Haycock Hello | Haycock Elementary School

Family Liaison Newsletter

Haycock Hello1 day 19 hours ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

A Message From Our Counselors

Hello Haycock families!

Take a moment to reflect on where/when you see yourselves using these social and emotional skills today and every day in order to be successful and ready for the future!

The Alden

Each year, The Alden presents shows through our Music Education Program free of charge for students in Dranesville Tax District #1A (the MCC Tax District Schools).

We have two upcoming events this April & May!

Tutti Frutti Productions: “Underneath a Magical Moon” will take place on April 28th, 2025 at 10am. This production is recommended for grades K-3.

Join us for a enchanting, reimagined story of "Peter Pan," told by Wendy, as we fly into a fantastical world of adventure, where the impossible seems possible and if you close your eyes and believe, you really can make anything happen.

360 ALLSTARS will take place on May 8th at 10am. BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more! Recommended for grades 5-7 To register, email me back with the number of students and adults as well as the grade level. I will then follow up to get the remainder of the information. Tickets are first come, first served and are very limited. The deadline is 3/26/25

Visit the Lost and Found!

Students are shedding clothes as the weather gets warmer. Our lost and found is filling up and will be donated on March 26th to the coat and winter accessory drive for SHARE of McLean.

CTE Summer Enrichment

We’ve got an engaging summer planned for your students!

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office will offer two enrichment camps this summer - Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy. For details on the activities we have planned, please read below.

All information can be found on our webpages! For Tech Adventure Camp go to bit.ly/FCPS_TAC.

Current kindergarten through 5th grade students will explore the exciting program areas in Career and Technical Education (CTE) including Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades.

Weekly Themes

July 7 - 11: Let’s Get Messy!

July 14 - 18: Crazy, Cool Careers

July 21 - 25: Exploring the Enchanted

For CTE Summer Academy go to bit.ly/FCPS_CSA.

Current 6th through 11th grade students will choose 4 classes each week and dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and explore careers.

We have course options for all CTE program areas. Classes and schedule can be found on our website! Classes offered through CTE Summer Academy are introductory and do not require previous knowledge of the content.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL OUR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS! Click here to register!

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Haycock Hello 3.17.25

Haycock Hello3 days 5 hours ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Haycock Families,

We enjoyed having Kathleen Otal, counselor from McLean HS, Thaisa York, counselor from Longfellow, and Steven Myers, from the Office of Counseling and College and Career Readiness, on Friday for our March Parent Coffee. Here are the slides from that informative presentation about how parents can be involved in educational decision making for their child. They provided lots of suggestions about what parents of elementary school students can do to set their student up for success in high school, college, and beyond.

We are excited to support the PTA Boosterthon this week. We know how much the PTA supports our school and provides so many wonderful opportunities for our students. This year, the Boosterthon funds raised will be used to replace our aging and often nonfunctional kiln for the art department and our aging risers used for concerts. Come join us to help out at the Fun Run on Friday, March 21 during your child's specials time. Thank you for your generous support of this PTA event.

We loved meeting our incoming Kindergarten students and their families this afternoon for our Kindergarten Orientation. Our newest Cougars are amazing, and we can't wait for them to join us in August!

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all🍀

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Upcoming Important Dates

March 17-21- PTA Boosterthon Week

Tuesday, March 18- 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens (Wollerton, Crigger, and Rein)

Friday, March 21- PTA Boosterthon Fun Run

Tuesday, March 25- 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens (Wisniewski and Thomas)

Tuesday, March 25- Longfellow student and parent panel at Haycock- 6:00 in the cafeteria for rising 7th graders and their parents

Wednesday, March 26- 6th grade walking field trip to Longfellow MS

Wednesday, March 26- 4th grade field trip to Woodson HS Planetarium (Baker and Harllee)

Thursday, March 27- 4th grade field trip to Woodson HS Planetarium (Duffield and Choi)

Friday, March 28- 4th grade field trip to Woodson HS Planetarium (Maas and Mostoller)

Friday, March 28- Author Visit (see information below)

Friday, March 28- End of third quarter

Monday, March 31- Holiday- Eid-al-Fitr

Tuesday, April 1- Teacher Workday, student holiday

Thursday, April 3 - SOL - 5th Grade Writing

Monday, April 7- PTA Heritage Night 6-8 PM

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

Preparing for the 2025-26 School Year My student is not returning to Haycock:

👉Complete this form. Parents of 6th graders moving on to Longfellow do not need to complete this form

🐻I have a rising Kindergartener:

Please see this Kindergarten Registration Information , make an appointment with our registrar, Yujin Choi at [email protected].

Birthday Treat Reminder

We love celebrating every student's birthday during the school year. However, we ask that you not send in baked goods for your child's class on their birthday. This is due to many students having allergies and food restrictions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Calling all Future Longfellow Lancer Families!

Please join us for an informative and engaging Parent & Student Panel on Tuesday, March 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. You will hear from current Longfellow students and parents that came from Haycock Elementary. They will share what to expect as you transition to 7th grade such as classes, homework, clubs and activities, making new friends, and managing lockers. Parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about resources available to support their child's transition to middle school. This is a fantastic chance to get a head start and ease any anxieties about the exciting journey ahead. We look forward to seeing you there!

Author Visit on March 28

The Haycock PTA has funded this wonderful author visit opportunity for our students on Friday, March 28th. For more information about Ms. Fleming, visit her website at https://candacefleming.com/ To purchase her books to be signed during her visit, Haycock has partnered with Arlington-based non-profit R.E.A.D. Click here for more information and to purchase books online.

Thank you from our crossing guard, Ms. Beeda Lee-Pawlak and congratulations to her! Haycock PTA Boosterthon Fun Run

The Haycock Fun Run Fundraiser had a great kickoff this past week. The indoor Fun Run will be this Friday, March 21! It will be an exciting glow run event with music, dancing and tons of fun. Register your student TODAY on mybooster.com. They’ll earn a free gift and you’ll get access to all the fun features to share and donate toward our school goal of $35,000 for new risers for concerts and a new kiln for the art room! All students will have the opportunity to participate in the Fun Run.

You are invited to cheer on your kids during the Fun Run during their specials period. Or, you can help by tallying the students’ laps as they encourage them! Volunteer here!

Donations will go toward supporting our school and can be given throughout the entire experience. There is no pressure to give, but we invite you to help our school by sharing our fundraiser with your family and friends. This year, we are excited to offer participants in raffles for gift cards to Lazy Mike's, Doodlehopper, an electric scooter, and tickets to Medieval Times and Six Flags!

💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com today!

👟 Event Day: Indoor Glow Run in the Gym – 03/21/2025

Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.

Our SCA has organized fun questions and riddles for the morning news show every day during March. Ask your child what the March Madness question was for the day! 3rd Graders - Building a Yeti Student Fasting Meal Kits Reminder...Sign Up Weekly

Students who are fasting during the school day between now and March 28 can take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families must fill out a separate request form for each week and for each student in order to receive school meal kits. To receive meal kits for the week of March 24, please fill out this form by March 17.

Please remind your child to pick up their meals each day at our school’s designated location. Visit theFood and Nutrition Services webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

FCPS Budget — Our Students Deserve the Best

More than $240 million of FCPS’ Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget is dedicated to increasing compensation for our teachers and staff to stay competitive and reduce turnover. Currently, FCPS ranks fifth out of eight neighboring districts in regards to starting salary for teachers with a master’s degree.

Our families expect — and our students deserve — the best teachers.

Next Steps in the Budget Process

The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22, and then the Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak.

Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget.

Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process.

🛑 Cameras Installed on School Bus Stop Arms

Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”).

Warnings for drivers will begin on Wednesday, April 9. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.

The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. We invite you to submit a story below to acknowledge the great work of an FCPS employee or group of employees who should receive FCPS CARES recognition.

6th Gr - Pi Day and National Portrait Gallery

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Haycock Hello 3.10.25

Haycock Hello1 week 3 days ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Haycock Families,

Thank you to all who showed up for Friday night's Harlem Wizards basketball game PTA fundraiser. We are especially appreciative of the staff members who played in the game as the Haycock portion of the McLean teachers' team. It was such a fun family evening!

Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. Fairfax County Public Schools will be hosting this free, in-person event in collaboration with valued community partners. The summit will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School. Learn more about this event and register today! Contact [email protected] for more information.

Here also is the latest issue of the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.

Congratulations to our students who participated in the McLean Pyramid Strings Concert, and to our students on the Science Olympiad Division B team who represented Haycock so strongly at the Regional Competition at the University of Mary Washington on March 1. Way to go Cougars!

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Upcoming Important Dates

Tuesday, March 11- 6th grade field trip to National Portrait Gallery (Shull, Williams, Steedle)

Wednesday, March 12- 6th grade field trip to National Portrait Gallery (O'Leary, Gerrity, Mitchell)

Wednesday, March 12- Middle School Transition Fair- 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Luther Jackson MS

Friday, March 14- Parent Coffee at 9:30 in the library (see information below)

Saturday, March 15- FCPS Family Summit at South Lakes HS 8:30-3:30

Monday, March 17- 3 hour early release Monday- dismissal at 1:05 p.m.

