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Dear Island Creek Families,
We hope everyone stayed safe and warm and had a chance to enjoy the winter snow (and ice!). We missed our students and are looking forward to seeing everyone back Monday morning.
As we settle back into our routines, please be sure students are dressed warmly for the freezing temperatures. Our custodial team has been working hard to clear snow and ice from the parking lots.
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Friday (2/6): Kindergarten Family Friday Breakfast Bash: All Kindergarten families (and students) are invited to bring a breakfast dish to share and engage in fellowship with other familes. (7:45-8:20, Cafeteria)
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SCA Candy Grams go on sale Monday morning at 8:20 in the Main Lobby
Wishing you a wonderful, cozy weekend!
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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Please help your child remember to pack their school laptop or iPad, along with the charger, that was sent home just before our extended time away. These devices are used daily for classroom learning and testing, so having them back at school—charged and ready to go if possible—will be very helpful. Thank you so much for your support!
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. This year's theme is "A Century of Black History Commemorations" honoring the 100-year legacy of Black history observance.
Click here to learn more about Black History Month
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Island Creek’s Eco Club met last Friday and brainstormed great ideas to support the school’s recycling initiative and the upcoming planting in the garden containers. Thank you to Ms. Parker and Ms. Savanick for serving as co-leads.
Congratulations to our 5th and 6th Grade Chorus, as over fifty Island Creek students participated in Hayfield Broadway Night concert at Hayfield Secondary last Friday! The students watched the first half of the show and then performed “Hakuna Matata”. Thank you to our talented Music Teachers, Ms. Laird and Ms. Arslan, for their efforts with leading Island Creek's Chorus!
 
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!
Get ready to send some sweet surprises! From Monday, February 2nd through Wednesday, February 11th, 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 8:20 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! ❤️
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 Sarah Trevino (smtrevino@fcps.edu) Digital gift cards can be sent to either of their emails and will be printed off to give to the shelter.
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The class who collects the most items including gift cards will win a donut party.
Ramadan Observation
Ramadan is from sundown February 17th to sundown March 19th.
If your student requires prayer time or lunch alternatives during the school day, please complete this Ramadan Participation Questionnaire or reach out directly to Principal Jen Fallert (jrfallert@fcps.edu).
The Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-6 between March 13 and 19 . Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. More information about the SEL Screener and opt outs can be found using this link: https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener
If you have any questions, please reach out to our SEL Screener Lead, Nikki Bohnert, at anbohnert@fcps.edu.
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.
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!
Young Crocs in Motion is for students in 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade. Registration is due Friday, February 20th.
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 caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events our school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, please call our Student Information Assistant, Ms. Bickerstaff at 571-642-6300.
Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
Gone are the days of digging through emails or hunting for bookmarks. The FCPS app provides a custom experience that is both powerful and easy to use. Here’s how it makes life easier:
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Customized for Your Family: Do you have students at two (or more!) schools? You can "follow" multiple schools to get a feed of news, notices, and events.
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No Sign-In Required: Access essential content like district-wide announcements, live updates, and school calendars instantly. There’s no password to remember, and no login is required.
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Real-Time Notifications: Get push notifications for urgent updates including weather announcements.
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Everything in One Place: From bell schedules and staff directories to athletic event locations and school menus, the app is a central hub for all things FCPS.
To ensure every family stays informed, the app supports automatic translation for more than 100 languages. Learn more about the app or download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
🍬Candy Grams Sales: Feburary 2-11
🐾 Animal Shelter Collection: February 9-13
❤️Friday, February 6: Breakfast Bash with Kindergarten Families (7:45-8:20, Cafeteria); PTA Bingo Night (6-8)
❤️Tuesday, February 10: Yearbook Cover Designs due to the main office
❤️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); Ramadan Begins at sundown
❤️Friday, February 27: Breakfast Bash with 3rd and 4th Grade Families (7:45-8:20, Cafeteria)
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