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Goodbye Ms. Mariah!

Please have your children say goodbye to our school health aide; Mariah (Vaughn) Johnson. She has been working in our Haycock clinic for two years. Her last day at our school is Thursday, May 2nd. We wish her well as she moves on to the Fire and Rescue Department in Fairfax County.

FAIRFAX COUNTY PROGRAMS

Parktakes summer class registration is now OPEN! Families should register before May 3 to receive a discount on classes.
- - - Registration LINK
    - Parktakes Online Magazine
    - Choose from a variety of options and formats:

Outdoor and indoor fitness classes
Learn to swim group lessons and private lessons
Children’s and adult classes
Summer Camps
Nature & history programs
Sports
Scouting
Golf lessons
Gardening
Virtual classes and camps – Fitness, nature, music, drama, coding

Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) was established in 1949 to bring awareness to the importance of mental health and wellness and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Over the past 20 years, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has elevated May as MHAM to bring awareness to the vital role that mental health plays in our overall health and well-being. Managing our mental health is as important as taking care of our physical health. Research has shown that physical health problems can cause mental health problems and vice versa. Thus, intentionally engaging in activities that boost our mental health should be prioritized as much as routine physical care. The bonus is that most activities that enhance our mental health also improve our physical health. Some include:

Engaging in physical activity
Spending time in nature
Getting sufficient sleep
Eating a balanced diet
Finding a support system
Reducing use of technology
Setting boundaries
Developing healthy coping strategies
Seeking joy and fulfillment

While most people will struggle with a mental health challenge at some point in their lives, there are still some reluctant to seek help because of stigmas associated with mental health. May is an opportunity to talk about mental health, promote acceptance, and offer encouragement that positive outcomes are possible when help is sought. During this time, we can acknowledge the everyday stressors that affect our mental health, consider adding some daily practices to boost our mental health, strive to develop our own coping skills toolbox, and advocate for improved mental health for others. School based mental health providers see the impact of stress on our students and schools every day. They advocate for practices that improve working conditions for their colleagues and address the growing mental health needs of students. We also know that we cannot do all of these things alone and must collaborate with community partners to address the multi-faceted needs of our school community.

May 9 is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.

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

Haycock Hello 4.29.24

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Dear Haycock Families,

We had an amazing week at Haycock celebrating Arbor Day, Take Your Child to Work Day, fieldtrips to the Smithsonian, National History Day state competition, Science Olympiad Celebration and the All County Chorus performance. We love being able to celebrate our students and all of their many affinities!

We are preparing to celebrate and appreciate our wonderful Haycock staff next week (May 6-10). They are dedicated and care deeply about our students. Join us in showing our gratitude to them next week for what they do every day of the school year. Collectively and individually, they make a difference for our students.

A reminder that this coming Friday, May 3 is a student holiday/teacher workday for the Orthodox Good Friday holiday.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Upcoming Important Dates

Tuesday, April 30- Longfellow Open House for rising 7th graders (6:30-7:30)

Friday, May 3- Teacher Workday/Student Holiday

May 6-10- Staff Appreciation Week

Wednesday, May 8- Bike, Walk, Roll to School Day

Monday, May 27- Memorial Day Holiday- no school

Friday, May 31- Field Day (Rain date Friday, June 7)

Tuesday, June 11- Sixth Grade Celebration

Wednesday, June 12- Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, June 12- Last day of school/2 hour early release at 2:05

2023-24 School Year Calendar

Join us next week in thanking our wonderful staff for all they do for our students and school community.❤️ SOL Testing Starts this Week

Please avoid making appointments that require a student to arrive late or leave early on their SOL testing days. Our students have been well prepared by their teachers and are ready!

Tuesday, April 30- Grade 5 Reading

Wednesday, May 1- Grade 3 Reading

Thursday, May 2- Grade 4 Reading

Tuesday, May 7- Grade 6 Reading

Wednesday, May 8- Grade 5 Science

Thursday, May 9- Grade 3 Math

Tuesday, May 14- Grade 4 Math

Wednesday, May 15- Grade 5 Math

Thursday, May 16- Grade 6 Math

Congratulations to our 6th Grade All County Chorus Students

Thanks to Ms. Blaha and Ms. Clark for supporting our sixth graders in the All County Chorus concert this weekend. Well done!

Orthodox Good Friday - Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday - May 3rd

Friday, May 3rd, is Orthodox Good Friday, and a teacher work day. Millions of Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday” to remember the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. There will be no school for students that day. See the complete school year calendar.

State National History Day Competition

Congratulations to our 6th grade students who participated in the Virginia NHD Competition in Richmond this weekend. They represented Haycock incredibly well, and we are so proud of all of them. Thank you to the 6th grade team for supporting these students as they prepared for this next level of NHD.

Bike, Walk, or Roll to School Day

Join us on Wednesday, May 8!

Parent Input for Class Placements for 2024-25 School Year

We do not take teacher requests but we do take into consideration information that parents share about their student when we are creating classes for next year so that we set every student up for success. If you would like to provide input, please complete this form no later than May 17, 2024. Completing the form is optional.

Students Not Returning to Haycock for 2024-25

If your student will not be returning to Haycock next year, we ask that you complete this form . This information helps us with planning and staffing. We hope all our students are returning!

Field Day Volunteers

Hello parents! Have you been looking for an opportunity to volunteer at Haycock? Well look no more!! We need volunteers to help us lead stations at this year’s Field Day. It will take place on Friday, May 31st with a rain date of Friday, June 7th. Please complete this google form to let us know that you are interested by Tuesday, May 7th at 9:00 a.m. At that time, we will be turning off the ability to receive responses.

Thank you!

Nisha Hecht and Jim Wilcox

Rising 7th Graders - Longfellow MS

Spring Open House – April 30, 2024 (TOMORROW NIGHT) - We cordially invite all our Rising 7th & New FCPS families to our Spring Open House on Tuesday, April 30th from 6:30-7:30pm. During this time, you will have an opportunity to tour LMS and ask any questions you may have to prepare for the 23-24 school year. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Jump Start Registration Now Open! - Jump Start registration is now open on MySchoolBucks. Choose between session 1 – August 5th – 6th or session 2 – August 7th – 8th. Hours are 8:30a.m. – 12:00p.m. Look forward to learning about Longfellow with school tours, ice breakers, scavenger hunts, team building and more. If you have any questions, contact Lavina Gangwani-Colaco at [email protected]

☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS.

FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story below, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here.

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

Haycock Hello 4.22.24

Haycock Hello1 week 6 days ago

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Dear Haycock Families,

Last week was jam packed with fun events! The PTA Heritage Night on Monday was well attended. Thank you to the many parent volunteers who made this night happen for our community.

The Fine Arts Festival on Wednesday and Thursday included our strings, chorus, and band students putting on fantastic concerts with wonderful displays of our students' visual arts throughout the building. Many thanks to our band, strings, chorus, and art staff who made this event happen for our students and community.

We also honored our students from military connected families with popsicles on Purple Up Day on Wednesday. Many staff and students wore purple as a visible gesture of our appreciation and support for those who serve in the military and their families.

This week is Administrative Assistants Appreciation Week. We are showing our gratitude in many ways this week to our amazing office staff.

If your student will not be returning to Haycock next year, we ask that you complete this form. This information helps us with planning and staffing.

We wish all our families who celebrate a happy Passover.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected]

Chag Sameach to all in our community celebrating Passover! Passover begins sundown April 22 and ends sundown April 30.

Many Jewish communities in the United States celebrate Passover, a recognition of the deliverance of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Passover is also known as Pesah, Pesach, or the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Many Jewish families in the United States eat a ceremonial meal known as the Seder, which involves telling the story of the exodus from Egypt as well as eating various symbolic foods, such as meat of the paschal lamb and bitter herbs, recalling the harsh life of slavery. Learn more about Passover in NatGeo Kids.

Important Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, April 23- Class pictures and 6th grade panoramic photo

Thursday, April 25- 5th grade field trip to Smithsonian Castle and Natural History Museum

Tuesday, April 30- Longfellow Open House for rising 7th graders (6:30-7:30)

Friday, May 3- Teacher Workday/Student Holiday

May 6-10- Staff Appreciation Week

Wednesday, May 8- Bike, Walk, Roll to School Day

Monday, May 27- Memorial Day Holiday

Friday, May 31- Field Day (Rain date Friday, June 7)

Tuesday, June 11- Sixth Grade Celebration

Wednesday, June 12- Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, June 12- Last day of school/2 hour early release at 2:05

Dear Haycock Military Child, Today, we recognize, celebrate, and honor all of the sacrifices you've made. Whether it be the challenge of leaving your friends, the bravery of making new ones, the resilience to endure a long deployment of a loved one, or countless others - we thank YOU for your service! Love, a former Haycock Military Family SOL Testing Schedule for Grades 3-6

Please avoid making appointments that require a student to arrive late or leave early on their SOL testing days.