Monday, March 17- Rising Kindergarten Student Orientation- 2:45 p.m.in the cafeteria

March 17-21- PTA Boosterthon Week

Tuesday, March 18- 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens (Wollerton, Crigger, and Rein)

Friday, March 21- PTA Boosterthon Fun Run

Tuesday, March 25- 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens (Wisniewski and Thomas)

Wednesday, March 26- 6th grade walking field trip to Longfellow MS

Wednesday, March 26- 4th grade field trip to Woodson HS Planetarium (Baker and Harllee)

Thursday, March 27- 4th grade field trip to Woodson HS Planetarium (Duffield and Choi)

Friday, March 28- 4th grade field trip to Woodson HS Planetarium (Maas and Mostoller)

Friday, March 28- Author Visit (see information below)

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

National Women’s History Month

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.

Parent Coffee: Navigating Your Child's Educational Journey

Based on feedback from our Family Engagement Survey, we heard that parents want more support in making key decisions about their child’s education. In response, we are hosting a special Parent Coffee on Friday, March 14th, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in the school library.

Guest speakers Steven Myers, Educational Specialist for Academic & Career Planning, and Thaisa York, Counselor at Longfellow Middle School, will share insights on academic advising, postsecondary planning, and how families can support their children in exploring their strengths, interests, and future opportunities. The session will conclude with a Q&A. We hope you can join us!

Preparing for the 2025-26 School Year My student is not returning to Haycock:

👉Complete this form. Parents of 6th graders moving on to Longfellow do not need to complete this form

🐻I have a rising Kindergartener:

Please see this Kindergarten Registration Information , make an appointment with our registrar, Yujin Choi at [email protected].

Plan to attend our Kindergarten Orientation on Monday, March 17 at 2:45. This is for parents and rising Kindergarten students.

McLean Pyramid Youth Art Show

Many thanks to Ms. Proctor and Ms. Park, our fabulous art teachers who helped to set up the McLean Pyramid Art Show at the McLean Community Center. Stop by through March 16 to see the work of our wonderful Haycock artists.

Congratulations to our Science Olympiad Division B Team!

Haycock Science Olympiad Division B Team include: Alexander W, Alexandra N, Amelia J, Aria L, Bryan L, Calix R, Christopher W, Daniel K, Elson L, Peter K, Alex K, Jonathan L, Jonathan V, Matthew S, Max L, Maya D, Nathan Z, Richard W, Seui A, Siddharth T, Somil G, Ted O, William L, and Noah L.

Chesterbrook Preschool Peer Model Enrollment Interest

We are in the process of registering students to be peer models in Early Childhood Class Based Preschool for next school year. Our program will invite a limited number of community preschoolers, who are age 4-5 years (must be at least 4 years old by September, 30 of school year), to participate in our daily preschool activities. The children from the community will have the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences with current early childhood special education students. Our students will, in turn, benefit from being with community peers who can model appropriate language, motor, and social skills.

The goal of this program is to encourage active learning and promote social interaction and acceptance through shared experiences between the community children and our preschoolers with special needs. Parents will need to provide transportation for their student.

Our Preschool hours for this year are Monday - Friday as follows:

AM Preschool 9:20 am - 12:40 pm

PM Preschool 12:45 pm – 4:05 pm

Please complete this form if you are interested: Preschool Community Peers Program Interest

Please reach out to CES Assistant Principal, Lara Macdonald ([email protected]) with any questions.

March 28 Author Visit

Deadline to purchase books is March 17th . Please feel free to contact Ms. Sklar at [email protected] or Ms. Capozzi at [email protected] with any questions.

Haycock PTA Boosterthon Fun Run

The Haycock Fun Run Fundraiser is kicking off on March 13 and the indoor Fun Run will follow on March 21! It will be an exciting glow run event with music, dancing and tons of fun. Register your student TODAY on mybooster.com. They’ll earn a free gift and you’ll get access to all the fun features to share and donate toward our school goal of $35,000 for new risers for concerts and a new kiln for the art room!

You are invited to cheer on your kids during the Fun Run during their specials period. Or, you can help by tallying the students’ laps as they encourage them! Volunteer here!

💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com today!

Dates to put on your calendar:

🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 03/13/2025

👟 Event Day: Indoor Glow Run in the Gym – 03/21/2025

Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.

Three Hour Early Release Monday Reminders

On Monday, March 17th, we will dismiss at 1:05 pm

Playground and Staying On School Premises:

On 3 hour early release days, school remains in session for students staying until 4:05 pm. To ensure these students' safety, we ask that parents and students who dismiss at 1:05 do not remain on school grounds including the playground, basketball court, blacktop, field, etc. We use these spaces in our plan for the students who remain with us until the 4:05 dismissal time.

Additionally, after-school clubs and events that plan to take place on school grounds on early release Mondays require prior approval from the principal. Any students who dismissed at 1:05 or adults on school property between 1:05 and 4:05 will be asked to leave. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe!

Remaining 3 Hour Early Release Dates:

The dates for the remaining three hour release Mondays are as follows: 4/28 and 5/19. These early release Mondays provide time for our teachers to complete up to 27 hours of literacy instruction training required by the Virginia Literacy Act.

🏫Developing a Strong Academic Foundation, Curiosity, and Joy for Learning

The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.

A strong start for every student is Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan. Pre-K classrooms are making a difference in our community. In this video, we explore the importance of bringing children under the age of five together, regardless of abilities.

💬 Share Your Input on the County Budget

The Fairfax County government presented its Fiscal Year 2026 Advertised Budget Plan to the Board of Supervisors on February 18. The community is invited to share feedback through an online survey, email, phone calls, or by attending Budget Town Hall meetings.

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Family Liaison Newsletter

Haycock Hello2 weeks 1 day ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

A Message from our Counselors

The fifth annual International SEL Day is March 3, 2025, kicking off SEL Week through March 7! Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) improves well-being and academic outcomes, builds positive communities, and provides children with the necessary skills to excel in today’s workforce. SEL is made up of five areas of knowledge and skill: self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, relationship skills and social awareness. These skills are important for collaboration and perspective taking. They also help students manage their feelings, address challenges, and reach their goals. (CASEL, 2020). Parents teach SEL every day to their children. By sharing your own emotions and strengths and talking with your child about theirs you are developing SEL skills. Practicing deep breathing, taking a break or using other strategies that help you when you are feeling frustrated or angry is another great way to teach. You even build skills in yourself and your child when you talk about how someone else is feeling, or show empathy in your everyday interactions. When you check in with friends or family, offer to help someone in need, or kindly handle a disagreement, your child is learning ways to build healthy relationships with others. Play a game to practice turn-taking, talk about goals you are working towards or a strength you recognize in your child to foster SEL at home. Share ways you build SEL Skills at home with your child!

For more information: Click Here

New student for next year?

Please fill out the new student registration intake form. Your form will be submitted to Yujin Choi, our school's Student Information Assistant, who will be able to assist you with the registration process.

Meet our New Clinic Aide! Aya El-Muqayed

My name is Aya, I am a Registered nurse with my Bachelors degree in Nursing. I'm thrilled to join the school community and bring my experience into this role. I worked as a nurse in a pediatric community health clinic and as a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Reston Hospital. I'm passionate about promoting health and well-being and I'm here to ensure that all students feel safe, cared for, and supported in every aspect of their health. I look forward to working more with the students, parents, and staff to create a positive and healthy school environment!

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Haycock Hello 3.3.25

Haycock Hello2 weeks 3 days ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Haycock Families,

March is here and it's going to be a super busy month!

We hope to see you at the Harlem Wizards basketball game on Friday evening. Some of the Haycock staff will be joining with teachers from neighboring elementary schools to show their basketball skills and play their best against the Harlem Wizards. The game is at Langley HS, Friday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, clink this link to purchase tickets. This is a fundraiser for the Haycock PTA 🏀

Congratulations to our many 6th grade students who will be progressing to the state competition for National History Day, and many thanks to the 6th grade team for their hard work in support of all our 6th grade students as they completed their amazing NHD research projects.

Please make sure to notify us if your child will not be returning to Haycock next year. Here is the link to let us know that. Please only complete the form if your child will not be returning to Haycock for the 2025-26 school year. 👉 Submit the Form Here. Parents of 6th graders moving on to Longfellow MS do not need to complete the form either.

We're asking that if you need to make a change to your child's dismissal process on a given day that you notify the office no later than 2:00PM. Students should not arrange a change of dismissal during the day, as consistent dismissal procedures helps us to ensure student safety.

