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Important Dates
May 17: Parent Input Form Due
May 27: Memorial Day - No School
June 4: Night of the Arts - 5:00-7:00 PM
June 5: 4th-6th Grade Field Day - 9:00-11:00 AM
June 5: PTA Meeting - OC Library - 6:30 PM
June 6: K-3rd Grade Field Day - 9:00-11:00 AM
June 10: Talent Show - 9:00-10:30 AM
June 11: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony - 9:00-10:00 AM
June 12: Last Day of School - 1:15 PM Dismissal
Olde Creek News
Admin Avenue
Dear Olde Creek Families,
With less than 20 days remaining in the school year, excitement is in the air! Our calendar is filled with wonderful events, and we invite you to join in the fun and celebration.
**Upcoming Events:**
- Woodson Pyramid Community Night - "The Power of Our Words: Combating Hate Speech and Racial Slurs": Join us for an evening of community bonding and an important dialogue on May 30th. This event aims to promote understanding and respect within our diverse community. Please see information below for more information. Please use this Google Form to register.
- End-of-Year Celebrations: Keep an eye out for details on our upcoming parties, performances, and field days. These events are designed to cap off the school year with joy and lasting memories.
A heartfelt thank you to our fantastic PTA for organizing the recent Science Assembly. The students were captivated and inspired, making it a truly memorable experience for all. Be sure to ask your student about it!
Let's make these last days of school the best yet!
Sincerely,
Courtney, Alison and Stephanie
Ms. Ly's 3rd grade class had a blast on 'Stuffy, PJ, and Fuzzy Sock Day'! Fun activities and cozy vibes all around! 🎉🧸🛏️🧦
Register Band and Strings - Grades 4-6
Registration is now open for students who are interested in joining or continuing the band or strings program at Olde Creek ES next year. This is a wonderful opportunity for our rising 4th-6th graders to explore their musical talents and be a part of something special.
The registration form linked below provides all the details about the different options available. We want to ensure that every student has the chance to participate in a way that best suits them. During the next few weeks of school, students will have the opportunity to learn and listen to other FCPS musicians to help students learn more about the programs offered.
Please take a moment to review the information with your child and fill out the form if they'd like to be a part of this enriching experience. If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help in any way we can.
Please follow this link: Band and Strings Registration
Registration will close on June 7th. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity for your child to learn a musical instrument!
Steve Lovecchio (Band Teacher) and Jennifer Riddle (Strings Teacher)
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A Message from the OC Clinic Team
For students who have medications in the clinic the last day to pick up your students mediations is Wednesday June 12th before dismissal. We will discard any medications left after that day.
*There are brand new medication forms for inhalers and epinephrine for school year 24-25. For students who currently have medications I will email you the new forms. For those of you who are interested for the next school year please email rbasile@fcps.edu or jcrawford@fcps.edu.
Thank you!
Renee Basile, Public Health Nurse, Olde Creek ES
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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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Save the Dates: 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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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:
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.
The Power of Our Words: Combating Hate Speech and Racial Slurs Woodson Pyramid Community Night
In Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and in the Woodson Pyramid, we strive to provide an educational environment where all are welcomed, safe, and supported to learn. Please join the Woodson Pyramid schools as we gather in conversation around standing up to hate speech and racism and the power of our words. You will hear from FCPS and Woodson Pyramid leaders and students, as well as have the opportunity to share your ideas/questions about making our schools a more welcoming and culturally responsive environment for all.
To help us prepare, please fill out the Google Form below to show your intentions to attend and to submit questions/comments to be answered at the event. Please reach out to your school principal if you have any questions.
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Date: Thursday, May 30th, 2024
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Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
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Location: Woodson High School's Cafeteria B (9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031)
Here is the link for the Google Form.
Woodson High School Tennis Camp
Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps
Registration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun for Students.
Summer Strings Camp
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 8-19, 8:30am-12:30pm, weekdays only.
Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and registration for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Early registration is from March 1-June 9, so reserve your student’s spot soon!
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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.
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
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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