Midweek Updates

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  • Read-A-Thon: Today is the last day of our Read-A-Thon and we've had some classes already read over 5,000 minutes! Students should return their Reading Log, Pledge Sheets, and any collected donations to school tomorrow, Thursday, June 1 or Friday, June 2. Donations may be made via MySchoolBucks, check, or cash.
  • Field Day: If you ordered a white Field Day t-shirt for your child, the shirt will be delivered to your child's classroom on Friday morning. The weather forecast for Friday is sunny and hot, and we encouarge all students to bring a plastic water bottle (with their name) and students may want to wear a hat. If needed, sunscreen and bug spray should be applied prior to coming to school. Since there will be multiple water activities, students should bring a change of clothes. 

We are in need of additional Field Day Volunteers for Grades 3-6, please use the following sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EABA623A0FB6-field

 

  • Library Books Due Friday, June 2 We have checked out over 40,000 books in the Island Creek Library this year! We do not charge fines for overdue books; however, families are expected to pay the replacement cost or purchase a replacement hardback book for books that are returned damaged or lost.  Please email Ms. Keaney at [email protected] for options to replace a lost book.  There are often options that cost less than the replacement fee.  If easier, replacement fees may be paid with cash (exact change) or checks made payable to Island Creek Elementary.

 

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Read-A-Thon (2 more days) and Field Day

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Dear Island Creek Community,

We hope you and your family are enjoying a wonderful 3-day weekend as we gear up for the last 3 weeks of school. As we reflect on Memorial Day, we would like to take a moment to remember and honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Our Read-A-Thon is underway through Wednesday, May 31. Please encourage your child to read at home and/or read to them. Students should return their Reading Log, Pledge Sheets, and any collected donations to school on Thursday, June 1 or Friday, June 2. Donations may be made via MySchoolBucks, check, or cash.

This Friday is Field Day! Field Day t-shirts that were ordered will be delivered to classrooms on Friday morning. The weather forecast for Friday is sunny and hot, and we encouarge all students to bring a plastic water bottle (with their name) and students may want to wear a hat. If needed, sunscreen and bug spray should be applied prior to coming to school. Since there will be multiple water activities, students should bring a change of clothes. 

We are in need of additional Field Day Volunteers, please use the following sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EABA623A0FB6-field

Warm Regards, 

Jen Fallert and Karen Baxter

Island Creek Administration

  • May 22-31: Read-A-Thon: on a daily basis, students fill out how many minutes they read at school and at home, and parents/guardians initial daily. Please have your child stop by the main office if they need a new pledge sheet.
  • June 1-2: Students return pledge sheet, reading log, and collected donations.
  • Week of June 5-9: Prizes
    • Every student who collects $10 will earn a Croc wristband (We hope we to hand out 700 Croc wristbands!)
    • The student who read the most minutes from each class will receive a prize
    • The class with the most minutes read (1 lower grade, 1 upper grade), will receive a prize

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Weekly Words - May 26

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Weekly Words  May 24, 2023 We are Better Together! 

Dear Island Creek Community,

What a wonderful week of learning and reading at Island Creek! Crocs are having fun participating in our Read-A-Thon held from Monday, May 22-Wednesday, May 31! Please encourage your child to read at home and/or read to them.

Next Friday is Field Day! We are in need of additional Field Day Volunteers, and please use the following sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EABA623A0FB6-field

As we head into Memorial Weekend, we honor those who have given their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today. Wishing all of you a safe and happy weekend.

Warm Regards, 
Jen Fallert

Memorial Day Holiday – Monday, May 29 (School closed)

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 30. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.

Island Creek Read-A-Thon: Monday, May 22 – Wednesday, May 31 Amazing 5th and 6th Grade Band Concert

Wednesday evening, we were treated to our annual Spring Band Concert at Island Creek! Our 5th and 6th grade band students played a variety of songs for their families, conducted by Ms. Laura Creque. Kudos to Ms. Creque, to our Croc musicians, and to families who supported their students' musical development throughout the year.

Field Day Volunteers Needed (Friday, June 2)

Please join the fun and VOLUNTEER for what will be a memorable day for all Island Creek students! 

EAC, Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grade: 8:50-11:35

3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th Grade: 12:15-3:00

We are excited for Field Day on Friday, June 2  (rain date: Friday, June 9). Parent/Guardian volunteers are needed. If interested and available,  please use the Field Day Volunteer link shown below. If you would like to volunteer the entire day, please sign up for both morning and afternoon slots. If you would like more information about a station before signing up, please email [email protected] or [email protected] .

Field Day Volunteer sign-up link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EABA623A0FB6-field

Sixth Grade Promotion Information

The sixth-grade promotion ceremony will take place on Friday, June 16 at 9:00 in the gymnasium. Attendees may gain access to the school gymnasium starting at 8:30 am.  At the conclusion of the ceremony, 6th Grade students will process out of the gymnasium, and report directly to their respective homeroom classrooms. FCPS Progress Reports will be handed out, along with any remaining student belongings. Parents/Guardians may take their son/daughter home immediately following the conclusion of the ceremony. Any remaining students will be asked to participate in the remainder of the school day ending at 1:20 pm. Parents/Guardians must sign-out all students with their homeroom teachers, not the front office. 

Health Room Medication Pick Up by June 16th

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up by a parent or guardian no later than student dismissal time on the last day of school (1:20)Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed per policy.  Mediation cannot be sent home with your student.  If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by FCPS, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick-up the medication before student dismissal time on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program.  If you have any questions, please contact the Health Room at 571-642-6310.

Lost and Found: Thursday, June 1 from 4:30-6:30 pm

The Island Creek Cafeteria will be open on Thursday, June 1 from 4:30-6:30 pm for families to peruse lost and found items. All items not claimed by the last day of school (Friday, June 16) will be donated to a local school in need.

Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Starting in late May, caregivers will receive reports for assessments their students completed this spring. Not sure what assessments your student took this year? A list of tests by grade level is available. Scores will be delivered in SIS ParentVUE, by mail, or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines

Some families will also receive a Virginia’s Visualization and Analytics Solution (VVAAS) Student Assessment Summary report with historical Standards of Learning (SOL) test results from 2015-2022. Go online or contact your student's school for additional information about student assessments

How to Support Your Child’s Success

If you do not already have a SIS ParentVUE account, sign up now to monitor and support your child’s academic success! Through ParentVUE, you are able to view your student’s attendance, grades, and assignments at any time. You can also access special reports for your student like progress reports and assessment score reports. 

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE by using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.

Updates on Online Student Registration

FCPS plans to have online registration in place at all schools across the district starting June 30, ensuring a simple and efficient new student registration application process for the upcoming school year. Learn more about registration.

Summer Camp Resources

The FCPS Family Resource Center has compiled a comprehensive list of summer camp options for children living in the northern Virginia area. The guide includes information on summer camps designed for children with special needs. Families can access the guide through the Family Resource Summer Camp Padlet or by a printable version of the Summer Camp Guide. The summer camps listed in the guide are for informational purposes only and do not reflect endorsements or recommendations by FCPS or the FCPS Family Resource Center.

Fairfax County Department of Family Services Parenting Education Summer Programs

Registration is open for the Fairfax County Department of Family Services summer Parenting Education sessions for parents with children 0-18 years old. Classes are offered in English and Spanish, and most sessions are virtual, lasting for 10-16 weeks. These free classes teach positive and effective ways parents can interact with their children to help families develop healthy, nurturing relationships. For more information, call 703-324-7720, email [email protected], or access the Parenting Education Programs webpage.

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Jen Fallert, Principal (Twitter): @FallertJen

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  • Monday, May 22 – Wednesday, May 31: Read-A-Thon
  • Monday, May 29 (No School):  Memorial Day, Student and Staff Holiday
  • Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2: Turn in Read-A-Thon Reading Log and funds raised
  • Friday, June 2: Field Day (Preschool, TBD: Grades K-2: 8:50-11:35 am and Grades 3-6: 12:15-3:00 pm); Rain date: Friday, June 9
  • Friday, June 16: 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:20 pm) - Last Day of School; Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony (9:00 am, Gym)

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Island Creek's Read-A-Thon; May 22-31

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Our Read-A-Thon Has Started!
  • May 22-31: Read-A-Thon: on a daily basis, students fill out how many minutes they read at school and at home, and parents/guardians initial daily. Please have your child stop by the main office if they need a new pledge sheet.
  • June 1-2: Students return pledge sheet, reading log, and collected donations.
  • Week of June 5-9: Prizes
    • Every student who collects $10 will earn a Croc wristband (We hope we to hand out 700 Croc wristbands!)
    • The student who read the most minutes from each class will receive a prize
    • The class with the most minutes read (1 lower grade, 1 upper grade), will receive a prize

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Attendance: 571-642-6363 or Submit Absence Online

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Weekly Words - May 19

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Weekly Words  May 19, 2023 We are Better Together! 

Dear Island Creek Community,

Excitement is in the air as our Crocs are looking forward to participating in our Read-A-Thon from Monday, May 22-Wednesday, May 31! A lime green recording sheet was sent home last Thursday for students to record the number of minutes they read (or are read to) daily. Please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher should you need another recording sheet.

Have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy the beautiful weather and a good book!

Your Proud Principal,

Jen Fallert

Island Creek Read-A-Thon: Monday, May 22 – Wednesday, May 31 Preschool Friends Fifth and Sixth Graders Collaborating while making Read-A-Thon Posters Field Day Volunteers Needed (Friday, June 2)

Please join the fun and VOLUNTEER for what will be a memorable day for all Island Creek students! 

EAC, Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grade: 8:50-11:35

3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th Grade: 12:15-3:00

We are excited for Field Day on Friday, June 2 (rain date: Friday, June 9). Parent/Guardian volunteers are needed. If interested and available, please use the Field Day Volunteer link shown below. If you would like to volunteer the entire day, please sign up for both morning and afternoon slots. If you would like more information about a station before signing up, please email [email protected] or [email protected].

Field Day Volunteer sign-up link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EABA623A0FB6-field

Art Class Fun! PTA School Supply Kits 23-24 School Year

Island Creek School Supply kits are currently live on the website! You can view them at www.campussurvivalkits.com/islandcreek

Updates on Online Student Registration

FCPS plans to have online registration in place at all schools across the district starting June 30, ensuring a simple and efficient new student registration application process for the upcoming school year. Learn more about registration. 

Making the Transition to Middle School

Making the move from elementary school to middle school can be an exciting and unsettling time for a parent and child. In a recent episode of FCPS multilingual podcast, En Pocas Palabras, learn ways to ease the transition including:

  • Understanding the developmental changes in your child.
  • Getting to know middle school culture.
  • Encouraging independence, but remaining available.
  • Offering emotional support to your child.
  • Reiterating your family values and expectations.
  • Staying involved in your child’s school.

The podcast is available in Arabic, English, Korean, and Spanish. Listen and subscribe. 

💻 CyberPatriot Summer Cyber Camp

Chantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp Monday, June 26, to Friday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp is recommended for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skill to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website to learn more about registration, curriculum, and schedule. 

Other Summer Camp Opportunities

Registration is still available for Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA arts camps, Credit Recovery Academy, and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s Middle School Technology Institute (MSTI).

INOVA Free School Physicals and Immunizations

Inova Cares Clinic for Children (ICCC) and Inova Partnership for Healthier Communities (PHC) are now scheduling appointments in June, July, and August to provide children ages 5 and up with FREE school physicals and immunizations to begin the 2023-24 School Year. This will take place at the Inova Cares Clinic for Children in Herndon, Manassas, and Falls Church.

PHC will be on site to screen and enroll qualifying families in Medicaid/FAMIS and connect them to an appropriate and affordable source of quality healthcare providers. Please share the flyers below.