To all our families honoring Ramadan, we wish you Ramadan Mubarak.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Upcoming Important Dates

Friday, March 7- Class pictures for the yearbook

Friday, March 7- Harlem Wizards Basketball Game at Langley HS 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 11- 6th grade field trip to National Portrait Gallery (Shull, Williams, Steedle)

Wednesday, March 12- 6th grade field trip to National Portrait Gallery (O'Leary, Gerrity, Mitchell)

Wednesday, March 12- Middle School Transition Fair- 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Luther Jackson MS

Monday, March 17- 3 hour early release Monday- dismissal at 1:05 p.m.

Monday, March 17- Rising Kindergarten Student Orientation- 2:45 p.m.in the cafeteria

March 17-21- PTA Boosterthon

Tuesday, March 18- 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens (Wollerton, Crigger, and Rein)

Friday, March 21- PTA Boosterthon Fun Run

Tuesday, March 25- 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens (Wisniewski and Thomas)

Wednesday, March 26- 6th grade walking field trip to Longfellow MS

Wednesday, March 26- 4th grade field trip to Woodson HS Planetarium (Baker and Harllee)

Thursday, March 27- 4th grade field trip to Woodson HS Planetarium (Duffield and Choi)

Friday, March 28- 4th grade field trip to Woodson HS Planetarium (Maas and Mostoller)

Friday, March 28- Author Visit (see information below)

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

🐻 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Eligible children can be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.

Please see this Kindergarten Registration Information, make an appointment with our registrar, Yujin Choi at [email protected].

Put Monday, March 17 at 2:45 p.m. on your calendar for Kindergarten Orientation. This event is for parents and incoming students.

Deadline to purchase books is March 17th . Please feel free to contact Ms. Sklar at [email protected] or Ms. Capozzi at [email protected] with any questions.

Haycock Boosterthon Fun Run

Our Haycock Fun Run fundraiser kicks off soon! We’re raising $35,000 for new risers for concerts and a new kiln for the art room and we need your help!

💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com today!

🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 03/13/2025

👟 Event Day: Indoor Glow Run in the Gym – 03/21/2025

School Social Worker Appreciation Week

Join us in showing appreciation for Ms. Haley Narins, Haycock School Social Worker.

March 2-8 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.

NHD and Black History Month Celebrations Reminder: Cell Phones & Smartwatches at School

We kindly remind families that, per Fairfax County Public Schools policy,

Elementary school students must keep cell phones silenced and in their backpacks during the school day.
Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.

This helps ensure a focused learning environment for all students.

If you need to reach your child during school hours, please call the front office. Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a distraction-free classroom!

2025 Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! (an Extension of the Special Education Conference)

Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. Fairfax County Public Schools will be hosting the free, in-person event in collaboration with valued community partners. The summit will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School.

This event will feature:

Opening Session: Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak — best-selling authors, motivational speakers, and advocates for inclusion — will share practical tools and evidence-based strategies to empower and assist all families, with a special emphasis on parents of students with individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
Breakout Sessions: Learn more about special education and global topics that benefit all families.

Student Showcase: FCPS students will share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, and other mediums.
Exhibitor Hall: Discover valuable resources and services in the community to support families.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.

Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process.

Learn more about this event and register today! Contact [email protected] for more information.

🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun

Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

T ech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.

E-IFTAis a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.

For more information, see the Summer Learning page.

📖 Supporting Academic Growth and Reading on Level by Third Grade

The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.

Across FCPS, teachers, staff, parents, and even older students are invested in helping our youngest learners grow their love of reading from a strong foundation.

The goal is for students to move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” by the end of the third grade. Reading on grade level is connected to other Strategic Plan goals, including completing advanced coursework and graduating on time.

Last fall, FCPS introduced a new reading curriculum that aligns with evidence-based literacy instruction. Between fall and winter, reading screener results show more than a 4% increase in the number of students in kindergarten to third grade approaching or meeting expectations. Similarly, 3.4% more third graders demonstrate strong foundations of reading and 8.4% more third graders are mastering grade-level standards.

Discover how an elementary school employs a science-based approach, including phonics, to supercharge students' reading.

Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget.View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date.

All County Chorus Rehearsal

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Haycock Hello 2.24.25

Haycock Hello3 weeks 3 days ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Haycock Families,

Although it's only February, we are beginning our planning and staffing for the 2025-26 school year. If your child will not be returning to Haycock next year, please complete this form. 👉 Submit the Form Here. Parents of our 6th graders moving on to Longfellow do not need to complete the form. We hope all our students will be returning!

We will be sending out Attendance Reports for Parents at the end of this week. Every parent/guardian will receive a report for each of their children. This is another way we can communicate with you and work together so that every student maintains good attendance.

The Virginia Department of Education will label any student who misses 10% or more of school days in a year (so 18 days or more) as chronically absent. We are trying to avoid having any of our students identified as such. The VDOE does not consider if absences are excused, unexcused, for family trips, or for illness, they simply look at the total number of absences for each student. Most importantly, attending school regularly makes a huge difference for students.

We hope to see you tonight at the virtual PTA meeting at 7:00. See below for the link to join us.

Join us next Sunday, March 2 for a community clean up of the Haycock/Longfellow Park from 2:00 to 4:00. See more information below.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

February 28-March 30- Ramadan

Monday, February 24- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 Link to join

Friday, February 28- FCPS Reflections Contest Celebration- Lake Braddock Secondary 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 2- Spring Cleaning of Haycock Longfellow Park 2-4 p.m.

Friday, March 7- Class pictures for the yearbook

Friday, March 7- Harlem Wizards Basketball Game at Langley HS

Wednesday, March 12- Middle School Transition Fair- 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Luther Jackson MS

Monday, March 17- Rising Kindergarten Student Orientation- 2:45 p.m.in the cafeteria

March 17-21- PTA Boosterthon

Tuesday, March 18- 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens (Wollerton, Crigger, and Rein)

Friday, March 21- PTA Boosterthon Fun Run

Tuesday, March 25- 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens (Wisniewski and Thomas)

Friday, March 28- Author Visit (see information below)

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

🌳Community Clean Up Effort

Haycock/Longfellow Park

Sunday, March 2 from 2-4

Trees do an excellent job storing carbon and cooling the earth. Join in a community effort to save trees from invasive vines in the Haycock Longfellow Park (which is behind the Haycock playground) on Sunday, March 2 from 2-4 pm. We’ll be led by trained Tree Rescuers. No prior experience or great physical strength necessary. Supplies provided, but if you have garden tools and gloves, please bring them. All ages are welcome although elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult. Directions to the meet-up location are in the SignUpGenius. Please sign up here

🐻 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Please see this Kindergarten Registration Information, make an appointment with our registrar, Yujin Choi at [email protected].

Put Monday, March 17 at 2:45 p.m. on your calendar for Kindergarten Orientation. This event is for parents and incoming students.

🪧New Haycock Electronic Marquee Update

Since early fall, we have been working with FCPS Design and Construction to obtain bids for the installation and electrical work needed to install our new electronic marquee. The PTA raised the funds for both the sign and the installation last year through the Silent Auction. We are patiently waiting for those bids to come back so that contractors can begin the installation. The timeline we've been given on receiving the bids back is mid-March.

🏫Student Experience Survey- Grades 3-6

Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey.This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 24. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 24, and Friday, March 7. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day.

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

See our March Counselor Corner here with information and resources for parents.

📆February is Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. We are celebrating Black History month in many different ways at Haycock, including having former Haycock and now Longfellow students join us to share their poetry. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.

❤️Kids Heart Challenge

Thank you all so much for the donations to the Kids Heart Challenge! Haycock raised $13,343.29 for the American Heart Association to help people with sick hearts. We had 204 students register, and 15 of them completed Finn’s Mission to learn hands-only CPR. Our top fundraisers were Jackson B. in 1st grade and Jameson D. in 5th grade. Your donations also earned Haycock’s physical education department $850 in gift certificates. These gift certificates will go towards the physical education program equipment needs. Larger prizes and gift sets that have been earned by our students for their donations will be distributed in a few weeks after I have received and sorted them here at Haycock. Thank you again! Nisha Hecht, Physical Education Teacher

🩺VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders

As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:

Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents/guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resourcepage to find out where to get an immunization.

Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packetfor more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.

Deadline to purchase books is March 17th . Please feel free to contact Ms. Sklar at [email protected] or Ms. Capozzi at [email protected] with any questions.

📐 Breaking Down the Budget

Supporting Academic Growth and Algebra by Eighth Grade

The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.

Since the 2023-24 school year, FCPS has seen a 9.5% increase in eighth graders taking Algebra I or more advanced math and a 6.8% increase in fifth graders in advanced math.

Studies show that students who complete algebra in middle school have more opportunities to take advanced math and science courses in high school. This can open up new academic paths for students! Watch a video that shows why eighth grade algebra matters.

Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget.

