Bear Bulletin - Volume 27

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The Bear Bulletin


TONIGHT!: PTA Bingo Night (Doors open at 5:30pm) Click HERE to purchase your boards.)

March 4th: Walking Club (gym 8:00-8:20am)
March 6th: Principal Coffee Talk 8:30am-9:30am
March 18th: 3-Hour Early Release
March 20th: No School - Eid-al-Fitr
March 23rd: Spring Picture Day
March 26th: PTA Sock Hop (Doors open at 5:30pm)
March 27th: End of Q3

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Olde Creek News

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Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Olde Creek

Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, have received a link to the survey in their FCPS email. We will administer the survey during the school day before Friday, March 6. The survey will take about 30 minutes. 


Walking Club

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Music in Our Schools Month

Does your student love to perform? Do they take music lessons outside of school and want to show off their skills?

March is Music in our Schools Month! This year, we are looking for student musicians to perform some songs in the lobby in the morning as students are coming to school. Each musician will get a day during March to perform a mini concert for their friends! If your student is interested, please fill out this Google Form


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Olde Creek Career Fair is Coming!

Help Our Students Dream Big!

You’re invited to share your professional journey at our 2nd Annual Career Fair! Whether you're in the trades, medicine, tech, the arts, business, or anything in between, our students want to hear from you.

  • When: April 17th | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Who: All industries and professions welcome!
  • The Goal: Share your story and answer student questions.
  • The Commitment: Just your time, no formal presentation needed. 

Interested? Scan the QR code below or SIGN UP HERE .

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Congratulations Odyssey of the Mind!

Congratulations to the Olde Creek Elementary Odyssey of the Mind Team for taking first place for Division 1 (grades 3 - 5), in their problem, "Classics: Epic Quest" in Region 9. They will be competing at the Virginia State tournament on March 14th at Tuscarora HS in Leesburg. Way to go Bears!

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FCPS Cares

Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu


Kindergarten Registration

🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

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

  1. Determine eligibility. 
  2. Identify your local school. 
  3. Gather documents. 
  4. Fill out forms. 
  5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, call our student information assistant, Mr. Santos at 703-426-3107. 

💻 Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account.


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Woodson Pyramid News

Woodson Fanquest

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Woodson High School 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 5, for pick-up at Woodson or delivery to your home on Sunday, March 15. When placing an order for 10 or more bags, delivery is an option. All mulch will be delivered on Sunday, March 15, 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 CLICK HERE
This year you can also order and Pay Online at MySchoolBucks.com .      Need more info? Send an email to DJSchaefer@fcps.edu 




Robinson Pyramid News

Fanquest at Robinson High School

Robinson Fanquest




FCPS News

Register Today With Volunteer FCPS

Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at [School]. All volunteers must:

  • Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS. 
  • Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS. 
  • Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.  

At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information. 


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Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs 

FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County. 

  • Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.
  • Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.

Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at the program office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.  

If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).




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