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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.
   

📸 Around Oakton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oakton

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 2
• We are Hiring! Caregivers and LPN Med Care Managers →
  Sunrise at Reston Town Center, 1778 Fountain Dr, Reston
  1:00 pm
• We are Hiring! Caregivers and Med Techs →
  Sunrise of Fairfax, 9207 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 2
• Girls Freshman Volleyball vs Fairfax High School
  Woodson High School Gym
  4:45 pm
• Boys Freshman Football @ Thomas A Edison High School
  Woodson High School Edison High
  5:30 pm
• Girls JV Volleyball vs Fairfax High School
  Woodson High School Gym
  5:45 pm
• Girls Freshman Field Hockey vs Coastal NC Homeschool Athletic Asso
  Woodson High School Carter G. Woodson High
  6:15 pm
Saturday September 12
• Basset Rescue Fall Festival →
  Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Rd, Herndon
  10:00 am
• Fairfax (aka Centreville) Moose Shrimp Feast →
  3529 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• The State of Adolescent Mental Health Today →
  Herndon United Methodist Church, 701 Bennett St, Herndon
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Creative spaces for women--2 →
  10304 Lynnhaven Pl, Oakton
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Embroidery - A Palestinian Art Form →
  10304 Lynnhaven Pl, Oakton
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Superh 5k Run Walk & Wheel →
  Onelife Fitness, 1800 Old Meadow Rd, McLean
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 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

Vienna

• Erykah Badu (audacy.com)
• Where to Pick Pumpkins In Northern Virginia (thelocalgirl.com)
• Family Fun Events in the DMV: Sept. 4-7 (washingtonfamily.com)

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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