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Dear Island Creek Families,
We want to send a huge thank you to all the families who joined us yesterday for our Family Wellness Night and Book Fair! It was absolutely wonderful to see so many of you connecting and engaging with the events.
We also extend our sincere gratitude to the incredible staff members whose dedication made these events a success: Nikki Bohnert, Amy Garcia, Shawn Lloyd, Christine Mehrtash, and Sarah Trevino. Their support and organization were invaluable!
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to our students and school. We look forward to having all of our Crocs in attendance for the final two weeks leading up to Winter Break!
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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Sales Days: The Book Fair is open for sales December 4 through December 10, closing at 3:00 pm daily.
Volunteers Needed: We’d love your help! If you’re interested in volunteering, please sign up using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AAEAE2DAAF9C16-60510616-island
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.
We are halfway through Benchmark Unit 3 in Language Arts! Students have explored how the government works, why it's important, and how laws change.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: What’s one rule at home or school you wish you could change and why?
- Activity: Play a short game (like musical chairs or Simon Says) but change one rule. Discuss how rules help things run smoothly.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
⛄Monday, December 15: School-wide Snowflake Day
⛄Tuesday, December 16: Festive Sweater Day! (wear a sparkly, colorful, festive, or silly sweater)
⛄Wednesday, December 17: Whiteout Blizzard Day! (wear white)
⛄Thursday, December 18: Bookmark Craft Day
⛄Friday, December 19: Snuggle Up and Ready Day! (wear pajamas)
At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school.
Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid are underway across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. We encourage you to attend, share your thoughts, and ask questions about FCPS. Events are planned for the following dates from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.:
Click on a date above to register. Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Community Conversations are open to all. Please check FCPS’ website for additional updates.
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. Learn how to help and discover the many resources available to support those who need food assistance or shelter. View the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
 Safe and Supportive Learning Environments for All Learners
Friday, December 12, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
This presentation explores how trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning (SEL) support student well-being and academic success. We discuss the impact of stress and trauma on children, how it can manifest in their behavior, and the importance of creating safe and supportive learning environments. We will highlight protective factors that foster student resilience and growth. Additionally, we will showcase helpful practices at school that teach and reinforce essential skills such as self-awareness, self-management, and relationship building. Finally, we will explore practical strategies families can use at home to strengthen these skills and nurture resilience in their children. Register Here
Read for the GOLD! Fairfax County Public Library Winter Reading Program
Sign up online on Beanstack or visit your local public library branch to pick up a paper log (available Dec 1). When you complete the reading goal for your age/grade visit the library and receive prizes for finishing the program. Learn more at Winter Reading Adventure - Reading Adventures for Youth and Adults.
English Classes
Register for beginning-level English classes with the English Empowerment Center. Sign-up for any in-person English classes (excluding Intensive English class) on Wednesday, December 17 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042. Space is limited. Online class registration will begin on December 15 through January 16, 2026 at 5:00pm. Space is limited! Start signing up here on December 15th. (In-Person Classes Schedule Spring 2026 ) (On-line Class Schedule Spring 2026)
❤️Monday, December 15: AAP Full-Time Referrals due to Principal Jen Fallert
❤️Monday, December 15 - Friday, December 19: SCA Spirit Week!
❤️Tuesday, December 16: 6th Grade Band, Strings, and Chorus Winter Concert (6:30)
❤️Wednesday, December 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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