Haycock Hello
February 2, 2018
Haycock is excited to welcome its newest staff member, Nathan Hauda. He comes to us from Langley High School and is an enthusiastic, soon-to-be high school graduate with computer training. His personal goal is to be a special education teacher. Nathan will be at Haycock Tuesdays and Thursdays in the mornings. He enjoys helping others, typing (32WPM), teaching others, and being a good friend. Nathan's interests range from music, sports, cooking, video games, movies, food, to being kind.
While at Haycock, Nathan will be volunteering his time in the library helping with various tasks, assisting teachers in the classroom with technology, and helping students with reading, writing, and math.
Nathan began this past Tuesday and we are thrilled he is here. He will be with us until June 5. Join us in welcoming Nathan Hauda to Haycock!
Fairfax County Public Schools has a well-established
policy and protocol for responding to threats of violence in the schools. To
help parents and older students learn more about the role they can play in
keeping schools safe, we have collaborated with the Youth Violence Project of
the Curry School of Education, University of Virginia to develop short videos
with useful information. These brief modules were developed for parents
and children aged 12 and up, and you may want to watch the student video with your
child to answer any questions which may arise. To access these modules go to www.schoolthreatassessment.com and use parent
code pgvsdt and student code sy8zk2
as a password.
Enrichment
institutes and camps focus on specific areas such as fine and performing arts,
technology, study skills, science, and world languages. FCPS and non-FCPS
students are welcome.
Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Camp, Tech Adventure Camp
(TAC), Institute for the Arts (IFTA), and the Elementary Institute for the Arts
(E-IFTA) classes will be held at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Programs
run between June 25 and July 27, 2018. Bus transportation is
provided from select high schools and middle schools outside of the Lake
Braddock pyramid. Transportation to and from the selected high schools is
the responsibility of the parent/guardian or student.
Grade level
eligibility for each program refers to the current 2017-18 school year.
Click on central institutes and camps for
additional information.
Thomas
Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will host a technology institute for middle school students and a
science and engineering institute for high school students.
ACE enrichment classes
stimulate students’ curiosity and provide creative learning experiences in the
areas of culinary arts, leadership, test preparation, technology, study skills,
ESOL, and world language exploration. ACE also offers a premier driver’s
education Behind the Wheel program to prepare students to obtain their driver’s
license. Click on ACE enrichment classes for additional information.
Soon we will be in staffing season. The number of staff members we are allocated is based upon student enrollment. If you have a child or know of a family who has a child who will be attending Haycock next school year and who currently does not attend Haycock, please register your child now.
If a child has been accepted into the AAP program from another school and the family has notified the AAP Office of the acceptance, there is no need to notify Haycock. The AAP Office communicates the list of students who will be attending Haycock from other schools to Haycock.
Click on the link below to fill out the form for rising kindergarteners. If your child is turning 5 on or before September 30, 2018, they are eligible for kindergarten. Partial registration paperwork is accepted. This form is only requested to be completed if you have a rising kindergartener attending Haycock next school year.
Link: https://haycockes.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/inline-files/Student%20intention%20form%20it110.pdf
Right now, we want to make sure our school is fully staffed for next school year. We also want to make sure we are able to have the smallest class sizes possible. The sooner we know how many students will be attending Haycock next school year, the sooner we can advocate for more staff and then hire more teachers.
You are welcome to use the attached New Student Registration Checklist in order to help you gather the information to register your child at Haycock.
The person who is able to answer all of your registration questions is Rebecca Wright. She is reached via e-mail at: rlwright@fcps.edu or call the school office at: 703-531-4002
Thank you Ms. Lilienthal and Ms. Hawley!
National School Counseling Week 2018, "School Counselors: Helping Students Reach for the Stars," will be celebrated from February 5-9, focusing public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
Fairfax County Public Schools employs close to 700 school counseling professionals, including school counselors, directors of student services, and career center specialists. These professionals are committed to preparing students to become lifelong learners and productive members in a global society with a focus on social emotional wellness, academic success, and college and career readiness. Thank you Ms. Lilienthal and Ms. Hawley for the tremendous work you do!
