Weekly Words
May 10, 2024
Dear Island Creek Families,
A heartfelt thank you to our PTA and families for showering the Island Creek Staff with appreciation! Staff loved the delicious treats and sweet cards. An extra special Thank you to Corinne Kunkel, Karie Jordan, and Jodi VanWoerkom who led the PTA’s appreciation efforts and beautifully decorated the lounge. We are so fortunate to have an amazing community!
Best of luck to our Croc in Motion students and staff who will be participating in tomorrow’s race! Thank you to Lindsey Barber, Sarah Kubicek, Rebecca Laws, Virginia Ughade, Deb Tien, Maria Agurcia, and Samantha Jacobson.
To continue to instill a love of reading, Island Creek will have our 2nd Annual Read-A-Thon from Wednesday, May 22-Friday, May 31! Students will record the number of minutes they read (or are read to) daily. There will be prizes!!
- Every Croc student received a bookmark yesterday with a fun animal fact!
- Every student who raises at least $10, will receive a Croc Keychain!
- The student from each class who reads the most minutes, will receive a prize!
- The class that reads the most number of minutes will receive a pizza or ice cream prize (one lower grade, one upper grade)!
Have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy the beautiful weather and spend time with a good book!
All the best,
Jen Fallert
Principal
jrfallert@fcps.edu
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.
1st and 3rd Grade Book Buddies!
Bike and Roll to School was a huge success!
Save the Dates: Spring SOL Testing for Grades 3-6
Island Creek’s 2nd Annual Read-A-Thon!
(May 22-31)
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Library Books due Friday, May 31
Students have enjoyed reading so many books this year! A few important dates are coming up quickly. Our last day for checking out books in the library will be Friday, May 24th. All library books are due on Friday, May 31st. Please help your child(ren) locate and return all their books! Thank you for your support from home.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions. Our Crocs have been learning about contributions from Asian American and Pacific Islanders on the morning news.
Jewish American Heritage Month
May is designated Jewish American Heritage Month to recognize the history of Jewish contributions to American culture and acknowledge the diverse achievements of the Jewish community in the U.S. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Next week our Crocs will learn about contributions from Jewish Americans on the morning news.
6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Family Summit Resources Available Online
Did you miss the FCPS Family Summit in April? Videos of the welcome session, guest speakers, service awards, and online special education resource fair are now available. View our YouTube playlist to find helpful information on parenting, opioids, accommodations, special services, and other topics. Read about the speakers and sessions on the Family Summit webpage.
Fairfax County Government Virtual Parent Cafe: Teaching Your Kids to be Safe at Home and Safe Alone
Children and young teens need more than a cell phone to keep them safe when they’re home alone. It’s important to develop a family plan to ensure safety, especially in the summer. Join us Tuesday, May 14 for a facilitated discussion on what to consider and how to create family rules and plans. Fairfax County parents or guardians with children ages 0-18 years old are welcome at this group which meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Sign up by sending an email or call 703-324-7720 to register at least one business day before the Parent Café date. Learn more about parenting resources.
 Click to view the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar
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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: All Library Books due; 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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