 Important Upcoming Dates
October 14: Fall AAP Information Night - 6:00 p.m. (Virtual)
October 15: Laps for Learning Donations Due & Woodson HS Homecoming Parade
October 18-22: Digital Citizenship Week & Spirit Week
October 20: Bears Bedtime Stories - 7:00 p.m. (Virtual)
October 25-November 2: Fall Book Fair
October 29: End of First Quarter/2 Hour Early Release-1:15 p.m.
October 29: Action Item: Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R) Signature Due
October 29: PTA Halloween Howl - 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
November 1 & 2: Student Holidays
November 3: Family Life Education (FLE) Parent Information Session - 6:00 p.m. (Virtual)
November 3: PTA Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Virtual)
New This Week
1. OC Subs are Amazing!
2. FCPS Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Information
3. Woodson HS Homecoming Parade - October 15
4. Digital Citizenship Week - October 18-22
5. Bears Bedtime Stories - October 20
6. OC Fall Book Fair
7. Federal Impact Aid Survey
8. PTA Corner
Reminders & Updates
9. Olde Creek Parent Equity Engagement Survey
10. Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
11. Wellness Wednesdays
12. Bears Care Outreach
13. Contacts
14. Be Informed, Stay Involved!
1. OC Subs are Amazing!
We are so grateful for Olde Creek’s regular substitute teachers. They are definitely our super heroes every day! We appreciate them being members of Team OC supporting our students and staff!
Would you like to join Team OC as a substitute teacher? It is an incredible opportunity to support our school community with a flexible schedule. We would be thankful for any time that you are able to give to support our students. If you are interested, you can learn more at this link and you can also call our main office (703-426-3100).
2. Advanced Academics Program Information (AAP) - Tonight
Thursday, October 14th at 6:00 p.m. - join us virtually for the Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Overview of Services meeting. A link to join this meeting was sent to each family this morning.
All families (K-6) are invited to learn more about the different levels of Advanced Academic Programming that FCPS offers, the Level IV screening process, and details specific to AAP at Olde Creek. Your Level IV screening and identification questions will be answered, and you will hear about updates with the referral process.
As shared in our message earlier this week, our school is in the process of starting a Local Level IV Program. Level IV services will be available at Olde Creek Elementary in grade 3 beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. Level IV services will be expanded to grades 4-6 over the subsequent three school years. By the 2025-2026 school year, level IV services will be available at our school in grades 3-6. During this meeting, we will discuss the process for becoming a Local Level IV site, describe what this means for our school, and answer any questions. We hope that you will be able to join us!
3. Woodson HS Homecoming Parade - Tomorrow, October 15
4. Digital Citizenship Week - October 18-22
Our school will be taking part in Digital Citizenship Week October 18-22! During Digital Citizenship Week students will think about how technology affects their lives and how they can use technology to be a positive influence in their community. We will be teaching daily activities from Common Sense Education and helping our students:
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Reflect on how they find media balance.
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Make responsible and safe decisions.
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Treat themselves and others with kindness.
We will also be celebrating with a spirit week! Please see below for the theme for each day. We are looking forward to a great Digital Citizenship Week!
5. Bears Bedtime Stories - October 20
6. OC Fall Book Fair
The Olde Creek Fall Book Fair will take place Monday, October 25th - Tuesday, November 2nd! Add the dates to your calendar now!
7. Federal Impact Aid Survey
The federal presence in our area and the significant tax exemptions available to federally connected personnel, businesses, and agencies has qualified Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to be eligible for federal Impact Aid grants.
Find out more here: https://www.fcps.edu/impact
Federal Impact Aid Video
Your child's pre-printed survey will come home this week. Please complete the form as soon as possible and return to your child's teacher. All information is treated confidentially.
Thank you for your support of Fairfax County Public Schools!
8. PTA Corner
Our next event will be the Halloween Howl on October 29th from 5-7pm. This event will be outdoors and will include a trunk or treat event, dance party and cake walk. Check out the website for more info and to sign up to help if you can: http://oldecreekpta.org/halloween-howl/
We are also looking for volunteers to help with the Olde Creek Yearbook. This volunteer position is completely online. The vendor makes it very easy to compile the yearbook. Please email Sandy, slmcculloch@fcps.edu, in the front office if you can help.
3rd-6th Graders-Join the Olde Creek Virtual STEM Club. The club will meet on Mondays from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. beginning on Monday, October 18. Please see this flyer for more information.
9. Olde Creek Parent Equity Engagement Survey
We would love to hear from our Olde Creek community! It is our goal to make sure everyone feels welcome, heard, represented, and included. Please fill out this form to let us know about the holidays and cultural events that are important to you and your family. We would also like to know if you would be willing to share more information with our school community.
Link to the form: https://forms.gle/z8Mc4gn2DX6SSFbcA
10. Action Item: Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Parent/Guardian Signature
The Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable and supportive school environment. Changes to the 2021-22 SR&R include:
- Edited language throughout the document to reflect gender neutrality.
- A new section entitled Notable Changes for Students and Parents that highlights changes in the SR&R from last school year.
- Restructuring of the Rights and Responsibilities Chapter with student rights prominently featured.
- Language that further defines interaction of law enforcement and students.
- Additional terms in the glossary to increase understanding
The SR&R Parent/Guardian signature sheet is due by October 29. Every parent/guardian with a ParentVUE account will see the SR&R upon login to ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgement has been completed.
More information about the SR&R is available online.
11. Wellness Wednesdays
In an effort to encourage our Olde Creek community to stay healthy and active, we have designated Wednesdays as Wellness Wednesdays! Celebrate this fun new initiative by wearing your school appropriate workout gear to school on Wednesdays. Wellness tips will be included on our Morning News Show. Our Principals’ Walking Club will take place on the first Wednesday of every month at 8:00 a.m. Staff and students are welcome to participate in this fun new tradition at Olde Creek! Stay active and stay healthy!
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12. Bears Care Outreach
The Bears Care food pantry provides weekend food provisions to our families in need during this extraordinary time. Please use this sign up for much needed items that can either be dropped off at the school or sent through this Amazon Wish List. Go through Amazon Smile to donate a percentage to Olde Creek! (Email Lisa at lisamarm@gmail.com for other 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!
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13. Contacts
Olde Creek Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-3192
Olde Creek Attendance mailbox: OldeCreekElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
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
Melissa Miller, Principal, mhmiller@fcps.edu
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal, ajbutler@fcps.edu
Kelly Durso, Assistant Principal, kldurso@fcps.edu
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, sjalverson@fcps.edu
Ann Platenkamp, Administrative Assistant, amplatenkamp@fcps.edu
Lizardo Santos, Student Information Assistant, LISantos@fcps.edu
Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant, slmcculloch@fcps.edu
14. Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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