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Upcoming 24-25 Dates
June 9th: Woodson HS Grad Walk, 2:30
June 10th: Talent Show, 9:15 AM
June 10th: Woodson HS Graduation
June 11th: 6th Grade Promotion, 9:00 AM
June 11th: Last Day/Early Release at 1:15 PM
June 24th (updated date): Last day to order school supplies online
25-26 Beginning of Year Dates
July 29th: Rising Kindergarten Playdate, 8:30 AM
August 7th: Rising Kindergarten Playdate, 5:00 PM
August 15th: Kindergarten Safari, 9:00 AM
August 15th: New Family Meet and Greet, 10:00 AM
August 15th: Olde Creek Open House, 10:30-11:15
August 18th: First Day of School
August 29th and September 1st: No School, Labor Day
September 3rd: Back to School Night, Time TBD
September 10th: 3-Hr Early Release, 12:15
September 20th: PTA Laps for Learning
September 23rd: No School, Rosh Hashanah
September 26th: Fall Picture Day
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Admin Avenue
Dear Olde Creek Families,
As we close out the 2024–2025 school year, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for the partnership, support, and community spirit that make Olde Creek such a special place. This has been a year full of growth, joy, and learning, and we are so thankful to have shared it with you and your children.
Each June brings moments of celebration and also transition. As we look ahead to next year, we will be saying goodbye to several members of our staff. Some of these changes come as a result of personal and professional decisions, and others are due to broader staffing reductions and budget-related adjustments across the county. Regardless of the reason, each of these individuals has been a valued and loved part of our Olde Creek family.
We want to take a moment to recognize and thank the following team members who will be leaving Olde Creek at the end of this school year:
Ms. Jenny Gould, Second Grade Teacher
Ms. Michele Belisle, Sixth Grade Teacher
Ms. Wendy Stobbe, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher
Ms. Melissa Capri, Part Time PE Teacher
Mr. Zion Johnson, Special Education Teacher
Ms. Eden Pecha, Special Education Teacher
Ms. Julia Eneboe, Special Education Teacher
Ms. Farnaz Yaghmaie, Special Education Teacher
Ms. Dina Berhan, Part Time Counselor
Mr. David Lee, Special Education IA
Ms. Alana Simon, Special Education IA
Ms. Jana Dodson, Special Education IA
Ms. Hannah Ellis, Special Education IA
Ms. Maggie Ramos, Special Education IA
Ms. Elise Lee, Special Education IA
Their contributions to our students, families, and staff have been meaningful and lasting. We are so grateful for the time, talent, and heart they have shared with our community. They will be missed dearly, and we know they will continue to make a difference wherever their next chapter takes them.
Thank you again for your continued partnership, trust, and support. We look forward to welcoming you back in August for another year of growth and connection. Until then, we wish you a safe, happy, and restful summer.
With appreciation and Bear pride,
Courtney Korb, Principal
Matt Elkins, Assistant Principal
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal
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End of Year Reminders
The last day of school is Wednesday, June 11! Please see some important reminders below:
- Remind your child to return all school library books and FCPS laptops.
- Check your child’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any balances.
- Pick up any medications your child has been taking at school. A parent/guardian must pick them up in person.
Bookmark the 2025-26 school year calendar to be ready for next year.
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OCES/PTA Event Start Time Survey
OCES and the PTA are looking for your feedback on start times for evening events (school and PTA sponsored) like the Halloween Howl, Cultural Heritage Night, Bingo Night, and the Sock Hop. Please take a moment to fill our survey HERE.
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Lost and Found Reminder
Our Lost and Found is bursting with jackets, sweatshirts, lunchboxes, and more! We’ll be donating any unclaimed items on June 13th, so please stop by soon to see if anything belongs to your family.
To help us return items more easily in the future, we kindly encourage you to label your child’s belongings with their name or initials. It makes a big difference in getting things back to the right owner!
Order Your 2025-2026 School Supplies Today!
Order your student's school supplies for next school year HERE!
Online ordering available until June 24th!
Check the necessary school supplies for each grade level HERE.
If you have any questions please email Caron Stallard at
caronstall09@gmail.com
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Welcome (back) to the newest
Olde Creek Bears!
We'd like to take a moment to introduce some new faces to Olde Creek for the 25-26 school year.
PTA Volunteers Needed!
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With this year coming to a close, the PTA is planning for our next school year. We have a few open board positions, as well as some one-time volunteer opportunities. Email board@oldecreekpta.com if you can volunteer for any of these positions.
First, we need volunteers for our audit review committee this summer. This should only take two hours of your time and is a great way to volunteer without any long-term commitment. It also does not require financial expertise. You are essentially serving as an independent pair of eyes to verify that our books are in order, checks were written to appropriate recipients, etc.
Next, we have two open board positions:
VP of Student Enrichment - Organizes after school clubs and serves as a liaison between OCES and student enrichment vendors. The current VP of Student Enrichment will be staying on as president of the PTA and is more than happy to assist, provide e-mail templates, or troubleshoot any issues that come up.
Vice President - Shadows the president to prepare for the role next year and performs the duties of the president if the president is absent. Performs other duties as assigned.
Finally, we could use volunteers for our committees. The committees are very informal groups with no regular meeting requirements. Essentially, it's groups of parents who board members reach out to periodically to help with specific things. We could use support for the following:
Events Committee - volunteers who are willing to help organize our largest events like Laps for Learning, Halloween Howl, BINGO Night, and the Sock Hop. The goal is to make sure one person doesn't have to do all the heavy lifting to make these events happen.
Finance Committee - volunteers to help keep our finances organized, assist with our yearly audit, and ensure money is spent and tracked responsibly.
Membership Committee - help recruit new PTA members, particularly by attending events at the beginning of the year and welcoming new families.
Communications Committee - help design flyers and graphics. If you're feeling ambitious, we could even set up Facebook and Instagram accounts.
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Email board@oldecreekpta.com if any of these volunteer opportunities interest you for next year.
Limited Early Release Days Continue Next Year
During a report to the School Board this month, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid announced plans to continue limited early release days in elementary schools and shift them to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year. This plan is based on recommendations from the Early Release Steering Committee. The committee includes parents, caregivers, school-based staff, and central office personnel. Read more about the reasons for early release and the proposed early release dates.
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