Weekly Words
May 24, 2024
Dear Island Creek Families,
Island Creek Crocs had a great week! Our Crocs have finished SOL Testing! 6th Grade held their Great Debate and our Kindergarten students went on a Field Trip to Green Spring Gardens. We appreciate the financial support from our PTA with providing transportation for our field trips.
Our Read-A-Thon is underway, and students are actively engaging with literacy! READ, READ, READ!
School will be closed Monday for Memorial Day as we express gratitude for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
All the best,
Jen Fallert Principal jrfallert@fcps.edu
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Congratulations to Island Creek’s two Retirees!
Congratulations to Ms. Theresa Painter, Island Creek’s Student Information Assistant, on her retirement! Ms. Painter is one of the first staff members that families meet, as she registers every student. We thank Ms. Painter for her 20+ years of dedicated service to the Island Creek families and staff and wish her all the best as she moves to North Carolina!
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Congratulations to Ms. Stef Shelesky, Island Creek School Counselor, on her retirement! Ms. Shelesky is loved by the Croc students! Ms. Shelesky has helped thousands of children and their families during her tenure at Island Creek and will be missed by all. We thank Ms. Shelesky for her dedication to Island Creek and wish her all the best as she spends time with her father, children, and grandchildren! |
Island Creek’s Second Annual Read-A-Thon! (May 22-31)
Island Creek Crocs love to Read, Read, Read!
Field Day
Next Friday, May 31, Island Creek will host our annual Field Day!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who has signed up to help volunteer at a station! We are extremely grateful for everyone taking the time to make this a fun day for all our students. We will send out station volunteer information soon.
Currently our morning station volunteer slots are full. We still need volunteers for our afternoon stations. If you are interested in volunteering to operate a station, please sign-up with the link below. If you are viewing the sign-up genius on a cell phone, you will need to click 'next page' to see all the slots available.
Field Day Sign-up Genius
- Please have your child(ren) wear sneakers and bring a water bottle
- Sunscreen should be applied at home
- All parent/guardian volunteers and guests need to have their driver’s license and sign-in at the front office (Door 1)
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Specials: Music
The 2023-24 school year may be approaching the end, but our musicians are still hard at work at Island Creek! A few highlights from the 4th quarter:
- We celebrated Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by listening to music from all of the different regions of Asia.
- In April, the 3rd graders began recorder study and have been mastering songs with the notes B, A, and G.
- Kindergarten is mastering the concept of steady beat, demonstrating it by creating beat patterns and tapping a heart chart.
- Students in other grades are continuing to learn new melodic and rhythmic concepts and are growing as singers by performing more rigorous forms of songs including canons and partner songs.
- The end of year Chorus concert is on Monday, June 3 and will feature upbeat songs from movies and musicals!
Sites Around School!
  
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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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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 p.m. View details and a feedback form.
 Fairfax County is hosting its 1st Puzzle Hunt!
When: Launches June 15, 2024
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.
Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps
Registration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun
FCPS Summer Extravaganza
Enjoy Learning, Fun, and Helpful Information at the Extravaganza!
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 am-2:30 pm, for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! Families are invited to participate in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. In addition to learning activities, enjoy tips and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — 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.
 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)
- Wednesday, May 29: Spring Band Concert
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Friday, May 31: All Library Books due; Field Day (Rain date: Friday, June 7)
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Monday, June 3: Chorus Concert
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Thursday, June 6: Spring Strings Concert
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Monday, June 10: Kindergarten Farewell Performance (2:00, Cafeteria)
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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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