Flyer for Insured and Inova Patients

Flyer for Medicaid or Uninsured Patients

Follow Island Creek ES on Social Media Twitter: @islandcreekes

FACEBOOK:  Island Creek Elementary School

Jen Fallert, Principal (Twitter): @FallertJen

Click to view the 2022-2023 FCPS School Calendar            

  • Monday, May 22 – Wednesday, May 31: Read-A-Thon
  • Monday, May 29 (No School): Memorial Day, Student and Staff Holiday
  • Friday, June 2: Field Day (Preschool, TBD: Grades K-2: 8:50-11:35 and Grades 3-6: 12:15-3:00); Rain date: Friday, June 9
  • Friday, June 16: 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:20 pm) - Last Day of School; Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony

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Weekly Words - May 12

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Weekly Words  May 12, 2023  We are Better Together!

Dear Island Creek Community,

A heartfelt thank you to our PTA and families for showering the Island Creek Staff with appreciation! The staff loved the delicious treats and sweet cards. An extra special thank you to Corinne Kunkel, who led the PTA’s Staff Appreciation efforts and was at school every day this week!

To continue to instill a love of reading, Island Creek will have a Read-A-Thon from Monday, May 22-Wednesday, May 31! Students will record the number of minutes they read (or are read to) daily. There will be prizes!!

  • Every student who raises at least $10, will receive a croc wristband
  • The student from each class who reads the most minutes, will receive a prize
  • The class and teacher that read the most number of minutes will receive a prize (one lower grade, one upper grade)

Have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy the beautiful weather and time with a good book!

Your Proud Principal,
Jen Fallert

Young Crocs in Motion 5K

Congratulations to the Crocs, family members, and staff who ran the 5K last Saturday! Thank you to all of the coaches and staff who led another amazing Young Crocs in Motion group of students! An extra thank you to Lindsey Barber (PE), Sarah Kubicek (4th Grade), Michelle Hopler (2nd Grade), Deb Tien (Music), Daphne Callender (ESOL), and Mike McCann (5th Grade) for supporting the students at Saturday’s 5K!

An Amazing Staff Appreciation Week – Thank you to our PTA and Families Fairfax County Police Visited Kindergarten Island Creek Read-A-Thon: Monday, May 22 – Wednesday, May 31

Please check your child’s Thursday Folder for detailed information.

Class Placement: Parent/Guardian Input (due Friday, May 12)

Our staff will be starting to create tentative class groupings this spring, with classroom assignments finalized in mid-August.  As we make these placements, we consider many factors including individual student information, teacher input, and social relationships. Every class will have a blend of children with diverse needs, personalities, and learning interests. Due to the many factors we must consider in creating classroom placements, including the staffing of our teachers, requests for a specific teacher cannot be honored.

If you have information that you believe is pertinent to your child’s placement for next year, please complete this form by Friday, May 12. There is no need to complete the form if you do not have any information you would like us to consider.

Parent Information Line Available in Eight Languages

Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: May Day, May Day 

“May Day” is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice-procedure radio communications. The new 9-8-8 number is a suicide and crisis lifeline, similar to 9-1-1 in a medical/safety emergency. One in six youth, aged 6-17, experience a mental health condition each year. Below are some activities to practice at home for mental wellness.

6 Mental Health Activities for Kids to Practice at Home

  • Create a Journal
    • Younger students are better able to communicate their feelings and emotions freely in a creative way.
  • Practice Gratitude Exercises
    • Have students write notes about what they are grateful for and place it a jar (label it thankful jar)
  • Engage in breathing exercises
    • A couple deep breaths can reset not only your child’s mind
    • Deep breathing exercises and meditation can increase focus and compassion
  • Try music therapy
    • Music can be used to encourage movement and relaxation
  • Use Stress Balls and other sensory toys
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FACEBOOK:  Island Creek Elementary School

Jen Fallert, Principal (Twitter): @FallertJen

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  • Monday, May 22 – Wednesday, May 31:  Read-A-Thon
  • Monday, May 29 (No School):  Memorial Day, Student and Staff Holiday
  • Friday, June 2: Field Day (Preschool, TBD: Grades K-2: 8:50-11:35 and Grades 3-6: 12:15-3:00); Rain date: Friday, June 9
  • Friday, June 16: 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:20 pm) - Last Day of School

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Weekly Words - May 5

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Weekly Words May 5, 2023 We are Better Together!

Dear Island Creek Community,

Next week is Staff Appreciation Week and I want to express my own appreciation for our incredible staff. As a parent myself, I know how much trust we place in the adults with whom our children spend the majority of their waking hours Monday through Friday. The school-home partnership is vital to supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally, and I am blessed to work with such a dedicated, caring staff who are passionate about supporting every child and helping them learn, grow, feel safe, and experience joy. 

Though we have less than two months of school left, we have exciting events! Field Day will be held for all students on Friday, June 2 (rain date: June 9) and Field Day t-shirts are being sold through www.MySchoolBucks.com until Wednesday, May 10. We will continue to promote a love of reading for every student, with a Read-A-Thon on May 22-May 31. Additionally, Staff are gearing up to overcome their basketball defeat, with a Staff vs. 6th Grade kickball game on Wednesday, June 7.

Lastly, we want to encourage student attendance overall as we come to the end of the 2022-2023 school year. According to a recent study of elementary and middle schools, there is a 5.8% difference between April and June attendance rates. Let's work together to end the school year successfully! Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resourcesAttend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

Your Proud Principal,
Jen Fallert

Bike to School: Over 70 Crocs Participated  Accidental Twinning!  Learning Fun During Specials!

Please read the monthly update from our Specialists where they share about the learning taking place during Specials as well as some great photos! You may access the Specialists Corner on our school website using this link.  

District X Solo and Ensemble Festival

There were 33 Band and Strings students who represented Island Creek last weekend at the District X Solo and Ensemble Festival at Holmes Middle School.  They played solos and small ensembles that they prepared outside of school.  They each played their performances for a judge, who gave them a score based on their preparedness and playing skills.  We are so proud of our students for their hard work.   Furthermore, they ALL received TOP SCORES from the judges!!! 

Firefighters visit Island Creek Kindergartners Ms. Savanick’s Class Makes a Venn Diagram Comparing Piggie and Gerald Character Traits for the month of May: Goal-Directed and Resilient

Our monthly character trait focus for May is GOAL-DIRECTED and RESILIENT. Students are learning how to engage in healthy and positive practices to promote physical and mental well-being. Students are encouraged to persist in overcoming academic and personal barriers in order to meet goals and accomplish difficult tasks.

