Haycock Hello
February 9, 2018
Join me in congratulating Beeda as one of the winners of the 2017-2018
Virginia's Most Outstanding Crossing Guard Awards! There were over 76 different crossing guards throughout the Commonwealth nominated and the selection committee had to only pick six. Here at Haycock, we are proud to have Beeda who is truly outstanding,
consistently going above and beyond for our community. Be sure to
congratulate Beeda and show your appreciation on Crossing Guard Appreciation Day,
February 14th!
Beeda Lee-Pawlak, Fairfax County Public Schools
Beeda Lee-Pawlak is a first year crossing guard duty, but those who
nominated her have "never been more impressed with a crossing guard."
Beeda expertly manages the busy intersection of Westmorland Street and Haycock
Road, and her friendly and firm demeanor effectively conveys to cars and buses
how to operate, with minimal back up. Bus drivers understand exactly when to
stop and turn without hesitation or confusion.
Beeda's hard work, diligence, kindness, and control allow students
to arrive at school smiling and ready to learn. Parents emphasize that despite
the busy traffic their children must cross, they feel confident knowing that
Beeda is there to assist them. "Her whistle, uniform, and hand motions are
always crisp and perfect. I have never seen a crossing guard who does her job
so well! It prompted me to call the school just to find out who she is so I
could nominate her!"
Assessments are part of the teaching and learning process in Fairfax County Public Schools. Teachers give assessments to students on an ongoing basis to check for understanding and gather information about students' knowledge and skills. The state and school division also expect students to participate in certain tests to help with monitoring school and student performance and to provide information about additional services that may benefit the student.
Click on this link to access more information regarding student assessments:
https://www.fcps.edu/node/34187
- Develops
broader vocabulary
- Promotes
bonding
- Builds
connections between the spoken and written word
- Strengthens
cognition
- Increases
attention span
- Provides
enjoyment
(Found on the
#WorldReadAloud site)
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
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.
Ms. Cottle's class following the Haycock STAR expectations in the hallway:
Keep hallways clean
Stay on the right side
Keep your eyes forward
Walk silently
Stay with your class or buddy
 Mr. Donnelly spending time with our students
 Ms. Smith's class in the library. Ms. Oskin read a Virginia Reader's Choice book to the students.
The
American Heart Association and Washington Wizards want to recognize those
students who are registered online and have raised online donations.
Therefore, this season the Washington Wizards will be providing each student
who completes the online registration and raises $50.00 or more one (1)
complimentary ticket with the purchase of at least one (1) discounted
ticket.* Also, any student who raises $200 or more online will be
entered in a drawing for the chance to be an Anthem Child at the game.
Each game will allow 15 students the opportunity to stand on court with a
Washington Wizards player during the National Anthem. Winners will be
chosen at random and we will draw 15 students per game.
Eligible
games:
- Monday,
January 15th vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- Friday,
February 23rd vs. Charlotte Hornets
- Tuesday,
March 6th vs. Miami Heat
- Tuesday,
March 13th vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Friday,
April 6th vs. Atlanta Hawks
*Tickets
are based on availability for the selected games
 
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
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.
March 23 - Haycock Spirit Day - Wear your Haycock spirit wear AND READ IN Day - Zachariah OHora will be the guest author this day
March 26 - April 2 - No school
April 6 - Haycock Spirit Day - Wear your Haycock spirit wear
April 13 - Haycock SCA Spirit Day - Twin or Triplet Day
April 16 - No School
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