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Upcoming Dates
September 16: 3-Hour Early Release (12:15 PM Dismissal)
September 21: PTA Laps for Learning
September 21-September 29: Blue Star Welcome Week
September 23: Last Day to Order Spirit Wear
September 25: Blue Star Welcome Breakfast - 7:45 AM
September 27: Fall Picture Day
October 3: No School - Rosh Hashanah
October 4: No School - Teacher Workday
Admin Avenue
Dear Olde Creek Families,
Another week in the books! Lots of learning going on all around Olde Creek. We love to see the joy that school brings for so many of our staff and students!
As a reminder, this Monday is our first 3-hour early release of the year. We will dismiss at 12:15 PM. If your child is staying beyond the 12:15 bell, we sent out a confirmation message via Talking Points yesterday. If you did not receive a message and require supervision for your student after 12:15 on Monday, please email us as soon as possible.
We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and we look forward to another great week next week.
Sincerely,
Courtney Korb, Principal
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal
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Calendar Reminder
As a reminder, students will be dismissed at 12:15PM on Monday, September 16th.
To ensure a smooth dismissal, please make arrangements for your child's pickup accordingly. All students will be sent home unless after-school care has been previously arranged. Olde Creek sent out confirmation messages via Talking Points on Thursday to confirm afterschool supervision.
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
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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 PM to 3:15 PM 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.
Blue Star Welcome Week
Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community.
Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices.
Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 21 - September 29, 2024, and throughout the year!
A Special Blue Star Welcome at Olde Creek
We're thrilled to host a Blue Star Welcome event on Wednesday, September 25th, at 7:45 AM. This event is designed specifically for military-connected students and their families. Join us for a light breakfast and a chance to share your unique experiences. We'll also be creating a 'Military Map' to showcase the diverse places you've lived. Let's come together and celebrate the resilience of our military families.
Stay tuned for information our Veteran’s Day breakfast and celebration On Friday, November 8.
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Picture Day - September 27
Smile for the camera! Picture Day is Friday, September 27th! Click Here for ordering information!
Community Conversations
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions.
The next event is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Newington Forest Elementary School. Click on the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.
You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.
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!
The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success.
Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
Laps for Learning - September 21st
Donate to Laps for Learning by September 14th to get raffle tickets! Help us reach our $15,000 goal!
Laps for Learning is a fun run that raises money for the PTA and OCES. In addition to the fun run, a raffle will also take place at the event.
Donations/Raffle Information:
- Students receive one raffle ticket for every $10 credited to them by September 14th
- Raffle tickets will be picked up at the check-in at the event
- Students will get to choose which prizes they want a chance to win
- Donate online
- Family and friends near and far can donate. Share the link with them via social media or email!
- Laps for Learning is the primary funding source for the PTA for the ENTIRE school year! Supporting the event helps many areas of OCES!
We need your help to make Laps for Learning a success! Opportunities include:
- Donating refreshments
- Set-up
- T-shirt/swag bag distribution
- Raffle Table
- Food Table
- Route Safety and Cheering (meaning you will disperse along the route and keep an eye out for neighbors who need to back out of their driveway, cheer kids on, attend to anyone who trips etc. to make sure this is a fun event for all.)
Please volunteer today! Click here to sign up to volunteer.
Fall PTA After School Classes
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