols gave our bus drivers a small gift.  We appreciate all they do to ensure that our students get to school and home every day safely!

Parent-Teacher Conferences

The end of the quarter is approaching and teachers are beginning to hold conferences to discuss student progress. If you haven’t already done so, please reach out to your child’s teacher to schedule an in-person or virtual parent/teacher conference.  It is our continued home/school partnership that will bring about the best for our children!

Honoring our Veterans

We will be honoring our Veterans on Friday, November 8.  We invite all family members who are veterans to join us for a special breakfast on Friday, with their child, at 8:40 am. Following the breakfast, Veterans are welcome to attend our school-wide Veterans Day assembly which will begin around 9:30. Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, November 5, if you plan to attend. Thank you for your service.

Please note due to space, this event is for Veterans and Oakton Students only.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. Please be sure to complete it by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.  

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

OES Outstanding Employee - Nominations Open!

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for an  Oakton Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form

You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

Outstanding Teacher  

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district)

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Leader 

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position (that is not the building principal):

Outstanding Professional Employee 

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position 

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one contracted year of employment working with FCPS in their current position or an hourly employee who has been working regularly in one position for more than one year.

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaisons, Hourly Employees, Classroom Monitors

The deadline to submit a nomination is November 8, 2024.

Important upcoming dates for OES:

October 28-31 - Halloween Spirit Week

October 28 - Early Release Monday - 1:00PM

October 28 - Family Reading and Game Night - 6:00-8:00PM, OES Library

October 31 - End of Quarter 1 - 2 Hour Early Dismissal - 2:00PM

November 1 - Diwali - No School

November 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students

November 5 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students

November 8 - Veterans Day Breakfast & School Assembly

November 15 - Skate Night - 7:30-9:30PM, SkateQuest

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OES kindergarten students are diving into the digital world by learning how to use Wixie.

Former Oakton Elementary student, Myles Seymour, is hosting a Bike & Helmet Safety Event this Saturday.  Saturday's weather is looking perfect for bike riding and ice cream!  Be sure to check out this event!

bit.ly/OESREADS2024   

It's free to register!

Volunteers needed!  Middle Schoolers looking for service hours are welcome to volunteer:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BABAE2DA2F5C25-51990564-oeshalloween

Important upcoming dates for OES:

October 22 - PTA Dining for Dollars - Wings & Burger Factory

October 25 - Halloween Bingo - 6:30-8:00PM, OES Gym

October 28-31 - Halloween Spirit Week

October 28 - Early Release Monday - 1:00PM

October 28 - Family Reading and Game Night - 6:00-8:00PM, OES Library

October 31 - End of Quarter 1 - 2 Hour Early Dismissal - 2:00PM

November 1 - Diwali - No School

November 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students

November 5 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students

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Feedback Opportunity: Help Us with Our Website

 

We have been asked to create a “Top 10 Things About Oakton” page on our website. Please share your favorite thing about OES with us to help us build our list!  Thank you!

Annual 3rd Grade Dictionary Day

Thank you to the Vienna Rotary Club for donating dictionaries each of our

3rd Grade Students!

Book club discussions in Ms. Conway's class - taking advantage of the great weather!

Monday, October 14 is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.

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Math is Everywhere! Talking to Your Children about Mathematics

Join the FCPS Elementary Math Team to discuss ways to engage your children in mathematics.  During our time together we will highlight books, games, and other materials that assist you in talking about mathematics with your child throughout the day. Teaching math to your children doesn’t have to be intimidating. This webinar will provide concrete examples for caregivers with ideas to spark math joy.

October 18, 2024, 10-11:30 A.M. Register Online 

Volunteers needed!  Middle Schoolers looking for service hours are welcome to volunteer:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BABAE2DA2F5C25-51990564-oeshalloween

Important upcoming dates for OES:

October 1-31 - OES Read-a-Thon

October 14 - Indigenous Peoples' Day - Staff Development Day (No School for Students)

October 16 - PTA Meeting - 7:00PM, ZOOM

October 22 - PTA Dining for Dollars - Wings & Burger Factory

October 25 - Halloween Bingo - 6:30-8:00PM, OES Gym

October 28 - Early Release Monday - 1:00PM

October 28 - Family Reading and Game Night - 6:00-8:00PM, OES Library

October 31 - End of Quarter 1 - 2 Hour Early Dismissal - 2:00PM

November 1 - Diwali - No School

November 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students

November 5 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students

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Students in Mrs. Sung's kindergarten class are learning about pumpkins! They compared and contrasted sizes of pumpkins by size and weight.  Students are seen here counting the number of seeds inside their pumpkins. 

