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Oak View Spring Clean-Up Event - Saturday!

As we look forward to spring, we're excited to invite you to join us for our family spring cleanup day. On March 16, from 9 to 12, we'll be rolling up our sleeves to tackle some projects like weeding and picking up any trash that has accumulated around the campus. Let’s get together and make our campus look beautiful!  Please bring gloves and any shovels or rakes that you may have available. Our rain date will be April 6, and if you sign up on our Sign Up Genius we can let you know any updates on the morning of the cleanup.  If you have any questions, you can reach out to Oak View’s Get2Green Coordinators: Kim Andray and Amy Riddick. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to make our school grounds shine!

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 & Kinder Orientation is 4/2 at 2:30

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. 

Kindergarten Orientation is set for Tuesday, April 2 at 2:30 pm.

• Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.

💻 Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.

OV PTA Meeting Tuesday Night & Treasurer Hunt!

OV PTA invites all families to our next PTA meeting Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30 pm via Zoom! One of the topics will be securing volunteers for our upcoming PTA Board positions including Treasurer!

Join a Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs

A community conversation addressing the opioid crisis within Northern Virginia and Fairfax County Public Schools will be held Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., in the auditorium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Please enter through Door #14. 

All attendees will receive a free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.   

This discussion will provide families, staff, and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. The material discussed is suitable for students in grades 6-12. Together as a community, we aim to explore collaborative strategies to minimize the impact of these harmful and too-often fatal substances.

Language interpretation services are available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed. Learn more about the event and register online. 

Take the Family Engagement Survey!

FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.

The survey is available in 10 languages. All responses are confidential. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage. 

Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8 

A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.  

Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.

Oak View will work with students to encourage safe viewing during our dismissal that day.

Bipartisan Study Finds Virginia Public School Divisions Receive Less Funding per Student Than Other States

The School Board recently adopted FCPS’ FY 2025 Advertised Budget. Meeting budget needs becomes more of a challenge with underfunding by the state, using staffing formulas that continue to result in school districts not receiving the actual support needed for excellent public education. A staffing formula is the method for calculating the number of positions that need to be assigned to meet program needs. 

Did You Know?

In July 2023, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) released a study of Virginia’s K-12 funding formulas. The report found that Virginia school divisions receive less funding per student than the 50-state average, the regional average, and many of Virginia’s neighboring states including West Virginia, Maryland, and Kentucky. Learn more about the JLARC study. View FCPS’ budget development timeline. 

Contact your state officials to provide feedback on funding for K-12 education.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources.

Upcoming Religious Observances

Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact their student's teacher regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.

Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps

Have you made summer plans for your child yet? Are you looking for a summer camp for your child with special needs?

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.

The Family Resource Center has compiled information on summer camps including local options, camps for students with special needs (sorted by need), and camps for students experiencing grief or who have parents in the military. 

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.

Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:

• Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
• Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
• Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
• Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
• Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
• Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.

Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

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!

• 3/9/24 Inside Nova - South Lakes beats Patriot to win first state title in boys basketball

They met as one in front of their bench as the horn sounded, a mass of humanity jumping up and down as a 46-year wait came to an end.

• 3/8/24 Fairfax Times - Lake Braddock Gymnastics captures state title

The Lake Braddock Bruins captured their third consecutive Class 6 state title on Feb. 17 at Ocean Lakes High in Virginia Beach. The team breezed past Battlefield with 148.325 points while finishing first in all four events: bars, vault, beam, and floor. 

• 3/8/24 Fairfax Times - Real Food for Kids continues to fight hunger in the DMV

Real Food for Kids hosted its 12th annual Culinary Challenge at Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria on March 2.