Olde Creek Weekly Update - October 26

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Halloween Howl

The Halloween Howl is tomorrow (Friday)  and we are still looking for more volunteers!

We especially need help with the cake walk and ticket sales – please sign up here:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e45aeaa229-hh20171

We can’t do it without YOUR help!

 

Laps for Learning Update

We have wonderful news! Because of the hard work of the Olde Creek PTA and the tremendous generosity of our amazing community and families, the Laps for Learning fundraiser was a huge success and we exceeded our goal. Nearly $17,000 was donated that will support our PTA and our school. Thank you for all that you do to make great things happen for our students.  Our school is very lucky!


Olde Creek Spirit Wear

Order your OCES Spirit Wear TODAY! Deadline is Monday, Oct 30th!

Forms have been sent home in the Friday Folders or you can order online here:

https://oldecreek17.itemorder.com/


Olde Creek Bears Care Community Outreach Program

Please click on the link below to sign up for food donations for Week 3 of our Olde Creek Bears Care Food Program.  Your donations provide weekend food provisions to students in need in our school community. Please drop off your food donations at Olde Creek's front office during regular office hours by Thursday, November 2nd.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054aa9af2ca0f49-olde2


Grab & Go Luncheon:  Support our Awesome OCES Teachers & Staff

The PTA is planning a "Grab & Go Luncheon" for our teachers and staff on Tuesday, November 7th and we need your help to make this a success.  Please signup to provide monetary or food donations.  We appreciate your support!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0449AAAC2DA20-grab


OC Fall Book Fair

The Olde Creek Fall Book Fair will take place Monday, October 30 – Tuesday, November 7. Please add the dates and hours to your calendar. Please notice the Book Fair hours on the Parent-Teacher Conference Days & Election Day(*)

Monday 10/30:  12:30pm-3:00pm

Tuesday 10/31:  12:30pm-3:00pm

Wednesday 11/1:  8:30am-9:00am

Thursday 11/2:  8:30am-9:00am

*Friday 11/3:  9:45am-10:15am, 1:30pm-3:30pm, 4:30pm-7:00pm

*Monday, 11/6:  8:00am-3:30pm, 4:30pm-7:00pm

*Tuesday, 11/7:  8:30am-3:30pm

 

Book Character Parade on November 3

The Olde Creek SCA  is  sponsoring our  Fall Into Reading Celebration and Parade on Friday, November 3rd. A parade will take place on the blacktop (inside if raining) at 9:00 to kick off a month celebrating reading. Parents are welcome to dress-up and join us in the parents’ section.

Choose a way to celebrate a favorite book.  You can:

1)  Dress up as your favorite character from a book - bring the book to carry in the parade, too

2)  Make a banner or poster of your favorite book to carry

3)  Design a new cover for your favorite book on a poster to carry

4)  Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite book character (be sure the pumpkin is only as large as you can carry during the parade).

For Time and Safety Reasons:

 - Students must come to school already dressed  in their costumes. Students will not be permitted to change into costumes during school time.

 - The parade is outside  so please ensure that your child’s costume is warm enough.

 - No weapons or masks.

 

Yearbook Cover Design Contest

Calling all student artists! Submit your best drawing for the 2017-2018 Olde Creek Yearbook!

All entries should be submitted by October 30. Please see the flyer in tomorrow’s Friday Folder for more information.


Family Math Night - November 9

When: Thursday, November 9th from 6:00 - 8:00

Where: Olde Creek Elementary School

Who: Kindergarteners - 6th graders and their families

Why: You can…

+ learn about fractions and how you can help your children at home

+ play math games with your children that are grade level specific

+ meet with our specialists to learn how math is related to everything we do

Please RSVP using the  flyer in tomorrow’s Friday Folder.

 

FLE Preview Night - November 9

You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The meeting will be held on Thursday, November 9th, 2017 from 5:00-5:45pm in the library. All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time. Additionally, all the materials that will be available at this event are available online at  FCPS 24-7 (Blackboard) Parent View. Parents/guardians will need a SIS account to access FCPS 24-7. Account information is available at your local school or online at: http://www.fcps.edu/is/instructionaltechnology/247help/parents.shtml

 

Upcoming Events

October 27 - Halloween Howl

October 30 – Deadline for Spirit Wear Orders

November 3 - 1st Quarter Ends and Early Release

November 6 & 7 - Student Holidays

Nov. 9—Math Night

Nov. 9—FLE parent information night

November 15 - Family Dinner Night at Noodles&Co

November 16 - Thanksgiving Luncheon

Nov. 17—Report cards sent home

Nov. 22—2 hour early release

Nov. 23-24—Thanksgiving Holiday