Do you know why we have leap years? It all has to do with the sun. It takes the Earth about 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 45 seconds to circle once around the sun. Since our calendar has only 365 official days, we need to add an extra day to our shortest month about every 4 years (technically, it isn’t exactly 4 years). Otherwise we lose almost 6 hours every year and after a century, our calendar would be off by about 24 days.
Here at the View, there are only a few more weeks left in the 3rd quarter. As we leap towards the 4th quarter, we are looking forward to some great activities. The Shamrock Shuffle Fun run is March 8 while PTA’s Hootenanny is coming up on April 5th. Students will begin to prepare for the end-of-year assessments such as our benchmarks and SC READY. Our 5th graders are registering for their 6th grade classes. It is always a busy time of year!
We appreciate the positive relationships we cultivate with our families. Thank you for your continued support of our students!
For the children,
Dr. Phillip Reavis
Hootenanny is Friday, April 5th!
4:30 - 9:30
Mark your calendars for April 5th because Hootenanny is back! One of our most popular events, this action-packed carnival brings rides, food, games, and fun to the View.
Pre-order tickets online before April 4th!
Order Your Yearbook Today!
Keep this year's memories forever with an Oakview yearbook!
Don't miss out -- order deadline is Friday, April 19, 2024.
SCREADY 2024 Test Schedule
Subject Tested | Date | Grade Levels |
ELA Field Test | April 11 | 3rd-5th |
ELA- Writing | April 29 | 3rd-5th |
ELA- Reading | April 30 | 3rd-5th |
Math | May 7 | 3rd-5th |
Science | May 9 | 4th |
SCREADY Information for Parents
Parent Information Session - April 2nd
Please join us on Tuesday, April 2 from 8:00- 9:00am for a parent information session on "Emotion Regulation" and learn strategies to support your child with controlling his/her emotions. The session will be led by our school psychologist Rachel Butler and our school counselors Adriane Rabren and Kathy Taylor.
Please remember to bring your ID and check in at the front office a little early as we will begin promptly at 8:00am. We hope to see you there!
Rising Kindergarten Parent Orientation
Thursday, April 11
6:00 PM
Oakview Cafeteria
K5 & 1st Grade Registration Open for 2024-25
We look forward to welcoming you to Oakview! Please register now so schools have the correct number of teachers and all preparations are made to welcome your child.
Children who will be five years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in public or private kindergarten unless the parent or legal guardian signs a waiver (Kindergarten Non-Attendance Form).
Any child who will be six years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in first grade. Students who are currently enrolled in a GCS 4K or 5K program do not need to register.
NOTE: Pursuant to GCS Board Policy JBC, students who have completed private kindergarten or waived kindergarten and who will be 6 on or before September 1 of the school year will be placed in 1st grade. For the school to consider a kindergarten placement for a 6 year old child, the parent must provide information related to the “extenuating circumstances” that may exist.
The following circumstances do not constitute “extenuating circumstances":
- Child has a late birthday
- Child Find services were provided during preschool years
- Needs more time to mature and is not ready for K5
- A boy
- A sibling was retained
- Has trouble separating from the parent
If you have questions regarding enrollment at Oakview, please contact Oakview's Attendance Clerk at 864-355-7102. We are happy to answer any questions!
Calling All Former Oakview Owls!
Graduating seniors - come walk the hallways of Oakview Elementary one last time and let us celebrate your great accomplishments!
Thursday, May 16th @ 1:00PM
Plan to arrive at 12:45 and bring your ID!
Getting Your Child to School Really Matters
Please encourage punctuality to maintain attendance. Did you know?
In a school year if your child is late every day by... |
Your child would have lost approximately... |
Or they would have missed approximately... |
5 Minutes |
3.5 Days from School | 20 Lessons |
10 Minutes | 7 Days from School | 41 Lessons |
15 Minutes | 10 Days from School | 55 Lessons |
20 Minutes | 14.5 Days from School | 82 Lessons |
30 Minutes | 22 Days from School | 123 Lessons |
Greenville County School Student Calendars
Oakview Ranked #6 Best Elementary School in SC!
Oakview has once again been named a U.S. News and World Report Best Elementary Schools in South Carolina! The View ranked #6 among 993 traditional public, private, and charter schools statewide! This is quite an accomplishment and reflects the hard work and commitment of this faculty and staff, our amazing students, and the support that we receive from parents and the community. #onlyatoakview
Dress Code Reminders
Students are expected to dress and be groomed in such a way as to not distract or cause disruption in the educational program or orderly operation of the school. Personal appearance of students should promote health and safety, contribute to a climate conducive to teaching and learning and project a positive image of the District to the community. Students should dress for the educational setting and not the recreational one.
The School Store is Open Every Friday
7:00-7:30 am
Visit it in the cafeteria!
Students should have cash in order to visit the store.
Sign Up for Parent Backpack
Having a Parent Backpack account gives you access to your child’s grades and attendance, as well as information from teachers, your principal, and the district!
Bell Schedule
7:00am - Breakfast
7:30am - Classroom doors open
7:45am - School day begins & students must be in seats
2:15pm - Dismissal
515 Godfrey Road ♦ Simpsonville, S.C. 29681 ♦ 864-355-7100 ♦ FAX: 864-355-7115