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Olde Creek Weekly Update

Hitting the high notes! These OC Bears channeled their inner rockstars for our SCA Spirit Day - Favorite Musician Day, including our administration!

Important Dates

May 3: Teacher Work Day - No School
May 6-May 10: Staff Appreciation Week
May 10: Bike To School Day
May 17: Parent Input Form Due
May 27: Memorial Day - No School

Amazing Artists! Over and under, one by one, masterpieces are almost done!

Olde Creek News

Learning in motion! 3rd graders at Colvin Run Mill get hands-on with history, discovering how simple machines shaped our past.

Admin Avenue

Dear Olde Creek Elementary Families,

Warm days and sunshine are here, and guess what? Summer's just around the corner (only 6 weeks left in school!).

Get ready for a jam-packed May with lots of fun events planned! Reminder about SOL testing starting next week for grades 3-6- see below for more information!

In the meantime, soak up the sunshine and good luck to our 3rd-6th graders on their SOLs!

Warmly,

Courtney, Alison and Stephanie

Calendar Reminder - Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, May 3rd is a Teacher Workday. There is no school for students! We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, May 6th.  

Next Week: Staff Appreciation Week

Looking ahead, Staff Appreciation Week is set for May 6th-May 10th. Our fantastic PTA is working on behind the scenes to make sure it is the most enjoyable week for our staff. 

Please take a look at the PTA Event Page to see how you can help support make the week great! 

SOL Schedule & Reminders

Mark your calendars! Standardized testing for grades 3-6 will begin the week of May 7th. 

To ensure our students perform their best, we encourage families to support them in the following ways:

• Prioritize a good night's sleep leading up to the test dates.
• Fuel up for success! A healthy breakfast on test days will help students focus.
• Arrive on time! All SOLs will begin promptly at 9AM. 

Together, we can help our students achieve their best!

Principal's Walking Club

Come walk with us next week, May 8th at 8:00am.  Earn some awesome charms to wear and show others how active you are on our Wellness Wednesdays!  We will meet at the blacktop if the weather permits. See you at the blacktop!

Bike to School Day

Join the OCES Community Bike to School Day on May 10th!

Students will meet up around 7:40-7:45AM at designated meet ups and plan to arrive at school around 8:00AM for refreshments.

We need parent volunteers to make this event successful and safe. Please sign up here to donate refreshments and volunteer!

Questions? Contact Erin Speier at [email protected]

Talent Show!

Hi Olde Creek families! It is almost time for our annual Talent Show! If you completed an interest form for your child, you should have received an email with detailed information about Talent Show auditions. If you did not receive an email, please contact Julia Eneboe at [email protected] or Caitlyn Spinnler at [email protected].

A Message from the OC Green Team

Help OC win a new NexTrex bench made from recyclable materials!  Starting Monday, we are collecting plastic bags and plastic film wrappers. See the picture below for a list of approved materials.  It is very important that all materials are clean and free of any food residue or crumbs. To have a chance of getting the new bench, we need to collect 1,000 pounds of plastic film.  There are now collection bags in each classroom for your child to use. Thank you for helping us reduce our trash and take care of our environment!

Parent Input Form for 2024-25 Class Placement

With the end of the year quickly approaching, we are already looking ahead to next year. While we look at class placements for the coming year, we ask for your input and if there is pertinent information to support your child’s success. We cannot honor requests for specific teachers. Parent input forms are due by May 17, 2024. We value your feedback and insight into your child’s learning needs. Thank you for your input.  

Olde Creek Parent Input Form 2024-25

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

Make lunchtime a breeze for our busy students! We're looking for friendly faces to join our cafeteria volunteer crew to help keep lunchtime going smoothly and orderly. 

Flexible on your time? We have volunteer opportunities all the way through May! Sign up for a 30 minute block, an hour, a whole day, or anything in between. Visit our SignUp Genius link to find a slot that fits your schedule!

OCES End of Year Events Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources.

Olde Creek PTA News The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.

This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone. Click here for more information.

FCPS/Pyramid News Multilingual Phone Lines

☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages: Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.

Relay for Life for FCPS

For more information please visit RelayforLife.org/FCPS

Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:

• Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
• Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
• Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
• Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.

Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

Ongoing News and Information OC Staff Shout-outs Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!

Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!

We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!

Bears in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about! 

To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.

The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.

We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears! 

OC Staff Spotlights

We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!

Contacts

Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Courtney Korb, Principal, [email protected]
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, [email protected]

Be Informed, Stay Involved!

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Olde Creek PTA
• Report Your Child’s Absence 
• Visit the Olde Creek Website
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Follow Olde Creek on Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 

For a translated version of this newsletter, please click HERE. Next click on the language icon in the upper left corner to choose your preferred language. Para obtener una versión traducida de este mensaje, haga clic AQUÍ. Luego, haga clic en el icono IDIOMA en la esquina superior izquierda para elegir su idioma preferido. 

9524 Old Creek Drive Fairfax, VA 22032  | Main Office: 703-426-3100
Attendance: 703-426-3192 | Web | Twitter

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Olde Creek Weekly Update

Big Bears to the rescue! Our 4th-6th graders lent a helping paw to their younger classmates at the Book Fair, making sure everyone finds their perfect adventure.

Important Dates

May 2: SCA Spirit Day
May 3: Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday
May 6-May 10: Staff Appreciation Week
May 17: Parent Input Form Due
May 27: Memorial Day - No School

Olde Creek News

Book Trailer magic! These 6th graders are showing off their creativity in the library creating Book Trailers. Can't wait to see their final product!

Admin Avenue

Dear Olde Creek Elementary Families,

This week at Olde Creek has been a lively one, filled with opportunities for learning, appreciation, and environmental awareness!

Book Fair Bonanza! We hope everyone has had a chance to visit the amazing Book Fair in our library this week. It was a fantastic opportunity to explore new worlds and ignite a love of reading in our young learners. Thank you to Ms. Sweda for all your work to ensure a smooth and engaging Book Fair!

Administrative Professionals Week! This week also marks Administrative Professionals Week, and we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible office staff: Mrs. McCulloch, Mrs. Armstrong, Mr. Santos & Mrs. Alverson! Their dedication, organization, and friendly smiles keep our school running smoothly every day. We appreciate all you do! 

Growing Green for Earth Week! Our classrooms have been buzzing with excitement all week as we celebrate Earth Week! Students have been learning about the importance of environmental responsibility. We are so proud to see their enthusiasm for protecting our planet. Stay tuned for more details and photos of Earth Week activities in the upcoming newsletter.

Congratulations, Ms. O'Connor! Huge congratulations to Ms. Erin O'Connor, kindergarten teacher, on becoming a National Board Certified Teacher! This is an incredible achievement that reflects your dedication to your students and the teaching profession. Your hard work and commitment will have a lasting impact on countless young minds. We're all so proud of you!

Looking forward to another fantastic week!

Sincerely,

Courtney, Alison & Stephanie

What a great week to celebrate our amazing office staff! Our school couldn't function without these amazing people. 

It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us plan so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms. We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage.

SOL Schedule & Reminders

Mark your calendars! Standardized testing for grades 3-6 will begin the week of May 7th. 

To ensure our students perform their best, we encourage families to support them in the following ways:

• Prioritize a good night's sleep leading up to the test dates.
• Fuel up for success! A healthy breakfast on test days will help students focus.
• Arrive on time! All SOLs will begin promptly at 9AM. 

Together, we can help our students achieve their best!

Talent Show!

Hi Olde Creek families! It is almost time for our annual Talent Show! If you completed an interest form for your child, you should have received an email with detailed information about Talent Show auditions. If you did not receive an email, please contact Julia Eneboe at [email protected] or Caitlyn Spinnler at [email protected].

Candy Grams Extended Through April 30

Please click HERE to access order form. 

SCA Spirit Day May 2  Staff Appreciation Week is coming! 

Looking ahead, Staff Appreciation Week is set for May 6th-May 10th. Our fantastic PTA is working on behind the scenes to make sure it is the most enjoyable week for our staff. 

Please take a look at the PTA Event Page to see how you can help support make the week great! 

Parent Input Form for 2024-25 Class Placement

With the end of the year quickly approaching, we are already looking ahead to next year. While we look at class placements for the coming year, we ask for your input and if there is pertinent information to support your child’s success. We cannot honor requests for specific teachers. Parent input forms are due by May 17, 2024. We value your feedback and insight into your child’s learning needs. Thank you for your input.  

Olde Creek Parent Input Form 2024-25

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

Make lunchtime a breeze for our busy students! We're looking for friendly faces to join our cafeteria volunteer crew to help keep lunchtime going smoothly and orderly. 

Flexible on your time? We have volunteer opportunities all the way through May! Sign up for a 30 minute block, an hour, a whole day, or anything in between. Visit our SignUp Genius link to find a slot that fits your schedule!

OCES End of Year Events Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources.

Olde Creek PTA News The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.

This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone. Click here for more information.

FCPS/Pyramid News Multilingual Phone Lines

☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages: Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.

Relay for Life for FCPS

For more information please visit RelayforLife.org/FCPS

Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.

School Library Month

In FCPS libraries, students develop knowledge and skills, experience a sense of belonging, find inspiration and support, and have the ability to freely pursue their personal interests and academic growth. Watch this video to learn how FCPS librarians make a difference.

National Arab American Heritage Month

FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

Muslim American Heritage Month

Muslim American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, culture, and an enhanced understanding of the diverse population of Muslim Americans. View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Muslim American Heritage Month.

Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:

• Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
• Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
• Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
• Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.

Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

Ongoing News and Information OC Staff Shout-outs Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!

Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!

We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!

Bears in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about! 

To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.

The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.

We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears! 

OC Staff Spotlights

We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!

Contacts

Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Courtney Korb, Principal, [email protected]
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, [email protected]

Be Informed, Stay Involved!

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Olde Creek PTA
• Report Your Child’s Absence 
• Visit the Olde Creek Website
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Follow Olde Creek on Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 

For a translated version of this newsletter, please click HERE. Next click on the language icon in the upper left corner to choose your preferred language. Para obtener una versión traducida de este mensaje, haga clic AQUÍ. Luego, haga clic en el icono IDIOMA en la esquina superior izquierda para elegir su idioma preferido. 

9524 Old Creek Drive Fairfax, VA 22032  | Main Office: 703-426-3100
Attendance: 703-426-3192 | Web | Twitter

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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

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Olde Creek Weekly Update

Dazzling talent on display at our Woodson Pyramid Art Show! 🎨

Important Dates

April 20: 2024 FCPS Family Summit
April 22: Monday - Earth Day - wear green
April 23: Tuesday - Watershed Day - wear blue
April 24: Wednesday - Zero Waste Day - wear white
April 25: Thursday - Climate Change Day - wear red
April 26: Friday - Wildlife Day - wear a nature print
May 2: SCA Spirit Day
May 3: Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday
May 6-May 10: Staff Appreciation Week
May 17: Parent Input Form Due
May 27: Memorial Day - No School

Look at these little mathematicians in action! Our kindergarteners are learning how to graph by asking their classmates questions like "What's your favorite color?" and then recording the answers. We're seeing some future data analysts in the making!

Olde Creek News

Olde Creek went purple on Wednesday for PurpleUp Day! We have 50 amazing military-connected students, and we're showing our support all month long. 

Admin Avenue

Dear Olde Creek Elementary Families,

This week was packed with exciting learning opportunities and events to celebrate our students' talents!

On Wednesday, we be turned our Olde Creek purple for "Purple Up! Day." This nationwide initiative honored military children and their families for the sacrifices they make.

