Dear Haycock Families,
Thank you for your geneoristy for the Kids Heart Health fundraiser this past week. Many of our teachers participated in the jump roping which was great fun for our students.
Please visit the McLean Pyramid Art Show at the McLean Community Center from March 1-11. There is a reception on Thursday, March 9 from 4:30-6:00. Stop by if you are able to see the work of many of our Haycock artists.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad Division B Team! They placed third at the VASO TJ Tournament and will be proceeding to the state tournament on March 25. We are Haycock proud of them. Thank you to the many parents who have assisted with providing this opportunity for our students.
This month, we have incorporated opportunities for our students to learn about and celebrate the many contributions of Black Americans. Students have shared information on the morning news, resources have been shared with teachers, and there are many displays around the halls of Haycock that feature artifacts and art from Black culture. Ask your student what new information they learned during Black History Month.
We are looking forward to celebrating the many diverse cultures represented at Haycock on Thursday, March 16 for Heritage Night. We hope to see you there!
With appreciation for your partnership,
Liz Beaty, Principal embeaty@fcps.edu
Heather Boyd, AP HABoyd@fcps.edu
Jody Delaney, AP jmdelaney@fcps.edu
Important Upcoming Dates
March 1-11th- McLean Pyramid Youth Art Show at McLean Community Center- Reception on March 9
March 1-31- SCA March Madness Book Challenge
Thursday, March 2- Two Hour - Early Release for students at 4:05
Friday, March 3- Teacher Workday
Tuesday, March 7- Class and Group Picture Day (see information below)
Friday, March 10- Haycock Spelling Bee by invitation
Monday, March 13 and March 20- 2nd Grade Field Trip to Riverbend Park
Wednesday and Thursday, March 15/16- 3rd Grade Field Trip to Frying Pan Park
Wednesday, March 15- Safe Community Coalition Speaker (Lynn Lyons) at McLean Community Center 7-9 pm
Thursday, March 16- Haycock Heritage Night 6:00-8:00 pm (see information below)
Wednesday, March 29- PTA Meeting (virtual) at 7:00 pm
Friday, March 31- Author Visit for grades 2-6 (Local author Elliott Smith)
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Intentions for the 2023-24 School Year
We have begun collecting information to confirm out enrollments for the next school year 2023-24. This information is important to us because staffing is based on enrollment. If you know that your child is NOT RETURNING to Haycock ES, please complete this google form below. If your child is a 6th grader or if they will be back at Haycock next year, there is no need to complete the form.
Student's Intention for 2023-24
Morning Kiss and Ride Reminders
Reminders for parents dropping students off in the Kiss and Ride line:
- Please remain in your car- safety patrols are present to open doors and help students get out of the car
- Please move all the way forward in the line as directed by staff members and patrols before letting students out of the car
- Please follow the directions of staff members assisting with Kiss and Ride- they are trying to move the traffic through the line as quickly as possible
We thank you for your cooperation!
Kids Heart Health Thank You!
Thank you so much to the Haycock community for donating to the Kids Heart Challenge over the last few weeks. As of this week, we have raised a little over $12,000!! All of the money will go directly to the American Heart Association.
Thank you so much to the grown-ups at home who were able to join their children during physical education classes. The kiddos were so excited to show off their jump rope skills to you.
As a final reminder, Friday, March 3rd, at 9:00 a.m. donations will stop being collected. At this time, I will be submitting the total donation amount to the American Heart Association. Larger prizes and gift sets will be distributed in a few weeks after I have received and sorted them here at Haycock.
Ms. Hecht
Heritage Night- Save the Date- March 16
Heritage Night will be on March 16th from 6pm-8pm. This is our first time having the event post-Covid and we are so excited to get it going again, as it has been one of Haycock's most popular events that celebrates the wonderful diversity of our school community.
There are many ways to participate:
-Bring a dish from your culture to share
-Set up a table in the gym to present/share about your culture
-Sing, dance, play an instrument, or perform a skit to share about your culture
-Help set up and/or clean up- it takes a lot of work to make these events happen and we would love to have your help!
Please sign up here: https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html...
While we encourage everyone to participate in one of the ways above, it is most certainly not necessary! Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy learning about each other's backgrounds. This event is great for all ages/grades.
We will post more details as the date gets closer, so stay tuned!
In the meantime, if you have any questions please email leahsocha@gmail.com
Summer Programs
We have received some questions about summer programs. This year, the summer programs for Haycock and the other McLean pyramid elementary schools will be held at Kent Gardens Elementary. Based on the criteria for the Bridge to Kindergarten and SOAR programs, students will be invited to these Haycock summer programs, and this will be communcated to parents in the near future. Right now, we are in the process of learning the criteria, the structure, and the schedule for these summer programs.
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
Friday, March 3, 2023, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Register for SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
Kindergarten Registration and Orientation Information
We are excited to start planning for our incoming class of Kindergarten students. If you have a rising Kindergarten student, please complete this registration form . Once you have completed this form, our registrar, Yujin Choi, will contact you with further information. If you have questions, you can contact her at ychoi2@fcps.edu
Our Kindergarten Orientation will take place at Haycock on Thursday, April 13, 3:15- 4:15. This event is for parents and our incoming students.
If you plan to attend our Kindergarten Orientation, please complete this google form to sign up. We look forward to getting to know your students and welcoming our future Cougars!
TJ Techstravaganza 2023
The 19th annual Techstravaganza on May 13, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, VA, and we would like to invite Haycock students to attend Techstravaganza. Admission is free, food will be for sale, and we hope that you can spread the word in your school! Here is our registration link: https://tinyurl.com/techstrav2023tix.
More information about the event can be found on our website at tjtechstrav.org. Thank you so much, and please let us know if you have any questions!
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