Weekly Words
June 10, 2021
Congratulations to Island Creek's Sixth Grade Class!
We at Island Creek are very proud of our students and all they have accomplished this year during these unprecedented times. They have shown great resiliency in their commitment to furthering their education and we see a bright future for all of them! Promotion Ceremony Photos
2 Hour Early Release on Last Day of School
Middle and elementary schools will operate on a 2-hour early release schedule on the last day of school - Friday, June 11, 2021.
Island Creek Elementary will release at 1:30 PM.
Information for the last day of school schedule has been updated on the standard school year calendar posted online
Important Upcoming Events
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Wednesday, June 9 - Friday, June 11 - School Laptops Returned
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Friday, June 11 - Last Day of School (2 Hour Early Release)
End of the Year Laptop Return
FCPS has mandated that all FCPS student laptops be collected NO LATER than June 11. The only exceptions are for students enrolled in a summer school program who need their laptop to participate.
IN-PERSON STUDENTS will return their laptops and chargers to the classroom on Wednesday, June 9. They may continue to use their laptops at school for the rest of the week, but they are not to go home after June 9.
VIRTUAL STUDENTS are asked to start returning laptops and chargers on Wednesday, June 9, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, when possible; however they are not required to turn in laptops until Friday, June 11 by 12:00 pm. Teachers have been asked to avoid any essential instruction, activities or celebrations after 12:00 pm.
IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, please complete this ICES Student Laptop Return Form for EACH virtual learning student in your family. Staff members will be ready outside the front doors of the school to receive your laptop. Remember to bring your charger!
Please direct any questions you have about the laptop return process to your child’s classroom teacher, including inquiries about financial replacement for missing laptops or chargers.
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Medication Pick-up from School Health Room
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 1:00 PM on Friday, June 11, 2021. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
Kindergarten/New Student Registration is Open
Parents of Kindergarteners and New Students should complete the New Student Registration intake form. Your information will be submitted to our school Student Information Assistant, Theresa Painter, who will be able to assist you with the registration process.
Current Island Creek students do not need to re-register.
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Has or Will Your Address Be Changing?
If you have moved or will be moving before the end of the school year, please inform Theresa Painter at tepainter@fcps.edu. This will ensure that your family will continue to get important information for the rest of this school year. Please note that even if you have, or will, move out of the Island Creek boundary before the end of the school year, your child(ren) can continue at Island Creek through the last day of school.
Bell Schedule for 2021-2022 School Year
| General Education (K-6) |
8:35 AM - 3:20 PM |
| PAC (Monday & Wednesday) |
9:00 AM - 12:20 PM |
| PAC (Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday) |
9:00 AM - 3:45 PM |
| Preschool (Morning) |
9:00 AM - 12:20 PM |
| Preschool (Afternoon) |
12:25 PM - 3:45 PM |
School Supply Kits & Supply Lists
Get a head start on the 2021-2022 school year by pre-purchasing your child’s school supplies!
The teachers have identified the 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!
Island Creek Elementary School Supply Kits
Kindergarten Supply List
First Grade Supply List
Second Grade Supply List
Third Grade Supply List
Fourth Grade Supply List
Fifth Grade Supply List
Sixth Grade Supply List
 Register Now for Fairfax County Summer Camp Programs
Fairfax County’s Neighborhood and Community Services offers several summer camp programs from June through August for students ranging from rising 1st graders to teens. For registration and more information, visit the Fairfax County site.
Summer Camps for Students with Special Needs
The FCPS Parent Resource Center has a helpful resource for finding summer activities for students with special needs. The list does not indicate recommendations or endorsements by Fairfax County Public Schools or the Parent Resource Center. Please contact the camps directly for fees and availability.
Fairfax County Public Library’s Summer Reading Adventure
The Fairfax County Public Library’s Summer Reading Adventure, Tails & Tales, will take place from June 11 to August 13. The preferred method for signing up is online through the FCPL website or by downloading the Beanstack App on a mobile device. Paper logs will be available at branches starting June 11. Everyone who signs up will be entered into a drawing for a gift card. Participants earn badges either by reading or by doing a combination of reading and activities. Participants who earn 5 and 10 badges will be entered into drawings for gift cards. More information about the program can be found here.
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Free Summer Tutoring from Junior Scholars
Junior Scholars is a student-run nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that students everywhere have equal opportunities to succeed - regardless of race, religion, or economic status. Qualified high school tutors will provide free, online 1-hour tutoring sessions in math or science using Google Meet. Tutors work towards fostering a friendly bond with all students, balancing learning while having fun along the way. To book a lesson for your child, check out this Booking Guide or email juniorscholarsnova@gmail.com with any questions/concerns.
School Year Resources
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