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 Our school family came together to celebrate Thanksgiving with a delicious luncheon! Thank you to everyone who made it possible. Happy Thanksgiving!
Upcoming Dates
November 26: Pajama Day (Laps for Learning Reward)
November 27-29: No School - Thanksgiving Break
December 2: Boundary Review Community Meeting - 6:30 PM - Westfield HS
December 4: Woodson Pyramid Family Life Education Parent Preview
December 15: Full-time AAP Referrals DueFull-time AAP Referrals Due
Admin Avenue
Dear Olde Creek Families,
As the chilly winds swept through our community this week, we were warmed by the kindness and togetherness of our school family. Our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon was a heartwarming event, and we were so grateful to see so many families join us.
A big shout-out to our incredible food service and custodial staff, as well as our dedicated volunteers, who worked to make the luncheon a success! Your efforts didn’t go unnoticed!
We’re thankful for the opportunity to educate and inspire our students, and we’re even more grateful for the supportive community that surrounds us.
As a reminder, we only have two school days next week. We’re excited to celebrate with a Pajama Day on Tuesday, November 26th.
Wishing you a warm and cozy Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and joy!
With Gratitude,
Courtney Korb
Alison Butler
Stephanie Kaminsky
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Accessing Family Life Education Materials (FLE)
4th-6th grade classes will be participating in Family Life Education (FLE) lessons beginning in December. (Be on the look out for communication from teachers regarding this shortly).
For your convenience, the lessons and materials are available for families to view at your own pace on the All Parents/Guardians: Olde Creek Elementary School Schoology Course. Detailed instructions on how to access these materials can be found liked here.
Additionally, the Woodson Pyramid will be hosting a Parent Preview Night for FLE on Wednesday, December 4th from 5:30-6:00PM. This event provides an opportunity to ask questions and receive assistance in accessing the materials virtually.
Join us using this link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/98212425017?pwd=RMP78xMm7oJohNebVYWw54gwOiYlfE.1
We invite you also to learn more about Fairfax County's elementary FLE program on the FCPS website.
Please reach out to Alison Butler (ajbutler@fcps.edu) with any questions
Lost & Found Items Will Be Donated 12/13
All jackets, sweatshirts, lunchboxes, etc., that are left at school at 3:30PM on Friday, December 13th, will be bagged up and donated.
If you are missing something, please check the lost and found by the end of the school day on December 13th.
Please consider putting your child's name or initials on the label inside the jacket. It greatly increases the chances that we can re-unite your child with their belongings
Help us Eliminate Food Waste
The Olde Creek Green Team is starting a food sharing program to reduce waste and food insecurity.
Before we get this program started, we are looking for a donated refrigerator to collect unwanted food, or financial donations toward the purchase of new refrigerator.
If this is something you would are interested in helping with, please reach out to Mrs. Sharon Smith or Ms. Julie Park, our Green Team advisors.
A Note from the Clinic
This is the time of year when we expect to see an increase in the number of respiratory illnesses in our community, including coughs, colds, sore throats, respiratory syncytial virus and influenza. This fall, we are also seeing a rise in pediatric pneumonia. If your child has a fever, a cough that is worsening or you have concerns that their “common cold” is something more, please take them to a medical provider for evaluation and diagnosis.
We are also seeing an increase in gastrointestinal viruses. Vomiting and diarrhea can lead to dehydration, which can be dangerous. It is important to stay hydrated when ill. GI viruses are very contagious, so it is important to follow these tips.
To help prevent the spread of illnesses:
- Look for signs of illness in your child.
- Keep children home when they are ill to prevent the illness from spreading to others. If your child has a fever, they should remain home until the fever has been gone for 24 hours (without fever-reducing medications) and they feel well enough to attend a full day of school.
- Keep children home when they are experiencing vomiting or diarrhea. They may return to school 24 hours after the last episode of vomiting and/or Diarrhea
- Teach your child how to stop the spread of illness by washing their hands often, covering their mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. For Gastrointestinal illnesses, washing hands with soap and water is the best practice, not hand sanitizer.
- Stay up-to-date on immunizations.
Olde Creek Clinic: 703:426-3110
Student Heath Aide: Jocelyn Crawford - jcrawford@fcps.edu
Public Health Nurse: Renee Basile, RN - rbasile@fcps.edu
Advanced Academics News
Thank you to those families who attended the AAP Full-Time presentation in October. For those that couldn’t attend, you can find the slide deck here.
Full-Time AAP Application process
Required: Parents in grades 2-6 who wish to refer to their children for full-time services for the 2024-25 school year need to complete the AAP Full Time Referral Form and sign it.
Optional Documents:
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Parent Questionnaire (with ratings circled, examples underneath, and signature) See slides 23-24
- Two pages of student work samples (PDF only): See pages slides 20-22 (must be single-sided, contain only 1-2 work samples per page).
No letters of recommendations or extracurricular activities are permitted.
A separate page describing the work samples is accepted and does not count as one of the two pages.
The referral form and optional documents are due electronically to Wendy Stobbe (wmstobbe@fcps.edu) by December 15th. Please attach all documents in one email using separate attachments. No late referrals will be accepted.
🐾P.A.W.S. (People Appreciating Wonderful Staff)
Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you!
Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member!
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Preparing for Winter Weather
- SEL Screener Results
- Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Boundary Review Community Meeting
Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region (Region 5), which will take place on Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
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