Island Creek's Weekly Words: August 14, 2026

Wednesday, August 19: Open House and Kona Ice Truck!

We are excited to welcome our families and students back for another wonderful school year! There’s nothing quite like the magic of meeting new and familiar faces, greeting our teachers, and coming together to welcome a new school year.

Please join us for our annual Open House on Wednesday, August 19. Come explore classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and reconnect with friends!

Who: Island Creek Families and Students

What: Families and students are invited to meet their new teachers, bring school supplies, stop by the clinic and cafeteria, and learn about the PTA, etc. .

When: Wednesday, August 19 (4:00-6:30); this is a drop-in and out event

4:00-4:30: Optional early time for Preschool, Kindergarten, and Students with IEPs
4:30-6:00: All Students

Where:To keep traffic moving smoothly, please enter through the Main Entrance (Door 1) and exit through either the cafeteria (Door 6) or Kiss and Ride (Door 2).

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

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.

Kona Ice Truck will be at Open House from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM. Treat yourself to Kona Ice while supporting the Island Creek PTA!

Classroom Assignments and Island Creek's Collaborative Approach

Teacher Assignment Information

Parents and guardians will receive an email with their child’s classroom teacher assignment after 4:30 PM on Tuesday, August 18. We are actively registering new students, we appreciate your patience while we finalize our rosters!

Our Collaborative Approach

At Island Creek, our teachers work in Collaborative Learning Teams (CLTs) across every grade level to support each student's academic and social-emotional growth. Every member of our staff is highly qualified and dedicated to meeting the high standards of our school community. Thank you for partnering with us and supporting our talented teaching team!

First Day of School: Mon, August 24

On Monday, August 24, Island Creek staff will be ready to help students find their classrooms.

Arrival: Doors open at 8:20 AM; school begins at 8:35 AM.
Classroom Escorts: To build independence and ensure a smooth, safe start, parents/guardians may not walk students to their classrooms.
Kindergarten Exception: Kindergarten parents may walk their child to class on the first day only.
All other students (Grades 1-6): Please say goodbye at the front door. Extra staff will be inside to help students find their rooms!

Arrival and Dismissal

As we gear up for a fantastic new school year, your children's safety and a smooth daily routine are our top priorities. We are so grateful for your incredible partnership in keeping our school grounds safe and welcoming!

How You Can Help Us Make This a Success: