Island Creek Summer News

Are You Moving?

If you have moved or will be moving before the end of the school year, please be sure to contact Theresa Painter at tepainter@fcps.edu to let her know. Please note that computers and library books must be returned to the school prior to your move.

2020-2021 School Year Registrations Now In Process

We are now accepting all 20/21 School Year registrations. Please utilize our New Student Registration Signup Form  to begin the process. (current ICES Students do not need to re-register) If you have new neighbors, please pass along this information to them. 

Get a head start on the 2020-21 school year by pre-purchasing your child’s school supplies!

ORDER ONLINE BY JULY 15 - www.campussurvivalkits.com/islandcreek

Your child’s teacher has identified the personal and community school supplies needed for a successful year. In cooperation with the Island Creek PTA, Campus Survival Kits has assembled a Kit of all necessary supplies for one low price!

Avoid the stores and get all the supplies you need!

  • You’ll receive a complete set of the exact supplies identified by your child’s teacher. All brands, sizes, colors and styles have been designated by your child’s teacher.
  • Your child’s personal supplies will be delivered in a custom Island Creek Elementary drawstring backpack. (delivery will be made to the school in August. Alternate arrangements will be made in the case of extended distance learning)
  • The items identified as community supplies (tissues, wipes, etc.) will be delivered directly to your child’s teacher for easy collection and storage.
  • Your child’s personal supplies will be pre-labeled per the specific instructions provided by the teacher (if applicable).

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  • Based on the number of students who purchase a Kit, your child’s school will receive FREE refills on select items in January. That means the more parents who purchase a Kit now, the fewer requests parents will receive for more supplies during the year!

Kit Pricing Pre-K: $55 Kindergarten: $60 1st grade: $60 2nd grade: $62 3rd grade: $63 4th grade: $63 5th grade: $51 6th grade: $45

ORDER ONLINE BY JULY 15 - www.campussurvivalkits.com/islandcreek

Summer Reading Practice Resource

iReady instruction is available for K-6 elementary school students during June and July of 2020 at no cost.  This is to provide optional individual practice to students.  Lessons will be curated based on the student’s most recent test score in reading or mathematics during the fall or winter test window or with current grade level content and foundational skills. Reading instruction is available to students in grades K-6, while mathematics instruction is available to those students in grades 1-6.  Access to iReady will be turned off August 1, 2020.

Students can access iReady instruction through the FCPS public Universal Screener website, where they will enter their FCPS login credentials.  

Summer 2020 Distance Learning Programs

As the 2019-20 school year draws to a close, FCPS will continue distance learning for some students during the summer along with targeted intervention services. Although school buildings are expected to remain closed in June and July, there are several free virtual and online options to consider. Summer school info

Registration Now Open for ACE Online Summer Classes

Many Fairfax County residents are at home and struggling how to keep their minds engaged (and oftentimes off of more COVID-19 related news). As you search for affordable and engaging virtual learning options, FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) is hard at work bringing e-learning to you. Check out the listings for summer programs–ranging from workplace development training to foreign language to cooking demonstrations. Register now for an upcoming online class.

Technology Self Help

Self-Help guides have been posted in FCPS 24-7 Blackboard to help with quick troubleshooting. To access:

  1. Navigate to the “My FCPS” tab at the top
  2. Under the Continuity of Learning panel in the upper left, select either “Elementary Resources” or “Middle and High School Resources.” 
  3. On the next screen, you will see links in the left-hand side bar.  Scroll all the way down to “Support Resources” and select that link.The Support Resources screen provides several help guides for FCPS online resources.