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Important Dates
March 17-30: PTA Read-a-Thon
March 22: End of the 3rd Quarter
March 25-29: Spring Break, schools and offices closed
April 1 - April 2: Student Holidays
April 2: Kindergarten Orientation - (adults only), 1:00 P.M.
April 10: Eid al-Fitr - Student Holiday
April 17: Purple Up to Support Military Families
 Sunshine smiles and laughter fill the air as students enjoy a playful recess break under the clear blue sky ☀️🌳 #JoyfulMoments #OutdoorPlay
Olde Creek News
Admin Avenue
Dear Olde Creek Elementary Families,
As we approach Spring Break, we want to express our gratitude for your continued support. Please take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy quality moments with your loved ones.
As a reminder, we will be donating all Lost and Found items over Spring Break. If you or your child are missing anything we encourage you to come in today to find your missing items.
Olde Creek offices will be closed for Spring Break. We look forward to welcoming our students back refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong on Wednesday, April 3rd.
Wishing you a safe and rejuvenating break.
Sincerely,
Courtney, Alison and Stephanie
Calendar Reminders
Spring Break
March 25-29 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
Teacher Work Days/Student Holidays
As a reminder, April 1st & 2nd are Teacher Work Days. There is no school for students. We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, April 3rd.
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Join the OC Mural Committee
We are recruiting students who would like to be muralists at Olde Creek! Click here to fill out the application form with a parent by April 5th. Selected students will be notified by April 9th.
Feel free to sign up by clicking THIS LINK.
For questions, please contact Mrs. Castro.
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Advanced Academics Spring Newsletter
Please take a moment to read the FCPS AAP Spring Newsletter found HERE. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Ms. Wendy Stobbe.
Cafeteria Volunteers Needed
Make lunchtime a breeze for our busy students! We're looking for friendly faces to join our cafeteria volunteer crew.
Flexible on your time? We have volunteer opportunities all the way through May! Sign up for a 30 minute block, an hour, a whole day, or anything in between. Visit our SignUp Genius link to find a slot that fits your schedule!
What you'll do:
- Help supervise the lunchroom during busy times.
- Lend a hand opening lunch boxes and packages for younger students.
- Ensure students are following OC's PAWS Expectations.
- Assist with cleanup after lunch is finished.
The benefits?
- See your child's smiling face during their lunch break!
- Meet other parents and become part of the school community.
- Make a positive impact on a busy part of the school day.
Together, we can make lunchtime a fun and positive experience for all our students!
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Equity Book Club & C.U.B. Club
Register by 4/5 to receive one copy of the book for your family. Registration closes on 4/12.
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WHO: Equity Book Club for grades K-2 & C.U.B. Club for grades 3-6.
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WHAT: We will be reading "Lunch from Home " by Joshua David Stein. We will be considering the questions, “How can we appreciate differences between cultures and build connections through food?”
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WHEN: Tuesday, April 16th from 3:15-4:15
Please complete this Google Form to indicate if your student(s) will be participating. A paper copy of this information is going home with your child in their Friday Folder.
Lost & Found - Help Needed!
Our Lost and Found is overflowing with treasures waiting to be reunited with their owners! Lately, there's been a whole bunch of jackets looking for their way back home (we know that spring weather can be tricky!).
Unclaimed Treasure: Any items left behind after Spring Break will set sail on a new adventure and be donated.
The front office is open from 8:00AM-4:00PM. If you're looking for lost items, please stop by school, and check in with the front office.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Did you know? Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources.
This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning.
Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
Kindergarten Orientation at Olde Creek ES will be April 2nd at 1:00. This event is for adults only. To register or for any questions, please reach out to Mr. Santos at lisantos@fcps.edu
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.
☀️ Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.
Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.
Purple Up! on April 17 to Support Military Families
Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students. Purple represents military youth because purple combines all the colors of the military branches!
Olde Creek ES Spring SOL Schedule
PTA Read-a-Thon - March 17-30
Olde Creek is getting a bit...old. As our school ages, there will be a greater need for things like new cafeteria tables, a new sign, and other capital improvements. The OCES PTA will be hosting a read-a-thon fundraiser to help raise money for these capital improvements for the school. In support of Read Across America this month, kids can raise money by reading books and getting per-page pledges or flat donations from family and friends.
Registration: Online only. Registration opens March 8th. A flyer with a QR code and URL was be sent home March 8th. After registering, each child will have their URL and webpage to design and share! Pledges and donations are all done online.
Read-a-thon Dates: March 17-30, 2024. Hopefully, kids will be motivated to read during Spring Break!
Logistics: Kids can update their total pages read online with help from their parents, or they can turn in a "Pages Read" sheet to their teachers on Friday, March 15 and Monday, April 1.
Parents - Use this tracker to write down your child’s reading progress so the PTA can input the information on the website for you. Return to your child’s teacher for credit on the PTA webpage!
Prizes: Classes that raise $500 or more will receive a popsicle party!
Questions: Email Frank Yoon at treas@oldecreekpta.com
PTA Family Dinner Night - Old Dominion Pizza Co.
We hope to see you at Old Dominion Pizza Co. on April 16th from 5:00-8:00PM for our next PTA Family Dinner Night fundraiser!
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. Click here for more information.
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Nominations Open for First Class Award for Inclusion
The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the First Class Awards. The awards are presented annually to educators, administrators, and students who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The ACSD will recognize award winners at the Family Summit on Saturday, April 20.
Nominate an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools by Friday, March 22. Email SpecialEdConf@fcps.edu with questions.
Take the Family Engagement Survey!
FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.
The survey is available in 10 languages. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage.
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Thomas Jefferson Techstravaganza - May 18
Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:
- Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
- Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
- Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
- Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
- Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
- Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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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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!
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!
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
Courtney Korb, Principal, cbkorb@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
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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