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Croc Rock-N-Run = Fun!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Croc Rock-N-Run yesterday. We were so happy to see many students, staff, volunteers, and parents cheering and dancing. You can visit our Facebook page to view videos and photographs from the Croc Rock-N-Run. We encourage you to share your photos in the comments. We have a separate post for each timeslot!

We've reached our goal of $45,000 and exceeded it! We're currently at $46,774. Can we get $50K by Sunday night?

The Fundraiser will close on Sunday, September 24. We'll announce the classroom and individual leaderboard winners next week!

PTA Membership Challenge!

We have a membership challenge underway. If we can reach 300 members by Sunday night, the PTA will provide popsicles to students during lunch! You can purchase an individual membership or family bundles here. We are currently at 203 members!

We invite students, mom, dad, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and the community to join the PTA!

"Walk of Fame" Registration and Trunk Sign Up

Please register your child(ren) to attend the event. You will be asked to indicate the number of adults attending during checkout. Registration for this event is free, but you can also change your registration to include a donation to purchase candy for the event. 

We will use the registration numbers for parents and children to ensure enough trunks, candy, and food trucks.

We are collecting candy, non-candy items, or giveaway items to provide to our trunk volunteers. We will collect candy at Island Creek's main office from October 9 - 19.

If you would like to host a trunk, please sign up here.

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Dear Island Creek Families, 

We look forward to welcoming students and families tomorrow to Island Creek's annual Back to School Extravaganza!

Sincerely,

Jen Fallert, Principal

Karen Baxter, Assistant Principal

Back to School Extravaganza Medication Drop Off

Families who need to drop off medication for their child may do so during our Back to School Extravaganza on Thursday, August 17 from 8:30-4:00. Mediciation must be given to Nancy Hertzog, our Public Health Nurse, or Yuri Campos, our School Health Aid. FCPS policy does not permit medication to be dropped off with any other staff members other than the Public Health Nurse or School Health Aid.

Preparing for and Paying for Meals at School

Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meals benefits. School breakfast for students costs $1.75. Lunch is $3.25 for elementary students and $3.50 for middle, secondary, and high school students.

Free and Reduced-Price Meals

The application for free and reduced-priced meals is now available for the 2023-24 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price lunch last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible for the 2023-24 school year, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost. 

Paying With MySchoolBucks

The best way to purchase meals (and keep food lines moving!) is to use MySchoolBucks. Set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today. Our front office staff can help with any questions. 

MySchoolBucks accounts can be set up to add money to the account automatically, as needed. Families with multiple children can use the same MySchoolBucks account. Visit FCPS’ Food and Nutrition webpage for more information.

First Day of School

Island Creek Staff Members will be available to help students find their classroom on the first day of school, Monday, August 21. Doors to school will open at 8:20 a.m, and school officially begins at 8:35 a.m. 

Because of our concern for safety and our desire to begin establishing important routines on the first day of school, we do not allow parents to walk children to classrooms on the first day of school, with the exception of our kindergarten students and new to Island Creek students.  

Parents of returning students in Grades 1 – 6, please say “goodbye” at the front door. We will have plenty of staff on hand to help your child find their classroom once they are inside the building. We appreciate your understanding as to why we have this policy.

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Dear Island Creek Families, 

Excitement is in the air as staff prepare to welcome our Crocs! Thank you to FCPS as our parking lot white lines and curb have been repainted as well as our safety line on the sidewalk at Kiss & Ride. We are also appreciative of our Custodial Team for their deep cleaning of the building.

Enjoy the last week of summer vacation!

Sincerely,

Jen Fallert, Principal

Karen Baxter, Assistant Principal

Sixth Grade Chat and Chew Class Assignments

Our staff has been strategic with class placements for the 2023-2024 school year. We take into account student strengths, learning styles and peers in the classroom along with strengths of our staff. We will share class placements with families via email by 5pm on Tuesday, August 15. As Island Creek is a dedicated Professional Learning Community, teachers at every grade level collaborate interdependently throughout the school year to support the academic and social-emotional achievement of all students.  All teachers are highly qualified and were selected as members of the Island Creek staff because they meet the high standards and expectations we have in our community. Island Creek Staff are excited to meet their students on Thursday, August 17 at the Back to School Extravaganza!

