1. Reminder: Olde Creek Virtual Talent Show

We are excited to announce that we will be having a virtual TALENT SHOW this year! You will find important information at the top of this Google Form. If your child is interested in performing in the Talent Show, please complete the Google Form and submit the video of your child’s performance by May 24th. Email Kim Saunders (kasaunders1@fcps.edu) with any questions.

2. Bear Cub Cooking Club - May 27

Are you a Bear who loves to cook?  Have you already participated in the Bear Cub Cooking Club?  Did you miss the Bear Cub Cooking Club and still want to be a part of the fun?  The Wellness Committee and Ms. Pecha will be hosting one last Bear Cub Cooking Club for this school year on Thursday, May 27th at 5:00 pm.  By popular demand, Ms. Pecha, our resident celebrity chef, will be leading us in making one of everyone’s favorites: PIZZA! 

Please check out the flyer. Here is the recipe in English and Spanish. Come join Ms. Pecha and many other staff members for another fun cooking class!  We hope to see you then!  Bon Appetit!

3. Virtual Art Walk Needs Your Child’s Artwork

Our annual art walk will be presented virtually this year! Your child's work will be shared with their class in a special video slide show during the last week of school.  Ms. Henry is working hard to put together slides of artwork she has received but could use your help to get the best pictures possible. You can send pictures of your children's art to Ms. Henry at ehenry3@fcps.edu by June 1.

If you do not want any of your children's art shared in their classroom, please contact Ms. Henry to opt out.  Many thanks for helping us celebrate our Olde Creek artists!

4. Save the Date: Virtual Student Drive Through

On Monday, June 7, from 3:00-4:00pm, we want to celebrate our online students.  During this hour timeframe, we ask our parents of virtual students only to drive them through the Olde Creek bus loop and kiss-n-ride parking lot where our teachers will be waiting to wave and wish them a safe and wonderful summer of fun!  Please take advantage of this great opportunity. We hope to see all of our virtual families!

5. Car Parade for Former OC Students

In lieu of our annual Grad Walk where graduating seniors that attended Olde Creek are celebrated as they walk through our hallways, we will be hosting a car parade on Monday, June 7th at 2:30 p.m. We have invited all of our former Bears to drive through our bus loop so we can celebrate and wish you well!  

7. Calendar Reminder: FCPS Schools and Offices Closed on May 31 for Memorial Day Holiday

As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, for the Memorial Day holiday. Students are not expected to complete asynchronous assignments that day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, June 1. See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar. 

8. PTA Corner

The PTA is looking for volunteers. We can use as many as possible to help out with next year's activities, which we hope will be getting closer to normal.  Some current positions we need assistance with are: school supplies, spirit wear, and Laps for Learning.

Please contact me directly (kathrynreider@gmail.com) if you have any questions or are interested in volunteering.

9. Tune into the new Schoology and Me Podcast

FCPS students, families, and staff are transitioning to Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/) as FCPS’ divisionwide learning management system beginning July 2021. Schoology is a learning space that enhances communication, collaboration, and personalized learning for students, teachers, and families.

Listen to Schoology and Me, a lighthearted podcast hosted by Aron Sterling from Instructional Services and Shane Wheeler from Information Technology.  Listeners will: 

• Hear from pilot school communities about their experiences; and
• Learn about updates and cool features available in Schoology to support teaching and learning.

Find the podcast on Apple or Stitcher.  Schoology Page on the Employee Hub. For more information, contact the Schoology Project Team at schoology@fcps.edu.

11. Donate to our OCES Outdoor Oasis

We are excited to kick off our campaign to raise funds for our Outdoor Oasis. Our goal is to enhance our outdoor learning spaces so more classes can enjoy learning outside. In addition, we want to add outdoor dining spaces where students can safely eat and socialize. If you are interested in donating to this project, please visit our FCPS Foundation campaign page.

12. Laptop Return Information

At the end of the school year, Olde Creek will be collecting the laptops and power cords that were given to your child to use at home and school this school year. Students who are returning to Olde Creek in the fall will be issued another laptop at that time. Students going to middle school will be issued a laptop by that school later.

• Students who are enrolled in the SOAR, Bridge to 1, and Young Scholars summer school programs at OCES may keep their FCPS laptops for those programs. They will be collected on the last day of the program. 

In-Person Students

• Students will turn in their laptops on Friday, June 11th. 
• A staff member will come to the classroom to check the laptops back in. If you have lost the power cord and need to replace it, please send a check for $23 made out to Olde Creek Elementary. You may also send the exact amount in cash. We will not be able to make change for you. 

Virtual Students

•  Students will need to return the laptop and power cord to the school on any of the following dates:
  • Monday, June 14th from 8:00-10:00AM.
  • Monday, June 14th from 1:00-3:00PM.
  • Tuesday, June 15th from 11:00AM-1:00PM
  • Tuesday, June 15th from 2:00-4:00PM
• Drive through the OC Bus Loop. Remain in your car, a staff member will come to your car to get the laptop. 
• Please have all equipment ready. Leave the name tags on the laptop.
• We will check the barcode to make sure that the laptop matches the one that was checked out to your child.
• If you have lost the power cord and need to replace it, please bring a check for $23 made out to Olde Creek Elementary. You may also bring the exact amount in cash. We will not be able to make change for you.  

Thank you for returning your child’s laptop on time so that we are able to start getting them ready for the next school year.

13. Bears Care Outreach

The Bears Care food pantry will be providing gift cards for the summer to families in lieu of food provisions. Sign up here to donate a $25 gift card. Stores like Walmart and Target will mail them directly! Food store gift cards like Giant and Safeway are great, too. (Email lisamarm@gmail.com for drop off/mailing information.) 

New! You can donate through the OC PTA PayPal account. The funds will be used to purchase items and gift cards based on the greatest needs of our families. Access the OC PTA PayPal account here: https://paypal.me/OldeCreekPTA.

Thank you, as always, for your kindness and generosity!