Field Day T-Shirts (orders due Wednesday, May 10)

All Island Creek Crocs will be participating in Field Day on Friday, June 2 (Rain date: Friday, June 9)!

- Preschool (school gym) - Time: (TBD) 

- Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grade (outside) - Time: 8:50-11:35 AM

- 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th Grade (outside) - Time: 12:15-3:00 PM 

Field Day T-shirts are for sale, now through Wednesday, May 10. Youth Sizes-Adult XL are $10; 2XL- $12, and 3XL-$13.

Please log into MySchoolBucks (www.MySchoolBucks.com) for payment by clicking on School Store, browse All Items, and click on the T-shirt icon.

T-shirts will be distributed to students on Field Day (Friday, June 2)

Additional Field Day information will be shared soon.

Island Creek Read-A-Thon: Monday, May 22 – Wednesday, May 31 Class Placement: Parent/Guardian Input (due Friday, May 12)

Our staff will be starting to create tentative class groupings this spring, with classroom assignments finalized in mid-August.  As we make these placements, we consider many factors including individual student information, teacher input, and social relationships. Every class will have a blend of children with diverse needs, personalities, and learning interests. Due to the many factors we must consider in creating classroom placements, including the staffing of our teachers, requests for a specific teacher cannot be honored.

If you have information that you believe is pertinent to your child’s placement for next year, please complete this form by Friday, May 12. There is no need to complete the form if you do not have any information you would like us to consider.

SOL Testing Dates (Grades 3-6)

Please mark your calendar for Grades 3-6 Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing.  It is important that your child arrives to school on time on SOL test dates, get a good night's sleep the night before, and eats a healthy breakfast. All SOL Testing will take place in the morning.  

Follow Island Creek ES on Social Media Twitter: @islandcreekes

FACEBOOK:  Island Creek Elementary School

Jen Fallert, Principal (Twitter): @FallertJen

Click to view the 2022-2023 FCPS School Calendar            

  • May 8-12  Staff Appreciation Week
  • Wednesday, May 10: SOL Math Test (Grades 3-6); Field Day T-shirt order due
  • Friday, May 12: SOL Science Test (Grade 5)
  • Monday, May 22 – Wednesday, May 31: Read-A-Thon
  • Friday, May 29 (No School):  Memorial Day, Student and Staff Holiday
  • Friday, June 2: Field Day (Preschool, TBD: Grades K-2: 8:50-11:35 and Grades 3-6: 12:15-3:00); Rain date: Friday, June 9
  • Friday, June 16: 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:20 pm) - Last Day of School

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Dismissal Updates for Bike Riders

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Dismissal updates for bike riders 

It was WONDERFUL to see so many students riding their bike or scooter this morning! We wanted to send a couple of reminders for today's dismissal:

  • If your child rode their bike to school today please wait for them near kiss & ride/ the bike rack side of the school (furthest to the left).
  • Please make sure that your child is wearing a helmet when riding a bike.

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This is Us Multicultural Night

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This is Us Multicultural Night

Thank you to the families and community members who supported our first annual This is Us Multicultural Night! Friday evening was an amazing night in which numerous cultures were recognized and celebrated! #BetterTogether

An extra special thank you to the following ladies who put forth countless hours to make a dream come to fruition: Jane Horowitz (Family Liaison), Jenelle Walson (PTA), Daphne Callender (ESOL Teacher), Virginia Ughade (3rd Grade Teacher), Maura Keaney (Librarian), Annie Nagaoka (5th Grade Teacher), Lindsey Barber (PE Teacher), Sarah Laird (Music Teacher), Deb Tien (Music Teacher), Karen Baxter (Assistant Principal), and Jen Fallert (Principal).

We hope you enjoy these pictures from This is Us Multicultural Night!

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Weekly Words - Apr 28

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Weekly Words  April 28, 2023  We are Better Together! 

Dear Island Creek Community,

We are excited for this evening’s inaugural This is Us Multicultural Night (6-8) where we recognize and celebrate the diversity among us. All Island Creek staff and families are welcome! Thank you to families and community members who will be supporting the event with displays, performances, artifacts, food samples, crafts, etc. An extra special thank you to the following ladies who put forth countless hours to make a dream come to fruition: Jane Horowitz (Family Liaison), Jenelle Walson (PTA), Daphne Callender (ESOL Teacher), Virginia Ughade (3rd Grade Teacher), Maura Keaney (Librarian), Annie Nagaoka (5th Grade Teacher), Lindsey Barber (PE Teacher), and Sarah Laird (Music Teacher).

The Standards of Learning (SOLs) testing starts next week for Grade 3-6, with the Reading SOL on Thursday, May 4. Please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and is on time for school.

Though we have less than two months of school left, we have exciting events! Field Day will be held for all students on Friday, June 2 (rain date: June 9) and Field Day t-shirts are being sold through www.MySchoolBucks.com until Wednesday, May 10. We will continue to promote a love of reading for every student, with a Read-A-Thon on May 22 – June 3. Additionally, Staff are gearing up to overcome their basketball defeat, with a Staff vs. 6th Grade kickball game on Wednesday, June 7.

Your Proud Principal,

Jen Fallert

Congratulations to our new Building Supervisor, Ana Gonzalez! Our sweet Crocs! Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

Jewish American Heritage Month

May is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

Class Placement: Parent/Guardian Input (due Friday, May 12)

Our staff will be starting to create tentative class groupings this spring, with classroom assignments finalized in mid-August.  As we make these placements, we consider many factors including individual student information, teacher input, and social relationships. Every class will have a blend of children with diverse needs, personalities, and learning interests. Due to the many factors we must consider in creating classroom placements, including the staffing of our teachers, requests for a specific teacher cannot be honored.

If you have information that you believe is pertinent to your child’s placement for next year, please complete this form by Friday, May 12. There is no need to complete the form if you do not have any information you would like us to consider.

