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Dear Island Creek Families,
It’s hard to believe we only have one more week in the first quarter of school! Our students are so engaged in their learning, and our teachers have been intentionally planning for Academic Discourse—giving students meaningful opportunities to share their thoughts and solidify their learning with classmates.
As a quick reminder, next Friday is Book Character Day and the official last day of the first quarter. Students will be dismissed early at 1:20 PM, and please note that after-school daycare will not be provided.
Thank you for your continued support, and have a wonderful week ahead!
Warmly,
Jen Fallert, Principal 🐊
Denise Cash-Pinckney, Assistant Principal 🐊
Together, We Are Navigating a Course Toward excellence!
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Good attendance builds key habits that help your child graduate on time and succeed in their future career.
By highlighting this important information, we aim to keep our families informed and energized about our collective efforts to encourage regular school attendance.
Be sure to check the FCPS Calendar when scheduling doctors' appointments and vacations.
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Book Character Day: Friday, 10/30
Get ready for Book Character Day at Island Creek Elementary! On Friday, October 30, all Crocodilians are invited to dress up as their favorite book character for a day of literacy fun.
Dressing up is completely optional. If your child chooses to participate, please keep costumes safe and school-appropriate: no scary themes, offensive graphics, toy weapons, masks, or face paint.
Whether dressing up or coming as they are, please remind your child to bring their favorite book to share with their class!
Share your Veterans’ Photos
In honor of Veterans Day, Island Creek students and staff members are invited to submit photos of themselves or loved ones who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. military.
Please use this link to submit information and include the following details with your submission:
- Service member’s name and rank
- Branch of service
- Connection to Island Creek
- Any additional information you'd like to share
Submitted photos will be featured in a special Veterans Day video tribute on the Morning News Show!
Deadline: Tuesday, November 3
Do You Know an AMAZING Island Creek Employee?
We are now accepting nominations to recognize our outstanding employees at Island Creek Elementary School for the 2026 - 2027 school year! If you have worked with an outstanding employee at Island Creek, FCPS wants your help recognizing them. Croc colleagues and families are invited to nominate:
🏆 NOMINATIONS FOR...
- Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
- Outstanding Educational Services Employee
- Outstanding Operational Services Employee
🗓️DEADLINE: The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, November 13, 2026.
📝SUBMISSIONS: Submissions can be made by completing the form linked here:
Complete the form
Thank you for supporting our outstanding Croc Staff!
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Meal Options: Attendees may purchase a Thanksgiving Lunch or bring a lunch from home.
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Cost: Family members can pay $5.50 for their meal using cash or check.
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Guest Limit: Maximum of 2 guests per student due to lunchroom capacity.
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Check-In Requirements: Guests must enter through Door 1 and sign in with a valid driver's license.
Thanksgiving Lunch Schedule:
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5th Grade: 10:20–10:50
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4th Grade: 10:55–11:25
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6th Grade: 11:15–11:45
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3rd Grade: 11:30–12:00
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2nd Grade: 12:05–12:35
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1st Grade: 12:35–1:05
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Kindergarten: 1:05–1:35
Hayfield Secondary's Trunk or Treat!
Get ready for a spooky evening filled with music, candy, games, and fun! Enjoy live musical performances by our talented Tri-M Members while checking out decorated trunks and collecting sweet treats.
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📅 When: Thursday, October 29th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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📍 Where: Hayfield SS Senior Parking Lot
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🎭 What to bring: Wear your best costumes and bring your friends!
Follow us on Instagram @hsstrim for timely updates! See you there!
We are excited to invite all Island Creek families to our Family Power Hour Series, designed to partner together for student success! Mark your calendars for these interactive and informative morning sessions at Island Creek!
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your ch
🗓️ Island Creek Calendar
❤️Friday, October 30: Book Character Day!; 2 Hour Early Release at 1:20 for all school-age students; 5th and 6th Grade Chorus sing The Star Spangled Banner at the Hayfield Secondary Football Game
❤️Monday, November 2: School Planning Day; No school for students
❤️Tuesday, November 3: Teacher Work Day; No school for students
❤️Friday, November 6: Family Power Hour Series: Supporting Literacy at Home (9:00-10:00)
❤️Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Lunch (modified lunch schedule)
❤️Wednesday, November 18: STEAM Night (5:30-7:00)
❤️November 25-27: School Closed for Thanksgiving Break
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