Happy Diwali
Happy Diwali to all those who celebrated this day and the victory of light over darkness. This year's Diwali artwork was created by Chantilly High School student Rijuta D. as part of the FCPS Observance Design Challenge for Students.
🎨 Observance Graphics Created by Students in Design Challenge
In May, the FCPS Office of Communications called for entries for new graphics to help acknowledge the religious and cultural observances identified on the 2023-24 School Year Calendar. Eleven winning designs will be featured on FCPS and school social media platforms, and in newsletters leading up to the holidays starting with Diwali, which falls on Sunday, November 12. See the full list of winners.
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We LOVE Our Veterans!
Oak View was delighted to welcome so many veterans and active duty military with connections to our school community at our tribute this past Friday. We thank all honored guests who took time to attend one of our favorite assemblies of the year. Our students were elated to see their family recognized and proudly sang patriotic songs they had been learning in advance of the event. Our students also learned about America's White Table and the significance of these remembrances. We would like to thank our School Culture and Climate Committee for their planning of this special day as well as the donations of goodies from our PTA that our Veterans were able to enjoy in advance of the assemblies.
Gratitude Lunch Success
Oak View was thrilled to welcome more than 200 families to celebrate our annual Gratitude Lunch! Students and families were treated to a traditional turkey lunch with all the fixings - including a special pumpkin snickerdoodle cookie! Thank you to all who were able to attend and our amazing food service team for making this lunch service a smooth success!
Nominate an Outstanding Oak View Employee Today!
Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for an Oak View Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link:
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding New Teacher (within first 3 years)
- Outstanding Principal
- Outstanding Leader
- Outstanding Professional Employee
- Outstanding Operational Employee
You may nominate one or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.) All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category!
The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. Please contact Oak View Employee Recognition Staff Sponsor, Ms. Allison Sheppard with any questions, (amsheppard@fcps.edu). Thank you for considering participating in the Employee Awards nominations!
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Makeup Picture Day Thursday
Oak View reminds families about our picture makeup day scheduled for Thursday, November 16. Students who were absent or not yet enrolled will have the opportunity to have their picture taken. If a student is having a picture retaken, they must bring their original picture package with them.
For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
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Oak View Elementary SCHOOL PICTURES ARE ONLINE NOW!
Oak View families should have received an email recently from Victor O'Neill Studios as student images are now online. If you do not see it in their inbox, check the spam/junk folder. The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank your school for a great picture day!
Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late!
Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass
use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
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Candy Wrapper Recycling - ENDS FRIDAY!
Oak View is collecting all types of candy wrappers again this year! Students can drop all candy wrappers in the Trash or Treasure box, which can be found in the front lobby in front of the office. Collection ends this Friday, November 17.
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Important Laptop Care Reminders
We have recently noticed an increase in broken laptops at school. We are seeing students dropping laptops, banging on keys, and even losing laptops. We’d like to ask for your help in reminding students that school laptops need to be treated with care and respect. Our school laptops are valuable and expensive educational tools that help support our learning here at Oak View. We thank you for your support in instilling a sense of responsibility in our students.
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OV PTA Mod Pizza Restaurant Night TONIGHT
Oak View invites all families to order from Mod Pizza at 11048 Lee Hwy Fairfax and mention Oak View PTA in your order. 20% of proceeds go back to the OV PTA. Enjoy some Monday Night Pizza!
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OV PTA Meeting This Tuesday & No Fuss Fundraiser
Oak View invites all families to join our next PTA meeting this Tuesday, November 14 at 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. We will learn about upcoming community happenings and look forward to your partnership. In addition, we will hear more about the No Fuss Fundraiser happening now! Thank you in advance for your contribution! Did you know that 100% of your contribution goes directly back to our students and school? PTA funds support numerous activities including free family events (Fall Fest, Book-swap Bingo, Movie Night & more), teacher supply purchases, grade-level special activity funds, capital improvements at school (new projector in cafeteria), staff recognitions, field trip transportation, assemblies & more! Read more about the fundraiser here. Hope to see you online Tuesday evening!