Tuesday, April 30- Grade 5 Reading

Wednesday, May 1- Grade 3 Reading

Thursday, May 2- Grade 4 Reading

Tuesday, May 7- Grade 6 Reading

Wednesday, May 8- Grade 5 Science

Thursday, May 9- Grade 3 Math

Tuesday, May 14- Grade 4 Math

Wednesday, May 15- Grade 5 Math

Thursday, May 16- Grade 6 Math

Rising 7th Graders - Longfellow MS

Spring Open House – April 30, 2024 - We cordially invite all our Rising 7th & New FCPS families to our Spring Open House on Tuesday, April 30th from 6:30-7:30pm. During this time, you will have an opportunity to tour LMS and ask any questions you may have to prepare for the 23-24 school year. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Counseling Services in Virginia- How to Get the Help You Desire

Tuesday, April 30th, 10:00 to 11:30

Please see this flyer for more information.

Parent Input for Class Placements for 2024-25 School Year

Field Day Volunteers

Thank you!

Nisha Hecht and Jim Wilcox

☀️🎭🎶Summer Arts Camp

Don’t miss out on this summer’s most exciting arts enrichment program! The Institute for the Arts camp is for students currently in grade 6-11. Students design their own schedules and select from art, music, theater, and dance classes. Learn more on the IFTA webpage. Email [email protected] with any questions.

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here.

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

Family Liaison Newsletter

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April is the Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. We recognize that children serve too! Our military children

Summer Camps and Learning Programs

Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Anastasia Musical at McLean High School

Anastasia at McLean High School April 18-21, 2024

Earth Day Festival

Earth Day is an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The Fairfax County Park Authority seeks to expand awareness, appreciation and protection of our natural resources. Learn more about the history of this annual celebration and explore ways that you can take action to protect and safely explore our parks and our planet.

Join us at Fairfax County’s 2024 Earth Day Festival, the largest Earth Day celebration in Fairfax County! Come celebrate with Fairfax County Park Authority at the Sully Historic Site on April 20, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Paulette Farmakides

Family Liaison at Haycock Elementary School

Hours: 12:30PM-4:30PM

Direct line: 703-531-4001

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

Haycock Hello 4.15.24

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Dear Haycock Families,

We were glad to see so many of our families this evening at our PTA Heritage Night from 6:00 to 8:00. It was an amazingly fun event for our school community, celebrating the many cultures of the Haycock community.

If you didn't see it, Haycock and our solar eclipse watching was featured on a Korean news show linked here. 😎

Today was our new assistant principal, Krystal Styles, first day at Haycock. I know you join us in extending her a warm Haycock welcome.

We look forward to "purpling up" on Wednesday to honor our military families. We will invite all our students from military connected families to join us for popsicles in the courtyard.

If your student will not be returning to Haycock next year, we ask that you complete this form. This information helps us with planning and staffing.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Krystal Styles, AP [email protected] Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, April 15- Quarter 3 grades available in SIS ParentVUE

Wednesday, April 17- Wear Purple for Purple Up Day to support military families and 3rd Grade field trip to Natural History Museum

Wednesday, April 17- Evening Strings and Chorus Concert (6:00-4th Grade Strings, 6:45-Chorus and 7:30-5th and 6th Grade Strings)

Thursday, April 18- Evening Band Concert (7:00)

Tuesday, April 23- Class pictures and 6th grade panoramic photo

Thursday, April 25- 5th grade field trip to Smithsonian Castle and Natural History Museum

Friday, May 3- Teacher Workday/Student Holiday

May 6-10- Staff Appreciation Week

Wednesday, May 8- Bike, Walk, Roll to School Day

Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar

Purple Up! Day - April 17, 2024

Throughout the month of April, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will be honoring the invaluable contributions of military-connected youth with the Month of the Military Child and Purple Up! Day.

FCPS would like to express its gratitude to these unsung heroes. With approximately 14,000 military-connected students, FCPS recognizes the extraordinary strength military-connected students possess in order to navigate the military lifestyle. The resilience and courage of our military-connected youth does not go unnoticed, and their commitment to supporting their service member parents and guardians deserves the utmost admiration and respect.

As part of this month-long recognition, FCPS will celebrate Purple Up! Day on April 17, 2024. Schools and community members are encouraged to wear purple as a visible gesture of their appreciation and support for military-connected youth. In addition to Purple Up! Day, FCPS school communities are coming together to honor their military-connected students in meaningful and creative ways. To connect with more FCPS resources, please email [email protected].

Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm students with autism.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Coming Soon

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, providing updated information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

In late April, individual student SEL Screener results will be available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For more information about the screener please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s school.

Information from Longfellow for our Rising 7th Graders

Spring Open House – April 30,, 2024

We cordially invite all our Rising 7th & New FCPS families to our Spring Open House on Tuesday, April 30th from 6:30-7:30pm. During this time, you will have an opportunity to tour LMS and ask any questions you may have to prepare for the 23-24 school year. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Jump Start Registration Now Open!

Jump Start registration is now open on myschoolbucks. Choose between session 1 – August 5th – 6th or session 2 – August 7th – 8th.

Hours are 8:30a.m. – 12:00p.m. Look forward to learning about Longfellow with school tours, ice breakers, scavenger hunts, team building and more. If you have any questions, contact Lavina Gangwani-Colaco at [email protected]

Give Your Feedback on the Budget

We are now in the middle of the annual budget process, which includes opportunities for you to give feedback:

Tuesday, April 16, through Thursday, April 18: The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors conducts public hearings on the county budget. Sign up to speak.
Tuesday, May 7: The County Board of Supervisors adopts its budget, tax rates, and transfer amount to FCPS.
Tuesday, May 14: The School Board holds a public hearing on the FCPS budget.
Thursday, May 23: The School Board adopts FCPS’ approved budget.

Learn more about the FCPS FY 2025 Advertised Budget and see the full Budget Development Calendar.

✅ School Health Services Satisfaction Survey

The Fairfax County Health Department and FCPS School Health Services invite parents/caregivers to participate in a survey on the level of satisfaction with support provided to your school community by School Health Services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and is open until Friday, April 26. Your feedback can help to improve school health services.

SOL Testing Schedule for Grades 3-6

Tuesday, April 30- Grade 5 Reading

Wednesday, May 1- Grade 3 Reading

Thursday, May 2- Grade 4 Reading

Tuesday, May 7- Grade 6 Reading

Wednesday, May 8- Grade 5 Science

Thursday, May 9- Grade 3 Math

Tuesday, May 14- Grade 4 Math

Wednesday, May 15-Grade 5 Math

Thursday, May 16- Grade 6 Math

Parent Input for Class Placements for 2024-25 School Year

New Regulation on Meditation and Reflection Spaces

FCPS has developed Regulation 1502 to ensure all students and staff have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school division. The regulation provides guidance for schools on how to manage requests for silent reflection during instructional and non-instructional time, and for students to leave school for religious activities.

These spaces are for individuals to engage in prayer, meditation, or silent reflection, inclusive of their religious or non-religious beliefs. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students requesting to miss instructional time on a regular basis. Families are encouraged to contact Dr. Liz Beaty, principal, regarding accommodations.

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here.

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

Haycock Hello 4.8.24

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Dear Haycock Families,

Cathleen Barry, our interim Assistant Principal, had her last day with us on Friday. We appreciated her help for the last month and hope she will return to visit us. Our new Assistant Principal, Krystal Styles, will begin with us on Monday, April 15.

April is National Library Month and we are recognizing their work the week of April 7 - 13. We definitely want to take the time to give a huge shout out to Jeannie Sklar and Anna Chamberlain. They are consistently working to provide wonderful reading options for our students. Explore all that school library programs have to offer for student learning, and the important roles that school librarians play in the school community.

We look forward to seeing many of you at Heritage Night is Monday, April 15. The event will be from 6 -8 p.m. The SCA is sponsoring a heritage spirit day that day- dress in colors that represent your heritage❤️

With our safety glasses on, classes went outside today to briefly view the solar eclipse. Recess times were adjusted so that no classes were outside for recess during the duration of the eclipse. It was an amazing astronomical phenomenon and celestial event that we were able to learn about and then observe together.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Eid Mubarak to those in our Muslim community celebrating! This year's Eid al-Fitr artwork was created by Mark Twain Middle School student Tazrian S. In Islam, Eid al-Fitr is a 3 day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. Muslims dress in new clothes, give charity, and pray in congregation. Eid is celebrated with the exchange of presents and delicious food with family and friends. #OurFCPSThis artwork was designed as part of the FCPS Observance Design Challenge for Students.

Muslim American Heritage Month

Muslim American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, culture, and an enhanced understanding of the diverse population of Muslim Americans. View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Muslim American Heritage Month.

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, April 8- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Link to join here

Wednesday, April 10- Holiday- Eid al-Fitr- No school for students or staff

Thursday, April 11- First Grade field trip to Colvin Run Mill

Thursday/Friday, April 11 and 12- Fourth Grade Field trip to the Planetarium

Friday, April 12- Kindergarten field trip to Discovery Theater

Monday, April 15- PTA Heritage Night- 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and SCA Spirit Day- dress in colors to represent your heritage

Monday, April 15- Quarter 3 grades available in SIS ParentVUE

Wednesday, April 17- Purple Up to support military families and 3rd Grade field trip to Natural History Museum

Wednesday, April 17- Evening Strings and Chorus Concert

Thursday, April 18- Evening Band Concert

Thursday, April 25- 5th grade field trip to Smithsonian Castle and Natural History Museum

Friday, May 3- Teacher Workday/Student Holiday

Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar

💜 April is the Month of the Military Child!

