HES School House News - January 26

HES School House News

January 26, 2023


Upcoming Events

 January 26 - Staff Development Day (no school for students)

                       Office Hours 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

January 27 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)

                      Office Hours 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

February 3- National Wear Red Day- Help your heart by making good food choices, getting exercise, and getting regular check-ups with your doctor.

February 20- Schools and Offices are closed for President’s Day


2023 CTE Summer Enrichment Tech Adventure Camp

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning an engaging summer enrichment program for students! For our current kindergarten to 6th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp. Registration opens February 1. For more information and registration information.  


Substance Abuse Conversations

Monday, January 30, Hayfield Secondary will host an important conversation for parents around the dangers of drugs and alcohol but most importantly how to engage your children in this discussion. The night will consist of a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist sharing information about drugs and how parents can support their children. School SROs/police detectives and Fairfax-Falls Church CSB managers will be present to present relevant information and to answer questions. For those who are unable to attend in-person, a virtual option is scheduled through the Parent Resource Center for 3/21/2023.

For more information: https://hayfieldes.fcps.edu/event/substance-abuse-conversations


How to Talk About Alcohol Safety

Stores have been packed with holiday savings, credit cards have been charged, and food has been consumed. The holidays are often a time for family and friends to come together and create lasting memories with one another. The matching holiday pajamas leave a lasting impression on social media, but what impression does your relationship with alcohol leave on your child. Although difficult, conversations about alcohol safety are necessary. When consuming alcoholic beverages around young people, consider the message you would like for them to receive. Have you caught yourself saying any of the following: “I need a drink,” “a drink would help me relax,” or “wine helps me sleep better at night”. These statements could inadvertently cause your child to believe that alcohol is a suitable replacement for healthy coping strategies. 

It’s never too early to have age-appropriate conversations with your child about alcohol. About 10% of children say they have tried alcohol and that number increases to 50% by the time they are 15 (SAMHSA). Early and frequent conversations about alcohol and other drugs tend to be more effective than having “the talk” once. If you choose to not have the conversation with your child as a parent, they will still have the conversation with their peers. Silence communicates as loudly as a verbal conversation, so it’s up to you to decide what message is explicitly shared. 

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.

Sources & Resources

Why You Should Talk With Your Child About Alcohol and Other Drugs

Talk, They Hear You 

FCPS SAPS Program


Yearbook Sale

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.

 


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.

For information on applying and informational meetings, please visit https://www.fcps.edu//sites/default/files/media/forms/BackpackLetterEnglish.pdf


Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:

  • Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
    • Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
  • Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
  • Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
    • Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Remember to Check Lost and Found

Missing a jacket, hoodie or coat? It could be in our lost and found!  The lost and found is overflowing with items.  If you think your child may be missing an item, please come to school between 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and look through the lost and found.


News From Our Family Liaison

Future Family Engagement programs are in the planning stage.  If you would like to provide feedback to guide offerings for HES families let me know by completing this survey.  Click on the hyperlink to be taken to the survey.  Email mgrotz@fcps.edu with issues or questions.  Although I will not be hosting a family coffee in February there are many opportunities to engage next month at Hayfield Elementary through the Parent Teacher Association (PTA).  More information is provided below under HES PTA News. I look forward to meeting more families at these upcoming events.

 

Stuff the Bus!  Fight Hunger in our Neighborhoods

Donation Locations:

  • Saturday, Feb 4: Mount Vernon Shoppers (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) 7660 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22306 United Community
  • Saturday, Feb 11: Kingstowne Walmart (9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.) 5885 Kingstowne Blvd., Alexandria, VA 22315 Koinonia

For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/FfxStufftheBus

 

Marily Grotz

Family Liaison

Hayfield Elementary School

Phone: 703-924-4553  Cell: 571-296-6011

Email: mgrotz@fcps.edu

Office Hours:  Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

 


Military Matters - For Our Military Families

Opportunities to Read Together as a Family -

Winter Reading Program - Fort Belvoir Army MWR

All readers of all ages will earn prizes for completing all their reading milestones during the program. Need a library account? Call 703-805-4244 or email the librarian for remote account creation.

