Important Upcoming Dates
May 16: 3rd Grade Math SOL
May 17: 4th Grade Math SOL
May 18: 5th Grade Science SOL
May 19: 6th Grade Math SOL
May 20: PTA Sock Hop (Outside at OC) - 6:30-8:30PM
May 25: Olde Creek Grad Walk for Woodson Seniors
May 30: No School - Memorial Day
May 31: Field Day (Grades 4-6)
June 1: Field Day (Grades K-3)
June 1: PTA Meeting - 6:30PM (Virtual)
June 2: Night of the Arts - 6:00PM
June 3: Battle of the Books - 8:45AM
June 6: Talent Shows (9:00AM-Grades K-3, 10:00AM-Grades 4-6)
June 7: Drama Club Performance - 6:30PM
June 8: 6th Grade Ceremony - 9:30AM
June 10: Last Day of School - Early Release (1:15PM)
New This Week
1. PTA Sock Hop Postponed
2. Parent Input Form
3. Spring Health & Safety
4. Lost and Found
5. Register for Dr. Reid’s Virtual Town Hall - May 17
6. Mental Health and Parenting in 2022
7. PTA Corner
8. Techstravaganza 2022
9. FCPS STEAM Opportunities
10. Woodson’s Relay for Life
11. Woodson Cheer and Dance Team Camp
Reminders & Updates
12. Woodson HS Grad Walk at OC - May 25
13. SCA Soda Tabs Collection
14. Order School Supplies for 2022-23
15. Spongebob Musical at Woodson
16. OC Staff Shout-outs
17. Bears in the Spotlight
18. Bears Care Outreach
19. Contacts
20. Be Informed, Stay Involved!
1. PTA Sock Hop - Postponed
Due to the prediction of inclement weather for today, the Sock Hop Committee has decided to postpone the event until its rain date, Friday, May 20.
Ticket sales are reopened until this Sunday, May 15, at 8PM ET. If you did not have a chance before to preorder pizza or tickets for the Sock Hop, now is your chance!
Volunteers are still needed! Please edit your slots or sign-up to help at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054badae22a3ff2-2022
Should you have any questions at all, please contact Nicole Lekus at nbreslin.romano@gmail.com.
2. Parent Input Form 2022-23
With the end of the year quickly approaching, we are already looking ahead to next year. While we look at class placements for the coming year, we ask for your input and if there is pertinent information to support your child’s success. We cannot honor requests for specific teachers. Parent input forms are due by May 13, 2022. We value your feedback and insight into your child’s learning needs. Thank you for your input.
Olde Creek Parent Input Form 2022-23
3. Spring Health & Safety
FCPS has seen a recent increase in COVID-19 cases and outbreaks and we understand families and staff have concerns and questions. Our commitment is to provide students with the education and support to help them succeed while maintaining a safe environment for in-person learning.
Our layered prevention strategies have served us well throughout this school year, and are fully supported by the U.S. Department of Education and Northern Virginia Health Departments.
Vaccinations are available for school-age children five and up and are proven to reduce the severity of illness. Everyone is encouraged to get vaccinated or boosted.
Currently, masks are optional for all students, staff, and visitors. We encourage families and staff to consider wearing a mask when reports of COVID cases are high or if they or a family member is at high risk. CDC advises individuals to wear a mask when there is a lot of COVID in your community. See a full list of masking recommendations on the CDC website.
If Fairfax County transitions to high community level, FCPS will require all students, staff, and visitors to wear a face covering when indoors (except while actively eating/drinking) on school property (to include the buildings, school buses and other school provided vehicles).
In alignment with the Code of Virginia, the parent/legal guardian of any child enrolled in an FCPS school may elect for such child to not wear a face covering while on school property (to include FCPS buildings). No reason or documentation will be necessary to elect for your child to not wear a mask.
One of the most important things we can all do is check for mild, cold-like symptoms each day, such as fever, runny nose, cough, or shortness of breath. Parents and guardians are advised to keep their students home if sick and get them tested to stop further spread from occurring. Employees are also advised to stay home and get tested when feeling sick.
The most up to date information is available on the Health and Safety Guidance Document webpage. If you have questions or concerns unique to your child’s situation, please contact us.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe and healthy so all our students have the opportunity for engaging in-person learning.
4. Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found cabinets in the cafeteria are overflowing with coats, jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, lunchboxes and water bottles!
Please ask your children to check for any missing items. Parents are welcome to check Lost & Found 8:00-4:30 Mon.-Fri. All items not claimed by June 10 will be donated.
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5. Dr. Reid Virtual Town Hall -May 17
Save the Date: Meet the Incoming Superintendent at a Virtual Town Hall May 17
On Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m., incoming superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will join staff, families, and students for a multilingual virtual town hall. Watch your email and upcoming issues of FCPS This Week for more details, including how to register. Dr. Reid will be hosting additional engagement sessions throughout the county after her official start date on July 1.