We'd also like to extend a huge congratulations to all our young artists who showcased their work at the Woodson Pyramid Art Show! This event highlights the creativity of students from across the pyramid!

Our 5th graders had a blast today at the Children's Museum of DC! From tinkering in the innovation labs to journeying through history exhibits, they were busy making memories and sparking their imaginations.

Looking ahead to next week, get ready to celebrate Earth Week! We'll have fun spirit days throughout the week, with a focus on environmental awareness. Mark your calendars and get creative with your attire!

Sincerely,

Courtney, Alison and Stephanie

2024 FCPS Family Summit 

Join us on April 20, 2024 at Marshall High School to ensure the safety, support, and inclusion of every member of our school community.

Our Family Summit is free and open to all families, educators and community members in the Fairfax County Public School division.

What to Expect: Informational Sessions,  Online Special Education Resource Fair, Networking Opportunities, and a Resource Fair.

Registration is preferred.

Click here to register for the 2024 FCPS Family Summit

Earth Week is NEXT WEEK!

Earth Week BINGO Board

Candy Grams Extended Through April 30

Please click HERE to access order form. 

SCA Spirit Day May 2  Staff Appreciation Week is coming! 

Looking ahead, Staff Appreciation Week is set for May 6th-May 10th. Our fantastic PTA is working on behind the scenes to make sure it is the most enjoyable week for our staff. 

Please take a look at the PTA Event Page to see how you can help support make the week great! 

Parent Input Form for 2024-25 Class Placement

With the end of the year quickly approaching, we are already looking ahead to next year. While we look at class placements for the coming year, we ask for your input and if there is pertinent information to support your child’s success. We cannot honor requests for specific teachers. Parent input forms are due by May 17, 2024. We value your feedback and insight into your child’s learning needs. Thank you for your input.  

Olde Creek Parent Input Form 2024-25

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

Make lunchtime a breeze for our busy students! We're looking for friendly faces to join our cafeteria volunteer crew to help keep lunchtime going smoothly and orderly. 

Flexible on your time? We have volunteer opportunities all the way through May! Sign up for a 30 minute block, an hour, a whole day, or anything in between. Visit our SignUp Genius link to find a slot that fits your schedule!

OCES End of Year Events Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

Did you know? Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. 

According to a recent study of elementary and middle schools, there’s a 5.8% difference between April and June attendance rates. Let's work together to end the school year with success. Visit our website for more attendance resources. 

Olde Creek PTA News The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.

This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone. Click here for more information.

FCPS/Pyramid News Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.

School Library Month

In FCPS libraries, students develop knowledge and skills, experience a sense of belonging, find inspiration and support, and have the ability to freely pursue their personal interests and academic growth. Watch this video to learn how FCPS librarians make a difference.

National Arab American Heritage Month

FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

Muslim American Heritage Month

Muslim American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, culture, and an enhanced understanding of the diverse population of Muslim Americans. View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Muslim American Heritage Month.

Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:

• Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
• Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
• Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
• Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
• Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.

Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

Ongoing News and Information OC Staff Shout-outs Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!

Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!

We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!

Bears in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about! 

To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.

The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.

We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears! 

OC Staff Spotlights

We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!

Contacts

Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Courtney Korb, Principal, [email protected]
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, [email protected]

Be Informed, Stay Involved!

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Olde Creek PTA
• Report Your Child’s Absence 
• Visit the Olde Creek Website
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Follow Olde Creek on Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 

For a translated version of this newsletter, please click HERE. Next click on the language icon in the upper left corner to choose your preferred language. Para obtener una versión traducida de este mensaje, haga clic AQUÍ. Luego, haga clic en el icono IDIOMA en la esquina superior izquierda para elegir su idioma preferido. 

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Attendance: 703-426-3192 | Web | Twitter

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Olde Creek Weekly Update

A memory that will eclipse all others! Our students witnessing a celestial wonder.

Important Dates

April 12: Progress Reports Sent Home
April 16: Woodson Pyramid Art Show - 6:00PM
April 17: Purple Up to Support Military Families
April 17: Principal's Walking Club - 8:00AM
April 22-26: Earth Week Spirit Days
May 3: Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday
May 6-May 10: Staff Appreciation Week
My 17: Parent Input Form Due
May 27: Memorial Day - No School

Olde Creek News Admin Avenue

Dear Olde Creek Elementary Families,

Progress Reports are coming home in your child's Friday folder today. Some families may also receive attendance report cards alongside their progress reports.

These reports offer a snapshot of your child's recent performance. If you have any questions or want to discuss anything further, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher.

We had a particularly exciting event this week as we all witnessed a glimpse of the solar eclipse during dismissal time! It was a wonderful opportunity to explore the wonders of science firsthand and create a memory that will last a lifetime.

April is a month rich with cultural recognition, including Autism Acceptance Month, Month of the Military Child, School Library Month, National Arab American Heritage Month, and Muslim American Heritage Month. Please see below for more information about these important observances.

As we head into next week, remember to check out our upcoming events calendar for more ways to get involved at school. Here's to a season of growth, exploration, and of course, plenty of smiles!

Sincerely,

Courtney, Alison and Stephanie

Bright smiles and bright futures! We love seeing learning in action within our clasrooms!

Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club

Registration closes TODAY!

• WHO: Equity Book Club for grades K-2 & C.U.B. Club for grades 3-6.
• WHAT: We will be reading  "Lunch from Home" by Joshua David Stein. We will be considering the questions, “How can we appreciate differences between cultures and build connections through food?”
• WHEN: Tuesday, April 16th from 3:15-4:15PM

Please complete this Google Form to indicate if your student(s) will be participating. A paper copy of this information is going home with your child in their Friday Folder.

Principal's Walking Club

Just a friendly reminder! Come join us on Wednesday, April 17th at 8:00AM as we enjoy the beauty of spring at our Principal’s Walking Club! We will meet on the blacktop if the weather permits (rain or freezing temperature location will be the gym) Don’t forget your necklaces, we have new charms. We hope to see there!

Woodson Art Shows

The Woodson High School Fine Arts Department is excited to invite the Woodson community to our annual art shows! 

The Pyramid Art Show, which includes work from our elementary, middle, and high school students, opens on Tuesday, April 16. We will have a reception from 6-8pm in Cav Hall. Come on by to see what our K-11 artists have created this year!

On Thursday, April 18 from 6-8pm we will be celebrating our senior students at the Senior Art Show - our seniors’ culminating shows! Our upper-level senior artists have curated collections of their finest works and are looking forward to sharing this work with their families, friends, and community. We are so proud of our students and excited for them to have this special opportunity to share their work. 

In between enjoying the artwork at both shows, visitors can bring home small, student-made artworks that will be for sale and bid on our famous hand-painted furniture.

Our students have worked so hard to hone their art-making skills and create these works. They (and we!) would be so honored to welcome you to one (or both!) of these events.

OC Talent Show

The OC Talent Show will be on Monday, June 10th. We are so excited to see our talented Bears perform! If your child is interested, please complete this Google Form by Tuesday, April 16th. 

Earth Week is Coming Up!

Earth Week BINGO Board

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

Make lunchtime a breeze for our busy students! We're looking for friendly faces to join our cafeteria volunteer crew. 

Flexible on your time? We have volunteer opportunities all the way through May! Sign up for a 30 minute block, an hour, a whole day, or anything in between. Visit our SignUp Genius link to find a slot that fits your schedule!

What you'll do:

• Help supervise the lunchroom during busy times.
• Lend a hand opening lunch boxes and packages for younger students.
• Ensure students are following OC's PAWS Expectations.
• Assist with cleanup after lunch is finished.

The benefits?

• See your child's smiling face during their lunch break!
• Meet other parents and become part of the school community.
• Make a positive impact on a busy part of the school day.

Together, we can make lunchtime a fun and positive experience for all our students!

Reminder: Birthday Treats

Here's a friendly reminder that due to allergies and dietary restrictions, we can't accept food treats for birthday celebrations in class or the cafeteria. We encourage families to celebrate your child's special day at school:

• Donate a Book: Gift a new book to our classroom library in your child's honor. They can pick it out with you, and their classmates will enjoy reading it for years to come!
• Non-Edible Goodies: Send in small trinkets, pencils, stickers, or other fun items for your child to share with their classmates!

We want to make sure every student feels included, safe, and celebrated on their birthday.

Parent Input Form for 2024-25 Class Placement

With the end of the year quickly approaching, we are already looking ahead to next year. While we look at class placements for the coming year, we ask for your input and if there is pertinent information to support your child’s success. We cannot honor requests for specific teachers. Parent input forms are due by May 17, 2024. We value your feedback and insight into your child’s learning needs. Thank you for your input.  

Olde Creek Parent Input Form 2024-25

OCES End of Year Events Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

Did you know? Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. 

According to a recent study of elementary and middle schools, there’s a 5.8% difference between April and June attendance rates. Let's work together to end the school year with success. Visit our website for more attendance resources. 

Olde Creek PTA News PTA Family Dinner Night - Old Dominion Pizza Co.

We hope to see you at Old Dominion Pizza Co. on April 16th from 5:00-8:00PM for our next PTA Family Dinner Night fundraiser! 

The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.

This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone. Click here for more information.

FCPS/Pyramid News Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.

School Library Month

In FCPS libraries, students develop knowledge and skills, experience a sense of belonging, find inspiration and support, and have the ability to freely pursue their personal interests and academic growth. Watch this video to learn how FCPS librarians make a difference.

Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families. 

💜Purple Up! on April 17 to Support Military Families

Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students. Purple represents military youth because purple combines all the colors of the military branches! 

National Arab American Heritage Month

FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

Muslim American Heritage Month

Muslim American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, culture, and an enhanced understanding of the diverse population of Muslim Americans. View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Muslim American Heritage Month.

Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:

• Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
• Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
• Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
• Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
• Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
• Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.

Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

Ongoing News and Information OC Staff Shout-outs Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!

Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!

We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!

Bears in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about! 

To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.

The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.

We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears! 

OC Staff Spotlights

We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!

Contacts

Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Courtney Korb, Principal, [email protected]
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, [email protected]

Be Informed, Stay Involved!

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Olde Creek PTA
• Report Your Child’s Absence 
• Visit the Olde Creek Website
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Follow Olde Creek on Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 

For a translated version of this newsletter, please click HERE. Next click on the language icon in the upper left corner to choose your preferred language. Para obtener una versión traducida de este mensaje, haga clic AQUÍ. Luego, haga clic en el icono IDIOMA en la esquina superior izquierda para elegir su idioma preferido. 

9524 Old Creek Drive Fairfax, VA 22032  | Main Office: 703-426-3100
Attendance: 703-426-3192 | Web | Twitter

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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

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Olde Creek Weekly Update

Congratulations to Ms. Schwarz & Mr. Frank's class for taking first place in Olde Creek's ST Math Madness! These amazing mathematicians solved the most puzzles throughout the competition! We're so proud of their hard work and math skills!

Important Dates

April 10: Eid al-Fitr - No School
April 12: Progress Reports Sent Home
April 17: Purple Up to Support Military Families
April 17: Principal's Walking Club 8:00AM
April 22-26: Earth Week Spirit Days
May 3: Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday
May 6-May 10: Staff Appreciation Week
My 17: Parent Input Form Due
May 27: Memorial Day - No School

Shout out to our Green Team for presenting to our PTA on Wednesday night. Thank you to our PTA for funding our new water filling station for the second floor! 

Olde Creek News Admin Avenue

Dear Olde Creek Elementary Families,

We hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing and fun Spring Break! We were so happy to see all the smiling faces back in the classroom this week, even if it was a short one.

