The Unsung Heroes: A Spotlight on Our Dedicated Custodial Staff
Throughout this summer, the dedicated custodial team at Oak View Elementary has been working tirelessly to ensure the school is immaculate, safe, and fully prepared to welcome students back for the upcoming academic year.
Guided by their commitment to the school community, the team has focused deeply on health, safety, and creating a beautiful environment that optimizes learning. From thoroughly cleaning classrooms and common areas to handling the behind-the-scenes building operations, their earnest efforts leverage a strong spirit of collaboration and quiet dependability. The staff's continuous hard work guarantees that every hallway and learning space is ready for a seamless and inspiring return.
|
Open House
We're excited to welcome students and families to our annual Open House on Friday, August 21.
Schedule:
- Kindergarten & EAC: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
- Grades 1-6: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Back-to-School Nights
Mark your calendars for our back-to-school nights, where families will learn about grade-level information for the year ahead.
Thursday, September 10
- Grades K-1: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
- Grades 4-5: 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Thursday, September 17
- Grades 2-3: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
- Grade 6: 6:30-7:15 p.m.
|
Kiss and Ride Update - Door 3 Only for 2026-27
As we gear up for a fantastic new school year, your children's safety and a smooth daily routine are our top priorities. We are so grateful for your incredible partnership in keeping our school grounds safe and welcoming!
To make our morning and afternoon transitions as safe and efficient as possible, Oak View is returning to our single, officially approved Kiss and Ride location at Door 3.
While the temporary second line at Door 8 helped us during a busier time, consolidating back to Door 3 is a change fully backed by Fairfax County Safety and Security, local police, and our crossing guards. This single, highly supervised zone will keep our buses running smoothly and eliminate risky traffic backups on Sideburn Road.
🌟 How You Can Help Us Make This a Success:
-
🚌 Hop on the Bus or Walk! School buses are statistically the safest vehicles on the road, and walking is a wonderful, healthy way to start the day. Utilizing these options is the absolute best way to beat the traffic and keep our neighborhood gridlock-free!
-
↩️ Plan for a Right-Hand Turn: To keep traffic flowing safely, please map a route that allows you to make a right-turn into the school parking lot. Left turns into the line will be very difficult and unsafe.
-
🎒 Be Ready to Roll: You can help keep the line moving beautifully by making sure your kids have their backpacks on and are ready to exit the vehicle as soon as you pull up to Door 3.
-
❤️ Pack Your Patience: Any new routine takes a few days to smooth out. Thank you in advance for driving slowly, being mindful of our staff and student patrols, and bringing your signature Oak View kindness to the car line!
We appreciate your flexibility, smiles, and shared commitment to keeping our Eagles safe. Thank you for helping us start the school year on the right foot!
New Student ID Cards Coming This Fall
This fall, every FCPS student will receive a student identification (ID) card as part of a divisionwide effort to modernize school transportation, improve communication with families, and strengthen student safety while traveling to and from school.
Every student who rides the school bus will need to tap on and tap off the bus every day using their new student ID card. Families can help by reinforcing this new habit with their child.
We will be handing out the new student ID cards the first few weeks of school. More details will be shared soon.
Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
Reminder: Updated "Bell-to-Bell" Cellphone and Device Policy
Senate Bill 108 is a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1. It requires that all schools in the state follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy and prohibit cellphone possession and use for the entire school day. Please carefully review the updated FCPS Cellphone Policy with your child(ren).
Across all grade levels, cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (like a smartwatch) must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day, too. Personal devices that connect to a cellphone or cellphone accessory or operate as a smart device must also follow the FCPS Cellphone Policy.
This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. However, school-issued devices must be used in accordance with FCPS Regulation 6410, Acceptable Use Policy, which allows the use of school-issued devices for educational purposes. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
New ParentVUE Mobile App Available Now
A new ParentVUE mobile app is available in the Apple and Google app stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app will remain active for about six months. Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. Although enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature.
Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. If you need assistance, submit a Parent Support Request.
Download the FCPS App Today!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep you connected and informed, directly from your smartphone. Download the FCPS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
With the app, you can:
-
View school calendars. See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
-
Check school menus. See what’s for lunch and breakfast each school day.
-
Tap to contact. Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
-
Stay up to date. Get the latest news from FCPS.
-
Access key links. Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
No need to log in, just download and go! Learn more about the FCPS mobile app.
Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Our school’s early release Wednesdays will be:
- October 21
- December 2
- February 10
- May 5
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays.
Dining Room Assistant Opportunity
|
Oak View is currently seeking a dining room assistant. Dining Room Assistants support students during lunch time. They supervise student clean-up, assist students in the cafeteria, and dismiss students to their teacher.
Qualifications include, friendly, energetic, able to maintain expectations for cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.
Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should send resumes to Lora Adams or contact Oak View at 703-764-7100.
|
Back-to-School Immunization Requirements
Make sure your child has all of their required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing. You can:
- Request immunization records online through the Virginia Immunization Information System (a free service).
- If your child was immunized outside of Virginia, get records from those states’ systems.
- Request records from your health care provider. Some may charge for copies.
Review school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date.
Apply Today for Free and Reduced-Price Meals!
Families who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals can receive breakfast and lunch for their students at no cost or at a reduced cost. This includes more than one-third of FCPS students. Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM) application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits.
The application for FRM is now available for the 2026-27 school year. Students who were approved for FRM last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should reapply as soon as possible so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
Access the application and view criteria and up-to-date information on the FRM webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
Summer Meals for Students
No-cost meals will be provided to students on a first-come, first-served basis through Friday, August 21, at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on site while eating their meals.
Upcoming Events
Aug 17: PTA Popsicles on the Playground, gr. 1-6, 6:30 p.m.
Aug 19: PTA Popsicles on the Playground, gr. K, 6:30 p.m.
Aug 21: Open House, 9-10 a.m., K and EAC only
Aug 21: Open House, 10:30-11:30 a.m., grades 1-6
Aug 24: First Day
Aug 24: PTA-Sponsored Boohoo/Woohoo Breakfast, 8:45 a.m.
Sept 4-7: No School, Labor Day Holiday
2026-27 School Year Calendar
|
|
 |
🌐 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!
|