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

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Call for Science Olympiad Sign-Ups!

Update: We have a Coach for Division A! 

Division A (grades 3-5) and B (grades 5-6)

Interested Families may join a Zoom Info Session to learn more. 

Science Olympiad Informational Session to be held at 7 pm Thursday, October 10 via Zoom, CLICK HERE TO JOIN

Don’t Miss Out: Providence Day and Back to School Celebration on Sat., Oct. 5

Join us for a day of fun, connection, and community spirit! The inaugural Providence Day and Back to School Celebration is on Saturday, October 5, from 11 am to 3 pm at Marshall High School. We will celebrate the vibrant and diverse community we're proud to call home and highlight local organizations and businesses while fostering stronger connections among residents and community leaders. This free, family-friendly event is open to all Fairfax County residents and will feature interactive booths, live performances, food trucks, activities for kids, giveaways and prizes, community spotlights, and more!

RSVP TODAY: https://www.facebook.com/share/b12h6pJutavJcxX3/

Accessibility and Transportation: George Marshall High School is easily accessible by car, bus, or bike. Shuttle services will run from the Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive) and the James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road).

Questions: Email [email protected] or call 703-560-6946.

Volunteers needed!  Middle Schoolers looking for service hours are welcome to volunteer:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BABAE2DA2F5C25-51990564-oeshalloween

Important upcoming dates for OES:

October 1-31 - OES Read-a-Thon

October 8 - Interims Go Home

October 10 - Science Olympiad Information Meeting - 7:00PM, ZOOM

October 14 - Indigenous Peoples' Day - Staff Development Day (No School for Students)

October 16 - PTA Meeting - 7:00PM, ZOOM

October 22 - PTA Dining for Dollars - Wings & Burger Factory

October 25 - Halloween Bingo - 6:30-8:00PM, OES Gym

October 28 - Early Release Monday - 1:00PM

October 28 - Family Reading and Game Night - 6:00-8:00PM, OES Library

October 31 - End of Quarter 1 - 2 Hour Early Dismissal - 2:00PM

November 1 - Diwali - No School

November 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students

November 5 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students

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OES 6th graders enjoyed their field trip to the American Art Museum!

Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

We will be contacting parents if student absences accumulate to 5 or more days.

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Don’t Miss Out: Providence Day and Back to School Celebration on Sat., Oct. 5

Join us for a day of fun, connection, and community spirit! The inaugural Providence Day and Back to School Celebration is on Saturday, October 5, from 11 am to 3 pm at Marshall High School. We will celebrate the vibrant and diverse community we're proud to call home and highlight local organizations and businesses while fostering stronger connections among residents and community leaders. This free, family-friendly event is open to all Fairfax County residents and will feature interactive booths, live performances, food trucks, activities for kids, giveaways and prizes, community spotlights, and more!

RSVP TODAY: https://www.facebook.com/share/b12h6pJutavJcxX3/

Accessibility and Transportation: George Marshall High School is easily accessible by car, bus, or bike. Shuttle services will run from the Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive) and the James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road).

Questions: Email [email protected] or call 703-560-6946.

Important upcoming dates for OES:

September 30 - AAP Parent Information Night - 5:00PM, OES Library

October 1-31 - OES Read-a-Thon

October 1 - Interims Go Home (Grades 4-5)

October 3 - No School - Rosh Hashanah

October 4 - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)

October 8 - Interims Go Home (Grades 1-3, 6)

October 14 - Indigenous Peoples' Day - Staff Development Day (No School for Students)

October 16 - PTA Meeting - 7:00PM, ZOOM

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Early Release on Monday September 23

Oakton Elementary will have it's first of seven early release days on September 23.  School will dismiss at 1:00PM. Students remaining at school due to childcare hardship will be dismissed at 4:00PM.  

