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Dear Island Creek Families,
We miss our Crocs and hope all of your are enjoying a refreshing Spring Break with the warmer weather!
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Upcoming Events
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Kindergarten Orientation: Friday, April 10 (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM).
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Spring Photo Day: Wednesday, April 15. (Note: This is the rescheduled date from March).
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Purple Up! Day: Wednesday, April 22 (Note: New date due to Spring Photo Day). Wear purple to celebrate our military-connected students!
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This is Us Multicultural Night: We are looking for participants! Please Sign-up here to reserve a table or a performance slot.
Important Deadlines
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Body Safety Program: The program begins the week of April 20. If you wish to opt-out your child, forms must be submitted by Tuesday, April 7.
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AAP Referrals: Referral forms for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services must be submitted to Assistant Principal Denise Cash-Pinckney at dcashpinckne@fcps.edu by Wednesday, April 15.
ST MATHness Class Challenges
We look forward to welcoming our Crocs back to school on Tuesday, April 7, refreshed and ready to finish the year strong!
Warmly,
Jen Fallert, Principal 🐊
Denise Cash-Pinckney, 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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ST March MATHness winners!
Congratulations to all students who completed ST Math Puzzles in March! To encourage our students to complete ST Math puzzles, we will continue our “ST MATHness” challenge for the month of April and May!
The winning class for each grade level is shown below, and will have a Class Pizza or Popsicle Party!
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!
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.
Spring AAP Referrals Due April 15
FCPS is now screening students for Subject-Specific and Part-Time advanced services for the next school year. These programs provide specialized challenges for students who need instruction beyond the standard curriculum.
Please see the full AAP Spring Newsletter for more specifics on the levels of service and the holistic review process.
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
SPRING PICTURE DAY
New Date: Wednesday, April 15
Victor O'Neill Studios will be on site to take the following pictures:
- student individual (full-length)
- class group
All orders will be placed AFTER picture day.
You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in their online gallery approximately ten days after picture day.
Victor O’Neill Studios - Underclass@vosphoto.com
Class Placement: Parent/Guardian Input (optional) due Friday, May 8
This spring, Island Creek Staff will begin creating tentative class groupings for the upcoming school year. Classroom assignments will be finalized in mid-August.
When making these placements, we carefully consider many factors, including:
- Individual student information
- Teacher input
- Social relationships
- A blend of children with diverse needs, personalities, and learning interests in every class.
Due to the numerous factors involved in creating balanced classroom placements, including teacher staffing, we are unable to honor requests for specific teachers.
If you have information you believe is important for us to consider regarding your child’s placement for next year, please complete this form by Friday, May 8 at 4:00 PM.
If you do not have any specific information you would like us to consider, there is no need to complete the form.
Friday, April 10 (1:30-3:00)
FCPS PreK and Early Head Start Now Accepting Applications for School Year 2026-27
Island Creek will have an FCPS PreK Class for School Year 2026-2027!
This is a high-quality Early Childhood Program for eligible families. PreK (which stands for Pre-Kindergarten) is a full-day program, and spaces are limited. The PreK program prioritizes children who will be 4 years old by September 30 but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30.
For more information or to apply, visit the FCPS PreK website, email fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu, or call the PreK Office at 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
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 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.
❤️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 date 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!
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