Dear Haycock Families,
We were so happy to have students back for virtual and in-person classes this week as we started the fourth quarter journey together. I know many of you have questions about our plans to expand in person learning, and we continue to work on the many necessary logistical considerations to bring additional students safely into the building four days a week. I will share the details of our plan with you next week.
We are very grateful for your continued grace and compassion as we navigate the latest changes in health and safety guidance. The many offers of help, resources, and suggestions from parents have been appreciated.
This school year has been filled with significant challenges and changes. The one thing that has remained constant is the dedication of our outstanding teachers and staff and their determination, despite the many challenges, to provide the best learning experience for our students.
Thank you,
Dr. Liz Beaty
Kindergarten Registration
Registrations are open and will be completed virtually! To get started please visit our website at https://haycockes.fcps.edu/student-services/student-registration and review the registration requirements and paperwork listed there. Then submit the Registration Intake Form embedded in the webpage to start the process.
If you have any questions about registrations, the process, or Haycock please contact our Registrar, Christine LaVallee at clavallee@fcps.edu.
Registration is important for our planning, staffing, and can impact class sizes. So, please register early! It will also help our planning and get to know your new student if you can submit this Kindergarten Information Form.
To include you in future communications, we encourage you to self-enroll and subscribe to News You Choose and select Haycock Elementary. We look forward to seeing and meeting your child in 2021-2022.
Kindergarten Orientation- Monday, April 12
Please share the news with neighbors who might not have students at Haycock yet- our virtual Kindergarten Orientation will be on Monday, April 12 at 12:00 noon. This will be an information session for parents of incoming Kindergarten students. There will be an opportunity to meet our Kindergarten teachers and have questions answered. The link to join the meeting:
https://meet.google.com/ryy-ppxc-ngx?authuser=0
SOL Testing Information- Grades 3-6
This year, students will be taking the SOL tests in person in the spring. SOL assessments will proceed as usual. Also, note that you have the right of refusal for the SOL assessments. Please complete your intention by clicking on the link. An information session will be held on Tuesday, April 13, at 7:00 p.m. Join us at this link. Any questions, please email Heather Boyd, HABoyd@fcps.edu or Dana Chen, dlchen@fcps.edu
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April Is Month of the Military Child
Did you know that more than 14,000 military-connected youth call FCPS home? Join FCPS in celebrating them during Month of the Military Child. Wednesday, April 21, is Purple Up! Day, when all are encouraged to wear purple in recognition of the strength and sacrifices of military-connected youth. Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue.
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Class Placements and Intentions for 2021-22
Every year, our staff collaborates regarding student placements for the next school year. This year, we had many factors that weighed into the decision making process. Please note that we continue to take into consideration many factors such as friendships, gender, academics, and personalities. Completing the form is completely optional, but if you do want to provide input, the form needs to be completed and submitted no later than May 14. Please consider the following:
- We do not accept requests for specific teachers.
- The deadline is May 14.
- We do not guarantee friend requests. As shared above, we will take parent input under consideration but will defer to our staff for final placement decisions.
Here is the link to provide your input https://forms.gle/8rgdiXhsjhJpPWca9 . It is due May 14th - thanks for your input.
School Intentions for Next School Year 2021-22
Please share your intentions for the 2021-2022 school year. Specifically, we are looking to collect data for those who might be moving for the school year. Please complete one form per student if you will not be returning next school year.
Rising 7th Grade Intentions
If you have a current sixth grade student, please complete this form to indicate if your student will be attending Longfellow MS next year as it aids with staffing and planning for the 2021-22 school year.
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April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month |
Information from our Art Teachers
Our clay unit is going to look a little different this year but we want all students to have an opportunity to create something 3-dimensional at home or in school.
We are not going to be able to use the typical clay that goes into the kiln, but there are 5 other options described here. They are just options, and you are welcome to use anything you might already have at home or a different brand. Please pick up modeling clay at school or purchase any of the options by April 26th so your student will be ready for art class. Thank you!
Please email your child’s art teacher if you have any questions!
Sharon Baumgartner (smbaumgartne@fcps.edu)
Gretchen Proctor (gmproctor@fcps.edu)
TJ Diversity in STEM Talk
The PTSA Diversity Committee of the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will hold its next Diversity in STEM Talk in April! This series is especially for elementary and middle school students in grades 4-8.
Join us Monday, April 12, at 6 p.m. to hear from Julie Ann Sosa, MD, Leon Goldman MD Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Sosa was born in Montreal and raised in upstate New York. She received her AB at Princeton, MA at Oxford, and MD at Johns Hopkins, where she also completed the Halsted residency in general surgery and a fellowship. She previously practiced medicine and taught at Duke University Medical School and Yale University Medical School. She is published in numerous medical journals and books.
- What sparked her interest in medicine? - What does she enjoy most about practicing medicine? - What would she recommend to students who want to pursue a medical career? - What else would you like to know?
Parents, register at this Zoom link*: http://bit.ly/TJStemTalk4 *To ensure you receive the Zoom link, do not use an FCPS schools student email account! Submit questions in advance here: https://bit.ly/tjdiversitytalks
X-STEM: X-STEM All access is a virtual interactive speaker series designed to inspire students, teachers, and parents. There will be 4 daily live stream events to empower students about careers in STEM. April 20-23. More info and registration
FCPS Approved 2021-22 Calendar The Fairfax County School Board voted to approve a calendar for the 2021-22 School Year that is designed to recognize, respect, and honor the plurality of religious and cultural observances in Fairfax County. The calendar recognizes 15 religious and cultural observances in the school year, decouples Good Friday from Spring Break and ensures students will not have to make choices between honoring their religious or cultural observance, or taking a test this coming school year.
FCPS Special Education Conference: Parents and educators can hear the latest research, strategies, and trends in the education of students with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities at this annual conference. April 17. More info and registration
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