FCPS is proud to have more than 14,000 military-connected students. Thank you to all our students & their families who serve. We are grateful for your contributions to our classrooms and our nation. #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PurpleUpFCPS

Haycock Heritage Night- Monday, April 15 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Celebrate the diversity within our community and learn about cultures around the world through delicious food, live performances, and lots of fun.

Please see this flyer for more information about this amazing night for our school community. Here is the link to host a table, make a dish to share, perform or volunteer to help out.

SCA Spirit Day- Students and staff dress in colors to represent your heritage

Preparations for the 2024-25 School Year

Please complete the form below only if your child will NOT be returning to Haycock Elementary School or not going to Longfellow Middle School next year.

Student's Intention for the 2024-25 School Year - Google Forms

Parent Input for Class Placements for 2024-25 School Year

Congratulations to our Odyssey of the Mind Team

Penelope Y, Madelyn C, Devan S, Madeline Y, Yuna C, and Noa H represented Haycock this weekend at the Odyssey of the Mind State tournament and received 3rd place.

Kindergarten Registration

It's that time of year again! We are currently registering rising Kindergarten students for the 24-25 school year.

If you have an incoming Kindergarten student:

Complete this form: registration form
Our registrar, Yujin Choi, will contact you to schedule an appointment.

Grades 3-6 SOL Testing Schedule Grade 3:

Reading - May 1
Math - May 9

Grade 4:

Reading - May 2
Math - May 14

Grade 5:

Reading - April 30
Science - May 8
Math - May 15

Grade 6:

Reading - May 7
Math - May 16

Please avoid, where possible, any appointments that will take students out of school on the days of their SOL testing. We appreciate your cooperation.

Register Today for the FCPS Family Summit

Registration is open for the FCPS Family Summit, which will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.

Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan.

Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) School Health Services Internal Survey

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians of FCPS students. Parents/guardians will be asked for feedback on the level of satisfaction with School Health services provided to the school community. The survey will be distributed electronically via FCPS This Week. The survey window is April 15 - April 26, 2024. Survey link: www.redcap.link/FCHDSchoolHealthSurvey.

⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule:

Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School.
Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School.
Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School.

Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.

The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award

Nominations are open for the 2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.

This award recognizes staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.

Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.

Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here.

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

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Family Liaison Newsletter April 2024 Edition

Virtual Operation Purple Summer Challenge offers military families all around the globe the opportunity to connect, have fun, and try new things all from the comfort of their home.
Applications Open April 15!
Applications for both camps are open for military connected kids of all service branches. Both active duty and veteran families are eligible. For more information, contact [email protected]

April is Autism Acceptance Month

This year, the National Institute of Mental Health is providing resources in honor of Autism Acceptance Month. These resources highlight and focus on inclusivity and connectedness and honor the unique perspectives of people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

ASD is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Health Topic Page

Heritage Night!

Celebrate the diversity within our community and learn about cultures around the world through delicious food, live performances, and lots of fun. What: Annual Haycock ES Heritage Night (flyer link) When: Mon, Apr 15, 6- 8 pm Where: Haycock ES Contribute: Sign up to host a table, make a dish, perform, or volunteer here: Sign up here!

Looking for more fun Earth Week activities? Join the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Earth Day Fairfax event on Saturday, April 20 from 10am-4pm at Sully Historic Site to kick off your Earth Week.

Paulette Farmakides: Email

Family Liaison for Haycock Elementary

Hours: 12:30pm-4:30PM

703-531-4001

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

Haycock Hello 4.1.24

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Dear Haycock Families,

We hope you've had a fun Spring Break. The FCPS The Family Engagement Survey window has been extended to Wednesday, April 3. Thank you for lending your voice to this important effort — it matters!.

Please also take a few minutes to complete the Principal Evaluation and Feedback survey that should have come to you in an email. The window for this survey closes on April 5.

Our staff will be working on third quarter report cards and engaging in professional learning together today and tomorrow. We will look forward to seeing our students back at school on Wednesday, April 3.

Third Quarter Progress Reports will be viewable in SIS ParentVUE on Monday, April 15. For those families that have requested paper copies of progress reports, those will go home on Tuesday, April 16.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Cathleen Barry, Interim AP [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2- Teacher work day/Staff Development- no school for students

Monday, April 8- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Link to join here

Wednesday, April 10- Holiday- Eid al-Fitr- No school for students or staff

Thursday, April 11- First Grade field trip to Colvin Run Mill

Friday, April 12- Kindergarten field trip to Discovery Theater

Monday, April 15- PTA Heritage Night- 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Monday, April 15- Quarter 3 grades available in SIS ParentVUE

Wednesday, April 17- Purple Up to support military families

Wednesday, April 17- Evening Strings and Chorus Concert

Thursday, April 18- Evening Band Concert

Tuesday, April 23- 3rd grade field trip to Natural History Museum

Thursday, April 25- 5th grade field trip to Smithsonian Castle and Natural History Museum

Friday, May 3- Teacher Workday/Student Holiday

Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar

Total Solar Eclipse - April 8 ☀️

In preparation for the Solar Eclipse next Monday, we have purchased safe viewing glasses for all our students and staff. We partnered with the PTA to purchase these glasses and consulted with the FCPS Safety and Security Office to ensure we are purchasing glasses that meet safety specifications.

The eclipse will begin around 2:04 p.m. and end at 4:32 p.m. with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m. As the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information.

Haycock Heritage Night- Monday, April 15 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Celebrate the diversity within our community and learn about cultures around the world through delicious food, live performances, and lots of fun.

Please see this flyer for more information about this amazing night for our school community. Here is the link to host a table, make a dish to share, perform or volunteer to help out.

Welcome Krystal Styles, Assistant Principal

We are excited to welcome Ms. Krystal Styles as our new Assistant Principal. Ms. Styles comes to us from Fort Hunt Elementary where she served as an instructional coach and an important member of their leadership team. Prior to that, she was a classroom teacher at Willow Springs Elementary and in Prince William County, Virginia and Charles County, Maryland. Ms. Styles will begin with us on Monday, April 15.

Preparations for the 2024-25 School Year

Please complete the form below only if your child will NOT be returning to Haycock Elementary School or not going to Longfellow Middle School next year.

Student's Intention for the 2024-25 School Year - Google Forms

Parent Input for Class Placements for 2024-25 School Year

We do not take teacher requests but we do take into consideration information that parents share about their student when we are creating classes for next year so that we set every student up for success. If you would like to provide input, please complete this form no later than May 17, 2024. Completing the form is optional.

PTA Flex Academy After School Activities

Registration is now open for the Spring session of Flex Academy. We have a variety of exciting classes to choose from. Please use this link to learn more and to register: FLEX ACADEMY REGISTRATION

Kindergarten Registration

It's that time of year again! We are currently registering rising Kindergarten students for the 24-25 school year.

If you have an incoming Kindergarten student:

Complete this form: registration form
Our registrar, Yujin Choi, will contact you to schedule an appointment.

Congratulations to PTA State Reflections Award Winners

Award of Excellence to Jaehwan Kim, Visual Arts, Intermediate (Ms. Choi, 4th Grade)

Award of Merit to Sumayyah Hussain for Photography in the Intermediate division (Ms. Neff, 3rd)

Award of Merit to Erya Chai for Film Production in the Middle School division (Ms. Sullivan, 6th)

Grades 3-6 SOL Testing Schedule Grade 3:

Reading - May 1
Math - May 9

Grade 4:

Reading - May 2
Math - May 14

Grade 5:

Reading - April 30
Science - May 8
Math - May 15

Grade 6:

Reading - May 7
Math - May 16

Please avoid, where possible, any appointments that will take students out of school on the days of their SOL testing. We appreciate your cooperation.

Pre-Order the Haycock Yearbook Now

To pre-order your 2023-24 Haycock Elementary School yearbook, go to www.yearbookforever.com , search for “Haycock,” click “Shop the store,” and select “2023-2024.” We accept credit card, debit card, or PayPal. If you have any questions, please reach out to our parent coordinator, Emily Bradford, at [email protected]. You can also submit your photos from school field trips or school events via this email.

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here.

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Haycock Hello 3.25.24

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Slam Dunk Reading Challenge

Thank you to Ms. Capozzi, Ms. Gerrity, and our SCA for a great Slam Dunk Reading Challenge! Each orange ball represents a book read by a student during March. Keep on reading, Haycock Cougars ❤️

Dear Families,

If you haven't already completed the Principal Evaluation and Feedback Survey, please take a few minutes to complete that. It came in an email, and the window closes on Friday, April 5. Your feedback is important.

We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable Spring Break! The office will be closed from March 25-29 and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 1.