If you plan on picking your child up between early and regular dismissal time (1:00PM-4:00PM), please know that due to limited available staff, it may take longer than usual.

If your child is staying until 4:00PM, please send them with an afternoon snack, if possible.

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall for Grade 6 students.

ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (AAP) PARENT INFORMATION SESSION

A parent information session will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 @ 5PM in the OES Library.  An overview of AAP services and the identification & screening for full-time services will be shared. 

For more information please visit:  FCPS AAP.  Please note for families (grades 3-6) new to FCPS boundaries as of January 1, 2024, the Fall Screening parent referral for full-time AAP services is due on October 15, 2024.  For current FCPS families in grades 2-6, the Spring Screening parent referral for full-time AAP services is due on December 15, 2024.

Ability Testing
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration of the holistic screening process for advanced academic services. Test scores are not weighted or prioritized in the holistic screening process.  
• All students in Grade 1 take the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT).
• All students in Grade 2 take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). 
• NNAT and/or CogAT may be administered to students in Grades 3-6 who do not have an ability test score during the regularly scheduled testing windows.  
Parents or guardians may request a one-time retest of either the CogAT or the NNAT in grades 3-6. Requests must be made during the fall testing windows. Please contact the school testing coordinator, Abby Holzinger, [email protected], no later than October 2 to request a one-time retest of the CogAT or October 15 for the NNAT.

Any questions? Please contact the Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs), Christine Neubauer, [email protected] or Ellen Donnelly, [email protected].   Please email AARTs the Parent full-time AAP referral form to apply for full-time services.

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Important upcoming dates for OES:

September 23 - Early Release Monday - 1:00PM

September 30 - AAP Parent Information Night - 5:00PM, OES Library

October 1-31 - OES Read-a-Thon

October 1 - Interims Go Home

October 3 - No School - Rosh Hashanah

October 4 - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)

October 14 - Staff Development Day (No School for Students)

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Fifth graders in Ms. Robinson's class learned about force and motion.

Early Release on Monday September 23

Oakton Elementary will have it's first of seven early release days on September 23.  School will dismiss at 1:00PM.  Parents were asked to inform the school if, due to childcare hardship, their child needs to remain at school until the regular dismissal time of 4:00PM.

Students requiring adult supervision due to hardship will be overseen by school staff.  Your child will not be with their teacher due to required professional development.  Time will be allocated for students to complete homework, STMath, Lexia, MyON, independent reading, and other similar supervised tasks.  

You will receive an email from the school soon, verifying your selection for dismissal time.  Please be sure to inform us if it is incorrect as soon as possible.

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Monday, September 30.

ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (AAP) PARENT INFORMATION SESSION

A parent information session will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 @ 5PM in the OES Library.  An overview of AAP services and the identification & screening for full-time services will be shared. 

For more information please visit:  FCPS AAP.  Please note for families (grades 3-6) new to FCPS boundaries as of January 1, 2024, the Fall Screening parent referral for full-time AAP services is due on October 15, 2024.  For current FCPS families in grades 2-6, the Spring Screening parent referral for full-time AAP services is due on December 15, 2024.

Ability Testing
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration of the holistic screening process for advanced academic services. Test scores are not weighted or prioritized in the holistic screening process.  
• All students in Grade 1 take the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT).
• All students in Grade 2 take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). 
• NNAT and/or CogAT may be administered to students in Grades 3-6 who do not have an ability test score during the regularly scheduled testing windows.  
Parents or guardians may request a one-time retest of either the CogAT or the NNAT in grades 3-6. Requests must be made during the fall testing windows. Please contact the school testing coordinator, Abby Holzinger, [email protected], no later than October 2 to request a one-time retest of the CogAT or October 15 for the NNAT.

Any questions? Please contact the Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs), Christine Neubauer, [email protected] or Ellen Donnelly, [email protected].   Please email AARTs the Parent full-time AAP referral form to apply for full-time services.

Fall Picture Day is Tuesday, September 17

Picture Day order forms were sent home. You can order online at www.barksdalephoto.com or by returning the order form with cash or check on picture day.

