Dear Haycock Families,
For those of you who signed up to assist with recess, we want to thank you. We paused this plan at this time based on the feedback that we received from teachers that they are still working on providing positive behavior supports for many of our students at recess. For some students, having been virtual all last year and part of the prior year has made the transition back to in person a little more challenging. Our teachers want to provide the care and support that our students need right now, especially during recess. We are working with our teachers to identify other ways that parents can assist and help out and are appreciative of the great and widespread desire on your part to help.
It has been a busy week! Sixth graders attended a virtual fieldtrip to the National Gallery of Art, working with very knowledgeable docents who supported student learning.
COVID screening testing began yesterday at Haycock. For those of you who want to provide consent for your child to participate in the COVID Screening testing, here is the link to do so https://www.fcps.edu/news/pre-registration-optional-student-screening-testing
We wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
With gratitude for your partnership,
Dr. Liz Beaty, Principal embeaty@fcps.edu
Heather Boyd, AP HABoyd@fcps.edu
Dana Chen, AP dlchen@fcps.edu
School Picture Makeup and Retake on Dec. 7
Retakes: For a no-charge retake, return the entire package to the photographer on retake day.
Absentee: Please order now!
Online ordering code: 0037336AR
The link to picture ordering information is here
Important Upcoming Dates
November 8th -21st - Virtual Book Fair
November 24th - 26th - Thanksgiving Break
December 7- Make up school picture day
December 15- Spring AAP referrals are due (see below)
School Calendar: 2021-22
AAP Spring Referrals due December 15
Referrals should be submitted digitally to Mrs. Loren Brower at lsbrower@fcps.edu. Additional information is located at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement/current-fcps-students
Office Hours
Mrs. Brower will be holding office hours on December 10th if you have any questions about the completeness of your AAP Referral. Please email Mrs. Brower (lsbrower@fcps.edu) if you would like to set up a Zoom meeting.
McLean Central Park Event to Honor Native American Heritage Month
Please join us this Saturday at McLean Central Park for this free performance and share this information with your students.
Red Crooked Sky American Dance Troupe
Saturday, Nov. 20, 3 p.m.
McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd.
Free admission.
Free parking and restrooms at McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean
dance styles are steeped in symbolism and stories and need to be experienced in person to be truly felt. Join The Alden for an afternoon of traditional and contemporary dance by Red Crooked Sky Dance Troupe that will give us all a better understanding of eastern cultures.
Things our Haycock Students are Thankful For
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Develop Critical and Creative Thinking Skills in Your Child |
In Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), all students from Kindergarten to grade 12 receive instruction to develop critical and creative thinking skills. This instruction is part of the continuum of services that are developed in the Advanced Academics Programs (AAP). The goal is to build upon students’ individual talents and skills to maximize academic potential in all learners. Equity of access to the services is a priority within FCPS.
Advanced Academics Programs have developed and published resources for parents to support children’s learning at home. The resources include enrichment opportunities, children’s literature, research, and critical and creative thinking activities. Below are the key critical and creative thinking strategies upon which FCPS students focus.
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Visualization – consciously forming mental images of a person, place or thing
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Questioning – actively clarifying, exploring, challenging, and assessing the understanding of ideas
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Analogies – comparing two items to perceive similarities
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Plus, Minus, Interesting – framing the consideration of positive, negative, and intriguing aspects of an idea into one picture
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Point of View – analyzing how different people might look at the same idea and/ or situation
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Mind Mapping – recording information with supporting ideas and examples that branch out from the main idea
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Encapsulation – stating ideas in precise and concise form
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Decisions & Outcomes – understanding the choosing from alternatives ideas and the events which follow
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Fluency, Originality, Flexibility & Elaboration – the production of many ideas, the expression of new ideas, and the combining of existing ideas.
See the FCPS Advanced Academics Program website for more information including AAP philosophy, parent presentations, program referral procedures, and independent program review on equitable identification practices.
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
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.
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