We'll look forward to our students' return on Wednesday, April 3.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Cathleen Barry, Interim AP [email protected]

A joyful Easter to all in our community who celebrate! This year's Easter artwork was created by Falls Church High School student Dayanara M. The springtime celebration of Easter is the most important Christian holiday. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus, who sacrificed so that Christians may have life with God after death. #OurFCPSThis artwork was designed as part of the FCPS Observance Design Challenge for Students.

Upcoming Important Dates

March 25-March 29- Spring Break

Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2- Teacher work day/Staff Development- no school for students

Monday, April 8- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Link to join here

Thursday, April 11- First Grade field trip to Colvin Run Mill

Friday, April 12- Kindergarten field trip to Discovery Theater

Monday, April 15- PTA Heritage Night- 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 17- Purple Up to support military families

Wednesday, April 17- Evening Strings and Chorus Concert

Thursday, April 18- Evening Band Concert

Tuesday, April 23- 3rd grade field trip to Natural History Museum

Thursday, April 25- 5th grade field trip to Smithsonian Castle and Natural History Museum

Friday, May 3- Teacher Workday/Student Holiday

Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar

Preparations for the 2024-25 School Year

Please complete the form below only if your child won't be returning to Haycock Elementary School or not going to Longfellow Middle School next year.

Student's Intention for the 2024-25 School Year - Google Forms

PTA Flex Academy After School Activities

Grades 3-6 SOL Testing Schedule Grade 3:

Reading - May 1
Math - May 9

Grade 4:

Reading - May 2
Math - May 14

Grade 5:

Reading - April 30
Science - May 8
Math - May 15

Grade 6:

Reading - May 7
Math - May 16

Please avoid, where possible, any appointments that will take students out of school on the days of their SOL testing.

Haycock Heritage Night- Monday, April 15 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Celebrate the diversity within our community and learn about cultures around the world through delicious food, live performances, and lots of fun.

Please see this flyer for more information about this amazing night for our school community. Here is the link to host a table, make a dish to share, perform or volunteer to help out.

Pre-Order the Haycock Yearbook Now

Kiss and Ride Safety Reminders

In order to keep the Kiss and Ride line moving smoothly and to keep our students safe, please abide by the following safety measures:

Move at a slow and safe speed through the Kiss and Ride line
Do not drop students off at the cones on Westmoreland, come through the line- it does move quickly!
Please drop your student off no earlier than 9:00. Adult supervision begins at 9:00.
Please make sure to come through the Kiss and Ride line in the correct direction and do not make U-turns
Do not park in the Kiss and Ride lower parking lot area. Come through the line and drop your student off that way.

Thank you for your cooperation and partnership to keep our students safe.

Kindergarten Registration

It's that time of year again! We are currently registering rising Kindergarten students for the 24-25 school year.

If you have an incoming Kindergarten student:

Complete this form: registration form
Our registrar, Yujin Choi, will contact you to schedule an appointment.

🤧 Updated COVID Recommendations

In accordance with the updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) respiratory virus guidance, FCPS and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) have updated school COVID-19 recommendations.

The COVID-19 isolation period of five days is no longer recommended.

New respiratory virus guidance applies to respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Students who have symptoms of, test positive for, or have been diagnosed with a respiratory virus may return to school when the student is fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication; AND the student’s symptoms have improved or resolved.

Students should follow additional precautions as outlined per the CDC upon resumption of normal activities.

Save the Date - Longfellow MS Jump Start 2024

Jump Start is an opportunity for students to learn more about middle school and meet other students before the school year begins. Jump Start dates are August 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th. Students choose to attend during Session 1 (Monday & Tuesday) or Session 2 (Wednesday & Thursday) from 8:30 - 12:00 each day. Further details forthcoming regarding the registration process! If you have any questions feel free to contact our After-School Specialist, Lavina Gangwani-Colaco - [email protected].

6th Grade Families- Save the Dates

6th Grade Celebration- Tuesday, June 11

6th Grade Promotion Ceremony- Wednesday, June 12

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here.

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Family Liaison Newsletter

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Haycock Family Liaison

My name is Paulette Farmakides and I am the new family liaison at Haycock Elementary School. I appreciate Haycock's cultural diversity and work to foster unity, cohesiveness, and cooperation among all families. I speak English and Greek.

Family liaisons work in the schools and community to help families get the information and assistance they need to support their children and to ensure their academic success. The family liaisons represent a variety of cultures, languages, and races. Family liaisons will welcome and orient families who are new to the school and community and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can also help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:

Paulette Farmakides:-Office Assistant and Family Liaison at Haycock ES

Office Hours: Front office 8AM-12PM Family Liaison 12:30PM-4:30PM

Direct Phone: 703-531-4001

Family Engagement Survey

Have 10 minutes before March 22? Now is your chance to give feedback on your school's welcoming environment, communication, volunteer opportunities, and more. Take the Family Engagement Survey before it closes on Friday: https://bit.ly/FESURVEY2024

Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child!

Every year we take this opportunity to celebrate our military-connected children and thank them for their service as part of a military family. Purple Up! Day is on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Month of the Military Child Calendar 2024

There are more than 1.2 million school-aged United States military-connected children.
More than 40% of active-duty service members have children.
On average, children in military families move six to nine times during their K-12 school career. That’s about three times more frequently than their civilian peers.
Military children are twice as likely as their civilian counterparts to join the military as adults.
Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger was responsible for establishing April as the Month of The Military Child in 1986, and the Department of Defense has honored his initiative ever since.
In 2011, the University of New Hampshire 4-H started the “Purple Up! For Military Kids” initiative and is now celebrated
#PurpleUpFCPS!

INOVA Life with Cancer Pediatric Programs/Resources

INOVA Life with Cancer (LWC) offers support services for children, adolescents, and families impacted by a cancer diagnosis at no cost. In addition to groups, LWC provides individual support and parent/school consultations about supporting a child impacted by cancer.

Here are some of their upcoming programs:

CHILDREN/TEENS WITH A LOVED ONE WITH CANCER
- Curious About Cancer |Thursdays @ 5:30pm – 7:00pm| IN-PERSON AT THE LWC FAMILY CENTER; 5-week series running from 4/4 to 5/2. This 5-week program is for kids ages 8-12 with a family member with cancer (parent, sibling, grandparent, etc). This group will provide kids with the opportunity to learn about cancer in an age appropriate way, learn and share coping skills, and be supported by peers with similar experiences. Dinner will be provided. Register on our website.
- Create Calm | On Demand Mindfulness & Yoga Videos for Kids LWC has partnered with Create Calm to provide on-demand yoga-based movement classes, breathwork, and guided meditation videos that will keep your child/teen supported on-the-go. The free content features tools for stress management to support our families in both Spanish and English. Access these resources here.
GRIEF/LOSS
- Grief Circle for Teens | Tuesday, 4/1 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm| IN-PERSON AT THE LWC FAMILY CENTER. This workshop is for teens ages 14-18 with a loved one who died from cancer in the last 4 years. Participants will engage in the “Kintsugi” process and how it can relate to their grief experience. Kintsugi is a Japanese art form in which breaks and repairs become a part of the object’s history. Register on our website.

Discover Learning Center

2024 Fun Science Summer Camp at Discover Learning Center
The students will enjoy learning and fun from hands-on projects and competitions.
Session 1: 06/20/2024 to 07/3/2024 (3 weeks)
Session 1 Location: Haycock Elementary School at Falls Church
Session 2: 07/8/2024 to 07/26/2024, (3 weeks)
Session 2 Location: Haycock Elementary School at Falls Church
Full Day Summer Camp Sessions: (Monday to Friday, drop off at 8:15 am, from 8:30 am
to 5:30 pm, students will be engaged by teachers)
Half Day Summer Camp Sessions: (Monday to Friday, drop off at 8:15 am, classes start
at 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, or 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm)
Lunch: Students can order lunch from our center
Early Registration: $300 (full day)/$150 (Half day) discount per student /per semester if
the registration and full payment are received before 3/24/2024

For any questions about the FCPS Summer Programs, please Email FCPS Summer Programs.

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Haycock Hello 3.18.24

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Dear Haycock Families,

It was wonderful to see many of you at the Haycock PTA Silent Auction last weekend. It was such a fun evening that brought our community together to support Haycock.

The office will be closed during Spring Break and will reopen on Monday, April 1 at 8:00 a.m.

Please take a few minutes to complete both the Family Engagement Survey and the Principal Evaluation and Feedback Survey. Your feedback means a great deal.

Many thanks to the PTA for our awesome author visit from Erica Perl on Friday. The students thoroughly enjoyed her visit and totally rocked the March Slam Dunk Reading Challenge.

We are looking forward to Heritage Night which will take place on Monday, April 15. More details to come. We will open the basketball court, and we have permission from the temple for extra parking capacity for that evening. We hope to see you there.