Once you receive your child’s photo packet you will also have another chance to order pictures online.

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that support can be provided if needed. Also, keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

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PRE-ORDER Pizza here: bit.ly/movienightpizza1. Orders due Sept 16! Only pizza pre-orders available for movie night, no pizza for sale at the event! Pick up pizzas at the PTA table on the blacktop starting at 6:30pm. 

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15 we recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of the members of our community whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Important upcoming dates for OES:

September 17 - Fall Picture Day

September 18 - PTA Dining for $ - 11:00AM-9:00PM, Fosters Grill, Vienna

September 20 - PTA Movie Night - 7:20PM, OES Field

September 23 - Early Release Monday - 1:00PM/4:00PM

September 30 - AAP Parent Information Night - 5:00PM, OES Library

October 1 - Interims Go Home

October 3 - No School - Rosh Hashanah

October 4 - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)

October 14 - Staff Development Day (No School for Students)

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Back to School Night Tuesday, September 10

5:30-6:15PM

Enhanced Autism - Classrooms

Grade 3 - Classrooms

6:30 - 7:15PM

Grade 2 - Cafeteria

Grade 6 - Auditorium

Fall Picture Day is Tuesday, September 17

Picture Day order forms will be sent home next week.  You can order online at www.barksdalephoto.com or by returning the order form with cash or check on picture day.

Once you receive your child’s photo packet you will also have another chance to order pictures online.

PRE-ORDER Pizza here: bit.ly/movienightpizza1. Orders due Sept 16! Only pizza pre-orders available for movie night, no pizza for sale at the event! Pick up pizzas at the PTA table on the blacktop starting at 6:30pm. 

Important upcoming dates for OES:

September 9 - New OES Parent Orientation - 10:30AM to 12:00PM - with Family Liaison, Ji-Eun Kastner, OES Library

September 10 - Back To School Night - 5:30-6:15PM - Enhanced Autism & Grade 3, OES Classrooms

September 10 - Back To School Night - 6:30-7:15PM - Grade 2 & 6, OES Classrooms

September 17 - Fall Picture Day

September 18 - PTA Dining for $ - 11:00AM-9:00PM, Fosters Grill, Vienna

September 20 - PTA Movie Night - 7:20PM - OES Field

Back to School Night is an opportunity for parents to hear from the teacher about grade level curriculum, classroom procedures and routines, grading, assessments, attendance expectations, etc.  Back to School Night is for parents only.  

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Reminder:  Friday (tomorrow), August 30 & Monday, September 2 are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students.  Enjoy the long weekend!

Back to School Night

Thursday, September 5:

5:30PM-6:15PM Kindergarten & Grade 4

6:30PM-7:15PM Grades 1 & 5

We are looking forward to seeing many of you at the first Back to School Night next week!  

Back to School Sessions are for parents only.  We do not have daycare available. 

Important upcoming dates for OES:

August 30 - Labor Day Break - No School

September 2 - Labor Day Break - No School

September 5 - Back To School Night - 5:30-6:15PM - Grades K & 4, OES Classrooms

September 5 - Back To School Night - 6:30-7:15PM - Grade 1 & 5, OES Classrooms

September 6 - PTA Meeting - 8:30AM, OES Library

September 9 - New OES Parent Orientation - 10:30AM to 12:00PM - with Family Liaison, Ji-Eun Kastner, OES Office

September 10 - Back To School Night - 5:30-6:15PM - Enhanced Autism & Grade 3, OES Classrooms

September 10 - Back To School Night - 6:30-7:15PM - Grade 2 & 6, OES Classrooms

September 20 - PTA Movie Night - 7:20PM - OES Field

Back to School Night is an opportunity for parents to hear from the teacher about grade level curriculum, classroom procedures and routines, grading, assessments, attendance expectations, etc.  Back to School Night is for parents only.  

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Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!

Our classrooms are busy! Students are immersed in exciting learning opportunities.  Important routines and procedures are being established and our children are learning and growing already.   

A key ingredient to a successful school year is a true partnership between the school and our families.  The teachers will keep you posted about school events and your child’s instructional program.  Our PTA Panther Express, this weekly News You Choose email, and our school website, will keep you up-to-date!  