🏀Harlem Wizards Basketball Game

The Haycock PTA is partnering with other McLean elementary schools and our teachers will take on the Harlem Wizards in a fun and wild basketball game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit our PTA. Purchase your tickets today to reserve your spot at the game. This event will sell out, so get your tickets early

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Haycock Hello 2.17.25

Haycock Hello1 month ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Haycock Families,

Many thanks to the generous PTA and the parent volunteers who stocked the teacher's lounge on Friday making it an extra festive Valentine's Day for our staff. ❤️

Congratulations to our 6th grade students for completing their National History Day projects and sharing those with parents on Friday. This project provides an opportunity for all our 6th graders to do research on an historical event of their choice. This year's theme was "Rights and Responsibilities". The performances, papers, websites, documentaries and presentation boards our students created were amazing.

We enjoyed welcoming the parents of our 5th grade parents on Friday, as well. The 5th grade Poetry Slam was wonderful and our students were able to demonstrate what they have been learning.

Please remember that next Monday, February 24 is a three hour early release Monday. Our students will be dismissed at 1:05 p.m. You should have received an email asking you to confirm you plans for your child(ren). We ask that no changes be made to your plan after Thursday, February 20.

This week is Kids Heart Challenge Week. Parents are invited to join their child during their physical education classes this week. We hope to see you in the gym! Make sure to sign in at the office first.

Happy President's Holiday.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

February 18 -21- Kids Heart Challenge Week in PE

Wednesday, February 19- Back History Month Kickoff Celebration- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Carter G. Woodson High School

Monday, February 24- Three hour early release Monday- 1:05 dismissal

Monday, February 24- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 Link to join

Friday, February 28- FCPS Reflections Contest Celebration- Lake Braddock Secondary 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 7- Harlem Wizards Basketball Game at Langley HS

Wednesday, March 12- Middle School Transition Fair- 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Luther Jackson MS

Monday, March 17- Rising Kindergarten Student Orientation- 2:45 p.m.in the cafeteria

March 17-21- PTA Boosterthon

Tuesday, March 18- 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens (Wollerton, Crigger, and Rein)

Friday, March 21- PTA Boosterthon Fun Run

Tuesday, March 25- 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens (Wisniewski and Thomas)

Friday, March 28- Author Visit (see information below)

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

🐻 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Please see this Kindergarten Registration Information, make an appointment with our registrar, Yujin Choi at [email protected].

Put Monday, March 17 at 2:45 p.m. on your calendar for Kindergarten Orientation. This event is for parents and incoming students.

⭐Student's Intention for the 2025-26 School Year

Please complete this form only if your student will NOT be returning to Haycock ES or attending Longfellow /Cooper MS (for current 6th graders) next year.

A separate form must be completed for each student. This information is crucial for staffing decisions based on enrollment.

👉 Submit the Form Here

📉 Breaking Down the FCPS Budget: Investing in Our Classrooms

Did you know that more than 85% of FCPS’ budget stays in our classrooms? Currently, 92.5% of FCPS staff are school-based, more than neighboring school districts. We are in the middle of FCPS’ annual budget process, which includes opportunities for you to give feedback. Learn more about the proposed FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget and see the budget timeline.

🤧 Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu

Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.

The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:

Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
Clean frequently touched surfaces.

According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.

🥗Student Fasting Meal Kits for Feb 28 - Mar 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

😊Learn More About How Your Child Feels at School

The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-12 in March. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who do not have a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener

📖 Haycock Author Visit- March 28

Candace Fleming will be visiting Haycock on Friday March 28th and will be talking about her work as an author and the writing process with all grades. The Haycock PTA is sponsoring this wonderful opportunity for our students.

Ms. Fleming is the author of more than 50 books for children and young adults, both fiction and non-fiction. Her awards include two Sibert Medals for best informational book for children, in 2025 for The Enigma Girls and in 2021 for Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera, as well as the 2021 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award for The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh. A recipient of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, she is also the two-time winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award. Her most recent title is Is It Real? The Loch Ness Monster, which will be released just before her visit to Haycock. For more information about Ms. Fleming, visit her website at https://candacefleming.com/

To purchase her books to be signed during her visit, Haycock has partnered with Arlington-based non-profit R.E.A.D. Click here for more information and to purchase books online.

Deadline to purchase books is March 17th.

Please feel free to contact Ms. Sklar at [email protected] or Ms. Capozzi at [email protected] with any questions.

🏀Harlem Wizards Basketball Game

Follow Haycock on Social Media!

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Family Liaison Newsletter

Haycock Hello1 month 1 week ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Summer Camps 2025 Program Overview
Fairfax County Public Schools Summer Programs
Tech Adventure Camp

Explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades,
business and marketing areas
For students currently in grades K-5
Three 1 week sessions beginning July 7
8:30am-2:00pm, early drop off at 7:30am
Cost and Location TBD (2024: $275 per week, no
cost for students with free and reduced meals)
Transportation from select middle and high
schools
Register February 3-June 6, 2025 on the Adult and
Community Education (ACE) Registration website. Click here

Career Technical Education Summer Academy

An enrichment, skills development and career
exploration program for students currently in
grades 6-11
Three 1 week sessions beginning July 7
Descriptions of classes and schedule available on
the website (choose 4 classes)
Cost and Location TBD (2024: $275 per week, no
cost for students with free and reduced meals)
Register February 3-June 6, 2025 on the Adult and
Community Education (ACE) Registration website
Transportation from select middle and high
schools

Click here

Institute for the Arts (IFTA)

Summer enrichment
program for students in
grades 6-11

Students choose courses in Art, Dance, Music
and Theatre
2-week and 3-week program (July 7-25),
8:30am-2:00pm
Location, registration dates and cost expected
in February; Free for students who receive Free
and Reduced Meals
Transportation provided from select FCPS high schools

Click here

Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA)

Weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5
who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make,
and create.
Four classes every day related to dance, music,
theatre, and visual art.
Three 1 week sessions beginning July 7
8:30am-2:00pm
Cost and Location TBD (2024: $265 per week)
Transportation provided from select FCPS high
schools
Free for students who receive free and reduced meals

Click here

Fairfax County Park Authority Programs
Parktakes classes

Spring and summer weekly classes
Large selection of classes in swimming, dance,
nature, sports, performing arts, fine arts &
crafts, science and more
Spring registration begins February 11, classes
begin March 15
Summer registration begins April 22, classes
begin June 7

Click here or call 703-222-4664

Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services Programs

Camp Fairfax (SACC)

For students currently in grades K-6
At schools and recreation centers
throughout county with SACC teachers
Weekly sessions, 7:30am-6:00pm
Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided
Fees based on sliding scale
Program dates, locations and registration
information available in February
Key Center program serves youth (ages 5-21)
with multiple types of disabilities.

Click here or call 703-449-8989

Therapeutic Recreation Camp

Therapeutic Recreation offers summer camp
experiences for individuals (ages 5-22) with
developmental, intellectual, physical, emotional,
and learning disabilities, autism spectrum
disorder, and/or attention deficit disorders.
Program includes special events, art, music
sensory play, games, sports and more
Summer 2025 registration in March/April
2024 cost $80/week; financial assistance
available
Transportation provided

Click here or call 7703-657-5532

4-H Camp

One week overnight camp for ages 9-14
June 22-26 at the Northern Virginia 4H
Center in Front Royal, VA
The cost is $425 which includes food,
lodging and activities. Scholarships are
available.
Leadership opportunities for teen
volunteers ages 14 and up
Click here

Culmore Soccer Camp

Free Soccer Camp for youth ages 6-16
Dates: TBD (2024 dates June 17-Aug 9); Mon-Fri,
1-4pm
Location: TBD (Bailey’s Elementary School, 6111
Knollwood Drive, Falls Church 22041 or nearby
location)
Registration available this spring. Advance
registration recommended, but on-site
registration will be available during camp hours

Click here or call 703-324-5533

The programs presented here are provided for informational purposes only. They
do not reflect recommendations or endorsements by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

Lost and Found

Please visit our lost and found. All items without names will be donated at the end of February.

Bullying Webinar Series 2025

A three-part workshop series to help parents, caregivers, and schools with the knowledge and tools to address bullying and create safer environments for our youth. Each session will provide valuable insights, practical strategies, and a supportive space for discussion. Presented by PEATC in partnership with Williamsburg James City County Public Schools. These sessions will be presented on Zoom. They will not be recorded.

- February 12: Is Your Child the Target of Bullying?
- February 19: Understanding the Dynamics of Cyberbullying Technology and Our Youth
- February 26: Creating a World Without Bullying - Facilitated Discussion
- CLICK HERE

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor and celebrate the resilience, courage, and contributions of FCPS military-connected children. To show our support, FCPS will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Please note that this date has been adjusted to align with our spring break schedule. On this day, school staff and students are encouraged to wear something purple, symbolizing unity and support for military families across all service branches.

You can purchase the FCPS Purple Up! T-shirt and/or hoodie before March 7 to wear on Purple Up! Day!

Starting Monday, May 19, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. Families can check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE. If a student needs an immunization, families can visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources.

