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 The future of science is bright! See our amazing students explore and experiment at Science Night! 📚
February 17: Woodson Pyramid Stringapalooza - Woodson High School - 2:15PM
February 19: No School - Presidents Day
February 20: Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club - 3:15PM
February 22: Frost Family Festival - 5:30-7:15PM
February 26: Frost MS Special Services Parent Information Session- Lecture Hall - 6:00PM-7:00PM (Overview of Special Education Services)
February 27: PTA Family Dinner Night - Wendy’s
March 1: SCA Spirit Day: Bright Colors
March 5: Student Holiday - Staff Planning Day
March 6: PTA Meeting - 6:30PM
March 8: Deadline to Submit Mural Art
March 14: Spring Picture Day
March 22: End of 3rd Quarter
March 25-29: Spring Break
April 1-2: Student Holidays
 Look at those bookworm smiles! The library is where imaginations blossom and adventures begin. ✨
Overview of this Issue
New This Week
1. Message from Mrs. Miller
2. Calendar Reminder - Presidents Day
3. Olde Creek Mural Design
4. Kindergarten Registration
5. Rising 7th Grade Transition Planning
6. Spring Picture Day - March 14
7. FCPS News
Reminders
8. Green Team Update: Trash or Treasure
9. Black History Month
10. PTA Family Dinner Night at Wendy’s
11. OC Staff Shout-outs
12. Bears in the Spotlight
13. OC Staff Spotlights
14. Olde Creek Opportunities
15. The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!
16. Tutor.com Teacher Referred Tutoring
17. Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps
18. Woodson Relay for Life - Activity Night
19. Contacts
20. Be Informed, Stay Involved!
Updates
1. Message from Mrs. Miller
Dear Olde Creek Families and Friends,
As many of you know, this bittersweet message marks the end of my journey as your principal. While I am incredibly excited about the new opportunities that await me at Cub Run Elementary, leaving this remarkable school community fills me with immense gratitude and a bit of sadness.
Olde Creek has woven its magic into the fabric of my life. These past four years have been a whirlwind of laughter, learning, and shared experiences. I've witnessed countless "aha!" moments in classrooms, celebrated countless achievements, and felt the warmth of this community's spirit at every event.
Words cannot express how grateful I am for the dedication of our exceptional teachers and staff. You have gone above and beyond, fostering a nurturing environment where every Bear feels supported, challenged, and engaged in their learning experiences. Thank you for your tireless efforts, unwavering commitment, and infectious enthusiasm.
To our amazing Bears, the true heart of Olde Creek, I want to say this: Keep chasing your dreams with the same passion and curiosity you've exhibited during our time together. Never lose sight of your goals and remember that the lessons learned within these walls will serve you well, no matter where life takes you.
Olde Creek will always hold a special place in my heart. I have no doubt that this incredible community will continue to thrive, reaching even greater heights with the dedicated leadership of Mrs. Korb and the continued support of each and every one of you.
I wish you continued success, joy, and lifelong learning. Remember, once a Bear, always a Bear!
With heartfelt gratitude and warm wishes,
Melissa Miller, Principal
2. Calendar Reminder-Presidents Day (Holiday)
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. Learn more about Presidents Day in Britannica.com. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20. See the complete school year calendar.
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3. Olde Creek Mural Design
4. Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school, the student will be ready for orientation and other introductory events. Read more about the registration process.
Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.
5. Rising 7th Grade Transition Planning
Frost Family Festival
Please join us for the Frost Family Festival on February 22nd from 5:30 PM to 7:15 PM. This open house format allows parents/guardians and students to receive building tours and visit elective classrooms.
All rising 7th graders and their families are invited! It is an open house format, with no formal presentation, so families can come at any time and visit locations of interest.
For more information, check out the full flyer.
Special Education Services Meeting at Frost Middle School
We have an informational meeting opportunity for those families who will be promoted to Frost Middle School next year. The staff at Frost will present an overview of special education services at the middle school at an information session on February 26. It will take place in the lecture hall from 6-7 PM. Consider this opportunity to learn more about these student services offered at Frost and the chance to ask questions and meet the special education staff. If you have questions about this event, please contact Ellen Reed, Assistant Principal for Frost, at evreed@fcps.edu.
6. Spring Picture Day: March 14
7. FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget
- Register for Superintendent Community Conversations
- Kindergarten Registration
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
8. Green Team Update: Trash or Treasure
We are excited to announce the Trash to Treasure program that is starting at Olde Creek on Monday! Students can help reduce waste by putting their candy wrappers, gum wrappers, snack and chip bags, granola bar wrappers, and foil based packing into the special trash to treasure box that will be located in our school lobby. Please save these items at home and send them to school with your child. All of these items will be used to make new products. Thank you for supporting our students as they learn to be ethical and global citizens!