We are extremely grateful for all of your support as we work together to make this a great learning year for our students.

-Christine Kelley, Principal

-Keith Eck, Assistant Principal (Grades 1, 3, 5 & EAC)

-Abby Holzinger, Assistant Principal (Grades K, 2, 4, 6)

Arrival & Dismissal

OES has close to 800 students; thus the arrival and dismissal process is very important.  All Oakton students are assigned a bus and are encouraged to use this form of transportation as much as possible.  

Arrival (8:55-9:15)

The front of the school is for bus drop-off only. Parents are not permitted to drop off students at the front of the school or in the parking lot. If a child is arriving to school by car, please use Kiss & Ride located at the back of the school on Miller Road.  Staff will be on duty at K&R beginning at 8:55 and ending at 9:15. Students should not exit the car unless they see a staff member.  

Late Arrival (after 9:15)

If a child arrives to school late, a parent must escort the child into the front office and sign the child in.

Dismissal (4:00)

If your child will not be riding the school bus, please use Kiss & Ride.  Parents are not  to pick up children from the front of the school. Kiss & Ride is located behind the school on Miller Road.  

Changes to Dismissal Transportation

Please be sure to cc the office staff and the teacher when making changes to your child's dismissal routine ([email protected], [email protected], [email protected]).  Also, please remember that teachers have very limited time to check email during the day, so if the change if for that day, please call the office to ensure that staff is aware. No changes to dismissal can be made after 3:45PM.

Tuesday Folders

Plan to check your child’s backpack every Tuesday!  This is our special day for sending home communications to parents.  Student work, newsletters,,etc. will be sent home on Tuesdays.

Fridays are SCHOOL SPIRIT DAYS!

Wear OES spirit wear or our school colors - Blue & Green & show your Panther Pride!

Important upcoming dates for OES:

August 30 - Labor Day Break - No School

September 2 - Labor Day Break - No School

September 5 - Back To School Night - 5:30-6:15PM - Grades K & 4, OES Classrooms

September 5 - Back To School Night - 6:30-7:15PM - Grade 1 & 5, OES Classrooms

September 6 - PTA Meeting - 8:30AM, OES Library

September 10 - Back To School Night - 5:30-6:15PM - Enhanced Autism & Grade 3, OES Classrooms

September 10 - Back To School Night - 6:30-7:15PM - Grade 2 & 6, OES Classrooms

Back to School Night is an opportunity for parents to hear from the teacher about grade level curriculum, classroom procedures and routines, grading, assessments, attendance expectations, etc.  

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We enjoyed seeing everyone at Open House today!  It's going to be a great year!

Early Release Mondays

Please be sure to complete Early Release Monday survey for Oakton Elementary:  https://forms.gle/EffeZzidXUnYEgfM8

The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. 

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you in advance for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. 

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available — a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.

What Is a School Board?

The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve school board members are elected by county voters every four years. 

A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member. They are chosen by their peers each year.

The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education. 

Learning about your local school board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved.

Learn more about the school board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch school board meetings. 

Welcome videos from our Providence District Representative & the At-Large members:

Karl Frisch

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)
• Download Video Link

Kyle McDaniel

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)
• Download Video Link

Ryan McElveen

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)
• Download Video Link

Ilryong Moon

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)
• Download Video Link

 

Important upcoming dates for OES:

August 19 - First Day of School!

August 19 - PTA Dining for $ - 4:00-9:00PM, Ben & Jerry's

August 30 - Labor Day Break - No School

September 2 - Labor Day Break - No School

September 5 - Back To School Night - 5:30-6:15PM - Grades K & 4, OES Classrooms

September 5 - Back To School Night - 6:30-7:15PM - Grade 1 & 5, OES Classrooms

September 6 - PTA Meeting - 8:30AM, OES Library

September 10 - Back To School Night - 5:30-6:15PM - Enhanced Autism & Grade 3, OES Classrooms

September 10 - Back To School Night - 6:30-7:15PM - Grade 2 & 6, OES Classrooms

Back to School Night is an opportunity for parents to hear from the teacher about grade level curriculum, classroom procedures and routines, grading, assessments, attendance expectations, etc.  

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