We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable Spring Break, and we'll look forward to our students return on Wednesday, April 3.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Cathleen Barry, Interim AP [email protected]

Spring Break is Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29. Important Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, March 19- Fourth Grade field trip to the Kennedy Center to hear the National Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, March 20- Kindergarten Orientation 2:30-3:30

March 25-March 29- Spring Break

Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2- Teacher work day/Staff Development- no school for students

Monday, April 8- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 11- First Grade field trip to Colvin Run Mill

Friday, April 12- Kindergarten field trip to Discovery Theater

Monday, April 15- PTA Heritage Night

Wednesday, April 17- Purple Up to support military families

Tuesday, April 23- 3rd grade field trip to Natural History Museum

Thursday, April 25- 5th grade field trip to Smithsonian Castle and Natural History Museum

Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar

March Madness SCA Spirit Week

Monday 3/18- Sports Team Gear

Tuesday 3/19- Hat Day

Wednesday 3/20- College Team Gear Day

Thursday 3/21- Haycock Blue Day

Friday 3/22- PJ Day and Read In Day

Kindergarten Orientation and Registration Orientation is this Wednesday, March 20- 2:30 to 3:30

It's that time of year again! We are currently registering rising Kindergarten students for the 24-25 school year. We will hold an in-person Kindergarten Orientation for rising Kindergarten students and their parents on Wednesday, March 20 from 2:30-3:30.

If you have an incoming Kindergarten student:

Complete this form: registration form
Our registrar, Yujin Choi, will contact you to schedule an appointment.
Attend our Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, March 20, 2:30-3:30 (for parents and incoming students). Complete Kindergarten Orientation Haycock ES 2024-2025 (google.com)for our K Orientation. This will be an in-person event at Haycock ES.

Principal Evaluation and Feedback

On Monday, March 18, Haycock parents/guardians will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.

The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!

2023-24 Haycock Yearbook Ordering

It’s time to pre-order your 2023-24 yearbook! To pre-order your 2023-24 Haycock Elementary School yearbook, go to www.yearbookforever.com, search for “Haycock,” click “Shop the store,” and select “2023-2024.” We accept credit card, debit card, or PayPal. If you have any questions, please reach out to our parent coordinator, Emily Bradford, at [email protected]. You can also submit your photos from school field trips or school events via this email.

Family Engagement Survey

FCPS' Family Engagement Survey is open. Parents will receive the survey link via email from our independent research firm K12 Insight. Please participate - your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve our practices to best support our students. Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and Haycock. The survey is available in 10 languages. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on theFamily Engagement Survey webpage.

Celebrating our Social Worker

We are celebrating our Social Worker, Ms. Haley Narins, on March 21. 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.

Spring Advanced Academics Program Newsletter

Please see the AAP Spring Newsletter here. A description of the continuum of services in FCPS and at Haycock is provided.

🏅 Nominations Open for First Class Award for Inclusion

The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the First Class Awards. The awards are presented annually to educators, administrators, and students who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The ACSD will recognize award winners at the Family Summit on Saturday, April 20.

Nominate an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools by Friday, March 22. Email [email protected] with questions.

SOL Testing Schedule

Third Grade

Reading - May 1
Math - May 9

Fourth Grade

Reading - May 2
Math - May 14

Fifth Grade

Reading - April 30
Science - May 8
Math - May 15

Sixth Grade

Reading - May 7
Math - May 16

FCPS Cares

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here.

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Haycock Hello 3.11.24

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Dear Haycock Families,

It was wonderful to see many of you at the PTA Silent Auction on Saturday evening. Thank you to all the parents who worked very hard to put on such a fun event for our community and school.

Be on the lookout for the Family Engagement Survey that you should have received via email from K12 Insight. The survey window is open from March 3-March 22. See information below.

Also, please take a few minutes to complete the Principal Evaluation and Feedback survey that you should receive next Monday, March 18. Your feedback is important and valued.

We are very exited about our author visit this Friday, March 15 from Erica Perl. She will be speaking to all our students. Find out about her books on her website . If you have any questions, email Ms.Sklar ([email protected]) or Ms. Capozzi ([email protected]). Many thanks to the PTA for funding this fantastic opportunity for our students.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Cathleen Barry, Interim AP [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, March 11- Ramadan begins

Friday, March 15- Author Visit

Tuesday, March 19- Fourth Grade field trip to the Kennedy Center to hear the National Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, March 20- Kindergarten Orientation 2:30-3:30

March 25-March 29- Spring Break

Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2- Teacher work day/Staff Development- no school for students

Monday, April 8- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 11- First Grade field trip to Colvin Run Mill

Friday, April 12- Kindergarten field trip to Discovery Theater

Monday, April 15- PTA Heritage Night

Wednesday, April 17- Purple Up to support military families

Tuesday, April 23- 3rd grade field trip to Natural History Museum

Thursday, April 25- 5th grade field trip to Smithsonian Castle and Natural History Museum

Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar

Kindergarten Registration and Orientation Orientation is March 20- 2:30 to 3:30

If you have an incoming Kindergarten student:

Complete this form: registration form
Our registrar, Yujin Choi, will contact you to schedule an appointment.
Attend our Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, March 20, 2:30-3:30 (for parents and incoming students). Complete Kindergarten Orientation Haycock ES 2024-2025 (google.com) for our K Orientation. This will be an in-person event at Haycock ES.

Principal Evaluation and Feedback

Ramadan Accommodations

Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Haycock administrators regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.

This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Monday, March 11th. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month, Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality. Note that March 11th is an FCPS "O" day which means that there will be school but there won't be significant tests, quizzes etc. on this day. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. We do have school on these days, however tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days.

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.

☀️ Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8

A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.

Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.

2023-24 Haycock Yearbook Ordering

Family Engagement Survey

Area Summer Camps McLean Community Center Summer Camps

Registration is now open. Check out our Summer Camp Guide to find some Olympic-sized opportunities for your child to win gold this summer! McLean Community Center is offering a wide variety of enriching camp programs this summer, including: Camp McLean; Old Firehouse Summer Camp trips; Camp Shakespeare; and weeklong camps.

McLean Project of the Arts Summer Camps

Don't miss the opportunity for your kids to spend a fun and imaginative week in both half-day or full-day camp sessions for ages 6-13. Taught by experienced classroom art teachers in our Emerson Gallery and DuVal Studio, camps begin the week of June 24 and continue through the week of August 5. Learn more here.

TJ Techstravaganza 2024

Put the annual STEM activity for students of all ages event at TJ on your calendar. The date is Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM. See this flyer for more details.

Here is the registration link:https://tinyurl.com/techstrav24.

FCPS Cares

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here.

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Haycock Hello 3.4.24

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Dear Haycock Families,

Congratulations to all our 6th grade students who went to the District National History Day event on Saturday, and to all those who are now going to the state competition at the end of April. Congratulations also to all our spellers who participated in our annual Spelling Bee last week, and kudos to our winner, Eliza Shah Mohammed, grade 5.

Please remember there is no school tomorrow because of the presidential primary. Haycock is a polling location. It is a school planning day for teachers.

Be on the lookout for the Family Engagement Survey that you should receive via email from K12 Insight. The survey window is March 3-March 22. See information below.

Congratulations to Meg Gerrity, grade 6 teacher. She is the McLean Pyramid Outstanding New Teacher.❤️

Today, we welcomed our interim assistant principal, Cathleen Barry. She will be with us for the next five or six weeks as we work through the interviewing and hiring process for a new assistant principal. Welcome Ms. Barry!

We can't wait to see you at next Saturday's PTA Silent Auction event!

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Cathleen Barry, Interim AP [email protected]

Upcoming Important Dates

Tuesday, March 5- Virginia Presidential Primary- no school for students- school planning day for staff

Saturday, March 9- Haycock PTA Silent Auction

Friday, March 15- Author Visit (see details below)

Tuesday, March 19- Fourth Grade field trip to the Kennedy Center to hear the National Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, March 20- Kindergarten Orientation 2:30-3:30

March 25-March 29- Spring Break

Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2- Teacher work day/Staff Development- no school for students

Monday, April 8- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, April 15- PTA Heritage Night

Wednesday, April 17- Purple Up to support military families

Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar

Haycock PTA Silent Auction- March 9

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party!

Haycock PTA Auction (March 9) tickets are now on sale! Download the auction app to purchase tickets & register to bid. Here's how: Click this link Let's go partyto download the 'Handbid App' or text the word "Haycock" to 99192

Kindergarten Orientation

If you have an incoming Kindergarten student:

Complete this form: registration form
Our registrar, Yujin Choi, will contact you to schedule an appointment.
Attend our Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, March 20, 2:30-3:30 (for parents and incoming students). Complete Kindergarten Orientation Haycock ES 2024-2025 (google.com) for our K Orientation. This will be an in-person event at Haycock ES.

March Author Visit

Author Erica Perl will be visiting our school on Friday March 15th! 📚 Students will learn about the creative process and the work of being an author. Erica has written more than 40 popular and critically-acclaimed books for children and teens. A former criminal defense attorney and ice cream truck driver (though not at the same time!), she now lives in Washington, DC.

Find out about her books on her website.

Haycock has partnered with independent bookstore Scrawl Books for online book ordering at http://www.scrawlbooks.com/erica-s-perl. Tips on free shipping to Haycock and how to request signed copies is linked here. Orders must be placed by March 7.

