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OV Field Day - Friday, 10/27

Oak View will host our annual Field Day on Friday, October 27! Grades K-3 will participate from 9:30 to 11:30 and Grades 4-6 will participate from 12:45-2-45. Send students with sunscreen applied at home, water bottles and hats to wear during event.

We appreciate all of the parents who have volunteered to date and there is still room for a few more, especially in the afternoon times for grades 4-6.  

Field Day Volunteer Form

We thank our Oak View PE Department, Mr. Corey and Mr. Hutzel for their awesome planning for a smooth event, year after year!

*We have scheduled Tuesday, October 31 as our rain date.

Peter Pan Jr. Sign Up Now Open

Oak View is so excited to bring Peter Pan Jr. to our community. This will be a 6th grade student production and we were delighted to welcome so many parents last Friday for the information meeting. The Sign-Up is now open and available in the email sent to all 6th grade families last week. Community show dates are scheduled for June 5 & 6! This production is being directed by Oak View Staff, Mrs. Sweet and Mrs. Farris and Oak View Parent, Mrs. Aldridge. This is an optional activity and one where every interested sixth-grade student can support the production whether on-stage or behind the scenes!

Calendar Reminders - End of Quarter

Oak View reminds all families about our upcoming early release and days off. Friday, November 3 is a two-hour early release and students will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m. Monday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 7 are teacher workdays. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Wednesday, November 8.

Oak View Gratitude Luncheon on Friday, November 10

Oak View invites all families to join their Oak View Eagle for lunch on Friday, November 10 for our annual Gratitude Lunch. The menu includes a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings! Please make sure to add funds to your child's MySchoolBucks account to expedite payment during this very busy lunch day!

OV PTA - Taco Bamba TUESDAY

Oak View reminds all families that our OV PTA has an upcoming spirit night on Tuesday, October 24 at Taco Bamba at University Mall. Be sure to mention Oak View PTA when ordering or enter code OESPTA online and 20% of proceeds will go to OV PTA. We thank our OV PTA for creating these community opportunities for our students and families!

SACC Socktober Needs Your Help

Oak View SACC is again collecting new sock donations throughout the month of October and beginning of November. All donations will go to support those in the community who need them. Please donate NEW socks to help show that even the smallest acts of love, like donating a pair of socks, can make a big difference in the lives of our neighbors. All socks must be in a pair and brand new or unworn. All sizes, colors and styles are welcome! Socks can be turned into collection bins outside the office through November 3. Thank you in advance for your support and kindness!

Federal Impact Aid Survey: Now Online

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. To make it easier, the form is now available online in SIS ParentVUE. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Once logged in to SIS ParentVUE, click “Online Packets” in the top right corner. Then, select “Federal Impact Aid Survey.” Get more information.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. Find out how to get technical support for ParentVUE. 

Public Comment Opportunities for Woodson High School Renaming Process Underway

The Fairfax County School Board voted to proceed with the renaming process for 

W.T. Woodson High School. This kicks off a second round of public engagement focused on determining a new name for the school. 

Based on community input, the Superintendent recommended the School Board and the public consider the two most popular name suggestions, Woodson High School and Carter G. Woodson High School, along with continued public input.

The public is invited to share its input on suggested names in three ways:

• Complete the online feedback form (October 13 - November 9 at noon)
• Attend a Community Meeting at Woodson High School Cafeteria “A” (October 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Please pre-register (not required to attend, but does help us plan)
• Attend the Public Hearing at Luther Jackson Middle School (October 24, 5:30 p.m.)
• A link to sign up to speak will be posted on the Woodson High School Renaming webpage soon.

Following this second round of public meetings, the School Board will take final action to officially rename the high school at its November 9 Business Meeting.

Stay informed about this process by visiting the Woodson High School Renaming webpage.

Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Kick Off 

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations  

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future: A Community Conversation. Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to:

• Madison High School on Tuesday, October 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Liberty Middle School on Wednesday, October 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help with planning. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. 

Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid. Your voice matters! 

Dyslexia Open House

📖 Dyslexia Open House

FCPS will host a Dyslexia Open House on Thursday, October 26, 4-6 p.m., at 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, Virginia. This event is open to families and staff members who would like to learn more about dyslexia and how FCPS supports students with dyslexia.

For the first hour, participants will have the opportunity to visit tables set up with information from a variety of FCPS offices including the Office of the Ombuds, Office of School Psychology, and the Office of Special Education Instruction. During the second hour, speakers will address the importance of dyslexia awareness and how you can support your student with dyslexia. Please register in advance.

