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Dear Island Creek Families,
We look forward to seeing families this evening at the SCA Winter Dance from 5:30–7:00 PM. Please remember that parents/guardians must attend with their child.
As a reminder, we will have a 3-day weekend in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, and there will be no school on Monday.
Please note that voting will be held in the SACC Room on Tuesday, January 20. All SACC students should enter and exit the school through the Cafeteria (Door 7).
Have a wonderful weekend, and be sure to spend some time with a good book!
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.
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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Happy 2026 from the Island Creek Art Department! Mrs. Rozycki and Mr. Korrow have been busy behind the scenes preparing for a season full of creativity. Students will soon begin creating artwork to be showcased at this year’s Authors and Artists Night on Thursday, March 26.
We’re thrilled to bring back our Glow Show—a glow-in-the-dark art experience that’s sure to shine! Along the way, Mr. Korrow’s students will dive into ceramics, still-life drawing, oil pastels, and printmaking, depending on grade level and time of the day. Mrs. Rozycki’s classes are busy creating pottery—luminaries in 1st grade, animal vessels in 3rd, coil pots in 4th, and gargoyles in 5th. Between clay projects, 1st and 3rd grade students will explore hearts inspired by Romero Britto and Jim Dine while 4th grade creates silhouettes and 5th grade demonstrates radial symmetry through origami and painting.
There’s so much to look forward to, and we can’t wait to celebrate our student artists with you this spring!
All are invitied to attend our virtual or in-person Summer Camps and Programs Information Sessions.
Save the Date! Summer Camps and Programs Information Sessions
Interested in learning about FCPS summer programs and area summer camps? Please join us to learn more at one of the following sessions:
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Virtual, Wednesday, January 21, 6:00-7:00pm, Zoom link will be sent prior to the meeting, please register by 12:00 noon on Jan 21.
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In-person, Friday, January 23, 8:30-9:30am, Island Creek Cafeteria
Please fill out this form to let us know you can come to either event and request an interpreter if needed. A zoom link will be sent prior to the session. Questions? Please contact Amy Garcia, Island Creek Family Liaison, ajgarcia@fcps.edu, call/text 571-595-7015, or by Talking Points Message
At Island Creek, our Croc staff wants every student and family to know just how much you belong and are valued—we truly have the most amazing community!
Because it was such a hit last year, we are thrilled to bring back our Family Friday Breakfast Bash. This is a wonderful chance to gather, share a meal, and get to know other families in your child’s grade.
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When: Friday mornings, 7:45 AM – 8:20 AM (grade levels have assigned dates)
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Where: Island Creek Cafeteria
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Who: Families and their children
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What to bring: A breakfast dish to share (think muffins, fruit, donuts, or your favorite breakfast casserole!)
We can’t wait to enjoy some great food and fellowship with you before the school day begins. The Breakfast Bash dates for every grade level are shown below.
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Kindergarten Family Friday Breakfast Bash: Friday, February 6
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1st and 2nd Grades Family Friday Breakfast Bash: Friday, February 13
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3rd and 4th Grades Family Friday Breakfast Bash: Friday, February 27
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5th and 6th Grades Family Friday Breakfast Bash: Friday, March 13
We hope to see your family at one of these events!
Island Creek will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day on Wednesday, February 25. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which include a focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
School safety and security are being enhanced across FCPS with a new emergency management system. The system includes sensors installed in schools and a wearable emergency response button (ERB) for staff.
The button allows staff to quickly and discreetly request help and, once pressed, they provide location information within the school. The ERB will only work on school grounds and does not rely on cellular service. It is not meant to replace calling 911, but is an additional safety tool that can be used if calling 911 may not be safe or practical.
Learn more about the emergency management system. You may submit questions to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.
Benchmark Unit 4 in Language Arts is about points of view. Students in K-5 will be learning about why and how people create stories, and how to understand different perspectives. Grade six students will learn how a person’s life shapes their point of view.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: Have you ever disagreed with a friend? How did you see things differently?