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Haycock Hello 2.10.25

Haycock Hello1 month 1 week ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Haycock Families,

It's only February, but it is important for us to gather registration information now for the 2025-26 school year as it affects our staffing for next year. If you have a rising Kindergartener or know of a neighbor who does, please encourage them to register their child now! See additional information below.

We are looking forward to celebrating Black History Month throughout February. We are offering many opportunities and ways for students to learn about the significant contributions of black Americans throughout our country's history.

Congratulations to all our students who participated in the PTA Reflections Contest this year and to those moving on to the District competition. They were all celebrated on Thursday evening.

Congratulations also to our fourth grade students for their stellar performance at Ford's Theater this past Tuesday. Their participation in the Lincoln Residency and Oratory Festival again this year was a once in a lifetime experience. Many thanks to the fourth grade teachers for their hard work in making this happen for our students.

Do you follow us on social media? Stay up to date with the daily amazing things happening at Haycock. on fb.com/haycockes or instagram.com/haycockcougar/

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, February 17- President's Day holiday- no school

February 18 -21- Kids Heart Challenge Week in PE

Monday, February 24- Three hour early release Monday

Monday, February 24- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 Link to join

Friday, March 7- Harlem Wizards Basketball Game at Langley HS

Monday, March 17- Rising Kindergarten Student Orientation

March 17-21- PTA Boosterthon

Tuesday, March 18- 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens (Wollerton, Crigger, and Rein)

Friday, March 21- PTA Boosterthon Fun Run

Tuesday, March 25- 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens (Wisniewski and Thomas)

Friday, March 28- Author Visit 9see information below)

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

Rising Kindergarten Registration

🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

Determine eligibility.
Identify your local school.
Gather documents.
Fill out forms.
Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for the Haycock Kindergarten Orientation which will take place on Monday, March 17. For additional information, please contact Yujin Choi at [email protected] our school registrar.

Region 2 Outstanding Teacher

Today, Monday, February 10th, Ms. Rachel O'Leary was honored as the Region 2 Outstanding Teacher. Congratulations to Ms. O'Leary!

Student's Intention for the 2025-26 School Year

Please complete this form only if your student will NOT be returning to Haycock ES or attending Longfellow /Cooper MS (for current 6th graders) next year.

A separate form must be completed for each student. This information is crucial for staffing decisions based on enrollment.

👉 Submit the Form Here

Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration- February 19

FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.

The event begins with a light reception followed by a formal program, From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future. The program will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence. It will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. The event is open to the entire community.

For more information, contact Nina Thomas, senior manager for Professional Learning and Cultural Responsiveness.

Kids Heart Challenge Week of February 18-21st

Please consider donating to the Kids Heart Challenge this year by clicking on the link. Find our school, Haycock Elementary School, within the drop-down menu. Join our team. Create your login if you have not joined before. The last day to collect online donations will be Friday, February 14th at 9:00 a.m.

Our Kids Heart Challenge Event takes place during your child’s physical education class during the week of February 18th to February 21st. Your child does not have to fundraise in order to participate in the event, and parents are invited to join your child during their physical education classes that week. We hope to see you in the gym!

If you have any questions, please contact Nisha Hecht at [email protected].

Haycock Author Visit- March 28

To purchase her books to be signed during her visit, Haycock has partnered with Arlington-based non-profit R.E.A.D. Click here for more information and to purchase books online.

Deadline to purchase books is March 17th.

Please feel free to contact Ms. Sklar at [email protected] or Ms. Capozzi at [email protected] with any questions.

Parent Resource Center Webinars

Upcoming Webinars through the Family Resource Center with Dr. Dalton:

Parenting an Anxious Child :Counterintuitive yet Evidence-Based Skills and Strategies

February 21, 2025

1 - 2:30 p.m.

Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he reviews the important differences between healthy and unhealthy anxiety with a focus on the role of avoidance in creating and maintaining anxiety disorders. We will discuss specific parenting techniques and approaches that families can begin using immediately to help reduce their children's experience of anxiety.

Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know

March 7, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he presents on the critical differences in the treatment of anxiety in Neurotypical (allistic) and Autistic children. We will focus on the differences between fear and dread and why traditional anxiety treatment approaches are often insufficient when treating Autistic youth. We will build parenting skills that families can use to help relieve the anxious suffering of their autistic children.

FCPS Career & Transition Services Middle School Transition Fair:

Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle School

It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult. Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future. You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about short and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success. For more information and registration, please see the flyer.

Harlem Wizards Basketball Game

PTA Family Bingo Night

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Haycock Hello 2.3.25

Haycock Hello1 month 2 weeks ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Haycock Families,

We celebrated Lunar New Year in lots of fun ways this past week. Thank you to the many parents who assisted and are providing activities for our students to honor and welcome in luck and prosperity for the new year.

We hope to see many of you at the upcoming PTA Bingo Night this Friday, February 7. There are two sessions- join us for one - 5:30 to 6:30 or 7:00 to 8:00 in the Haycock Cafeteria. This is a super fun night for the family every year.

Please note that our next 3 hour early release Monday is on February 24th. You will receive an email by the end of this week asking you to confirm your plans for your child for that day.

This week is School Counselor Appreciation Week. Please join us in honoring and thanking Ms. Lilienthal and Ms. Padgett for all the ways they support our Haycock students and families. ❤️

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, February 4- 2nd quarter report cards available in SIS ParentVUE

Tuesday, February 4- Fourth grade students perform at the Ford's Theater Lincoln Oratory Festival

Wednesday, February 5- Report cards go home to families without a ParentVUE account

Thursday, February 6- PTA Reflections Contest Celebration 7:00 at the McLean Community Center

Friday, February 7- PTA Bingo Night (5:30-6:30 and 7:00-8:00) in cafeteria

Monday, February 17- President's Day holiday- no school

February 18 -21- Kids Heart Challenge Week in PE

Monday, February 24- Three hour early release Monday

Monday, February 24- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 Link to join

Friday, March 7- Harlem Wizards Basketball Game at Langley HS

Monday, March 17- Rising Kindergarten Student Orientation

March 17-21- PTA Boosterthon

Tuesday, March 18- 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens (Wollerton, Crigger, and Rein)

Friday, March 21- PTA Boosterthon Fun Run

Tuesday, March 25- 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens (Wisniewski and Thomas)

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

Counselor Appreciation Week! Feb 3 - 7

We simply LOVE ♥ and APPRECIATE our counselors! Please show your support and join us in thanking Mrs. Lilienthal and Ms. Padgett for all they do for our school.

Kids Heart Challenge Week of February 18-21st

If you have any questions, please contact Nisha Hecht at [email protected].

Rising Kindergarten Registration

🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

Determine eligibility.
Identify your local school.
Gather documents.
Fill out forms.
Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for the Haycock Kindergarten Orientation which will take place on Monday, March 17. Read more about the registration process.For additional information, please contact Yujin Choi at [email protected] our school registrar.

Student's Intention for the 2025-26 School Year

Please complete this form only if your student will NOT be returning to Haycock ES or attending Longfellow /Cooper MS (for current 6th graders) next year.

A separate form must be completed for each student. This information is crucial for staffing decisions based on enrollment.

👉 Submit the Form Here

Harlem Wizards Basketball Game

Office of the Ombuds: At Your Service!

Ombuds staff engage with FCPS employees, families, and students to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.

Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email [email protected], or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question.

Follow Haycock on Social Media!

fb.com/haycockes

instagram.com/haycockcougar/

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Family Liaison Newsletter

Haycock Hello1 month 3 weeks ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Upper Elementary (3-6) February 7, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school.

Register here

INOVA Peterson Life With Cancer Group Offerings (ES, MS)

The Inova Peterson Life With Cancer program will be facilitating the following two groups:

Curious about Cancer
- This group is for children ages 8-12 who have a loved one diagnosed with cancer. This group provides a kid-friendly education on cancer, as well as coping skills to support the range of emotions that come up through a loved one’s cancer treatment.
- January 22nd - February 19th
- 5:30-7:00 pm
Mind Over Matter
- This is a coping skills group for those in treatment and caregivers to learn ways to manage the emotions that come up during treatment.

Please see this flyer for additional information. Registration is required for each group. Once registered, a facilitator will reach out via email or phone to provide more detailed information.

Preventing Seasonal Flu and Other Influenza-like Illnesses

Flu and influenza-like illness season is here, and flu activity is expected to increase throughout the winter season.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), overall respiratory illness activity in Virginia is moderate. In Fairfax County, emergency department visits for:

COVID-19 are low, but increasing.
Flu are moderate, but increasing.
RSV are high, but decreasing.

Protect yourself and your loved ones by following the tips below to stay healthy and avoid becoming severely ill:

Get vaccinated. It is recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older as the single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal flu.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home if you are sick, if possible. For FCPS students, refer to the chart on this attendance page for recommendations on when to stay home.
Always cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, especially after contact with high-touch surfaces
Bring fresh air in from outside, purify indoor air, or gather outdoors when possible — clean air reduces the risk of flu exposure.
Get plenty of sleep, manage stress, stay hydrated, and eat healthy food

For more information, visit the CDC’s Influenza page.

Fairfax County Park Authority Camps

If you haven’t heard, FCPA camps are a hot commodity! While we haven’t reached Taylor Swift levels…yet, we are making some changes to the registration process. Stay tuned in with #FCPACampTuesdays for resources to help you slay the day!

In 2025 camp registration will be split into two days, depending on where the camps take place. See the camp guide here!

Lost and Found

Come check out our lost and found! Just a reminder to put names in all items.

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Haycock Hello 1.27.25

Haycock Hello1 month 3 weeks ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Haycock Families,

Thank you for the many kind words and wonderful lunch from the Haycock PTA during Principal Appreciation week. We understand how fortunate we are to serve at Haycock We are inspired every day by our amazing staff and students.

It was great to see many of you last week at our band concert at Haycock. Many thanks to Ms. Parrell and Mr. Zimmerman, our band teachers. Our student musicians sounded amazing and impressed all of us. We also celebrated our McLean Pyramid chorus students at a performance at McLean High School this week.

We enjoyed some good conversations with parents at the January Connections and Conversations parent coffee. See resources and information shared at the coffee below.

We are looking forward to some weather this week with above freezing temperatures.🌞 Please note that Wednesday, January 29th is a teacher workday for the end of the 2nd quarter and a student holiday.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Wishing good fortune to those in our community who celebrate Lunar New Year! For those in many East and Southeast Asian countries, including Pacific Islanders, Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year and is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family.

Above are last year's dragon parade participants. We'll be celebrating Lunar New Year in many fun ways at Haycock again this year.

Important Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, January 28- End of 2nd Quarter

Wednesday, January 29- End of 2nd quarter teacher workday, student holiday

Wednesday, January 29- Lunar New Year

Tuesday, February 4- 2nd quarter report cards available in SIS ParentVUE

Tuesday, February 4- Fourth grade students perform at the Ford's Theater Lincoln Oratory Festival

Wednesday, February 5- Report cards go home to families without a ParentVUE account

Friday, February 7- PTA Bingo Night (5:30-6:30 and 7:00-8:00) in cafeteria

Monday, February 17- President's Day holiday- no school

February 18 -21- Kids Heart Challenge Week in PE

Monday, February 24- Three hour early release Monday

Monday, February 24- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 Link to join

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

Region 2 Outstanding Principal and McLean Pyramid Outstanding Teacher

On Tuesday, January 21st, Dr. Liz Beaty was honored as the Region 2 Outstanding Principal and Ms. Rachel O'Leary received the McLean Pyramid Outstanding Teacher award. Congratulations to them both!

📈 Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families

This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year.

Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. They will be distributed by schools this month to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE.

The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our schools and staff are committed to working with families to support every student to succeed at their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.

News from Longfellow MS For the Families of our Rising 7th Graders

It was such a pleasure meeting many of our rising 7th graders, parents, and guardians during last week’s Curriculum Night! We hope you found the evening informative and gained valuable insights into our curriculum, course offerings, and the wonderful opportunities to connect with our staff and students. If you weren’t able to attend, no problem! All presentations are available on theLMS Academic Advising website for your convenience.

Please keep an eye out for upcoming programs and activities designed to ensure a smooth and successful transition for all our rising 7th-grade students.

Thank you for your partnership—we’re excited to work together to support your student’s success as they begin their middle school journey!

Middle School Transition Winter Newsletter

The Middle School Transition Matters Newsletter: Elementary Edition is here! This Winter 2024-25 edition helps foster curiosity, self-awareness, and career readiness in elementary students. It includes practical tips, activities, and local resource ideas to connect classroom learning with real-life experiences. Highlights include: ideas for integrating transition planning into lessons and family discussions; strategies to build self-awareness and explore interests; fun ways to introduce career awareness through reflection, exploration, sharing, and activities; hands-on group projects and pre-vocational activities to build real-world work skills.

Haycock Band Concert Upcoming Parent Project class

Parents of students who are in 5th--12th grade are invited to join the upcoming session. This program offers the necessary tools for parents to strengthen their family relationships and prevent or intervene in teens' challenging behavior. The hybrid course will begin 2/11 and meet weekly for 10 weeks (the first and last in-person class will be at Falls Church HS) with the remaining 8 classes meeting virtually. See the attached link for registration information: Parent Project Registration

Rising 7th Grader Immunization Requirements

Parents of rising 7th graders will receive a communication regarding their child(ren)'s immunizations. The Code of Virginia, requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases. All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Additional information regarding compliance will be in the communication you receive.

Literary Quiz Bowl participants Resources for Parents

Information Shared at the Connections and Conversations Parent Coffee

We were joined by our school psychologist, Sarah D'Elia, our school social worker, Haley Narins, and our counselor, Teresa Padgett.

The information we shared regarding the SEL screener, how to help your child at home, and health information is located in these presentation slides. Our staff members also shared the resources below with parents.

Family Resource center

FCPS SEL Screener Family Guide

FCPS SEL Screener website

FCPS Social Emotional Learning website

Kids Heart Challenge Week of February 18-21st

If you have any questions, please contact Nisha Hecht at [email protected].

TJ Techstravaganza 2025

Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. Admission is free, food will be for sale. Here is the registration link:https://tinyurl.com/techstrav25.

More information about the event can be found at tjpartnershipfund.org/techstravaganza/

FCPS Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, January 23. Watch a video of the presentation. The proposed budget reflects FCPS’ continued focus on providing a world-class education for each and every student while recognizing the hard work and commitment of our outstanding employees. The budget focuses on competitive compensation — including a 7% salary increase for all staff — investing in students who require additional support, and the continuation of multiyear investments. It reflects the needs of and FCPS’ commitments to Fairfax County students, families, and community members. Learn more on the Budget website.

📍 Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings

If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletterfor updates.

🏗️ FCPS’ Proposed Construction Projects Offer Community-Wide Benefits

Fairfax County Public Schools updated plans for new school construction, capacity enhancements, and renovations are outlined in the proposed FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Projects include constructing two new elementary schools; renovations at 18 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools; and relocation of modular buildings.

The proposed CIP was presented to the School Board at the January 14 work session. A public hearing was also held January 14. The School Board will take action on the proposed CIP at its Thursday, February 6, meeting.

McLean Pyramid Chorus Concert

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Haycock Hello 1.20.25

Haycock Hello2 months ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Haycock Families,

It was great to have our students in school all five days last week!

This week looks to be a really chilly one! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing. We monitor and follow the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education. In all other cases, our students go outside for recess. Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.

We look forward to seeing many of you tomorrow evening, Tuesday, January 21st for our winter band concert at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. Our students have been practicing and preparing diligently to show you all they have learned tomorrow evening.

Please join us on Thursday morning, January 23 at 9:30 in the library for our first Parent Connections and Conversations meeting of 2025. See below for information we will share.

We wish all of you a happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, January 20- Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday- no school

Tuesday, January 21- Winter Band Concert at 7:00 in the gym

Thursday, January 23- Parent Coffee- SEL Screener Results/How to Help Your Child at home (9:30 in the library)

Monday, January 27- Group Picture Day for the yearbook

Tuesday, January 28- End of 2nd Quarter

Wednesday, January 29- End of 2nd quarter teacher workday, student holiday

Tuesday, February 4- 2nd quarter report cards available in SIS ParentVUE

Tuesday, February 4- Fourth grade students perform at the Ford's Theater Lincoln Oratory Festival

Wednesday, February 5- Report cards go home to families without a ParentVUE account

Friday, February 7- PTA Bingo Night (5:30-6:30 and 7:00-8:00) in cafeteria

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr. and his many contributions.

When Should You Keep Your Child Home?

As we enter into the depths of the winter and the height of virus season, we wanted to share with you the guidance from FCPS and the health department. We want your child in school unless one of the conditions exists that might lead to the transfer of viruses or other sickness. Please see this document for further guidance.

Often, students are sent home from the Haycock health room with a fever. If your child has a fever of 100.4 or higher, keep them at home until his or her fever is below 100.4 for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication. If the fever does not go away after 2-3 days or is 102.0 or higher, consult with a health care provider.

Lunar New Year Festivities Planning

Parents are invited to help us celebrate Lunar New Year at Haycock ES! Please sign up here by January 23, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Meihua Qian, [email protected]. Thank you!

SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon

All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!

Kids Heart Challenge in February

We invite the grown-ups at home to join their children in their physical education classes the week of February 18th to February 21st to participate in the Kids Heart Challenge with their child. We hope to see you!

Please note that instant prizes will be distributed as quickly as possible to the students who have earned them. Larger prizes and gift sets will not be distributed until later this school year after all funds have been turned in online and the prizes have been shipped and sorted at Haycock. Thank you for your understanding of this.

If you have any questions, please contact Nisha Hecht at [email protected].

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Haycock Hello 1.13.25

Haycock Hello2 months 1 week ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Haycock Families,

We hope to see many of you at the virtual PTA meeting this evening at 7:00. Here is the link to join. Come put your voice in the room and hear how you can get involved.

We were excited to welcome our students back on Friday. Our custodians worked tirelessly last week to make sure that the sidewalks, parking lots, and blacktop areas were cleared and safe for all to return. We are ready to get on with the school year!

This week is FCPS Math Week. See information below about fun math activities your family can do together.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, January 13- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Link to join

January 13-17- FCPS Family Math Week (see information below)

Wednesday, January 15- Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night at Longfellow MS 6:00-8:00 PM (for parents and rising 7th grade students) see information below

Monday, January 20- Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday- no school

Tuesday, January 21- Winter Band Concert at 7:00 in the gym

Thursday, January 23- Parent Coffee- SEL Screener Results/How to Help Your Child at home (9:30 in the library)

Monday, January 27- Group Picture Day for the yearbook

Wednesday, January 29- End of 2nd quarter teacher workday, student holiday

Tuesday, February 4- Fourth grade students perform at the Ford's Theater Lincoln Oratory Festival

Friday, February 7- PTA Bingo Night (5:30-6:30 and 7:00-8:00) in cafeteria

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

January is National Mentoring Month

Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are.Learn more about Mentoring Month.

Haycock has a robust mentoring program where many staff members meet with students every week. The FCPS MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at [email protected].

FCPS Math Week- January13-17

MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish.

To learn more about Family Math Nights check out this video.

Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night at Longfellow Jan. 15

Longfellow Middle School is excited to invite you to our Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

This event will provide valuable information about Longfellow Middle School and the transition to middle school. Families will have the opportunity to hear from core and elective teachers as they highlight their engaging classes. Students and staff will also be available to answer any questions.

If inclement weather occurs, the event will be rescheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

We look forward to welcoming you to Longfellow!

See the latest information from Ms. Lilienthal and Ms. Padgett, our school counselors, in the January Counselor Corner here.

Lunar New Year Festivities Planning

Parents are invited to help us celebrate Lunar New Year at Haycock ES! Please sign up here by January 23, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Meihua Qian, [email protected]. Thank you!

Gradebook Available Until End-of-Quarter

Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps.

Moving forward, the app will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.

Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVueLearn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy

Keeping cell phones off and in backpacks during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at 703-531-4000, and we will get the message to your child.

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Haycock Hello 1.6.25

Haycock Hello2 months 2 weeks ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Haycock Families,

Happy New Year to all! We hope that you all had a good and safe winter break. We are watching the weather closely, and our custodians are on call to come in and begin clearing the snow as soon as it is safe to do so.

As we enter into the deep winter months, make sure you know where to access information about possible weather related school delays or closings. The FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Also, please update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.

We are planning for and looking forward to a great 2025 for all of your children.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, January 8- Club/Group pictures for the yearbook

Monday, January 13- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Link to join

January 13-17- FCPS Family Math Week (see information below)

Wednesday, January 15- Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night at Longfellow MS 6:00-8:00 PM (for parents and rising 7th grade students) see information below

Monday, January 20- Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday- no school

Tuesday, January 21- Winter Band Concert at 7:00 in the gym

Thursday, January 23- Parent Coffee- SEL Screener Results and How to Help Your Child (9:30 in the library)

Wednesday, January 29- End of 2nd quarter teacher workday, student holiday

Tuesday, February 4- Fourth grade students perform at the Ford's Theater Lincoln Oratory Festival

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

Reminder from the PE Teachers

We know that the weather is getting colder. Please make sure that your child is coming to school on physical education days with sneakers. Wearing the proper shoes ensure that all our students can participate safely during class. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] and/or [email protected]. Thank you.

Art Show 🗺️ Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for FCPS’ Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year.

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered.

Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and the DLI Program Registration webpage.

Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night at Longfellow Jan. 15

Longfellow Middle School is excited to invite you to our Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

If inclement weather occurs, the event will be rescheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

We look forward to welcoming you to Longfellow!

PTA Winter Flex Academy Afterschool Program Registration

Registration for our winter session of Flex Academy is now open. Registration will remain open through January 13th at midnight, and classes will begin on January 21st. We have a great selection of classes both before school and after school. Registration dates: December 12 - January 13, 2025 Classes begin: January 21st VIEW FLYER FOR DETAILS HERE Register now at Flexacademies.com. Questions? Please email Weina Dorsky at [email protected].

FCPS Math Week- January13-17

To learn more about Family Math Nights check out this video.

Crossing Guard Appreciation Nomination

A good crossing guard can help start everyone’s day off on the right foot. Our very own crossing guard, Ms. Beeda Lee-Pawlak, goes that extra mile, encouraging lasting habits and making walking to school and safe crossings fun. Join us in nominating Ms. Lee-Pawlak for recognition by the Virginia Department of Transportation for Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, February 12, 2025.

Nominations are open NOW, and close on January 11, 2025. Nominating our crossing guard is easy: just fill out the online nomination form and be sure to send us a photo of your favorite crossing guard doing the work we can all be proud of.

Information from the Parent Resource Center

In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:

📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in one of the following virtual meetings:

Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.

Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Language interpretation will be available.

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpageto learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

Spirit Week and a musical welcome for and by our students the day before winter break ❄️

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Haycock Hello 12.16.24

Haycock Hello3 months ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Haycock Families,

Many thanks to the PTA for a festive and delicious hot chocolate bar for staff this past week. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all. ☕

Congratulations are in order for our strings and chorus students. They provided amazing performances this past week for parents on Thursday evening and our students on Friday morning. We extend our deep appreciation to Ms. Johnson and Ms. Kunzler, our fabulous general music teachers who direct our chorus, and Ms. Blitch and Ms. Chen, our fantastic strings teachers. We have many talented Haycock musicians for sure!

We will not send out the Haycock Hello over winter break. The next Haycock Hello will go out on Monday, January 6.

From our Haycock family to yours, have a wonderful winter break,-Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and Happy New Year! 🎊

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Winter Break (Student Holidays)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

The front office will be closed over winter break (December 23-January 3) and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Important Upcoming Dates

December 16-20- SCA Winter Spirit Week

December 23 to January 3- Winter Break- no school

Wednesday, January 8- Club/Group pictures for the yearbook

Monday, January 13- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 15- Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night at Longfellow MS 6:00-8:00 PM (see information below)

Thursday, January 23- Parent Coffee- SEL and How to Help Your Child (9:30 in the library)

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

Consistent School Attendance Home/School Partnership

We are working hard alongside all of you to promote and support consistent attendance for all our students. We want to avoid having any of our students labeled as chronically absent by the Virginia Department of Education. This happens when students are absent 18 or more days a year, regardless of whether the absences were excused or unexcused.

Mostly, we know students do better both short term and long term when they consistently attend school.

Here are some things we are doing to partner with parents:

We send a letter and call you when your child has been absent 5 days
We send a letter, call you when your child has been absent 10 days, and offer to meet with you to develop a plan to support your child's attendance
At the end of January, we will send an "attendance report" for each of your children so that you can see how many total absences your child currently has, and together we can monitor their attendance and make sure they stay well below 18 absences for the year.

Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night at Longfellow Jan. 15

Longfellow Middle School is excited to invite you to our Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

If inclement weather occurs, the event will be rescheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

We look forward to welcoming you to Longfellow!

Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter

The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online.

Book Fair Bonanza !!! Chorus and Orchestra Concerts

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Haycock Hello 12.9.24

Haycock Hello3 months 1 week ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Haycock Families,

It was wonderful to see many of you at the Skate Night on Saturday evening. Many thanks to our PTA and the parent volunteers for organizing this wonderful family event and annual tradition for our school community.

We are looking forward to many special things over the next two weeks leading up to winter break. See below for our SCA spirit days.

A few important reminders:

Join us for the Chorus and Strings Concerts on Thursday evening, December 12. Stop by the library before or after the concerts to check out our Book Fair while you're at Haycock.
Congratulations to our students chosen for All County Chorus- Justine L, Chloe W, Alessandra V, Gunnar A, Guilianna D, Tess P, Jesse, Emmanuelle P, Charlotte F, and Leo W. 🎶

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Upcoming Important Dates

December 10-13 and 16- Haycock Book Fair in the Library

Thursday, December 12- Strings/Chorus Winter Concert and Family Evening Book Fair event (5:30-8:30)

Sunday, December 15- AAP Full Time Services Referral Deadline

December 16-20- SCA Winter Spirit Week

December 23 to January 3- Winter Break- no school

Wednesday, January 8- Club/Group pictures for the yearbook

Monday, January 13- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 15- Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night at Longfellow MS 6:00-8:00 PM (see information below)

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

Haycock Book Fair- Starts this week on 12/10

Haycock’s Book Fair arrives this week!

Sales will be 12/10-12/13 & 12/16 during the school day and during Family Night on Thursday 12/12 from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

To make shopping easy and safe, we’re offering digital eWallets as one payment option so that students won’t need to bring money to school.

