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Dear Island Creek Families,
It is hard to believe we only have two and a half days left of the 2025–2026 school year! Our Crocs have grown so much this year, and we are incredibly proud of all their hard work and achievements.
A huge thank you to our wonderful families and community partners—your continuous support is what makes our school community so special.
Important End-of-Year Schedule
To help your family plan for the final days, please note the upcoming schedule:
Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony
We look forward to celebrating our rising seventh graders!
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When: Wednesday, June 10
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Time: Starts promptly at 9:00 AM (We highly recommend arriving by 8:20 AM to find parking and get seated).
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Location: School Cafeteria
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Security Reminder: All adult guests must bring a valid photo ID to enter the building.
Thank you for your partnership as it is truly appreciated, and Dr. Cash-Pinckney and I are grateful for the Island Creek community!
Warmly,
Jen Fallert, Principal
Denise Cash-Pinckney, Assistant Principal
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 informedabout our collective efforts to encourage regular school attendance
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Congratulations Hayfield Class of 2026!
Island Creek Class of 2020!
Congratulations to our 5th and 6th GradeBand students for their phenomenal concerts this week! We have incredibly talented instrumentalists under the guidance of Mx. Hamilton. We are so proud of everyone's hard work! Additionally, thank you to the Island Creek Families and Guests who attended the concerts!
Summer Learning Resources for Families
Instructional Services is supporting student learning over the summer. Digital and print resources are being curated on the Summer Learning Resources webpage for students and families to review and practice previously taught content throughout the summer months.
Resources are organized by grade level and aligned to the learning students experienced during the school year. Families can access the materials at any time to review concepts, practice skills, or explore new ideas at home. Additional resources will continue to be added throughout June.
BAND, STRINGS, and CHORUS are NOW REGISTERING FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!
Attention all rising fourth, fifth and sixth grade Island Creek students and families! Now is the time to complete Electives Enrollment Forms for school year 2026-2027.
Current 4th Grade and 5th Grade students are now registering for Band, Strings, and Chorus for next school year! In the next weeks, students will have an opportunity to see and hear instruments at the Spring Concert performances for all groups. We hope that your child will sign up now to participate in at least one of these exciting musical groups! Students may choose between Band or Strings, but all students may participate in Chorus.
Current 3rd Grade students are eligible to participate in Strings next year and learn how to play an instrument for the first time! Each year, many 4th graders participate in the Strings program, and it’s a great way to help your child build skills such as teamwork, resiliency, and leadership!
Register online at the link below or scan the QR code on forms given to students.
Please contact our Band, Strings, and Chorus teachers with any questions you might have.
Strings Teacher: Ms. Hicks: Anhicks@fcps.edu
Band Teacher: Mx. Hamilton: lhamilton@fcps.edu
Chorus Teachers: Ms. Arslan (sbarslan@fcps.edu) and Ms. Laird (salaird@fcps.edu)
- 4th Grade electives (for this year’s 3rd Grade students): Sign up for STRINGS
- 5th Grade electives (for this year’s 4th Grade students): Sign up for BAND/STRINGS and CHORUS.
- 6th Grade electives (for this year’s 5th Grade students): Sign up for BAND/STRINGS and CHORUS.
Kindergarten Playdate for Rising KDG Students and Families
- Friday, July 24 (3:00-4:00) and Friday, July 31 (9:00-10:00); Playground
Popsicles on the Playground for All Students and Families
- Friday, August 7 (9:00-10:00); Playground
6th Grade Chat and Chew with the Principals (Rising 6th Grade students)
- Thursday, August 13 (12:00-1:00); Library
Welcome Tours for Families New to Island Creek
- Friday, August 14 (9:00-9:30 and 3:00-3:30); Door 1
Open House and Meet the Teacher for Students and Families
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Wednesday, August 19
- Optional early time (4:00-4:30) for Preschool, Kindergarten, and Students with IEPs
- All Students (4:30-6:00)
First Day of School!
