Olde Creek Weekly Update - May 25

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Students in Ms. Butler’s class have been working on collaborative murals that show the 2nd Grade Big Idea in Art of “Community.”

 

Olde Creek Bears Care Community Outreach Program

Please click on the link below to sign up for this week's food donations for 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, May 31st at 3:30pm.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054aa9af2ca0f49-olde24

 

Parent Input Form for Class Placement

At Olde Creek ES, your child’s success is our top priority. To help us in determining the best educational environment for your child during the 2018-2019 school year, we invite you to share information regarding your child’s needs using the link below. Please know that it is optional for you to complete this form.

https://goo.gl/forms/Kizim9JzCg4CRdW32

 

You may consider listing your child’s strengths, areas for growth, and motivators as well as the characteristics of the classroom structure that you feel will best meet your child’s needs.

 

We work diligently to consider all aspects of your child when thinking about class placement. Please know that we cannot honor requests for specific teachers.

 

The deadline for submissions will be June 1, 2018. Submissions of parent input from current families after this time will not be considered during the class placement process.

 

Parent Resources

The following is a list of resources that are available to our parents and families.

 

All these opportunities are FREE unless noted.  In most cases you must register if registration information is provided. When other events become available they will be posted at:

https://fairfaxcountysepta.org/upcoming-community-events/

 

Internet Safety:  Help Kids Navigate Adolescence in the Digital Age

Fri. June 1, 10 am-noon  Dunn Loring Ctr. 2334 Gallows Rd.  Door 1, Dunn Loring

Learn about the top internet dangers for teens and seven steps for good digital parenting. 

Register:  https://www.fcps.edu/node/28279  or 703-204-3941

 

Board Games, Pizza Party, and Student Networking

Sun. June 3, 4-6 pm Arlington Mill CC Rm 411, 909 South Dinwiddie St. Arlingto

More Than Dyslexics, a student-led group, is sponsoring this board game party for dyslexics and their friends.  Bring money for pizza and a favorite board game.

Information:  https://www.morethandyslexics.com/upcoming-events

 

Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts

Fri, June 1, 10 am–noon  The Arc 2755 Hartland Rd Ste. 200, Falls Church

Learn about tax credits and benefits including, but not limited to Livable Homes Tax Credit and Deduction of Tuition as a Medical Expenses.

Register:  https://www.z2systems.com/np/clients/arcofnva/event.jsp?event=4908&

 

REACH:  Regional Education Assessment Crisis Services Habilitation -- Webinar

Mon. June 4, 6:30 pm  

Learn how the Virginia REACH program serves individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities to meet crisis support needs.

Register:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5459812295214704897

 

Ambassador Training for Students with IDD

Fri. June 8, 8:30 am-2:00 pm  Deloitte 1919 N Lynn St, Arlington

In partnership with Deloitte, Best Buddies is sponsoring this public speaking training for students and adults with disabilities.

Register:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNnfNMHjlS5ClOu5e21XlBCoWbHDs3DuhoFWTQvHn2GrTOaQ/viewform

 

Mental Health America 2018:  Fit for the Future

Thu.-Sat. June 14-16, Hyatt 400 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington, DC

This conference will focus on health for the whole person, making use of tools and resources that benefit minds and bodies together.

Register:  www.mentalhealthamerica.net/2018-conference-registration $35-$700

 

Support Groups for Parents

 

Alpha Moms  This support group for adoptive parents meets monthly in McLean.  

Contact:  robin4brady@gmail.com

 

CHADD: Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder  

Alexandria CHADD Parent Support Group  4th Mon. of each month at 6:30 pm

Contact:  Jenny  ADHDParentMountVernon@gmail.com   703 472-4678

West Fairfax CHADD Parent Support Group   1st & 3rd Tues. of each month at 7:30 pm Contact:  Sharon  clintob@aol.com  703 716-4646 

 

CSB Family Support Group at Gatlan Center  2nd and 4th Wed. of each month 6-8 pm in Alexandria Contact:  Samar.Chwairy@fairfaxcounty.gov 703-799-2882

 

D.A.D.S.  Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome 3rd Thur. each month, 7-9 pm in Alexandria; and last Wed. of each month in Tysons at 7-9 pm  Contact:  rich_westhoff@hotmail.com   571-490-1268

 

Fairfax Juvenile Court Parent Support Group for problems including runaway behavior, truancy, alcohol/drug abuse, and serious behavioral problems at home, at school, or in the community. 7:30 pm every Tues. Room 201.1 Fairfax County Courthouse  703-246-2495

 

NAMI:  National Alliance on Mental Illness builds better lives for affected families.

Arlington Family Support Group meets one Sunday of each month at 7:00-8:30 pm 

Contact:  Michelle Best  mczero@yahoo.com

Fairfax Family Support Group meets on the 2nd Thur. of each month  7:30-9:00 pm

Contact:  Heather   daviesva@gmail.com  or  703-362-4985

 

OCD Family Support Group   1st Mon. of each month, 7:30 pm  

Contact:  familygroupocd@verizon.net   or  202 215-5859

 

POAC: Parents of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia  

Bimonthly Support Group  Contact:  Nicole Zupan at nicizupan@gmail.com

 

Padres de hoy -- Support group in Spanish

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 pm Brookside FACE Ctr. 601 Four Mile Run Trail, Alexandria

Call 703-824-6865 to register.  Free childcare. 

 

Northern Virginia Tourette Support Group meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at noon at the Chantilly Public Library.  Contact:  mark.bramer@gmail.com