You're Invited! Heritage Night at Oak View - TONIGHT
Hooray! Hooray! It's finally here! Oak View staff have been planning Heritage Night since late fall. We are so excited to invite all families to join us for our first Heritage Night - Around the World in One Night tonight, Wednesday, May 29. This event is hosted by Oak View staff and made possible by participation from our large and diverse Oak View community! Join us at this FREE event as we celebrate Oak View students’ and families’ traditions and customs. Students and families will get to sample traditional food, participate in games and activities, and students can walk the runaway in their favorite attire.
We thank the large number of families who have signed up to participate to make this evening so special and truly representative of our diverse Oak View community!
Please consider volunteering in some way and join us to celebrate!
Class Placement Information
Oak View invites you to share your valuable input regarding the best placement for your child for the upcoming 2024/2025 school year (SY). In addition to your input, we also consider the specific learning needs of each child, academic levels of performance, student records, teacher recommendations regarding learning styles, work habits and student needs and finally, input from counselors and specialists. We ask that forms are completed by Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Please complete a separate form for each child.
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ALL Oak View Library Books DUE TODAY - Please return ASAP
Oak View asks all families to help their students remember that all library books must be returned today, Wednesday, May 29! Please help Mrs. Atkins and Mrs. Carlsson have a 100% return rate and look under beds, behind night tables and in the car for those precious Oak View library books. Please return as soon as possible as inventory begins soon and all books must be accounted for our replaced by families. Thank you for your help!
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You're Invited! Book Fair Family Night THIS FRIDAY, May 31!
Oak View in collaboration with Oak View PTA are inviting you to our final Book Fair of the year, kicking off with Family Night including local author, John Gallagher Book Signing, Fairfax County Librarians and Kona Ice on Friday, May 31 from 5:00 - 7:30. This is a fun way to dive into summer and pick up some awesome summer reads for your children. Oak View encourages all families to support summer reading for our students, whether they are reading to you or you are reading to them, please read! Students will visit the Book Fair the following week of June 3 with their classes.
Family Night details:
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BREAKING NEWS - Author John Gallagher will be present and signing Max Meow books
- Stock up for summer reading!
- Librarians from Fairfax County Public Library will do grade level specific book talks, sign kids and parents up for library cards and share about the summer reading program!
- We will also have Kona Ice of North Fairfax County on site from 4:45-7:15. Enjoy a cool, refreshing treat before or after browsing.
Book Fair Week Hours:
June 3 10:30am-4:00pm
June 4 8:30am-4:00pm
June 5 8:30am-4:00pm
June 6 8:30am-4:00pm
June 7 8:30am-2:00pm
Book Fair Week - Volunteers Needed
The book fair will be open during the week of June 3-7 and all students will have the opportunity to visit it with their class.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to make the book fair a success! Volunteers are needed both for family night and during the week and we appreciate your help. Click here to sign up.
How to Pay
Cash
Check (Payable to Oak View PTA)
Credit Card
eWallet
Directions for eWallet are available below:
eWallet Details:
If you want to forget the stress of lost or forgotten money on book fair day, be sure to set your child up with an eWallet!
eWallet works like a pre-authorization on your credit/debit card- your child can spend up to the amount you set, but you will only be charged for what they actually spend. For example- if you set your eWallet at $30.00, and your child's total comes to $17.50, you will only be charged $17.50. The $12.50 remainder can be spent later in the week at the book fair (and charged when it's spent) or not used (and not charged) at all!
Information can be found here: Bookworm Central ewallet sign in | ewallet login (bookwormbmaps.com)
Please note that if you have set one up for previous book fairs, you must set up a NEW one, as they expire after each fair.
You're Invited! Oak View Strings Concerts - May 30 & June 5
Oak View invites families to come and celebrate at our Spring Strings Concert! Mr. Miller and Ms. Lubinski have again prepared our 4th, 5th and 6th grade students to showcase their talents and you are invited. 4th Grade students will be performing at Oak View Gym on Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. and 5th & 6th students will perform at Oak View Gym on Wednesday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. See you there!
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You're Invited! Oak View Band Concert - June 4
Oak View invites families to come and celebrate at our Spring Band Concert! Mrs. Andray and Ms. Van Horne have again created a musical masterpiece for our 5th and 6th grade students and you are invited. Students will be performing at Robinson Theatre on Tuesday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m. See you there!
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Limited Quantity of Yearbooks ON SALE
Pre-ordered yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school! A limited number of extra books will be available for sale. If you missed the pre-order and would like to purchase a copy, you can pay online at www.myschoolbucks.com. The cost is $17.00. Once the books are gone, the site will show as sold out. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 703-764-7100.
