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Message from Mrs. Fallert
Dear Island Creek Families,
We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your attendance at our SEL Fair on Thursday evening. Your support and engagement were invaluable as we explored social-emotional learning together. Thank you to our amazing counselors, Mrs. Bohnert and Dr. Clinkscales, for leading our focus on SEL.
Today the Island Creek PTA provided popcorn and music during lunch. It was a delightful addition to our Croc Rock-N-Run celebration, and fun was had by all! Our Admin Team and PE Team had a blast wearing costumes in honor of reaching our goal.
This coming Monday, October 21, we have a 3-hour early release at 12:20 PM. We appreciate your understanding as our staff will spend the afternoon engaging with training requirements from the Virginia Literacy Act and learning about Lightspeed and Get2Green.
Finally, our Share the Warmth Clothing Drive is now underway! We encourage you to donate new or lovingly used clothing for the next two weeks.
Have a wonderful Fall weekend and thank you for sharing your amazing children with us!
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All our best,
Jen Fallert, Principal
Karen Baxter, Assistant Principal
Denise Cash-Pinckney, Assistant Principal
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 We are thrilled to announce our 3rd Annual Share the Warmth Winter Clothing Drive! We will collect donations of new or lovingly used winter clothing for children, ages 4-12. We kindly request that all lovingly used clothing be washed before donating. Mrs. Fallert will bring all donated clothing to a Title 1 school in Fairfax County which will host a November “shopping night” for families free of charge.
 FCPS Honors nominations for the 2024-2025 school year are officially open! Nominate a deserving Island Creek Staff member in each category by Wednesday, November 6. Fairfax County Public Schools celebrates the efforts and accomplishments of exceptional school-based and non-school-based employees from throughout the district.
More information concerning the FCPS Outstanding Employee Recognition Program can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/careers/recognition-programs. If you have any questions concerning the nomination process, please contact Ms. Bickerstaff, Island Creek Awards Liaison, at sabickerstaf@fcps.edu.
Staff members are listed for each category.
Thank you for your support of our dedicated Island Creek staff!
Award Categories (please click on the link to complete a nomination):
Outstanding Operational Employee
Autumn has officially arrived and it has brought inspiration to our art department for many amazing seasonal projects.
Kindergarten continues to work on the basic elements of art learning about lines, colors, and 2D shapes. Currently, they are using 2D shapes to create scarecrows. EAC is working on fall collage landscape paintings and first grade, pumpkin patch perspectives. Second graders have been learning a little about the cubism style of art and have drawn leaves and painted them with warm colors. Third graders have completed a guided draw of pumpkins with patterns and have been experimenting with watercolor techniques to brighten their work with lots of color.
Fourth graders have begun fall collage landscapes involving construction paper and fifth grade has been working on painted landscapes involving atmospheric perspective. Sixth graders created autumn landscape silhouettes exploring warm tones using liquid watercolors. They also are working on a tribute to veterans in the form of a paper quilt.
Mr. Korrow and Mrs. Rozycki are excited to share that 645 of their students’ artwork has been successfully shipped to Square 1 Art Company in Georgia. Square 1 Art will photograph students' work and generate catalogs featuring each student’s individual art project that we hope to send home to all families in the next couple of weeks. Square 1 transforms artwork into keepsakes. Purchases made by Nov. 13, 2024, will support our ICES art department and will help bring special supplies and unique gallery opportunities to our “Croc artists
 
2nd Grade Families, we look forward to welcoming you the Family Friday Breakfast Bash next Friday, 10/15 from 7:45-8:20. Please RSVP here.
- 2nd Grade Family Friday Breakfast Bash: Friday, October 25; RSVP here
- 3rd & 4th Grades Family Friday Breakfast Bash: Friday, November 15; RSVP here
- 5th & 6th Grades Family Friday Breakfast Bash: Friday, November 22; RSVP here
We hope to see your family at one of these events!
Please be sure to sign in your SIS ParentVUE account to complete this important survey.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $4,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.
FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. On October 21st, the survey will be made available to FCPS families. The survey is available online through ParentVue. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality. Any family who has not completed the survey online will receive a paper copy after November 12th. PLEASE complete the survey online to help us save the paper!!!
Click here to view the video on the Federal Impact Aid Survey.