Field Day T-Shirts (orders due Wednesday, May 10)

All Island Creek Crocs will be participating in Field Day on Friday, June 2 (Rain date: Friday, June 9)!

-  Preschool:  School Gym; Time, TBD

-  Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade:  Outside; 8:50-11:35

-  3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade:  Outside, 12:15-3:00

Field Day T-shirts are for sale, now through Wednesday, May 10. Youth Sizes-Adult XL are $10; 2XL- $12, and 3XL-$13.

Please log into MySchoolBucks (www.MySchoolBucks.com) for payment by clicking on School Store, browse All Items, and click on the T-shirt icon. Alternatively, payment may be made by checks made out to: Island Creek Elementary.

T-shirts will be distributed to students on Field Day (Friday, June 2)

Additional Field Day information will be shared soon.

Bike & Roll to School Day 2023: Wednesday, May 3rd 

We are celebrating and encouraging students to include a safe route to school as part of a healthy and active lifestyle. Students who ride their bikes can park their bikes during the school day in the gym.  Please bring your bike to the back of the school and into the gym, at Entrance #6. Students who are in SACC, childcare or not within walking distance are welcome to participate with parental approval and supervision.

If you ride your bike to school:

  • All students must wear a helmet. Fairfax County law requires anyone under 15 to wear a helmet.
  • Check their equipment: Air, Brakes, and Chain
  • Obey all traffic laws, a bicycle is a vehicle
  • See and be seen
  • Go with the flow of traffic, ride on the right.
  • Be predictable, stay alert
  • If riding on a sidewalk, yield to pedestrians and walk your bike if the sidewalk is crowded with walkers
  • Beware of cars coming out of driveways if you ride on the sidewalk
  • Students crossing in crosswalks should dismount and walk their bikes across the street.
SOL Testing Dates (Grades 3-6)

Please mark your calendar for Grades 3-6 Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing.  It is important that your child arrives to school on time on SOL test dates, get a good night's sleep the night before, and eats a healthy breakfast. All SOL Testing will take place in the morning.  

Kindergarten and New Student Registration

We are excited to welcome our newest Crocs to Island Creek Elementary School for the 2023-24 school year! 

Beginning March 1st, we will accept registrations on any school day between 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. Please call prior to arriving to make sure the registrar is available. You may begin this process by completing the Registration Intake Form.

If you have new neighbors or rising Kindergarteners in your neighborhood, please share this information with them

Follow Island Creek ES on Social Media Twitter: @islandcreekes

FACEBOOK:  Island Creek Elementary School

Jen Fallert, Principal (Twitter): @FallertJen

PTA News Lights... Camera... Appreciation!

The PTA has many exciting things planned for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, May 8-12. We need lots of help to make it extra special for our staff!

Here are four ways to help:

  1. Check our sign-up genius at https://tinyurl.com/ICESTAW23 to donate food and supplies for the week or to volunteer for set-up/clean-up.
  2. Print the thank-you template at https://tinyurl.com/ThankYouandFaves for your child to fill out for their teacher, or have your child create their own. Don't forget specials teachers, classroom aides, custodians, cafeteria staff, administrators, health room staff, and front office staff! We hope that students will make several notes to deliver all week long to our excellent staff!
  3. Surprise staff members all week with some of their favorite things from their Favorite Things Lists found here: https://tinyurl.com/ThankYouandFaves. You can send gifts on any day the week of May 8-12.
  4. Staff and students can participate in our movie-themed spirit days all week!
    1. Monday 5/8: Breakfast Club - Wear your best 1980s outfit!
    2. Tuesday 5/9: Encanto - Dress for a fiesta!
    3. Wednesday 5/10: Moana - Wear tropical attire!
    4. Thursday 5/11: Willy Wonka - Wear violet or your favorite color!
    5. Friday 5/12: Star Wars - Wear green for Island Creek/Yoda!
PTA Elections

Please join us from 7 - 8 p.m. on May 9, in the Island Creek Elementary School Cafeteria, as we elect our 2023-2024 Executive Board and accept volunteers for committee chairs and committees. Ms. Baxter has graciously agreed to be a member of our nominating committee and help guide our election process.

You can view the current list of open roles and potential candidates here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-yJXXc-G1AeM6b9OSqEYukFCMG983Gn5RBjTCP7276c/edit?usp=sharing

If you would like to be run for a PTA Executive Board position, please reach out to Ms. Baxter [email protected]  to add your name to the list of interested candidates. Our by-laws currently allow for a President, Treasurer, and Secretary. We’ve increased our volunteers’ roles based on what we accomplished over the 2022-2023 school year. Please indicate if you wish to chair, co-chair, or be a committee member on the document above.

The PTA will also accept nominations for roles from the floor during the PTA General Membership Meeting and Elections on May 9.

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  • Tonight: This is Us Multicultural Night (6:00-8:00)
  • Wednesday, May 3: Bike and Roll to School Day
  • Thursday, May 4: SOL Reading Test (Grades 3-6)
  • May 8-12  Staff Appreciation Week
  • Wednesday, May 10: SOL Math Test (Grades 3-6); Field Day T-shirt order due
  • Friday, May 12: SOL Science Test (Grade 5)
  • Monday, May 22 - Saturday, June 3:  Read-A-Thon
  • Friday, May 29 (No School):  Memorial Day, Student and Staff Holiday
  • Friday, June 2: Field Day (Preschool, TBD: Grades K-2: 8:50-11:35 and Grades 3-6: 12:15-3:00); Rain date: Friday, June 9
  • Friday, June 16: 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:20 pm) - Last Day of School

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Tonight: This is Us Multicultural Night

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Tonight: This is Us Multicultural Night

This is Us Multicultural Night - we invite all students, families, and staff to join us for our inaugural This is Us Multicultural Night to be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This event will be a celebration where our students and families can come together to learn about the variety of cultures, countries, and traditions represented at Island Creek.

