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Dear Island Creek Families,
It was wonderful seeing so many of our family's at Wednesday evening's STEAM Night!
Wednesday, November 19, is a 3-hour Early Release for school-age students at 12:20. Dismissal time and transportation arrangements will follow the same schedule as our previous Early Release day. If you have a change, please contact the office (571-642-6300) no later than 4:00 PM on Tuesday, November 18.
Thursday, November 20 is our Thanksgiving Lunch! Students may have 2 guests join them. Lunch may be brought from home or purchased. Family members can only pay for their meal ($5.00) with cash or check. We are not able to charge guest meals to the student account. Please see the updated lunch schedule below.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Warmly,
Jen Fallert, Principal
Karen Baxter, Assistant Principal
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Every Day Counts at Island Creek!
Help us reach our goal of 4% or less this year!
Attendance is a vital life skill that will benefit your child later in life. It’s a good habit to build now to help them graduate from college on time and routinely report to work on time once they have a career.
To ensure transparency and celebrate our progress, we will be sharing weekly attendance data 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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Family members can only pay for their meal ($5.00) with cash or check. We are not able to charge guest meals to the student account.
Please Note: Island Creek’s Fourth Grade students will be on their Field Trip to Jamestown on Thursday, November 20. Families are more than welcome to eat lunch with their children on another day
We are excited to announce that Island Creek Elementary is collecting Winter Coats for children from November 6th through November 18th!
Your generosity will make a huge difference in keeping students warm this winter. We welcome donations of new or lovingly pre-owned winter coats in all children's sizes
Please have your child bring the donated coat(s) to the designated collection bins located in the front lobby.
Principal Jen Fallert will personally ensure that all donated winter coats are delivered to an FCPS Title I Elementary School, where the coats will be distributed directly to students who need them most.
What an awesome day of discovery! All Island Creek students had the incredible opportunity to attend an assembly and step inside a mobile planetarium—an out-of-this-world experience that brought the wonders of outer space to life! From exploring the stars to learning about planets, our students were captivated by the mysteries of the universe.
To top it off, STEAM Night was another huge success! Families enjoyed hands-on activities and engaging stations all centered around our outer space theme. We always look forward to this well-attended event that brings our community together for learning and fun.
A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for sponsoring the Planetarium visit from Mobile Ed Productions—you truly helped make this day stellar!
November is Native American Heritage Month where we celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native people and acknowledge their important contributions. It is also a time to raise awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and today—and to recognize the strength, resilience, and leadership of tribal communities across our nation.
Look at the dream catchers our 2nd Grade students made!
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This quarter in STEAM, 5th and 6th grade students are continuing to grow their Portrait of a Graduate skills—collaboration, creativity, communication, critical thinking, and global citizenship—through hands-on, high-energy learning experiences. Students will be diving into the exciting world of coding using our Ozobots, tiny programmable robots that bring their ideas to life!
As they design color-coded paths, build algorithms, and problem-solve through challenges, students will stretch their thinking and discover how perseverance and innovation go hand-in-hand. It’s a wonderful opportunity for them to explore technology, practice real-world skills, and see themselves as creators and thinkers in a digital world.
Croc Artists, our Art Department's fundraiser, is here! Individual art catalogs have been sent home with free stickers. *Ordering deadline is November 19, 2025. Great for yourself or as a gift!
https://shop.square1art.com/shop
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Reminder: Window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2025
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 Principal Jen Fallert at jrfallert@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2025.
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 Island Creek and is then completed at the central office level. Island Creek will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data points that 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.
Slides from the Family Information Session may be accessed here.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete the survey as soon as possible.
Our school will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or watch this video about why Impact Aid matters.
Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child’s education at FCPS.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots to all FCPS students at no cost. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Immunization clinics will take place on:
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Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Frost Middle School.
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Tuesday, November 18, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., at Willow Oaks Administrative Center.
Participation is voluntary. Additional Immunization Resources are available online. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student.️
 Upcoming Workshops, Classes and Webinars
Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes
This 4-hour class helps parents focus on the responsibilities of parenting from separate households while keeping children out of the middle as the parents negotiate custody, visitation, child support, or divorce. Saturday, December 6, 8:30am-12:30pm in person at Dunn Loring Center, or Saturday, December 13, 8:30am-12:30pm, Virtual. The cost is $40 per individual or $60 for couples attending the same session. Pre-registration required. To register call 703-204-4344 or email alwarshauer@fcps.edu
Free Family Resource Center Webinars November/December
Nov 19: The Power of Restorative Justice Practices to Support Students and Families in Schools and at Home: Part 1 - 10-11:30 Virtual
Nov 21: Improving Routines: Morning, Evening, and In Between - 10-11:30am Virtual
Dec 5: Recognizing, Understanding, and Responding to the Impact of Traumatic Stress - 10-11:30 a.m. Virtual
Dec 12: Safe and Supportive Learning Environments for All Learners - 10-11:30am Virtual
Dec 19: The Power of Restorative Justice Practices to Support Students and Families in Schools and at Home: Part 2 - 10-11:30am Virtual
For more information and to register visit Family Academy Catalog | Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax County Park Authority Winter Camps
The Park Authority holds camps when school is out during holidays, teacher workdays and cultural observances. Winter Camp dates are: Dec 22-26 (no camp Dec 24-25), Dec 29-Jan 2 (no camp Jan 1), Jan 19, Jan 29-30 and Feb 16-17. Learn more and register at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/camps FCPA welcomes campers of all abilities, backgrounds and experiences. If your child has emotional or behavioral challenges, intellectual or physical disabilities, please outline your specific needs in the electronic form system, ePACT 10 days or more prior to the camp start date. Questions? Contact fcpaaccess@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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🦃 Thanksgiving Break Is Almost Here!
We can hardly believe it—Thanksgiving break is right around the corner! Before we all head off for turkey, travel, and time with loved ones, we’ve got some exciting updates and fun events to share.
🏃♂️ The Croc Rock-N-Run: Update
November has been full of Croc spirit! Our team is making the rounds to celebrate the top classroom and grade-level fundraisers—thank you for your incredible energy and support! 🐊💚
We're also finalizing dates for the individual and school-wide prize celebrations.
November 21: Croc Flock: Parents Night Out
Join us for a night packed with games, sports, music, and pizza fun — all led by Overtime Athletics’ energetic coaches. Kids will laugh, play, and make new friends while parents enjoy a well-deserved evening out. The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on November 21.
Registration:
https://otathletics.leagueapps.com/events/4764766-island-creek-elementary-school
December 5: Registration is Open for Family Bingo
It’s back—and it’s one of our most popular events of the year! Bring the whole family for a night of friendly competition, prizes, and Croc community fun. Registration is now open for Family Bingo, taking place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on December 5!
- Tickets ($10) per person (kid or adult).
- Pizza ($12) is available for pre-purchase online.
- Raffle tickets ($1 each) are available for purchase online in advance.
Registration:
https://sites.google.com/view/icespta/events-programs/bingo-dec-5?authuser=0
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❤️Wednesday, November 19: 3-Hour Early Release at 12:20 for school-age students
❤️Thursday, November 20: Thanksgiving Lunch; 4th Grade Field Trip to Jamestown
❤️Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28: Thanksgiving Break; School closed
❤️Thursday, December 4: Wellness Night and Book Fair (5:30-7:00)
❤️Friday, December 5: PTA Family Bingo
❤️Wednesday, November 17: 3-Hour Early Release at 12:20 for school-age students
❤️December 22-January 2: Winter Break
❤️Monday, January 5: Welcome Back to School Croc Students and Staff!
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