Back to School Extravaganza Medication Drop Off

Families who need to drop off medication for their child may do so during our Back to School Extravaganza on Thursday, August 17 from 8:30-4:00. Mediciation must be given to Nancy Hertzog, our Public Health Nurse, or Yuri Campos, our School Health Aid. FCPS policy does not permit medication to be dropped off with any other staff members other than the Public Health Nurse or School Health Aid.

Preparing for and Paying for Meals at School

Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meals benefits. School breakfast for students costs $1.75. Lunch is $3.25 for elementary students and $3.50 for middle, secondary, and high school students.

Free and Reduced-Price Meals

The application for free and reduced-priced meals is now available for the 2023-24 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price lunch last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible for the 2023-24 school year, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost. 

Paying With MySchoolBucks

The best way to purchase meals (and keep food lines moving!) is to use MySchoolBucks. Set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today. Our front office staff can help with any questions. 

MySchoolBucks accounts can be set up to add money to the account automatically, as needed. Families with multiple children can use the same MySchoolBucks account. Visit FCPS’ Food and Nutrition webpage for more information.

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Good morning Island Creek Families, 

We are thrilled to welcome each of you to the 2023-2024 School Year at Island Creek! Our schoolwide teams meet this summer for planining reaffirming how deeply committed the Island Creek Staff is to every student, every day, and doing whatever it takes to ensure each student is successul throughout the school day.

Our schoowldie committtess that met this summer inlclude: Compass Team; Mutli-Tiered Systems of Support; Equity and Family Enagagement; and Social Emotional Learning and Positive Behavior Apporach.  Throughout the school year, we will be sharing updates on the important work they undergo keeping students at the center of our collective "why".          

Mrs. Baxter and I have enjoyed meeting and reconnecting with many Island Creek families and students at our Popsicles on the Playground events! This morning we have another posicle event with our rising Kindergarten students and families. Additionally, we are looking forward to our "Chat and Chew" at 11:30 today with our Sixth Grade students.

We look forward to welcoming all of our Croc families and child(ren) back to school!

Please feel free to reach out to me anytime ([email protected]).

Best,

Jen Fallert, Principal

Upcoming Dates

 

Today, Thursday, August 10:

•  (10:00-11:00, Playground):Rising Kindergarten Students & Family 
• (11:30-1:00, Library): Sixth Grade Students Chat-and-Chew (students only)

Friday, August 11:  (9:00-10:00 and 1:00-2:00, Door 1): Welcome Tours for Families New to Island Creek 

Tuesday, August 15th- By 5pm: Class Placements will be emailed out to families.

Thursday, August 17:  Back to School Extravaganza (see times below)

Monday, August 21:  First Day of 2023-2024 School Year (doors open at 8:20 with late bell at 8:35)

Birthday Treats - edbile treats for birthdays are not allowed in school.

No Dogs on School Grounds - with the exception of service animals, dogs are not allowed on FCPS school grounds, playgrounds, or sport fields.

Driver's License- to enter the building you must have a valid driver's license 

Food Delivery - we do not accept food deliveries. FCPS Food Services provides breakfast and lunch daily and has a grant that provides free or reduced-price meals for students who qualify.

Sign Up for SIS ParentVue

Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. 

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.

🍎 Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications Available

According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals receive breakfast and lunch at school at no cost. 

Families in FCPS that are earning less than 185% of the poverty level can receive meals for their students at no cost. Families should complete the application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. 

Apply on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage. 

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School Parking Lot Closures

The parking lots at Island Creek will have lines and curbs repainted on Tuesday, 8/8 and Wednesday, 8/9.  Please make note of the following:

• Tuesday, August 8:  Bus parking lot closed for repainting
• Wednesday, August 9:  Kiss & Ride lot closed for repainting

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Upcoming Popsicles Events

Monday, July 31 (3:30-4:30, Playground): Rising Grades 3-5 Students & Families: Popsicles on the Playground

Tuesday, August 8 (3:30-4:30, Playground): Families New to Island Creek: Popsicles on the Playground

Thursday, August 10 (10:00-11:00, Playground): Kindergarten Play Date for Rising Kindergarten Students & Families

Thursday, August 10 (11:30-1:00, Cafeteria): Sixth Grade Students Chat-and-Chew (students only)

Friday, August 11 (9:00-10:00 and 1:00-2:00, Door 1): Island Creek Welcome Tours for Families New to Island Creek

Popsicles with Rising 1st and 2nd Grade students and families

Thank you to our rising 1st and 2nd Grade students and families for attending last week's popsicle event! It was wonderful reconnecting with so many students and families, as well as meeting those new to Island Creek. Thank you to two of our First Grade Teachers, Ms. Krista Edwards and Ms. Samantha Jacobson, for taking time from their summer break to meet students and families.

