Oak View Staff Celebrate Opening Day
Oak View staff celebrated Opening Day of baseball Thursday as they showed support for their favorite teams - Let's Go Nats! We loved seeing the team spirit around the building and our students enjoyed our celebration as well. They were eager to share their favorite teams and make new connections with their teachers.
Great Spring Break - Happy Easter - Return Tomorrow
Oak View hopes all families had a safe and happy spring break! For those celebrating Easter today, we hope you had a very happy Easter on such a beautiful spring day! We look forward to welcoming all students back tomorrow, Monday, April 10.
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Oak View PTA Meeting Tuesday, April 11
Oak View invites families to our next PTA meeting on Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. A zoom link will be sent in advance of the meeting Tuesday.
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Oak View PTA Meeting Tuesday, April 11
Oak View invites families to our next PTA meeting on Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. A zoom link will be sent in advance of the meeting Tuesday.
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Oak View Early Dismissal Thursday and Student Holiday Friday & Next Friday
Oak View reminds families that Thursday, April 13 is the last day of Quarter 3 and an early dismissal for students at 1:15 p.m. Friday, April 14 is a student holiday and teacher workday. In addition, students and staff are off next Friday, April 21 in observance of Eid al-Fitr.
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Connect with Oak View Elementary on Facebook
Oak View has expanded our efforts to connect with more families about updates and happenings around the school and throughout our community. We have a new Facebook page linked here. Analytics from our FCPS Office of Communications and Community Relations has shared that Facebook is a frequently used format for elementary schools and we hope you will consider connecting with us! Recent posts include pics of visit from Dr. Recess assembly and games outside!
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Oak View Yearbooks On Sale Now
Oak View yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbook pricing starts at $17 and there are a variety of packages. All orders and pre-payments should be made through the Lifetouch Oak View portal at ybpay.com using school code 14947423. Payments should not be sent to school. We thank Art teacher, Mrs. Sousa, for her awesome efforts compiling yet another amazing yearbook capturing a year to remember!
Deadline to order your yearbook is Friday, April 14.
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Dr. Recess Visits Oak View
Oak View enjoyed their visit with Dr. Recess this past Monday. Students in all grades, K-6, enjoyed an assembly and then time outside with Dr. Recess himself. Dr. Hinson, aka Dr. Recess, is a former PE teacher with more than 40 years of classroom/coaching experience. He collaborated with our PE department and Wellness ESSER lead to bring fun games and activities to Oak View. Students first learned the games, had chances to model them for their peers and then play them outside! It was a fun experience for all!
Kindness Week x 2 Coming April 10 - April 20
Oak View is excited to celebrate two weeks of kindness because one week is not enough time to contain all of the kindness our students have to share! Our school counselors have collaborated with our ESSER Wellness Lead for a fun-filled Kindness Event unlike others we have experienced before. Students are invited to dress up throughout the two weeks to show their kindness and care for others! We look forward to having as many students participate as possible and appreciate the support of our families.
As an extra-special treat, our students will participate in a school-wide assembly on Tuesday, April 18. This assembly is hosted by Brian Williams of think kindness. The objectives of this presentation include:
- Explain and describe kindness
- Know the three steps to become a Kindness Ninja
- (1) Start Small
- (2) Be Brave
- (3) Be Kind
- Give actionable ideas to spread kindness
- Respect, Bravery, Empathy, and Forgiveness
- The impact a simple act of kindness can have
This work aligns with our desire to not only support the academics of our students but also their emotional intelligence. Our students will be inspired to do kind acts and we could not be more excited!
Wear Blue - Wednesday April 12
Oak View celebrates Autism Awareness and asks all students and staff to wear blue on Wednesday, April 12. Students can wear blue and/or Autism Awareness shirts families may have purchased. This aligns with our kindness calendar above as well - reminding Oak View students to be "True Blue Friends to All."
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Spring Picture Day - Monday, April 17
Oak View Spring Picture Day is Monday, April 17. Portraits and class pictures will be available for you to view in your child’s online gallery approximately 10 days after picture day. You will be able to choose your favorite background and order at that time. There is no pre-payment and no order forms will be distributed before picture day.
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Oak View Outdoor Extravaganza - Save the Date: Tuesday, April 18
Oak View invites families to save the date of Tuesday, April 18 for our celebration of all things outdoors! We will be featuring playground reflections, two outdoor learning spaces and Dr. Recess games and activities. Oak View staff will be present and hosting read alouds connected to nature and even a seed planting option for attending students. Meet you out back behind the school any time between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for this open house style event.
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Wear Purple - Wednesday April 19
Oak View celebrates Month of Military Child and asks all students and staff to wear purple on Wednesday, April 19. We are very proud of our military connected families and want to show our appreciation as we wear purple. We are fortunate at Oak View to have students who have lived around the world as part of their parent's government service.
