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August 24th: First Day of School!
September 2nd: Back to School Night, 5:15-7:20 PM
September 3rd: Woodson Feeder Night, 4:30 PM
September 4th - September 7th: Labor Day Weekend (No School)
September 21st: No School, Yom Kippur
September 24th: Fall Picture Day
September 30th: 3-Hour Early Release |
Admin Avenue
Dear Olde Creek Families,
It was so wonderful to see so many of our Bears and their families at Open House yesterday! There was such great energy throughout the building, and seeing our students back in the hallways made us even more excited to officially kick off the school year on Monday.
As a reminder, our doors open at 8:20 a.m., and students arriving after 8:30 a.m. will be marked late. We know the first week of school comes with new routines, busy mornings, and a few extra nerves, so we will absolutely be offering plenty of grace as everyone gets settled. We simply ask that you extend that same grace to us as we work to make the start of the year as smooth and welcoming as possible for all of our students and families.
For everyone's safety, parents and family members will not be able to walk students to their classrooms. We also encourage families to help students begin their school-year routines right from the start. Whenever possible, please have your child arrive at school the same way they will next month and next quarter. Establishing that routine from day one helps our Bears build confidence and independence as they begin the year.
Have a wonderful weekend! We cannot wait to see everyone on Monday and get this school year started!
Take care,
Courtney and Amita
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✔️Back to School “Check-List” Items
As summer winds down, we are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Use the following list to help make sure your child is ready!
☑️ Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Contact our registrar at 703-267-2800 if you need an activation code. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
☑️Update Your Contact Information
Be sure you receive important information! Update your phone number(s) and/or email address(es) by clicking “My Account” and reviewing the “Online Verification/Update.” On that form, you can also update immunization records, health information, and emergency contacts.
☑️ Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy.
When your child is immunized, remember to request a copy of their immunization record and bring that to our front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
☑️ Learn About School Meals
Families need to provide their children with money to purchase meals at school or send them with a packed lunch. Alternatively, families may apply to receive free and reduced-price meal benefits, pending approval.
☑️ Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked blue with an “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked orange with an “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings, if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked as TW, SD, and SP and in pink are holidays for students but working days for teachers and staff.
Please note that some holidays and observances, such as Eid al Fitr, may shift, and the calendar may be adjusted.
Limited Early Release Wednesdays for Elementary Schools
Early release Wednesdays will start in September 2026. Each elementary school will have four of these early release days throughout the school year, and lunch will be provided. Learn more and view dates for early release Wednesdays
Olde Creek will have four, 3-hour early release days (release time is 12:15) on the following dates:
- September 30th
- November 18th
- January 13th
- April 7th
Parents and caregivers may use the Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet in SIS ParentVUE to confirm whether or not child care on the four early release Wednesdays will be needed. If your plans change during the school year, please notify the front office.
ACTION REQUIRED: Elementary school parents and caregivers should use the Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet in SIS ParentVUE to review and provide consent for Early Release Wednesday Childcare. Make sure to scroll to the very bottom for Online Verification Update.
- OPT IN if you require childcare on our limited early release Wednesdays.
- OPT OUT if your child will go home (or to childcare arranged with SACC or another provider) at the early release time.
New School Lunch Menu Platform
Experience an easier way to view your child’s school menus using MealViewer:
- View what is being served each day.
- View the nutritional information for each meal.
- See if any specific allergens are being served.
- Get notified when your child’s favorite meal is being served.
Printable menus are always available on the Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Update to Student Personal Devices
On July 16, 2026, the Fairfax County School Board directed the Superintendent to amend all applicable student device regulations, including Regulation 2601, the Student Rights and Responsibilities booklet, and Regulation 2602P, Acts for Which Students May Be Disciplined, Disciplinary Procedures, and Interventions.
During the instructional day, students may not use or have personal electronic communication or computing devices including phones and watches. All electronics are away for the day.
👩🏻🎓Understanding Student Rights and Responsibilities Updates: New Universal Grade Matrices for Families
Families are encouraged to review the updated FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document, which explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses in order to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Updates for the 2026-27 school year include new Universal Grade Matrices (UGMs).
UGMs are charts that show behavior expectations and school responses by grade level (K-3, 4-8, and 9-12).
These at-a-glance resources (in Appendix D of the SR&R) are designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to understand how schools respond to different types of behavior concerns.
Visit the SR&R webpage for more information and to review additional updates to the SR&R for the 2026-27 school year.
💓SEL Screener Parent/Guardian Notification
The Fall Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3 through 12 in October. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Cav Carnival and Woodson Pyramid Night – September 3rd - 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the new school year and Woodson Pyramid Night on Thursday, September 3rd at the Woodson Football Stadium! At our annual Cav Carnival we will have games, face painting, prizes, and finish with running of the field. Students K-6 get in free with a paying adult. Carnival Games start at 4:30pm, running of the field at 6:45. Our football game will start at 7:00pm against the Edison Eagles.
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week
the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Get Ready for Day One With the FCPS App!
- Learn About School Meals
- Managing Technology at Home
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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