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Please join us in sharing heartfelt appreciation for our outstanding custodial team. Over the past week they have worked tirelessly to clear snow and ice from our sidewalks, entrances, and school grounds in very cold and challenging conditions. Their dedication helped ensure that our campus is safe and ready for our Eagles to return to school very soon, and we are deeply grateful for all they do to support our school community.
As cold temperatures continue, we ask families to please send students to school with proper winter clothing and gear. Our outdoor time for recess will likely be limited due to the low temperatures and icy grounds, and warm coats, hats, gloves, and other necessary winter gear necessary is still important for buses, Kiss & Ride, and walking to and from home.
For students who walk to school, families may wish to review the walking route with their child to ensure they are prepared for a safe walk in winter conditions. Please note that the area and pathway behind the building remain covered in snow and ice as of Friday evening. We appreciate your partnership in keeping our Eagles safe, warm, and ready to learn.
Warmly,
Jamie Luerssen
End-of-Quarter and Report Cards
Due to the recent loss of instructional days, the final day of the second quarter has been moved to Tuesday, February 3.
Please check backpacks on Tuesday, February 10 for report cards.
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Around the World Heritage Night
We're excited to invite you to a parent interest meeting for our upcoming Heritage Night! Join us on Monday, February 9, at 4:00 p.m. in the library to learn more and help with the planning. We'll be honoring the rich diversity of our community by showcasing traditions, customs, food, games, and activities from around the world. Heritage Night will be held on March 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
School Experience Survey
Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 23, and Friday, February 27. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You can preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose, at the Student Experience Survey webpage. The electronic opt-out form can also be accessed at this link. All opt-outs must be received by February 13.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which include a focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
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Ramadan Observation
If your student is observing Ramadan during school hours, 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 program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 18 and March 19 can 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. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
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.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or other introductory events. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Jackie O'Brien, our school registrar.
📝 PTA Meeting – February 10, 7 p.m.
Join us for our February PTA meeting to hear updates, get involved, and participate in an important conversation. In response to the recent increase in racist language being used by students, our guest speakers will be members of the admin team, who will share information about the Pyramid of Allyship program being introduced to our students. Join us in the library or on Zoom.
💛 PTA Kindness Night, Thursday, February 19
All students and families are invited to PTA Kindness Night from 6:30-8:00 p.m.! 💛 We’ll pack food bags for food-insecure students at Frost Middle School, make friendship bracelets, and write thank-you notes to community helpers and first responders.
📣 We’re also collecting donations to maximize our impact on Kindness Night. Our Amazon Wishlist includes the specific food items needed (in partnership with BritePaths), and all items ship directly to the PTA. The more we collect, the more kids we can support—thank you for helping spread kindness!
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Presented to School Board
- School Board Approves Proposed Boundary Changes
- Family Academy Offers Support to Parents and Guardians
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. 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.
- Oak View PTA Kindness Night
- FCPS Career and Technical Ed Camp Flyer
- FCPS Tech Adventure Camp Flyer
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Upcoming Events
Feb 2-6: Mental Health Professionals Week
Feb 2: Oak View Family Book Club
Feb 6: Spelling Bee
Feb 9: Heritage Night Parent/Committee Meeting
Feb 10: PTA Meeting
Feb 12: Kindergarten 100th Day Parade
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