10. Family Dinner Night at Wendy’s - February 27
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Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the Main Street Wendy's on February 27th to raise money for the PTA! When purchasing your meal, mention your with OCES PTA to receive 20% of your meal’s price donated back to the PTA. Click here for more information.
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11. OC Staff Shout-outs
Spread the Sparkle: Tell Us About an OC Gem!
Attention, all students and families! Do you know a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond this school year? Are you bursting with gratitude for their extra help, infectious enthusiasm, or unwavering dedication? Now's your chance to make their day (and ours!) with a Teacher and Staff Shout-Out!
We're re-launching our special celebration campaign to recognize the extraordinary efforts that make our school community thrive. Whether it's a teacher who sparked your passion for science, a custodian who greets you with a smile every morning, or a librarian who always recommends the perfect book, take this opportunity to express your appreciation. Simply submit a message through this survey and share what this special person means to you. We'll compile the shout-outs and surprise our amazing staff with a heartwarming dose of recognition throughout the coming weeks. Let's shower our school with gratitude and show everyone how much their contributions matter!
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12. Bears in the Spotlight
We are excited to announce that we will be continuing to feature students on the OC News Show in our Bears in the Spotlight segment! This is a way for students to share their hobbies and after school activities with the school community. We want to highlight all the amazing things that our students are passionate about!
To submit your student's information, please fill out the Bears in the Spotlight Google Form. You can find the form here.
The information that you submit will be used to create a slide that will be shared on the News Show. The slide will include any photos or videos that you include as well as a description of your student's hobby/activity.
We appreciate your help in spotlighting the awesome talents and interests of our OC Bears!
13. OC Staff Spotlights
We're excited to highlight our incredible staff members in our Staff Spotlights! In these features, our staff shares their love of working at OC and their hobbies and interests. To browse more staff spotlights, visit the Features section of our Olde Creek website!
14. Olde Creek Opportunities
Olde Creek is looking for energetic family members, friends, grandparents, or adult siblings, who may be looking for an opportunity to join our Olde Creek Elementary staff. Olde Creek is a positive work environment, and we are ready to fill the following opportunities with members of our community. Applicants must be 18 or older.
Dining Room Assistant
Hourly - Daily - 10:45AM-1:45PM, $12.39 per Hour
Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.
Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.
Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, ajbutler@fcps.edu or at 703-426-3100.
Student Monitor
Hourly 8:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday-Friday, $16.36 per Hour
Description
Provides supervision of students throughout the school day, including but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials, and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience is equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed, and have general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.
Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Butler, ajbutler@fcps.edu or at 703-426-3100.
15. The Papa John’s Pizza Fundraiser Continues!
Every Thursday from now until the end of this school year the OCES community can order pizza from Papa John's at a 40% discount and OCES gets 10% back on all orders. The promo code is OCES4010. The promotion is valid all day from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10:00 p.m.) at the Fairfax location.
This is an online promotion only, but, if for some reason, users experience any issue with the code or the website, customers can still place an order simply by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone.
16. Tutor.com Teacher - Referred Tutoring
Through Schoology®, all FCPS students have 24/7 access to no-cost, year-round, on-demand, 1-to-1 tutoring services through Tutor.com.
A new Teacher-Referred Tutoring program feature provides targeted support and extends student learning. Teachers can now refer students for tutoring, with their specific needs already identified. Students can get extra support — on their own schedule — and reinforce their in-class learning.
Caregivers can guide students to access expert tutoring, homework help, and writing support by clicking on the Tutor.com icon in their Schoology portal—anytime, anywhere.
Plus, look for teachers’ tutoring session referrals on the Tutor.com homepage.
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17. Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.
18. Woodson High School - Relay for Life Activity Night
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Relay for Life’s “Activity Night” on March 16 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Woodson High School. Get ready for an exciting event full of games, entertainment, food, and fantastic raffle prizes, all in support of the American Cancer Society. Don’t miss out – RSPV now via Google Form and reach out to Coach Cho at Jfcho@fcps.edu with any questions. Students, siblings, parents, guardians, friends, and family members are all invited. Let’s make a difference together!! Join the Relay at RelayForLife.org/FCPS
19. Contacts
Olde Creek Main Office: 703-426-3100
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, Assistant Principal, sjkaminsky@fcps.edu
Sylvia Alverson, Administrative Assistant, sjalverson@fcps.edu
Christie Armstrong, Administrative Assistant, cparmstrong1@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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