Around the World Heritage Night, March 26
Heritage Night will be held on March 26, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. More than just an event, this is a celebration of the cultures and stories that define our community. We invite you to showcase your family's traditions! Please visit our sign-up form by March 13 to register to share a dish or game with the community.
Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)
Daylight saving time will begin Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
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 Our Oak View stars brought the streets of New York to life with an unforgettable, high-energy performance of "Newsies Jr." We are so proud of the hard work and "seize the day" spirit our young performers displayed on stage!
Kindergarten Orientation
Oak View ES will be hosting Kindergarten Orientation on Friday, April 10, from 9 - 10 a.m. Kindergarten teachers will host students and parents/guardians at the meeting and share information about what to expect and what students will learn. We can't wait to welcome our newest Eagles! Please use this Orientation RSVP form to RSVP for orientation.
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
Special Education Family Conference
Join us for the 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools. It will be held on April 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Marshall High School.
Hear from internationally renowned educator and advocate Dr. Shelley Moore, connect with helpful resources, meet other families, and take part in engaging sessions. Childcare, accommodations, and language interpretation are available.
Registration is open!🎉 Save your spot and register today
 Our students did an amazing job representing Oak View at the Woodson Pyramid Concert. They worked hard to learn their music and sang with joy!
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
Spring SOL Testing Schedule
For your planning purposes, here are the 2026 SOL Spring Testing Dates. 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.
Key Testing Dates:
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3rd Grade: Reading, May 6; Math, May 13
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4th Grade: Reading, May 5; Math, May 12
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5th Grade: Integrated Reading/Writing, March 18; Reading, May 5; Science, May 15; Math, May 19
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6th Grade: Reading, May 6; Math, May 13
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📣 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. 💻
🎉PTA Silent Auction Is NEXT WEEK!
Get ready! Preview Days are Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10, when you can browse all the amazing items before bidding opens. Link will be emailed on Monday!
Bidding runs Wednesday, March 11 through Saturday, March 14.
There’s so much up for grabs — teacher experiences, summer camps, gift cards, and more! Be sure to browse, bid often, and share the link with friends and family. You do not need to be an OV family to participate and win!
📘 Yearbook Sales Are Open!
Don’t miss the chance to capture the memories from an amazing school year! Yearbooks are on sale now for $20 and will be distributed to students during the last week of school — the perfect keepsake to look back on all the fun.
Ordering will remain open through mid-April, but only a very limited number of extra copies will be available in June. Be sure to order now so 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:
- School Board Adopts FY 2027 Advertised Budget
- New Date for Special Education Conference
- Celebrating Our Schools
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
- Elementary Institute for the Arts
- Fine and Performing Arts
- Amazon Birthday Books
- Burke School Wendys Fundraiser
- Rsiing 7th Grade - Robinson RAMping Up
- Girls Youth Lacrosse Clinic
- TJ Techstravaganza
- Black Belt Academy Camp
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Upcoming Events
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
Mar 25: Early Release Wednesday
Mar 26: Heritage Night
Mar 27: End of Third Quarter, Two-hour Early Release
Mar 30-Apr 3: Spring Break
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