HORNET HAPPENINGS
April 1, 2022
Today marks the beginning of the month of April and of spring break. Whether you have plans for a quiet week at home or some time away, we hope your children enjoy family time and return to school refreshed and renewed for the final quarter of the school year. We also encourage our hornets to read a little over break. This can take on many different forms, including reading alone, reading with a partner, being read to, taking turns reading, and reading to someone. The goal is to enjoy the experience and to nurture a love for reading. Thank you for your support.
For your planning purposes, please keep in mind our office will be closed next week. Our next issue of Hornet Happenings will be sent on April 15th.
Blessings and Joy!
Mrs. Peerman, Principal
Mrs. Johnson-Tyler & Mrs. Zamora, Assistant Principals
SOL Testing Schedule
Preparations for the 2022-23 School Year
Current Families of Halley Elementary School
Please complete the Student’s Intention Form and return it to Halley Elementary by email: nbkendall@fcps.edu or have your student bring it to the main office. An individual form must be completed for each student in your household attending. Student Intention forms were also sent home in Thursday folders.
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is April 3.
During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims fast every day from dawn to sunset. It is meant to be a time of spiritual discipline—of deep contemplation of one's relationship with God, extra prayer, increased charity and generosity, and intense study of the Quran. This year, the first full day of Ramadan begins when school is not in session. It will last for 30 days. Please send a note to your child’s teacher to let us know if your child is participating in fasting or forgoing P.E.
“Purple Up” Day for Military Kids Day – Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Each year “Purple Up” is a day for schools and communities to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Fairfax County Public Schools will celebrate “Purple Up” Day on April 20, 2022.
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April is the Month of the Military Child!
Calling for all library books!
We have 472 books currently overdue from the library!
Please check with your student and ask them to return any overdue books they may have out. All hornets can log in here to check their accounts. Simply click “login” at the top right hand corner of the screen, then click “My Stuff,” then “Checkouts” to see what is on your account. See picture below for guidance. Questions or need some help? Contact Ms. Hall cghall@fcps.edu
The Scholastic Spring Book Fair is coming to Halley!
It will be Monday, April 18 – Friday, April 22.
Book Fair Family Night and Mini Art Show:
Wednesday, April 20 from 5:30 – 8:30
If you are interested in volunteering to support the Book Fair, please email Ms. Hall cghall@fcps.edu
Thursday, April 14th
10:00am
A Link will be shared soon!
Thank you to all that attended our in-person orientation!
We loved meeting all our new and returning families.
Spring Picture Day
Thursday, April 14th
Picture ID – EVTSHP748
Family Engagement Survey
FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey was emailed to all parents and caregivers on Sunday, March 13. If you haven’t taken the survey, please participate today! The survey closes April 10. Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS’ practices to best support our students. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Collaboration with the community to see if FCPS is meeting its goals at the school, region, and division levels
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Monday, 04/04 - Friday, 04/08: Spring Break; No school for students; The School Office will be closed.
Thursday, 04/14: Spring Picture Day
Thursday, 04/14: Virtual Kindergarten Orientation, 10:00am
Monday, 04/18 - Friday, 04/22: Scholastic Spring Bookfair
Wednesday, 04/20: Book Fair Family Night & Mini Art Show, 5:30pm-8:30pm
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