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November 26-November 28: Thanksgiving Break
December 1: POG SPIRIT DAY: Fancy Dress
December 2: POG SPIRIT DAY: COLOR by Grade (see below)
December 3: POG SPIRIT DAY: Mix and Match Day
December 4: POG SPIRIT DAY: Positive Message Shirt Day
December 5: POG SPIRIT DAY: Dress Like a Champion Day
December 8-12: Book Fair
December 11: Cultural Heritage Night
December 11: Book Fair Evening Hours
December 15: Applications due for full-time advanced academics
December 17: PTA Meeting, 5:00
December 17: Winter Concert, 6:00 (Doors open at 5:30)
December 22: Winter Break Begins
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Admin Avenue
Dear Olde Creek Community,
What a fun and joy-filled week we’ve had at Olde Creek! As we head into the season of gratitude, we are especially thankful for our incredible community of students, staff, and families. Our Thanksgiving Lunch was absolutely wonderful. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a special celebration. We are grateful for the laughter, connection, and sense of togetherness that filled our school.
This will be our last newsletter until Friday, December 5th, and we’re already looking ahead with excitement! We hope all of our Bears will join in for Portrait of a Graduate Spirit Week, happening the week of December 1st (see down below for more information). It’s always a highlight to see our students show off their creativity, school spirit, and the POG attributes we celebrate every day.
As we enter Thanksgiving Break, we want to extend our deepest appreciation to all of you. Thank you for your partnership, your support, and the many ways you help make Olde Creek such a special place.
Please remember that there is no school next Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. We wish you and your family a restful, joyful, and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving Break!
With warmest wishes,
Courtney Korb
Principal
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POG Spirit Week
(Portrait of a Graduate)
Help us celebrate the POG Academy Awards by celebrating each day of the week! Can't wait to take part in the fun of a SPIRIT WEEK!
Supporting Families in Need
Hello Olde Creek community. With changing economic conditions, we are reaching to let you know that resources are available in the community and here at Olde Creek to support families as needed. Please reach out if you are in need of assistance. Also, if you are in a position to help, consider donating grocery gift cards to help others. Contact your school social workers: Maggie Seneca maseneca1@fcps.edu, Kim Close-Jensen ksclosejense@fcps.edu.
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.
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Parent Coffee with the Clinical Team
You are invited to join a book club discussion to review recent research on the impact of social media and other technology use on developing minds and to discuss strategies for managing use. Reading the book is recommended but not required to join this discussion. January 15th 2026, 8:30-9:30 a.m. RSVP here
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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!
Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
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