Bear Bulletin - Volume 39

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Olde Creek News

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June 3rd: Last Walking Club of the Year 8am on the Blacktop
June 9th:
Night of the Arts, doors open at 5:30 and music performance begins at 6:00
June 11th:
Field Day (K-3 AM, 4-6 PM)
June 12th:
Talent Show
June 17th:
6th Grade Promotion/Party
June 17th:
Last Day of School (2-Hour Early Release)


Last Walking Club of the Year

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Last Walking Club of the School Year!

Wednesday June 3rd at 8am on the Blacktop

Bring your friends, enjoy the outdoors and support each other!


Field Day

Field Day is Coming Soon!

Our Field Day is on Thursday, June 11th and we are recruiting volunteers! We have several shifts available (either inside or outside):

  • The All Day Awesome Shift: 8:30-3:00 (Includes a well-deserved lunch break from 11:30-12:30!)
  • Morning Shift (K-3rd): 9:00-11:20
  • Afternoon Shift (4th-6th): 12:35-2:55

Please consider volunteering for this FUN event by clicking THIS LINK. 

For more information, please reach out to the fantastic Mrs. Alonso


Clinic Medication Pick-Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 1:00 pm on June 17th. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian.

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Summer Device Request

FCPS will provide online learning resources in Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies to help students continue learning over the summer. Students will need a device to use these resources.

Please fill out THIS FORM if you would like your student to keep their device for the summer. The deadline to request a device is June 12. 


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School Supply Kits NOW ON SALE!

All grade level kits are now available for sale through THIS WEBSITE. Please use code OLD003 to click on the correct grade for your student(s) for the 26-27 school year. 

All school supply kits ordered will be delivered to student classrooms prior to the first day of school.  

Kindergarten: $68.00
1st Grade: $53.00
2nd Grade: $68.00
3rd Grade: $62.00
4th Grade: $63.00
5th Grade: $65.00
6th Grade: $58.00
Enhanced Autism Classes: $58.00

Orders must be placed by June 21st. 


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FCPS Cares

Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu




FCPS News

Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas

Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School

Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family. 

For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.


New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1

On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.

This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell. 

High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage

Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year

Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:

  • Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners. 
  • Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
  • Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.



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