The energy in the halls was wonderful, and it's clear everyone is refreshed and ready to learn. Can you believe it? We've officially kicked off the fourth and final quarter of the school year! Time flies when you're having fun (and learning!).

We're looking forward to some beautiful spring weather in the coming weeks, which will hopefully provide opportunities for outdoor learning and activities.

As we begin the fourth quarter, please see the below for important end of the year dates.

Let's make the most of this exciting time of year!

Sincerely,

Courtney, Alison and Stephanie

Reminder: Birthday Treats

Here's a friendly reminder that due to allergies and dietary restrictions, we can't accept food treats for birthday celebrations in class or the cafeteria. We encourage families to celebrate your child's special day at school:

• Donate a Book: Gift a new book to our classroom library in your child's honor. They can pick it out with you, and their classmates will enjoy reading it for years to come!
• Non-Edible Goodies: Send in small trinkets, pencils, stickers, or other fun items for your child to share with their classmates!

We want to make sure every student feels included, safe, and celebrated on their birthday.

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

Make lunchtime a breeze for our busy students! We're looking for friendly faces to join our cafeteria volunteer crew. 

Flexible on your time? We have volunteer opportunities all the way through May! Sign up for a 30 minute block, an hour, a whole day, or anything in between. Visit our SignUp Genius link to find a slot that fits your schedule!

What you'll do:

• Help supervise the lunchroom during busy times.
• Lend a hand opening lunch boxes and packages for younger students.
• Ensure students are following OC's PAWS Expectations.
• Assist with cleanup after lunch is finished.

The benefits?

• See your child's smiling face during their lunch break!
• Meet other parents and become part of the school community.
• Make a positive impact on a busy part of the school day.

Together, we can make lunchtime a fun and positive experience for all our students!

Earth Week is Coming Up!

Earth Week BINGO Board

Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club

Register by 4/5 to receive one copy of the book for your family. Registration closes on 4/12.

• WHO: Equity Book Club for grades K-2 & C.U.B. Club for grades 3-6.
• WHAT: We will be reading  "Lunch from Home " by Joshua David Stein. We will be considering the questions, “How can we appreciate differences between cultures and build connections through food?”
• WHEN: Tuesday, April 16th from 3:15-4:15PM

Please complete this Google Form to indicate if your student(s) will be participating. A paper copy of this information is going home with your child in their Friday Folder.

Principal's Walking Club

Just a friendly reminder! Come join us on Wednesday, April 17th at 8:00AM as we enjoy the beauty of spring at our Principal’s Walking Club! We will meet on the blacktop if the weather permits (rain or freezing temperature location will be the gym) Don’t forget your necklaces, we have new charms. We hope to see there!

OC Talent Show

The OC Talent Show will be on Monday, June 10th. We are so excited to see our talented Bears perform! If your child is interested, please complete this Google Form  by Tuesday, April 16th. 

Parent Input Form for 2024-25 Class Placement

With the end of the year quickly approaching, we are already looking ahead to next year. While we look at class placements for the coming year, we ask for your input and if there is pertinent information to support your child’s success. We cannot honor requests for specific teachers. Parent input forms are due by May 17, 2024. We value your feedback and insight into your child’s learning needs. Thank you for your input.  

Olde Creek Parent Input Form 2024-25

OCES End of Year Events Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

Did you know? Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. 

According to a recent study of elementary and middle schools, there’s a 5.8% difference between April and June attendance rates. Let's work together to end the school year with success. Visit our website for more attendance resources. 

☀️ Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8

A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.  

Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.

💜Purple Up! on April 17 to Support Military Families

Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students. Purple represents military youth because purple combines all the colors of the military branches! 

Olde Creek PTA News PTA Family Dinner Night - Old Dominion Pizza Co.

We hope to see you at Old Dominion Pizza Co. on April 16th from 5:00-8:00PM for our next PTA Family Dinner Night fundraiser! 

The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.

This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone. Click here for more information.

FCPS/Pyramid News Thomas Jefferson Techstravaganza - May 18 Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:

• Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
• Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
• Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
• Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
• Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
• Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.

Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

Ongoing News and Information OC Staff Shout-outs Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!

Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!

We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!

Bears in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about! 

To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.

The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.

We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears! 

OC Staff Spotlights

We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!

Contacts

Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Courtney Korb, Principal, [email protected]
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, [email protected]

Be Informed, Stay Involved!

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Olde Creek PTA
• Report Your Child’s Absence 
• Visit the Olde Creek Website
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Follow Olde Creek on Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 

For a translated version of this newsletter, please click HERE. Next click on the language icon in the upper left corner to choose your preferred language. Para obtener una versión traducida de este mensaje, haga clic AQUÍ. Luego, haga clic en el icono IDIOMA en la esquina superior izquierda para elegir su idioma preferido. 

9524 Old Creek Drive Fairfax, VA 22032  | Main Office: 703-426-3100
Attendance: 703-426-3192 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

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Olde Creek Weekly Update

Focused minds, determined hearts - boys at school, shaping futures one lesson at a time. 📚💡 #FutureLeaders #SchoolWork

Important Dates

March 17-30: PTA Read-a-Thon
March 22: End of the 3rd Quarter
March 25-29: Spring Break, schools and offices closed
April 1 - April 2: Student Holidays

April 2: Kindergarten Orientation - (adults only), 1:00 P.M.

April 10: Eid al-Fitr - Student Holiday

April 17: Purple Up to Support Military Families

 

Sunshine smiles and laughter fill the air as students enjoy a playful recess break under the clear blue sky ☀️🌳 #JoyfulMoments #OutdoorPlay

Olde Creek News Admin Avenue

Dear Olde Creek Elementary Families,

As we approach Spring Break, we want to express our gratitude for your continued support. Please take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy quality moments with your loved ones.

As a reminder, we will be donating all Lost and Found items over Spring Break. If you or your child are missing anything we encourage you to come in today to find your missing items. 

Olde Creek offices will be closed for Spring Break. We look forward to welcoming our students back refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong on Wednesday, April 3rd.

Wishing you a safe and rejuvenating break. 

Sincerely,

Courtney, Alison and Stephanie

Calendar Reminders Spring Break

March 25-29 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar. 

Teacher Work Days/Student Holidays

As a reminder, April 1st & 2nd are Teacher Work Days. There is no school for students. We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, April 3rd. 

Join the OC Mural Committee

We are recruiting students who would like to be muralists at Olde Creek! Click here to fill out the application form with a parent by April 5th. Selected students will be notified by April 9th. 

Feel free to sign up by clicking THIS LINK. 

For questions, please contact Mrs. Castro. 

Advanced Academics Spring Newsletter

Please take a moment to read the FCPS AAP Spring Newsletter found HERE. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Ms. Wendy Stobbe. 

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

Make lunchtime a breeze for our busy students! We're looking for friendly faces to join our cafeteria volunteer crew. 

Flexible on your time? We have volunteer opportunities all the way through May! Sign up for a 30 minute block, an hour, a whole day, or anything in between. Visit our SignUp Genius link to find a slot that fits your schedule!

What you'll do:

• Help supervise the lunchroom during busy times.
• Lend a hand opening lunch boxes and packages for younger students.
• Ensure students are following OC's PAWS Expectations.
• Assist with cleanup after lunch is finished.

The benefits?

• See your child's smiling face during their lunch break!
• Meet other parents and become part of the school community.
• Make a positive impact on a busy part of the school day.

Together, we can make lunchtime a fun and positive experience for all our students!

Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club

Register by 4/5 to receive one copy of the book for your family. Registration closes on 4/12.

• WHO: Equity Book Club for grades K-2 & C.U.B. Club for grades 3-6.
• WHAT: We will be reading  "Lunch from Home " by Joshua David Stein. We will be considering the questions, “How can we appreciate differences between cultures and build connections through food?”
• WHEN: Tuesday, April 16th from 3:15-4:15

Please complete this Google Form to indicate if your student(s) will be participating. A paper copy of this information is going home with your child in their Friday Folder.

Lost & Found - Help Needed!

Our Lost and Found is overflowing with treasures waiting to be reunited with their owners! Lately, there's been a whole bunch of jackets looking for their way back home (we know that spring weather can be tricky!). 

Unclaimed Treasure: Any items left behind after Spring Break will set sail on a new adventure and be donated.

The front office is open from 8:00AM-4:00PM. If you're looking for lost items, please stop by school, and check in with the front office. 

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

Did you know? Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources. 

This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning.

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

Kindergarten Orientation at Olde Creek ES will be April 2nd at 1:00. This event is for adults only. To register or for any questions, please reach out to Mr. Santos at [email protected]

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school, the student will be ready for orientation and other introductory events. Read more about the registration process.

Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in. 

☀️ Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8

A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.  

Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.

Purple Up! on April 17 to Support Military Families

Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students. Purple represents military youth because purple combines all the colors of the military branches! 

Olde Creek ES Spring SOL Schedule Olde Creek PTA News PTA Read-a-Thon - March 17-30

Olde Creek is getting a bit...old. As our school ages, there will be a greater need for things like new cafeteria tables, a new sign, and other capital improvements. The OCES PTA will be hosting a read-a-thon fundraiser to help raise money for these capital improvements for the school. In support of Read Across America this month, kids can raise money by reading books and getting per-page pledges or flat donations from family and friends.

Registration: Online only. Registration opens March 8th. A flyer with a QR code and URL was be sent home March 8th. After registering, each child will have their URL and webpage to design and share! Pledges and donations are all done online.

Read-a-thon Dates: March 17-30, 2024. Hopefully, kids will be motivated to read during Spring Break!

Logistics: Kids can update their total pages read online with help from their parents, or they can turn in a "Pages Read" sheet to their teachers on Friday, March 15 and Monday, April 1.

Parents - Use this tracker to write down your child’s reading progress so the PTA can input the information on the website for you. Return to your child’s teacher for credit on the PTA webpage!

Prizes: Classes that raise $500 or more will receive a popsicle party!

Questions: Email Frank Yoon at [email protected]

PTA Family Dinner Night - Old Dominion Pizza Co.

We hope to see you at Old Dominion Pizza Co. on April 16th from 5:00-8:00PM for our next PTA Family Dinner Night fundraiser! 

The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.

This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone. Click here for more information.

FCPS/Pyramid News Nominations Open for First Class Award for Inclusion

The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the First Class Awards. The awards are presented annually to educators, administrators, and students who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The ACSD will recognize award winners at the Family Summit on Saturday, April 20. 

Nominate an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools by Friday, March 22. Email [email protected] with questions.

National Women's History Month

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids. 

Take the Family Engagement Survey!

FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.

The survey is available in 10 languages. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage. 

Thomas Jefferson Techstravaganza - May 18 Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:

• Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
• Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
• Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
• Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
• Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
• Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.

Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

Ongoing News and Information OC Staff Shout-outs Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!

Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!

We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!

Bears in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about! 

To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.

The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.

We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears! 

OC Staff Spotlights

We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!

Contacts

Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Courtney Korb, Principal, [email protected]
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, [email protected]

Be Informed, Stay Involved!

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Olde Creek PTA
• Report Your Child’s Absence 
• Visit the Olde Creek Website
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Follow Olde Creek on Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 

For a translated version of this newsletter, please click HERE. Next click on the language icon in the upper left corner to choose your preferred language. Para obtener una versión traducida de este mensaje, haga clic AQUÍ. Luego, haga clic en el icono IDIOMA en la esquina superior izquierda para elegir su idioma preferido. 