Questions? Email Ms. Sklar ([email protected]) or Ms. Capozzi ([email protected])

Family Engagement Survey

Take the FCPS Family Engagement Survey!

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) needs to hear from every parent and guardian in the school division’s 2024 Family Engagement Survey. The survey asks for thoughts on school communications and relationships, opportunities to participate, student success, and more. All responses are confidential.

There are three ways to participate:

Check your email for an invitation. A link was sent on March 3rd. Use the drop down menu to select “Haycock Elementary School”
Paper survey: Ask the front office staff or our new Family Liaison, Paulette Farmakides for a paper survey. You can complete it right there on the spot.
Complete the FCPS online survey.

The survey is offered in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Amharic and is available between March 3rd until March 22nd.

2023-24 Haycock Yearbook Ordering

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here.

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

Haycock Hello 3.1.24 PTA Silent Auction Updates

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Haycock PTA Silent Auction Bidding is NOW OPEN!

Auction Bidding is NOW OPEN!

Starting Today, visit the Handbid app to start bidding on over 170 amazing packages and experiences (https://handbid.app.link/Haycock).

Your kids received an Auction Wishlist in class today from Cougar Bob and Babs! Help them select their favorite items, so you can bid with confidence.

Come to the Kids Auction Event on the morning of the auction, Sat, March 9th at 9:30am, for donuts, coffee, photo ops and preview of the incredible items up for grabs.RSVP HERE *Remember, the main auction event that evening is adults-only.

Still have questions? Visit theAuction FAQs or contact Janet Monas at [email protected]

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Haycock Hello 2.26.24

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Dear Haycock Families,

We will be saying goodbye and wishing Ms. Delaney all the best on Friday, March 1. This will be her last day at Haycock. She begins Monday, March 4 as the assistant principal at Sunrise Valley ES.

Also on Monday, March 4, Ms. Cathleen Barry will join us as our acting assistant principal as we begin the interviewing and selection process to hire a new assistant principal. Ms. Barry comes to us from the Office of School Support. She has been a classroom teacher, a special education specialist, and a summer school administrator. We are excited to welcome Ms. Barry!

Congratulations to all our students who were honored on Friday night by the FCCPTA (Fairfax County Council Parent Teacher Association) for their Reflections Contest entries. Some of our students are going on to the state competition. Again, all students who chose to participate in this celebration of the arts (literature, visual arts, dance, music, film...) should be commended. We are proud of you.

Thank you for all who participated in the Kids Heart Challenge by contributing to the fundraising for the American Heart Association (see details below) or by joining your student during their PE class and maybe even doing some jump roping.

The PTA Silent Auction is fast approaching. We hope to see you there!

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Jody Delaney, AP [email protected]

Black History Month is an annual celebration during the month of February of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about Black History month.

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, February 26- Virtual PTA meeting at 7:00 p.m. Link to join

Wednesday, February 28- Spelling Bee for finalists

Friday, March 1- Wear Pink to support the PTA Auction

Tuesday, March 5- Virginia Presidential Primary- no school for students- school planning day for staff

Saturday, March 9- Haycock PTA Silent Auction

Friday, March 15- Author Visit (see details below)

Tuesday, March 19- Fourth Grade field trip to the Kennedy Center to hear the National Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, March 20- Kindergarten Orientation 2:30-3:30

March 25-March 29- Spring Break

Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2- Teacher work day/Staff Development- no school for students

Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar

Haycock PTA Silent Auction- March 9

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party!

Haycock PTA Auction (March 9) tickets are now on sale! Download the auction app to purchase tickets & register to bid. Here's how: Click this link Let's go party to download the 'Handbid App' or text the word "Haycock" to 99192

Kindergarten Orientation

If you have an incoming Kindergarten student:

Complete this form: registration form
Our registrar, Yujin Choi, will contact you to schedule an appointment.
Attend our Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, March 20, 2:30-3:30 (for parents and incoming students). Complete Kindergarten Orientation Haycock ES 2024-2025 (google.com) for our K Orientation. This will be an in-person event at Haycock ES.

March Author Visit

Find out about her books on her website .

Questions? Email Ms. Sklar ([email protected]) or Ms. Capozzi ([email protected])

Kids Heart Challenge Thank You

Thank you all so much for the donations to the Kids Heart Challenge! Our donation time frame has ended. Haycock raised $18,210.86 for the American Heart Association to help people with sick hearts. We had 185 students register, and 14 of them completed Finn’s Mission to learn hands-only CPR. Our top fundraisers were Miles D. in 6th grade and Will P. in 2nd grade. Your donations also earned Haycock’s physical education department $1,300 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, PE Teacher

Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3

FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:

Welcoming environment
Communication
Student success
Advocacy
Family and school partnerships
Community partnerships

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.

Save the Date - Longfellow MS Jump Start 2024

For Rising 7th Graders

2023-24 Haycock Yearbook Ordering

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here .

Spring Break Girl Scout Camp Opportunity

Please see this flyer for details about Camp Discovery which takes place March 25-28 for students in grades K-5 who are not already Girl Scouts.

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Haycock Hello 2.19.24

Haycock Hello2 months 2 weeks ago

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Dear Parents,

Thank you to the wonderful PTA for the Valentine's treat bags for the staff on Wednesday. It meant a great deal to all of us.❤️

This is Kids Heart Challenge week. You are welcome to join your student's PE class this week. In combination with Heart Challenge week, the SCA has planned a Spirit Week. Please see below for our daily spirit activities this week.

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the PTA Reflections Contest. At the reception on Friday evening, the creativity of our students around the theme of I am Hopeful because... was amazing. Congratulations to the students who will be going on to the next level.

We hope you're getting excited about the Haycock PTA Silent Auction on Saturday, March 9. We know we are! See information below about this fun and important event for our school and community.

February is Black History Month. Some of our staff members decorated the display case in the main entrance hallway with books and other family artifacts that reflect the rich culture and achievements of African Americans throughout our country's history. Make sure to take a look when you come into school.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Jody Delaney, AP [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, February 19- President's Day Holiday- no school

Week of February 20- Kids Heart Challenge during PE classes

February 22 and 23- Third Grade field trip to Green Springs Gardens

Monday, February 26- Virtual PTA meeting at 7:00 p.m. Link to join

Wednesday, February 28- Spelling Bee for finalists

Friday, March 1- Wear Pink to support the PTA Auction

Tuesday, March 5- Virginia Presidential Primary- no school for students

Saturday, March 9- Haycock PTA Silent Auction

Tuesday, March 19- Fourth Grade field trip to the Kennedy Center to hear the National Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, March 20- Kindergarten Orientation 2:30-3:30

Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar Upcoming SCA Activities and Spirit Days

Kids Heart Challenge – SCA Spirit Week 2/20-2/22

2/20 Tues - Fill your plate with colorful foods: wear lots of colors

2/21 Wed - Let’s keep our heart healthy: wear RED

2/22 Thurs - We are a team against heart disease: wear your favorite sports team gear

2/23 Fri - Put sugary foods to sleep: PJs

Coming Soon...

Slam Dunk Reading Challenge – March 1st - 22nd – Grade level challenge of who can read the most books.

Haycock PTA Silent Auction- March 9

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party!

Haycock PTA Auction (March 9) tickets are now on sale! Download the auction app to purchase tickets & register to bid. Here's how: Click this link Let's go party to download the 'Handbid App' or text the word "Haycock" to 99192

Kindergarten Orientation

If you have an incoming Kindergarten student:

Complete this form: registration form
Our registrar, Yujin Choi, will contact you to schedule an appointment.
Attend our Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, March 20, 2:30-3:30 (for parents and incoming students). Complete Kindergarten Orientation Haycock ES 2024-2025 (google.com) for our K Orientation. This will be an in-person event at Haycock ES.

2023-24 Haycock Yearbook Ordering

Information for Parents of 5th and 6th Graders

In 2013, Virginia passed a law requiring every school system to provide information to parents annually about eating disorders with parents/guardians of students in the fifth through twelfth grades.

According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023),

Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives.

There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.

In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources about eating disorders. To find out more, please visit the FCPS Eating Disorders website.

In addition to the information on the FCPS website, the National Eating Disorders Association has a toll free, confidential Helpline, 1-800-931-2237.

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here .

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Haycock Hello 2.12.24

Haycock Hello2 months 3 weeks ago

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Dear Haycock Families,

Last week was so busy! We celebrated the 100th day of school and many of our kindergarten students looked "older" and had great ideas about what life would be like for them when they are 100.

Our fourth graders gave the most amazing performances of speeches from Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Martin Luther King, Jr. at Ford's Theater on Tuesday. Maybe you saw them on the front page of the Metro section of the Washington Post?

Finally, our sixth grade students presented their research for the National History Day project through display boards, websites, performances, and documentary films they created. The learning they did in the process of completing this research project was deep and meaningful. They won't forget what they learned about the topics they chose to research.

Many of our students used their creativity to design logos for our Get 2 Green efforts. We narrowed the entries down to four and will have the students vote for their choice for Haycock's Get 2 Green logo. We'll use this logo on all our efforts to create sustainable learning spaces for our students and conserve and recycle where we can. Keep it Green, Cougars!

