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Dear Island Creek Families,
What a fun, busy week! Thank you for your generosity in donating new toys, books, and games for the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) Motor Squad's Toy Drive! Our Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade students enjoyed the FCPD Motor Squad's visit on Tuesday (especially the Grinch).
Thank you to our families for attending the Book Fair! Fostering a love of reading is a wonderful gift.
It's hard to believe we only have one more week of school in 2024! Next week we will share a Winter Break Reading and Math Challenge for students to encourage them to read and complete some math work over break!
We are excited to celebrate three Island Creek staff members who were nominated for Outstanding Employee Awards! We received many nominations from families and staff, and are very appreicative of famlies who took the time to nominate an Island Creek Staff member. The 24-25 winners are:
- Jen Odell, Special Education Teacher: Outstanding New Teacher Award
- Michelle Devine, 2nd Grade Teacher: Outstanding Teacher Award
- Denise Cash-Pinckney, Assistant Principal: Outstanding Leader
- Jen Fallert, Principal: Outstanding New Principal Award
Ms. Odell, Ms. Devine, and Ms. Fallert will now be considered for additional recognitions at the pyramid, region and district levels. Please join us in sharing our congratulations with Ms. Odell, Ms. Devine, and Ms. Fallert.
Have a wonderful weekend, and thank you for entrusting your children with us. We are blessed to work with the BEST students, staff, and families!
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All our best,
Jen Fallert, Principal
Karen Baxter, Assistant Principal
Denise Cash-Pinckney, Assistant Principal
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Thank you to our caring Island Creek families for your generous donations of new toys, books, and games for the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) Motor Squad's yearly contribution to INOVA Children's Hospital Child Life Unit. On Tuesday, our Preschool-2nd Grade students welcomed Santa's Ride and the Grinch was very popular!
     
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
   
We love celebrating the diversity within our Island Creek Community! Look how Kindergarten is recognizing family traditions!
  
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Congratulations to our Band and Strings Students for their festive concert Thursday evening! Our Strings Teacher, Ms. Hicks, and Band Teacher, Ms. Bae, are passionate with supporting students' love of learning to play an instrument! |
Fairfax Winter Resources
🍲 Food Assistance and Resource GuideFood insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break
Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered. Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!
The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.
Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care. You can also reach out to a member of Cub Run’s Clinical Team for assistance by calling the main office.
Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures
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, December 9, 6:30-8 p.m., Mount Vernon High School Cafeteria, Region 3.
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Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., Annandale High School Cafeteria, Region 6.
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Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., Madison High School Cafeteria, Region 1.
Language interpretation will be available. Visit the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage for more information
The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:
- Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
- Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
- SEL Screener Results
- New Accessibility Resources
- Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
- Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
- VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
- Executive Functioning Webinars
- Early Literacy Resources
- ESY and Assessment Webinar
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options
Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.
Upcoming Dates
❤️Tuesday, December 17: Chorus Concert
❤️December 23-January 3: Winter Break
❤️Monday, January 6, 2025: Welcome Back to School, Crocs!
❤️Monday, January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday and Inauguration Day (No school for students and staff)
❤️Wednesday, January 29: Teacher Workday (No school for students)
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