On Thursday, October 31, Island Creek will have our 2nd Annual Book Character Day! Students are invited to find a great book and dress up like their favorite character. Book Character Day is a fun, voluntary activity for both students and staff that promotes a love of reading, specifically favorite book characters. We are looking forward to seeing which characters inspire our students!
Dressing up is optional. If students choose to do so, please adhere to the following so that our students have a safe and productive day.
- Costumes should not be scary nor have words, graphics, or toy weapons that are inappropriate for school
- No costume face masks
- No painted faces
Whether your child is wearing a costume or not, please remind them to bring their favorite book.
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. They will:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
November 5, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon
Pulley Center 6500 Quander Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Register Online
5 Ways to De-Escalate a Nuclear Meltdown & Stop the Shame Cycle: A Webinar for Families
Plans go awry, your child gets disappointed or doesn’t get their way. They begin getting upset. Rational talk doesn’t work. Nothing does. Now your child is in full meltdown mode and doesn’t hold back. What do you do?
Calm Parenting Podcast founder, Kirk Martin will show you:
- How to calm kids with big emotions.
- Exactly what to say in the moment and how.
- Why intensity is critical and why to avoid eye contact.
- How to stop the cycle of shame and embarrassment.
November 11, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
Register online
Language Arts and Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities Accessing an Adapted Curriculum
Join us for an information session on the K-6 language arts and literacy curriculum for students with significant cognitive disabilities who access an adapted curriculum. This will include an overview of programming available to ensure evidence-based literacy instruction for all K-6 students.
Webinar Highlights:
- Virginia Literacy Act updates
- Components of evidence-based literacy instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities
- Language arts and literacy programming for students who are accessing an adapted curriculum
Join the FCPS Office of Special Education Instruction, Adapted Curriculum Team for this important webinar.
November 12, 2024 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Register online
Join the FCPS Elementary Math Team to discuss ways to engage your children in mathematics. During our time together we will highlight books, games, and other materials that assist you in talking about mathematics with your child throughout the day. Teaching math to your children doesn’t have to be intimidating. This webinar will provide concrete examples for caregivers with ideas to spark math joy.
October 18, 2024, 10-11:30 A.M. Register Online
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October is a Busy Month for PTA Events!
Mark your calendars and join us for a month full of fun and community-building. From spirit nights to STEAM & Treat, there's something for everyone
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Croc Flock: iCode Burke
Students will get to play games like Minecraft, Roblox, and more at their decked-out gaming stations! The Croc Flock takes place from 6 - 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, for a fun-filled evening. Registration is $30 and includes pizza and a drink. Drop-off event – Perfect for parents who need a little break!
Register here.
Teacher Appreciation: Candy Apple Bar
We are planning ahead for the Monday, October 21 early release. Sign up to donate items to surprise and delight our faculty and staff with a candy apple bar.
STEAM & Treat
Get ready for the ICES PTA Treat & Toss from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 25—and we need your help!
We're looking for volunteers to host a trunk.
If we don't get enough volunteers, we might have to cancel, so let's make it happen!
The theme this year is STEAM—think science, tech, and music! 🎶
Pre-registration is required.Please register parents and kids by Wednesday, October 23.
We're also accepting candy and non-candy donations! Drop them off at the Island Creek Elementary main office (Attn: PTA) or add a donation for candy when you register.
We’ll so be collecting items for the Island Creeks STEAM team during the event. This is a rain or shine event.
Sign up for Pickleball Night – Friday, November 15
Your ticket includes professional instructors, from 6 – 9 p.m., who will teach you how to play pickleball, time for open play, and an opportunity to participate in a tournament to win a prize!
Each $25 ticket includes one adult and one child and a popcorn snack.
You can bring your own pickleball paddle or borrow one from us!
Three Wishes Bookshop will be onsite.
Become a PTA Member This Year!
You can now purchase a PTA membership (or family bundle!) for the 2024-2025 school year. We currently have 115 members! Sign up here
Upcoming Dates
❤️October 15-31: Share the Warmth Winter Clothing Drive!
❤️Monday, October 21: 3-Hour early release at 12:20 for school-age students
❤️Friday, October 25: 2nd Grade Family Friday Breakfast Bash, 7:45-8:20; RSVP here
❤️Thursday, October 31: Book Character Day; 2-Hour early release for students (1:20)
❤️Friday, November 1: Diwali and All Saints Day (No school for students and staff)
❤️Monday, November 4: School Planning (no school for students)
❤️Tuesday, November 5: Teacher Workday (no school for students)
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