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No School Monday - Teacher Workday

Oak View reminds families that school is closed tomorrow, Monday, January 24 for a Teacher Workday. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, January 25.

FCPS & Oak View Continue Universal Masking

Oak View thanks families in advance for continuing to adhere to FCPS Universal Masking requirements. As FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Brabrand, shared in Friday's communication:

In accordance with state law, our regulation requiring universal masking remains in place until further notice. Students will be required to comply with the requirements of Regulation 2109.2. Face masks are included in the student dress code and failure to comply remains an SR&R violation. Intentional removal of or refusal to wear a face covering during the times face coverings are required by all students will be treated as a violation of Regulation 2613. In addition, per federal guidelines, students must continue to wear masks at all times on school buses or other FCPS transportation.

We are working towards a day when we can begin to roll back these safety measures, including universal masking. But for right now, we must continue to protect and serve all our students, including our most vulnerable. More than anything else, these mitigation measures allow them to safely remain in our schools.

FCPS Universal Masking Town Hall

FCPS staff will host two virtual Town Hall meetings this week about the continuation of Universal Masking in FCPS schools. 

Please join FCPS virtual community town hall on this important topic on Monday, January 24, from 7-8 p.m. (Register on Zoom.) We will also host a Spanish-language town hall on Tuesday, January 25, from 7-8 p.m. (Register on Zoom.) Both events will also be streamed via Facebook Live. We hope you will be able to participate. 

Daily Symptom Check at Home

Oak View thanks families for their continued diligence in keeping your children home if they are sick or displaying any COVID-like symptoms as we navigate this latest surge. In addition, please note that if you are awaiting test results, please keep your child home - as noted on the screening questionnaire. We know some results have been delayed in the recent surge and appreciate your patience. 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.

Bring Your Laptop to School

Oak View thanks all families for their support of our first Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Day last week. Please be sure to send devices back to school with your child when they return this week. Grade K-2 students will continue to keep them in school and will take them home ahead of any pending weather.