The Bear Bulletin - Volume 29

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Upcoming Dates

March 10th: 3-Hour Early Release
March 14th: PTA Sock Hop, 5:30 PM
March 26th: Spring Picture Day
March 28th: End of the 3rd Quarter
March 31st: School Closed; Eid al Fitr
April 1st: School Closed; Teacher Workday
April 7th-April 11th: Spring Book Fair
April 8th: PTA Family Meal Fundraiser at Taco Bamba
April 9th: Purple Up Day
April 10th: Career Fair
April 14th-18th: School Closed; Spring Break
April 21st: 3-Hour Early Release
April 24th: Cultural Heritage Night, 5:30 PM
April 25th: Kindergarten Orientation, 9:00 AM


Olde Creek News


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Woodson Math Honor Society After School Activity

On Thursday, March 13th, the Woodson Math Honor Society students are coming to Olde Creek Elementary School to offer the 4th and 5th grade students a fun and exciting enrichment experience! Your student will complete activities with fractions, multiplying and dividing numbers, place value and decimals. They will also have a chance to interact with great Woodson students!

This event will begin promptly after school at 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria and end at 4:30 p.m. To register your child, look for the flyer in Friday Folders or complete this Google Form by March 10th.


Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor and celebrate the resilience, courage, and contributions of FCPS military-connected children.

To show our support, FCPS and Olde Creek will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. On this day, school staff and students are encouraged to wear purple, symbolizing unity and support for military families across all service branches.

Purchase the FCPS Purple Up! T-shirt and/or hoodie between now and March 7 to wear on Purple Up! Day! 


Explore the Future at

Our Career Fair!

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When: April 10th from 1-3pm

Where: Olde Creek Elementary School

We’re excited to host a Career Fair to help our students explore different jobs and discover new interests! This fun and interactive event will feature professionals from a variety of fields who will share what they do, the tools they use, and how their work impacts the world. It’s a great opportunity for students to start thinking about their future and dream big! If you’re interested in participating as a guest presenter, please use THIS LINK to sign up. For any questions, please reach out to Cameron Boster at cboster@fcps.edu. We look forward to inspiring young minds together!


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Cultural Heritage Night

📅 Save the Date!

Join us for Olde Creek’s Cultural Heritage Night on Friday, April 24th, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM! 🌍✨

We want YOU to be part of the excitement! If you love sharing your culture, showcasing your talents, or enjoying cultural performances, this is your chance to shine. Everyone is welcome!

What to Expect:

🎶 Cultural Performances – Experience the vibrant rhythms of music, dancing, and singing from a variety of cultures.

🌍 Cultural Display – Explore displays featuring food, traditional clothing, and posters or trifold presentations representing different cultures.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about diverse cultures, enjoy amazing performances, and make unforgettable memories. Interested in participating? Sign up here!


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Yearbooks ON SALE NOW!

Please use THIS LINK to order your 2024-2025 Olde Creek ES Yearbook for only $20.00. Order now before it's too late. 


Kindergarten Registration

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten.

Online Registration

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process

When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account

Olde Creek Kindergarten Orientation will be held at 9:00AM on April 25th. 



OCES Future Planning

Now that we are more than half way through the year, it is time get excited on all our fun events coming up in the next few months. Take  look below and mark your calendars now! 

*Please note that Kindergarten Orientation has been  changed to April 25th*

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🐾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! 


Woodson Pyramid News


Sensory Friendly Movie Night in Cav Hall at Woodson HS!

March 7, 2025; 5:30pm-8pm

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Parents are required to stay with their children at all times. Please use this link to let us know if you are interested in coming!


Woodson High School Theatre Presents - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee musical performance!

Tickets are free for all students – both Thursday March 6th and Saturday March 8th - Click Here!

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Woodson SGA/Sports Leadership Mulch Sale

The annual Woodson Mulch Sale has arrived.  Freshen up your flower beds and support the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes at the same time.  The Leadership Classes are once again offering high quality shredded hardwood mulch for purchase. 

Orders for 3-cubic foot bags of mulch must be received by Thursday, March 13, for pick-up at Woodson or delivery to your home on Sunday, March 23.   When placing an order for 10 or more bags, delivery is an option.  All mulch will be delivered on Sunday, March 23, beginning at 8:30 AM.  The proceeds benefit the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes and support their activities. For more details or for an order form, please check out our web link. 

This year you can also order and pay on-line at MySchoolBucks

Need more info?  Send an email to DJSchaefer@fcps.edu


FCPS News


Summer Learning

🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun

Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

 

Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.

 

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes. 

 

For more information, see the Summer Learning page.


Student Voices at 2025 Family Summit

The 2025 FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, March 15, at South Lakes High School. Visit the Family Summit webpage for more information. 

At the event, FCPS students will be invited to showcase projects and advocacy efforts around inclusivity in schools. This is a great resume-building opportunity, and students can earn service hours as well. Students may share their work in a share-fair environment using posters, essays, videos, songs, or art. They will interact with attendees through conversations about their work, ideas, and efforts to foster inclusivity in school communities. 

Students must use this Google Form to participate by Monday, February 17. A list of possible projects is also on the form. More information will be provided after the student’s submission is received. Please contact Manuel Gomez Portillo with any questions. 

✨ Centering student voice is part of FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. 


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