HES School House News
October 7, 2021
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 11 Student Holiday (Indigenous Peoples Day)
Monday, October 11 Office Hours 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wednesday, October 13 Fall Picture Day
Thursday, October 14 Fall International Walk to School Day
Friday, October 15 PTA Monster’s Ball
FCPS students being paused, quarantined, or isolated due to COVID-19 will soon have a way to stay connected with their classes until they return to in-person learning.
StreamIN/CheckIN provides meaningful instructional support for students who are paused, quarantined, or isolated due to COVID-19. Participating in StreamIN/CheckIN offers these students the opportunity to stay engaged with their classes so when they return, they haven’t missed a beat.
Learn more about StreamIN/CheckIN on our website.
New Process for Returning to the Classroom After Illness
With the cold and flu season upon us, your child may be sent home if they have COVID-like symptoms. We want them back in the classroom as soon as they are well, so we’ve created new options to help families complete the return to school process. Learn more online.
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School Pictures |
School photos will be taken of every student on Wednesday, October 13. These photos will be the student’s yearbook picture.
Parents are encouraged to order pictures in advance. If a student does not order pictures, they will get a "receipt" with a sample picture and order code. From there, they can order. It is best for families to order before or on Picture day. Any late order will incur a $7 shipping fee and pictures will be shipped to the individual homes instead of the school.
To sign up to receive email updates from Strawbridge Studios, please register here: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/hayfield-elementary-school/fall-pictures-10-13-2021-44/optIn
To order pictures:
Fall International Walk to School, October 14
What better way to enjoy the beautiful fall weather, than by walking with friends. Our Fall International Walk to School day will take place on Thursday, October 14. We will meet at 7:50 a.m. in Hayfield Park and then walk to school. Everyone is welcome to join us.
If it should rain, this event will be cancelled.
Digit Citizenship Week
Digital Citizenship Week kicks off October 18! Since the beginning of the school year, our students have been participating in activities that promote students' digital citizenship skills and their well-being. In Technology Integration class, students continue to reflect on how they can use technology to be a positive influence in their community. Not sure about what digital citizenship means? Watch the video! Use these conversation starters to help your kids talk about their digital lives:
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Register Now for SIBSHOPS |
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, Virtual Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed, virtual setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Monday, October 11, 2021
Two time slots are available: 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Sessions run 1-1.5 hours
Register for SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, Virtual Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
Student Monitors
FCPS is seeking individuals to serve as student monitors!
Enjoy working with students? FCPS is seeking individuals to serve as student monitors. Student monitors provide supervision support in the classroom, lunchroom, and outside. If you would like more information about the position, please review the job description and apply online.. Please feel free to share information about this opportunity with anyone else you think may be interested.
Description: Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include, but not limited to, the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.
Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; and has general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.
Coming Soon - Federal Impact Aid
The federal presence in our area and the significant tax exemptions available to federally connected personnel, businesses, and agencies has qualified Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to be eligible for Federal Impact Aid grants.
Impact Aid programs and grants are designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget and are critical to ensuring that all children in FCPS receive an excellent education.
FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 annually in Impact Aid funds.
FCPS uses the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students and to support our request for Impact Aid resources.
On October 13, the survey will be distributed to ALL FCPS families.
Paperless Report Card
We encourage you to take advantage of the paperless report card option. Log into ParentVUE, then go to “My Account” (top right of the screen), select "Go Paperless", then click on “Update Account”. The “Go Paperless” option will apply to all of your children attending FCPS, no matter what school/grade level. Once the report cards are available, parents can see the grades and a pdf of the report card in ParentVUE under Report Card.
When To Reach Out To Your Child’s Teacher?
No matter what concerns you may have, there are always professionals to talk with at school. But typically, it’s best to speak with your child’s teacher first. Many issues can be resolved by speaking to the teacher directly and please, don’t hesitate to reach out regarding issues such as:
- behavior
- homework, testing, and classroom support
- general classroom concerns and ongoing communication
The teacher will listen and address your concerns or will in turn reach out and connect you with the right person for different issues. Always remember that partnering with your child’s teacher can help your child have a more positive outlook on school.
Security
In order to provide the most secure and comfortable setting for students, the following procedures will apply:
- All students who are dismissed during the school day will be dismissed through the office and signed out. The parent MUST come to the office with photo ID to SIGN OUT the student. Children will not be called to the office until the parent/guardian has arrived in the office to pick them up. If someone other than a parent is to pick up a student, the individual must be on the student’s emergency care card or a note is necessary to verify the person has parental permission. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to sign out a student.
- All visitors to the school are required to report to the office, sign in, show a photo ID, and display a visitor badge while on school property.
- Although we have a door access system in place and follow FCPS policy on checking photo IDs, we WELCOME AND ENCOURAGE ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT FROM OUR PARENTS AND VOLUNTEERS!
- All students moving from location to location within the school are under supervision of an adult or using the buddy system.
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Hayfield Elementary PTA |
PTA News & Events
Join the PTA!
Next Meeting Tuesday, October 12, 7:00 p.m.
We invite all parents, guardians, and teachers to join the PTA, and encourage all to join us at our first monthly PTA meeting on Tuesday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Hayfield ES Cafeteria. Become a member of the PTA here: https://hayfieldespta.ptboard.com/
Volunteers Needed
The school year has started and we need your help! Please consider signing up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_fRPuG7fgnjKXM7p_slRSGvJP-w-5PuYUXN1UheaME6RZSg/viewform
Please note that each teacher will receive a list of individuals who are interested in volunteering as a room parent by mid September.
Questions??? Feel free to reach out to: Julie Doyle (mumsyof2girls@gmail.com)
PTA/SCA Donation Drive!
The Afghan Youth Rescue Foundation is collecting donations for the Afghan refugees! Hayfield Hawks can help by bringing in school supplies for the children! We will be putting together Creativity Kits for the AYR Foundation to distribute to kids starting school here in America!
Needs: Pencils, Colored pencils, notebooks, glue, rulers, pencil sharpeners, markers, crayons, masks, etc.
They also are accepting new or gently used clothing, socks, undergarments, hygiene products, diapers, etc.
We are collecting items until November 23rd.
Hayfield Helpful Links
Click on a link for information
Hayfield Elementary School website
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