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Kindergarten Orientation - Monday, May 1
Oak View is looking forward to our annual Kindergarten Orientation on Monday, May 1 between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. All rising kindergarten students and their families are invited to attend this hour-long event where students will get to meet other future eagles, attend specials and meet the staff. Read more about the registration process. There’s an easy five-step process outlined for parents looking to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at Oak View (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready to join our nest!
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Proposed Updates to the 2023-24 Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), and Feedback Opportunities
The Department of Special Services will host a virtual meeting for the FCPS community regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) regulation on Monday, April 10, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the suggested updates and ask questions via Zoom Chat. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish. A certified deaf interpreter will be available as well. Please register online.
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Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl
Last month, the division hosted a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives.
The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Woodson High School. Transportation will be available from select schools throughout the county. View the registration page for details.
Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for more information. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones.
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Magnet School Information Nights
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts.
Hunters Woods Elementary School
Bailey’s Primary School
Bailey’s Upper Elementary School.
FCPS will be accepting applications for its elementary magnet school programs through Wednesday, April 12, at 4 p.m. Get more information about parent information nights and the magnet school lottery, or on the schools, their programs, and locations.
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Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families
With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here. Check out the flyers in our Friday Folder.
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Strategic Planning Virtual Community Forums
View Updated Draft Goals for FCPS’ New Strategic Plan
We are excited to show you the most recent version of proposed goals for the new Strategic Plan. Join us for a virtual community forum and see how your survey feedback has helped inform the latest draft of the plan. Community forums are open to parents/caregivers, staff, students, and community members. Please register by clicking on one of the following dates:
We appreciate your continued involvement throughout every step of this important process. Together, we will help ensure a thriving future for each and every FCPS student. Visit our Strategic Planning webpage.
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Parent Information Line Available in Eight Languages
Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.
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FCPS PreK/Head Start Information
Does Your Child Qualify for PreK or Early Head Start?
FCPS PreK and Early Head Start Programs provide a quality preschool experience with no cost to qualifying families who live in Fairfax County. Your family may qualify for preK or Early Head Start if you:
- have a child who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30,
- receive free or reduced-price school meals, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Social Security Income, and/or are considered homeless per definition of the McKinney Vento Act, or
- receive resources such as from a shelter and/or the FCPS homeless liaison office.
Though many families may qualify, spaces are limited. Selection is based on need, not “first come, first serve”, with pre-K priority given to 4 year olds. It is important for all families to apply as soon as possible.
Early Head Start is for children 2 years of age and younger, and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon, and Springfield areas.
Visit the Pre-K and Early Head Start webpage for more information, or call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
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Good News Around FCPS
Oak View is glad to share the good news happening around FCPS in this section. Each week check back for happenings around FCPS!
Eighth-grader Dahlia Kassim is used to being surrounded by fish, having a pond with hundreds in her backyard. But she and other Luther Jackson Middle School classmates found out fish can contribute to something they didn't expect: farming.
The Fairfax County, Virginia, teen known as the “Quadg0d” lived up to his name at the World Figure Skating Championships by landing the competition’s first-ever quadruple axel.
The 68th annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair showcased over 300 high school science projects.
Their fine-tuned friendship was geared for success. When sophomore Dominic Prakash and freshman David Plum became friends during auto mechanics classes at Reston’s South Lakes High School 40 years ago, they had no inkling of what the future held.
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Friday Folder Contents
Oak View uses Schoology for all Friday Folder contents.
All flyers are posted to Schoology Course: Oak View All Parents.
- Calendar Reminders
- Spring Break April 3-7
- Early Release April 13
- Teacher Workday April 14 - No School
- Yearbooks on SALE - through April 14
- Spring Picture Day - April 17
- Kindness Spirit Weeks - April 10-20
- Oak View Outdoor Extravaganza - April 18
- Kindergarten Orientation - May 1
- 6th Grade Families Reminder
- Robinson Pyramid Art Show - April 19
- AAP Spring Newsletter
- Tutor.com Information
- TJ Techstravaganza
- SoCo Summer Strings Camp
- Springfield Challenger Baseball
- Summer Reading Skills Program
- Run the Greenway
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Upcoming Events
April 3-7: Spring Break
April 10-20: Kindness Weeks (See Daily Calendar)
April 11: OV PTA Meeting (7:00 p.m. Zoom)
April 12: Wear Blue to Support Autism Awareness
April 13: 2-hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:15 p.m.)
April 14: Teacher Workday - No school for students
April 14: Last Day to purchase yearbooks - see above
April 17: Spring Picture Day
April 18: think kindness School-wide Assembly
April 18: Oak View Outdoor Extravaganza - (5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Playground)
April 19: Wear Purple to Support Military Connected Youth
April 19: Robinson Pyramid Art Show (Robinson Gym)
May 1: Kindergarten Orientation (4:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
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Want To Be Involved?
Visit the Oak View PTA website for all sponsored events and activities.
FCPS' Technology@Home program provides an opportunity for FCPS students and staff to purchase technology products at discounted rates. See how to save on technology products.
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