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
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 lmbarber@fcps.edu or Jlmagagnoli@fcps.edu .
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 Parentingeducation@fairfaxcounty.gov, or access the Parenting Education Programs webpage.
Click to view the 2022-2023 FCPS School Calendar
- Monday, May 22 – Wednesday, May 31: Read-A-Thon
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Monday, May 29 (No School): Memorial Day, Student and Staff Holiday
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Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2: Turn in Read-A-Thon Reading Log and funds raised
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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
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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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