Weekly Words
May 2, 2024
Dear Island Creek Families,
Happy May! Next week is Staff Appreciation Week and we're excited to celebrate our amazing team. Together with the PTA, we'll be showering our staff with extra love and appreciation.
SOL testing begins next week. Our 3rd and 4th grade students take the Reading SOL on Wednesday, May 8. Our 5th and 6th Grade students take the Reading SOL on Thursday, May 9. Please ensure that your child(ren) have a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive to school on time.
As a reminder, tomorrow is Orthodox Greek Friday and school will be closed for students.
Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for entrusting us with your amazing children!
All the best,
Jen Fallert, Principal
jrfallert@fcps.edu
No School for Students Tomorrow
Friday, May 3, is Orthodox Good Friday, and a teacher workday. Millions of Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday” to remember the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. There will be no school for students that day.
6th Grade All-County Choral Festival
Congratulations to Sarah Laird, Deb Tien, and seven 6th Graders for this Saturday afternoon’s amazing performance at the 6th Grade All-County Choral Festival!
Please congratulate our seven 6th Grade Crocs!
- McKinsey
- Avni
- Kelsey
- Delina
- Keira
- Nishka
- Jordan
 
Congratulations to our Croc Stars!
 
Thank you Island Creek Bus Drivers!
A visit from Fairfax County Police and Fire Departments
Our kindergarteners loved the visit from Fairfax County's Police Department and our local Fire Station.
 
6th Grade Field Trip to the Frontier Culture Museum
Yearbook Orders
Online ordering for yearbooks has closed but we are still accepting cash and checks (make payable to: Barksdale School Portraits), $25.00.
Class Placement: Parent/Guardian Input (optional) due Friday, May 17
Our staff will be starting to create tentative class groupings this spring, with classroom assignments finalized in mid-August. As we make these placements, we consider many factors including individual student information, teacher input, and social relationships. Every class will have a blend of children with diverse needs, personalities, and learning interests. Due to the many factors we consider in creating classroom placements, including the staffing of our teachers, requests for a specific teacher cannot be honored.
If you have information that you believe is pertinent to your child’s placement for next year, please complete this form by Friday, May 17. There is no need to complete the form if you do not have any information you would like us to consider.
FCPS Cares Program
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Island Creek Elementary. We love our Croc Staff!
Bike and Roll to School Day: Wednesday, May 8
We are celebrating and encouraging students to include a safe route to school as part of a healthy and active lifestyle. Students who ride their bikes can park their bikes during the school day in the gym. Please bring your bike to the back of the school and into the gym, at Door #6. Students who are in SACC, childcare or not within walking distance are welcome to participate with parent approval/ supervision. We will have a small prize and stickers for all!
If you ride your bike to school:
- All students must wear a helmet. Fairfax County law requires any-one under 15 to wear a helmet.
- Check their equipment: Air, Brakes and Chain
- Obey all traffic laws, a bicycle is a vehicle
- See and be seen
- Go with the flow of traffic, ride on the right.
- Be predictable, stay alert
- If riding on a sidewalk, yield to pedestrians and walk your bike if the sidewalk is crowded with walkers
- Beware of cars coming out of driveways if you ride on the sidewalk
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Save the Dates: Spring SOL Testing for Grades 3-6
Island Creek’s 2nd Annual Read-A-Thon!
(May 22-31)
6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
☀️ Save the Date for FCPS' Summer Extravaganza
Don't miss a day of family fun and learning at FCPS' Summer Extravaganza!
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., where students will be able to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth.
Representatives from local businesses, Fairfax County Public Library, and the Fairfax County Park Authority are participating in the Summer Extravaganza. Community organizations, such as Neighborhood Community Services, will be at the event as well. All will have learning activities, tips, and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, story time, and student performances — all at no cost!
Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.
Fairfax County Government School Age Child Care
Fairfax County Government’s School Age Child Care (SACC) program provides fun, safe, and educational care for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Care is available before school, after school, and during school breaks in select Fairfax County public elementary schools and community centers. SACC registration is now open for the 2024-25 school year and the Camp Fairfax summer program.
Healthy Together Fairfax
The Fairfax County Health Department invites families to an engaging, free community event centered around health and active living! Healthy Together Fairfax will be held on Sunday, May 19, from 12-3 pm at Franconia Park. Find more information about the event HERE.
Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. A virtual forum will be held on Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 p.m.
Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
Super Saturday at Hayfield
The Sophomore Class of 2026 is hosting an indoor field day for students in grades 3-6. Register here to attend the event (cost: $20.00).
 Click to view the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar
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Friday, May 3: No school for students; Teacher Work Day
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Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10: Staff Appreciation Week
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Wednesday, May 8: Bike and Roll to School Day
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Wednesday, May 22 – Friday, May 31: Island Creek Read-A-Thon
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Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Holiday (School closed for students and staff)
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Wednesday, May 29: Spring Band Concert
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Friday, May 31: Field Day (Rain date: Friday, June 7):
- 9:00-11:20 (KDG-2nd Grade)
- 9:45-10:45 (PAC, AM ECCB)
- 12:30-2:50 (3rd-6th Grade)
- 1:30-2:30 (PM ECCB)
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Thursday, June 6: Spring Strings Concert
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Wednesday, June 12: Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony (9:00, Gymnasium); Last day of the 2023-2024 School Year (2-hour early dismissal, 1:20)
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