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November 16th - November 20th: Book Fair
November 18th: 3-Hour Early Release (12:15)
November 19th: Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 25th - November 27th: No School (Thanksgiving Break)
December 10th: Cultural Heritage Night 5:30-7:00PM
December 16th: Winter Concert, 5:30
December 21st - January 1st: No School (Winter Break)
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Thanksgiving Lunch, Thursday 11/19!
We are looking forward to welcoming familes to our Thanksgiving luncheon - please see your student's lunch time below:
*Please remember no outside/fast food will be permitted*
Please consider volunteering - CLICK HERE!
Following lunch, families will have the option to go to the bookfair together.
Thank You Veterans!
What an amazing Veterans Day celebration we shared this week! Thank you to all of our veterans who took the time to join us for breakfast, listen to our student speakers, and visit classrooms to teach and inspire our students. We are deeply grateful for your service and honored to be a Purple Star School that stands with- and behind, our military-connected families.
Full-Time Advanced Academic Program Referral
The deadline for parents who wish to submit a referral for Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services for the 2027-2028 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. Parents in grades 2-6 should fill out a referral form for their student to be considered for these services. Contact our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Sharon Smith, with any questions or concerns: sasmith3@fcps.edu. You may also visit the FCPS AAP website for more information.
Your Input Matters
Principal Evaluation Feedback
Starting November 30, you will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Staff Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity for you to share anonymous feedback on key areas of our school, including:
- Instructional Leadership
- School Climate
- Management (human resources and organizational)
- Communication and Community Relations
- Culturally Responsive and Equitable Leadership
- Professionalism
The survey will be open November 30 - December 13 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. A summary of all responses will be shared with both the principal and the Region Assistant Superintendent (RAS).
Your feedback is valuable – thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!
Because You Matter
Let’s take time to celebrate ourselves and one another! When we share positivity and gratitude, we help build a stronger Olde Creek community.
Every Wednesday from now until winter break, students can stop by our table during arrival and lunch to share words of encouragement, self-affirmations, and support for themselves and others.
You can support your student by talking together at home about what they like about themselves, what they appreciate about their friends and teachers, and what helps them feel good about who they are.
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School Start Times Survey Headed Your Way
FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the goal of implementing healthy school start times that are budget neutral, where possible, and minimize impacts on staff. Your feedback remains an important part of this conversation.
At a School Board work session on November 10, staff presented recommendations for K-12 school start times. They also shared that a survey is being sent to families and staff on Tuesday, November 17.
The survey will close on Tuesday, December 1. The School Board plans to review the results in December and take action later that month. Learn more about the K-12 School Start Times project.
Regulation Updated to Prohibit Operation of E-Bikes/E-Scooters on School Property
To promote safety on school property, particularly during arrival and dismissal when cars, school buses, pedestrians, bicycles, and other traffic converge, FCPS Regulation 8610 has been updated to address motorized and electric-powered devices on school property.
Motorized and electric-powered devices — electric bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters (e-scooters), hoverboards, motorized skateboards, mopeds, Segways, and similar devices — may not be operated on school property.Individuals traveling to and from school on either traditional or electric bikes, scooters, etc. should dismount them when reaching the school property line before walking them and parking them in their designated area. When leaving school, they should be walked to the school property line before being used and not ridden until they are off school property.
This regulation does not apply to wheelchairs or other mobility devices which are being used as mobility aids or as disability-related accommodations. Read more details in section 10c of FCPS Regulation 8610.
Register to Volunteer at OCES
Through Volunteer FCPS, individuals can register and search for volunteer opportunities. All volunteers need to register in Volunteer FCPS.
Visit Volunteer FCPS to view volunteering and mentorship opportunities:
- Click on “Schools” to register with a specific school.
- Click on “Programs” to register as a general volunteer with the county or with the MentorWorks program, which matches individuals with students to meet regularly throughout the year.
Register and complete a short volunteer orientation. If you’ve registered previously, there’s no need to register again, but please log in to your Volunteer FCPS account to see if you have any open tasks to complete before signing up for new opportunities this school year.
View Student Supports in SIS ParentVUE
All FCPS schools use a framework called Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to ensure every student gets the help they need to learn.
Through MTSS, school teams provide high-quality instruction for all students, along with additional time, support, and interventions based on individual needs. Families are important partners in this process, and they will receive information about their child’s learning, needs, and progress.
Families can view their child’s intervention plans and progress in SIS ParentVUE. Progress updates are available quarterly, in alignment with report card due dates.
See directions for logging in to your SIS ParentVUE account to access MTSS information. Learn more about MTSS in FCPS.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
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- Honoring Veterans
- E-Bike Regulation
- School Start Times Survey Coming Soon
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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OLDE CREEK SWAG STORE...ALWAYS 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.
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