FCPS Equity Symposium

Island Creek had seven staff members attend the FCPS Summer Equity Symposium earlier this week. The Equity  Symposium is an opportunity for all FCPS employees to come together to engage in learning that promotes growth, reflection, and continuous improvement as we seek a culture of inclusivity, equity, diversity, and belonging. Thank you to the following staff members for engaging in this work:

Sharon  Blandford (2nd Grade Teacher), Rachel Blumenthal (Reading Specialist), Daphne Callendar (ESOL Teacher), Becky Laws (3rd Grade Teacher) Christine Tragakis (Special Education Teacher), Karen Baxter (Assistant Principal), and Jen Fallert (Principal)

Looking for Substitutes

We are always looking for kind and caring substitute teachers and substitute instructional assistants to ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers and instructional assistants need to be out of the classroom. Substitute teaching is a great opportunity for future teachers, stay-at-home family members, retirees, college students, part-time employees, and anyone who wants to make a difference! Substitute instructional assistant pay will be $17.08 per hour and substitute teacher pay will be $19.05 per hour for the 2023-24 school year.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply on-line. Also, you can sign up for a virtual, one hour substitute information session here.  

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Cancellation: July 27 and July 28 Popsicles on the Playground

Dear Island Creek Families,

Due to the Heat Advisory and Excessive Heat Watch issued by the National Weather Service for the next two days, we will not host Popsicles on the Playground on Thursday for Friday.

The Popsicle event for Rising Grades 3-5 students and families has been rescheduled for Monday, 7/31 from 3:30-4:30.

The Popsicle Event for Rising Kindergarten students and families will be held on Thursday, 8/10 from 10:00-11:00.

Access to Extreme Heat Resources within Fairfax County may be accessed here. 

Stay cool!

Jen Fallert

Island Creek Principal

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Save the Date:

The Island Creek Staff coridally invites students and families to our annual Back To School Extravaganza to be held on Thursday, August 17 (times shown below). We look fowarding to welcoming all of our Croc students and Staff to an amazing 2023-2024 School Year!

Reminder:

Tomorrow, Friday, July 21, Ms. Fallert and Ms. Baxter are hosting Popsicles on the Playground for Rising 1st and 2nd Grade students and families from 4:00-5:00

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Dear Island Creek Families,

I am excited to share that next Friday, July 21 is our first popsicle event! We  invite our Rising 1st Grade and 2nd Grade students and families to join us on the playground from 4:00-5:00 to reconnect with friends and make new ones. Ms. Baxter and I look forward to seeing you.

As you may have noticed at the top of our newsletter we have a new logo. Our new Croc logo was 20 years in the making and a heartfelt thank you to Ms. Meredith "Cosi" Cosier (Cameron Elementary, STEAM Teacher) for her creative and digital expertise with our updated logo. When students return to school, they will be deciding on the name of our new Croc logo.  Additonally, thanks to the efforts of the Island Creek staff and input from families last Spring, our "CROCS" acronym has been updated (shown below) and will be displayed throughout the school. Staff will explicitly teach "CROCS" at the beginnning of the year with interactive modeling and will review, revisit, and reinforce throughout the school year. 

I hope all of our students, families, and staff are having a wonderful summer filled with special memories and great books! We miss you and are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the new school year on Monday, August 21!

Your Proud Principal,

Jen Fallert

"CROCS" School Beautification

Have you seen the new rubber flooring on our preschool playground? The children and staff love it!

More exciting beaufitication news....in the near future, our basketball blacktop area will be milled, paved, and have new lines painted! 

Preschool Water Day! Join the Island Creek Staff

Island Creek is looking for dedicated, caring and passionate educators to join our staff. We have the following openings for the 2023-2024 School Year.

