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October 3rd: PTA Laps for Learning
October 7th: Walking Club 8:00-8:20AM on the Blacktop
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
November 2nd: School Planning Day (No School)
November 3rd: Teacher Workday (No School)
November 11th: Veterans Day Breakfast 8:00-8:20AM
November 12th: Family Engagement Night 5:30-7:00PM
November 16th - November 20th: Book Fair
November 19th: Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 25th - November 27th: No School (Thanksgiving Break)
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Admin Avenue
Dear Olde Creek Bears,
We had a wonderful time welcoming our military-connected families at this week’s Blue Star Welcome Breakfast. We were grateful for the chance to host them and thank them for their service.
Today, we enjoyed a cozy Pajama Day as a fun reward for all the money our Bears have raised for Laps for Learning. We can’t wait to cheer everyone on tomorrow morning!
There’s plenty more to look forward to this October. Monday, October 12, is a school planning day, so there will be no school for students. On October 23, join us for the Woodson Homecoming Parade and game. We’ll share the parade route soon, and we’ll have plenty of candy to share with our students along the way! Mark your calendars for the PTA’s famous Halloween Howl on October 30.
It’s going to be a month full of learning, fun, and opportunities to connect!
With Bear Pride,
Courtney Korb Amita Singh Claire Silva
Principal Assistant Principal Acting Assistant Principal
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October Walking Club
When: Wednesday October 7th at 8:00AM
Where: Blacktop
Join us for a quick morning burst of fun!
Olde Creek Yearbook Cover Contest
It's time for the yearbook cover contest!
Theme: Wild for Learning (can be any medium including crayson, marker, colored pencil, paint and digital art)
Must include "Olde Creek Elementary" and "2026-2027", a bear, 8.5"x11" paper, vertical orientation and your own idea!
Submit by: 10/22/26 to Ms. Jeannin in room 115
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.
Advanced Academics Information
The slides from the Advanced Academic Program (AAP) info night that was held on October 1 can be found here.
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.
Family Life Education Instructional Program Information
The Woodson Pyramid will be hosting a Virtual Parent Preview Night for FLE on Thursday, October 21 from 5:30-6:00PM. This event provides an opportunity to ask questions and receive assistance in accessing the materials virtually. Join us using this link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93938963976?pwd=IHjKylFG1cXWapiZ25LcSruyS2l9Ba.1
Please reach out to Amita Singh at asingh2@fcps.edu with any questions.
Detailed grade-level program descriptions are available online at Elementary (K-6). FLE grade level-specific lessons and media that FCPS has streaming rights for are available for parents online in Schoology. Due to copyright permissions, we are unable to stream all media online.
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!
Woodson Leadership Fall Fest!
Fun for Pre-K through 6th Grade!
We would like to invite you to our annual Fall Fest! It will be hosted on October 31st from 11am-2pm. This event will be held on the outdoor basketball courts at Woodson High School, and there will be games, prizes, trunk or treat, and lots more!
FREE ADMISSION!
FCPS Seeks Community Input on Middle School AAP Centers
FCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.
Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Franklin Middle: Monday, October 5, at 6 p.m.
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Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
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Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.
Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
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.
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
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:
- College Prep Resources
- Life in the Community Fair
- Calendar Update: Eid al-Fitr
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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