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Jr. First Lego League Registration Hello Oakie! Book Order Lost and Found Math Kangaroo Contest 3/21 Lantern Festival Save the Date Kiss n Ride Map: Please follow to keep our kids safe. Bronze Award Project Chantilly High Holiday Craft Show FCPS January Food & Nutrition Letter

2012/13 Jr. FIRST LEGO League: Super Seniors What is Junior FIRST LEGO League (Jr. FLL)? FIRST stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology”. LEGO Group partnered with FIRST to create a S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program combining creativity with learning. Geared for students ages 6 to 9, Jr. FLL teams will learn about real-world challenges facing today’s scientists. The 2012 Jr. FLL season is called Super Seniors Challenge. Jr. FLL teams will explore the topic of aging by learning about the obstacles some people face as they get older. Teams will create a Show Me Poster and a LEGO Model (with a motorized component) to represent their findings. Students will learn how to work as a team and present their work during a Jr. FLL Exhibition. Jr. FLL team members will learn the FIRST Credo of “gracious professionalism” and apply the Jr. FLL Core Values in all aspects of their teamwork. To learn more about Jr. FLL, go to: http://www.vadcfll.org/junior_league.html

Who can join Oak Hill’s Jr. FLL teams? Participation is open to current 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders. Teams will be formed during the month of December. This PTA-sponsored program will provide the Jr. FLL teams with the key materials needed to prepare for exhibition including the Jr. FLL Base kit, budget for Show Me Poster materials and team shirts. The PTA takes care of all the registration fees including FIRST team registration fee and FIRST exhibition participant fees. An Oak Hill FLL team consists of 6 students. Each FLL Team must have at least two parent coaches (read the next question about parent coaching).

What is a Jr. FLL parent coach? Coaching requires no special skills, just patience and a willingness to guide the team. No engineering skills are necessary. The coach will provide structure and encouragement but DOES NOT provide the solution to the challenge. The Jr. FLL Parent Coach Handbook will be provided for your reference. The PTA Robotics Coordinators and the VA/DC FLL organization can provide support and guidance to parent coaches, as needed. Parents interested in this Parent Coach role should indicate their interest on the PTA registration site. For questions, send an email to [email protected].

What is the time commitment for Jr. FLL participants? We encourage all teams to start meeting as soon as their team is formed. We recommend that team members and coaches dedicate at least 1 hour a week to work on their Jr. FLL Challenge. Meeting duration may change depending on the team’s goals. Parent coaches, with input from the parents of the team members, will decide on the team’s meeting schedule. Teams can choose to attend a Jr. FLL Exhibition in March 2013.

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How to I register my child for Oak Hill’s Jr. FLL Program? Parents can register their child on-line via the Oak Hill PTA website. Registration for this program is a 2-step process: 1) 12/5/12 to 12/14/12: REGISTER AS A TEAM MEMBER Provide basic information for team placement. This includes: student’s name, grade level and teacher. Parents can also indicate their interest in helping the team by either coaching, mentoring or assisting the coaches. DO NOT SEND THE REGISTRATION FEE PAYMENT UNTIL YOUR CHILD IS PLACED IN A TEAM. 2) 12/17/12 to 12/21/12: CONFIRM TEAM PLACEMENT & SEND REGISTRATION FEE: Parents will be informed about team placement via email during the week of 12/17/12. $100 registration fee, payable to Oak Hill PTA, will be due upon receipt of team placement email. Oak Hill PTA’s Jr. FLL Student Behavioral Contract should also be reviewed and signed by both student and parents. Important Dates to Remember: Wednesday, December 5 – Start of on-line registration from PTA website Friday, December 14 – Last day of on-line registration Week of December 17 – PTA sends email for team placement. PTA Registration Fee and signed Student Behavioral Contract are due upon receipt of team placement email. Week of January 7 – Oak Hill Jr. FLL teams can start team meetings Mid-January – Jr. FLL base kit provided to parent coaches March 2013 –Jr. FLL Exhibition. To learn more about Jr. FIRST LEGO League, go to: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/jr.fll http://www.vadcfll.org/index.html For detailed information about Oak Hill’s Jr. FLL program, send an email to [email protected]

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LOST AND FOUND PARENTS: PLEASE STOP IN AT SCHOOL BEFORE DECEMBER 21ST AND LOOK OVER THE MANY ITEMS THAT ARE HERE IN THE LOBBY ALL ITEMS WILL BE CLEANED OUT AND DONATED OVER WINTER BREAK COATS, SWEATERS, SWEATSHIRTS, JACKETS, LUNCHBOXES, GLOVES, HATS, SCARFS, BOOKS, WATERBOTTLES, SPORTS ITEMS, SNEAKERS, DANCE SHOES, CLOTHES …..YOU NAME IT AND WE GOT IT IN THE LOST AND FOUND. WE ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS GLASSES, SUNGLASSES AND KEYS BEING HELD IN THE OFFICE

