Woodson Fanquest Versus Robinson, TONIGHT!
Woodson Unified Basketball Fanquest! This year’s "Freaky Friday" themed event is happening on March 13, and it’s packed with activities for the whole family. Fanquest is a Unified and Special Olympics basketball game held every year to spread the message of inclusion throughout the school and community.
The excitement kicks off with a Tailgate at 5:00 p.m. which includes a Moonbounce, Club Market, and fun stations, including temporary tattoos, face painting, crafts, photo booth, Spike Ball, Corn Hole, and Giant Connect 4. This will be followed by the highly anticipated Teacher Obstacle Course at 6:30 p.m., and the main Basketball Tournament game at 7:00 p.m.
Head over to Woodson to cheer on the athletes from Woodson and Robinson and participate in the #WalkInMyShoes initiative. Best of all, admission is completely free!
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.
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.
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
 Shape-making magic! Our youngest learners practiced their geometry skills by building beautiful, geometric snowflakes.
Family Engagement Survey Through March 23
The FCPS Family Engagement Survey is open! 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 received a survey link via email from FCPS on Monday, March 9. The survey is also available on the FCPS website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. The survey will close Monday, March 23.
🎉PTA Silent Auction is Open!
The Oak View PTA Silent Auction is officially live! Get those bids in between now and Saturday at 5 p.m. There are amazing items and something for everyone. Don’t miss the super fun teacher and staff experiences, including Principal for a Half Day, PE Party, Lunch Bunches, Music Lesson, STEM Structure Building, Ice Cream Sundae Party, Admin Scavenger Hunt and more!
Start browsing and bidding here: Oak View Elementary 2026 PTA Silent Auction | Free Online Silent Auction Fundraisers | 32auctions 🛍️
📚 PTA Book Swap Bingo Night! 🎉
Join us on Wednesday, March 18 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Bring some previously loved books to swap, then grab your bingo cards and join the fun! Enjoy games called by our special OV guest callers—Ms. Shafer (Kindergarten), Ms. Giuseppe (6th Grade), and Principal Luerssen—while you play for the chance to pick out some “new-to-you” books.
NEW this year: A grown up book swap table for the parents/guardians — bring a book, take a book, and join the fun!
*Please note that this is a family event and not a drop off event. All students must have adult supervision.*
Spring After School Clubs Are Almost Here! 🌷
Registration for the Spring Session of After School Clubs opens Monday, March 16 at 9 a.m. You can browse the course offerings now so you’re ready to register when it opens. There are clubs for every age and interest level, including some new options that look especially fun and exciting! Don’t miss out—some clubs fill quickly.
Fun Run Registration Is Open! 🏃♂️
Our Fun Run is back on May 2, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! This year’s event will feature new obstacles, a DJ, food trucks, and fun for the whole family. Parents and siblings are encouraged to register and run as well!
Be sure to register before April 10 to guarantee a t-shirt. Don’t miss out on one of Oak View’s most exciting events of the year! 🎉 Register here at PTBoard.com
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- County Seeking Budget Input
- Student Honors
- No School on April 21
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
📘 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!
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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
- Rising 7th Grade - Robinson RAMping Up
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Upcoming Events
Mar 13: Musical Cast/Crew Party (Cafeteria)
Mar 16: Afterschool Clubs Registration Opens
Mar 17: Author Visit, Grades 3-6
Mar 18: Integrated Reading & Writing Test, Grade 5
Mar 18: Book Swap BINGO
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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