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You're Invited! Spring Portraits for sale online through May 30
Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online! All orders will include free shipping until May 30. Questions regarding portraits can be directed to underclass@vosphoto.com
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Spotlight was bright on Oak View Peter Pan Players
Oak View was so proud of our Peter Pan Players who performed last week! This cast and crew made up of nearly 60 sixth grade students wowed four large audiences - two school shows (300-400 students each) and two evening performances for the community. Families traveled from near and far (California, Scotland and many others) to see our Oak View Eagles shine in the spotlight! Special guests attendees also included FCPS School Board Member, Ms. Anderson (Springfield District), FCPS School Board Staff Aide, Mr. Farrar (Braddock District), FCPS Region 4 Executive Principal, Mr. Jagels and FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Reid. We could not have been more proud of the tireless efforts of our students, staff, volunteers and families to bring this production to life! Special thanks and appreciation to our directors, Mrs. Sweet, Mrs. Farris and Mrs. Aldridge. We look forward to continuing this tradition next school year!
In case you missed it, see below for a repeat post from FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Reid's Weekly Reflections!
On Wednesday night I stopped by Oak View Elementary School to check out the sixth-grade production of Peter Pan, Jr. Congratulations to staff sponsors Elizabeth Sweet and Rebecca Farris and to the students and their parents for their hard work in putting the show together!
Oak View is thrilled to begin what is hoped to be an annual musical theater tradition for sixth-grade students that will foster growth through a high-quality fine arts experience while building inner confidence, strength of character, resilience, and a true understanding of teamwork. Go Eagles!
School Board Votes to Adopt Fiscal Year 2025 Approved Budget
The Fairfax County School Board to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Approved Budget at their board meeting last night. The FY 2025 Approved Budget totals $3.7 billion — a net increase of $233.2 million or 6.6% over the previous year.
The FY 2025 Approved Budget focuses on providing educational excellence for all students and ensuring that employees’ hard work and dedication are acknowledged through competitive compensation. Both of these efforts fully align with the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Nearly 86% of the Approved Budget is targeted at instruction. Key budget highlights include funding for a 4% compensation increase for all employees; maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students; and expanding athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.
Watch the School Board’s budget discussion. Visit FCPS’ Budget webpage.
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Enjoy Fun and Resources at the Summer Extravaganza
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moonbounce, alpaca petting, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost! Additional food trucks will be on site selling a variety of treats.
Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and growth. Community organizations will be providing tips, resources, and helpful information. Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it’s helpful for planning purposes.
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Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!
It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer.
If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2023-24 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.
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Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.
📈 New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.
In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring.
The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year.
Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning. Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Oak View Registrar, Mrs. O'Brien for an activation letter.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.
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Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit the FCPS immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines. Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations.
It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh grade students must submit documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before they begin school in August. Twelfth grade students must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine. Get more information on all student immunization requirements.
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Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at the school—a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
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Calling All FCPS Alumni and Friends!
Educate Fairfax is proud to introduce FCPS Alumni & Friends, an online network of alumni, teachers, parents/caregivers, and community members with ties to Fairfax County Public Schools. Whether you are a recent FCPS graduate or you’ve returned to Fairfax to work or raise your own family, this network will celebrate our alumni and friends of FCPS through stories, news and events, reunions, homecoming, and other activities. It’s also a great way to rekindle old friendships and build new ones. Join FCPS Alumni & Friends today!
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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!
The fourth graduating class of the Global Leaders of Fairfax County program was recognized at a ceremony held May 19 at Woodson High School. A total of 130 Fairfax County high-school seniors successfully completed the program.
Principal Shane Wolfe of Buzz Aldrin Elementary School in Reston received the VA PTA Principal Partner of the Year award during the group's annual meeting on May 18 in Richmond.
Artwork created by three D.C. metropolitan area students, two from elementary schools and another from a high school, was selected for public voting in this year's Doodle for Google contest, a Google spokesperson announced Thursday.
When Ankita Balaji’s sister, Akshita, was in third grade, she decided to pick up the list for the school spelling bee and start studying.
Ankita Balaji, a seventh-grader at Rachel Carson Middle School in Herndon, will represent Fairfax County Public Schools in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, starting next Tuesday, May 28.
A Fairfax elementary student might soon see her artwork on Google’s homepage.
Earlier this week, the Helen Hayes Awards honored the best professional theaters in the D.C. area.
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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:
- OV Heritage Night - May 29
- Book Fair Flyer - Family Night May 31
- OVES Laptop Collection
- OVES Library Books DUE - 5/29
- Birthday Book Donation
- Spring Portrait Information
- OV PTA Papa Johns 40/10 Flyer
- South County Orchestra Camp
- FCPA Summer Rec Pac
- Give Tutoring Flyer
- Tech Adventure Camp Flyer
- CTE Summer Camp Flyer
- GMU Girls Basketball Camp
- Summer Reading Skills
- Solving Fun Fairfax
- Camp Achva 2024
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Upcoming Events
May 29: Heritage Night at Oak View (5:30 p.m. Oak View)
May 29: Due Date for Library Book Returns
May 30: Grade 4 Strings Concert (6:30 p.m. Oak View)
May 31: Family Books Fair Night with John Gallagher, Fairfax County Librarians & Kona Ice (5:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
June 2: Class Placement Information Deadline
June 4: Grades 5 & 6 Band Concert (6:00 p.m. Robinson Theatre)
June 5: Grades 5 & 6 Strings Concert (6:30 p.m. Oak View)
June 7: 6th Grade Recognition & Celebration
June 12: Last Day of School - 2 Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:15 p.m.)
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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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