Kindness Week Launches with a Slam Dunk & Continued with Kindness Night!
Our Kindness Week kicked off with an unforgettable event! Students, staff, and special guests from the George Mason University Men's Basketball Team joined together for an energetic Kindness chant and shared their one-word definitions of kindness. A Kindness Spirit Week fashion show showcased creative outfits, followed by an inspiring message from Interim Principal Adams and Assistant Coach Lamar Butler. The morning ended with a surprise dunking exhibition by the GMU players! A huge thank you to Executive Principal Kim Greer for joining us and filming Kindness clips for our Morning News with the team. It was a slam-dunk success!
The spirit of kindness was on full display at our PTA Kindness Event Thursday evening. With over 200 students and family members participating, we created a variety of items to support those in need, including scarves for individuals experiencing homelessness, food kits, friendship bracelets, and notes of encouragement for first responders. We were also "caught being kind" by Dr. Reid, our Superintendent at this joyous event.
Let's make kindness a daily practice, not just a week, and help each other along the way. We will see your students Tuesday,
Mrs. Adams
P.S. Let's continue to build community by supporting this week's Heritage Night and Bus Driver and Crossing Appreciation all week long.
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 Kindness Bowl Fashion Show included GMU friends, students, and staff.
 Dr. Reid and students from the OVES Student Leadership Team.
Upcoming Appreciation Week
Show your appreciation! Bus Driver and Crossing Guard Appreciation is February 18 - 21. Write notes of gratitude thanking our bus drivers and crossing guard for their dedication to our students' safety. Let's spread love and appreciation!
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. It's not too late to volunteer to help set up or clean up!
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Early Dismissal, February 24
Mark your calendars! The next early dismissal is scheduled Monday, February 24, at 12:15 p.m. SACC will be open for registered students. Supervision will be provided until 3:15 p.m. for families who have pre-arranged childcare with Oak View. If your dismissal plans for the February early release differ from the last early dismissal in December, please watch for an email with a Google Form to submit any changes.
Ramadan Observation
This year, Ramadan is from February 28 at sundown to March 29 at sundown. If your student is observing Ramadan, please fill out this Ramadan Participation Questionnaire so we can coordinate on both a prayer schedule and a lunch alternative location for them, if needed.
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
 GMU Men's Basketball Team shares "Teamwork" as their Kindness word.
 Spreading Kindness by encouraging First Responders.
Protect Yourself and Others From the Flu
Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department. The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:
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Cover coughs and sneezes.
- If ill, wear a mask around others.
- Wash hands often.
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Clean frequently touched surfaces.
To help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.
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Spring SOL Testing Dates
For your planning purposes, here is the 2025 Spring SOL schedule.
Please avoid absences and appointments during this time, when possible.
For more information about testing in FCPS, please visit Information for Families about Testing and Assessments.
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Kindergarten Registration
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Jackie O'Brien, our school registrar.
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Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
Registration for the lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program closes Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m. Visit the DLI Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and/or DLI Program Registration webpage.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others: Flu Prevention, Students Spread Joy, Investing in our Classrooms.
If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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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.
- No School - Monday, Feb 17
- Around the World Heritage Night - Feb 19
- Frost Rising 7th Timeline 2025
- Amazon Birthday Book Donation Letter
- PTA iCode PNA Game Night - Feb 14
- PTA Papa Johns Fundraiser
- OV PTA Fun Run Planning Committee
- Stuff the Bus Donation Locations
- Robinson Seussical the Musical
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Upcoming Events
February 17: Presidents' Day Holiday, No School
February 19: IAAT assessment (select 6th graders)
February 19: Author visit, grades 2-3
February 19: Heritage Night, 5:30 p.m.
February 20: Frost Family Festival
February 24: Early Release Monday, 12:15 p.m.
March 3-7: Read Across America Week
March 11: PTA Meeting, 7:00 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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