Halley ES Hornet Happenings - May 31, 2019

 

HORNET HAPPENINGS

May 31, 2019

 

 

Field Day

Thursday, June 13, 2019

9:30-12:30

VOLUNTEER INFO: We are asking for volunteers! We have planned 32 different activity stations for our Halley Hornets. We will also have three, whole grade level activity stations. An activity sign-up sheet will be posted outside of the gym on Field Day. You can also sign-up HERE to help!

GENERAL INFORMATION: Please supply your child with a water bottle or sports drink. Please label their drinkand no glass containers please. You may want to consider sunscreen for your child, as we will be outside for several hours (apply before students arrive to school). A cap or visor is also good protection from the sun. We will have stations where students may get wet. If you would like to send a change of clothes, that would be appreciated but not necessary.

For more information please contact our PE Teachers, Ian Creek imcreek@fcps.edu and Tom Pennell tmpennell@fcps.edu.

 


FCPL’s Summer Reading

 

The Library

 

Students are encouraged to visit and borrow books from the Fairfax County Public Library this summer.  Librarians from the Public Library visited yesterday to share book talks and information about the FCPL’s summer reading challenge and free literacy events.  To learn more, visit the FCPL website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/.


 

Pick Up Medication in the Health Room

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school Thursday, June 13. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

If your child will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, your existing long-term medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

If you have any questions, please contact our school health room aide, Maha Mossad at (703) 551-5700.

 


 

Kindergarten Registration continues

School Year 2019-2020

Complete Registration Information is located here.

 


 

Class Assignments for 2019-2020

One of the most important aspects in setting students up for academic and social-emotional success is his/her class assignment.  Making the most effective match with teacher and classmates is a very thoughtful, careful process that involves many different criteria.  Each child's strengths and needs are considered in the lengthy and complex process of developing class assignments.

If you would like to share specific information about your child that school staff may not know, particularly regarding learning style and classroom environment, we ask that you please submit it to the principal, Mrs. Peerman Klpeerman@fcps.edu, in writing by Friday, May 31st.

We ask that you do not request specific teachers and because you are the expert(s) on your Halley Hornet, we ask that you please keep your information centered on your child and the type of learning environment you feel would be the most productive for him/her. We assure you that with or without a letter, each child’s strengths and needs are considered in the extensive and intricate process of developing class assignments.

 


 

Halley Parent Input Form 2019

Parent Input Form

 

Your voice matters! As we reflect on this school year and begin planning for next school year, we would love to have your input as we value our partnership. Please participate in our Survey so we can gain community insight. The survey is completely anonymous. Please respond by June 7, 2019.

 


Parent Resource Center Workshop

The Parent Resource Center is hosting a workshop (June 7) and open house (June 4 & 6) to set parents up with activities to keep their children busy over the summer. The workshop will help them make daily and weekly plans, and they’ll walk away with ideas and materials for free and fun activities around the county for the summer. The Open House will be a more informal setting where parents can browse the PRC, and will leave with all of the art supplies necessary for making a series of adventure-themed projects. Everything necessary will be included: scissors, glue, paper, stickers, boxes, string, etc. This will be great for parents of kids ages 4-11.

The fliers and translations, as well as the links to registration are included below.

*The Parent Resource Center is excited to offer this workshop registration translated into Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic! As always, this workshop will be filmed and added to the Parent Resource Center YouTube Channel.

June 7th Workshop Registration:

English

Spanish

Arabic

Korean

Vietnamese

June 4 & 6 Open House Registration. Because this is an open house, parents may arrive at any time between 10-2, at their leisure.


Yearbook Sales

 

Online at www.myschoolbucks.com

 

YEARBOOK SALE

ENDS AT MIDNIGHT

TODAY, MAY 31, 2019

 

Below are the instructions on how to use this online payment feature:

  • Click on “VIEW ALL”
  • Click on ‘‘YEARBOOK” icon VIEW DETAILS
  • Put Student’s Name
  • Select Teacher Name
  • ADD TO BASKET
  • (Check out and pay)

A special distribution day for our 6th grade students will be Monday, June 10th.

All other grade levels will be distributed on Wednesday, June 11th.

 


PTO in the Know
PTO ART NIGHT

June 7, 2019 - 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.

 

Have an evening of fun painting with family, friends and classmates. On June 7, 2019, Halley’s Art Teacher, Mr. Singh, will provide step-by-step instructions on how to paint your very own master piece.  At the end of the event, you go home with your very own painting. Registration is $16.00* per person and includes 9”x12” canvas, paint, and brushes. Easel $7 each (while supplies last).  Easels are good for displaying your art work. http://bit.ly/WHESArtNight. Doors open at 6:15.

 

Order your school supplies for 2019-2020 school year!

We know we're just a few weeks from starting our summer vacation, but the next school year is just around the corner.  Who wants to worry about school supplies over the summer?  Place your order now for your Halley 2019-2020 school supplies!  These school supplies will be delivered directly to your HOME in August!

  1. Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
  2. Enter the school ID, HAL054(3 letters/ 3 numbers) 
  3. Follow the directions to complete your order. 
  4. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt. 

 

SAVE THE DATE EVENTS and REMINDERS:

  • June 11, 2019 – Deadline for all PTO reimbursement requests.
  • September 18, 2019 – First PTO Meeting for the 2019-2020 school year.
  • Other everyday fundraising opportunities
    • Giant Rewards (School ID 03257)
    • Amazon Smile (ID William Halley PTO)

 


Upcoming Events

 

Mark Your Calendar

 

June 6 - Chorus & Strings Spring Concert, 7:00pm, Gym

June 7 - End of Year Party, First Grade, 1-3pm

June 7 - Halley Paint Night with Mr. Singh, 6:30pm, Cafeteria

June 10 - End of Year Party, Fifth Grade, 9:40-11:00am

June 10 - End of Year Party, Fourth Grade, 11am-12Noon

June 10 - Yearbook Signing, Sixth Grade, 2:30-4pm, Cafeteria

June 11 - End of Year Party, Kindergarten, 9:30am-12 Noon

June 11 - End of Year Party, Third Grade, 11:45am-1:30pm

June 11 - Movie, Sixth Grade, 2:05-4pm, Cafeteria

June 12 - Awards Ceremony, 9:45am, Gym

June 12- End of Year Party, Second Grade, 1:30-3:30pm

June 13 – Field Day, 9:30am-12:30pm

June 13 - Last day of school; Dismissal at 1:05pm