Hornet Happenings
Dr. Reid Virtual Town Hall May 17
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Save the Date: Meet the Incoming Superintendent at a Virtual Town Hall!
On Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m., incoming superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will join staff, families, and students for a multilingual virtual town hall. Watch your email and upcoming issues of FCPS This Week for more details, including how to register. Dr. Reid will be hosting additional engagement sessions throughout the county after her
official start date on July 1. Dr. Reid held an in-person town hall May 3 that can be viewed on the FCPS YouTube Channel.
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Please Stay Home When Sick
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) continues to monitor cases and report COVID-19 outbreaks, as outlined by the Virginia Department of Health. Currently, Fairfax County's Community Level remains low as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our layered prevention strategies are being implemented based on our COVID-19 Community Level, as recommended by the CDC. However, FCPS has seen a recent increase in COVID-19 cases and outbreaks and parents/legal guardians are reminded of the daily health screening requirement to check their students for mild, cold-like symptoms each day, such as fever, runny nose, cough, or shortness of breath. Parents and guardians are advised to keep their students home if sick and get them tested to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
VaxUp
We continue to encourage everyone to get vaccinated or boosted as soon as they are eligible. COVID-19 vaccination keeps children safely in school and childcare settings, and also while participating in sports, playdates, extracurricular activities, and other group activities. Strong community vaccination rates help keep our schools safe for in-person learning. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, or to find a vaccine provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website.
Masking
As a reminder, students may return to school after five days of isolation if they are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) and symptoms are improving. As recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) individuals should continue to wear a well-fitting mask around others at home and in public for five additional days (day six through day 10) after the end of the five day isolation period. If individuals are unable to wear a mask when around others, they should continue to isolate for a full 10 days at home. While not required, wearing a mask while indoors is still considered an important way to protect yourself and others. Families are encouraged to discuss mask wearing as an additional layered prevention strategy.
Additional recommendations to prevent COVID-19 are available online
Standards of Learning (SOL)
Testing Schedule
FCPS Parent Resource Center
Free Family Webinars
The Parent Resource Center is offering free family and educator webinars to learn about the latest information to help children succeed. They host several different webinars each month, on topics like Siblings of Students with Disabilities, Supporting Early Learners, Career and Transition Services, and more. Previous workshops and webinars are available on YouTube. If you’re interested in this virtual, free resource, visit the Parent Resource Center for Family Engagement at this link.
Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar Series for PreK-2 Families
- 5/20/22: Growing through Tough Moments in Early Learners
There are so many ways children learn and develop throughout early childhood. Relationships, habits, and even challenges can become rich opportunities to teach and foster lifelong learning and skills for our children. Learn more about how self-regulation, executive functioning, and routines can help your children learn and develop.
- Laura Thieman, LCSW, MPH, RPT- FCPS Social Worker Supervisor, Region 3
- Amy Sheldon, MEd, MSW, LCSW - FCPS Preschool Mental Health Clinician, Early Childhood Assessment Team
- Lori Kraden, FCPS Educational Specialist, Behavior Intervention Services
Fridays 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar for PreK-2 Families
Attention Parents of Current
6th Grade Students
We are pleased to return to some of our traditional celebrations! We invite you to our live and in-person 6th grade promotion! Please save the date - Thursday, June 6th at 10:00am!
Safety Protocols: To remain conscious of social distaining, an allotment of two (2) tickets will be distributed to each student for guests. We will not be able to accommodate additional people. Tickets will be required for guest admittance.
After the grade level promotion ceremony, each classroom will present awards.
We are excited and look forward to this event!
Field Day Volunteers Needed!
On Friday, June 3rd, Halley ES will celebrate FIELD DAY! To make this amazing event successful, we need parent volunteers.
Please consider signing up to support our Field Day on June 3rd, by using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA8A62EA7FD0-halley1. You can sign up for one session or for the full day.
Grades K, 1, & 2 from 10:00 – 12:00
Grades 3, 4, 5, & 6 from 1:00-3:00
Remember, we need you for this fun day, so please consider signing up and hanging out with your favorite HORNETS! On this day, we will have a modified lunch schedule to accommodate our field day activities. Students can either receive a bag lunch from school or pack a lunch from home. Please indicate if your child will bring a lunch from home, so we know how many bagged lunches to plan for. Thanks for your support on this!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MAY: SOL Testing
Monday, 05/30: Memorial Day Holiday; Schools and offices closed
Friday, June 3 – Field Day
Thursday, June 9 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Friday, June 10 - Last Day of School
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Hello Halley Families:
Last PTO Meeting of the Year: Can you believe the end of school year is upcoming? We’ve had a great year getting back to school with teachers, students and all of you! Let’s end the school year with one final meeting to discuss how the school year has gone and where we’re going from here. The meeting will be held virtually, and a date will be shared ASAP! If you have any proposed agenda items you would like to be added to the agenda, please share here!
Seeking Board members for Next Year
With the end of another school year comes some opportunities to join the Halley PTO Board. It has been a rewarding experience that we hope you will consider. If you’re interested, please navigate to Signup Genius, where you can submit your name for any position. If you wish to sign up for a position but a name is listed, please email williamhalleypto@gmail.com There will be a vote if more than one person wishes to be in one position.
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