Oak View Review

Oak View PTA Meeting Tuesday @ 6:30 

Oak View invites all families to join our upcoming PTA meeting this Tuesday, February 13 at 6:30 pm. This is a new and earlier time to support the attendance needs of more families! See you on Zoom!

Oak View Invites Military-Connected Families to Join Upcoming Celebration

FCPS has selected the schools in Robinson Pyramid (including all Oak View students and families-from Robinson and Woodson pyramids) to showcase our community of military-connected students and families as part of their district-wide Month of the Military Child celebration in April.  Military-connected students and their parent/guardian will have a short photography session, followed by an optional video interview. As a token of appreciation for your participation, professional digital photographs will be gifted. Any family members are welcome but must include the parent/guardian who is in the military.

When: Tuesday, February 27, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Snow day: Thursday, February 29) 

Where: Robinson Secondary School - Door 1

What to Wear: Service members, thank you for wearing your military uniform.  

Please RSVP by completing this registration by Tuesday, February 20. You will receive a confirmation email with more information prior to February 27. 

Thank you for your participation. Thank you for your service.

Operation Rise Returns to Oak View

Oak View is excited about the return of Operation Rise. This unique club is for 5^th and 6^th grade students interested in an after-school program where hands-on science experiments are taught by Robinson students. The free program will be held at Oak View over six Thursdays between February and May. See the flyer for more details and registration information.

Candy Wrapper Recycling

Oak View is again collecting all types of candy wrappers for recycling! 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 for the next few weeks.

Oak View Yearbooks On Sale Now

Oak View yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbook pricing starts at $17 and there are a variety of options and packages. All orders and pre-payments should be made through the Lifetouch Oak View portal at ybpay.com using school code 14947424. Payments should not be sent to school. We thank our 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 12

Oak View Kindergarten Registration Now OPEN

Oak View is ready to welcome our newest eagle family members to the nest as Kindergarten Registration is now open. Registering early has many benefits, most important of which is identifying our staffing needs early in the season. Mrs. O'Brien, our school registrar, is taking appointments to register now. She can be contacted at 703-764-7100. For more registration information, please click here. 

Kindergarten Orientation will be coming later this spring and once a date is confirmed, we will advertise here.

Calendar Update - Student Holiday March 5

Oak View reminds families that earlier this school year, Tuesday, March 5 was changed to a student holiday and teacher workday. This is due to the large number of school locations used as polling locations for the Virginia primary. 

Lexia Parent Night: How We Help Your Child Learn to Read

FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools to use as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. It also provides teachers with data to identify students who need additional support, and the ability to know which specific concepts and skills to prioritize. Attend an information night on Monday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m., at Thoreau Middle School. Parents/caregivers will learn more about Lexia, and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom and supporting student growth in reading. Attendees will also get tips for supporting their students at home.

Register to attend or submit a question in advance. Unable to attend in person? Join on Zoom. 

Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third grade. 

Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps

Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. 

Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.

Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts. 

If you are interested in sending your student to an elementary magnet school program, consider attending a school-based information night at Hunters Woods Elementary School, Bailey’s Primary Elementary School, or Bailey’s Upper Elementary School. 

Information nights will provide an opportunity to learn about individual school programs, student eligibility, the lottery process, and transportation.

Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12. Get more information about the schools, their programs, and locations.

What Families Can Do to Fight Drug Misuse

FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.

What can families do?

• Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink. 
• Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success. 
• Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage. 
• Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors. 
• Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”

Visit FCPS’ website for more information.

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!

• 2/7/24 WUSA - Grammy-winning Virginia teacher talks 'whirlwind' weekend

The 2024 Grammy Music Educator of the Year is back in class after an exciting trip to Los Angeles. Annie Ray, an orchestra director at Annandale High School, spent the weekend rubbing shoulders with some big celebrities. Now she is reunited with her students, bringing some well-deserved hardware with her. 

• 2/7/24 WTOP - ‘Everything is math:’ How a Fairfax Co. teacher is using the Super Bowl to teach students tricky topics

In Paul Malc’s math class at Mantua Elementary on Wednesday afternoon, the longtime teacher asked his students to raise their hands if they plan to watch the Super Bowl.

• 2/7/24 NBC Washington - ‘The math of football': How a Virginia teacher uses sports in the classroom

A public school teacher in Fairfax County, Virginia, ties his math lessons to football, aiming for his students to better understand and engage with class content. 

• 2/7/24 Connection Newspapers - Local Students Among 40 Science Talent Finalists

Two local students are among the top 40 finalists in this year’s Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest science and math competition for high school seniors.

• 2/6/24 Virginia Patch - Deaf, Hard Of Hearing Students Gain Confidence Through Vienna Contest

Students who are deaf or hard of hearing can practice their communication skills and gain confidence through a contest hosted by the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna.