HORNET HAPPENINGS
November 8, 2019
Dear Halley Families,
We can hardly believe that we’ve come to the end of a quarter. It was wonderful to see all our parents and families during conference time. We love and appreciate partnering with you! Students have worked hard and on Thursday, 11/14/19, everyone in Grades 1st – 6th will receive their first progress report for the year. We encourage you to celebrate the accomplishments of your children and help them set goals for continued improvement. As you reflect with your child(ren) on the progress they’ve made thus far, we offer the following questions connected to the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate skill, “Goal-Directed and Resilient Learner” to start your conversations:
- How were you goal-directed and resilient this quarter?
- From the mistake____, what did you learn?
- How did you keep trying when _____ was hard?
- If you want to ___, what’s a goal that you might make? What could be your plan to meet the goal?
We always want to encourage reflection and goal-setting with our children. Thank you for taking the time to have these important conversations! Kind regards.
Your Principals,
Ms. Johnson, Dr. Simpkins, and Mrs. Peerman
 
Our Book Fair theme for Fall 2019 is Arctic Adventure, Snow Much to Read.
A blizzard of books is headed your way this fall, venture deep into the ice-cold polar regions to the coolest reading expedition ever!
Want to know what we will have at the Book Fair?
Would you like to volunteer?
Click here to view the interactive book flyer and to sign up to help!
Our evening book fair event will be
Wednesday, December 4 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Hope to see you there!
Halley’s Veterans' Day Celebration
We are busy preparing for our Veterans' Day Celebration on Monday, November 11th from 9:45am - 10:30am to honor our many military families - currently active as well as veterans. To honor and thank them for their sacrifice and service, we have planned a very special celebration!
Please join us!
Our annual Thanksgiving Day Lunch will be on Monday, November 11th.
Please see the flyer HERE
Tickets will be sold at the door. Cash only please.
Holiday Assistance from LCAC
Please note the following application deadlines for holiday assistance through Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC).
Christmas: November 29th (Distribution: December 15th, 5:00pm -7:00pm)
Coat Outreach: December 8th - 3:00pm-5:00pm
For more information or to apply for assistance, please contact Lorton Community Action Center directly at 703-339-5161. Families must be registered with LCAC.
Registration Hours:
Mondays 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuesdays 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday through Friday 9:00am – 11:00 am
Documents needed for registration:
- Photo ID for yourself
- Birth certificates for all children
- Proof of income
- Current proof of address
The Importance of Sleep for Kids
Research has shown that children who regularly get enough sleep have improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, and overall mental and physical health. Children’s brains need sleep so they can remember what they learn, pay attention and concentrate, solve problems, and think of new ideas. Their bodies need sleep to allow muscles, bones, and skin to grow, fix injuries, stay healthy, and fight illness. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 10-13 hours of sleep for children age 3-5 and 9-12 hours for children 6-12. If you find your child having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep try the following suggestions:
- Stop the use of electronics/screens at least an hour before bed
- Limit caffeine (e.g., sodas) in the afternoon and at night.
- Exercise during the day: running and playing at least 3 hours before bed helps the body get ready for sleep.
- Avoid big meals before bedtime.
- Create a bedtime routine: do some relaxing things before bed each night, like taking a warm shower, reading, or listening to quiet music.
- Stick with the same bedtimes and awake times.
- Create a good environment for sleeping (dark or as dim as possible, quiet, and cool)
- Take a warm bath
- Do a quiet family activity such as reading a short book
Advanced Academics
2019-2020 Important Information
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Where can you find AAP information on the FCPS website?
Go to: www.fcps.edu, click on “academics: click on “Elementary Schools (K-6)”, click on “Advanced Academics”
- Explore the different levels of service
- Dates and timelines for identification
- Forms for referrals
- Parent Questionnaire
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When is the AAP Level IV Referral Form due?
*For Spring Screening (2nd – 6th graders) AAP referral and supplemental materials are due to the school on January 9, 2020 for fall placement in 2020.
Please do not wait until the due date if possible! The county is strict; no exceptions or extensions!