Register

Track you time

United Through Reading

United Through Reading connects military families who are separated – for deployment or military assignment – by providing the bonding experience of shared story time.

No matter the distance between them, families stay connected through story time video recordings and books sent to military families. These stories ease the stress of time apart due to military duty, maintain positive emotional connections, and cultivate a love of reading and childhood literacy.

 

Upcoming Parent Webinars – Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)

Building Test Taking Confidence in Mobile Elementary Student 01/24/23 - noon

Test Taking and Transition: Confidence in Middle and High School Students 01/24/23 – noon

Military Child Education Coalition supports all military-connected children by educating, advocating, and collaborating to resolve education challenges associated with the military lifestyle. MCEC offers webinars, podcasts, and more resources.  

 

Tax Time is Coming, Get Started Now for Free

MilTax Software Launches January 17

Free tax filing assistance. Service members can get pro tax help and can file their 2022 taxes with MilTax starting Jan. 17. Get free assistance this tax season — Must log into Military OneSource to create an account.

 

For additional support and resources please contact:

Shelly Oberst, LCSW

Military & Family Life Counselor

Hayfield Elementary School

Cell: 571-386-7884

obersts@magellanfederal.com

 


Hayfield PTA

Cards for a Cause Fundraiser

Hayfield ES PTA is running a card fundraiser to raise funds to assist with spring field trips. The fundraiser runs from January 20 - February 3.

The Cards for a Cause Fundraising Program offers five keepsake boxed sets of 30 or more beautifully embellished cards with matching envelopes. The five box options are: All Occasion Box #1, All Occasion Box #2, Thanks and Blanks, Kids Birthday, and Holiday Cards.

To order cards please visit: https://form.jotform.com/223417113322139

 

After School Enrichment

After School Enrichment starts next week!! There are some classes that still have spots available and we will accept late registrations (with pro-rated fees as applicable). 

If you are interested in a late enrollment, please email enrichment@hespta.com.

Classes available for late registration are:

Monday: Art; Maters in the Afternoon (3rd - 6th grade)

Tuesday: Art: Nailed It! (3rd - 6th grade)

Tuesday: Chess, open to all ages

Wednesday: Yoga, open to all ages

Thursday: Yoga, open to all ages

 

PTA Meeting - Tuesday, February 7  at 7 p.m.

The PTA meeting has been moved due to Valentine’s Day please join us virtually on ZOOM for a general membership meeting and presentation from Melinda Snyder, Technology Specialist, on Internet Safety.  Meeting zoom link will be shared on the HES PTA website calendar. 

 

Read-a-fun Fundraiser! 

More information coming soon.

 

2023 HESPTA Spelling Bee 

Wednesday, February 22 at 6-8 p.m., in the Hayfield Elementary Cafeteria (HES) Register by Thursday, February 16th at hayfieldespta.ptboard.com

 

Get ready to BINGO!!!

BINGO will be held on Sunday, February 26 at the Hayfield Secondary School - Cafeteria. Flyers were sent home in Thursday folders last week.  You can also find updates on the HES PTA website. Doors will open at 5 pm and Bingo will start promptly at 6pm. We will play 10 Bingo games and raffle off prizes throughout the event.

We are seeking donations from local businesses within the community. This is an excellent opportunity for local businesses to engage and support families in the community we all share.  If you know of any businesses that would be willing to donate gift cards donations to raffle at the event or if you would like to make a personal gift card donation, please contact Jeanne Scott and Michelle Beckman, PTA Bingo Co-Chairs, at bingo2@hespta.com with any questions.

~ Jeanne Scott and Michelle Beckman, PTA Bingo Co-Chairs

 

Calling All Volunteers!

Library Volunteers

Cafeteria Helpers

Questions about volunteering at HES?  Contact Julie Doyle at volunteercoordinator@hayfieldespta.com

Amazon Wish List

Order online HERE to support families in our Hayfield Hawk community. You can also support teachers and classrooms by selecting Hayfield Elementary School PTA as your AmazonSmile charity and the PTA will receive donations for your purchases.

Join the PTA

Become a member of the PTA and check out upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Questions about membership? Contact Jenn Benecke at vp@hespta.com

 


 

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