HES School House News
October 27, 2022
Upcoming Events
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Friday, 10/28 - SCA Spirit Day - school colors/spirit wear shirts
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Friday, 10/28 - Two Hour Early Release - End of Quarter Buses arrive two hours earlier than a normal school day.
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Monday, 10/31– Teacher Workday- School is Closed
- Office Hours 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Tuesday, 11/15 - PTA Meeting 7 p.m.- Hayfield Elementary Cafeteria
2022-2023 HES Yearbooks on Sale Now
ONLINE ORDERS ONLY
Order your 2022-2023 Hayfield Elementary Yearbook now. The early-bird price is $15 and the early-bird deadline is March 17. The price will increase to $18 starting March 18. April 14 is the last day to order a yearbook. Please Note: The school will not have extra yearbooks to be purchased after April 14.
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
Impact Aid forms were sent home in Thursday folders on October 20. We must receive a form back for each school-aged child in your household. All completed forms are due to the school by November 4.
If you did not receive a Student – Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid form, please email Lisa Warden, lbwarden@fcps.edu to have one sent home to you. Thank you for your assistance.
Announcing Outstanding Employee Awards Program
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Hayfield Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form links. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees across categories (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below. In order to nominate complete the following steps: Click on the linked category, this will bring you to a google form. On this form, write in your name, or anonymous if you do not want your name listed. Press the next button. The following page brings you to the criteria and voting page. On this page put the person’s name that you are nominating, followed up with information for why you are making the nomination. The more details you add, the better!
Outstanding Teacher:
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher:
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal:
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader:
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee:
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee:
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday November 11 @ 3:00 pm
If you have any questions, please contact Erin D Van Allan at Edvanallan1@fcps.edu
Sibshops Opportunity for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
The first Sibshops for this school year will be held at Providence Community Center on Monday, October 31st. Sibshops are workshops for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in FCPS and they provide an opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting, celebrate the contributions made by their siblings, share experiences, and most importantly have fun! See fliers in the folder for registration information. This flier has been translated into multiple languages. We have a team of school social workers who plan and facilitate Sibshops. If you are interested in supporting these efforts, e-mail Laura Cook or Beth Holzman.
November Food Drive
To Help Those in Need
We are collecting nonperishable items and toiletries from November 1-22 for the Koinonia Food Pantry. Please place donations in the boxes in the front lobby. To see a list of the needs of the food pantry: Any nonperishable items and toiletries are appreciated.
News From Our Family Liaison
Family Engagement Series will begin Friday, November 4 at 9 a.m. in the Hayfield Elementary Cafeteria. Join Marily Grotz, Family Liaison, and Shelly Oberst, Military Liaison, for an in-person presentation and a chance to meet other HES families. Refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to come, feel free to contact me with questions you have about Hayfield Elementary and Fairfax County Public School District.
TalkingPoints
TalkingPoints is an easy and safe way families can communicate in their home languages with their child’s teachers and school staff for free. I will be using this platform to communicate with you throughout the school year. There are two ways families can use TalkingPoints.
- School and teacher messages will come directly to the phone number that is registered in our system as a SMS text or through the TalkingPoints Parent App.
- You can reply by text or through the app.
Families will receive messages in the language they have listed as their correspondence language. Families can reply in any language and the message will be translated into English for the school. If families prefer to not receive text messages from TalkingPoints, they can reply with "GOODBYE" at any time.
Marily Grotz
Family Liaison - Hayfield Elementary
Office: (703) 924-4553 Cell: (571) 296-6011
Email: mgrotz@fcps.edu Office Hours: Tues/Thurs 8:30-3:30pm
Military Matters - For Our Military Families
National Veterans and Military Families Month
This is a special time to recognize and honor the service and sacrifices of Veterans and their families. Military One Source is helping you celebrate by sharing “Thanks for Everything” support. Click on the link above for lots of resources and services.
More Services for Veterans and Military Families:
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for Veterans
Are you a transitioning veteran? Whether you're starting to wonder about your next chapter or arranging your final move, planning ahead is a smart plan. Learn about transition assistance.
The Defense Department Transition Assistance Program has information, tools 988and training to prepare you and your family for your military-to-civilian transition.
988: New Number for Veterans in Crisis
There’s a new number for the Veterans Crisis Line. Learn about the number change and be sure to let veterans you know to call 988 and press 1 for crisis assistance.
Fairfax County Tax Relief
Personal property (car) and real estate tax relief is available to disabled veterans and spouses of veterans killed in action who meet qualifications.
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Vote! Voting While You’re Away from Home
When military life takes you away from home, you and your family can use absentee ballots to ensure your voices are heard on Election Day. It only takes a few quick steps to cast your vote no matter where you are in the world. Absentee Voting Process.
Sign up to receive Military One Source Newsletters
For additional support and resources contact:
Shelly Oberst, LCSW
Military & Family Life Counselor
Hayfield Elementary School
Cell: 571-386-7884
obersts@magellanfederal.com
Hayfield PTA
Join the PTA
Become a member of the PTA and check out upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
Calling All Volunteers!
We need your help to make our PTA events a success! Please consider signing up here:
Library Volunteers
Cafeteria Helpers
Questions? Please contact Julie Doyle at volunteercoordinator@hespta.com
Upcoming PTA Events
PTA meeting Tuesday November 15 at 7 p.m. in the HES Cafeteria.
HAWK TALK Volume 3 comes out Nov 1. You can find it on the HES PTA website.
Hayfield Helpful Links
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