HORNET HAPPENINGS
March 4, 2022
Hello Halley Families,
Welcome to March! We are looking forward to enjoying warmer days. Last month we loved celebrating Kindness Week as we continue to uphold our caring culture. We have been engaging in conversations with students about understanding the importance of our words and how what we say can impact others. Please reinforce with your child(ren) that it is not appropriate to tease others, even if they think they are just joking. We will continue to emphasize ways we can fill each other’s buckets and contribute small acts of kindness to our community. We want everyone to feel loved and welcomed.
On Tuesday, March 1st, masks became optional for all students and staff. The day, as well as the rest of the week, went smoothly. Respect for each individual’s decision was respected and honored. The admin team is choosing to model both the wearing of the mask, as well as not wearing the mask. We want students and staff to know either decision is valued. We are continuing to practice social distancing, hand washing/sanitizing, and disinfection of high touch areas. We will continue to do our part to provide a safe and healthy learning environment. We remain grateful for your partnership and support, as we move towards better days ahead.
It is that time of year to begin registering for our future hornets. If you have a rising kindergartener or may know a neighbor who has a rising student, please encourage them to call the school and schedule an appointment to register as soon as possible. We will be hosting an in-person Kindergarten Orientation at the end of the month, and the best way to keep those families informed is when they are already registered. We look forward to meeting our new students! Please see more information below!
Thank you for your continued support as we navigate the second half of the school year together.
Blessings and Joy - Your principals,
Kerry Peerman, Paula Johnson-Tyler, and Lucy Zamora
Order your yearbook today!
Order Deadline: April 28, 2022
Yearbook ID: 14455722
The cost is only $20.00 for a full-color book!
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Kindergarten Registration for SY2022-23
Join Us!! Halley’s in-person Kindergarten Orientation will be on March 31st from 3:00pm – 4:00pm. Soon, we will also share information about a virtual kindergarten orientation option.
We are starting to make preparations for the 2022-23 academic year. Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2022 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Halley Elementary next school year, and you have not already been in contact with our registrar Nicole Kendall, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: nbkendall@fcps.edu
Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Halley. Feel free to pass this form along, or have neighbors with rising kindergarteners call the office at 703-551-5700 to be added to our kindergarten mailing list.
For more information regarding kindergarten registration, you may visit the Fairfax County Public Schools’ website at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/general-registration-requirements
Daylight Savings Time is here! Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 AM, time will set forward one hour.
“If you don’t see a clear path for what you want for yourself, sometimes you have to make it.” -Mindy Kaling
March is Women’s History month. Check out these books about powerful, inspiring, brave women. Click on the links to read more listen.
You can always email Mrs. Hall in the library at CGHall@fcps.edu.
She’s more than happy to help!
Special Education Conference 2022
Our VIRTUAL 17th Annual Special Education Conference will be held Saturday, March 26, 2022 with a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) sessions.
Register now at the conference website!
Email SpecialEdConf@fcps.edu with questions
The conference schedule, guest speaker information, presentation descriptions and more is available on the conference website.
Each year our Special Education Conference draws an audience of parents, educators, administrators, preservice teachers, and community members eager to hear the latest research, strategies, and trends in the education of students with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
- You must register for each individual session you plan to attend.
- You will receive an individual link to each Zoom session after your submit your registration.
- If you need a foreign language interpreter (Spanish, Korean, Amharic, or Arabic), American Sign Language (ASL), or Cued Language Transliterator (CLT) interpreter, or any other accommodation to attend this conference, services can be made available.
Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has new tools to help parents and guardians know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, at no cost to families. You may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited.
If you want more detailed information, sign up for the Internet Use Parent portal and log-in anytime to see more detail about your child’s browsing and “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours. Find out more and sign up for these services on our website.
Back-to-School Pediatric Immunization Clinic on March 12
The State of Virginia requires immunizations for entry into kindergarten, 7th grade, 12th grade, and when transferring into FCPS. The Fairfax County Health Department will be offering a special immunization clinic for Fairfax County students to complete their school vaccine requirements (the COVID-19 vaccine is not a required vaccine).
The clinic will be held on Saturday, March 12, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Annandale District Office, 7611 Little River Turnpike, #400-E, Annandale, VA 22003. Appointments are required.
To make an appointment, call 703-246-7100.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Sunday, 03/13: Daylight Savings Time; Spring Forward one hour at 2:00am
Thursday, 03/31: End of Third Quarter; Two Hour Early Release for Students
Thursday, 03/31: Kindergarten Orientation, In-Person, 3:00pm-4:00pm
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Halley PTO Board,
Thank you for all that you do for our school and community!
We appreciate you!
Alicia Doe – President
Allison Viescas – Vice President
Michelle Kochosky – Treasurer
Shannon Adams – Secretary
If you’re interested in joining or assisting the board, please email Klpeerman@fcps.edu
Halley PTO Facebook Group
Halley PTO Store
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