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Upcoming Dates
August 30 & September 2: Labor Day - No School
September 4: Back to School Night - 5:30 PM
September 9: Ms. Philip's & Mr. Rolen's Back to School Night - 5:30 PM
September 16: 3-Hour Early Release - 12:15 PM Dismissal
September 21: PTA Laps for Learning
September 27: Fall Picture Day
September 29: Woodson High School Cav Carnival - 5:00 PM
Admin Avenue
Dear Olde Creek Families,
As we wrap up our first week of school, we're thrilled to report that it has been a fantastic start. Our students have been smiling, exploring their classrooms, and diving headfirst into learning.
We're so grateful for your patience and support during this first week. Your partnership is essential in ensuring a successful school year for your child.
This newsletter is packed with important information and action items that we ask you to review carefully. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the upcoming events, deadlines, and news from our PTA! We hope to see many Olde Creek Bears at the Woodson Cav Carnival next Thursday, August 29th!
Be sure to take a look at the pictures above for a glimpse of the joy and excitement our students showed as they reunited with their friends this week. And don't forget to follow us on Instagram & Facebook (@oldecreekes) for updates as the year continues.
Thank you again for your continued support. We look forward to a wonderful year together!
Sincerely,
Courtney Korb, Principal
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal
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Calendar Reminder: Labor Day
Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.
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We Need You! Creating a New OCES Vision & Mission
A school's vision and mission are like a roadmap, guiding us towards a shared goal. They help us create a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.
We're excited to be working on a new mission and vision for our school. To make sure it reflects our community's values, we're asking for your input!
Please take some time to answer the questions on the form that went home in Friday Folders today or complete the digital version using the link. Your voice matters!
We're excited to hear your ideas! Please return your completed forms by September 9th!
Job Opportunities at Olde Creek
Action Required: Early Release Mondays
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the FCPS School Calendar for the 2024-25 school year. Below are a few important dates to make note of including our early release Mondays. As a reminder, this year we will have both two- and three-hours early releases. Two-hour releases are at 1:15 and three-hour releases at 12:15 PM.
Olde Creek will release students at 12:15 PM on the following days:
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
Action Required: To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/nSsk4TU1D7uN4tuR9 for each of your children who are enrolled at Olde Creek Elementary. The default is that all students will return home after the school day. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.
To read more about the three-hour early releases, click here.
Action Required: Student Online Verification/Update (OVU)
The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is available in ParentVUE. The OVU packet allows the enrolling parent to electronically update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and new immunizations dates for their students via ParentVUE. For detailed information on how to use the OVU system, please click here. Every family will need to verify that their information is correct by September 3rd.
Action Required: Student Consent Forms
Student consent forms currently available on ParentVue will be moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC). Families can log into the PDC using their ParentVue credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. If you have a new ParentVue account, you must wait 24 hours after it is created to use the PDC.
Forms available include:
- School Counseling Opt-out
- Digital Resources Consent
- SEL Screener Opt-Out
- Family Life Education Opt-out
- SOL Retest Permission
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
- Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
Woodson High School Carnival & Feeder Night Football Game
Get ready for a roaring good time at the Woodson Cav Carnival on Thursday, August 29th! Olde Creek students can enjoy FREE admission to the games with a paying adult.
Let's cheer on our Woodson Cavs together and make some unforgettable memories!
See you there!
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE
- Updating Immunizations and Records
- Transportation Patience and Safety
- Superintendent Reid Welcomes Everyone Back to School
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Your Family's App Toolbox
SIS ParentVUE - The SIS ParentVUE Account (Student Information System ParentVUE Account) is the FCPS secure solution for accessing information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and link to Schoology.
TalkingPoints - TalkingPoints is a free app that allows families to communicate with teachers in their preferred language. We will use this platform to share important information about your child's education and progress.
Here Comes the Bus - Know when the school bus is arriving with the Here Comes the Bus app. This app uses GPS to track bus locations in real time. To use this app, you'll need to set up your ParentVue account first. The FCPS school district code is 28982.
Linq - Find out what's for breakfast and/or lunch each day at Olde Creek!
MySchoolBucks - Online payment for lunch accounts and field trips are available through the MySchoolBucks School Store. This online payment service provides a quick and easy way to pay for school-related purchases. You will be able to pay for a variety of school fees using credit/debit cards or electronic checks.
Attendance Matters
Please take a moment to review the FCPS calendar and plan accordingly. Your child's attendance is vital for their academic progress.
While we understand the importance of family vacations, we kindly request that you plan your trips around our school schedule. Thank you for your cooperation!
Any student absent for 18 or more days will be considered chronically absent. Read more about FCPS Attendance expectations here.
Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications
Families must complete the Free and Reduced Price Meal application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. Look for the application in August, view criteria, and up-to-date information on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
To apply online:
- Visit http://www.MySchoolApps.com.
- In the State drop down menu, select Virginia.
- Click on the Search button.
- On the next screen, select Fairfax County Public Schools from the Choose your District dropdown.
- Click on the Select District & Continue button.
A Message from PTA President, Jason Howell
Hello fellow parents,
It’s wonderful to have you as part of Olde Creek Elementary. My wife Jennifer and I are parents of two young ladies: Audrey (5th grade) and Eden (2nd grade). We moved here two years ago and jumped right into participating in PTA events. You’ll see either one of us walking the girls to or from school (for as long as they let us).
Who is PTA? You! Parents and guardians become members of PTA to develop relationships with other parents and be one of the first to know what’s going on at the school (including events and policy updates). Besides creating connections – OK, I’ll just say it, new adult friends – you’ll learn ways to advocate for kids and teachers. This year we have a simplified $25 “Household” membership rate, which helps cover the cost of events hosted by our PTA, including assemblies, field trips, and family and after school events. Faculty, grandparents, friends and people who just want to lend our kids and teachers financial support can also join. Even our (new) Principal Courtney Korb is a member! Thanks Courtney!
Volunteering in PTA helps parents get the most value out of PTA. Not everyone can be an officer (President, Secretary, etc.) but lending a hand once in a while with events is easy and typical. You’ll usually see opportunities to volunteer linked to each event.
We are hosting our first General Membership Meeting this year on Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 4th at 5
Join the PTA Today!
As a parent, one of the best ways to become involved at Olde Creek Elementary is through the PTA. Anyone can be a member – parents, grandparents, community members and alumni.The $25 family membership fee helps support field trip transportation, supplies for the school, and fun events like the Halloween Howl. And if you're interested in joining the PTA board, the Treasurer position is still open! If you have joined in previous years, please sign up again for your membership to remain active. Click here to join!
Register for Laps for Learning by 9/4
Olde Creek's annual fun-run and PTA fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, September 21st. Registration and participation is free, but we encourage families to sponsor students with a donation. Students can also solicit donations from friends and family members. For more information and to register, click here. Please register by September 4th to receive a free t-shirt.
Sports Camp for Early Release Mondays
Olde Creek's PTA has partnered with Overtime Athletics to provide a sports camp for students from 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. on Early Release Mondays. Students will play a variety of group game tournaments, such as floor hockey, basketball, soccer, gym group games, and more! Camp will cost $40. Click here for more details and registration.
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