The Bear Bulletin - Volume 11

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Upcoming Dates

October 14: No School - Indigenous Peoples' Day

October 14-October 18: Digital Citizenship Week
October 16: OC Walking Club - 8:00 AM - Blacktop
October 17: AAP Information Session - OC Library - 5:30 PM
October 18: Woodson HS Homecoming Parade - 4:30 PM
October 21: 3-Hour Early Release (12:15 PM Dismissal)
October 21-25: Fall Book Fair
October 22: PTA Meeting - 5:00 PM
October 22: Book Fair Evening Hours - 5:30 PM
October 25: PTA Halloween Howl - 5:30 PM
October 26: Woodson HS Fall Fest - 11:00 AM
October 31: End of 1st Quarter - 2 Hour Early Release (1:15 PM Dismissal)


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Dear Olde Creek Families, 

This week, we were delighted to see the sun shining and our students enjoying the outdoors. It's always a joy to watch them play and learn in such a beautiful setting. As the leaves begin to change and the crisp autumn air fills the air, we're excited for the many wonderful activities and events that October has in store.

From the Book Fair to Halloween Howl, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to check out the important dates above so you can join in the fun!

To stay up-to-date on all the exciting things happening at our school, follow us on social media. Find us @OldeCreek on Facebook & Instagram! We share regular updates, photos, and videos of our students' activities and achievements.

We hope you have a wonderful October!

Sincerely,

Courtney Korb, Principal
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal


Calendar

Calendar Reminder

Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.

We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, October 15. 


Olde Creek Walking Club - October 16

Olde Creek Walking Club is starting for this school year on October 16. Please join us to get a jump start on your daily steps and to get a charm!

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Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Information Session

All interested families are welcome to attend the AAP Information Session on Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 PM in the Olde Creek Library. The Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Wendy Stobbe, will share details about AAP services offered at Olde Creek and in Fairfax County.

Please contact her at wmstobbe@fcps.edu with any questions you may have.


Yearbook Cover Contest

Calling all OC Bear artists!  We need you to submit entries for our yearbook cover contest!  All submissions due by October 24. Happy drawing!

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FCPS Information

Woodson High School Homecoming Parade

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Look for Mrs. Korb and our Olde Creek Ambassadors walking in the parade! Go Bears!! 🐻🐻

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Woodson High School Fall Fest

Woodson’s Annual Fall Festival is on Saturday, October 26th from 11am-2pm. There will be Trunk or Treating, face painting, a bounce house, arts and crafts, and games for Woodson’s feeder students to participate in for this fall season!  Admission is free for all!

Woodson Fall Fest

Community Conversations

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.d.


Olde Creek PTA

PTA Halloween Howl

Join us for a spooktacular night of fun on Friday, October 25th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Enjoy pizza, snacks, trunk-or-treat, a cake game, dancing, and a costume contest.

New this year:  Bring canned goods for our "reverse trick-or-treat" to support Bears Cares families.

Volunteer: Sign up to help make the Halloween Howl a success!

Get your tickets & pre-order pizzas now! 

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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. 


Olde Creek on Social Media

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