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Attendance: 703-426-3192 | Web | Twitter

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Olde Creek Weekly Update

🏆 High Five for Fitness & Literacy! These students completed the Reading Fitness Quest, logging 20 minutes of reading and exercise each day!

Important Dates

March 16: Relay for Life at Woodson HS
March 17-30: PTA Read-a-Thon
March 18: Read Across America Spirit Day: Wild About Reading
March 19: Read Across America Spirit Day: Our Minds Can Travel
March 20: Read Across America Spirit Day: Score Big with Books
March 21: Read Across America Spirit Day: Reading is a Vacation
March 22: Read Across America Spirit Day: Books for Bears
March 22: End of the 3rd Quarter
March 25-29: Spring Break, schools and offices closed
April 1 - April 2: Student Holidays
April 2: Kindergarten Orientation - (adults only), 1:00 P.M.

✨Totally rockin' the Sock Hop! These moves are outta sight! OC Bears had a blast at the PTA Sock Hop last week! Thank you to our PTA for hosting such a great event!

Olde Creek News OCES Read Across America Spirit Week

Calling all bookworms and future storytellers! Get ready to celebrate reading all week long during Read Across America Spirit Week! Check out the spirit days below.

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

Make lunchtime a breeze for our busy students! We're looking for friendly faces to join our cafeteria volunteer crew. 

Flexible on your time? We have volunteer opportunities all the way through May! Sign up for a 30 minute block, an hour, a whole day, or anything in between. Visit our SignUp Genius link to find a slot that fits your schedule!

What you'll do:

• Help supervise the lunchroom during busy times.
• Lend a hand opening lunch boxes and packages for younger students.
• Ensure students are following OC's PAWS Expectations.
• Assist with cleanup after lunch is finished.

The benefits?

• See your child's smiling face during their lunch break!
• Meet other parents and become part of the school community.
• Make a positive impact on a busy part of the school day.

Together, we can make lunchtime a fun and positive experience for all our students!

Lost & Found - Help Needed!

Our Lost and Found is overflowing with treasures waiting to be reunited with their owners! Lately, there's been a whole bunch of jackets looking for their way back home (we know that spring weather can be tricky!). 

Unclaimed Treasure: Any items left behind after Spring Break will set sail on a new adventure and be donated.

The front office is open from 8:00AM-4:00PM. If you're looking for lost items, please stop by school, and check in with the front office. 

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

Did you know? Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources. 

This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning.

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

Kindergarten Orientation at Olde Creek ES will be April 2nd at 1:00. This event is for adults only. To register or for any questions, please reach out to Mr. Santos at [email protected]

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school, the student will be ready for orientation and other introductory events. Read more about the registration process.

Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in. 

Olde Creek ES Spring SOL Schedule Olde Creek PTA News PTA Read-a-Thon - March 17-30

Olde Creek is getting a bit...old. As our school ages, there will be a greater need for things like new cafeteria tables, a new sign, and other capital improvements. The OCES PTA will be hosting a read-a-thon fundraiser to help raise money for these capital improvements for the school. In support of Read Across America this month, kids can raise money by reading books and getting per-page pledges or flat donations from family and friends.

Registration: Online only. Registration opens March 8th. A flyer with a QR code and URL was be sent home March 8th. After registering, each child will have their URL and webpage to design and share! Pledges and donations are all done online.

Read-a-thon Dates: March 17-30, 2024. Hopefully, kids will be motivated to read during Spring Break!

Logistics: Kids can update their total pages read online with help from their parents, or they can turn in a "Pages Read" sheet to their teachers on Friday, March 15 and Monday, April 1.

Prizes: Classes that raise $500 or more will receive a popsicle party!

Questions: Email Frank Yoon at [email protected]

The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.

This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone. Click here for more information.

FCPS/Pyramid News Woodson High School - Relay for Life Activity Night

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Relay for Life’s “Activity Night” on March 16 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Woodson High School. Get ready for an exciting event full of games, entertainment, food, and fantastic raffle prizes, all in support of the American Cancer Society. Don’t miss out – RSPV now via Google Form and reach out to Coach Cho at [email protected] with any questions. Students, siblings, parents, guardians, friends, and family members are all invited. Let’s make a difference together!! Join the Relay at RelayForLife.org/FCPS

Nominations Open for First Class Award for Inclusion

The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the First Class Awards. The awards are presented annually to educators, administrators, and students who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The ACSD will recognize award winners at the Family Summit on Saturday, April 20. 

Nominate an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools by Friday, March 22. Email [email protected] with questions.

National Women's History Month

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids. 

Take the Family Engagement Survey!

FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.

The survey is available in 10 languages. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage. 

Thomas Jefferson Techstravaganza - May 18 Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:

• Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
• Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
• Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
• Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
• Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
• Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.

Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

Ongoing News and Information OC Staff Shout-outs Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!

Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!

We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!

Bears in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about! 

To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.

The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.

We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears! 

OC Staff Spotlights

We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!

Contacts

Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Courtney Korb, Principal, [email protected]
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, [email protected]

Be Informed, Stay Involved!

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Olde Creek PTA
• Report Your Child’s Absence 
• Visit the Olde Creek Website
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Follow Olde Creek on Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 

For a translated version of this newsletter, please click HERE. Next click on the language icon in the upper left corner to choose your preferred language. Para obtener una versión traducida de este mensaje, haga clic AQUÍ. Luego, haga clic en el icono IDIOMA en la esquina superior izquierda para elegir su idioma preferido. 

9524 Old Creek Drive Fairfax, VA 22032  | Main Office: 703-426-3100
Attendance: 703-426-3192 | Web | Twitter

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Family Engagement Survey Olde Creek Families! Participate today! Your voice matters! 

Share your thoughts around important topics impacting your student’s success. By participating in the Family Engagement Survey, parents/caregivers are making their voices heard. Survey topics include:

• Welcoming environment
• Communication
• Student success
• Advocacy
• Family and school partnerships
• Community partnerships

Help us better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools. 

TAKE THE SURVEY!

Visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information.

9524 Old Creek Drive Fairfax, VA 22032  | Main Office: 703-426-3100
Attendance: 703-426-3192 | Web | Twitter

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Olde Creek Weekly Update

From kindergartners to fifth graders, everyone's a poet here! We loved seeing so many grades working on poetry this week!

Important Dates

March 8: PTA Sock Hop - 6:00-8:30 PM - Gym
March 10: Daylight Savings Time begins (move clocks forward one hour)
March 11: First full day of Ramadan
March 14: Picture Day
March 16: Relay for Life at Woodson HS
March 22: End of the 3rd Quarter
March 25-29: Spring Break, schools and offices closed
April 1-April 2: Student Holidays
April 2: Kindergarten Orientation (adults only), 1:00 P.M. 

Students digging into the cafeteria's exciting new lunch options!

Olde Creek News Admin Avenue

Dear Olde Creek Families and Friends,

As we wrap up another fantastic week, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families who joined us for our monthly PTA meeting. Whether in-person or virtually, your presence and participation truly make a difference. It was wonderful to connect with some of you on a more personal level.

Tonight, we're gearing up for some fun at the PTA Sock Hop! Get ready to dance the night away and create lasting memories with friends and family. We can't wait to see you there!

Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend filled with joy, relaxation, and maybe a little bit of dancing!

 

Sincerely,

Courtney, Alison and Stephanie

Lost & Found - Help Needed!

Our Lost and Found is overflowing with treasures waiting to be reunited with their owners! Lately, there's been a whole bunch of jackets looking for their way back home (we know that spring weather can be tricky!). 

Tonight! Stop by the Lost and Found table in the lobby this evening during the Sock Hop to see if your family's missing items are there! We'd love to see those jackets find their way back home.

Unclaimed Treasure: Any items left behind after Spring Break will set sail on a new adventure and be donated.

The front office is open from 8:00AM-4:00PM. If you're looking for lost items, please stop by school, and check in with the front office. 

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

Did you know? Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources. 

This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning.

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

Kindergarten Orientation at Olde Creek ES will be April 2nd at 1:00. This event is for adults only. To register or for any questions, please reach out to Mr. Santos at [email protected]

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school, the student will be ready for orientation and other introductory events. Read more about the registration process.

Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in. 

Spring Picture Day: March 14

Olde Creek ES Spring SOL Schedule Olde Creek PTA News PTA Read-a-Thon - March 17-30

Olde Creek is getting a bit...old. As our school ages, there will be a greater need for things like new cafeteria tables, a new sign, and other capital improvements. The OCES PTA will be hosting a read-a-thon fundraiser to help raise money for these capital improvements for the school. In support of Read Across America this month, kids can raise money by reading books and getting per-page pledges or flat donations from family and friends.

Registration: Online only. Registration opens March 8th. A flyer with a QR code and URL will be sent home March 8th. After registering, each child will have their URL and webpage to design and share! Pledges and donations are all done online.

Read-a-thon Dates: March 17-30, 2024. Hopefully, kids will be motivated to read during Spring Break!

Logistics: Kids can update their total pages read online with help from their parents, or they can turn in a "Pages Read" sheet to their teachers on Friday, March 15 and Monday, April 1.

Prizes: Classes that raise $500 or more will receive a popsicle party!

Questions: Email Frank Yoon at [email protected]

The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.

This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone. Click here for more information.

FCPS/Pyramid News National Women's History Month

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids. 

Take the Family Engagement Survey!

FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.

The survey is available in 10 languages. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage. 

Woodson Drama Presents - The Last Fire Fly

Woodson is offering a public performance, free for any FCPS student, with a pay-what-you-can ticket option for parents between $0-20. One day only on Saturday, March 9th at 10AM! If parents are interested, you can find tickets linked here.

This 60 minute show is a fun and dynamic adventure presented by the Woodson Theatre Arts class. This performance takes place in the Woodson Auditorium (entrance 18).

The Last Firefly description: The fantastic story of Boom and Crash, the children of Thunder, is a mythical adventure about discovering one's inner strength. After being forced out of their home at the hand of a cruel stepfather, Boom sets out on a journey of self-discovery where battles against the forces of nature are courageously fought.

Recommended for grades 2nd and above - because it contains mild theatrical violence and scenes of action that may frighten younger children.

Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:

• Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
• Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
• Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
• Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
• Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
• Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.

Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

Ongoing News and Information OC Staff Shout-outs Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!

Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!

We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!

Bears in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about! 

To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.

The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.

We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears! 

OC Staff Spotlights

We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!

Olde Creek Opportunities

Olde Creek is looking for energetic family members, friends, grandparents, or adult siblings, who may be looking for an opportunity to join our Olde Creek Elementary staff. Olde Creek is a positive work environment, and we are ready to fill the following opportunities with members of our community. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Dining Room Assistant

Hourly - Daily - 10:45AM-1:45PM, $12.39 per Hour

Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.

Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, [email protected] or at 703-426-3100.

  Student Monitor

$16.36 per Hour

Description

Provides supervision of students throughout the school day, including but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials, and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience is equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed, and have general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, [email protected] or at 703-426-3100.

Contacts

Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Courtney Korb, Principal, [email protected]
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, [email protected]

Be Informed, Stay Involved!

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Olde Creek PTA
• Report Your Child’s Absence 
• Visit the Olde Creek Website
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Follow Olde Creek on Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 

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Reminder: No School Tomorrow!

As a reminder, tomorrow, Tuesday (March 5) is a student holiday. There is no school for students.

We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Wednesday, March 6!

Principal's Walking Club - March 6

Calling all Walkers!  Your next chance to participate in Principal’s Walking Club is Wednesday, March 6th at 8:00 am in the Gym. Come walk with us and earn a charm for your necklace!  We hope to see you there!

