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Dear Island Creek Families,
Thank you for sending your students to school ready to learn. We had a wonderful first week of February!
- This morning was our annual 6th Grade VS. Staff 6th Grade Basketball Game and Staff won 3-2
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Monday, February 10 is Island Creek's next 3-Hour Early Release Day for school-age students at 12:20 pm. If you need to change your child’s plans, please call the school office at 571-642-6300.
- Next week is Kindness Week and the Animal Shelter Collection Drive!
- SCA Candy Grams are on sale through Wednesday.
We look forward to seeing many of you this evening at PTA Bingo Night!
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All our best,
Jen Fallert, Principal
Karen Baxter, Assistant Principal
Denise Cash-Pinckney, Assistant Principal
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Help us reach our goal of 5% or less this year!
Regular attendance is a significant factor in a student’s success:
- Chronic absenteeism (missing 10% of the school year) correlates to low academic achievement;
- Absenteeism is a powerful predictor of dropout rates;
- Absenteeism has been linked to poor outcomes later in life.
To ensure transparency and celebrate our progress, we will be sharing weekly attendance data and updates in our newsletter. By highlighting this important information, we aim to keep our families informed and energized about our collective efforts to encourage regular school attendance
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Congratulations to our dedicated Building Supervisor, Ms. Ana Gonzalez, on her retirement! Ms. Gonzalez has been an invaluable asset to the Island Creek Custodial Team for 15 years and has served as the building supervisor for the past 2 years. We are thankful for Ms. Gonzalez's service to Island Creek Elementary and wish you all the best with her retirement.
Monday, February 10 is Island Creek's next 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, November 18. If you need to change your child’s plans, please call the school office at 571-642-6300.
We will collect pet items for the Lorton Animal Shelter as part of our Kindness Week. If you would like to donate, please send in unopened, unexpired dog food or treats, cat food or treats, cat litter, dog training pads, or $5-10 Amazon Gift Cards to your child's classroom. All gift cards will be given to the shelter to buy specific items. Classroom totals will be announced on the morning news the following week as a celebration of our community service efforts.
If you have any questions, please email Nikki Bohnert (anbohnert@fcps.edu) or Dr. Trina Clinkscales (trclinkscale@fcps.edu). Digital gift cards can be sent to either of their emails and will be printed off to give to the shelter.
Get ready to send some sweet surprises! From Monday, February 3rd through Wednesday, February 12th, students can purchase candy grams to send a sweet note and treat to their friends, teachers, or anyone at Island Creek Elementary who could use a little extra cheer! 🎉
Candy grams will be sold before school from 8:10 AM to 8:35 AM in the front lobby. Each candy gram is $0.50. It’s cash only, so bring your coins, bills, and your biggest smiles! 😄🍬
Don’t miss out—spread the love this Valentine’s season! ❤️
February is an exciting month for the ICES Art Department! All eyes are on our upcoming “Authors and Artists” event on February 27th. Every student will have artwork featured, highlighting the skills they've developed thus far in the year under the guidance of Mrs. Rozycki and Mr. Korrow. Plus, we’re adding a surprise new feature to the “Artists” section that you won’t want to miss! The kids have been working hard, and we can’t wait to share their amazing creations with you. We hope to see you there!
**We are in need of help in the art room – especially as we approach Authors and Artists night and our Hayfield pyramid art show. If you are available, please contact Mrs. Rozycki via email: amrozycki@fcps.edu An hour of volunteering really helps!
You're invited to Island Creek's Authors & Artists Night! Join us on Thursday, February 27th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM to view student writing and artwork. Two food trucks will be on site if you'd like to purchase dinner, and you're welcome to eat in the cafeteria. We hope to see you there!
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February is Black History Month which is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in United States history. The 2025 Black History Month theme, African Americans and Labor, focuses on the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds – free and unfree, skilled, and unskilled, vocational and voluntary – intersect with the collective experiences of Black people.
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Thanks to our Equity and Family Engagement Committee, all of our Croc Students are learning about a famous African American on our daily Morning News Show. Shown belows are two displays at Island Creek which recognize and celebrate achievements of African Americans.
Click here to learn more about Black History Month.
 
Thanks to the leadership of one of our outstanding PE Teachers, Ms. Barber, Young Crocs in Motion (YCIM) will have a Girls Club (Tuesdays) and Boys Club (Thursdays). Registration informatoin is linked below.
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for [orientation and any other introductory events your school may host]. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact [name], our school registrar. 💻 Try Online Registration
Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event begins with a light reception followed by a formal program, From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future. The program will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence. It will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. The event is open to the entire community.
For more information, contact Nina Thomas, senior manager for Professional Learning and Cultural Responsiveness.
Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program is open through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2025-26 school year.
Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Interested parents/caregivers may want to attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered.
Get more details on the DLI Program webpage.
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts.
Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.
First-Class Awards are presented each year to individuals who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the 2025 First-Class Awards. This is a great opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students who demonstrate the inclusion of students with disabilities in all facets of education.
Nominees should model excellence in their role relative to special education, have a positive impact that benefits disabled and non-disabled students alike, and be committed to creating an inclusive environment and mindset.
Nominate an administrator, staff member, student, or community partner who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools. Nominations close Wednesday, February 19.
The 2025 FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, March 15, at South Lakes High School. Visit the Family Summit webpage for more information.
At the event, FCPS students will be invited to showcase projects and advocacy efforts around inclusivity in schools. This is a great resume-building opportunity, and students can earn service hours as well. Students may share their work in a share-fair environment using posters, essays, videos, songs, or art. They will interact with attendees through conversations about their work, ideas, and efforts to foster inclusivity in school communities.
Students must use this Google Form to participate by Monday, February 17. A list of possible projects is also on the form. More information will be provided after the student’s submission is received. Please contact Manuel Gomez Portillo with any questions.
✨ Centering student voice is part of FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.
Upcoming Dates
❤️Modnay, February 3- Wednedsay, Feburary 10: SCA Candy Grams
❤️Monday, February 10: 3-Hour Early Release (12:20) for school-age students
❤️February 10-14: Animal Shelter Collection Drive
❤️Monday, February 17: Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day (No school for students and staff)
❤️Thursday, February 27: Authors and Artist Night (5:30-7:00)
❤️Monday, March 10: 3-Hour Early Release (12:20)
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