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 Hitting the high notes! These OC Bears channeled their inner rockstars for our SCA Spirit Day - Favorite Musician Day, including our administration!
Important Dates
May 3: Teacher Work Day - No School
May 6-May 10: Staff Appreciation Week
May 10: Bike To School Day
May 17: Parent Input Form Due
May 27: Memorial Day - No School
 Amazing Artists! Over and under, one by one, masterpieces are almost done!
Olde Creek News
 Learning in motion! 3rd graders at Colvin Run Mill get hands-on with history, discovering how simple machines shaped our past.
Admin Avenue
Dear Olde Creek Elementary Families,
Warm days and sunshine are here, and guess what? Summer's just around the corner (only 6 weeks left in school!).
Get ready for a jam-packed May with lots of fun events planned! Reminder about SOL testing starting next week for grades 3-6- see below for more information!
In the meantime, soak up the sunshine and good luck to our 3rd-6th graders on their SOLs!
Warmly,
Courtney, Alison and Stephanie
Calendar Reminder - Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, May 3rd is a Teacher Workday. There is no school for students! We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, May 6th.
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Next Week: Staff Appreciation Week
Looking ahead, Staff Appreciation Week is set for May 6th-May 10th. Our fantastic PTA is working on behind the scenes to make sure it is the most enjoyable week for our staff.
Please take a look at the PTA Event Page to see how you can help support make the week great!
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SOL Schedule & Reminders
Mark your calendars! Standardized testing for grades 3-6 will begin the week of May 7th.
To ensure our students perform their best, we encourage families to support them in the following ways:
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Prioritize a good night's sleep leading up to the test dates.
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Fuel up for success! A healthy breakfast on test days will help students focus.
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Arrive on time! All SOLs will begin promptly at 9AM.
Together, we can help our students achieve their best!
Principal's Walking Club
Come walk with us next week, May 8th at 8:00am. Earn some awesome charms to wear and show others how active you are on our Wellness Wednesdays! We will meet at the blacktop if the weather permits. See you at the blacktop!
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Bike to School Day
Join the OCES Community Bike to School Day on May 10th!
Students will meet up around 7:40-7:45AM at designated meet ups and plan to arrive at school around 8:00AM for refreshments.
We need parent volunteers to make this event successful and safe. Please sign up here to donate refreshments and volunteer!
Questions? Contact Erin Speier at erin@speierhome.com
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Talent Show!
Hi Olde Creek families! It is almost time for our annual Talent Show! If you completed an interest form for your child, you should have received an email with detailed information about Talent Show auditions. If you did not receive an email, please contact Julia Eneboe at jeeneboe@fcps.edu or Caitlyn Spinnler at cspinnler@fcps.edu.
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A Message from the OC Green Team
Help OC win a new NexTrex bench made from recyclable materials! Starting Monday, we are collecting plastic bags and plastic film wrappers. See the picture below for a list of approved materials. It is very important that all materials are clean and free of any food residue or crumbs. To have a chance of getting the new bench, we need to collect 1,000 pounds of plastic film. There are now collection bags in each classroom for your child to use. Thank you for helping us reduce our trash and take care of our environment!
Parent Input Form for 2024-25 Class Placement
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 17, 2024. We value your feedback and insight into your child’s learning needs. Thank you for your input.
Olde Creek Parent Input Form 2024-25
Cafeteria Volunteers Needed
Make lunchtime a breeze for our busy students! We're looking for friendly faces to join our cafeteria volunteer crew to help keep lunchtime going smoothly and orderly.
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!
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OCES End of Year Events
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources.
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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Multilingual Phone Lines
☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages: Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
Relay for Life for FCPS
For more information please visit RelayforLife.org/FCPS
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:
- 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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