Holiday Greetings
The winter break is now upon us. We hope all our Island Creek families have a safe and happy holiday season. Thank you to all of our families who were so giving and kind to us over the past week. The generosity of our school community is amazing. Take care and we will see you in the New Year!
Important Upcoming Dates
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Monday, December 20 - Friday, December 31 - Winter Break
Tomorrow, December 17, will be the last full day of school before winter break. Students will return to school on Monday, January 3, 2022.
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Monday, January 17 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (no classes)
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Thursday, January 20 - End of Second Quarter (2 hour early release)
School will dismiss at 1:20 PM.
Office Hours for Winter Break
The main office and school building will be closed from Monday, December 20 through Friday, December 31. We will re-open on Monday, January 3, 2022.
Social-Emotional Learning Screener (K-6)
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) commits to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social and emotional learning (SEL). The School Board has approved a screener to review students’ skills and experiences in these areas. FCPS staff will use the screener to identify strengths and needs for students in grades K-12. The screener provides information regarding students’ experiences and how staff can support their needs.
SEL skills include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. The screener will review these skills, as well as students’ relationships, feelings of belonging, feelings about their school environment, and mood. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success.
Students in grades K-2 will be screened in the winter and spring. In these grade levels, teachers will complete a survey on their observations of students' skills and experiences. Students in grades 3-6 will be screened in the winter and spring. In these grade levels, students will reflect and report on their own skills and experiences. Screener data will only be accessible to teachers, administrators, and staff with legitimate educational interests. Results will be maintained in secure files and databases accessible only to these individuals.
More information, including a short video about the SEL screener in FCPS and the screener questions, can be found on the SEL Screener webpage.
If you would like to opt your child out of the SEL Screener, you can do so here. Please email to completed form to sjrowland@fcps.edu and tepainter@fcps.edu.
Library to Go – Handpicked for Pickup
Fairfax County Public Libraries, Library to Go, a concierge book selection service, makes it easy to get your next great read in three steps:
- Complete the FCPL Library to Go form to communicate your reading preferences to the library staff.
- Library staff will hand-select materials and let you know when the materials are ready.
- Go by your selected public library branch and pick up the books.
This service requires a library card. Access My Library Account for information on how to apply for a free library card.
The Beanstalk Challenge
Beanstalk is the tool used by Fairfax County Public Libraries to present and track reading challenges. Students can sign-up and use Beanstalk to log books they have read to track reading progress. Libraries host challenges throughout the year and for some challenges, students can earn prizes for reading. In between challenges, readers can continue to log their books on the site to keep track of their reading. Students or families can Register an account at Beanstalk to start recording books they have read. A library account isn’t required to register.
School Year Resources
Stay In Touch
Please stay in touch with us throughout the year by:
Technology Resources
- FCPS Parent Technology Help Desk - 833-921-3277
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Online Databases and eBooks - FCPS provides access to many print and digital products for all of our students and their families, to support research, learning, and recreational reading. Login information is available from your school library.
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