Oak View Review

Early Release Monday TOMORROW - Dismissal at 12:15 

Oak View reminds all families that we will have our first early release Monday tomorrow, 9/23. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. Oak View has a supervision plan in place for those students who require supervision until 3:15 dismissal.

Additional Monday dates are listed below:

October 28

December 9

February 24

March 17

April 28

May 19

Early Release Monday Playground Reminder

Oak View thanks all families for the confirmation of dismissal plans for our upcoming Early Release Monday tomorrow. As we have students who require supervision that afternoon, between 12:15 and 3:15, the Oak View Playground will not be accessible to the neighborhood until 3:15 p.m. Thank you in advance for your support maintaining a safe and secure environment for those who require supervision.

Back to School Night WEDNESDAY

We enjoyed welcoming our first round of Back-To-School-Night families last week and look forward to our final round this coming Wednesday. 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:

Wednesday, September 25

5:30 p.m. = 2^nd and 3^rd Grade 

6:30 p.m. = 5^th Grade

Fairfax County Police Officers Will Visit Oak View Kiss & Ride This Week

Oak View is happy to host Fairfax County Police Officers as part of a Child Passenger Safety Week Campaign this Wednesday, September 25. As part of a community outreach, uniformed police officer(s) visits on foot, vehicles while they idle/are stationary in the kiss and ride line. During these very brief window-side visits, parents/guardians are presented with a Child Passenger Safety themed Public Safety Awareness (PSA) brochure and a friendly smile. Each interaction takes only moments but serves to remind drivers to safely secure their passengers and themselves for any road trip.

These visits are informational only and will be delivered with a wave and a smile. We know our eagles will enjoy their connection!

Oak View Celebrates Blue Star Welcome Week - Breakfast Wednesday, 9/25

America’s military families live a life of service, often moving into a new community every two to three years. Help make the move easier for military families transitioning into our local community! Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative to ensure military families feel a sense of belonging to their school communities. Oak View will celebrate and acknowledge Blue Star Welcome Week from September 23 - 27.

We invite Oak View military connected families to join us on Wednesday, September 25, from 8 – 8:30 a.m. in our cafeteria. We will offer a small refreshment, share information, and celebrate your service. Parking will be limited at this time of morning and only available in parking spaces. The bus loop is not available at this time for parking.  

Please RSVP if attending here and if you cannot join us, please consider eating lunch in the cafeteria with your child during this week! Thank you for your service!

Green & Gold Fridays

We loved seeing all of our green and gold last Friday!  Oak View reminds all families that every Friday is an Oak View Spirit Day when we ask all students and staff to wear Oak View Spirit Wear and/or school colors of Green and Gold! We loved seeing so much Green and Gold this past Friday and you can order Spirit Wear from OV PTA here!

Family Resource Center Hosts Sib-Shops!

SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. They will:

• Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
• Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
• Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

October 4, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon 

Jim Scott Community Center 3001 Vaden Dr. Fairfax, VA 22031

SIBTEEN: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

Attention FCPS parents!!! From the same people who brought you Sibshops, we are excited to introduce SibTeen!

SibTeen is a community-building group for Middle School siblings of children with disabilities. We have fun activities, both recreational and art-based, as well as discussion activities. It’s a unique opportunity for students to share about their lives and support each other while normalizing their life experiences. SibTeen is a place where participants will feel validated and understood and can build upon their community of support. And…. there will be food! 

October 4, 2024, 1-4 p.m.

Jim Scott Community Center  3001 Vaden Dr.  Fairfax, VA 22031

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

Register Online

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Family Information Night - October 8

Oak View invites families to our Fall Parent/Guardian Information Night about AAP at Oak View. This meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria and held just prior to our OV PTA meeting that will begin at 7:00 p.m. that evening.

School Picture Day is Coming - Oct. 9

Oak View will host Fall Picture Day on Wednesday, October 9. Please save the date and consider pre-ordering packages below:

🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132582#login

📸 Images Available: Approximately two-three weeks after picture day

📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com

Join OV PTA TODAY

Oak View has a history of an amazing PTA and we know it will 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!

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Newington Forest Elementary School.
• Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
• Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Immunization Requirements - DUE September 30

Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations. 

The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our third goal is for all students to achieve academic growth and excellence. We want our students to have the academic skills to be successful. For example, making sure they are readers by third grade and taking courses that challenge them throughout their education will help prepare them for lifelong success. See how Goal 3 is being put into practice. 

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact our Oak View school psychologist, school counselor, or school social worker at 703-764-7100, to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture

Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages.

Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school. 

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

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.

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!

• 9/19/24 Northern Virginia Magazine - The 50 Most Influential People in Northern Virginia

They’re leaders in business, development, education, entertainment, government, health care, philanthropy, sports, and technology who are making a difference in Northern Virginia — and giving back to their community. Meet the people who made our list of The 50 Most Influential of 2024, including our Top 10.

• 9/13/24 Fox 5 - Show Us Your Spirit: South Lakes High

South Lakes High School students share their spirit on game day.