PTA Meeting - March 6

Join us for the first PTA meeting with our new principal, Courtney Korb, on Wednesday, March 6th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. We will also be voting on spending money from the PTA's savings account to purchase new cafeteria tables for Olde Creek. In order to approve this expenditure, we need enough PTA members to reach a quorum, so please join us virtually or at Olde Creek's library. If you're only going to make it to one PTA meeting this year, this is the one!

To join virtually, click here or dial 1-234-759-5337 and enter PIN: 932798002.

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Olde Creek Weekly Update

Look out, world! ️ These junior architects in kindergarten just graduated Shape City University with top honors! They can identify squares, circles, and triangles faster than you can say 'geometry unit

Important Dates

March 5: No School for Students - Presidential Primary, school holiday, central and school offices remain open
March 6: PTA Meeting
March 8: Mural Design Proposals Due
March 10: Daylight Savings Time begins (move clocks forward one hour)
March 11: First full day of Ramadan
March 14: Picture Day
March 16: Relay for Life at Woodson HS
March 22: End of the 3rd Quarter
March 25-29: Spring Break, schools and offices closed
April 1-April 2: Student Holidays
April 2: Kindergarten Orientation (adults only), 1:00 P.M. 

Our awesome new principal, Mrs. Korb, met with many OC Bears this week! They're learning all about each other, and it's clear great things are ahead! 

Olde Creek News Admin Avenue

Dear Olde Creek Families and Friends,

Happy March!!! What another fabulous week at Olde Creek! It has been so great getting to know students in their classes, in the cafeteria, hallways, at arrival and dismissal each day. What a wonderful community of learners we have here!

We also have some wonderful events taking place next week. We hope we get to see some of you then.

Get ready for some fun and engaging activities next week!  We are excited

• No School Reminder: March 5th is a Student Holiday. Schools will be closed for election day.
• Principal’s Walking Club: Come join the admin team for a friendly walk on Wednesday, March 6th at 8:00 A.M. Meet in the gym!
• Olde Creek PTA Meeting - Join us for our monthly PTA meeting in the library on March 6th at 6:30 P.M.
• PTA Sock Hop: Next Friday, March 8th. This event will run from 6:30-8:30 P.M. in the gym. See below for more information about volunteering and tickets.

We look forward to many opportunities to connect over the coming weeks with many special events coming up.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Courtney, Alison and Stephanie

Woodson HS Math Afternoon

On Thursday, March 7th, the Woodson Math Honor Society students are coming to Olde Creek Elementary School to offer the 4th and 5th grade students a fun and exciting enrichment experience! Your student will complete activities with fractions, decimals, and order of operations.. They will also have a chance to interact with great Woodson students!

This event will begin promptly after school at 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria and end at 4:45 p.m. To register your child, look for the flyer in Friday Folders or complete this Google Form by Monday, March 4th.

Equity Cub Club Recipe Share

Olde Creek's next Equity CUB Club book focuses on celebrating foods from different cultures. We're looking for a family member or staff member to come and cook a recipe that reflects and celebrates your culture with our 3rd-6th graders (with staff assistance) on April 16th at 3:15. 

We would provide any ingredients and tools required. The recipe must be nut free, vegetarian, requiring no heating or cooling.

If you're interested in sharing your culture and recipe with us, please fill out this survey by March 8th and a member of the Equity Team will reach out to you.

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

Kindergarten Orientation at Olde Creek ES will be April 2nd at 1:00. This event is for adults only. To register or for any questions, please reach out to Mr. Santos at [email protected]

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school, the student will be ready for orientation and other introductory events. Read more about the registration process.

Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in. 

Principal's Walking Club - March 6

Calling all Walkers!  Your next chance to participate in Principal’s Walking Club is Wednesday, March 6th at 8:00 am in the Gym. Come walk with us and earn a charm for your necklace!  We hope to see you there!

Olde Creek Mural Design - Due March 8 Spring Picture Day: March 14

Olde Creek ES Spring SOL Schedule Olde Creek PTA News PTA Sock Hop - March 8

Get ready for the Annual PTA Sock Hop! Join us on Friday, March 8th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm in the gym!

Live DJ, Fun Science Experiments, and Special Dances! Prizes galore for craziest socks, dance contests, traditional sock hop attire, and more! 

Food and drinks available from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the cafeteria with pre-paid tickets. 

Dance begins in gym at 6:30.

Ticket Information
All attendees need to a ticket to gain access to the event. You can purchase tickets and food using the link. 

Ticket and pizza sales close March 8th. A very limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

Volunteers are Needed!

Please sign-up to help.

The Sock Hop is for current OCES students and siblings only. This is not a drop off event - all students must be accompanied by an adult. 

PTA Meeting - March 6

Join us for the first PTA meeting with our new principal, Courtney Korb, on Wednesday, March 6th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. We will also be voting on spending money from the PTA's savings account to purchase new cafeteria tables for Olde Creek. In order to approve this expenditure, we need enough PTA members to reach a quorum, so please join us virtually or at Olde Creek's library. If you're only going to make it to one PTA meeting this year, this is the one!

To join virtually, click here or dial 1-234-759-5337 and enter PIN: 932798002.

PTA Read-a-Thon - March 17-30

Olde Creek is getting a bit...old. As our school ages, there will be a greater need for things like new cafeteria tables, a new sign, and other capital improvements. The OCES PTA will be hosting a read-a-thon fundraiser to help raise money for these capital improvements for the school. In support of Read Across America this month, kids can raise money by reading books and getting per-page pledges or flat donations from family and friends.

Registration: Online only. Registration opens March 8th. A flyer with a QR code and URL will be sent home March 8th. After registering, each child will have their URL and webpage to design and share! Pledges and donations are all done online.

Read-a-thon Dates: March 17-30, 2024. Hopefully, kids will be motivated to read during Spring Break!

Logistics: Kids can update their total pages read online with help from their parents, or they can turn in a "Pages Read" sheet to their teachers on Friday, March 15 and Monday, April 1.

Prizes: Classes that raise $500 or more will receive a popsicle party!

Questions: Email Frank Yoon at [email protected]

The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.

This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone. Click here for more information.

FCPS/Pyramid News National Women's History Month

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids. 

Family Engagement Survey to Open - March 3

FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. 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 will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.

Woodson Drama Presents - The Last Fire Fly

Woodson is offering a public performance, free for any FCPS student, with a pay-what-you-can ticket option for parents between $0-20. One day only on Saturday, March 9th at 10AM! If parents are interested, you can find tickets linked here.

This 60 minute show is a fun and dynamic adventure presented by the Woodson Theatre Arts class. This performance takes place in the Woodson Auditorium (entrance 18).

The Last Firefly description: The fantastic story of Boom and Crash, the children of Thunder, is a mythical adventure about discovering one's inner strength. After being forced out of their home at the hand of a cruel stepfather, Boom sets out on a journey of self-discovery where battles against the forces of nature are courageously fought.

Recommended for grades 2nd and above - because it contains mild theatrical violence and scenes of action that may frighten younger children.

Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:

• Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
• Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
• Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
• Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
• Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
• Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.

Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

Here Comes the Bus

Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer. 

Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.

To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.

Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to [email protected].  

Note: eNotify text messaging will continue to be used for reporting bus delays and bus incidents.

Ongoing News and Information OC Staff Shout-outs Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!

Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!

We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!

Bears in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about! 

To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.

The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.

We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears! 

OC Staff Spotlights

We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!

Olde Creek Opportunities

Olde Creek is looking for energetic family members, friends, grandparents, or adult siblings, who may be looking for an opportunity to join our Olde Creek Elementary staff. Olde Creek is a positive work environment, and we are ready to fill the following opportunities with members of our community. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Dining Room Assistant

Hourly - Daily - 10:45AM-1:45PM, $12.39 per Hour

Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.

Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, [email protected] or at 703-426-3100.

Part-Time Student Monitor

Hourly 8:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, $16.36 per Hour

Description

Provides supervision of students throughout the school day, including but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials, and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience is equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed, and have general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, [email protected] or at 703-426-3100.

Contacts

Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Courtney Korb, Principal, [email protected]
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, [email protected]

Be Informed, Stay Involved!

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Olde Creek PTA
• Report Your Child’s Absence 
• Visit the Olde Creek Website
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Follow Olde Creek on Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 

For a translated version of this newsletter, please click HERE. Next click on the language icon in the upper left corner to choose your preferred language. Para obtener una versión traducida de este mensaje, haga clic AQUÍ. Luego, haga clic en el icono IDIOMA en la esquina superior izquierda para elegir su idioma preferido. 

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Olde Creek Weekly Update

Teamwork makes the dream work! These OC Bears are tackling their day with smiles and shared ideas.

Overview of this Issue Olde Creek This Week

1. Message from Mrs. Korb
2. Kindergarten Orientation
3. Olde Creek Mural Design
4. Olde Creek Picture Day
5. Green Team Update: Trash or Treasure

PTA News

6. PTA Family Dinner Night at Wendy’s
7. The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

FCPS News

8. Woodson HS Relay for Life
9. Sign Up for Summer Camps!
10. Learn About Magnet Schools
11. Here Comes the Bus

Ongoing News and Information

12. Black History Month
13. OC Staff Shout-outs
14. Bears in the Spotlight
15. OC Staff Spotlights
16. Olde Creek Opportunities
17. Contacts
18. Be Informed, Stay Involved!

Helmets on, confidence high! Check out these first graders conquering the bikes in PE this week!

Olde Creek News 1. A Message from Mrs. Korb

Dear Olde Creek Elementary School Families and Friends, 

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome I've received during my first week as principal of Olde Creek Elementary School.

It has been a pleasure getting to know the students, faculty, and staff members. I am truly impressed by the dedication and passion for learning that I have witnessed within our school community.

As we embark on this journey together, I want to assure you that my primary goal is to ensure the success and well-being of every student. I am committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Open communication is essential, and I encourage you to reach out to me with any questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have. Your input is invaluable as we work together to make Olde Creek Elementary the best it can be.

Thank you for entrusting your children's education to us. I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and look forward to partnering with you to create a bright future for our students.

Sincerely, 

Courtney Korb
Principal
Olde Creek Elementary School

2. Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school, the student will be ready for orientation and other introductory events. Read more about the registration process.

Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in. 

3. Olde Creek Mural Design 4. Spring Picture Day: March 14

5. Green Team Update: Trash or Treasure

The Green Team wants to thank the OC community for your participation in our Trash to Treasure project. Our box has been filled and mailed off. We can’t wait to see what treasures will come out of this! We hope to revisit this project again in October when it is offered around Halloween time. In the meantime, stay turned for more information on our Trex Plastic challenge!

Olde Creek PTA News 6. Family Dinner Night at Wendy’s - February 27

Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the Main Street Wendy's on February 27th to raise money for the PTA! When purchasing your meal, mention your with OCES PTA to receive 20% of your meal’s price donated back to the PTA. Click here for more information.

7. The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.

This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone. Click here for more information.

FCPS/Pyramid News 8. Woodson High School - Relay for Life Activity Night

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Relay for Life’s “Activity Night” on March 16 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Woodson High School. Get ready for an exciting event full of games, entertainment, food, and fantastic raffle prizes, all in support of the American Cancer Society. Don’t miss out – RSPV now via Google Form and reach out to Coach Cho at [email protected] with any questions. Students, siblings, parents, guardians, friends, and family members are all invited. Let’s make a difference together!! Join the Relay at http://www.RelayForLife.org/FCPS

9. Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps

Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. 

Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.

10. Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts. 

