Hornet Happenings
April 22,2022
A Day in the Life of ...
First Grade!
Halley Elementary invites families to support Autism Acceptance month by having students wear red and/or blue for the remainder the month of April.
One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC.
Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up! Our teachers and staff are total ROCK STARS and we want to roll out the red carpet for them. They deserve it and during the first week of May we want them to feel our love. This has been quite a year and is definitely one to show our staff our appreciation for all they do for Halley students! We are in awe and honored to have such a fantastic team.
For our Teacher and Staff Celebration Week, we are looking for gift-card donations to add for gifts throughout the week that teachers can win in raffles. We need your help please! We would appreciate all gift card items by April 30th. Please use THIS FORM to submit donations.
You may also contact Mrs. Johnson-Tyler at PAJohnson1@fcps.edu and/or Mrs. Zamora at lkzamora@fcps.edu. Thank you - we appreciate your help and look forward to a wonderful week!
Incoming FCPS Superintendent
Dr. Michelle Reid
At last Thursday's regular meeting, the Fairfax County School Board voted to appoint Michelle Reid, Ed.D. as the next superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools.
On Friday, Dr. Reid toured several of our schools and shared more about her background, her passion for education, and what she thinks makes FCPS a world-class school division.
Watch this short video to get to know Dr. Reid.
The Scholastic Spring Book Fair was a success! Thank you for supporting our school and fostering the love of reading by providing book choice.
Online ordering is available through April 28 and our school will continue to get credit using this link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/halley
Tutor.com
We are pleased to announce that students now have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Tutor.com is available 24/7, through online voice or text chat, and in your student’s preferred language. Student participation is optional, and parents/guardians can opt their students out of accessing the service. You can learn more about Tutor.com on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students will be able to access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following instructional videos:
elementary video and secondary video. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
This new service will help many Halley Elementary students complete assignments, better understand classroom lessons, and be successful.
Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing Schedule
Summer Enrichment Opportunities
Fairfax County Park Authority Rec-PAC Summer Program
Registration is now open for the Fairfax County Park Authority Rec-PAC summer program. Rec-PAC is an affordable six-week recreation summer program for Fairfax County students who have completed kindergarten through those entering 7th grade. The summer camps run from June 27th - August 4th from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and are offered at various locations. Access the Park Authority Rec-PAC 2022 website for additional information.
Fairfax County 4-H Summer Camp
Fairfax County 4-H camp is an overnight camp for campers ages 9-13 held during the week of June 19 – 23. The camp is held at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center in Front Royal, Virginia. Access the Fairfax County 4-H Camp website for more information.
Free School Physicals for
Uninsured Children
Inova is offering free school physicals for students age 4-18 between April and August 2022 at the Inova Cares Clinic for Families at 8051 Sudley Road, Manassas VA 20109.
For an appointment, call 703-698-2550. Parents should take a copy of their child's vaccination record with them to the clinic.
Register for Kindergarten Now!
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is underway. If you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2022, they will be eligible for Kindergarten this 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.
See more information here:
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration
Screening for AAP Levels II-III
Students can be screened for school-based (level II-III) AAP services at any time in the school year. In the spring, local schools review data on all students to determine services for the start of the next school year.
7th Grade Immunizations Requirement Notice
Effective July 1, 2021 all students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), and Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY).
Seventh grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Tdap and Meningococcal documentation.
If you have not already provided us with proof of your child’s Tdap and MenACWY immunizations, please send them in ASAP.
Please email our Registrar, Nicole Kendall at nbkendall@fcps.edu or call 703-551-5700. Thank you!
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FCPS COVID-19 Testing
Ends April 22
To limit the spread of COVID-19 and to keep schools open safely, Fairfax County Public Schools has been providing a COVID-19 screening and diagnostic testing program to students and staff as part of its layered prevention strategies.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the community level for Fairfax County is currently classified as low; this classification has continued for the past month. In addition, Fairfax Health District COVID-19 Vaccination Status indicates that more than 70% of all Fairfax Health Districts residents have been fully vaccinated (defined by receiving two of a two-dose vaccine or one of a single-dose vaccine) and more than 80% have received one dose. Vaccination rates by age group indicate that more than 50% of students ages 5-11 and more than 90% of students ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccinations are free and available at various locations in our community.
Based on these metrics and CDC guidance, FCPS will discontinue the following prevention strategies on April 22:
If students have symptoms and need to get tested, COVID-19 Testing is available at various sites throughout Fairfax County and the state.
While we are encouraged by the continued decline in COVID-19 cases in our community, we are also committed to keeping our schools safe for all to learn and work in person. Please continue to do your part to maintain a healthy learning environment by using layered prevention strategies including hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, monitoring for illness, and staying home when sick.
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South County Middle has invited
Halley Students to a Musical!
 Our Halley PTO Board is Amazing!
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
Interested in joining or assisting the board for SY 2022-2023?
please email williamhalleypto@gmail.com
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