Feel free to contact Ms. Sklar with any questions or suggestions.

Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to our AART, Siobhan O'Hair at [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024.

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Siobhan O'Hair at [email protected]

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall.

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

Consistent Attendance is Super Important

Being in school every day is so important and has long lasting positive impacts for students. Here are some of those predictive correlations:

Starting in Kindergarten, missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) can make it harder to learn to read. That is just a day or two days every few weeks.
By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of the three signs that a student may drop out of high school.
Students who are frequently absent in Kindergarten do less well in first grade.
Absences add up in elementary school. Research shows that missing 18 days in a school year or 2 days every month can result in lower test scores and possible retention in later grades.

Of course, when a student is sick, they should be kept home. If you're not sure whether to send your child to school or not, check this resource.

Here are some ideas for parents to support good school attendance.

If a student is absent 18 or more days during the school year, they are labeled as chronically absent by the Virginia Department of Education. They do not consider whether the absences are excused or unexcused.

We want to work with you to support regular attendance for all our students. More information on the supports we are putting into place coming!

2024-25 Yearbook Cover Finalists

Congratulations to Emma Gu (Grade 4) and Khloe Lim (Grade 6) who designed the cover of this year's yearbook. Our yearbook theme this year is Shaping a Better World which was a student chosen theme.

Many thanks and congratulations to the almost 100 students who submitted entries for the yearbook covers. We were amazed and inspired by all our Haycock artists. You will see many student entries throughout this year's yearbook in addition to the ones chosen for the covers.

December is Inclusive Schools Month

Please see the latest edition of the Special Education and 504 Newsletter for information, resources, and updates.

⏰ Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times

At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.

The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.

Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpagefor more information on the project.

Longfellow Middle School is excited to invite you to our Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

If inclement weather occurs, the event will be rescheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

We look forward to welcoming you to Longfellow!

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.

Haycock Outstanding Employee Award Nominees and Winners 🏅🏆

We are thrilled to announce Haycock Elementary School's Outstanding Employee Award representatives for the 2024-2025 school year! You make us proud!

Outstanding Teacher

- Rachel O’Leary - 6th Grade Teacher

Outstanding New Teacher

- Karolina Medina - 2nd Grade Teacher

Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee

-Teresa Padgett - School Counselor

Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee

- Yujin Choi - Student Information Assistant

Outstanding Leader

- Heather Boyd - Assistant Principal

Outstanding Principal Leader

- Liz Beaty - Principal

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Family Liaison Newsletter

Haycock Hello3 months 2 weeks ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Help! My Kids Won’t Go To School!

Addressing Chronic Absenteeism in Schools

A roadmap to help parents unravel the underlying causes of their child’s school resistance.

Parents will learn how to take care of themselves in the heat of the moment and how to set supportive boundaries at home. In addition, families will discover key facts and root causes for school refusal.

January 10, 2025 10-11:30 a.m.

Register Here!

Regular school attendance is crucial for students' academic success as it allows them to consistently access lessons, participate in class discussions, and keep up with assignments. Studies have shown a strong correlation between good attendance and higher graduation rates, further leading to better career opportunities. Additionally, consistent presence in school fosters social development and builds important relationships with peers and teachers, contributing to overall well-being and future success.

Missing classes can lead to significant gaps in understanding and difficulty keeping up with coursework.

A Series on Supporting Your Child’s Executive Function Skills

January 17 2025

10-11:30 a.m.

Register Here!

Lost and Found

The weather has gotten colder and the lost and found has gotten fuller. Please make sure all hats, gloves, scarves, and coats are labeled. In addition, please put names on water bottles and lunch boxes. We will be donating all unclaimed items before holiday break.

Fairfax County Park Authority Registration for Winter Classes, Camps and Events is OPEN!

The winter season is officially here! Create your winter PLAY list with quality time and experiences from Fairfax County Park Authority. Start new adventures, goals and resolutions with classes for all ages in your family. Make new holiday traditions at the farm, in the pool, on the greens, at the park and out in nature.

*Save $8 when you register for classes by December 13!

Register for classes here!

Winter Wonderland Event at Burke Lake

(2-Adult) All aboard for a train ride on the Holiday Express. Take a spin on the Carolers Carousel, play Gingerbread Man Golf or warm yourself by the fire and cook s'mores as you usher in your holidays. Families will enjoy a visit with Santa, hot chocolate and candy canes. There are two options to purchase passes for the event; $15 pass on sale through the Thursday before the event or passes can be purchased day of event for $20. Passes can be picked up at ice cream parlor the day of the event. No refunds unless the event is cancelled. Children younger than 2 ride the carousel and the train for free but must pay for other activities including drinks, s'mores and the craft. Limited activity tickets available day of event at the park. Online registration ends the Thursday before the day of the event at 5 p.m. Register now.

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

Haycock Hello 12.2.24

Haycock Hello3 months 2 weeks ago

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Haycock Families,

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and a relaxing break. We are thankful for all of you and our Haycock community.

Here are a few important reminders:

Make sure to submit the Impact Aid Form for each of your children through SIS ParentVUE. This form impacts funding for FCPS. If you have questions, please contact Yujin Choi at [email protected]
The referral for full time Advanced Academics deadline is December 15 for students in grades 2-6 for the 2025 26 school year. If you have questions, please contact Siobhan O'Hair at [email protected]. The December 15 is a hard deadline established by FCPS. No late referrals can be accepted.

We are looking forward to a busy and festive December, and we hope to see you at the PTA Skate Night on Saturday evening.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, December 4- Family Life Education (FLE) Parent Information Session virtual at 6:30. We will send out a link to grades 4, 5, and 6.

Thursday, December 5- First Grade field trip to Hidden Oaks Nature Center

Saturday, December 7- PTA Skate Night at Fairfax Arena 6:45-8:15 pm

Monday, December 9- Three hour early release Monday- dismissal at 1:05

December 10-13 and 16- Haycock Book Fair in the Library

Thursday, December 12- Strings/Chorus Winter Concert and Family Evening Book Fair event (5:30-8:30)

Sunday, December 15- AAP Full Time Services Referral Deadline

December 23 to January 3- Winter Break- no school

Monday, January 13- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

Three Hour Early Release Monday,12/09 Update

On Monday, December 9th, we will dismiss at 1:05 pm

Plan for Students:

As we plan forward for December 9th, you should receive an email indicating what we understand your plan to be for your child(ren). If you need to change that plan, there will be a form included in the email for you to notify us of any changes. We ask that no changes be made to the plan you have indicated for your child after the end of the day on Thursday, December 5th.

Playground and Staying On School Premises:

Remaining 3 Hour Early Release Dates:

The dates for the remaining three hour release Mondays are as follows: 12/9, 2/24, 3/17, 4/28 and 5/19. These three early release Mondays provide time for our teachers to complete up to 27 hours of literacy instruction training required by the Virginia Literacy Act.

Haycock Book Fair- Starts December 10!

Haycock’s Book Fair is coming!

Sales will be 12/10-12/13 & 12/16 during the school day and Family Night on Thursday 12/12 from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

If you are able to share your time to help, thank you! Sign up here to volunteer with set up, pack up, sales, restocks or general help.

To make shopping easy and safe, we’re offering digital eWallets as one payment option so that students won’t need to bring money to school.

The eWallet is individual to a student, linked to a parent’s credit card for simple cash-free shopping. Only the actual purchase amount is charged to the card, up to the limit you set in advance. Set up your child’s eWallet here.

Thank you for supporting our library and promoting reading through our Book Fair!

Feel free to contact Ms. Sklar with any questions or suggestions.

Here is the November Counselor Corner with important information about the SEL Screener, classroom lessons by grade levels, upcoming school events, and resources for parents from Ms. Padgett and Ms. Lilienthal, our Haycock counselors.

Ways to Help Your Child at Home

Many times parents ask how they can help their child at home. FCPS has created Literacy Resources for Parents that mirrors the instruction we are providing at school. Additionally, make sure to check out the Family Facing Curriculum by Grade Level so you know what each grade level is working on and learning about. Together, when we partner home and school, our children grow and learn to their highest potential.

Haycock PTA Family Skate Night

Join us for Haycock Family Skate Night on Saturday, December 7th, from 6:45 to 8:15 PM! Enjoy an evening of ice skating with friends and family at Fairfax Ice Arena. Whether you're a seasoned skater or a beginner, it's the perfect way to kick off the holiday season together. Tickets are $15 at the door. Save some cash by buying your tickets ahead of time! Advanced tickets are $13 - purchase here.

We need volunteers! Click here for details: Haycock ES PTA: Haycock Skate Night 2024 volunteers

Please direct questions to Lauren Wang - [email protected]

6616 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-531-4000

17 minutes 44 seconds ago

Haycock Elementary School News and announcements

http://www.fcps.edu/index.shtml Subscribe to Haycock Hello feed