- Preschool Special Education Teacher

- Art Teacher (2 days/week)

If you have a love for working with children and collaborating with amazing educators, please send your resume to Jen Fallert at [email protected] 

Island Creek is hiring Student Monitors

Island Creek is hiring student monitors for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please email Karen Baxter at [email protected] and use this link to apply. We are looking for candidates who can work Monday-Friday, 8:10am- 3:40pm.

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; and has general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

Hourly pay: $16.85

What is ParentVue and how do you sign up?

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.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Student Information Assistant, Ms. Theresa Painter ([email protected]) or our School Based Technology Specialist, Mark Moran ([email protected]). 

Understanding the Proposed 2023 Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning

The Virginia Department of Education has proposed new mathematics standards to be taught at every grade level. This webinar is intended to help families understand the changes in the math standards and how families can provide feedback.

Webinar Highlights:

• How are the Mathematics Standards of Learning changing?
• What is the timeline for FCPS to adopt the new 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning?
• How do the proposed standards help students connect concepts with computation?
• How can families provide feedback on the 2023 draft standards?

July 27, 2023 7-7:30 p.m. July 28, 2023 10-10:30 a.m.

Register for Understanding the Proposed 2023 Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning

Summer Events at Island Creek

Friday, July 21 (4:00-5:00, Playground): Rising Grades 1-2 Students & Families: Popsicles on the Playground

Thursday, July 27 (4:00-5:00, Playground): Rising Grades 3-5 Students & Families: Popsicles on the Playground

Friday, July 28 (2:00-3:00, Playground):Kindergarten Play Date for Rising Kindergarten Students & Families

Tuesday, August 8 (3:30-4:30, Playground): Families New to Island Creek: Popsicles on the Playground

Thursday, August 10 (10:00-11:00, Playground): Kindergarten Play Date for Rising Kindergarten Students & Families

Thursday, August 10 (11:30-1:00, Cafeteria): Sixth Grade Students Chat-and-Chew (students only)

Friday, August 11 (9:00-10:00 and 1:00-2:00, Door 1): Island Creek Welcome Tours for Families New to Island Creek

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Happy Summer!

Dear Island Creek Families,

I hope all of our Croc Families are enjoying a wonderful summer!

The Island Creek Custodial Team has been busy cleaning the inside of the building as we prepare to welcome over 200 students from 12 elementary schools for the Extended School Year (ESY) program starting Wednesday, July 5.  

Thank you to our wonderful PTA for purchasing a sensory path for our preschool hallway as it looks amazing! (Picture shown below)

Have a safe, festive Independence Day Holiday and spend time with a good book!

Your proud prinicpal,

Jen Fallert

Summer Office Hours

Island Creek’s summer office hours are 9:00am-12:00pm Monday thru Friday or by appointment.  

All FCPS Offices and Schools are closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 for the Independence Day Holiday.  Join the Island Creek Staff!

Island Creek is looking for dedicated, caring and passionate educators to join our staff. We have the following openings for the 2023-2024 School Year.

- Preschool Special Education Teacher

- Art Teacher (2 days/week)

- Preschool Autism Class Instructional Assistant (218 day contract)

If you have a love for working with children and collaborating with amazing educators, please send your resume to Jen Fallert at [email protected]  

Island Creek is Hiring Student Monitors

Island Creek is hiring student monitors for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please email Kathleen Black at [email protected] and use this link to apply. We are looking for candidates who can work Monday-Friday, 8:10am- 3:40pm.

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; and has general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

Hourly pay: $16.85

New to the Neighborhood - Make a registration appointment today!

Island Creek is always excited to welcome new families to the neighborhood! If you know of a new neighbor with school-aged children, please encourage them to make a registration appointment as early as possible. Early registrations help us solidify our staffing and prepare for a smooth opening of the school year. To make a registration appointment, please contact us at 571-642-6300.

School Supply Lists

 

 

Want to cross something off of your August to-do list?  Check out our 2023-2024 School Supply Lists, which are updated for next school year, and have one thing less to worry about at back to school time!

Thanks to the Island Creek PTA, you can also avoid the hassle of going in person by ordering supply kits online.

Summer Reading

Great news!  Students will still have access to our digital reading resources, as well as community resources available through the library.  Take a look at the list below to book your summer:

1. The Fairfax County Public Library has tons of print, audio, and Ebook options.  Go to the website on your computer or download the Libby by Overdrive app on your tablet or phone. 

