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Dear Island Creek Families,
It was wonderful seeing so many of you at last night's Authors and Artists and Book Fair event!
We hope all of our Croc families a refreshing Spring Break! Whether you’re hitting the road or enjoying a cozy staycation, we hope this week is filled with laughter, relaxation, and plenty of "core memories."
Take this time to unplug, explore, and enjoy each other's company. We can’t wait to see our Crocs back at school on Tuesday, April 7, refreshed and ready to finish the year strong!
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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Thank you to you and your wonderful children for showering Assistant Principal Karen Baxter with so much love on her final day with FCPS! It was truly heartwarming to see her sent off with such kindness as she begins her well-deserved retirement.
After school, staff had a fun time celebrating Ms. Baxter alongside her family. We are all grateful for the dedication, heart, and energy she has poured into the Island Creek students, families, and staff over the last 10 years. She will be greatly missed, but we couldn’t be happier for her next chapter.
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This monring, Special Education Teacher Ronica Creveceour got engaged at school in front of her students! We are very excited for her!
Fun Fact: Ms. Creveceour attended Island Creek in Elementary School. |
Croc Stars: Safe and Self-Aware
Congratulations to our Croc Stars who demonstrated the Crocs Creed character traits of Safe and Self-Aware!
Body Safety Program
The Body Safety Program is scheduled to take place at Island Creek Elementary the week of April 20-24 for students in Kindergarten-6th Grade.
If you would like to opt your child out of this program, please make sure to send in a signed opt-out form (English/Spanish) no later than Tuesday, April 7. Please note that Rylynn, a Department of Family Services Facility Dog, will be on-site Friday.
We will have a virtual family info session via Google Meet on Tuesday, March 10th at 5:30PM via this link: https://meet.google.com/xze-kydf-itn.
Spring Break Fun for Crocs!
🐊 Free & Fun Ideas for Crocs
If you're looking for ways to stay active and keep those brains buzzing while school is out, we’ve put together a list of fun (and free!) activities for our Crocs. From outdoor adventures to creative masterpieces, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
🌟 Spring Break Activity Ideas:
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Explore Nature: Go on a nature walk or visit a brand-new park.
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Get Active: Play on the school playground or try out a new sport.
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Be Creative: Write a graphic novel, act out a scene from your favorite book, or make a special card for a friend.
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Keep Learning: Dive into a great book or log into STMath and Lexia for some online learning fun!
We can't wait to hear about all your adventures when you return!
Island Creek's Fourth Annual This is Us Multicultural Night!
Sign-up for a table or a time to perform!
Island Creek Elementary's This Is Us Multicultural Night is an opportunity for the Island Creek school community to connect and learn more about classmates and families through their cultures, travels, food, and traditions.
Sign-up here or scan the QR Code below to reserve a table or performance time.
Registration is only needed for tables and performances
New-to-FCPS families create a ParentVUE account for online registration. Details are available here: Welcome to Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) Online Registration | Fairfax County Public Schools
Current families can register their new student through their existing ParentVUE account. (No need to register students returning to Island Creek)
Our Registrar, Ms. Bickerstaff, is happy to process registrations directly as well. Please complete this New Student Intake Form and she will respond with registration details and documents necessary to start the process.
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten you can learn more here.
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment
2025-2026 Yearbooks on Sale! Order Now and Save!
School yearbooks are on sale! The price will is now $25.
Ordering is simple: Just go http://www.buytheyearbook.com, put in Island Creek School ID 732461, and pay with your credit card. All orders are online only.
PLEASE NOTE: There will not be any additional books for sale in June. If you want your child to have a yearbook, please order one now.
Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing at Island Creek (Grades 3-6)
Please avoid scheduling appointments on test days. Ensure your child eats a healthy breakfast and arrives at school on time to help them do their best.
Elementary Early Release Wednesday Update for April
Tuesday, April 21, is now a teacher workday and staff development day because of a recently announced special election that will impact all FCPS schools.
Students will have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22 and April 29, which were previously early release Wednesdays for elementary schools.
This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days.
April Sibshops and SibTeens
📅Date - Friday, April 10, 2026
⏱️ Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
📍Location -Gum Springs Community Center
8100 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, VA
The Sibshops workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with support needs to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting. 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
SibTeens is a community-building group for Middle School siblings of children with support needs in grades 6-9 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools. 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 follow up questions about either program.
Provide the County Government With Feedback on Its Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Advertised Budget and considering possible adjustments before adoption in May. Opportunities to provide feedback to the county include Budget Town Hall Meetings airing on Channel 16 on Tuesday, April 7, at 7 p.m., (Springfield District) and Friday, April 10, at 6 p.m., (Franconia District).
You can also provide your input during the county’s Budget public hearings on Tuesday, April 14, at 4 p.m., and Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, at 3 p.m. at the Government Center Board Auditorium. Register in advance to speak.
Visit the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors website to learn more about the county’s FY 2027 Budget.
Field Day for Military Families: Saturday, April 18
All FCPS military families are invited to a Military Families Field Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 12:00-2:00 p.m., at Annandale High School. Families can participate in various field day activities and enjoy fun crafts. Snacks and treats will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefitting FCPS High School student clubs and organizations. For planning purposes please complete this google form by Friday, March 27 if you plan to attend. Please contact Katie Server at kaserver@fcps.edu with any questions.
Special Education Family Conference: Saturday, April 18
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School. Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage to register and to find more information, including keynote speaker, breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Childcare and language interpretation available.
Community Resources
Food for Others distributes food weekly at neighborhood sites. No pre-registration required. Bring your own bags. For a list of all neighborhood sites and to learn more about additional Food for Others programs visit https://foodforothers.org/ or call 703-207-9173.
Springfield Gardens: Fridays, 6pm at the Community Center behind Springfield Plaza at 7224 Commerce Street, Springfield
Springfield – Chelsea Square: Tuesdays, 6:00pm at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 5800 Backlick Road, in the basement of the Fellowship Hall, on side next to Chelsea Square Apartments.
The Journey Church at 6427 Franconia Rd hosts a Capital Area Food Bank Mobile Market on the 2nd Saturday of each month. No registration required. The next market will be on Saturday, April 11. Distribution of free, fresh produce is from 10:30am-1:30pm, arrive early for best selection.
For additional needs and services families may reach out to: The Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) (serving zip codes 22079 and 22060) (703) 339-5161/ Register for Services – LCAC or Koinonia (serving zip codes 22310 and 22315) 703-971-1991/ http://www.koinoniacares.org/ or Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning 703-222-0880.
❤️March 30 - April 6: Student Holiday: Spring Break and Teacher Workday
❤️Tuesday, April 7: Welcome Back, Crocs!
❤️Friday, April 10: Kindergarten Orientation (1:30-3:00); No School for students
❤️Wednesday, April 15: Spring Photos (rescheduled)
❤️Tuesday, April 21: No School for Students
❤️Wednesday, April 22: Purple Up! Day (new day due to Spring Photos)
❤️Thursday, April 23: This is Us Multicultural Night (5:30-7:00) AND Spirit Day: Wear your Favorite Multicultural Clothing!
❤️Friday, April 24: Remember Everyone Deployed: Wear Red!
❤️Wednesday, April 29: 3-Hour Early Release at 12:20 for school-age students
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