Cafeteria: check out the cultural displays, crafts, and food samples (please make sure to eat dinner prior to the event)

Library:  come see posters and artifacts as well as the PTA Silent Auction

This is Us Performance Schedule

All performances will take place in the Gym

  • 6:30: Fan Dance by Lauren D. (former student)
  • 6:40: Song by Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade students; Ukranian song played on piano by Gala S. 
  • 6:50: Folk Dance by Lauren D. (former student)
  • 7:00:  Song by 5th and 6th Grade students
  • 7:10:  Perfomance by Hayfield Secondary Ethiopian and Eritrean Society
  • 7:20: Mongolian Fan Dance by Lauren D. (former student)

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Friday: Spirit Day and This is Us Multicultural Night

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Friday: This is Us Multicultural Spirt Day

This is Us Multicultural Spirt Day - we encourage all students and staff to wear heritage clothing/shirt representing a country of choice

Friday: This is Us Multicultural Night

This is Us Multicultural Night - we invite all students, families, and staff to join us for our inaugural This is Us Multicultural Night to be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This event will be a celebration where our students and families can come together to learn about the variety of cultures, countries, and traditions represented at Island Creek.

Cafeteria: check out the cultural displays, crafts, and food samples (please make sure to eat dinner prior to the event)

Library:  come see posters and artifacts as well as the PTA Silent Auction

This is Us Performance Schedule

All performances will take place in the Gym

  • 6:30: Fan Dance by Lauren D. (former student)
  • 6:40: Song by Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade students; Ukranian song played on piano by Gala S. 
  • 6:50: Folk Dance by Lauren D. (former student)
  • 7:00:  Song by 5th and 6th Grade students
  • 7:10:  Perfomance by Hayfield Secondary Ethiopian and Eritrean Society
  • 7:20: Mongolian Fan Dance by Lauren D. (former student)

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Weekly Words, April 20

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We are Better Together!

Dear Island Creek Community,

In recognition of Earth Day, our school Beautification Day will be held this Saturday from 9-11. Thank you to the Girl Scout troops for organizing and we invite all to attend!

Our highly anticipated, This is Us Multicultural Night and Spirit Day is next Friday, April 28! We encourage students and staff to participate in Spirit Day by wearing heritage clothing/shirts representing a country of your choice. Additionally, we invite all families to prepare an activity or simply attend the event, and to please register online.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend and we look forward to welcoming our Island Creek Crocs back to school on Monday!

Your Proud Principal,

Jen Fallert

Calendar Reminder: No School Friday, April 21

Eid Mubarak to those in our Muslim community celebrating! Eid al-Fitr begins at sunset April 20 and marks the end of Ramadan. It is a time of receptions and visits, when friends greet one another, presents are given, new clothes are worn, and the graves of relatives are visited. Read more at Britannica.com.

There will be no school tomorrow, Friday, April 21.

Sweetest Croc Picture of the Week: Two 1st Graders walking to class together! Learning Fun During Specials!

Please read monthly updates from our Specialists where they share about the learning taking place during Specials as well as some great photos! You may access the Specialists Corner on our school website using this link.  

We Love our Crocs! April Character Trait: Honesty

For April, teachers and students will focus on the character trait Honesty.  Honesty is the deepest of all character traits as trust can be lost with one dishonest act or lie. Once trust is broken it can take a long time to earn it back.  We struggle with honesty every day; all of us are caught in the middle of having to choose between right and wrong, good and bad.  Talk with your student(s) about honesty and the positive consequences of being honest:  character and reputation, mental and physical health, relationship benefits, etc.  We look forward to recognizing our Honest Croc Stars at the end of April.   

Class Placement: Parent/Guardian Input

Our staff will be starting to create tentative class groupings this spring, with classroom assignments finalized in mid-August.  As we make these placements, we consider many factors including individual student information, teacher input, and social relationships. Every class will have a blend of children with diverse needs, personalities, and learning interests. Due to the many factors we must consider in creating classroom placements, including the staffing of our teachers, requests for a specific teacher cannot be honored.

If you have information that you believe is pertinent to your child’s placement for next year, please complete this form by Friday, May 12. There is no need to complete the form if you do not have any information you would like us to consider. 

April Spirit Days at Island Creek This is Us Multicultural Night- Registration Extended to Friday, April 21

We hope everyone received our communication with information regarding our inaugural This is Us Multicultural Night to be held on Friday, April 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This event will be a celebration where our students and families can come together to learn about the variety of cultures, countries, and traditions represented at Island Creek. We encourage families to contribute something from your country of heritage or from a country you know well. We have numerous activities planned to include musical performances by our students. If you wish to prepare an activity or simply attend the event, please register online by Friday, April 21. We hope all our families are able to attend! Please email Jane Horowitz with questions

Bike & Roll to School Day 2023: Wednesday, May 3rd

We are celebrating and encouraging students to include a safe route to school as part of a healthy and active lifestyle. Students who ride their bike can park their bikes during the school day in the gym.  Please bring your bike to the back of the school and into the gym, at Entrance #6. Students who are in SACC, childcare or not within walking distance are welcome to participate with parent approval and supervision.

If you ride your bike to school:

  • All students must wear a helmet. Fairfax County law requires any-one under 15 to wear a helmet.
  • Check their equipment: Air, Brakes and Chain
  • Obey all traffic laws, a bicycle is a vehicle
  • See and be seen
  • Go with the flow of traffic, ride on the right.
  • Be predictable, stay alert
  • If riding on a sidewalk, yield to pedestrians and walk your bike if the sidewalk is crowded with walkers
  • Beware of cars coming out of driveways if you ride on the sidewalk
  • Students crossing in crosswalks should dismount and walk their bike across the street.
SOL Testing Dates (Grades 3-6)

Please mark your calendar for Grades 3-6 Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing.  It is important that your child arrives to school on time on SOL test dates, get a good night's sleep the night before, and eats a healthy breakfast. All SOL Testing will take place in the morning.  

