 We had an awesome Math Night on Thursday!
Veterans
Day
In
addition to the patriotic displays throughout our building, students in every
grade level participated in meaningful activities today to learn about and show
appreciation for our Veterans. We are grateful to each of the parents and
members of our community who have served or are serving in one of our branches
of the military. Thank you for your service.
Thanksgiving
Luncheon on Thursday, November 16
Our
Thanksgiving Luncheon is next Thursday and we can’t wait to see all of you
there. Please use the forms that have been sent home to pre-order tickets for
the event. We are very excited about this wonderful Olde Creek tradition.
Movie,
PJ & Popcorn Day on Friday, November 17
Laps
for Learning was a huge success this year and we raised nearly $17,000! Because
of their efforts, the students at OCES earned a Movie, PJ & Popcorn Day
that will take place on Friday, November 17. Students can wear their PJs and
enjoy popcorn while watching a movie with their class. Please be sure that all
students follow the school dress code guidelines and for safety reasons,
slippers are not permitted. Only G-rated movies will be shown at school that
day.
Olde
Creek Bears Care - Thanksgiving Food Sign-Up
This week our goal is to collect food donations and gift cards
for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday to assist families in need in our school
community. Please click on the link below to sign up for a donation item.
Please drop off your food donations at Olde Creek's front office during
regular office hours no later than Monday, 11/20.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054aa9af2ca0f49-olde4
PTA
Membership
Want to have a positive impact at Olde Creek? Then
please consider joining the 275 parents and staff who are already members by
becoming a member of the PTA. You can join by submitting a check to the
OCES PTA or online through the PTA website:
http://oldecreekpta.org/product-category/membership/
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the
PTA board at:
board@oldecreekpta.com
Award Nominations
As you may know, every year
Fairfax County Public Schools recognizes outstanding employees at all levels.
Once again this year, all schools in FCPS are encouraged to nominate
Outstanding Employees. We are asking you, the Olde Creek community, to help us gather
names for this process. Thank you for participating and helping us
recognize the outstanding qualities of our staff members. All that is required
for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee
demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category.
-
Outstanding
Teacher –
a teacher, librarian or specialist with 3 or more years of
experience
-
Outstanding
New Teacher –
a teacher or specialist with less than 3 years of experience
-
Outstanding
New Principal
– a building principal with less than 3 years of experience
-
Outstanding
Leader –
a school-based employee with at least one year of experience in the
position – these positions could include an Assistant Principal,
School-Based Technology Specialists, Technology Support Specialist,
Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor
-
Outstanding
Support Employee –
a school-based employee with at least one year of experience in the
position – these positions could include administrative and office
assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, Instructional Assistants,
Public Health Assistants,
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Outstanding
Hourly Employee –
a hourly paid employee with at least one year of experience working at
least 10 hours a week at the same location – these positions could include
parent liaisons, hourly office staff, other unique hourly paid positions
within the school
To submit a nomination for Olde
Creek Outstanding Employee in one or more of the categories, please complete
the nomination using this google form link..
The deadline to submit a
nomination is December 1. After that, a selection committee
will meet to discuss each nominee and determine a winner. The discussion
in this process will be confidential. If the person you nominated is
selected by the school committee, you will be asked to complete a nomination
form. These completed forms will be sent to the Woodson Pyramid Lead.
The pyramid award liaisons will meet, read packets and determine a winner
for the pyramid in each category. The winners of the pyramid, move on to
the region.
We are excited that we can
recognize so many outstanding employees. If you have any
questions, please contact Julie Wilson at jmwilson1@fcps.edu. We
would love to hear from you!
Morning
Arrival and Afternoon Dismissal Reminders
Here are two quick reminders that will help our
morning arrival and afternoon dismissal each day go as smooth as possible.
- As we enter the winter months and more families utilize Kiss &
Ride, please ensure that you allow enough time in your morning schedule to
drop your student off no later than 8:25. Instruction begins in our
classrooms each day at 8:30 and our students need a few minutes to travel
to the rooms and unpack. We appreciate your support.
- When you are parking near the school in the afternoon for dismissal
or during OCES evening events, please avoid blocking the driveways of the
local residents that live near the school. Even if you are waiting with
your car, the driveways should not be blocked. Thank you for your help!
Upcoming
Dates:
Nov. 15 - Family Dinner Night (Noodles &Co)
Nov. 16 - Thanksgiving Luncheon
Nov. 17 - Popcorn
& PJs Movie Day
Progress Reports Go Home
Nov. 23-24 - Thanksgiving
Holiday
Dec. 5 - Band and
Strings Concert
Dec. 6 - PTA
Board Meeting
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