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Monday, August 24: Parents of kindergarten students and students who are new to Island Creek may walk their child to their classroom on the first day of school only.
Back to School Night for Parents/Guardians
- Tuesday, September 1
- Session 1: 5:45-6:20
- Session 2: 6:40-7:15 (Repeat of Session 1)
School Supplies for 2026-2027
Island Creek is offering the convenience of pre-purchasing a school supply kit from Campus Survival Kits. All of the ordering information including what the kit includes and how much it costs can be found online here. There is also a flyer that went home in your child's backpack this week.
The school supply kits will be delivered to the school in August and will be available in your classroom at Open House (or the first day of school, if you are unable to make it to Open House).
The due date to order a kit is July 15th.
If you would prefer to buy your school supplies separately and not order a kit, the list will be available on the Island Creek website next week.
Island Creek's Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number of days has been reduced from eight to four.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
The dates for Island Creek Elementary's four early release Wednesdays (dismissal at 1:20) are as follows:
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October 21
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December 2
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February 10
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May 5
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays.
Student Testing Results
Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.
Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results.
Scroll Smart. Post Smart. Stay Safe.
The Fairfax County Police Department encourages teens and parents to stay informed, have open conversations about digital safety, and practice smart online habits throughout the summer months. Read recommendations to stay safe online this summer.
Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff received an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey. Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m. Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne. Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
Summer Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be made available and shared four to five weeks prior to the event on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available.
End-of-Year Special Education Newsletter Now Available
View the latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter that’s now available on the FCPS website. Topics in this 2026 End of Year/Summer issue include: celebrating 50 Years of IDEA; A Year of Inclusion in FCPS; Advancing Success for Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners; Extended School Year (ESY); Your Guide to a Fun and Inclusive Summer, Play, Plan, Grow: Summer Activities for Executive Function and more. Subscribe to the Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter.
Free Summer Community Events 2026
Check out Events at the Fairfax County Public Libraries, including arts and crafts and STEAM activities, music and storytelling. Search the Fairfax County Public Library Events Calendar by library, age or ‘Summer Reading Adventure.’ Some programs require advance registration (open 2 weeks prior to the event).
Participate in the Summer Reading Adventure at the public library. Sign up! Read! Get Prizes! Learn more at bit.ly/FCPL-SRA or stop by the new Kingstowne Library (7130 Silver Lake Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22315) to sign up.
Choose from hundreds of free shows at 17 locations throughout the County with the Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Entertainment Series. This series of free concerts and children’s events has a wide range of performances. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances for locations and schedules.
Beat the heat at Our Special Harbor Spray Park at Franconia District Park 6601 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310. Our Special Harbor is a fully accessible, spray ground with many ways for guests to have fun and cool off on a hot summer day. Sensory friendly hour is on Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. from June 18-Aug 13. *For safety, children MUST wear aquatic shoes or sandals with a manufactured back strap at all times. Chessie’s Trail, also at Franconia District Park, is a wooded trail designed for children of all abilities with features that appeal to the senses.
Visit our local Fairfax County Public parks and nature centers. Lake Accotink, Huntley Meadows and Hidden Pond all have extensive, well maintained, wooded trails and lakes (or ponds) teeming with wildlife. Huntley Meadows and Hidden Pond both have nature centers open daily (except for Tuesdays). https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/nature-history
See one of world's fastest jets and the Space Shuttle Discovery at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA (arrive after 4pm for free parking). All the Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo are free (some require free entry tickets).
Enjoy free family gym time, teen open gym, Let’s Play Mondays and Sensory Room programs at the Lorton Community Center. A free community center membership is required. Complete an online form, then go in person to verify your address. Get started at http://bit.ly/4d6PG5f. Check the Calendar of Activities (summer calendar posted in June) for details. 9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, 22079 703-550-7195.
❤️Tuesday, June 16: Last Day of School for Preschool Students
❤️Wednesday, June 17: Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony (9:00, doors open at 8:30); Last Day of School for School-age Students (1:20 dismissal)
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