Olde Creek Weekly Update - May 10
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Olde Creek Weekly UpdateHelmets on, smiles wide - celebrating safe and active commutes on Bike to School Day! Thanks to all of our students who participated today, and all of the families who volunteered to make this a fantastic morning!
Important DatesMay 17: Parent Input Form Due
May 27: Memorial Day - No School
June 4: Night of the Arts - 5:00-7:00 PM
June 5: 4th-6th Grade Field Day - 9:00-11:00 AM
June 5: PTA Meeting - OC Library - 6:30 PM
June 6: K-3rd Grade Field Day - 9:00-11:00 AM
June 9: Band & Strings Registration Deadline (Gr. 4-6)
June 10: Talent Show - 9:00-10:30 AM
June 11: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony - 9:00-10:00 AM
June 12: Last Day of School - 1:15 PM Dismissal
Third grade teachers were geared up and ready to cheer! We're so proud of our amazing students who crushed their Reading SOL this week! #YouGotThis
SOL Schedule & RemindersWe had a successful first week of SOL testing! Please see the below schedule for next week.
- May 14th - 3rd - 5th Grade - Math SOL
- May 15th - 6th Grade - Math SOL
- May 28-30th - Retakes for Eligible Students
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!
The Power of Our Words: Combating Hate Speech and Racial Slurs Woodson Pyramid Community NightIn Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and in the Woodson Pyramid, we strive to provide an educational environment where all are welcomed, safe, and supported to learn. Please join the Woodson Pyramid schools as we gather in conversation around standing up to hate speech and racism and the power of our words. You will hear from FCPS and Woodson Pyramid leaders and students, as well as have the opportunity to share your ideas/questions about making our schools a more welcoming and culturally responsive environment for all.
To help us prepare, please fill out the Google Form below to show your intentions to attend and to submit questions/comments to be answered at the event. Please reach out to your school principal if you have any questions.
- Date: Thursday, May 30th, 2024
- Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
- Location: Woodson High School's Cafeteria B (9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031)
Here is the link for the Google Form.
2024-2025 - Register Band and StringsNEW for 2024-2025 School Year!
Registration is now open for students who are interested in joining or continuing the Band or Strings program at Olde Creek ES next year. This is a wonderful opportunity for our rising 4th-6th graders to explore their musical talents and be a part of something special. In years past, families registered for Band or Strings at the beginning of each school year. This year, we ask families to register by June 7th.
The registration form linked below provides all the details about the different options available. We want to ensure that every student has the chance to participate in a way that best suits them. During the next few weeks of school, students will have the opportunity to learn and listen to other FCPS musicians to help students learn more about the programs offered.
Please take a moment to review the information with your child and fill out the form if they'd like to be a part of this enriching experience. If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help in any way we can.
Please follow this link: Band and Strings Registration
Registration will close on June 7th. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity for your child to learn a musical instrument!
Steve Lovecchio (Band Teacher) and Jennifer Riddle (Strings Teacher)
A Message from the OC Clinic TeamFor students who have medications in the clinic the last day to pick up your students mediations is Wednesday June 12th before dismissal. We will discard any medications left after that day.
*There are brand new medication forms for inhalers and epinephrine for school year 24-25. For students who currently have medications I will email you the new forms. For those of you who are interested for the next school year please email [email protected] or [email protected].
Thank you!
Renee Basile, Public Health Nurse, Olde Creek ES
Talent Show AuditionsHi 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 TeamHelp 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 PlacementWith 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 NeededMake 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!
Save the Dates: OCES End of Year Events Register Today for FCPS Summer CampsRegistration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun for Students.
Summer Strings CampExciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 8-19, 8:30am-12:30pm, weekdays only.
Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and registration for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Early registration is from March 1-June 9, so reserve your student’s spot soon!
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 FCPSFor more information please visit RelayforLife.org/FCPS
Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations ContinueJoin 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 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 SpotlightWe 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 SpotlightsWe'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!
ContactsOlde 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]
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