November Events Hosted by the Family Resource Center

The Family Resource Center (FRC) offers free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. The FRC is hosting the following events in November:

• Sibshops: An Exciting, In-Person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs, Monday, November 6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at Providence Community Center.
• SibTeen: An Exciting, In-Person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs, Monday, November 6, 1-4 p.m., at Providence Community Center.
• Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair, Thursday, November 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Annandale High School (Cafeteria).
• Coping Strategies for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress: Part Two (virtual), Friday, November 10, 10-11:30 a.m. 
• Funcionamiento Ejecutivo - Ayudando a tus hijos con la organización, la regulación emocional , y la flexibilidad (presentado en español), Friday, November 17, 10-11:30 a.m.

Click the links above to register for the events. For more information, visit the Family Resource Center webpage.

Military Families Newsletter

📰 Newsletter for Military-Connected Families

Did you know that the Office of Family and School Partnerships publishes a monthly newsletter for military-connected families? Subscribe today.

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Saves Lives

Information was recently posted to the Healthy Minds Blog on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and other resources for suicide prevention. 

The Healthy Minds Blog shares information related to youth mental health and wellness. Articles include tips and strategies for increasing wellness and resiliency, as well as fostering success at home, at school, and in the community.

The Healthy Minds Blog is a collaborative project between Fairfax County Public Schools and the Prevention Unit of the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Subscribe to Healthy Minds and receive a quarterly digest of articles.

School Bonds on Ballot November 7

🏗️ How School Building Projects are Selected 

Each year, the Fairfax County School Board and FCPS staff members work with the community to develop an updated five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for school building and renovation projects. To develop the CIP, the school system assesses changes in expected enrollments, academic programs, and facility conditions to determine priorities for new construction, renovations, and other capital facility projects. The School Board then evaluates the affordability of these school needs against other countywide requirements to determine the bond proposal. 

The School Board is committed to protecting the community’s investment in schools and other buildings, which have a combined present value approaching $6.5 billion. Not only do these facilities wear out over time, but they also become outdated, both technologically and instructionally. FCPS renovates its schools to ensure that students countywide have effective and efficient learning environments.

The 2023 Bond Referendum will be on the ballot in November. Vote on Tuesday, November 7. Learn more about registering to vote.

Sub and Save the Day! Make a SUBstantial Difference!

Oak View has a strong group of substitute teachers and we are always looking for kind and caring substitute teachers and substitute instructional assistants to add to our pool! Substitutes ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers and instructional assistants need to be out of the classroom. Substitute teaching is a great opportunity for future teachers, stay-at-home parents, retirees, college students, part-time employees, and anyone who wants to make a difference!

We provide substitutes with a flexible work schedule that a substitute teacher or substitute instructional assistant can tailor to their needs. This includes choosing the grade level(s) and subjects a substitute would like to teach, schools they would like to work at, and more!

• 💲 Substitutes to Receive High-Volume Pay on High-Volume Days

The School Board has approved a list of 18 days for substitutes to receive high-volume pay. All teacher substitutes will receive their hourly pay plus an additional $80 for each high-volume day they work. See the list of high-volume days and more information. 

A bonus program for substitutes who accept more than the 10 required days has also been approved. Substitutes working 50 days within a school year, will earn a $200 bonus. Substitutes working 100 days within a school year, will earn a $300 bonus. Substitutes working 150 days within a school year, will earn a $400 bonus. Get more information on this sub bonus program. 

FCPS is always looking for kind and caring substitute teachers. Weekly virtual substitute teacher information sessions are held each Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m.  

Read here for more information.

How to Access Free Resources from Tutor.com

All FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, one-on-one online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Student participation is optional and parents/caregivers can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Get more information on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services webpage.

Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following: Elementary - How It Works and Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu. 

Lightspeed Report on Child's Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

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!

• 10/20/23 Fairfax Times - Woodson student is top young scientist

Heman Bekele, a W.T. Woodson High School student, recently won the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and earned the distinction of ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’ for developing a body soap that can be used to treat skin cancers. 

• 10/17/23 Fox 5 - FCPS student named "Top Young Scientist" 

FOX 5 DC got the chance to speak with 3M's Top Young Scientist. Fairfax County Public Schools student Herman Bekele shared his reaction to the honor. (Also on Yahoo! News.)

• 10/16/23 Virginia Patch - Langley, McLean High Schools Make Highest Level On 2023 AP Honor Roll

McLean High School and Langley High School and 15 other Fairfax County high schools received recognition for excellence in Advanced Placement programs.

• 10/16/23 WJLA - Fairfax County elementary schools cultivate healthy habits with weekly farmer's markets

Two Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) said they use farmer's markets and outdoor education to teach students about healthy eating