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Dear Island Creek Families,
Our halls have been buzzing with focus and determination this week—our Crocs have truly been "locked in" to their learning! It has been wonderful to see such commitment from our students as they prepare for their SOL Tests.
SOL Testing: Next week, we will begin SOL testing for Grades 3–6. We are incredibly proud of how hard our students have been working to master the Virginia SOL Standards.
Celebrating Our Teachers: We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated teachers. They have been pouring their efforts into ensuring our students are prepared, through:
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Deep collaboration on instructional planning.
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Using exit tickets to drive real-time adjustments to instruction.
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Leading engaging focus lessons and targeted small group sessions.
Thank You, Families: Thank you to our families for your constant encouragement and support at home. It truly takes a village, and we are so grateful to have you!
❤️Staff Appreciation Week (May 4-8)
❤️Tuesday, May 5: Reading SOL: Grades 3 and 4
❤️Wednesday, May 6: National Bike & Roll to School Day
❤️Thursday, May 7: Reading SOL: Grades 5 and 6
Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for entrusting your amazing children with us!
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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Next week is all about honoring our caring and dedicated Island Creek Staff! They work tirelessly for our students, and your support truly fuels their passion. The graphic below outlines our Daily Themes. Whether it’s a small note or a creative gesture, your kindness makes a world of difference!
Monday, May 4: Make your favorite staff member a card!
Tuesday, May 5: High-five a staff member and say thank you!
Wednesday, May 6: Draw a picture or make a card for a staff member to show your appreciation!
Thursday, May 7: Classroom Cleanup - show your gratitude by helping pick up!
Friday, May 8: Bring your favorite staff member a sweet treat!
Victor O'Neill Studios recently held Spring portrait day at Island Creek and pictures are now online. All orders will include free shipping until May 7th.
Please use this link to view your student's Spring photos.
Please remember, the online code is the Student ID Number.
For questions about orders, please email underclass@vosphoto.com
Congratulations to Island Creek's Band and Strings Solo and Ensemble Participants!
Congratulations to the Island Creek students who participated in the District 10 Solo and Ensemble Festival last weekend. All students received SUPERIOR ratings, which is the highest score you can get, and will be given medals at the spring concerts! We are very proud of them for their hard work and dedication to prepare for this performance!
 
ST Math April Winners!
Congratulations to all students who completed ST Math Puzzles in April! To encourage our students to complete ST Math puzzles, we will continue our “ST MATHness” challenge for the month of May!
The winning class for each grade level is shown below, and will have a Class Pizza or Popsicle Party!
National Bike & Roll to School Day is on Wednesday, May 6th
We are celebrating and encouraging students to include a safe route to school as part of a healthy and active lifestyle. Students who ride their bikes can park their bikes during the school day in the gym. Please bring your bike to the back of the school and into the gym, at Entrance #6. Students who are in SACC, childcare or not within walking distance are welcome to participate with parent approval/ supervision.
If you ride your bike to school:
- All students must wear a helmet. Fairfax County law requires any-one under 15 to wear a helmet.
- Check your equipment: Air, Brakes and Chain
- Obey all traffic laws, a bicycle is a vehicle
- See and be seen
- Go with the flow of traffic, ride on the right.
- Be predictable, stay alert
- If riding on a sidewalk, yield to pedestrians and walk your bike if the sidewalk is crowded with walkers
- Beware of cars coming out of driveways if you ride on the sidewalk
- Students crossing in crosswalks should dismount and walk their bike across the street.
Please use the following link to discuss Bicycle Safety with your child.
http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/bicyclesaferjourney/
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Croc Stars: Respectful
Congratulations to our Croc Stars who demonstrated the Crocs Creed character trait of being Respectful!
Principal's Student Advisory Council
Ms. Fallert and the Principal's Student Advisory Council students were hard at work this monring reorganizing the recess bins.
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.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Thank you to Ms. Mehrtash for all her hard work with the after-school STEAM Club! She secured an Educate Fairfax grant to bring engaging learning activities to our students, who shared their final projects with their families on Thursday.
 
Field Day T-Shirts on Sale
Island Creek is sellling Field Day T-Shirts as a fundraiser! For reach shirt sold, Island Creek will receive funds that will be used for school beautification. You can purchase a Field Day T-Shirt for $10 on MySchoolBucks.
Field Day T-Shirts are on sale through Monday, May 18.
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.
