Author Leah Henderson visiting in March
Author Leah Henderson will be visiting students in grades 3-6 on March 17. If you would like to purchase her books, please order through Bookworm Central. Books will be delivered to Oak View and will be signed by the author. The deadline to order is March 1. If you have questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Atkins.
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Newsies, Jr., March 4 and 6
Oak View’s Little Wings Theatre is proud to present Disney's Newsies, Jr. on Wednesday, March 4, and Friday, March 6. Both performances begin at 7:30 p.m., with Door 2 opening at 7:15 p.m. for seating. Roses will be available for purchase at the show, with all proceeds directly supporting our talented Little Wings Theatre program. We can’t wait to see you there for an evening of incredible music and storytelling!
Read Across America Week
Get ready to celebrate Read Across America Week from March 2 through March 6! We have an exciting week of themed dress-up days planned to show our love for reading:
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Monday: "Hats off to reading!" – Wear your favorite hat.
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Tuesday: "Reading can knock your socks off!" – Wear your favorite pair of socks.
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Wednesday: "Reading is our future." – Dress for your future job.
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Thursday: "Reading is my superpower." – Dress up as your favorite superhero.
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Friday: "Reading is comforting." – Wear your favorite pajamas.
Field Trips & Cell Phones
As you prepare your child(ren) for upcoming field trips, please keep in mind that the FCPS cell phone and personal electronics policy applies not only during the school day in our building, but also while students are participating in field trips.
In accordance with FCPS policy, cell phones and cell phone accessories must be off and away for the duration of field trips, as field trips are considered part of the instructional day.
We appreciate your support in reviewing this expectation with your child(ren) before each trip so that students are clear and ready to focus on the learning experience.
For easy reference, you can review the full FCPS policy here:
https://www.fcps.edu/cell-phone-policy
A Reminder from the Health Room
Please remember when reporting an absence for a child who is unwell, we kindly ask that you provide specific symptoms (such as fever, cough, nausea or vomiting) rather than general phrases like "under the weather" or "not feeling well." Having these details allows our health room to monitor local wellness trends and ensures our front office can code attendance correctly in accordance with school health protocols. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep the Oak View community safe and informed!
Around the World Heritage Night, March 26
Heritage Night will be held on March 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Heritage Night is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of the cultures and stories that define our community. As we prepare for this year’s free community gathering, we invite you to contribute your time or talents to help make it a success. Please visit our sign up form to see how you can support this Oak View tradition. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County.
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at the program office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
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Ramadan Observation and Meal Kits
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.
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends. Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information.
📣 PTA Meeting — Join Us!
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Oak View Library or on Zoom!
We’ll share important PTA updates and welcome a Community Outreach Officer from the Fairfax County Police Department for a timely presentation on digital safety for elementary-aged children — with practical tips to help our kids stay safe and smart online. 💻
See you there!
📘 Yearbook Sales Are Open!
Capture the memories of an incredible school year! Yearbooks are now on sale for $20 and will be distributed to students during the last week of school — the perfect keepsake of a year well spent.
Sales will remain open through mid-April, and there will be VERY FEW extra copies available in June, so be sure to order yours now to guarantee your child doesn’t miss out! 💚 Order Here: Buy the Yearbook-Buy the Yearbook and use school code 733524!
📚 Book Swap Bingo Night! 🎉
Join us on Wednesday, March 18 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Bring some previously loved books to swap (or just come to play — no books required!). Grab some bingo cards, enjoy special OV guest callers, and win bingo to pick out some “new-to-you” books. The more you play, the more books you can take home!
NEW this year: A grown up book swap table for the parents/guardians — bring a book, take a book, and join the fun!
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- The FCPS Budget
- School Safety
- Community Conversations
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.
- PTA Book Swap BINGO
- GMU Super Reader - Free Tickets, 2/28
- Girls Youth Lacrosse Clinic
- TJ Techstravaganza
- Black Belt Academy Camp
- Leah Henderson Author Visit (gr 3-6)
- FCPS Career and Technical Ed Camp Flyer
- FCPS Tech Adventure Camp Flyer
- FCPS Fine Arts Camps
- Middle School Transition Flyer (Career & Tech)
- Woodson Mulch Sale
- Run your City GMU Running Program
- InCourage Martial Arts
- Camp Primavera
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Upcoming Events
Mar 4 & 6: 6th Grade Musical Evening Performance
Mar 10: PTA Meeting (Library)
Mar 13: Musical Cast/Crew Party (Cafeteria)
Mar 17: Author Visit, Grades 3-6
Mar 18: Integrated Reading & Writing Test, Grade 5
Mar 20: Eid al-Fitr, No School
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🌐 Bookmark our PTA website. It’s your go-to spot for up-to-date flyers, event info, volunteer opportunities, and more. You can even sync our calendar directly to your phone for easy access to everything coming up!
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