HES School House News
April 13, 2023
Upcoming Events
Friday, April 14- Teacher Workday- Student Holiday- No School for Students- Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday, April 14-Thursday, April 20 – SCA Purple Up Spirit Week
Friday, April 21 – Holiday – Eid al Fitr – School Closed
SOL Testing Dates
The tentative SOL testing dates which are subject to change are listed on our school website.
For more information on FCPS student tests and assessments.
2023-24 Kindergarten and New Student Registration
We look forward to welcoming our newest Hawks to Hayfield ES for the 2023-24 school year. All information pertaining to registration, including eligibility and forms is outlined on our student registration page on our HES website where you can make a registration appointment.
Yearbook Sale - Online Orders Only
LAST DAY TO ORDER APRIL 14, 2023
Order your 2022-2023 Hayfield Elementary Yearbook now. The price is $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.
FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the remarkable history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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Remember to Check Lost and Found
Our lost and found is overflowing with items. If you think your child may be missing an item, please come to school between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and look through the lost and found located in our front lobby.
Any items not picked up on the last day of school, June 16, will be donated to local charity organizations.
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Purple Up Spirit Week!
Join in spirit week for an opportunity for our school to visibly show our support and thank our military children for their strength and sacrifice.
Monday, April 17- Patriotic Day (wear red, white and blue or stars and stripes)
Tuesday, April 18 - Camo Day (wear your camouflage)
Wednesday, April 19 - Purple UP for Military Children Day (wear Purple)
Thursday, April 20 – Earth Day (wear blues and greens)
Friday, April 21 - NO SCHOOL
News From Our Family Liaison
We want to continue to learn about your interests and needs within the Hayfield community. This short survey will be available throughout the school year to provide input for the Family Engagement Programs at HES.
The Parent Resource Center offers a variety of resources for family liaisons and families, including free webinars, a free lending library, and free consultations. Please contact the Parent Resource Center at 703-204-3941 or prc@fcps.edu for help accessing the materials.
New Books
- The explosive child: a new approach for understanding and parenting easily frustrated, chronically inflexible children
- Social skills and adaptive behavior in learners with autism spectrum disorders
- It's my way or the highway: turning bossy into flexible and assertive
- Unplugged play. Grade school: 216 activities & games for ages 6-10
- Challenges for LGBTQ teens
- Grief in children: a handbook for adults
- Let them play: the power & joy of mindful sports parenting
FCPS Multilingual Family Podcast to hear timely, important information related to school news. The podcasts are produced in conjunction with Family and School Partnerships, the Offices for ESOL Services and Professional Learning and Equity with the support of Digital Learning Resource Services.
Marily Grotz
Family Liaison
Hayfield Elementary School
Phone: 703-924-4553 Cell: 571-296-6011
Email: mgrotz@fcps.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm
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Military Matters - For Our Military Families
April is Month of the Military Child - Let’s Celebrate
HES Military Child “Wall of Fame”
Don’t forget to send in your military family picture anytime throughout April and May to celebrate “Month of the Military Child” and “Military Family Appreciation Month”.
Military Child Wall of Fame Family HES Student Template.pdf
Visit to Hayfield Elementary School from the Hayfield Secondary JROTC
Save the Date: April 18 - 9 a.m. at HES
Hayfield JROTC is supporting “Month of the Military Child” with a visit to HES. Cadets in Uniform will demonstrate their formal Drill and Ceremony for students.
Get Ready to “Purple Up” on Wednesday, April 19 for “FCPS Purple Up Day”. April is Month of the Military Child – a time to recognize and honor military kids. Show your support for our military kids. Wear your FCPS Purple Up! T-Shirt or anything purple to celebrate!!
April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families. Hayfield is proud to be a Purple Star School. The Purple Star designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated their commitment to meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families.
Operation Purple Camps & Family Retreats - Free
Each year, the National Military Family Association offers “Operation Purple” Summer Camps and Operation Family Retreat opportunities. These programs are provided exclusively for military kids and families and are free of charge. Check out the various programs offered:
Operation Purple Camp, Operation Family Retreats, One Day Operation Family Retreats, Operation Purple Healing Adventures, Operation Purple Summer Challenge (virtual)
https://www.militaryfamily.org/programs/operation-purple/
Free Tax Filing, Made for the Military
Filing taxes with MilTax means no cost, no matter what. MilTax is a benefit earned through military service, so make sure eligible service members know they can file free and schedule a consultation with a tax expert.
Help them file free with MilTax.
For additional support and resources for military-connected students and families,
Please contact:
Shelly Oberst, LCSW
Military & Family Life Counselor
Hayfield Elementary School
Cell: 571-386-7884
obersts@magellanfederal.com
Upcoming PTA Events
May 8-12 - Staff Appreciation Week "Our Teachers Rock!" Donations being accepted now through HES PTA website.
After School Enrichment Classes Registration
After school enrichment classes start NEXT WEEK, April 17!! Enrollment is open this week and closes on Sunday. The session will run for 8 classes from April 17 - June 9 (make up week will be the week of June 12). Classes include art, cooking, STEM, Chess, Yoga, and Theater! Click here to learn about course offerings!
Questions? Please contact the Enrichment Committee at enrichment@hespta.com
Calling All Volunteers!
Cafeteria Helpers
Library Volunteers - 4th quarter sign up will be sent out the week after Spring Break
Questions about volunteering at HES? Contact Julie Doyle at volunteercoordinator@hayfieldespta.com
Interested in volunteering in an Executive Board or Committee Chair position contact Annemarie O'Donnell at president@hespta.com
Order online HERE to support families in our Hayfield Hawk community.
PTA Membership
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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