Olde Creek Weekly Update - June 14


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Olde Creek Weekly Update

6th Grade

Farewell, elementary school! Hello, middle school! Celebrating our 6th grade graduates with a heartwarming promotion ceremony.


Important Dates

August 16: Kindergarten Safari - 9:00-9:45 AM
August 16: New Family Meet & Greet - 10:00-10:30 AM
August 16: Open House - 10:30-11:15 AM
August 19: First Day of School
September 4: Back to School Night - 6:00 PM


Olde Creek News

Admin Avenue

Dear Olde Creek Families, 

Welcome to the final newsletter of the school year! We can hardly believe it, but the halls are quiet and summer fun is officially underway.

This week was a whirlwind of excitement as we celebrated all the hard work and achievements of our students. From the dazzling talent show performance to the heartwarming 6th grade promotion ceremony, it was a week filled with unforgettable moments.

As we turn the page to a new chapter, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your support throughout the year. Here's to a restful and joyful summer break! We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic school year in the fall.

Sincerely,

Courtney, Alison and Stephanie


Summer Office Hours

Olde Creek's office will be open during the summer from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday - Friday.  Please call the school office at 703-426-3100 if you need to unenroll and/or register a student for the 2024-25 school year.


Monday, June 17, is a holiday and all schools and offices will be closed. Eid Mubarak to all who observe! Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is the second of two main holidays celebrated in Islam. It focuses on sacrifice, the pilgrimage to Mecca, and giving to those less fortunate. Learn more in this video from PBS Kids.

Wednesday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that word of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, effectively marking the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about Juneteenth.


Order School Supplies for Next Year

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2024-2025 Class Assignments

In August, we will be notifying families of class assignments using ParentVue. Please ensure that you have and can access your ParentVue account. If you need support getting access to your account, please reach out to Lizardo Santos (lisantos@fcps.edu). 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.


SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE

Families can find Standards of Learning (SOL) reports for spring testing in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section on or before the last day of school. Log in to your ParentVUE account to access the following:

  • For all students – the official SOL Score Report with overall and reporting category performance for all spring tests.
  • For grade 3-8 students – the SOL Growth Parent Report shows performance over time for state reading and math tests completed this school year.

Visit the FCPS website for additional information about spring assessment reporting practices and timelines.


FCPS News

Pride

LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.

In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we reaffirm and uphold the dignity of LGBTQIA+ people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Visit our LGBTQIA+ Student Resources and Supports webpage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.


Caribbean American Heritage Month

Caribbean American Heritage Month

FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month


FCPS Summer Opportunities

Tomorrow - Solving Fun Fairfax

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Fairfax County is hosting its 1st Puzzle Hunt! 

When: Launches June 15, 2024

The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to  www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.


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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


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


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