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Who should you contact if you have additional questions?
Katie Symionow – Advanced Academic Resource Teacher at Halley Elementary School: kksymionow@fcps.edu
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Where and when can I hear more about the AAP program level IV screening process in FCPS?
Halley’s parent information meeting will be held on November 19th from 5:30-6:30. We will share information regarding the screening process for level IV AAP services.
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Upcoming Halley Events:
November 11 - Veteran's Day Celebration 9:45am, Gym; Thanksgiving Luncheon during Lunch Times, Cafeteria
November 19 - Level IV AAP Parent Information Meeting, 5:30pm-6:30pm
November 26 - Kindergarten Thanksgiving Luncheon, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Cafeteria
November 26 - Turkey Run
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holidays
December 2-6 - Winter Scholastic Book Fair
December 4 - Evening Book Fair & Art Showcase, 6pm-8pm
December 5 - Fall Picture Make Up Day
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PTO Membership Drive
Have you joined the Halley PTO yet? If not, it’s not too late! Please create an account on our Halley PTO site and pay online! Membership is only $15 per year! Visit www.halleypto.com Thank you so much for your support!!!
SAVE THE DATE EVENTS:
Halley PTO Calendar
(Click to view)
Have a question, suggestion or other information to share with the PTO Board? We’d LOVE to hear from you!
PTO Membership Drive
Have you joined the Halley PTO yet? If not, it’s not too late! Please create an account on our Halley PTO site and pay online! Membership is only $15 per year! Visit www.halleypto.com Thank you so much for your support!!!
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SAVE THE DATE EVENTS:
Halley PTO Calendar
(Click to view)
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BOOSTERTHON |
Thank you to all that donated to our biggest fundraiser of the year! All of you made it a very successful event!! The PLEDGE PROFIT for this event was $16,554!!! That is incredible!! Of course, we still have to get all of those pledges collected!! The goal is to collect 100% of all pledges made. Please make sure you collect your donations so that you can turn it into school as soon as possible-thank you!!
A huge thank you to all of our awesome volunteers as well!! We couldn’t have done it without you!!! Lastly, thank you to Steven Wesley for taking amazing pictures of the event as always! https://www.stevewesleyphotos.com/
Veteran’s Day Celebration
On Monday, November 11, 2019, the PTO will host the Veteran’s Day reception for ALL MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS from 9:10-9:40 in the library (prior to the school's celebration program). The menu is a light continental breakfast with coffee and juice. Please contribute to this event by signing up to donate breakfast items. Please sign up via the SignupGenius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EACAC2CA0FC1-veterans3
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Cobb at 2ndVP@halleypto.com
Next PTO meeting will be held on 12/18/19!! We will have a visiting county representative joining us- looking forward to seeing you all there!!!
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES:
Did you know that you can help William Halley Elementary in your everyday shopping? Join Amazon Smile and see William Halley Elementary School get rewarded! Consider your elementary school when shopping at Amazon Smile!
Amazon Smile
- Visit https://smile.amazon.com/
- Log into your Amazon account or create an account
- You will be prompted to select a charitable organization
- Search for “William Halley PTO”
Every item available for purchase on Amazon.com is also available on Amazon Smile, and the Amazon Foundation will donate .5% of the purchase of eligible products to the PTO. Be sure to use ID: William Halley PTO. Happy Shopping!
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
1)CHESS CLUB- STAY TUNED FOR WINTER SESSION REGISTRATION!
2) RUNFIT KIDZ- STAY TUNED FOR SPRING SESSION REGISTRATION!!!
3) Life Champ Martial Arts- STAY TUNED FOR POSSIBLE WINTER OR SPRING SESSION!!
President: Maida Piggee, president@halleyPTO.com
1st Vice President: Steve Reggio, 1stVP@halleyPTO.com
2nd Vice President: Elizabeth Cobb, 2ndVP@halleyPTO.com
Secretary: Masha Lempel, secretary@halleypto.com
Treasurer: Aileen Truong, treasurer@halleypto.com
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