On Saturday, February 10, 2018, Career and Transition Services along with several Fairfax County adult service providers and the FCPS Parent Resource Center, will host “Super Transition Saturday” from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lanier Middle School. This is a free event for parents and educators of students with IEPs of all ages, elementary through high school. Breakout sessions will cover postsecondary support services, student self-determination as an evidence based predictor of postschool success, and in-school career and transition support services that are available to FCPS students as they progress through the secondary years toward graduation and beyond. A highlight of the day is a parent and student panel representing a range of challenges and successes. Members of the panel will convey personal experiences and answer parent and student questions from their perspectives of having been through the transition process. Childcare is provided for ages 3 and up and requires advance registration. You can register at: Super Transition Saturday. The snow date will be February 24, 2018.
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Thursday, March 1, 2018 through Monday, April 2, 2018. The following link provides additional information: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery. Magnet Program information will be disseminated in the community through FCPS communication avenues.
This link includes updated information about changes to the lottery application process, to include the need to register at a base school for students currently not registered within FCPS prior to submitting a lottery application and a one-time $100 pupil placement application fee for students accepting invitations to lottery programs.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:
Hunters Woods Elementary, Cafeteria - February 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
- Snow date: February 13, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Bailey’s Primary, Cafeteria - February 5, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
- Snow date: February 12, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Bailey’s Upper, Cafeteria - February 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
- Snow date: February 15, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
 
  Here at Haycock, we have families joining us in the middle of the year and also leaving us in the middle of the year. Here is Mr. Donnelly saying goodbye to one of our Kindergarten students. His family is moving to Seattle, Washington. Haycock currently has 989 students and we began the year with 970 students.
 Dr. Zuluaga, Region 2 Assistant Superintendent, visits Haycock often. Here he is with Mr. Donnelly, speaking with students participating in a lesson in the POD.
 
February 5 - 9 - School Counselor Appreciation Week
February 5 - Cultural Curriculum Immersion Committee meeting at 5:30PM in the library - We will be discussing Haycock Heritage Day. Come and share your ideas!
February 7 - Haycock Winter Art Show at United Bank 7787 Leesburg Pike 4:30PM-5:30PM - The art teachers have sent an email out to parents who have a child with art being displayed
February 9 - Haycock Spirit Day - Wear your Haycock spirit wear
February 10 - National History Day Competitions occurring at Haycock
February 16 - Haycock PTA Bingo Night at 6PM AND Haycock Spirit Day - Wear your Haycock spirit wear
February 19-23 - Custodian Appreciation Week
February 19 - No School for Students
February 21 - Haycock PTA Meeting 7:30PM in the Library - Our Kindergarten team will be speaking!
February 23 - Haycock Spirit Day - Wear your Haycock spirit wear
February 26 - March 2 - Jump Rope for Heart Week AND Read Across America Dr. Seuss Week
March 2 - Haycock Heritage Night AND Haycock Spirit Day - Wear your Haycock spirit wear
March 7 - Principal Get Together 9:30AM in the Library - Hear from Haycock's staff - Mr. James, Haycock's SBTS; Ms. Callsen and Ms. Hecht, Haycock's PE teachers speaking about Jump Rope for Heart; and Ms. Baumgartner speaking about Haycock's art program
March 8 - Youth Art Pyramid Art Show 4:30PM-6PM at McLean Project for the Arts - If your child has art that will be showcased at this event, you will hear from Haycock's staff
March 9 - Haycock Spirit Day - Wear your Haycock spirit wear
March 16 - Class Picture Day AND Haycock Spirit Day - Wear your Haycock spirit wear
March 21 - Haycock SCA Spirit Day - Wear your favorite sports jersey AND Haycock PTA Meeting 7:30PM in the Library - Haycock's second grade team will be speaking!
March 22 - Haycock versus Longfellow Staff Basketball Game - The staff at both Haycock and Longfellow will be playing a basketball game at McLean High School - More information about the time coming soon. The game will occur in the evening.
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