• Get a temporary library card if needed!
• Directions on how to get started with ebooks/audiobooks.
• All library branches are now allowing holds to be picked up curbside.  Find details here!

MyOn has many books at a variety of levels, including many chapter books.

• Students log in with their FCPS username and password.

Tumblebooks has a variety of levels, including many chapter books.

• After signing in, click on the ebook tab for chapter bookss.

MackinVia is a collection of FCPS ebooks and audiobooks.

• Students log in with their FCPS username and password.

Summer Meals for Children

Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children free of charge.  Visit the Summer Meals website for more details.

PTA is looking for Croc Rock-N-Run Sponsors

We are excited to share that the PTA will host the Croc Rock-N-Run again this year! The date for the run is Friday, September 22 (rain date Friday, September 29) and families are invited to cheer their favorite student crocs!

Please visit https://tinyurl.com/RockNRun23 to learn more about sponsoring the run.

Summer Events at Island Creek

Friday, July 21 (4:00-5:00, Playground): Rising Grades 1-2 Students & Families: Popsicles on the Playground

Thursday, July 27 (4:00-5:00, Playground): Rising Grades 3-5 Students & Families: Popsicles on the Playground

Friday, July 28 (2:00-3:00, Playground):Kindergarten Play Date for Rising Kindergarten Students & Families

Tuesday, August 8 (3:30-4:30, Playground): Families New to Island Creek: Popsicles on the Playground

Thursday, August 10 (10:00-11:00, Playground): Kindergarten Play Date for Rising Kindergarten Students & Families

Thursday, August 10 (11:30-1:00, Cafeteria): Sixth Grade Students Chat-and-Chew (students only)

Friday, August 11 (9:00-10:00 and 1:00-2:00, Door 1): Island Creek Welcome Tours for Families New to Island Creek

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June 14, 2023

Dear Island Creek Families,

As a follow-up to Tuesday’s email, shown below is the latest information from the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) regarding yesterday's incident. We appreciate the update from the FCPD.

Sincerely,

Jen Fallert, Principal

Island Creek Elementary

 

Detectives Investigating a Reported Abduction Attempt Near School

Franconia Police District – FCPD detectives continue to investigate a report of an attempted abduction on Morning View Lane near Island Creek Elementary School.

At 4:15 p.m. yesterday, a 10-year-old child was walking near Island Creek Elementary School to go to a playground. A suspect, described as a Black man, 40-years-old, 6’1”, thin and bald, was reported to have grabbed the victim by the arm. The child was able to pull away and quickly run back to the school. The suspect was wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans and had a black backpack.

Officers with the assistance of our K9 and helicopter searched the area, but the man was not found. Detectives are continuing to investigate, and our Franconia District officers will have an increased presence in the neighborhood.

Detectives are asking our community members to review their home surveillance cameras. Surveillance can be shared on Neighbors by Ring.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.   

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim are receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

For ongoing updates, please read the FCPD blog and follow FCPD on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD. 

 

 

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June 13, 2023

Dear Island Creek Families,

Late this afternoon, a student came to the building and reported that they had been grabbed in the arm by a man while they were walking to our playground from their home. We called the parent and the Fairfax County Police, who are investigating this incident.

I want to take this moment to share some safety reminders for you and your child. If your child is approached by strangers on foot or in vehicles, they should run to a safe place to call 911. Here are additional safety tips.

1. Do not walk alone and walk in groups of two or more.
2. Never get into a vehicle with a stranger

1. If someone tries to pull you away or into a car fight, shout, scream, kick, bite, run, and tell.
2. Never take anything a stranger offers you—do not accept candy, food, or money from a stranger.
3. Do not walk alone in the dark.
4. Stay away from lonely places—do not go alone into deserted buildings, empty parking lots, or places where there are few people around.
5. Remain on school grounds during school hours.
6. Immediately tell responsible adults about any suspicious activities or people encountered to or from school and give as many details as possible. Even if you aren’t sure why it is suspicious, but doesn’t feel right, tell an adult.

All of us here at Island Creek are your partners in ensuring that your children are safe when they travel to and from school and are in our community.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jen Fallert

Principal

Island Creek Elementary

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