If you are interested in sending your student to an elementary magnet school program, consider attending a school-based information night at Bailey’s Primary Elementary School,

Information nights will provide an opportunity to learn about individual school programs, student eligibility, the lottery process, and transportation.

Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12. Get more information about the schools, their programs, and locations.

11. Here Comes the Bus

Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer. 

Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.

To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.

Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to [email protected].  

Note: eNotify text messaging will continue to be used for reporting bus delays and bus incidents.

Ongoing News and Information 12. Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month. 

13. OC Staff Shout-outs Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!

Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!

We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!

14. Bears in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about! 

To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.

The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.

We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears! 

15. OC Staff Spotlights

We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!

16. Olde Creek Opportunities

Olde Creek is looking for energetic family members, friends, grandparents, or adult siblings, who may be looking for an opportunity to join our Olde Creek Elementary staff. Olde Creek is a positive work environment, and we are ready to fill the following opportunities with members of our community. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Dining Room Assistant

Hourly - Daily - 10:45AM-1:45PM, $12.39 per Hour

Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.

Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, [email protected] or at 703-426-3100.

Student Monitor

Hourly 8:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday-Friday, $16.36 per Hour

Description

Provides supervision of students throughout the school day, including but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials, and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience is equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed, and have general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, [email protected] or at 703-426-3100.

17. Contacts

Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Courtney Korb, Principal, [email protected]
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, [email protected]

18. Be Informed, Stay Involved!

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Olde Creek PTA
• Report Your Child’s Absence 
• Visit the Olde Creek Website
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Follow Olde Creek on Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 

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Olde Creek Weekly Update

The future of science is bright! See our amazing students explore and experiment at Science Night! 📚

February 17: Woodson Pyramid Stringapalooza - Woodson High School - 2:15PM
February 19: No School - Presidents Day
February 20: Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club - 3:15PM
February 22: Frost Family Festival - 5:30-7:15PM
February 26: Frost MS Special Services Parent Information Session- Lecture Hall - 6:00PM-7:00PM (Overview of Special Education Services)
February 27: PTA Family Dinner Night - Wendy’s
March 1: SCA Spirit Day: Bright Colors
March 5: Student Holiday - Staff Planning Day
March 6: PTA Meeting - 6:30PM
March 8: Deadline to Submit Mural Art
March 14: Spring Picture Day
March 22: End of 3rd Quarter
March 25-29: Spring Break
April 1-2: Student Holidays

Look at those bookworm smiles! The library is where imaginations blossom and adventures begin. ✨

Overview of this Issue New This Week

1. Message from Mrs. Miller
2. Calendar Reminder - Presidents Day
3. Olde Creek Mural Design
4. Kindergarten Registration
5. Rising 7th Grade Transition Planning
6. Spring Picture Day - March 14
7. FCPS News

Reminders

8. Green Team Update: Trash or Treasure
9. Black History Month
10. PTA Family Dinner Night at Wendy’s
11. OC Staff Shout-outs
12. Bears in the Spotlight
13. OC Staff Spotlights
14. Olde Creek Opportunities
15. The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!
16. Tutor.com Teacher Referred Tutoring
17. Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps
18. Woodson Relay for Life - Activity Night
19. Contacts
20. Be Informed, Stay Involved!

Updates 1. Message from Mrs. Miller

Dear Olde Creek Families and Friends,

As many of you know, this bittersweet message marks the end of my journey as your principal. While I am incredibly excited about the new opportunities that await me at Cub Run Elementary, leaving this remarkable school community fills me with immense gratitude and a bit of sadness.

Olde Creek has woven its magic into the fabric of my life. These past four years have been a whirlwind of laughter, learning, and shared experiences. I've witnessed countless "aha!" moments in classrooms, celebrated countless achievements, and felt the warmth of this community's spirit at every event.

Words cannot express how grateful I am for the dedication of our exceptional teachers and staff. You have gone above and beyond, fostering a nurturing environment where every Bear feels supported, challenged, and engaged in their learning experiences. Thank you for your tireless efforts, unwavering commitment, and infectious enthusiasm.

To our amazing Bears, the true heart of Olde Creek, I want to say this: Keep chasing your dreams with the same passion and curiosity you've exhibited during our time together. Never lose sight of your goals and remember that the lessons learned within these walls will serve you well, no matter where life takes you.

Olde Creek will always hold a special place in my heart. I have no doubt that this incredible community will continue to thrive, reaching even greater heights with the dedicated leadership of Mrs. Korb and the continued support of each and every one of you.

I wish you continued success, joy, and lifelong learning. Remember, once a Bear, always a Bear!

With heartfelt gratitude and warm wishes,

Melissa Miller, Principal

2. Calendar Reminder-Presidents Day (Holiday)

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. Learn more about Presidents Day in Britannica.com. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20. See the complete school year calendar.

3. Olde Creek Mural Design 4. Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school, the student will be ready for orientation and other introductory events. Read more about the registration process.

Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in. 

5. Rising 7th Grade Transition Planning Frost Family Festival

Please join us for the Frost Family Festival on February 22nd from 5:30 PM to 7:15 PM.   This open house format allows parents/guardians and students to receive building tours and visit elective classrooms. 

All rising 7th graders and their families are invited! It is an open house format, with no formal presentation, so families can come at any time and visit locations of interest.

For more information, check out the full flyer. 

Special Education Services Meeting at Frost Middle School

We have an informational meeting opportunity for those families who will be promoted to Frost Middle School next year.  The staff at Frost will present an overview of special education services at the middle school at an information session on February 26. It will take place in the lecture hall from 6-7 PM.  Consider this opportunity to learn more about these student services offered at Frost and the chance to ask questions and meet the special education staff.  If you have questions about this event, please contact Ellen Reed, Assistant Principal for Frost, at [email protected]. 

6. Spring Picture Day: March 14 7. FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget
• Register for Superintendent Community Conversations
• Kindergarten Registration

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Reminders 8. Green Team Update: Trash or Treasure

We are excited to announce the Trash to Treasure program that is starting at Olde Creek on Monday!  Students can help reduce waste by putting their candy wrappers, gum wrappers, snack and chip bags, granola bar wrappers, and foil based packing into the special trash to treasure box that will be located in our school lobby.   Please save these items at home and send them to school with your child.  All of these items will be used to make new products.  Thank you for supporting our students as they learn to be ethical and global citizens!

9. Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month. 

10. Family Dinner Night at Wendy’s - February 27

Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the Main Street Wendy's on February 27th to raise money for the PTA! When purchasing your meal, mention your with OCES PTA to receive 20% of your meal’s price donated back to the PTA. Click here for more information.

11. OC Staff Shout-outs Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!

Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!

We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!

12. Bears in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about! 

To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.

The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.

We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears! 

13. OC Staff Spotlights

We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!

14. Olde Creek Opportunities

Olde Creek is looking for energetic family members, friends, grandparents, or adult siblings, who may be looking for an opportunity to join our Olde Creek Elementary staff. Olde Creek is a positive work environment, and we are ready to fill the following opportunities with members of our community. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Dining Room Assistant

Hourly - Daily - 10:45AM-1:45PM, $12.39 per Hour

Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.

Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, [email protected] or at 703-426-3100.

Student Monitor

Hourly 8:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday-Friday, $16.36 per Hour

Description

Provides supervision of students throughout the school day, including but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials, and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience is equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed, and have general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, [email protected] or at 703-426-3100.

15. The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.

This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone. 

16. Tutor.com Teacher - Referred Tutoring

Through Schoology®, all FCPS students have 24/7 access to no-cost, year-round, on-demand, 1-to-1 tutoring services through Tutor.com.

A new Teacher-Referred Tutoring program feature provides targeted support and extends student learning. Teachers can now refer students for tutoring, with their specific needs already identified. Students can get extra support — on their own schedule — and reinforce their in-class learning.

Caregivers can guide students to access expert tutoring, homework help, and writing support by clicking on the Tutor.com icon in their Schoology portal—anytime, anywhere.

Plus, look for teachers’ tutoring session referrals on the Tutor.com homepage.

17. Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps

Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. 

Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.

18. Woodson High School - Relay for Life Activity Night

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Relay for Life’s “Activity Night” on March 16 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Woodson High School. Get ready for an exciting event full of games, entertainment, food, and fantastic raffle prizes, all in support of the American Cancer Society. Don’t miss out – RSPV now via Google Form and reach out to Coach Cho at [email protected] with any questions. Students, siblings, parents, guardians, friends, and family members are all invited. Let’s make a difference together!! Join the Relay at RelayForLife.org/FCPS

19. Contacts

Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Melissa Miller, Principal, [email protected]
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, [email protected]

20. Be Informed, Stay Involved!

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Olde Creek PTA
• Report Your Child’s Absence 
• Visit the Olde Creek Website
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Follow Olde Creek on Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 

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Tonight! PTA Family Science Night - February 13

The Children’s Science Center Lab is bringing their Family Science Night Program to Olde Creek Elementary School! Family Science Night offers a variety of engaging, hands-on science activities such as: Finding Fossils: A Classification Mystery, Magnets at Work: Everyday Uses, Slippery Slopes: Exploring Water Pollution, among many others. These experiments are specially designed to help encourage students to take interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects, as well as to encourage students to develop curiosity in everyday life situations.

Exhibits are open from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This is a drop-in event, so food will not be provided. We anticipate families will come by for 30-45 minutes to go through the exhibits, so please plan to eat before or after the event. Siblings are welcome!

Please note: this is not a drop off event, parents/guardians must be present.

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Olde Creek Weekly Update

100 days wiser and twice as cute! Kindergarteners rockin' the 100th day of school style for their big celebration!

February 13: PTA Family Science Night - 6:00-7:30PM
February 17: Woodson Pyramid Stringapalooza - Woodson High School - 2:15PM
February 19: No School - Presidents Day
February 20: Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club - 3:15PM
February 26: Frost MS Special Services Parent Information Session - Lecture Hall - 6:00PM-7:00PM (Overview of Special Education Services)
February 27: PTA Family Dinner Night - Wendy’s
March 1: SCA Spirit Day: Bright Colors
March 5: Student Holiday - Staff Planning Day
March 6: PTA Meeting - 6:30PM
March 22: End of 3rd Quarter
March 25-29: Spring Break
April 1-2: Student Holidays

Today, Ms. Ly, 3rd grade teacher, brought Lunar New Year tranditions to life in her classroom! Ms. Ly shared red envelopes filled with lucky money with her students. They learned about the tradition of wishing good fortune and prosperity for the year ahead! Happy New Year to everyone celebrating!

Overview of this Issue New This Week

1. Message from Mrs. Miller
2. PTA Family Science Night - February 13
3. Bike Riding Unit for Grades K-2
4. Green Team Update: Trash or Treasure
5. PTA Family Dinner Night at Wendy’s
6. FCPS Lexia Parent Night
7. Tutor.com Teacher Referred Tutoring
8. Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
9. Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps

Reminders

10. Black History Month
11. Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club
12. OC Staff Shout-outs
13. Bears in the Spotlight
14. OC Staff Spotlights
15. Olde Creek Opportunities
16. The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!
17. Contacts
18. Be Informed, Stay Involved!

Our first graders celebrated the 101st day of school today decked out in black and white! They got to reflect on their learning for the last 101 days! 

Updates 1. Message from Mrs. Miller

Dear Olde Creek Families and Friends, 

We had an exciting week at Olde Creek as we celebrated the 100th day of school! Our students had a variety of activities across our grade levels and were able to complete challenges related to the number 100. Students and staff were able to sign a banner in our main lobby once they completed a challenge. It was a fun day celebrating our 100th day!