- Activity: Make up a silly scenario with your child, like a dinosaur walking down the street or an ice cream thunderstorm. Put on a short play where you and your child each play the role of each other. How does your child think you would react to the silly scenario and why? How would you react if you were your child?
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.
Calling All Student Artists: Design our Yearbook Cover!
Get your crayons and colored pencils ready! Island Creek is now accepting entries for the 2025-2026 Yearbook Cover.
We want to see colorful, original artwork that shows what makes our school and our students shine. One winning design will be our front cover, and one will be our back cover!
Yearbook Cover Requirements:
- Must be an original idea and your own work - the more creative the better!
- Must be drawn on plain white (unlined) 8.5"x11" paper, portrait orientation
- Must have our school name: Island Creek Elementary
- Must have the school year: 2025-2026
- Please double-check your spelling.
- Must be colorful - bold, bright colors are best.
- Must include your full name and teacher’s name on the back of the design in pencil.
All entries are due to the main office by Tuesday, February 10. Let your creativity shine!
 Summer Camps & Programs 2026
Learn about Summer 2026 camps and programs at one of two sessions. Sign ups for summer camps start as early as February! A virtual session will be held on Wednesday, January 21 from 6:00-7:00pm. The in person session will be on Friday, January 23 from 8:30-9:30am in the Island Creek Elementary School Cafeteria. Information about FCPS summer programs, Fairfax County Park Authority Camps, Camp Fairfax and more, for all grades, K-6 will be shared. Please register by filling out this form or emailing ajgarcia@fcps.edu. The zoom link will be shared (on Wednesday 1/21) with people who have registered. Questions? Contact Amy Garcia, ajgarcia@fcps.edu, call/text 571-595-7015 or by Talking Points message.
Fairfax County Department of Family Services
The Parenting Education Programs are taking registrations for virtual and in-person classes this winter. The next African American Culturally Focused class for parents of 5–18-year-olds begins January 27 at 6 p.m. Learn more about this class and visit their website for the full schedule of classes offered January-March.
Neighborhood and Community Services
Therapeutic Recreation Services is offering a Free Sensory Saturday Series for individuals with disabilities and their family members ages 3+, in partnership with Beloved Yoga Sanctuary. The first event will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 2:30-4pm at Beloved Yoga Sanctuary. Please RVSP with the number of participants in your family to secure your spot for these free monthly limited offerings by email: NCSTRS@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Location: Beloved Yoga Sanctuary, 11109 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190 (first floor of the brick building)
Program Dates:
- January 17: Inclusive Movement & Imagination Time, with Carmen Sanchez (2:30-4:30pm)
- February 28: Dance Movement, with Ellen Yacoe (2:30-4:30pm)
- March 21: Sound Bowls and Healing, with Dante Baker (2:30-4:30pm)
- April 18: Storybook Yoga Journey, with Linda Campanelli and Ania Sowinska (2:30-4:30pm)
❤️Tonight: SCA Winter Wonderland Dance for families (5:30-7:00)- guardians/parents must attend with students
❤️Monday, January 19: School Closed (Dr. Martin Kuther King, Jr. Holiday)
❤️Wednesday, January 21: Summer Camps and Programs: virtual session (6:00-7:00pm)
❤️Friday, January 23: Summer Camps and Programs: in-person session (8:30-9:30am, Island Creek Cafeteria)
❤️Wednesday, January 28: Last Day of the 2nd Quarter (2-Hour Early Release at 1:20 for all school-age students; No PM Preschool)
❤️Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30: No School for Students (Staff Development Day and Teacher Workday)
❤️Friday, February 6: Breakfast Bash with Kindergarten Families (7:45-8:20, Cafeteria); PTA Bingo Night (6-8)
❤️Friday, February 13: Breakfast Bash with 1st and 2nd Grade Families (7:45-8:20, Cafeteria)
❤️Monday, February 16: School Closed (Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day)
❤️Tuesday, February 17: No School for Students (Lunar New Year and Teacher Workday)
❤️Friday, February 27: Breakfast Bash with 3rd and 4th Grade Families (7:45-8:20, Cafeteria)
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