Weekly Words
May 31, 2024
Dear Island Creek Families,
Thank you to our incredible PE Teachers, Lindsey Barber and Joe Magagnoli, for today’s fun-filled Field Day! We are also very appreciative of the families that were able to support with Field Day.
Excitement is in the air as we celebrate this year’s accomplishments! On Tuesday, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Reid visited our Crocs. On Wednesday, we had our 5th and 6th Grade Band Concert led by our amazing Band Teacher, Ms. Laura Creque. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. On Thursday, our 6th Grade students shared their POG-POL presentations.
Today is the last day of our Read-A-Thon!
All the best,
Jen Fallert
Principal
jrfallert@fcps.edu
FCPS Superintendent Dr. Reid visits Island Creek
On Tuesday, we welcomed FCPS Superintendent Dr. Reid to Island Creek. Dr. Reid enjoyed meeting our Croc students! Thank you to our SCA President Westin and SCA Vice President Audrey for being wonderful tour guides with Dr. Reid.
 
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Congratulations to Island Creek’s Family Liaison, Ms. Jane Horowitz, with her upcoming retirement!
Congratulations to Ms. Jane Horowitz, Island Creek’s Family Liaison, on her retirement! Ms. Horowitz has been a wonderful resource for hundreds of Island Creek families and has taken the lead with Island Creek’s Student Ambassadors! We thank Ms. Horowitz for her dedication to the Island Creek community and wish her all the best!
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Today is the final day of our Read-A-Thon!
Crocs loved Field Day!
    
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 the families who supported their students' musical development throughout the year.
Sites Around School
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Specials: Art
Busy, busy and more busy! Our art department has been bustling and Mrs. Rozycki and Mrs. Williams are so very proud of our young artists. Our Hayfield Pyramid Art show had representation of over 50 Croc artists who were excited to share their work with their families, friends and teachers, our other neighboring elementary schools and also middle school and high school students/ families from Hayfield Secondary.
Our kindergarteners have been learning about sculpture and created some amazing works using line art. Some have learned a bit about weaving, too, creating some adorable crocodiles. First grade has been learning about “Duck Architecture” and are taking hold of the blue prints with their creativity in desiging their own structures. Second and third grades have been learning about weaving working with paint and discussing colors of the seasons and some are learning to wrap a loom and use yarn to create small rugs. Fourth grade learned about landscapes and tapped in to their Virginia Studies to create one of the five regions using tempera paint or oil pastels. Fifth grade has been learning about the Middle Ages and created illuminated letters using aluminum. Sixth grade has focused on becoming shoe designers in creating “sweet shoes” inspired by their favorite sweet or savory candy or snack. We wish our sixth graders well as they get ready to make the jump to middle school.
Lastly, we wish all a most joyous upcoming summer and hope that all will take some time to create some art at home or enjoy visiting a museum (we have so many wonderful ones so close to us in Washington DC).
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🥳 Looking Ahead: Early Dismissal June 12, Last Day of School
As a reminder, the last day of the 2023-24 school year is Wednesday, June 12. Students will be dismissed 2 hours early at 1:20pm.
The first day of school for 2024-25 will be Monday, August 19. See the complete school year calendar for 2023-24 or 2024-25.
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.
📈 New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.
In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring.
The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year.
Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.
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. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.
🥗 Remember to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!
It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2023-24 school year.
Fairfax County Public Library’s Summer Reading Adventure
Fairfax County Public Libraries are sponsoring a Summer Reading Adventure program for youth and adults beginning June 12 through August 18, 2024. Follow these steps to participate:
- Beginning June 5, go to fairfaxcounty.beanstack.org and register for the Summer Reading Adventure appropriate for you or your children.
- Depending on your age, earn ten or fifteen virtual badges by reading or listening to books, reading for 20 or 30 minutes, completing activities or a combination of all three.
- Once you have met the reading goals for your age/grade, visit your local library branch and receive prizes for finishing the program!
Learn more about the program at the library’s Reading Adventures for Youth and Adults web page.
Summer Offerings for Students from FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE)
ACE is offering a variety of K12 classes over the summer, providing students with valuable opportunities to enhance their learning and skills during the break. These summer programs are designed to cater to different interests and academic needs, ranging from Digital Music Creation to Young Business Builders! The goal is to keep students engaged and intellectually stimulated, while also having fun.
One of the highlights of the summer offerings is the robust selection of STEM courses, which include coding, animation, and more. These courses not only aim to foster a love for science and technology but also prepare students for future academic and career endeavors in these fields.
Check out all of the options and enroll today
 Click to view the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar
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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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