Thank you to our families who joined us for our PTA Bingo Night! It was a thrilling night of bingo, prizes, and community fun! We appreciate our volunteers who made it a great success! We hope to see many of our families at our PTA Family Science Night on Tuesday evening. Please come out and join us for engaging science activities, we know it will be a night filled with curiosity, adventure, and excitement!

This week is National School Counseling Week which highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. Our school counselor, Cameron Boster, supports students in a variety of ways throughout the school day. You will see him teaching classroom lessons, doing small group counseling, or individual counseling. We are thankful for the support that Mr. Boster provides to our Bears, staff, and families! Thank you, Mr. Boster! 

There has been an increase in unsafe driving practices on Old Creek Drive. Our priority is the safety of students, staff, and parents during arrival and dismissal. Traffic patterns must be followed, no U-turns on Old Creek Drive, and if you are driving your child to school, use Kiss and Ride only. We continue to receive concerns about driveways being blocked and illegal U-turns occuring. As a reminder, parking is not allowed within 10 feet of driveways. Please contact our main office if you have questions about arrival and dismissal procedures.

This week, we welcomed Ms. Maureen Boland, a FCPS retired administrator, to Olde Creek to help support as I start to transition to my new school. We appreciate Ms. Boland joining our team during this transition.

We look forward to seeing our Bears back on Monday! We hope you will be able to join us on Tuesday evening for our PTA Family Science Night!

With much gratitude,

Melissa Miller, Principal
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal

2. PTA Family Science Night - February 13

The Children’s Science Center Lab is bringing their Family Science Night Program to Olde Creek Elementary School! Family Science Night offers a variety of engaging, hands-on science activities such as: Finding Fossils: A Classification Mystery, Magnets at Work: Everyday Uses, Slippery Slopes: Exploring Water Pollution, among many others. These experiments are specially designed to help encourage students to take interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects, as well as to encourage students to develop curiosity in everyday life situations.

Exhibits are open from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This is a drop-in event, so food will not be provided. We anticipate families will come by for 30-45 minutes to go through the exhibits, so please plan to eat before or after the event.

Please note: this is not a drop off event, parents/guardians must be present.

Volunteers are needed from 5:15 – 7:45 p.m. to set up, assist students with activities, and clean up. Sign up here to volunteer. We hope to see you there!

3. Bike Riding Unit for Grades K-2

Our bike riding unit in PE for Kinder- 2nd grade students will start on the week of February 12th and end March 1st.  We take all the precautions to make sure that our students will be safe the entire time they ride, including wearing hairnets, helmets, and teaching students proper bike safety. Since having a properly fitted helmet is so important in keeping people safe, we do ask that all students with longer hair wear it in a way that a helmet can still fit over it properly (for example, a low ponytail instead of a high ponytail, etc). Also, students are allowed to bring their own helmet. Lastly, we ask that students don’t wear long dresses or excessively baggy clothing, as we don’t want it to get caught in the chain of the bike. Thanks for helping your student to have the most success possible! 

Mrs. Alonso and Ms. Capri 
OCES PE Teachers 

4. Green Team Update: Trash or Treasure

We are excited to announce the Trash to Treasure program that is starting at Olde Creek on Monday!  Students can help reduce waste by putting their candy wrappers, gum wrappers, snack and chip bags, granola bar wrappers, and foil based packing into the special trash to treasure box that will be located in our school lobby.

Please save these items at home and send them to school with your child.  All of these items will be used to make new products. Thank you for supporting our students as they learn to be ethical and global citizens! For more information check out the flier. 

5. Family Dinner Night at Wendy’s - February 27

Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the Main Street Wendy's on February 27th to raise money for the PTA! When purchasing your meal, mention your with OCES PTA to receive 20% of your meal’s price donated back to the PTA. Click here for more information.

6. FCPS Lexia Parent Night: How We Help Your Child Learn to Read

FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools to use as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. It also provides teachers with data to identify students who need additional support, and the ability to know which specific concepts and skills to prioritize.Attend an information night on Monday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m., at Thoreau Middle School. Parents/caregivers will learn more about Lexia, and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom and supporting student growth in reading. Attendees will also get tips for supporting their students at home.

Register to attend or submit a question in advance. Unable to attend in person? Join on Zoom. 

Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third grade. 

7. Tutor.com Teacher-Referred Tutoring

Through Schoology®, all FCPS students have 24/7 access to no-cost, year-round, on-demand, 1-to-1 tutoring services through Tutor.com.

A new Teacher-Referred Tutoring program feature provides targeted support and extends student learning. Teachers can now refer students for tutoring, with their specific needs already identified. Students can get extra support — on their own schedule — and reinforce their in-class learning.

Caregivers can guide students to access expert tutoring, homework help, and writing support by clicking on the Tutor.com icon in their Schoology portal—anytime, anywhere.

Plus, look for teachers’ tutoring session referrals on the Tutor.com homepage.

8. Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts. 

If you are interested in sending your student to an elementary magnet school program, consider attending a school-based information night at Hunters Woods Elementary School, Bailey’s Primary Elementary School, or Bailey’s Upper Elementary School. 

Information nights will provide an opportunity to learn about individual school programs, student eligibility, the lottery process, and transportation.

Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12. Get more information about the schools, their programs, and locations.

9. Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps

Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. 

Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.

Reminders 10. Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month. 

11. Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club

Register by 2/9 to receive one copy of the book for your family. Registration closes on 2/16.

• WHO: Equity Book Club for grades K-2 & C.U.B. Club for grades 3-6.
• WHAT: Reading  "Ablaze with Color " by Jeanne Walker Harvey. Considering the questions, “How can we celebrate Alma’s Thomas’ perseverance in overcoming racial injustice to find her passion and inspire her community?" and "How can we be like  Alma Thomas?"
• WHEN: Tuesday, February 20th from 3:15-4:15

Please complete this Google Form to indicate if your student(s) will be participating. A paper copy of this information is going home with your child in their Friday Folder.

12. OC Staff Shout-outs Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!

Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!

We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!

13. Bears in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about! 

To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.

The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.

We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears! 

14. OC Staff Spotlights

We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!

15. Olde Creek Opportunities

Olde Creek is looking for energetic family members, friends, grandparents, or adult siblings, who may be looking for an opportunity to join our Olde Creek Elementary staff. Olde Creek is a positive work environment, and we are ready to fill the following opportunities with members of our community. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Dining Room Assistant

Hourly - Daily - 10:45AM-1:45PM, $12.39 per Hour

Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.

Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, [email protected] or at 703-426-3100.

Student Monitor

Hourly 8:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday-Friday, $16.36 per Hour

Description

Provides supervision of students throughout the school day, including but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials, and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience is equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed, and have general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, [email protected] or at 703-426-3100.

16. The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.

This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone. Click here for the flyer.

17. Contacts

Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Melissa Miller, Principal, [email protected]
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, [email protected]

18. Be Informed, Stay Involved!

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Olde Creek PTA
• Report Your Child’s Absence 
• Visit the Olde Creek Website
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Follow Olde Creek on Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 

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Attendance: 703-426-3192 | Web | Twitter

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Principal’s Walking Club - February 7

If you love to get moving in the morning and love the idea of spending time with Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Kaminsky, Mrs. Butler and other staff members...join us for our next Principal's Walking Club, Wednesday, February 7. 

Join us as we walk around the gym starting at 8:00 AM.

PTA Meeting - February 7

Please join us for our next PTA meeting on Wednesday, February 7. Our meeting will be hybrid-so you can join us in our school library or virtually. Join us using this link: https://meet.google.com/frp-eyqa-irt

We hope you can join us!

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Olde Creek Weekly Update

Bravo to the amazing winter concert performers! What a beautiful night filled with incredible music from the Advanced Band, Strings & Chorus. Your dedication and talent truly shone through!

February 2: PTA Family Bingo Night - 6:30-8:00PM
February 5-9: National School Counseling Week
February 7: Principal’s Walking Club - 8:00AM
February 7: PTA Meeting - 6:30PM
February 8: 100th Day of School!
February 13: PTA Family Science Night - 6:00-7:30PM
February 17: Woodson Pyramid Stringapalooza - Woodson High School - 2:15PM
February 19: No School - Presidents’ Day
February 20: Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club - 3:15PM
February 27: PTA Fundraiser - Wendy’s
March 1: SCA Spirit Day: Bright Colors

From myths to mosaics, these 5th graders turned cereal boxes into mini museums of Ancient Greece! ️ They even rocked their presentations for the 3rd graders! Looks like we have some future archaeologists and storytellers on our hands! 

Overview of this Issue New This Week

1. PTA Bingo Night - Tonight!
2. Black History Month
3. Principal’s Walking Club
4. PTA Meeting - Wednesday
5. PTA Family Science Night
6. FCPS News

Reminders

7. Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club
8. OC Staff Shout-outs
9. Bears in the Spotlight
10. OC Staff Spotlights
11. Olde Creek Opportunities
12. Upcoming Woodson HS Events
13. Robinson Fanquest
14. Upcoming Webinars and Events for Families
15. The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!
16. Contacts
17. Be Informed, Stay Involved!

Updates 1. PTA Bingo - Tonight!

BINGO Night is tonight, Friday, February 2nd from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. For more information click here.

We also need a few volunteers to assist with the prize/concessions table. Sign up to here to help.

We hope to see you tonight!

2. Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month. 

3. Principal’s Walking Club - February 7

If you love to get moving in the morning and love the idea of spending time with Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Kaminsky, Mrs. Butler and other staff members...join us for our next Principal's Walking Club, Wednesday, February 7. 

Join us as we walk around the gym starting at 8:00 AM.

4. PTA Meeting - February 7

Please join us for our next PTA meeting on Wednesday, February 7. Our meeting will be hybrid-so you can join us in our school library or virtually. A link will be shared next week. 

We hope you can join us!

5. PTA Family Science Night - February 13

The Children’s Science Center Lab is bringing their Family Science Night Program to Olde Creek Elementary School! Family Science Night offers a variety of engaging, hands-on science activities such as: Finding Fossils: A Classification Mystery, Magnets at Work: Everyday Uses, Slippery Slopes: Exploring Water Pollution, among many others. These experiments are specially designed to help encourage students to take interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects, as well as to encourage students to develop curiosity in everyday life situations.

Exhibits are open from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This is a drop-in event, so food will not be provided. We anticipate families will come by for 30-45 minutes to go through the exhibits, so please plan to eat before or after the event.

Volunteers are needed from 5:15 – 7:45 p.m. to set up, assist students with activities, and clean up. Sign up here to volunteer. We hope to see you there!

6. FCPS News

Superintendent to Present FY 2025 Proposed Budget

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Reid’s presentation, as well as other budget documents, will be available after she presents to the board. 

View the meeting on FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11), the FCPS YouTube Channel, or the FCPS website. To watch School Board meetings dubbed in Spanish, please visit the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.

If you would like language interpretation or American Sign Language support for any School Board meeting, please contact the board clerk. Find your School Board member and how to contact them on the School Board Members webpage.

Here Comes the Bus

Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer. 

Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.

To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.

Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to [email protected].  

Note: eNotify text messaging will continue to be used for reporting bus delays and bus incidents.

Reminders 7. Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club

Register by 2/9 to receive one copy of the book for your family. Registration closes on 2/16.

