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Dear Island Creek Families,
What a wonderful week with our Crocs! Next week we will honor our military-connected students and host our fourth annual This is Us Multicultural Night!
Upcoming Events
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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! Did you know Island Creek has 126 military-connected students!
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This is Us Multicultural Night: Thursday, April 23: We are looking for participants! Please Sign-up here to reserve a table or a performance slot.
- Yearbook Orders due no later than Friday, April 24
ST MATHness Class Challenges
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ST MATHness Class Challenge: Participation was so high in March that we will have ST MATHness Class Challenges in April and May. Keep up the great work with completing ST Math Puzzles and growing your math brains, Croc Mathematicians!
As a reminder, students do not have school on Tuesday, April 21 due to the Virginia Special Election.
We hope to see everyone at Thursday evening's This is Us Multicultural Night!
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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Island Creek's Fourth Annual This is Us Multicultural Night!
Thursday, April 23 (5:30-7:00)
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
Wear purple to show your support for Island Creek's 126 military-connected youth!
Purple is chosen as it combines all the branch colors of the military.
No School April 21/Meals for Students
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
2025-2026 Yearbooks on Sale! Orders due by April 24
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 732462, 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.
ST MATHness Class Challenge
Participation was so high in March that we will have ST MATHness Class Challenges in April and May. Let's solve puzzles, Croc Mathematicians!
Let's solve puzzles, Croc Mathematicians
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Monthly Prize: The homeroom class from each grade level with the most puzzles completed during April (and again in May) wins a celebration!
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Reward: Winning classes get to choose between a Popcorn Party or a Popsicle Party.
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End-of-Year Goal: Every student should aim to complete 1,000 ST Math Puzzles by June 1.
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Our Progress: So far this school year, our Crocs have already tackled a massive total of 493,517 puzzles!
Spotlight on Specials: Art
Thank you to all who attended Authors and Artists night! It was so very nice to see everyone. Between our “island” themed glow in the dark art show and various class projects, we had over 1,500 artworks displayed throughout the building!!! It was so very exciting to see our students share their work proudly with their families. Two weeks later, we had 50+ students who had work on display at the Hayfield pyramid art show. Our “Croc Artists” are truly amazing.
As we begin to approach the end of the school year, we still have so much more to do. Mrs. Rozycki’s classes will be working on still life paintings in 1st and 5th grade, 3rd grade will be creating dot paintings inspired by the work of Australian Aboriginals and they also are completing self-portraits highlighting their individual cultures. 4th grade will paint landscapes based on their knowledge of characteristics of Virginia’s five regions. Following, there will be work with textiles for all grades and a “catch up” for 4th grade involving wire sculptures.
In Mr. Korrow's classes, Kindergarten and 2nd grade students are in the early stages of developing their observational drawing skills as we build toward finishing the year with observational painting. In addition, our 2nd and 6th graders are working through exciting ceramics projects, while 6th grade will wrap up the year exploring printmaking and weaving. It’s a busy and creative time in the art studio, and we are so proud of the focus and growth our students are showing!
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.
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
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.
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3rd Grade: May 5 and May 14
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4th Grade: May 5 and May 14
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5th Grade: May 7, May 12, and May 19
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6th Grade: May 7 and May 19
Here are some ways to prepare before a test:
- Remind your child to get a good night's rest.
- Make sure your child has a healthy breakfast.
- Avoid scheduling appointments that would take your child out of school on a testing day.
- Remind your child that electronic devices are not allowed in testing, unless required by 504 or IEP.
Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
Resources to Help Infants and Toddlers Meet Milestones
Are you concerned about your infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child’s development? Resources are available if your child exhibits difficulties in one or more of the following areas: communication, fine and/or gross motor skills, self-help skills, problem-solving, and attention skills. Learn more about typical developmental milestones.
The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia (ITC) provides evaluations and services for children (0-36 months) who have developmental delays or medical conditions that may affect development. Parents are encouraged to contact ITC at 703-246-7121 to share their concerns.
Early Childhood Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs between the ages of 20 months and 5 years (children must be two by September 30).
FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) offers a free referral process to identify potential developmental delays or disabilities. Special education services are provided for all children who are found eligible through the referral process. Parents are encouraged to call 571-423-4121 with questions.
WHAT: Learn From Current Field Hockey Players and Coaches!
WHEN: Tuesday, May 26th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Hayfield Secondary School - Main Stadium Turf
AGE: Grades 3-8
COST: $50 per child
QUESTIONS: Contact HAYFIELDFIELDHOCKEY@gmail.com
REGISTRATION: Hayfield Youth Clinic Registration
 Purple Up Day, Wednesday, April 22
Wear Red to Remember Everyone Deployed, Friday, April 24
Purple Up Day will be observed at Island Creek on Wednesday, April 22, so we invite all employees, students, families, and community members to “Purple Up!” for military children. Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and the blue of the Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force. Island Creek will also have a Month of the Military Child spirit day on Friday, April 24. Wear RED to Remember Everyone Deployed.
Partnering with Your Child’s Middle School Virtual Presentation, Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00pm
Rising middle school families are invited to register for the Partnering with Your Child’s Middle School virtual presentation that will be held on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00pm. Register Here The Zoom link will be shared with all registrants before the event.
FCPS Superintendent Community Conversations
Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities to share thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:
- Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School
- Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning, especially for childcare and interpretation services.
FCPS Workshop: The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together, Wednesday, April 29 6:30-8:00pm at the Mason District Government Center 6507 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA 22003.
Technology connects us like never before, but it’s important to know how to stay safe while using it. This family workshop provides hands-on learning about internet safety to inform families of popular social sites and apps used by students, effective strategies to engage youth in discussions regarding internet safety and 7 primary topics to discuss with youth that will remain important from kindergarten through adulthood. Join FCPS Intervention and Prevention Services to learn how your family can build healthy and secure, and positive habits online together. This content is appropriate for parents and caregivers of all grade levels. Interpreters and childcare available. Register here.
Student Immunization Event, Saturday, April 18
Inspire Health Alliance is providing immunizations for currently enrolled FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. The next Student Immunization Event is on Saturday, April 18, 9:00am-2:30pm at Frost Middle School. Visit the Inspire Immunization Events Student Registration webpage to schedule an appointment. Visit School Required Immunizations for more information and immunization resources to find out additional locations for child immunizations.
Field Day for Military Families, Sat, April 18, 12:00-2:00pm
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 if you plan to attend. Please contact Katie Server at kaserver@fcps.edu with any questions.
Special Education Family Conference, Saturday, April 18, 8am-2pm
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 breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Childcare and language interpretation available
❤️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!; Yearbook orders due
❤️Tuesday, May 5: Reading SOL: Grades 3 and 4
❤️Thursday, May 7: Reading SOL: Grades 5 and 6
❤️Tuesday, May 12: Science SOL: Grade 5
❤️Thursday, May 14: Math SOL: Grades 3 and 4
❤️Tuesday, May 19: Math SOL: Grades 5 and 6
❤️Wednesday, May 20: 3-Hour Early Release at 12:20 for school-age students
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