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November 11: Veterans Day- No School
November 12: Veterans Day Breakfast, 8:00 AM
November 12: 3-hour Early Release 12:15 PM
November 14: Principal Coffee Talk, Social Emotional Learning 9:00 AM
November 19: Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 26-November 28: Thanksgiving Break
December 15: Applications due for full-time advanced academics
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Admin Avenue
Dear Olde Creek Families,
We’ve officially started the second quarter, and it’s been such a joy to see our Bears continue to grow, learn, and support one another. As we move into this next part of the year, we’re so grateful for the strong partnership we have with you as it truly takes a team to help every child thrive!
By now, all families should have had a conference with their child’s teacher to discuss progress and goals for the year. If you haven’t yet been able to schedule your conference, please reach out and we’ll be happy to help you get one set up. These conversations are an important part of our teamwork and ensure we’re all working together to support your child’s success. Quarter 1 progress reports will be sent home in Friday folders on November 14.
Next week will be a short but meaningful one:
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Tuesday, November 11: No school for students.
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Wednesday, November 12: We’ll honor and celebrate our veterans with a special breakfast and classroom visits. This is one of our favorite traditions, and we hope you’ll help us recognize the brave individuals in our community. Please use the link below to sign up your veteran to participate.
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Wednesday, November 12: Students will also have a 3-hour early release that day.
To close out the week, we invite you to our first Principal Coffee Talk on Friday, November 14, from 9:00–10:00 a.m. We’ll focus on student social and emotional learning and well-being we’d love to see you there!
Thank you for all you do each day to make Olde Creek such a caring and connected school community. Together, we make a difference!
With gratitude,
Courtney Korb
Principal
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3-Hour Early Release
November 12th is our next 3-Hour Early Release. We will follow the same exit plan from our previous 3-hour Early Release. If you have a change in plans, please reach out to the front office as soon as possible.
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OCES Veterans Day Celebration
Olde Creek Elementary is proud to honor and celebrate the members of our military community. We invite all active duty, reserve, and retired service members- and their families- to join us for a special Veterans Day Breakfast on Tuesday, November 12, from 8:00–8:20 a.m.
Enjoy a light breakfast, connect with fellow service members, and allow us to express our heartfelt thanks for your service and dedication. We look forward to celebrating together and showing our appreciation for all you do!
We are also seeking Veterans who would like to speak to classes about their experiences in the military.
If you’re interested in attending the THANK YOU breakfast or volunteering to speak to classes please click here to sign up.
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Principal Coffee Talk
Join us for our first Principal Coffee Talk on Friday, November 14th, from 9:00–10:00 a.m. as we focus on student social and emotional learning and well-being. Enjoy coffee and breakfast snacks while learning about how Olde Creek supports students. We’ll look at some of our school data and hear directly from members of our clinical team about the supports in place for all students. RSVP by clicking THIS LINK.
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Thanksgiving Lunch
Our annual Thanksgiving lunch will take place on November 19th. Lunch times will be adjusted for this day only and we hope you will be able to join us for a great meal. Please review the invitation FOUND HERE.
We are seeking volunteers to help make our lunch run smoothly. Please consider volunteering by clicking THIS LINK.
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OCES Cultural Heritage Night SAVE THE DATE
We’re excited to celebrate the many cultures that make our Bear community so special! Families are invited to share their traditions, food, music, clothing, or artifacts that represent their heritage.
Doors will open at 5:30 on December 11th (same night as our book fair!) and we are looking for families to sign up to be apart of the fun!
Click THIS LINK for more information and to sign up to participate — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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Full-Time AAP Applications Due - 12/15
The deadline for parents who wish to submit a referral for Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services, which begins in grade 3, for the 2026-2027 school year is December 15, 2025. The placement process involves a comprehensive review by a central selection committee. If eligible, these students receive specialized instruction in the four core academic areas using the AAP Curriculum Framework. Contact our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Sharon Smith, with any questions or concerns: sasmith3@fcps.edu. You can also visit the FCPS AAP website for more information.
LOST AND FOUND
Our Lost and Found (located in the Cafeteria) is starting to get a bit full. Please remind your students to check it frequently for misplaced items.
*All items will be donated before Winter Break*
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Save the Dates...
Quarter 2 Events!
Every Day Is a Stepping Stone to Success
Attendance is an important life skill that will help your child later in life. It’s a good habit to build now that will help them graduate on time and help them with time management. Parents and families can play a big role in helping kick-start good attendance habits.
Please take a look at the FCPS Calendar. Try to schedule any trips or family events on weekends and school holidays. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students who are absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered “chronically absent.”
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or appointment, you must report the absence to our school.
Tutoring Resources for Families
Some families may be looking for additional resources to help support their child’s academic success. The FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of FCPS employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to hire as tutors. This list is a resource offered by the FRC, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with the tutors. This list is not approved by FCPS and is only meant to be a resource to families.
FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services, at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
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