Oak View Office Closed - Return Jan. 2
Oak View's office will be closed for the duration of winter break. We look forward to welcoming students, staff and families back on Tuesday, January 2. Enjoy this time with family and friends and we wish you all a happy and healthy new year!
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Oak View Community Cares!
Oak View was so appreciative of the food donations over the last three weeks for Food for Others. As a result of your generous donations, more than 900 pounds of food was collected and donated. Thank you Oak View for getting in the giving spirit and making a difference within our very own community! We thank the Student Leadership Team and staff sponsors for organizing such an impactful event!
From Food for Others:
“Thank you to the students, teachers and of course the parents for their efforts in helping the community.”
Sounds of the Season Band Concert
Oak View students and families were treated last Thursday to a Sounds of the Season band performance, led by Band Directors, Mrs. Andray and Ms. VanHorne. We thank our directors for their amazing efforts to get our students concert ready in only 12 short weeks. We look forward to future assemblies and concerts and thank our students and families for their dedication to practice at home as we know it makes a difference in school!
Makeup Pictures Now Available
Student pictures from Oak View’s recent Makeup/Retake Day are now viewable online.
Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc
Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures, please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
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Staying Healthy This Cold/Flu Season
Cases of RSV, the flu, and other viruses often rise this time of year. It is important for students to wash their hands regularly and cover their coughs and sneezes. Please monitor your child’s health daily and keep them at home if they are sick. Visit FCPS' Health and Safety Guidance webpage for more tips.
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Winter Student Birthday? Consider a Birthday Book Donation to OV Library
Does your child have an upcoming winter birthday? We invite you to donate a book to our school library in your child’s honor during their birthday month! The book you purchase will receive a bookplate inside indicating the book was purchased in honor of your child’s birthday. Please see current wish list and book purchasing guidelines listed in Friday Folder Flyer linked here.
You are also welcome to purchase the book from any local bookstore. Bard’s Alley, Scrawl Books, and One More Page Books would all be willing to order and ship books.
If you wish to purchase something not on this list, please email our school librarian, Mrs. Atkins first (mfatkins@fcps.edu). All books in the library must follow the acquisitions guidelines from FCPS.
This is a completely optional activity and one we thank you for considering. All student birthdays are recognized at Oak View through their name on the morning announcements and a post card and birthday pencil from administration. Oak View does not permit food celebrations due to severe and life-threatening food allergies.
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Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school.
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Winter Break Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools has the following resources available to assist families over winter break:
- ⛄Student and Family Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
- School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.
- Promoting Mental Wellness During Winter Break
Although mental health indicators have improved over the past year, Fairfax County Youth Survey (FCYS) data suggest that more than 25% of students in 8th to 12th grade feel sad or hopeless every day for two weeks or more in a row. The holidays can be a time to reduce stress, but they can also contribute to it. Here are some tips for making winter break a positive time for the young people in your life.
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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 Virginia high school marching band is hoping to be number “one,” getting major attention as legendary band Metallica prepares to select winners in a national competition.
In a Chantilly, Virginia, ballroom with 800 other librarians, Rachel Grover started to cry.
Roundup of stories. FCPS mentioned starting in paragraphs 4 and 28.
A fourth-grade class at Haycock Elementary School will recite famous American speeches, including Abraham Lincoln’s 1865 inaugural address, at Ford’s Theatre in early February as part of the Abraham Lincoln Oratory Residency and Festival.
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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:
- Winter Break Reminders
- Preparing for Winter Weather
- Birthday Book Donation
- PTA Papa Johns 40/10 Flyer
- Annandale Boys and Girls Rec Basketball
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Upcoming Events
December 18 - January 1: Winter Break - School and Office Closed
January 2: Students return to school
January 9: OV PTA Meeting (8:00 p.m. Zoom)
January 15: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (School is Closed)
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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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