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Dear Island Creek Families,
Thank you to everyone for your support on Wednesday with our first three-hour early dismissal. Our staff was able to connect to learn about our new social emotional learning curriculum, Second Step.
What a fun, memorable day for our Crocs today! Thank you to the Island Creek PTA, especially Jodi Van Woerkom, and Island Creek sfaff, Christine Mehrtash and Lindsey Barber, for their dedicated efforts and time in supporting today's wonderful Croc Rock-N-Run! Thank you to the Island Creek community for your support with our run!
Reminders:
- Monday is Picture Day!
- Tuesday is Rosh Hashanah, and all schools are closed.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Warmly,
Jen Fallert, Principal
Karen Baxter, Assistant Principal
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📅 Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
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📸 Images Available: Approximately two to three weeks after picture day
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From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month
Take a look at the beautiful Hispanic Heritage Month display in the main lobby, created by the kindergarten team!
We are off to a strong start in music class at Island Creek! In the first quarter, we are focusing on singing, dancing, and reviewing music literacy concepts. In our singing unit, students are practicing age-appropriate part work: maintaining independence on one singing part while another person or group sings something else. This starts with simple echo songs in kindergarten, and builds to call and response songs, melodic ostinati, canons/rounds, and finally three-part partner songs in sixth grade. It is fun to break up our hard work with movement activities and folkdances. We are reviewing literacy content from previous years, building upon known folk songs to explore new rhythmic and melodic concepts. We have also begun preparing for our Winter Concert with 5th and 6th grade chorus!
Early Release Wednesdays (12:20) for school-age students
To pay for large-scale construction and renovation work, Fairfax County sells bonds, which allows the county to pay for these projects over time, like a home mortgage. By maintaining its triple-A bond rating, Fairfax County bonds are purchased by institutional investors at very low rates, saving the county considerable amounts of money that might otherwise be paid in interest. The county estimates that the triple-A rating has saved taxpayers at least $1 billion in financing costs.
FCPS uses bonds to fund all of its capital improvement projects – the projects that are focused on the infrastructure of schools and facilities. From important renovations to new safety features like security vestibules, this work is paid for by bonds.
FCPS will have a bond referendum on the ballot this Election Day, Tuesday, November 4. Bonds can make a difference that represent an investment in public education now and in the future.
Read more about the FCPS 2025 Bond Referendum. And learn more about registering to vote and making a voting plan.
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
Goal 5 focuses on preparing every student for life after graduation with the skills they need to thrive. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice
 October Programs from the Fairfax County Public Schools Family Resource Center
Sibshops and SibTeen, October 13, 9 a.m.- noon at the Jim Scott Community Center, 3001 Vaden Dr, Fairfax, VA
The Sibshops is a special program for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have a sibling with a disability. 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. Register Here
SibTeen is a special program for children in grades 6-9 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have a sibling with a disability. We have fun activities, both recreational and art-based, as well as discussion activities. It’s a unique opportunity for students to share about their lives and support each other while normalizing their life experiences. Register here
Please contact FCPSSibshops@FCPS.edu for questions about either program.
Fall Camps
The Fairfax County Park Authority offers camps when schools are closed on the following dates this fall: Tuesday, September 23, Thursday, October 2, Monday, October 13, Monday, October 20, Monday-Tuesday, November 3-4, and Tuesday, November 11. Search the Fairfax County Park Authority website for offerings. Choose ‘CAMPS SCHOOL YEAR’ under ‘Category of Activity’ and then click ‘Search Activities’ for a list of camps. Contact Registration at 703-222-4664 with any questions.
Recreation Opportunities for Students with Special Needs
Therapeutic Recreation Services is a department of Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services. They provide school-age programs for individuals with disabilities and their families to assist them on the road toward lifelong participation and enjoyment in recreation and leisure activities.
This fall, school-age programs include:
S.M.I.L.E.: preschool play program for ages 2-5
FANtastic Times: monthly family events held in community settings
JPMF Splash: learn water safety, skills, and have fun in and around the water
Saturday Discovery: explore leisure interests in a smaller, contained setting
Voyager Program: Build leisure independence in larger group environment
Visit the website to register. Fall registration opens: September 10, 2025. Questions? Contact 703-324-5532 or NCS-TRACERS@fairfaxcounty.gov
❤️Monday, September 22: Picture Day!
❤️Tuesday, September 23: Rosh Hashanah (No School)
❤️Thursday, October 2: Yom Kippur Holiday (No School)
❤️Monday, October 13: Indigenous Peoples' Day (No School)
❤️Monday, October 20: Diwali (No School)
❤️Friday, October 31: End of 1st Quarter (2-Hour Early Release at 1:20)
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