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Jody Delaney, AP [email protected]

Upcoming Important Dates

Thursday, February 15- Preliminary testing to determine Spelling Bee finalists (See information and details below)

Monday, February 19- President's Day Holiday- no school

Week of February 20- Kids Heart Challenge during PE classes

Monday, February 26- Virtual PTA meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 28- Spelling Bee for finalists

Tuesday, March 5- Virginia Presidential Primary- no school for students

Saturday, March 9- Haycock PTA Silent Auction

Wednesday, March 20- Kindergarten Orientation 2:30-3:30

Last Chance to Register - Spelling Bee!

Scripps Spelling Bee is coming to Haycock! Your 3rd-6th grader can take an online quiz during the school day to qualify for the in-person Bee at Haycock. No preparation is required or available for the online quiz. The top 20 scorers of the online quiz can choose to participate in the oral in-school Bee. Prior to the in-school Bee, top spellers will be given a list of words if they want to study. The in-school Bee champion can participate against other FCPS school champions... and if they succeed there, perhaps the nation!

-Online In-School Spelling Test to Identify Top 20 Spellers: Thursday Feb. 15, 2024 (open to 3rd-6th graders)

-In-Person At School Oral Spelling Bee for Top 20 Spellers: Feb. 28, 2024 (by invitation only)

Questions? Parent volunteer [email protected]

To sign up for the qualifying in-school online quiz Feb.15, please complete the following google form ASAP. Sign-up will close Feb. 13.

Link to sign up is here

Or Copy and Paste Link in New Browser:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKGuVfwpptA9lGQEE_qCKfoUtBtf1p0c2XnDrGWGJajJIMCg/viewform?usp=pp_url

Upcoming SCA Activities and Spirit Days

Kids Heart Challenge – SCA Spirit Week 2/20-2/22

2/20 Tues - Fill your plate with colorful foods: wear lots of colors

2/21 Wed - Let’s keep our heart healthy: wear RED

2/22 Thurs - We are a team against heart disease: wear your favorite sports team gear

2/23 Fri - Put sugary foods to sleep: PJs

Coming Soon...

Slam Dunk Reading Challenge – March 1st - 22nd – Grade level challenge of who can read the most books.

2023-24 Haycock Yearbook Ordering

Haycock PTA Silent Auction- March 9

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party!

Haycock PTA Auction (March 9) tickets are now on sale! Download the auction app to purchase tickets & register to bid. Here's how: Click this link Let's go party to download the 'Handbid App' or text the word "Haycock" to 99192

Kindergarten Orientation

If you have an incoming Kindergarten student:

Complete this form: registration form
Our registrar, Yujin Choi, will contact you to schedule an appointment.
Attend our Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, March 20, 2:30-3:30 (for parents and incoming students). Complete Kindergarten Orientation Haycock ES 2024-2025 (google.com) for our K Orientation. This will be an in-person event at Haycock ES.

Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts 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.

Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpageto register.

Behavior Solution Series for Elementary Families

Join FCPS Behavior Intervention Services Department staff to help families encourage positive communication and behavior at home.

Elementary Webinars

2/16 Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication

Embark on a collaborative parenting journey while we guide you through practical tips that can be used in your home.

3/15 Taming Tantrums and More

Parents, ever had a moment when things feel like a big puzzle and you just need the right pieces? We will share strategies to help when your child’s behavior feels like a rollercoaster. Learn how to turn meltdowns into moments that make you go 'ta-da!'
Register for all or part of the Behavior Solution Series for Families

Resources for Students/Families Facing Cancer

Curious About Cancer |Thursdays @ 5:30pm – 6:30pm| Inova Loudoun Hospital

5-week series running from 2/15 to 3/14

This 5-week program is for kids ages 8-12 with a family member with cancer (parent, sibling, grandparent, etc). This group will provide kids with the opportunity to learn about cancer in an age appropriate way, learn and share coping skills, and be supported by peers with similar experiences. Families can register on our website.

Grief Circle for Kids | Tuesday, 3/5 from 3:00pm – 4:15pm| IN-PERSON AT THE LWC FAMILY CENTER

This grief workshop is for children 7-11 years old with a loved one who died from cancer in the last 4 years. The purpose of this activities-based group is to provide kids a safe-space to learn about grief, explore shared experiences, and talk about their loss in a peer-supportive environment. Families can register on our website.

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here.

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Haycock Hello 2.5.24

Haycock Hello3 months ago

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Dear Haycock Families,

Did you catch our 4th graders on WTOP this past week? If not, here is the article posted on the WTOP website. All six of our 4th grade classes are excited (and maybe a little nervous) about performing their speeches at Ford's Theater on February 6. This has been a wonderful learning opportunity for our students, both learning about the historical context of each of the speeches they are performing, as well as honing the skills aligned with being a clear communicator.

We are looking forward to our 6th graders presenting their research for National History Day on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 8. The schedule for these presentations was sent to 6th grade parents. This has been a rich and rigorous research project for all our 6th graders.

Finally, thank you to the PTA and especially Ms. Leah Socha for a wonderful Bingo Night on Friday. It was a fun family evening for all those in attendance. Congratulations to our hover board winners!

Please join us this week in honoring our amazing school counselors and our fantastic crossing guard.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Jody Delaney, AP [email protected]

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. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month. We will be learning and honoring Black History Month in many different ways at Haycock.

Important Upcoming Dates

February 3-9- School Counselor Appreciation Week

Monday, February 5- Parents can see 2nd quarter grades in ParentVUE

Tuesday, February 6- Report cards go home for families who did not choose "paperless"

Wednesday, February 6- Fourth graders participate in the Lincoln Oratory Festival at Ford's Theater

Wednesday, February 7- Crossing Guard Appreciation Day

Thursday, February 8- National History Day presentations by 6th grade

Thursday, February 15- Preliminary testing to determine Spelling Bee finalists (See information and details below)

Monday, February 19- President's Day Holiday- no school

Week of February 20th- Kids Heart Challenge during PE classes

Wednesday, February 28- Spelling Bee for finalists

Tuesday, March 5- Virginia Presidential Primary- no school for students

Saturday, March 9- Haycock PTA Silent Auction

FCPS 2023-24 School Year Calendar

School Counselor Week- February 3-9

Please join us in honoring our school counselors, Ms. Lilienthal and Ms. Padgett. We appreciate all that they do to support our students and families. Send some love their way this week ❤️

Kids and Social Media A Workshop for Caregivers

The George Mason Center for Community Mental Health is offering a caregiver workshop. Learn more about this workshop and register here.

Lost and Found....Please stop by and 'find'! February 7 is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day

Please join us in honoring our wonderful crossing guard, Ms. Beeda Lee-Pawlak. She safely crosses our students at the Haycock and Westmoreland intersection, and makes it into an absolute art form. Thank you, Ms. Pawlak-Lee!

2023-24 Haycock Yearbook Ordering

Upcoming SCA Activities and Spirit Days

SOUPer Bowl Challenge --- Vote for the team you think will win by bringing in 1 can of soup (or other canned good). Challenge runs from Feb. 5-9th. Canned goods will be donated to McLean Share Food Pantry.

Kids Heart Challenge – SCA Spirit Week 2/20-2/22

2/20 Tues - Fill your plate with colorful foods: wear lots of colors

2/21 Wed - Let’s keep our heart healthy: wear RED

2/22 Thurs - We are a team against heart disease: wear your favorite sports team gear

2/23 Fri - Put sugary foods to sleep: PJs

Coming Soon...

Slam Dunk Reading Challenge – March 1st - 22nd – Grade level challenge of who can read the most books.

Kids Heart Challenge- Week of Feb. 20

Haycock will be participating in the Kids Heart Challenge again in February. This is both a fundraiser for the American Heart Association and a beneficial physical fitness activity for our students.

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.

Our Kids Heart Challenge Event takes place during your child’s physical education class during the week of February 20th to February 23rd. Your child does not have to fundraise in order to participate in the event.

Parents are welcome to join your student during their PE class the week of February 20th when the Kids Heart Challenge will take place. Make sure to sign in the office first.

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

“Wishing you health and prosperity in the New Year!

Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays among East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean communities, as well as and many others.

It is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar, which begins on Feb 10, 2024 this year. The number of celebration days with different names varies depending on the country. China’s Lunar New Year is known as the Spring Festival, or Chūnjié in Mandarin, while Koreans call the holiday Seollal and Vietnamese, Tết.

Lunar New Year is a celebration of community. During this time, families gather to eat feasts and practice cultural traditions. We encourage you to explore the following ways to learn more and celebrate Lunar New Year with your family.

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

The Kennedy Center

Lunar New Year 2024

Spelling Bee Coming to Haycock!

