Oak View Review

2022-23 School Year Calendar Development Webinar

FCPS will be holding a virtual Calendar Development Webinar on Monday, November 8, at 7 p.m., on Zoom to discuss how the 2022-23 school year calendar is being developed, and for participants to provide feedback on a series of questions related to this process.

FCPS is offering this community engagement opportunity in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Korean. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided.

Please register online to attend the Calendar Development Webinar and indicate if you will need an interpreter. You will receive the webinar link on November 8, from “Office of Communication and Community Relations.”

Veterans Day - 2 Hour Early Dismissal

Oak View reminds families that there will be a two-hour early dismissal on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11. Students will be dismissed at 1:15 PM. Please make plans to ensure a safe arrival home for your child on this day.

Cooler Weather = Warmer Clothes

Oak View reminds families that as our weather turns cooler this week and we finally welcome some fall temps, to please send students with jackets/sweatshirts for school.  We still plan to maximize our time outside between lunch and recess. Students will be more comfortable if wearing the right attire. Thank you in advance for helping your student stay warm!

Student COVID Testing Information

Oak View will work with FCPS and Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) to support testing of small groups of unvaccinated students who have parent permission via portal beginning November 15. This will be an opt-in option for families and more information will be sent centrally to families ahead of this practice beginning at schools. Please DO NOT contact school now with your preference as you will have to resubmit via portal when it is released. This is only information to support your thinking about this topic in advance of when you make your selection.

From email sent to all families on Wednesday, October 20:

Routine testing is a highly recommended strategy to reduce COVID-19 transmission and keep our schools safe. Following recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 10% of students who are not fully vaccinated and have parent/guardian consent will be randomly selected for weekly testing. 

Parent/guardian consent is required for students to be part of the testing pool. We will share more information about how to submit your child(ren)’s vaccination status and opt in to testing soon.

Test results will be kept confidential. Parents/guardians will be able to review results through the secure vendor portal. Parents/guardians may select an option to share their child’s test results with FCPS. Sharing results with FCPS is optional.

More information about COVID-19 testing in FCPS can be found on the FCPS website. As always, I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Seeking Superheroes - Be a Substitute!

Oak View has been fortunate to have a strong cadre of substitute teachers over the years. A strong substitute allows our teachers to step away from the classroom, knowing their students will be cared for and learning will continue. Many of our substitute teachers are parents of Oak View students (current or former). Being a substitute is a great way to support your local school. You have a flexible schedule and can work as much or as little as you would like. 

FCPS is looking for kind and caring substitute teachers to ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers need to be out of the building. Subs save the day- apply today!

Be a Partner in Education: Participate in Basal Resource Review

Basal resources are the books and materials the division purchases to create a common foundation for instruction across all schools while allowing teachers to make necessary adjustments to support every student’s unique learning needs. 

This fall, you have an opportunity to advocate for resources that are accessible for all students, including those with disabilities; represent our diverse community, and support every student’s ability to thrive. 

Find out more about basal resource reviews and how to share feedback.

Tech Tips for Parents/Families

Oak View invites families to visit the website linked here for tech tips on Schoology, Zoom and more. Oak View teachers are beginning to introduce students to these resources and we want you to know what we are working on in school!

Daily Symptom Check at Home

Thank you for your continued diligence in keeping your children home if they are sick or displaying any COVID-like symptoms. One of the most important prevention strategies guidelines is screening students daily for any signs of illness prior to leaving home for school. Any student who is ill or presents with COVID-like symptoms is to remain at home. The daily health screening questionnaire and all translated version can be found on our Health and Safety Guidance document at https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/health-and-safety-guidance-document. This document provides the details of the policies and protocols related to COVID-19, and it is continually updated to align with public health guidance as it evolves during the school year. Daily completion of the health screening is done on an honor basis and does not need to be sent to the school. More information is available here.