HSS Student Services Newsletter 4-1-22

HSS Student Services Newsletter - 4/1/22

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Hayfield offices will be closed April 4-8 for Spring Break.  

 

Virtual College Workshop for Sophomore Families -April 13

On Wednesday, April 13 from 7:00- 8:00 p.m., parents and guardians are invited to a VIRTUAL evening event for sophomore families. Erin Slater, Director of Admissions at Randolph College, will share her presentation, “Preparing for College”. This is the same workshop students will attend during the day on April 12 and 13 through their English classes.

Links will be emailed to sophomore families the week of the event.

Substance Abuse Parent Presentation during PTSA Meeting -April 14, 7 p.m. 

As part of our next PTSA meeting on April 14, please join Anna Teeter, Hayfield’s Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS), for a presentation on teen drug trends, identifying drug paraphernalia / drug culture, identifying signs of drug use, and learning strategies for prevention. Anna has worked for FCPS since October 2019 as a SAPS for the Falls Church Pyramid and is now working with the Hayfield Pyramid. Prior to working for FCPS, Anna has worked for the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice and the Fairfax County Community Service Board.  The PTSA will begin the meeting with announcements and their agenda items, and then Ms. Teeter will present for the remainder of the meeting.  

Rising 9th Grade Transition Night- April 21 (Current 8th Grade)

On Thursday, April 21 from 6:00- 7:30 p.m., rising 9th grade students and parents/guardians are invited to a presentation and panel discussion in the Middle School Lecture Hall. The presentation will feature an overview of high school sub-school structures, FCPS graduation options, and ways to get connected to the Hayfield Community. There will also be a panel discussion with teachers, students and parents. The panelists will share helpful tips on how to make a smooth transition from middle school to high school. La traducción al español será disponible.

NOVA Vision  (HS) - April 12 

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) will offer a virtual opportunity for students with disabilities to explore post-secondary services and supports at NOVA. The conference will include a presentation from the NVCC Accommodations and Accessibility Services staff, a current student panel, and an opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session.

When: April 12th 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Where: The event is Virtual.

NOVA Zoom Registration Link: https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpf-2srjItHtMKQK-FmYXDdDLqp-L5s8B3

NOVA FCPS Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ttF2BtcDuoje6Lx96E1boWbvrgjy9Mowy9Yq9pzgUb-FtA/viewform

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