MATH KANGAROO IN THE USA Introducing Math Kangaroo Contest at Oak Hill The MATH KANGAROO Olympiad in USA is an International Competition in Mathematics with levels 1 thru 12 (level is school grade level). The contest is comprised of 24 word problems which are grade level appropriate in difficulty. Students from 2nd grade to 6th grade are eligible to take the test. The test will be held on Thursday, March 21st at 6pm in the Oak Hill Cafeteria. For more information on each grade test level and sample tests please visit the math kangaroo website http://www.mathkangaroo.org/. Date: March 21st, 2013 Time: 6:00 pm Cost: $22 Location: Oak Hill Cafeteria Each student will get a participation certificate, gift and T-shirt. Registration: Registration started on Wednesday, Nov. 28th and will close on Dec 10th. If you do not register by Dec 10th we cannot accept the registration. To register please go to OakHillPTA.org and click on ONLINE PAYMENTS on the left hand side.  This will take you to the registration website where you can learn more about the program and register your student. If you have any questions please contact: Math Activities Chair Revathy Padmanabhan at [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE! Oak Hill Elementary’s

LANTERN FESTIVAL Thursday, February 21, 2013

to celebrate the new lunar year!

Bronze Award Project Troop #6971 Juniors The girls of our troop have decided that they would like to aid those in need in the Metro area for their bronze award effort. To achieve this goal, we decided to assemble personal supply bags for our target population. We will be supplying toiletries and non-perishable snack items, assemble the bags and hand them out. The items that we describe below meet needs that may not necessarily be addressed by the charities that provide meals and food. We encourage everyone to consider items which are specific to men, women, boys and girls. It's not much, but it's something! Thank you in advance from the Leaders and Juniors of Troop #6971! Here are suggestions for items that we are considering for the bags:       

Deodorant Toothbrush / Toothpaste Bar of Soap small pop-top cans of tuna or chicken salad, single serving peanut butter Wool Socks Hat and Gloves (winter season) Gallon-Sized Sealable Bags

Here are suggestions regarding how to supply the items:    

Go to the Dollar Store or the travel section at the grocery store and buy travel-sized toiletries. Use hotel toiletry samples or dental samples that you brought home from vacation or the dentist’s. Request extra dental samples from your dentist at your next appointment. Visit one of the warehouse stores for bulk non-perishable food items or suggested clothing items.

Collecting until March 15, 2013. Thank you, Troop #6971

FREE Raffle Ticket (below) when you attend – simply place in the raffle bowl!  Win an item from one of the Craft Vendors FREE Holiday Face Painting from 11 - 2 pm  We will keep the kids amused while you shop!  Professional face painting by Brush and Beret TABLES AVAILABLE for Chantilly High groups . . . DON’T HESITATE - contact Mary Ann Ceh at [email protected] if interested. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED: We will need members of sports teams to help load and unload cars Friday afternoon after school (12/7) and early Saturday morning (12/8)! Contact Karen Schebler at [email protected]

Department of Financial Services FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Office of Food and Nutrition Services 6840 Industrial Road Springfield, VA 22151 Phone: (703) 813-4800 Fax: (703) 813-4954

January 2013 Food and Nutrition Services has developed monthly Energy Zone articles that schools are welcome to use in your monthly parent newsletters. Below, you will find an article for your January newsletter.

MyPlate Eat Right, Exercise, Have Fun! MyPlate is the new food icon based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

To make healthy eating

choices:

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Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

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Eat every color of MyPlate daily.

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Eat whole grain cereals and breads.

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Limit sweets and salt.

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Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

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Drink fat-free and low-fat milk.

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Be physically active every day. http://www.choosemyplate.gov

Department of Financial Services FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Office of Food and Nutrition Services 6840 Industrial Road Springfield, VA 22151 Phone: (703) 813-4800 Fax: (703) 813-4954

Enero del 2013 Los Servicios de Alimento y Nutrición han desarrollado artículos mensuales de Zona de Energía que las escuelas pueden utilizar en los boletines de noticias para los padres. Abajo, usted encontrará un artículo para su boletín de noticias de Enero.

MiPlato “MyPlate” Come correctamente, Ejercita, Diviértete! MiPlato “MyPlate” es el nuevo ícono basado en las Guías de Dietas para Americanos 2010.

Opciones para tomar decisiones saludable: •

Divide tu plato en la mitad de frutas y vegetales.

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Come cada color de MiPlato diariamente.

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Consume panes y cereales integrales.

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Limita los dulces y la sal.

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Toma agua en vez de bebidas azucaradas.

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Toma leche libre de grasas o bajas en grasas (1%).

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Trata de tener actividad física cada día. http://www.chooseemyplate.gov