Weekly Words
May 17, 2024
Dear Island Creek Families,
To continue to instill a love of reading, next week we will start 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 student received a bookmark last week 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 greatest number of minutes will receive a pizza or ice cream party (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
Field Day Volunteers Needed
On Friday, May 31, we will be hosting our annual Field Day! If you are interested in volunteering to operate a station, please sign-up with the link below.
Update:
Thank you to everyone who has already signed-up! We are looking for more afternoon volunteers - if you are viewing the sign-up genius on a cell phone, you will have to click 'next page' to see all of the slots available.
Field Day Sign-up Genius
Thank you for all your help!
Young Crocs in Motion Race
 
Communication and Collaboration at Island Creek!
 
Specials: Physical Education (PE)
During the fourth quarter in PE classes students in grades Kindergarten through 4th had a special visit from Elite Martial Arts Academy. These wonderful instructors led a PE class and walked the students through a typical Martial arts class.
All students in KDG- 6th grade practiced their foot skills during the next unit and learned about dribbling and passing skills used in soccer. All students had the challenge of not using their hands during the unit and they really had to put their foot skills to the test. We also had a day where students had to use their feet only to complete different cone flip challenges and use their critical and creative thinking skills.
All students in KDG- 6th also participated in fitness stations and practiced different exercises. Students in 4th , 5th, & 6th grade participated in functional fitness testing. This included the balance challenge, plank challenge, sit and reach challenge, shoulder stretch challenge and the step challenge. All students practiced running the Pacer test which is a VA wellness fitness test.
Our next few weeks of PE classes will be preparing for field day and practicing outdoor games that students can play outside of school during the summer.
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.
FCPS Summer Extravaganza
FCPS invites all families to get a jump on summer learning by participating in the Summer Extravaganza, an event designed to provide engaging, educational, enriching, and fun activities for Fairfax County students. Representatives from local businesses, Fairfax County Public Library, and the Fairfax County Park Authority are participating. Community organizations, such as Neighborhood Community Services, will be at the Summer Extravaganza as well. We will have learning games, tips, strategies, and helpful information for families. Language interpretation services will be available.
The Summer Extravaganza is FREE and will take place on Saturday, June 1 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. It is being held at Woodson High School - Parking Lot, 9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031. Registration is not required but will help us coordinate logistics.
Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 pm. View details and a feedback form.
 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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Tuesday, May 21: 5th Grade Science SOL
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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, Cafeteria); Last day of the 2023-2024 School Year (2-hour early dismissal, 1:20)
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