Dear Friends,

We began this year with the challenge of transitioning the school from its previous facility to the Northern Virginia Baha’i Center, and we are completing the school year with great success–300 enrolled children and youth, two well attended and insightful adult programs (the Speakers’ Forum and the Farsi class), a moving and spiritually uplifting devotional program,  the great Cafe Ridvan bookstore, the Center Cafe, an up-to-date website, class photos, several special events–Ayyam-i-Ha Party, Ridvan celebration, Teachers’ Appreciation Luncheon, parent-admin meetings, teacher-admin meetings, etc.  A very special thank you is extended to all those who contributed to the success of the OWBS this year; especially:  the teachers, the parents, the students, the administrators and staff, the volunteers, the NVBC Manager and Board, the OWBS Board, the LSA of Fairfax County East, our sponsoring Assembly, and all the Assemblies and individuals who contributed financially and otherwise to the OWBS . God bless you all for your sacrifices, your commitments, and your support. We hope this was a great year for you. We look forward to a even better year next year at the OWBS.

This Sunday, May 25th (Memorial Day weekend) we will enjoy our graduation ceremony for the 12th Graders and our picnic at the Lake Fairfax Park in Reston,Virginia.  Details below:

Sunday, May 25th, 10:30am-3:00pm– Lake Fairfax, Area G Pavilion. Program begins at 11:00am

Classes and Items Requested to Bring to SOCIAL ê approximately 150 people are expected to attend ê

12th grade: chips and dips;

9th, 10th,11th grades: soft drinks, coolers with lots of ice;

6th, 7th, 8th grades: vegetables with dip, baked beans, salads. No mayonnaise unless in chilled container; bring serving spoons;

3rd, 4th, 5th grades: sliced fruits and desserts (no peanut cookies);

1st, 2nd, and Kindergarten:  juice boxes. 

OWBS will provide sandwiches, paper goods and bottled water.                                                         Everyone is asked to bring lawn chairs and ground blankets.