Principal's Message
Dear Haycock Families,
We've had a busy week and are excited about the beginning of second quarter. Teachers spent Monday and Tuesday of this week grading, completing report cards, planning instruction, and conferencing with parents. Report cards will come home on Thursday, November 11, but can be viewed in SIS Parent Vue beginning on Saturday, November 6. (See below for directions regarding Parent Vue)
As we begin second quarter, our second grade team and students are planning and practicing for our annual Veteran's Day celebration. Although we cannot gather together as a school community in person this year for this traditional Haycock celebration, we are excited that we can have our students commemorate our veterans and share this with all of you virtually. We will share the link to view this event allowing an even greater number of people to be part of this great celebration that our second grade students put on. This will not be livestreamed but a recording will be shared after the celebration.
We ask for your assistance and cooperation in terms of arrival procedures. Many parents are parking in the side lot by the cafeteria and walking their students around to the front door in the mornings and waiting there with them until the doors open at 9:05.
We ask that if you are driving your child to school that you come through the Kiss and Ride line which moves very quickly. We are extremely short on parking spaces for our staff, and when parents park in the side parking lot, teachers have no place to park when they arrive. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation at arrival time.
With appreciation for your partnership,
Dr. Liz Beaty Ms. Heather Boyd Ms. Dana Chen
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Haycock Elementary thanks the veterans in our community for their service today and every day
Important Upcoming Dates
November 8- School Picture Day
November 8-21- Virtual Book Fair
November 10- Virtual Parent Coffee10:00 am and 6:30 pm (link to be sent out closer to this date)
November 11th - Veterans Day; 2 hour early release at 2:05
November 24th - 26th - Thanksgiving Break
School Calendar: 2021-22
Fall Picture Day is Monday, November 8!
Fall picture day is Monday! School portraits for students and staff will be taken on Monday, November 8. Please see the information flyer here. Picture packages can be ordered online. Make up portraits for students and staff will be on Tuesday, December 7.
Haycock Employee Recognition Awards
It is time to honor Haycock employees that are making a difference!
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards. To submit a nomination for a Haycock Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form linked HERE. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding New Principal
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals
Outstanding Professional Employee
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaisons
The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, November 23rd.
If you have any questions, please contact Paige Saba at pesaba@fcps.edu
November is Native American Heritage Month |
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Parent Vue Access - Upcoming Progress Reports
The SIS (Student Information System) ParentVUE Account is an online tool parents can use to access information about their child’s attendance, progress cards, discipline incidents, health information, and more. In ParentVUE, you can also view student progress reports/report cards and SOL scores. Your secure SIS ParentVUE Account offers you the ability to use one username/password to login to both the SIS ParentVUE Account and Schoology.
Using the SIS ParentVUE account, parents will also be able to view school information, including teacher e-mail addresses, the FCPS calendar, and emergency contact information. Visit the FCPS website and use the search function and keywords “SIS Parent Overview” for more information.
Many of our Haycock families have already activated their SIS ParentVUE account with the activation key. If you are unable to login to your account, you may need to reset your password on the SIS Parent Account login page (https://sisparent.fcps.edu):
- Select the “Forgot Password” button.
- Your username is the primary email address you have on file with us in our Student Information System.
- More information is available here.
Newly enrolled families should have received an activation key for your account. If you have not yet activated your account, please reach out to Christine LaValle at clavalle@fcps.edu. Please take action now to ensure your account is active, so that you won’t miss a beat! Here is the Parent Request link.
COVID-19 Screening Testing for Students
In support of our commitment to safety, FCPS will begin optional COVID-19 screening testing in schools. FCPS will test at least 10% of students who are not fully vaccinated and have parent/guardian consent, which follows the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Parent/guardian consent is required for students to be part of the testing pool. Parents may provide their child(ren)’s vaccination status and indicate consent via a secure online portal. More information, including links to the online portal, will be available soon.
Tips to Improve Your Parenting Long Game: A Webinar for Families
Especially as the demands on parents are higher than ever during COVID, many of us can become very reactive in our approach with our children -- addressing issues as they happen, wondering how to break out of negative cycles.
In this webinar, you'll learn proactive strategies that lead to more positive behavior outcomes AND will help you enjoy your children again.
Presented by Rachel Bailey, M.A., CPDPE., Parenting Specialist
Friday November 19, 2021 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for Tips to Improve Your Parenting Long Game: A Webinar for Families
Work Opportunities! Hourly Monitor and Substitute Teacher
Haycock is seeking individuals to work hourly and serve as monitors!
Enjoy working with students? Do you have a neighbor who is retired and has worked in education? Do you have some time? FCPS is seeking individuals to serve as student monitors and work hourly. Student monitors provide supervision, support students 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.
Haycock is also seeking individuals to serve as substitute teachers!
Are you or somebody you know interested in substitute teaching with FCPS? Apply here or attend one of the FCPS Friday information sessions to learn more! To sign up for a session visit our substitute information page here. Say Yes to FCPS!
Please email Mary Ann Smith (mtsmith2@fcps.edu)in the front office if you are applying for either of these positions and would like to work at Haycock.
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School Year Calendar Development Webinar
FCPS will be holding a virtual Calendar Development Webinar on Monday, November 8, at 7 p.m., on Zoom to discuss how the 2022-23 school year calendar is being developed, and for participants to provide feedback on a series of questions related to this process.
FCPS is offering this community engagement opportunity in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Korean. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided.
Please register online to attend the Calendar Development Webinar and indicate if you will need an interpreter. You will receive the webinar link on November 8, from “Office of Communication and Community Relations.”
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FCPS Cares
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. Click here to recognize a Haycock staff member who has gone above and beyond.
Next week we celebrate the important work that school psychologists do to help all students thrive
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