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Important Safety Reminder:
School Arrival
We have noticed an increase in students being dropped off in the morning without a parent or guardian present. This is not an allowable or safe practice.
To ensure the wellbeing and care for our students and community, we ask parents to remember the following:
- Doors will open at 9:10 a.m.
- Students arriving prior to 9:10 a.m. are to remain with their parent.
- WE WILL NOT HAVE SUPERVISION FOR STUDENTS BEFORE 9:10 a.m.
Our 2022-2023 Halley Parent Handbook is a guide to help families navigate the basics of the school year and our school operating procedures.
Our procedures are in place to create a safe, organized and structured environment that maximizes learning and social interactions throughout the school day. Please be aware of the handbook to help us support all children at Halley Elementary.
Calendar Reminder:
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Weekend of Service Opportunities
FCPS students continue to find incredible ways to serve their community while building Portrait of a Graduate skills such as becoming an ethical and global citizen. FCPS is excited to collaborate again with Volunteer Fairfax for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service, Saturday, January 14, to Monday, January 16. This service opportunity helps empower individuals and strengthens communities while honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteer Fairfax will host several ways for the community to get involved including volunteer activities for students and adults of all ages. To learn more about the MLK Jr. Weekend of Service and specific service activities, visit Volunteer Fairfax’s website.
Calendar Reminder: Quarter End
As a reminder, Wednesday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 26, for a staff development day and Friday, January 27, for a teacher workday.
See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.
Webinars in January for Parents/Caregivers
The Parent Resource Center will present the following webinars in January:
Click on the links above for more information or to register
H-O-R-N-E-T-S!
It’s time for Halley’s Spelling Bee!!!
We are so excited for this fantastic opportunity to participate in the 2022- 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee. There are several events which lead to participation in the National Bee.
How to Qualify:
- Return the attached permission slip to your child’s homeroom teacher by Thursday, January 19th.
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OPTIONAL: Download a free app at, https://spellingbee.com/word-club for Word Club. There you will find digital study materials and grade level spelling lists.
- Study word lists!
- Participate in grade level spelling bee: Friday, February 17th during school hours.
- Top 4 finishers in each grade level (1st-6th) will advance to the Halley Elementary School-wide Spelling Bee: Monday, March 6th from 6:00-8:00 pm.
- The school champion will advance to the Fairfax County Spelling Bee: Sunday, March 19th at 2:00 PM at Lake Braddock Secondary School.
- The county champion will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee held in late May, 2023.
- Snow dates will be handled on an as needed basis.
Please contact your classroom teacher for a listing of the words to study or our reading specialist, Tammy Anderson tlanderson1@fcps.edu with questions.
We are so happy to have the spelling bee return to Halley!
Resources for Families of
Students with Disabilities
SEPTA, the Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association, was created to empower and connect families, students, and educators to ensure students with disabilities develop their full potential as individuals and community members. Learn more or become a member on the SEPTA website.
The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is a state mandated Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). Parents/guardians, students, teachers, administrators, staff, and others interested in special education at FCPS are welcome and encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas, and/or public comment related to the unmet needs of students with disabilities.
FCPS’ Office of Special Education Procedural Support provides guidance to staff, families, and students in areas related to the implementation of and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended.
Families of students in special education programs can find more resources in the Special Education Handbook for Parents. (Translations are available from the Parent Resource Center (PRC).)
The PRC offers free webinars, consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Their YouTube channel includes videos of workshops and webinars for families and educators to support student success. Sign up for their newsletter to receive information on upcoming webinars and other resources. Please contact the PRC with any questions at prc@fcps.edu or call 703-204-2941.
Kathy Murphy, the assistant ombuds for special education, provides information and support to parents/caregivers and students regarding special education and Section 504 services. Staff in the Office of the Ombuds believe that by being transparent and connecting families with available supports and services, children with special needs can equitably access public education.
Contact the ombuds by submitting a question, calling 571-423-4014, or emailing ombuds@fcps.edu.
Techstravaganza 2023
Annual STEM activity fair for students of ALL AGES
Saturday, May 13, 2023
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FREE ENTRY
Event website: TJTechstrav.org
Contact: TwistCoordinators@gmail.com
Dual Language Immersion
Program Registration
Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 23. Current pre-k students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion programs for the 2023-24 school year.
Programs are available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Visit the DLI registration page for more information on where the programs are offered.
Parents who are interested in the DLI programs in FCPS are encouraged to attend an informational meeting at their school site. Meetings will begin on January 11. Details regarding access to virtual meetings will be available on the Dual Language Immersion registration page by the meeting date.
Get more information on DLI programs and registration
January Positivity Project Trait:
Self-Control / Patience
 Halley Families,
This week month our Halley school community will be focusing on the character strengths of Patience/ Self-Control. Self-control means you can control your emotions and behaviors. You think before you act.
Self-control is the act of managing behavior in a way that positively influences goal attainment and living up to standards. Possessing this strength protects people from destabilizing emotional extremes. Those with self-control can limit impulsive behavior. They are able to experience and navigate difficulty while remaining poised. Self-control does not mean a lack of thoughts, feelings, or impulses; it just means you have command over them.
A group’s ability to demonstrate self-control often appears in the form of “self-monitoring.” This means the individuals demonstrate honesty with one another about successful group practices. When things are unsuccessful, group members can adjust roles in the interest of overall group success.
To practice and encourage the character strength of self-control with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.
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YOUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
We are honored to work with you this year and will work every day to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. We can't do it alone. Please contact us if there is anything we can do to further support your child's learning and experience at Halley. We are here to listen and partner with you to help your child have a successful school year!
Your Halley Administrative Team,
Mrs. Peerman, Principal
Mrs. Johnson-Tyler, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Zamora, Assistant Principal
Mark Your Calendar
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January 16- Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday (No School)
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January 25- End of Second Quarter- 2-hour early release
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January 26 -Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
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January 27-Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
 
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