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And on the Oakton Patch calendar - We are Hiring! Caregivers and LPN Med Care Managers

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Good morning Oakton! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which A+ high school in Oakton just made Virginia's top list?
  • How Oakton students are affected by Fairfax's high school crossing guard cuts

Also on today's calendar: We are Hiring! Caregivers and LPN Med Care Managers and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Hot, temps: high: 95, low: 74.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best high schools in Virginia (insidenova.com) — One of Virginia's top-rated high schools is right here in Oakton, giving local families a strong A+ private-school option with small class sizes. The statewide list also highlights other standout public and private schools, helping parents compare academic strength, resources, and student-teacher ratios across Virginia.
   

• Loss of crossing guards creates 'nightmare' at South Lakes HS, RA board members say (ffxnow.com) — Reston leaders are pushing Fairfax County to restore high school crossing guards after dangerous traffic near South Lakes, Oakton, Chantilly, and Herndon. The Reston Association board plans a letter before a Sept. 15 funding review and may add an FAQ page so families know exactly which county officials to contact about safety concerns.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Peet's Coffee & Tea posted a job opening for Shift Lead - Tyson's Corner in Vienna. Apply here.
  • Jcrew posted a job opening for Stock Associate in Vienna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Fairfax

  • Fairfax County adds self-service kiosks for car tax payments (wtop.com)

Annandale

  • Annandale Man Charged Federally With Illegal Reentry After Fairfax Arrest (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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