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Full-Time Level IV Referral Meeting - November 29
Oak View Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Mrs. Moreno-Dunk, will host her next parent information meeting on Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. This presentation will provide families with information about how current FCPS students are screened for full time (also called Level IV) AAP Services. The full-time services referral deadline for all students in grades 2-6 is Friday, December 15.
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Peter Pan Jr. Sign Up - Coming Soon!
Oak View reminds all 6th grade students that the deadline to sign up for Peter Pan Jr is less than one month away, December 6. Complete the Google Form today! This includes stage roles and behind-the-scenes roles. Depending on the role, students who want to work on stage crew can still be on stage. Encourage your child to audition!
**Students will not be accepted after December 6, so sign up soon!
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Support 6th Grade Peter Pan Jr at Spartans!
Oak View invites all families to take a night or two off from left-overs and visit Spartans on Tuesday, November 28 or Wednesday, November 29 and support the production of Oak View's first musical in quite some time! That's right, show this flyer on your phone or enter Oak View Elementary in the notes section of your online order and a portion of the proceeds will go towards the Peter Pan Jr Fundraiser! Thank you in advance for your support and consideration - tell your friends and neighbors as well!
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Upcoming Author Visit
Oak View is excited to welcome children's book author, Tracey Kyle on December 13. She will meet with our kindergarten and our first grade students and we thank Mrs. Atkins, Oak View Librarian, for making this possible. In addition to attending the author visit, students/families who elect to pre-purchase a book will have the chance to have it personalized from Ms. Kyle during her visit. The book purchase is completely optional and deadline to order is December 4. Books ordered through Bard’s Alley will be delivered to Oak View and more info is available at here.
Additional titles can be purchased through Bookshop and will be delivered to your home.
Questions? Contact Marcie Atkins, Librarian, mfatkins@fcps.edu
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:
Click the links above to register for the events. For more information, visit the Family Resource Center webpage.
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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
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Thank You Voters! 2023 School Bond Referendum Passed
🏗️ Thank you to the Fairfax citizens who supported the 2023 Bond Referendum. Roughly 67% of those voting in the 2023 election supported the $435 million bond referendum, continuing a long history of school bond approvals in Fairfax County.
Stay engaged as we build our future. Keep up-to-date on construction and capital improvements across FCPS by visiting our Capital Improvement Project webpage.
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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!
A total of 628 Fairfax County Public Schools students have been named National Merit Commended Scholars by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Robinson Secondary School has a dedicated team of band directors and students. The school’s symphonic band is populated with high achievers who love playing music and give their all to the program. Their hard work is getting noticed in Virginia and nationally.
Before high school students dazzle audiences with a musical or play each fall and spring, it takes a lot of preparation and rehearsals well in advance of the shows.
Students at Fairfax High School’s auto technical program are getting hands-on experience fixing cars, offering a lifeline to careers in the auto mechanic industry.
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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 and include the items below:
- Nominate Oak View Employee
- Federal Impact Aid Survey
- Author Visit Information
- Trash-Treasure Candy Wrapper Recycling
- Full-Time Level IV AAP Referral Parent Info Meeting 11/29
- Birthday Book Donation
- Peter Pan Jr Sign Up
- Peter Pan Jr Fundraiser at Spartans!
- PTA Papa Johns 40/10 Flyer
- Mod Pizza Fundraiser - 11/13
- Falls Church High School - Annie Production
- Burke Basketball
- Christmas Cantata
- Burke Presbyterian Community Table
- Annandale Boys and Girls Rec Basketball
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Upcoming Events
November 13: Mod Pizza Night - OV PTA
November 14: OV PTA Meeting (Virtual 8:00 p.m. via Zoom)
November 16: Picture Retake/Makeup Day
November 22: Last Day for OV PTA No Fuss Fundraiser
November 22-24: Thanksgiving Holiday - School Closed
November 28 & 29: Spartans Fundraiser for Peter Pan Jr.
November 29: Level IV AAP Referral Information Meeting
December 6: Peter Pan Jr Sign Up Deadline
December 15: Full-time AAP Services (Level IV) Referral Deadline
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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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