On behalf of the entire Oak View staff, we extend a warm welcome back to all our wonderful students and families as we kick off the new year! We hope you all had a restful and rejuvenating Winter Break.
We are excited to see what 2025 and the remainder of the school year brings!
With the forecast of snow, I wonder if we will have an extended Break. Nevertheless, we will be excited to see everyone when we return!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Adams
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Be Among the First to Hear About Delays and Closings
January means chances of snow for Northern Virginia.
Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.
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Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
Registration for the countywide lottery for FCPS’ Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year.
Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered.
Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and the DLI Program Registration webpage.
Spelling Bee News
Please complete this form to indicate your student's interest in participating in Oak View's Spelling Bee. This optional event is open to students in Grades 4-6. Upon registration, word lists will be sent home.
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 13, 2025
Preliminary Bee (Written Test): Wednesday, January 22, 2025
School-Wide Bee: Friday, February 7, 2025
Fairfax County Spelling Bee: Sunday, March 23, 2025
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Save February 19 for Heritage Night
Please save the date to join as we celebrate and honor all of our Oak View families' traditions and customs at Heritage Night on February 19, from 5:30-7:30. We'll have traditional foods, games and activities from around the world. To help with Heritage Night, please use this form.
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The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in one of the following virtual meetings:
- Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well. Language interpretation will be available.
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Bundle up with Books Through January 31
The Fairfax County Public Library is hosting a winter reading adventure through January 31. Grab a book and earn awesome rewards for reading! Readers of all ages are encouraged to participate. Learn all about it at bit.ly/WRA.
Grades 4-6: Katherine Marsh Visit & Book Order Deadline
Students can still order a book for Katherine Marsh's visit on Jan 23rd through Bookworm Central by Jan 9th (not required to attend the visit). Signing will be available for purchased copies! Details can be found in Friday Folders. Questions? Email Ms. Atkins, our Librarian at mfatkins@fcps.edu.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others: Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration; Be Among the First to Hear About Closings/Delays; Fall 2024 Sports Champions.
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
You are an important part of your child's education! The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.
In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:
Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.
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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.
- Spelling Bee Registration
- Frost Rising 7th Graders Timeline
- Robinson Curriculum Night, Rising 7th
- Woodson Pyramid Area Chorus Opportunity
- Author Visit Book Order, Grades 4-6
- Author Visit Book Order, Grades 2-3
- Amazon Birthday Book Donation Letter
- Fairfax Library Winter Reading Adventure
- OV PTA Fun Run Planning Committee
- PTA Fundraisers
- Prepare for Winter Weather
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Upcoming Events
January 6: First Day of School after Break
January 8: Student Clubs & Candids Picture Day
January 8: PTA Red Robin (Fair Lakes) Fundraiser
January 14: PTA Meeting
January 14: Robinson Pyramid Choral Concert
January 15: Robinson Curriculum Night/Rising 7th Parent Night
January 16: Frost Curriculum Night
January 16: PTA Book Swap Bingo Night
January 20: MLK, Jr. Holiday and Inauguration Day (no school)
January 21: Spelling Bee
January 23: Author Visit for Grades 4-6
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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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