Island Creek: Summer Updates, July 18, 2025
Island Creek: Summer Updates, July 18, 2025

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Popsicles on the Playground

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RSVP: 6th Grade Chat and Chew

Calling all rising 6th graders! Join us for a special lunch with the Island Creek Admin Team on Thursday, August 7th from 11:30am – 1:00pm.  We'll enjoy pizza, get to know each other, and talk about students' hopes and dreams for their final year at Isalnd Creek!

Please complete this Google Form no later than Tuesday, August 5, if your 6th Grade student will attend.

This event is only for 6th Grade Students.

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Open House
Wednesday, August 13 

Who: Families and Students

What:  Open House: families and students are invited to meet their new teachers, bring school supplies, stop by the clinic and/or cafeteria, and learn about sign-up for scouts, PTA, etc. This is a drop in and out event.

When:  Wednesday, August 13 (4:30-6:30); this is a drop in and out event

  • Optional early access for Preschool, Kindergarten, and students with IEPs (4:30-5:00)
  • All Students (5:00-6:30)

Where:  To assist with traffic flow, please enter through the Main Entrance (Door 1) and exit from the cafeteria (Door 6) or kiss and ride (Door 2).

How:  Island Creek Staff will be wearing black staff shirts and are happy to suport students and families with locating classrooms.

Food Trucks!

Non-profit organizations and school organizations may distribute materials at Open House. Please notify Administrative Assistant Kathleen Black (knblack@fcps.edu) to reserve a table.


First Day of School
Monday, August 18

On Monday, August 18, Island Creek staff will be ready to help students find their classrooms. Doors open at 8:20 a.m., and school officially begins at 8:35 a.m.

To ensure a safe and routine-focused start to the school year, parents/guardians may not walk children to classrooms on the first day of school.

Exceptions: Kindergarten students and students new to Island Creek may be walked to their classrooms by a parent or guardian on this day only.

For all other students (Grades 1-6): Please say goodbye at the front door. Our staff will be available inside to help your child find their classroom.


Back to School Night
Wednesday, August 27 

Who: Parents/Guardians

What:  Learn about curriculum, schedules, expectations, and more!

When:  Wednesday, August 27

  • Session 1:  5:45-6:20

  • Session 2:  6:40-7:15 (repeat of Session 1)

Where:  You child's classroom! 6th Grade will meet in the Cafeteria  

Non-profit organizations and school organizations may distribute materials at Open House. Please notify Administrative Assistant Kathleen Black (knblack@fcps.edu) to reserve a table.


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Early Release Wednesdays

Limited early release days in FCPS elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year. 

Early release Wednesdays for Island Creek Elementary school-age students will be at 12:20 on the following dates:

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Summer Office Hours

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Island Creek's

Summer Office Hours

 

9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.