Dr. Reid held an in-person town hall May 3 that can be viewed on the FCPS YouTube Channel.
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6. Mental Health and Parenting in 2022
Join other Woodson Pyramid parents for a free virtual seminar with licensed professional counselor, Whitney Houston, on June 1st from 7-8:30PM and for Spanish Speakers on June 6th from 7-8:30PM.
The presentation will discuss:
- Your role as a parent
- Setting boundaries
- Defining expectations for your child and yourself
- Finding flexibility
- Mental health and mental health problems
- Signs and symptoms of mental illness
- When and how to find help, from whom, and what to do when waiting for professional help
Location: Zoom
English 6/1 Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/LRES6-1
Spanish 6/6 Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/LRES6-6
Please submit questions prior to the presentation here: https://forms.gle/6ihJTz9XMq1te38E8
About Mrs. Houston: Whitney has over ten years of experience working in the behavioral health field providing clinical mental health counseling to individuals and families. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, and a clinical supervisor in both states working with pre-post graduate counseling residents. In her clinical work she has extensive experience working with parents helping to develop boundaries and limitations. She is also a trauma informed clinician that has experience training professionals in understanding the impact of trauma. Whitney is a mother of two (one child with developmental delays) and a sibling to a sister with mental illness.
Please see the flier for additional information.
Please reach out to Brittany Belscher (bbelscher@fcps.edu) with any questions you have prior to the presentation!
7. PTA Corner
Get Involved!
The PTA is looking for volunteers for two board positions next year: VP for Student Enrichment and President Elect.
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President Elect shadows for one year and then takes over the following year as president.
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VP for Student Enrichment organizes after school enrichment programs.
If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out to board@oldecreekpta.com, Katie (katiecooper26@gmail.com, President), or Katelyn (perfectlysimple@gmail.com, VP).
8. Techstravaganza 2022
 For more information, visit: tjtechstrav.org
9. FCPS STEAM Opportunities
FCPS CTE Summer Enrichment Camps 2022
Tech Adventure Camps and CTE
Summer Academy will be returning this summer at Lake Braddock Secondary for grades 2-11 students. Free spots available for students who are eligible for Free and Reduced Priced Meals. Dates are July 11 - 15; July 18 - 22; and July 25 – 29.
Additional information: FCPS CTE Summer Enrichment Camps 2022
10. Woodson’s Relay for Life
For more information visit https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/wtw-relayforlife/home
11. Woodson Cheer and Dance Team Camp
12. Woodson High School Grad Walk at OC - May 25
A wonderful pre-pandemic tradition is making a welcome comeback this year. Woodson High School Seniors who attended Olde Creek in their elementary years are invited to process through the halls of Olde Creek and be cheered on by staff and students!
On Wednesday, May 25, our staff and students will line the hallways to celebrate these accomplished young men and women as they complete their K-12 education! We are so proud of our former Bears and can’t wait to honor them!
Seniors should meet outside Door 1 in caps and gowns at 2:15 PM. Parents of graduating seniors are welcome to come as well.
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13. SCA Soda Tabs Collection
14. Order School Supplies for 2022-23
 To order, click here and use the School ID OLD003.
15. Spongebob Musical at Woodson
To purchase tickets and see special events please visit WTWDrama.org or scan the QR code above.
16. OC Staff Shout-outs
Our Olde Creek staff continues to be incredible throughout this pandemic with each challenge that comes their way! We want to celebrate the extraordinary efforts of our teachers and staff during the 2021-22 school year. If your family would like to give a shout out to an OC staff member, please complete this survey.
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17. Bears in the Spotlight!
We wanted to remind everyone about our program that highlights the incredible skills and talents of our Bears! On a daily basis, we have the opportunity to see our Bears’ strengths in school but we want to showcase the skills and talents our students demonstrate outside of school as well.
Each week on the morning news, we will have Bears in the Spotlight to share these skills and talents with our school community. Our students can sing, dance, share artwork, or videos of them playing sports or clips of other performances.
To submit one of our students to participate in Bears in the Spotlight, please utilize the below form.
https://forms.gle/um6VHjy6KKYLhMxJ6 - Please note: this form must be accessed using your child’s FCPS username & password.
If your student would like to submit a video instead, you can utilize the Flipgrid link with the password below.
https://flipgrid.com/bfa686dd
Password: BearsSpotlight
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18. Bears Care Outreach
As always, the Olde Creek community showed tremendous generosity and support to the Bears Care food pantry for the winter break. Thank you!! Please use this sign up for much needed continued support through food items that can either be dropped off at the school or sent through this Amazon Wish List. (Email Lisa at lisamarm@gmail.com for any questions.)
You can also show your support by donating 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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19. 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
Stephanie Kaminsky, Acting Assistant Principal, sjkaminsky@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
20. Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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