• WHO: Equity Book Club for grades K-2 & C.U.B. Club for grades 3-6.
• WHAT: Reading  "Ablaze with Color " by Jeanne Walker Harvey. Considering the questions, “How can we celebrate Alma’s Thomas’ perseverance in overcoming racial injustice to find her passion and inspire her community?" and "How can we be like  Alma Thomas?"
• WHEN: Tuesday, February 20th from 3:15-4:15

Please complete this Google Form to indicate if your student(s) will be participating. A paper copy of this information is going home with your child in their Friday Folder.

8. OC Staff Shout-outs Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!

Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!

We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!

9. Bears in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about! 

To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.

The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.

We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears! 

10. OC Staff Spotlights

We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!

11. Olde Creek Opportunities

Olde Creek is looking for energetic family members, friends, grandparents, or adult siblings, who may be looking for an opportunity to join our Olde Creek Elementary staff. Olde Creek is a positive work environment, and we are ready to fill the following opportunities with members of our community. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Dining Room Assistant

Hourly - Daily - 10:45AM-1:45PM, $12.39 per Hour

Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.

Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, [email protected] or at 703-426-3100.

Student Monitor

Hourly 8:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday-Friday, $16.36 per Hour

Description

Provides supervision of students throughout the school day, including but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials, and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience is equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed, and have general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, [email protected] or at 703-426-3100.

12. Upcoming Woodson HS Events Relay for Life Ice - Skating Fundraiser

Click here for a printable flier. 

Support FCPS Relay for Life

Relay for Life – FCPS is an event that brings our community together to fight against cancer.

Relay for Life is a powerful initiative that unites schools, students, and communities in the shared goal of raising funds for cancer research, patient support, and advocacy. It's an opportunity for our schools to make a lasting impact and show solidarity in the face of this challenging disease.

Your generosity would not only contribute to the success of Relay for Life but also showcase the unity and compassion that define Fairfax County Public Schools. 

Thank you for considering this request, and we look forward to the possibility of joining forces to make Relay for Life - FCPS a memorable and impactful event. 

To sign up to participate, volunteer, etc., please go to our website at: https://relayforlife.org/fcps

It will be held on May 18, 2024 at Woodson HS beginning at 2pm.

13. Robinson Fanquest

Fanquest is a Special Olympics basketball tournament where neurotypical peers play on a team with students with special needs. We will play two other schools and have a senior presentation for our seniors with disabilities. Before the basketball games, there will be a tailgate in our main hallway with lots of activities. There will be free carnival games and facepainting and there will also be some club booths selling things such as baked goods. There will also be a concession stand available throughout the whole event. 

14. Upcoming Webinars and Events for Families

The Family Resource Center offers free webinars for adults to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Upcoming events include: 

 

• Youth Mental Health First Aid – This in-person course teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Friday, February 9, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Family Resource Center.
• Behavior Solution Series for Elementary and Secondary Families – Join FCPS Behavior Intervention Services staff for help encouraging positive communication and behavior at home. Webinars will be held at 10 a.m.:
  • Elementary Webinars:
  • Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication, Friday, February 16 
  • Taming Tantrums and More, Friday, March 15
  • Secondary Webinars:
  • Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication, Friday, April 19
  • Taming the Teen-Aged Brain, Friday, May 31

Click the linked titles above to register.

15. The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.

This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone. Click here for the flyer.

16. Contacts

Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Melissa Miller, Principal, [email protected]
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, [email protected]

17. Be Informed, Stay Involved!

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Olde Creek PTA
• Report Your Child’s Absence 
• Visit the Olde Creek Website
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Follow Olde Creek on Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 

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Attendance: 703-426-3192 | Web | Twitter

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SCA Spirit Day - February 2: Jersey Day!

We can hardly contain our excitement to see you all decked out in Jerseys for our next SCA Spirit Day!

PTA Bingo Night - February 2

BINGO Night is Friday, February 2nd from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM.  For more information click here.

Ticket Information

We strongly encourage pre-purchasing BINGO Card rentals and tickets for concessions online here.

Help Needed!

We also need a few volunteers to assist with the will call table and the prize/concessions table.  Sign up to here to help. 

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Olde Creek Weekly Update

Look at these bookworms! Pure joy written all over their faces!

Important Upcoming Dates

January 26 & 27: Woodson High’s Dessert on Broadway
January 30: 6th Graders Visit Frost Middle School
January 30: Rescheduled: Winter Concert for 6th Grade Advanced Band, 5th/6th Grade Strings, and 5th & 6th Grade Chorus - 7:00PM, Gym
February 2: SCA Spirit Day - Jersey Day
February 2: PTA Family Bingo Night - 6:30-8:00PM
February 5-9: National School Counseling Week
February 7: Principal’s Walking Club - 8:00AM
February 7: PTA Meeting - 6:30PM
February 13: PTA Family Science Night - 6:00-7:30PM
February 17: Woodson Pyramid Stringapalooza - Woodson High School -  2:15PM
February 19: No School - Presidents’ Day
February 20: Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club - 3:15PM

Overview of this Issue New This Week

1. SCA Spirit Day
2. PTA Bingo Night
3. Principal’s Walking Club
4. PTA Family Science Night
5. Upcoming Woodson HS Events
6. Robinson Fanquest

Reminders

7. Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club
8. OC Staff Shout-outs
9. Bears in the Spotlight
10. OC Staff Spotlights
11. Olde Creek Opportunities
12. Upcoming Webinars and Events for Families
13. The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!
14. Contacts
15. Be Informed, Stay Involved!

Check out these little geniuses! They were discovering magical ways to count by 2s and having a blast!

Updates 1. SCA Spirit Day - February 2: Jersey Day!

We can hardly contain our excitement to see you all decked out in Jerseys for our next SCA Spirit Day!

2. PTA Bingo Night - February 2

BINGO Night is Friday, February 2nd from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM.  For more information click here.

Ticket Information

We strongly encourage pre-purchasing BINGO Card rentals and tickets for concessions online here.

Help Needed!

We also need a few volunteers to assist with the will call table and the prize/concessions table.  Sign up to here to help. 

3. Principal’s Walking Club-February 7

If you love to get moving in the morning and love the idea of spending time with Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Kaminsky, Mrs. Butler and other staff members...join us for our next Principal's Walking Club, Wednesday, February 7. 

Join us as we walk around the gym starting at 8:00 AM.

4. PTA Family Science Night - February 13

The Children’s Science Center Lab is bringing their Family Science Night Program to Olde Creek Elementary School! Family Science Night offers a variety of engaging, hands-on science activities such as: Finding Fossils: A Classification Mystery, Magnets at Work: Everyday Uses, Slippery Slopes: Exploring Water Pollution, among many others. These experiments are specially designed to help encourage students to take interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects, as well as to encourage students to develop curiosity in everyday life situations.

Exhibits are open from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This is a drop-in event, so food will not be provided. We anticipate families will come by for 30-45 minutes to go through the exhibits, so please plan to eat before or after the event.

Volunteers are needed from 5:15 – 7:45 p.m. to set up, assist students with activities, and clean up. Sign up here to volunteer. We hope to see you there!

5. Upcoming Woodson HS Events Woodson’s Dessert on Broadway

Save the Date: Woodson’s 35th production of Dessert on Broadway will be coming January 26-27, 2024.  Bring your friends and enjoy a great evening of desserts and music! Tunes from a variety of Broadway shows will be performed by the award winning Woodson Choral Department.

To purchase tickets in advance use this link.

Relay for Life Ice - Skating Fundraiser

Click here for a printable flier. 

Support FCPS Relay for Life

Relay for Life – FCPS is an event that brings our community together to fight against cancer.

Relay for Life is a powerful initiative that unites schools, students, and communities in the shared goal of raising funds for cancer research, patient support, and advocacy. It's an opportunity for our schools to make a lasting impact and show solidarity in the face of this challenging disease.

Your generosity would not only contribute to the success of Relay for Life but also showcase the unity and compassion that define Fairfax County Public Schools. 

Thank you for considering this request, and we look forward to the possibility of joining forces to make Relay for Life - FCPS a memorable and impactful event. 

To sign up to participate, volunteer, etc., please go to our website at: https://relayforlife.org/fcps

It will be held on May 18, 2024 at Woodson HS beginning at 2pm.

6. Robinson Fanquest

Fanquest is a Special Olympics basketball tournament where neurotypical peers play on a team with students with special needs. We will play two other schools and have a senior presentation for our seniors with disabilities. Before the basketball games, there will be a tailgate in our main hallway with lots of activities. There will be free carnival games and facepainting and there will also be some club booths selling things such as baked goods. There will also be a concession stand available throughout the whole event. 

Reminders 7. Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club

Register by 2/9 to receive one copy of the book for your family. Registration closes on 2/16.

• WHO: Equity Book Club for grades K-2 & C.U.B. Club for grades 3-6.
• WHAT: Reading  "Ablaze with Color " by Jeanne Walker Harvey. Considering the questions, “How can we celebrate Alma’s Thomas’ perseverance in overcoming racial injustice to find her passion and inspire her community?" and "How can we be like  Alma Thomas?"
• WHEN: Tuesday, February 20th from 3:15-4:15

Please complete this Google Form to indicate if your student(s) will be participating. A paper copy of this information is going home with your child in their Friday Folder.

8. OC Staff Shout-outs Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!

Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!

We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!

9. Bears in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about! 

To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.

The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.

We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears! 

10. OC Staff Spotlights

We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!

11. Olde Creek Opportunities

Olde Creek is looking for energetic family members, friends, grandparents, or adult siblings, who may be looking for an opportunity to join our Olde Creek Elementary staff. Olde Creek is a positive work environment, and we are ready to fill the following opportunities with members of our community. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Dining Room Assistant

Hourly - Daily - 10:45AM-1:45PM, $12.39 per Hour

Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.

Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, [email protected] or at 703-426-3100.

Student Monitor

Hourly 8:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday-Friday, $16.36 per Hour

Description

Provides supervision of students throughout the school day, including but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials, and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience is equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed, and have general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, [email protected] or at 703-426-3100.

12. Upcoming Webinars and Events for Families

The Family Resource Center offers free webinars for adults to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Upcoming events include: 

• Meet the Author Series: Mind in The Making with Ellen Galinsky – Help your children learn how to take on life's challenges, communicate well with others, and remain committed to learning. Friday, February 2, 10-11 a.m.
• Youth Mental Health First Aid – This in-person course teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Friday, February 9, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Family Resource Center.
• Behavior Solution Series for Elementary and Secondary Families – Join FCPS Behavior Intervention Services staff for help encouraging positive communication and behavior at home. Webinars will be held at 10 a.m.:
  • Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication, Friday, February 16 
  • Taming Tantrums and More, Friday, March 15
  • Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication, Friday, April 19
  • Taming the Teen-Aged Brain, Friday, May 31
• Elementary Webinars:
• Secondary Webinars:

Click the linked titles above to register.

13. The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!

Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.

This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone. Click here for the flyer.

14. Contacts

Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Melissa Miller, Principal, [email protected]
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, [email protected]

15. Be Informed, Stay Involved!

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Olde Creek PTA
• Report Your Child’s Absence 
• Visit the Olde Creek Website
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Follow Olde Creek on Social Media Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 

9524 Old Creek Drive Fairfax, VA 22032  | Main Office: 703-426-3100
Attendance: 703-426-3192 | Web | Twitter

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Reminder: Early Dismissal and Student Holiday

Tomorrow, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release. Students will be dismissed at 1:15PM. 

As a reminder, Friday (Jan. 26) is a student holiday. There is no school for students.

We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, January 29. 

9524 Old Creek Drive Fairfax, VA 22032  | Main Office: 703-426-3100
Attendance: 703-426-3192 | Web | Twitter