 Child Care and Early Learning Programs Online Database
The Virginia Department of Education has created a statewide online tool that helps Virginia families search for and compare child care and early learning programs, including information on program options, quality, and availability. https://families.vareadytofindchildcare.com/welcome
SNAP at Farmers Markets
Families can use SNAP/EBT benefits at select county farmers markets and receive up to $40 in free fruits and vegetables, with tokens that can be used like cash at participating markets; for information, locations, and directions visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/snap or call 571-340-3322; to apply for SNAP call 1-833-522-5582
The Lorton Farmer’s Market is Sundays from 8:00am-12noon in the VRE Parking Lot (8990 Lorton Station Boulevard, Lorton)
TJHSST Techstravaganza 2026, Saturday, May 16, 10:00am-4:00pm
Tomorrow’s Women in Science and Technology (TWIST), a student organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), invites Island Creek students to attend their Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 16, from 10 am - 4 pm at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, 6560 Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. Register here. Visit the event website for more information: Techstravaganza 2026
Children's Mental Health Day: Celebrate Neurodivergent Youth, Saturday, May 9, 10am-1pm
Clemyjontri Park, 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA, 22101
Mark your calendar for Children’s Mental Health Day 2026 with the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB). This free, family-focused event celebrates the strengths of neurodivergent youth in a welcoming and supportive environment. Enjoy a fun, relaxing day with activities for all ages, including food trucks, a cooling tent, sensory-friendly giveaways, games, and other family activities. Bring the whole family to play, connect, and learn more about supports for children’s mental health in our community. Learn more and register here.
Wetlands Awareness Day, Sunday May 3, 12:00-4:00pm
Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22306
Celebrate the significance of Huntley Meadows Park, Fairfax County Park Authority’s premier wetland sanctuary, by discovering the beauty and importance of wetlands during this fun and free event. Bring friends and family to stroll the forested paths and immersive half mile boardwalk trail to learn about the plants and animals that live in the park. See live raptors, reptiles and amphibians up close and enjoy interactive displays and activities. Collect a stamp at each station to receive a prize. Rain or shine. Registration encouraged.
 PTA Spring Newsletter
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week: May 4 - 8
The PTA is sending home game-themed teacher appreciation flyers in students’ weekly folder.
If you don’t have a CLUE how to thank teachers and staff, join our OPERATION!
We’ll be surprising and delighting our faculty and staff May 4 – 8, 2026.
Here's a snapshot of what's happening each day:
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Monday: Hungry, Hungry Hippos: Breakfast in the Staff Lounge
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Tuesday: Don’t Break the Ice: Smoothies and Snack dropped to Classrooms
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Wednesday: Candy Land: Sweets Bar in the Staff Lounge
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Thursday: Apples to Apples: Caramel Apple Bar in the Staff Lounge
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Friday: Go Fish: Lunch in the Staff Lounge
Visit our Facebook Page for updates, reminders, and photos throughout the week.
Sign up and donate items to Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week. As you review the sign-up, please pay special attention to the notes, quantity, and drop-off dates and times so that the PTA can ensure we have all the necessary items for setup.
Click her to view the sign-up: The drop-off dates coordinate with our themed days, so keep that in mind when signing up!
If you want to ship directly to Island Creek, please use the address and guaranteed delivery to match the due date on the signup form:
Attn: Island Creek PTA/Teacher Appreciation
7855 Morning View Ln, Alexandria, VA 22315
Delivery Window: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
We're looking for volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, or during the event hours. The volunteer opportunities are listed on the Signup Genius, and we'd love your support!
Thank you for helping us celebrate the people who make such a difference every day.
With appreciation,
ICES PTA Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week Organizers
Join the Island Creek PTA Board!
Help fill three positions on the Island Creek PTA Board for next school year!
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President: Lead PTA Meetings; Act as primary contact with school administration; approximately 10 hours/month.
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Treasurer: Collect and deposit dues and payments; write checks and maintain books/budget; approximately 8 hours/month.
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Secretary: Take meeting minutes; handle social media/announcements; approximately 5 hours/month
Interested? Questions? What more information? Email:
islandcreeptapresident@gmail.com
The Hayfield DramaHawks present Cinderella!
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Tickets: $12 at HayfieldDrama.com
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May 1: 7pm
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May 2: 2pm and 7pm
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May 8: 7pm
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May 9: 7pm
❤️Tuesday, May 5: Reading SOL: Grades 3 and 4
❤️Wednesday, May 6: National Bike & Roll to School Day
❤️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
❤️Monday, May 18: Last day to order Field Day T-shirts
❤️Tuesday, May 19: Math SOL: Grades 5 and 6
❤️Wednesday, May 20: 3-Hour Early Release at 12:20 for school-age students
❤️Monday, May 25: Memorial Day Holiday, School Closed
❤️Tuesday, May 26: Teacher Workday, No School for Students
❤️Wednesday, May 27: Eid al-Adha Holiday, School Closed
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