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Dear Island Creek Families,
What a wonderful week with World Kindness Day and Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day! Thank you to Christine Mehrtash, SBTS, for creating a Kindness Rainbow with our Croc students. Thank you to Lindsey Barber, PE Teacher, for creating a beautiful banner with our students for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.
Monday is our 3-Hour Early Release Day for school-age students at 12:20 pm. We will follow parent/guardian repsonses from the Early Release on Monday, October 21. If you need to change your child’s plans, please call the school office at 571-642-6300 as soon as possible and no later than Thursday, November 14.
Thursday evening (5:00-6:30), we invite families to attend Island Creek's Math Night where we will have games, activities, raffles, and food trucks!
Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for entrusting your children with us as we have the best students and families in FCPS!
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All our best,
Jen Fallert, Principal
Karen Baxter, Assistant Principal
Denise Cash-Pinckney, Assistant Principal
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As students arrived to school on Wednesday, they had the opportunity to write a word or phrase that representd kindness and fairness. The hearts and hands were then glued onto a banner, creating a collective message. The completed banner was displayed in the lobby on Thursday, November 14th (Ruby Bridges Day).
Thank you to Mrs. Barber, PE Teacher, for creating the banner!
 
Look at the beautiful kindness rainbow created by our Crocs under the loving guidance of Christine Mehrtash! Spread the Love! One Handprint at a Time!
During the month of November, the Island Creek staff share an Attitude of Gratitude. Our three "turkeys", Gabriel, George, and Gertie, visit classrooms spreading thankfulness. Shown belows are photographs from Gertie's recent visit to Ms. Devine's 2nd Grade Classroom when the students reflected on the people and things they are grateful for!
 
We had a few special guests in PE last week as we started the second quarter with all classes Kindergarten through 4th grade participating in an EMA taekwondo class. Instructors from the EMA school led our PE classes and the students got to try out and showcase their taekwondo skills!
We are excited to start our gymnastics unit next! Students in 4th, 5th, & 6th grade will work on various gymnastics skills and create their own gymnastics routine. Students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade will work on performing gymnastics skills and showcasing their learning through different animal walks, rolls and balance challenges. The following two units for the second quarter will be ball handling and fitness/nutrition. We are looking forward to a fun second quarter of learning for all students in PE!
5th and 6th Grade Families, we look forward to welcoming you to the Family Friday Breakfast Bash on Friday, November 22 from 7:45-8:20. Please ; 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!
Full-Time AAP Referral Reminder
Reminder: Window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials to Ms. Emily Mextorf at eamextorf@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2024.
The window for families to submit a referral for full-time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. All forms may be found on the AAP forms page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for full-time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for full-time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website. Feel free to reach out to Ms. Mextorf, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, with any questions at eamextorf@fcps.edu.
Our next 3-Hour Early Release Monday will be Monday, November 18 at 12:20 pm. We will follow parent/guardian repsonses from the Early Release on Monday, October 21.
If you need to change your child’s plans, please call the school office at 571-642-6300 as soon as possible and no later than Thursday, Novemer 14.
Screening Assessment Reports Available in SIS ParentVUE
Each fall, FCPS students take part in screening assessments for reading and mathematics to identify strengths and areas for support. Score reports for families are posted in ParentVUE in the “Documents” section, generally about one month after testing has been completed.
- iReady reports in grades 1-8 and Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) reports in grades 1-3 are available in ParentVUE now.
- VALLSS and Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) reports for kindergarteners will be available by Friday, November 15, and for pre-K students by Friday, December 6.
- Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth reports for grades 6-12 will be available by Friday, December 13, following an extension to the fall testing window.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student tests at each grade level, including what each test is for and when each test takes place. Caregivers may follow up with their children’s teachers for more information about how they use test results to support student success.
Community meetings regarding FCPS' divisionwide boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. We encourage you to attend the meeting in your region, but you may attend another if it is more convenient. Please click on a date to register:
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Monday, November 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School Cafeteria.
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Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.
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Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Cafeteria.
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Monday, December 9, 6:30-8 p.m., at Mount Vernon High School Cafeteria.
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Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.
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Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria.
♻️ Fairfax Recycles Day and Touch-a-Truck Event
Fairfax County Solid Waste Sustainability Team is hosting a Drop-Off and Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, November 16, at the Gerry Hyland Government Center parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your hard-to-recycle items, check out some cool trucks, and enjoy a warm beverage and donut.
All Fairfax County residents are invited to attend and learn more about recycling and efforts to achieve Zero Waste by 2040. Visit the event website for a list of acceptable materials to drop off.
🗓️ Upcoming Events with the Family Academy
You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.
🖥️ Free Webinars for Families
In November, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:
Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.
Military Families
Our Military Kids
Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.
Military Child Care
Access to childcare directly affects mission readiness, morale, and retention of defense personnel worldwide. For this reason, the Department of Defense is committed to connecting military and DoD-affiliated families to quality, affordable childcare programs. For an overview of MCC and how you can request childcare for your family, watch this short video and/or select Learn More.
National Museum of the United States Army (Fort Belvoir)
Free general admission ticket reservations are encouraged. Walk-up tickets are available.
Up to 9 tickets per request. See Group Tickets for 10 tickets or more.
Military Family & Life Counselors
The Military and Family Life Counseling Program provides free, confidential non-medical counseling to service members, their families and survivors on or near installations. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable counseling services, briefings and presentations to the military community.
Facebook groups for local military families
GAMS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateralexandriamilitaryspouses/
PCS to DC - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCSMilitaryMovetoVirginia
Fairfax County Spouses - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2053938148258566/
Other Resources
School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir
EFMP Military One Source
EFMP – Fort Belvoir
MWR – Fort Belvoir
Upcoming Dates
❤️Monday, November 18: 3-Hour Early Release for students (12:20)
❤️Thursday, November 21: Thanksgiving Lunch; Math Night (5:00-6:30)
❤️Friday, November 22: 5th and 6th Grade Family Friday Breakfast Bash (7:45-8:20)
❤️Wednesday, November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break (No school for students and staff)
❤️December 15: AAP Full-Time Referrals due
❤️December 23-January 3: Winter Break
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