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September 30th: 3-Hour Early Release, 12:15PM Dismissal (PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM!)
October 1st: Blue Star Welcome Breakfast 8:00-8:30 AM RSVP HERE
October 1st: AAP Information Session 5:30-6:30 PM
October 3rd: PTA Laps for Learning
October 12th: School Planning Day (No School)
October 23rd: Woodson Homecoming Parade
October 30th: End of 1st Quarter: 2-hour Early Release, 1:15 PM Dismissal
October 30th: PTA Halloween Howl
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OLDE CREEK SWAG STORE...NOW OPEN!
There are hundreds of items available for your shopping pleasure. Remember, we love to see our bears wearing school spirit each Friday.
Check out our online store by clicking THIS LINK.
You're Invite to our Blue Star Welcome Week Breakfast!
Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative that recognizes and supports military families as they settle into new communities.
At Olde Creek, we are excited to celebrate our military-connected families with a Blue Star Family Breakfast!
✨ When: Thursday, October 1, 8:00–8:30 AM✨ Where: Olde Creek ES Cafeteria
Join us for a light breakfast, a chance to connect with other military families, and a morning filled with appreciation and community. We’d love to see you there!
If you plan to attend, please click THIS LINK to RSVP. All military connected family members are welcomed to attend.
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Advanced Academics Information
The Olde Creek AAP Parent Information Night will be held on Thursday, October 1 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM in the Olde Creek Library. Parents interested in learning about the FCPS continuum of Advanced Academic services and the full-time AAP Referral Process should plan to attend.
All full-time AAP referrals for students in grades 3-6 who have enrolled in FCPS since January 2026 are due by Thursday, October 15. For more information, please contact Sharon Smith, AART, at sasmith3@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
Join the Olde Creek PTA!
If you haven't already, now is the time to join the PTA for the 2026-2076 school year. CLICK HERE to join. Your membership dues help fund teacher and staff appreciation events, school assemblies, and enrichment opportunities for students. Even if all you do is sign up and pay your dues, you are still making a valuable contribution to Olde Creek!
Register by Tuesday for Laps for Learning!
Laps for Learning is Saturday, October 3rd
Register --It's not too late to register (but it is too late to get a free shirt)!
Donate --students receive 1 raffle ticket for every $10 they raise by Monday, September 28th.
Volunteer We need your help to make Laps for Learning a success! Register with Volunteer FCPS and then sign-up to help for a specific task.
Opportunities include: Set-up/Clean-up, T-shirt/swag bag distribution,Route Safety and Cheering.
Contribute -- Purchase water, juice and snacks for our participants and bring them to the event!
Learn About Applied Behavior Analysis and Teaching New Skills at Home
All family members and caregivers are invited to attend monthly Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Family Training to learn how to support and teach students with autism and related disorders. No registration is needed.
Virtual trainings take place at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Join the session. Upcoming topics include:
- Autism and ABA Overview on Wednesday, October 14. (It is highly recommended that you attend this session before any future sessions.)
- Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home on Wednesday, November 18.
- Toilet Training on Wednesday, December 9.
- Managing Challenging Behaviors at Home on Wednesday, January 13.
- Communication: a Foundation for Independence on Wednesday, February 10.
Visit the ABA webpage for a full list of classes. Need an interpreter? Contact Stephanie Watkins two weeks before the training at 571-423-4110 or sawatkins@fcps.edu.
Set Screen Time Limits and Monitor Online Activity With Lightspeed
The free Lightspeed Parent Portal makes it easy for you to see and manage how your child uses their FCPS-issued device outside of school hours. New Lightspeed Parent Portal features for this school year include:
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Schedules: Pause or restrict internet access during specific times, such as during homework time, family dinners, weekends, or bedtime.
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Web Rules: Block specific websites you don’t want your child accessing at home.
Be sure to check your email (subject line: “Filter Portal Weekly Report”) each Sunday for the Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report, a weekly summary of the websites your child has visited. Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
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- Traffic Safety Near Our Schools
- Sign and Return the SR&R
- Check Out New Menu Options
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division. You are invited to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted):
- Monday, September 28, at Riverside Elementary School
- Monday, October 19, at Spring Hill Elementary School
- Monday, October 26, at Beech Tree Elementary School
- Thursday, October 29, at North Springfield Elementary School
- Friday, November 13, at Colin Powell Elementary School
Registration links will be shared soon. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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