 
Welcome Back Oak View
Oak View was delighted to welcome back nearly 800 students and 100 staff this past Monday. We had a wonderful first week of school and look forward to all the rest to come this year!
Emergency Care Card Reminder - DUE Wednesday, 8/28
Oak View sent home pre-printed copies of the Emergency Care Card with all students on Friday, August 23. Please make sure to sign the back of the document, make any changes and return to school no later than Wednesday, August 28. These forms are critically important in providing important care and notice, should an emergency arise at school. Thank you for your help in having a 100% return rate of these forms this week.
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Save the Date - Back to School Nights
Oak View will host in-person Back to School Nights this fall. Our teachers love to welcome parents/guardians into the school and classroom and this evening is a wonderful chance to connect with others in the Oak View community. Oak View staff will share a yearly overview of the curriculum, classroom routines and expectations, general field trip information and more!
As a reminder, this event is designed for parents/guardians only. Consider child care through iCode...see below!
Mark your calendars for the dates and times below:
Tuesday, September 17
5:30 p.m. = Kindergarten and 1st Grade
6:30 p.m. = 4th and 6th Grade
Wednesday, September 25
5:30 p.m. = 2nd and 3rd Grade
6:30 p.m. = 5th Grade
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Early Release Monday Survey - Closes Monday, 8/26
Oak View reminds families to complete our Early Release Monday Survey. This will help inform supervision plans for children on the first two of seven early release Mondays this school year. As a reminder, Oak View is served by the Robinson Transportation office and Oak View will dismiss students at 12:15 p.m. of the dates below:
- September 23
- October 28
- November 25
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
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Oak View Calendar Reminders
Oak View reminds families that we will be closed on Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2 for the Labor Day holiday. We will welcome students back on Tuesday, September 3. Stay up to date with all FCPS calendars here!
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Oak View Now Hiring Classroom Monitors - Please Join Our Team!
Oak View has been building our monitor team throughout this summer and we are looking for just a few more! Our monitors work hourly and support a variety of essential school-based operations. Monitor duties include brief supervision of students when teacher is called to a meeting, supervision during recess, material preparation for teachers and scheduled support in the cafeteria. This position can be flexible and is a great fit for the parent/community member who would like to be part of our amazing staff and serve in a variety of roles. Every day is different! Experience in education is not required and we will support any training you may require.
We look forward to welcoming Oak View community members to express interest via email to our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Hanson, at rnhanson@fcps.edu. The monitor position is paid at an hourly rate of $17.88 per hour and while there are more crucial times of day (10-2), flexible schedules are possible. We need the most assistance on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Thank you for considering joining our Oak View team!
Safety Reminders When Visiting Oak View
Oak View prioritizes the safety of our students and staff. All school visitors must enter schools by way of Door 1, located at front of building, under large overhang. During school day (after 8:30 and before 3:00), families can park facing straight in at the front bus loop. Upon ringing a school’s front doorbell, visitors will be asked to identify the reason for their visit before the door is opened. All school visitors will need to check in to the school visitor system in the front office before entering the school. This visitor management system requires visitor to scan identification (driver's license, passport, etc.).
When outside, visitors are not permitted to visit school buses or playgrounds or to observe students from parking lots or other areas on school campuses.
Thank you for your help keeping all of our students safe at school.
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FCPS Family Resource Center
Oak View will highlight parent/guardian options provided by the FCPS Family Resource Center.
7 Simple Strategies for Sibling Support
Siblings of children with disabilities play essential roles in their families and often experience similar concerns and opportunities as parents.
In this interactive, virtual session learn some common issues that siblings experience and seven simple ways parents and providers can help minimize sibling concerns and maximize opportunities to build close bonds with siblings.
Join Emily Holl, Director of The Sibling Support Project at Kindering for this exciting online webinar.
September 6, 2024 10-11:30 A.M.
Register online
Back-to-School Toolkit: Proven Systems for Solving Disorganization, Procrastination, and Missed Deadlines with Ann Dolin
Unrelenting patterns of disorganization, procrastination, and late assignments wear down and discourage many parents of students (especially those with ADHD and other learning differences) as the school year grinds on. But it doesn’t have to be this way!
In this webinar, Ann will discuss:
- What a system is and why sustainable systems are game changers for kids
- Uncover which type of procrastinator your child is, from crisis-maker to dreamer, and get personalized solutions for each procrastination style
- How your child can effectively use a calendar system to combat procrastination and meet deadlines head-on
- Strategies to help your student maintain order with easy-to-implement organizational routines, like the Clean Sweep and Launching Pad
- Communication starters to develop a relationship of trust at the start of the school year and how to nurture it for a smooth academic journey
Join Educational Connections Founder and President Ann Dolin, M.Ed., an experienced author, educator, and advocate for this important webinar.
September 13, 2024 10-11 a.m.
Register online
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Join OV PTA TODAY
Oak View has a history of an amazing PTA and we cannot wait for this to continue this year! We partner together and provide meaningful and fun activities that bring our community together and celebrate all that makes us Oak View! **New this year - Our PTA is opening with a combined membership and fundraising drive. You can join and donate here. Thank you in advance for your support and we look forward to all that our PTA will provide this school year!
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OV PTA Partners with iCode for Back to School Night (BTSN) Child Care
OV PTA has partnered with iCode to provide a child care option for families during Oak View Back to School Nights! This was a tremendously popular fundraiser/parent night option last year and now they have coupled it with our Back To School Night to provide even more opportunities for families! Portions of the proceeds will come back to the OV PTA and contribute to the opening year accounts and activities! Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.
Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE
Oak View wants families to know that SIS ParentVUE has even more capabilities this school year! Check out all the ways you can make SIS ParentVUE work for you!
Back to School Forms and Checklists
Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.
Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Complete Permission Forms
Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Submit Absences
Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office.
Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet? Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
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Our Commitment to Excellence, Equity, and Opportunity for Each and Every Student
As we begin a new school year, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students. Watch Dr. Reid’s message.
Transportation Patience and Safety
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7000 or via email with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.
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Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
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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!
Fairfax County and Loudoun County students returned to the classroom this week.
Two seniors at Marshall High School are excited to start their senior year of high school in Fairfax County as the band, cheerleaders, and football team welcome them back.
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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 contents are listed below.
- School Visit Reminders
- Back to School Nights
- OV PTA Membership & Fundraiser Drive
- Woodson HS Cavaliers Carnival - August 29
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Upcoming Events
August 30: Holiday - School Closed
September 2: Labor Day Holiday - School Closed
September 17: Back to School Night (K & 1st: 5:30 p.m. 4th & 6th: 6:30 p.m.)
September 23: Early Release Monday (Dismissal at 12:15 p.m.)
September 25: Back to School Night (2nd & 3rd: 5:30 p.m. 5th: 6:30 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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