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SCREENING FOR SCHOOL-BASED AAP SERVICES

Screening for school-based AAP services (Levels II & III) is done schoolwide in the spring to determine services for the next school year.  Parents or guardians may initiate the screening for school-based (level II and III) services by submitting the AAP School-Based Services (Level II-III) Referral Form to the Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART) at Island Creek ES prior to spring screening, no later than Friday, April 28, 2023. Please see the AAP Spring Newsletter and the AAP website for more information about AAP Programs and levels of service. Multiple criteria are used to screen students for all levels of AAP services.  Parents or guardians who submit a referral will be notified by Island Creek of their student’s eligibility status by Friday, June 2, 2023.  If you have any questions or to submit the referral form, please contact the AART, Amy Ivey, at [email protected].

News from the Island Creek PTA

This has been an exciting year for the Island Creek PTA! We wanted to take a moment to summarize all that we’ve accomplished this year.

We kicked off the year with the Croc Rock-N-Run on September 30, 2022, where all students and staff received a free spirit wear shirt, and we raised over $32,000 to support Island Creek Elementary!

We are so excited to share how our Croc Rock-N-Run Fundraiser has impacted Island Creek Elementary School!

The graphic here shows all the ways funds have been used, including creating a Teacher Grant Program. The photos show activities and supplies that were purchased through this program.

If you or your business want to donate to the grant program to help cover the additional current requests or future requests, you can do so here:  https://tinyurl.com/PTAGrantDonation

We had a Treat or Toss event on October 21, 2022. Thank you to the 350+ family members that attended our event, the 17+ families who were trunk hosts, and the families that donated candy! We also collected clothing for a donation to a local school.

We held our first-ever STEAM Night on November 18, 2022. This was a sold-out event! We had over 250+ people, with 15 stations, from 10 different vendors and countless activities completed!

After winter break, we held the ever-popular Family Bingo on February 24, 2023. This was a sold-out event! We had over 310+ people playing bingo, 74 pizzas eaten, 10 celebrity callers, 10 Bingo Game winners, and countless consolation prize winners!

We’ll end the year with our This is Us Multicultural Night which will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023. This event will be a celebration where our students and families can come together to learn about the variety of cultures, countries, and traditions represented at Island Creek. We encourage families to contribute something from your country of heritage or from a country you know well. We have numerous activities planned to include bite-sized food samples representing 12 countries, 18 countries represented during the event, and musical performances by our students. Performances at the event include:

  • Piano performance (student)
  • Mongolian bowl balancing dance
  • Uyghur folk dance
  • Chinese fan dance
  • Performances from the Hayfield Secondary’s Ethiopian and Eritrean club

The Island Creek PTA will also have a silent auction at the event. Items available to bid on include Principal for Day, Front Office Helper, Washington Nationals Tickets, and more.

If you wish to prepare an activity or attend the event, please register online (https://tinyurl.com/PTAThisIsUs) by Friday, April 21. We hope all our families can attend! Please email Jane Horowitz with questions.

We also put together faculty and staff appreciation events at the end of each quarter. Our next and final event is May 8 - 12. We'll offer opportunities to volunteer, and the signup form will be available the week of April 24. This year we will be rolling out the red carpet for our faculty and staff with the theme “Lights… Camera… Appreciation!!!”

Save the Date: May 9: PTA Board and Committee Elections

Please visit our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/islandcreekpta) for a list of open positions and candidates over the next few weeks. If you want to volunteer for one of these roles, please contact [email protected].

Lastly, we offered two sessions of after-school programs; Fall and Spring.

Thanks,

PTA Board

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Friday, April 21 (No School) -  Eid al Fitr, Student Holiday

Friday, April 28- Spirit Day: This is Us Multicultural Spirit Day: Wear heritage clothing/shirt representing a country of your choice; This is Us Multicultural Night (6:00-8:00

Wednesday, May 3: Bike and Roll to School Day

Thursday, May 4: SOL Reading Test (Grades 3-6)

May 8-12:  Staff Appreciation Week

Wednesday, May 10: SOL Math Test (Grades 3-6)

Friday, May 12: SOL Science Test (Grade 5)

Friday, May 29 (No School):  Memorial Day, Student and Staff Holiday

Friday, June 16: 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:20 pm) - Last Day of School

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Island Creek Beautification: Earth Day Sign-Up

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Island Creek Beautification: Earth Day Girl Scouts and PTA Celebrate Earth Day

Join the Island Girl Scout Troops and the ICES PTA as we celebrate Earth Day on April 22. 

Show your Croc pride and school spirit by volunteering to help clean up the school grounds on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Spread the word. We need your support!

Please take a moment to visit the Girl Scouts sign-up page to donate items or to volunteer with your family! Drop-off times for donations are on the signup form. The sign-up page can be accessed at: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f45ada82aabfdc70-ices#/

Thank you to Kingstowne Landscaping for your support and expertise as the Girl Scouts beautify the Island Creek Elementary school grounds.

Look out for more information about Earth Day and how you can make a difference from the PTA by email and on social media over the next few weeks.

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New Link for Earth Day Sign-Up Girl Scouts and PTA Celebrate Earth Day

Join the Island Girl Scout Troops and the ICES PTA as we celebrate Earth Day on April 22. 

Show your Croc pride and school spirit by volunteering to help clean up the school grounds on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Spread the word. We need your support!

Please take a moment to visit the Girl Scouts sign-up page to donate items or to volunteer with your family! Drop-off times for donations are on the signup form. The sign-up page can be accessed at: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f45ada82aabfdc70-ices#/

Thank you to Kingstowne Landscaping for your support and expertise as the Girl Scouts beautify the Island Creek Elementary school grounds.

Look out for more information about Earth Day and how you can make a difference from the PTA by email and on social media over the next few weeks.

7855 Morning View Lane, Alexandria, VA 22315 | Phone: 571-642-6300

Attendance: 571-642-6363 or Submit Absence Online

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Weekly Words - Apr 14

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Weekly Words April 14, 2023 We are Better Together! 

Dear Island Creek Community,

It’s hard to believe that the start of the first quarter is Monday. Your children have grown so much and the Island Creek Staff looks forward to supporting each student during the last 2 months of school.

If you have information that you believe is pertinent to your child’s placement for next year, please complete this form by Friday, May 12. Please reach out directly to me should you have any questions.

There will be no school next Friday, April 21. Eid al-Fitr, marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Fitr is from sunset April 20 to sunset April 21. Read more at Britannica.com.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and we look forward to welcoming our Island Creek Crocs back to school on Monday!

