Happy Thanksgiving!

As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and partnership. We appreciate your dedication to your child's education, and we are thankful for the positive relationships we have built together. We wish you and your family a joyous and restful Thanksgiving holiday.

With gratitude,

Mrs. Adams

Student Leadership Food Drive

The Student Leadership Team is conducting a food drive for Food for Others, a nonprofit that feeds 2,600 local families each week.  Every donation helps in the fight against hunger, no matter how small or large. The drive will be held from December 2 to December 18.

Some of the most needed items are:

• Canned meat (chicked, beef, tuna)
• Canned tomato products
• Spaghetti sauce (no glass containers)
• Chef Boyardee
• Rice
• Mac & cheese
• Chili or Beef stew
• Peanut butter & jelly

Any other canned food item is welcome. Donated items cannot be expired or opened, and glass containers cannot be accepted.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey - ALL Families

Oak View and FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. Any family that received a paper form should return it by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Winter Book Fair, December 9 - 13

The winter book fair begins with our Family Night on December 6, from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria when families can preview and purchase a wide selection of books from Bookworm Central.

The Book Fair continues for students from December 9 – 13, in the library until 4:00 p.m. each day. Students must be accompained by an adult to visit the book fair after school.  There will be special hours on December 9 from 1 - 4 pm, after early dismissal. Visit Bookworm Central for more information.

We need volunteers for a successful Book Fair. Sign up here to help!

Boundary Review Community Meetings

FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. Community input is crucial to this process. FCPS will be hosting a series of community meetings for you to share your thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. 

Good Health is in Your Hands

As we transition into the fall and winter seasons, it's important to remember these simple practices can significantly reduce the spread of germs:

• Wash Hands Frequently: Encourage students to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after using the restroom, and after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing.  
• Use Hand Sanitizer: When soap and water are not readily available, provide access to alcohol-based hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol content.
• Cover Coughs and Sneezes: Remind students to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue or their elbow when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of tissues properly in a wastebasket and wash their hands.
• Avoid Touching Face: Discourage students from touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.