-Online In-School Spelling Test to Identify Top 20 Spellers: Thursday Feb. 15, 2024 (open to 3rd-6th graders)

-In-Person At School Oral Spelling Bee for Top 20 Spellers: Feb. 28, 2024 (by invitation only)

Questions? Parent volunteer [email protected]

To sign up for the qualifying in-school online quiz Feb.15, please complete the following google form ASAP. Sign-up will close Feb. 9.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKGuVfwpptA9lGQEE_qCKfoUtBtf1p0c2XnDrGWGJajJIMCg/viewform?usp=pp_url

Haycock PTA Silent Auction- March 9

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party!

Haycock PTA Auction (March 9) tickets are now on sale! Download the auction app to purchase tickets & register to bid. Here's how: Click this link Let's go party to download the 'Handbid App' or text the word "Haycock" to 99192

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here.

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

Haycock Hello 1.29.24

Haycock Hello3 months ago

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Dear Haycock Families,

We are excited as the third quarter begins today.

Our band students put on two great concerts last week. It was super to hear the musical progress they have made thanks to Ms. Parrell, Ms. Davidson, and Mr. Zimmerman, our wonderful Haycock band teachers. We even had some of our staff members sit in with the band and play their instrument!

This week, we said good-bye to one our instructional assistants, Ms. Elizabeth Shoemaker. We wish her all the best as she transitions to a Social Worker position in FCPS. She will be missed. Ms. Katherine Baisa joined us on Thursday. She will be our new instructional assistant. Welcome, Ms. Baisa!

We also welcomed some new families on Thursday afternoon. They will now be in the Haycock boundaries for the 2024-25 school year due the Kent Gardens boundary changes. We look forward to warmly welcoming and embracing all the new families that choose to join us next year.

We hope to see many of you on Friday evening, February 2, for the PTA Bingo Night. It promises to be a fun family evening. See times and details below.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Jody Delaney, AP [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, January 29- PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m. (virtual) Link to join here

Friday, February 2- PTA Bingo Night (Session 1 is 5:30-6:30/ Session 2 is 7:00-8:00 pm)

Monday, February 5- Parents can see 2nd quarter grades in ParentVUE

Tuesday, February 6- Report cards go home for families who did not choose "paperless"

Wednesday, February 6- Fourth graders participate in the Lincoln Oratory Festival at Ford's Theater

Thursday, February 15- Preliminary testing to determine Spelling Bee finalists (More information and details coming)

Monday, February 19- President's Day Holiday- no school

Week of February 20th- Kids Heart Challenge during PE classes

Wednesday, February 28- Spelling Bee for finalists

Tuesday, March 5- Virginia Presidential Primary- no school for students

Saturday, March 9- Haycock PTA Silent Auction

FCPS 2023-24 School Year Calendar

Lunar New Year Celebrations Coming

Parents are invited to help us celebrate Lunar New Year at Haycock ES! Please sign up here by January 29, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Meihua Qian, [email protected]. Thank you!

Congratulations to our Haycock Artists!

The following artists were honored at the Dulles Artwork celebration last week:

Rina S, Vivian E, Marlaa S, Raahi D, Alessandra V, Daniya K, Noa H, Emily L and Jane M.

The next time you are flying into or out of Dulles Airport take a look at the wonderful artwork from our students. The exhibit will be up for a year.

Thank you to our art teachers,Ms. Proctor and Ms. Park.

Upcoming Parent Coffee Topics

Let us know what topics you would like to know about in the upcoming February and March Parent Coffees by completing this brief form. Thank you for your feedback and ideas.

Upcoming SCA Activities and Spirit Days

Kids Heart Challenge – SCA Spirit Week 2/20-2/22

2/20 Tues - Fill your plate with colorful foods: wear lots of colors

2/21 Wed - Let’s keep our heart healthy: wear RED

2/22 Thurs - We are a team against heart disease: wear your favorite sports team gear

2/23 Fri - Put sugary foods to sleep: PJs

Coming Soon...

Slam Dunk Reading Challenge – March 1st - 22nd – Grade level challenge of who can read the most books.

Kids Heart Challenge Coming in February

Haycock will be participating in the Kids Heart Challenge again in February. This is both a fundraiser for the American Heart Association and a beneficial physical fitness activity for our students.

Parents are welcome to join your student during their PE class the week of February 20th when the Kids Heart Challenge will take place. Make sure to sign in the office first.

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

Haycock PTA Silent Auction- March 9

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party!

Haycock PTA Auction (March 9) tickets are now on sale! Download the auction app to purchase tickets & register to bid. Here's how: Click this link Let's go party to download the 'Handbid App' or text the word "Haycock" to 99192

Students in rising grades 3-11 can sign up for this summer enrichment program which runs from July 8-26. Here is more information:

Elementary-Institute for the Arts- click here

Starting Feb 1st! REGISTER FOR IFTA/EIFTA HERE

Congratulations to our PTA Reflections Contest Winners!

A heartfelt congratulations to all our students who participated in the PTA Reflections contest. This year's theme was "I am hopeful because..." May of our students represented Haycock at the FCPS

Here are some of the results from District level competition:

Haycock Finalists at the District Level

Amelia K, Film Production, Intermediate (4th grade, Choi)

Sage L, Literature, Intermediate (3rd grade, Neff)

Claire H, Visual Arts, Primary (2nd grade, Pells)

Award of Excellence (2nd place)

Amelia J, Literature, Middle School (6th grade, Shull)

Award of Merit (3rd place)

Soobeen J, Dance Choreography, Intermediate (4th grade, Harllee)

Aiden Z, Music Composition, Intermediate (3rd grade, Neff)

Noa H, Music Composition, Middle School (6th grade, Shull)

The following students are representing FCPS at the state level Reflections contest.

Outstanding Interpretation Award (1st place)

Erya C, Film Production, Middle School (6th grade, Sullivan)

Sumayyah H, Photography, Intermediate (3rd grade, Neff)

Jaehwan K, Visual Arts, Intermediate (4th grade, Choi)

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here.

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

Haycock Hello 1.22.24

Haycock Hello3 months 2 weeks ago

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Dear Haycock Families,

We hope students enjoyed our two snow days last week and were able to fit in lots of sledding. It was good to have everyone back today.

A shoutout to our chorus who did a wonderful job at the pyramid concert at McLean High School last Thursday evening. Kudos to Ms. Blaha and Ms. Clark for preparing our students so well.

We held two parent coffees last week. Here are the presentation slides from the January coffees. If you have topics you would like us to talk about for the upcoming February and March coffees, please complete this quick form.

We are excited about the band concerts this week. We hope to see many of you there.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Liz Beaty, Principal [email protected]

Heather Boyd, AP [email protected]

Jody Delaney, AP [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, January 23- Band Concert for families at 7:00 p.m. in the gym

Wednesday, January 24- Band Concert for students at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, January 25- End of Quarter 2 and 2 hour early release for students at 2:05

Thursday, January 25- Open House at Haycock for families impacted by the new boundary changes at 3:00

Friday, January 26- Teacher Workday (No school for students)

Sunday, January 28- McLean Chocolate Festival- information here

Monday, January 29- PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m. (virtual) Link to join here

Friday, February 2- PTA Bingo Night (Session 1 is 5:30-6:30/ Session 2 is 7:00-8:00 pm)

Monday, February 5- Parents can see 2nd quarter grades in ParentVUE

Tuesday, February 6- Report cards go home for families who did not choose "paperless"

Wednesday, February 6- Fourth graders participate in the Lincoln Oratory Festival at Ford's Theater

Week of February 20th- Kids Heart Challenge during PE classes

12th Annual McLean Chocolate Festival McLean Community Center January 28 Message from Longfellow MS

Future Lancers/Rising 7th graders,

It was so nice meeting many of our rising 7th graders, parents, & guardians during curriculum night! We hope that you were able to learn about the curriculum, course offerings, and connect with staff & students. If you were unable to attend, no worries! You can access all our presentations on the LMS Academic Advising website!

Please be on the lookout for future programs and activities to ensure a smooth transition for all rising 7th grade students!

Thank you and we look forward to fostering healthy partnerships with every one of you.

Safe Students, Safe Schools

Fairfax County Public Schools believes that academic success is built on the foundation of a safe learning environment. This includes physical safety, and mental health and wellness.

FCPS has a comprehensive approach to safety that involves physical security measures, online monitoring by security staff, and crisis intervention support. The division has created the Safe Students, Safe Schools Brochure to enhance your awareness of potential hazards and to equip you with practical tips for how you can help. Visit the FCPS website for more information.

Our amazing custodial crew came in on Saturday and cleared and shoveled the snow❤️ A huge thank you to Vilma, Miriam, Rafael, Yancy, and Tom.

Lunar New Year Celebrations Coming

Kids Heart Challenge Coming in February

Haycock will be participating in the Kids Heart Challenge again in February. This is both a fundraiser for the American Heart Association and a beneficial physical fitness activity for our students.

Parents are welcome to join your student during their PE class the week of February 20th when the Kids Heart Challenge will take place. Make sure to sign in the office first.

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

Haycock PTA Silent Auction- March 9

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party!

Haycock PTA Auction (March 9) tickets are now on sale! Download the auction app to purchase tickets & register to bid. Here's how: Click this link Let's go party to download the 'Handbid App' or text the word "Haycock" to 99192

Please submit the staff member name for recognition here .

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