Your Proud Principal,

Jen Fallert

April is The Month of the Military Child! Join us in showing support for our military children during "Purple Up" day on Wednesday, April 19! Wear purple to show your support!

Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have more than 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. 

To show our support for all military-connected families, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” and wear purple on Wednesday, April 19. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force blue.  

Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military familiesSign up for the Military Families newsletter.

Last Chance - Yearbooks for Sale! 

Yearbooks for the 2022-2023 school year are available for purchase now ($20.00). To order yours, click on this link: Yearbooks by Lifetouch (https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/) and use the yearbook ID code: 14428823.  

Order by: Wednesday, April 19

Please keep in mind that ordering online is the only way to guarantee that your student(s) will receive a yearbook. Any in-person sales are done on a first come, first serve basis. 

March Madness: Tournament of Cookies The Winner is…Girl Scouts Thin Mints! On Autism Acceptance Day, Ms. Morrison read “A Day with no Words” Fifth Grade Students exemplify Portrait of a Graduate skills by interviewing each other Ms. Bank and Ms. Rozycki displayed artwork from 30 students at the Hayfield Pyramid Art Show Class Placement: Parent/Guardian Input

Our staff will be starting to create tentative class groupings this spring, with classroom assignments finalized in mid-August.  As we make these placements, we consider many factors including individual student information, teacher input, and social relationships. Every class will have a blend of children with diverse needs, personalities, and learning interests. Due to the many factors we must consider in creating classroom placements, including the staffing of our teachers, requests for a specific teacher cannot be honored.

If you have information that you believe is pertinent to your child’s placement for next year, please complete this form by Friday, May 12. There is no need to complete the form if you do not have any information you would like us to consider. 

Kindergarten and New Student Registration

We are excited to welcome our newest Crocs to Island Creek Elementary School for the 2023-24 school year! 

Beginning March 1st, we will accept registrations on any school day between 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. Please call prior to arriving to make sure the registrar is available. You may begin this process by completing the Registration Intake Form.

If you have new neighbors or rising Kindergarteners in your neighborhood, please share this information with them

Screening for School-Based AAP Services

Screening for school-based AAP services (Levels II & III) is done schoolwide in the spring to determine services for the next school year.  Parents or guardians may initiate the screening for school-based (level II and III) services by submitting the AAP School-Based Services (Level II-III) Referral Form to the Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART) at Island Creek ES prior to spring screening, no later than Friday, April 28, 2023. Please see the AAP Spring Newsletter and the AAP website for more information about AAP Programs and levels of service. Multiple criteria are used to screen students for all levels of AAP services.  Parents or guardians who submit a referral will be notified by Island Creek of their student’s eligibility status by Friday, June 2, 2023.  If you have any questions or to submit the referral form, please contact the AART, Amy Ivey, at [email protected].

April Spirit Days at Island Creek This is Us Multicultural Night- Registration Extended to Friday, April 21

We hope everyone received our communication with information regarding our inaugural This is Us Multicultural Night to be held on Friday, April 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This event will be a celebration where our students and families can come together to learn about the variety of cultures, countries, and traditions represented at Island Creek. We encourage families to contribute something from your country of heritage or from a country you know well. We have numerous activities planned to include musical performances by our students. If you wish to prepare an activity or simply attend the event, please register online by Friday, April 21. We hope all our families are able to attend! Please email Jane Horowitz with questions.

SOL Testing Dates (Grades 3-6)

Please mark your calendar for Grades 3-6 Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing.  It is important that your child arrives to school on time on SOL test dates, get a good night's sleep the night before, and eats a healthy breakfast. All SOL Testing will take place in the morning.

Girl Scouts Celebrate Earth Day

Join the Island Girl Scout Troops and the ICES PTA as we celebrate Earth Day on April 22. 

Show your Croc pride and school spirit by volunteering to help clean up the school grounds on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Spread the word. We need your support!

Please take a moment to visit the Girl Scouts signup page to donate items or to volunteer with your family! Drop-off times for donations are on the signup form.

Thank you to Kingstowne Landscaping for your support and expertise as the Girl Scouts beautify the Island Creek Elementary school grounds.

Look out for more information about Earth Day and how you can make a difference from the PTA by email and on social media over the next few weeks.

STEM Fair - May 13

Head over to Thomas Jefferson High School on Saturday, May 13 for a FREE hands-on STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) fair! One of the popular exhibitors is Robotics for Youth and there will also be 50+ labs and hands-on demonstrations to explore.

This event is hosted by and held at Thomas Jefferson High School in Alexandria! Check out this link -  to reserve a free ticket!  for this parent/child event.

Who: Students in grades K-12 (all students must be accompanied by an adult)

What: Techstravaganza 2023 Techstravaganza 2023

Where: TJ High School – 6560 Braddock Road, Alexandria

When:  Saturday, May 13 from 10:00am-4:00pm  Note: You and your student may attend for any portion of the event-you do not need to be there all day.

If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to the event coordinators at: [email protected] or email Mrs. Murray at [email protected].

Institute for the Arts: Summer classes  Follow Island Creek ES on Social Media Twitter: @islandcreekes

FACEBOOK:  Island Creek Elementary School

Jen Fallert, Principal (Twitter): @FallertJen

Click to view the 2022-2023 FCPS School Calendar            

  • Wednesday, April 19 – Month of the Military Child and Virginia’s Purple Up! Day; Wear purple
  • Friday, April 21 (No School) -  Eid al Fitr, Student Holiday
  • Friday, April 28- Spirit Day: This is Us Multicultural Spirit Day: Wear heritage clothing/shirt representing a country of your choice; This is Us Multicultural Night (6:00-8:00)
  • Thursday, May 4- SOL Reading Test (Grades 3-6)
  • Wednesday, May 10- SOL Math Test (Grades 3-6)
  • Friday, May 12- SOL Science Test (Grade 5)
  • Friday, May 29 (No School) -  Memorial Day, Student and Staff Holiday
  • Friday, June 16: 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:20 pm) - Last Day of School

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