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Dear Parents,
We had a great turn out for the PTA Family Movie night this past Friday evening. Despite the rainy weather, we were able to gather in the gym and it was wonderful to see so many of you! Thank you to the PTA for this great family event.
As you are checking in at the office whether you are volunteering your time, picking up or dropping off your student, consider giving one of our teachers some words of affirmation. There are post cards at the check in desk in the office for you to give a teacher a pat on the back. We will deliver the card to their mailbox. Words of affirmation mean a great deal to our staff and give them some acknowledgement of how hard they are working to make this year a great one for your child.
Congratulations to some of our current 5th and 6th grade students who researched Gunnell's Chapel last year and submitted their research to the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Their submission for Gunnell’s Chapel has been selected to become a Historical Marker sometime in the next year. Our students' proposal will become a physical marker that commemorates an important part of Fairfax County’s Black/African American History. Thank you to Ms. Gray and Ms. Duffield for organizing this meaningful project for their students last year.
This week we celebrate and show our appreciation for our custodians. Their hard work and pride in keeping Haycock clean and beautiful is evident when you drive by or when you enter the building.
Please note that this Wednesday, October 5 is a holiday for students and teachers.
With appreciation for your partnership,
Dr. Liz Beaty, Principal embeaty@fcps.edu
Heather Boyd, AP HABoyd@fcps.edu
Jody Delaney, AP jmdelaney@fcps.edu
Upcoming Important Days
Sept 15-Oct 15- Hispanic Heritage Month
Oct 4-8- Custodian Appreciation Week
Wed, Oct 5- Holiday- Yom Kippur
Mon, Oct 10- Indigenous Peoples' Day- Student holiday/Teacher workday
Wed, Oct 12- Kennedy Center field trip- 4th grade
Oct 12, 13, 14 - CogAt tesing - 2nd Grade
Thurs, Oct. 13- Virtual AAP Parent Information Session- AAP Referral
Fri, Oct. 14- PTA Restaurant Night- Lebanese Taverna
Weds, Oct. 19- Haycock PTA Meeting (virtual)
Thurs, Oct 20- Pumpkin Patch field trip- Kindergarten
Mon, Oct 24- Holiday- Diwali
Oct 25, 26, 27 - Camp Highroads - 5th grade (day trip)
Fri, Oct 28- First Quarter ends/ 2-hour early release for students- Dismissal at 2:05
Mon, Oct 31- Student holiday/Teacher workday
22-23 School Year Calendar
 Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, begins at sundown on Tuesday, October 4. Wednesday, October 5 is a holiday for students and teachers.
Virtual AAP Parent Information Session
Thursday, October 13 at 6:30
We will follow up with a second parent information session on Thursday, October 13 that specifically addresses the AAP referral process. This session will be virtual from 6:30-7:15 PM. We will send out a Zoom link for this sesion via email the morning of October 13. We look forward to sharing information with you and answering any questions you might have about the AAP referral process.
Social and Emotional Activities and Screener Updates
Students in grades K-2 will no longer participate in the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) screener. Instead, the Child Behavior Rating Scale administered in kindergarten, existing attendance, and behavior data will be used to determine necessary social emotional instruction and supports. School teams will use these measures alongside family input, as they develop their understanding of students’ needs and strategies to support them.
Students in grades 3-12 will be able to participate in the SEL screener. School teams and families use this information to develop positive school cultures and support students academically and personally. This year, students will participate in the screener in the fall (October/November) and spring (March). Parents are able to opt their child out of taking the SEL screener. Read more about SEL and signature practices online.
Student Conversations with Dr. Reid
On October 19th at 6:00 PM at the McLean Community Center (MCC) 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA, Dr. Reid will be answering the questions and concerns from STUDENTS. We encourage all students from Kindergarten through 12th Grade to bring their questions or simply come to meet and listen to our new FCPS Superintendent. The Superintendent oversees almost 200 schools and centers in a county serving approximately 180,000 students. This event will be focused on questions and concerns from students attending elementary, middle, and high school students with the McLean, Langley, and Marshall Pyramids.
Girls’ Lacrosse Clinic at McLean High School
The McLean High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse team is excited to hold a lacrosse clinic this fall for girls in Grades 5th-8th. This clinic will emphasize fundamental instruction in small group drills and competitive games. Players will improve lacrosse knowledge and skills and engage in an enjoyable learning experience. Beginners and experienced players welcome!
Who: Girls Grades 5-8th
When: October 31, 2022 from 10 am -12 pm
Where: McLean High School Turf Field, 1633 Davidson Rd. McLean, VA 22101
Equipment: mouthguard, stick, goggles. If you need us to provide any equipment, please email us
Cost: FREE but donations are appreciated and will go to support the girls lacrosse program at McLean HS
Questions: Email Coach Emily Geary (emgeary@fcps.edu)
Registration Form: Register HERE!
Longfellow Middle School Trivia Night:
November 4th 6:30-9:30 PM
Longfellow Middle School is inviting teams of up to 4 people to participate in our annual trivia night. Cost is $5 per contestant and there are prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. Proceeds from the event benefit the LMS Quiz Bowl Team. Pizza, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase. You can use the link to sign up, more information is available in the attached flyer. We hope to see you there!
 FCPS Cares
Want to recognize an FCPS employee who has gone above and beyond? See this information about the FCPS Cares program.
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