Dear Haycock Families,
We look forward to celebrating our teachers and staff members this week. You can submit a recorded message thanking and celebrating our school's amazing teachers and staff. Your video message may be selected to share with our teachers and community members on FCPS' website and social media channels throughout Teacher Appreciation Week.
Our strings and chorus students put on wonderful concerts last week. Heartfelt thanks to Ms. Blitch, Ms. Howell, Mr. Deal, Ms. Blaha, and Ms Clark, our strings and general music teachers! We hope to see many of you this Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. for our spring band concert.
We will meet for our third and last time for the parent book group reading and exploring the ideas in Where You Go Is Not Who You Will Be by Frank Burns. Join us even if you haven't read the book on Wednesday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. using this link.
According to a recent study of elementary and middle schools, there is a 5.8% difference between April and June attendance rates. Let's work together to end the school year strong and successfully! Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources.
We begin SOL testing this week. Our students are ready! Please make sure they get a good night's rest and a good breakfast before their SOL tests. We also ask your assistance with avoiding making appointments that mean a student will be arriving late or leaving early on the testing days.
With appreciation for your partnership,
Liz Beaty, Principal embeaty@fcps.edu
Heather Boyd, AP HABoyd@fcps.edu
Jody Delaney, AP jmdelaney@fcps.edu
 Staff Appreciation Week- May 1-5
We've traveled the world
and it's very true,
There are no other staff members
quite like you!
The PTA and the Administrative team will be treating the Haycock Staff to a world of special things each day this week.
Upcoming Important Dates
May 1-5- Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 2- Band Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the gym
Wednesday, May 3- Bike and Roll to School Day (more information to come)
Wednesday, May 3- Parent Book Study-7:00 p.m. virtual discussion about the book Where You Go Is Not Who You Will Be: here is the link to join us (even if you haven't read the book)
Wednesday, May 10- Suicide Prevention Workshop provided by the PTA in the library, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 10- Lunch salad bar begins at Haycock
Monday, May 15- Kindergarten field trip to the GMU Center for the Arts
Monday, May 22- Second grade field trip to the National Zoo
Friday, June 2- Field Day
Monday, June 5- McLean HS Graduation Walk- Haycock alums return 2:00-2:30 to walk the halls once again
Tuesday, June 7- Parent Volunteer Tea (more information to come)
Thursday, June 8- Fourth Grade field trip- trout release
Thursday, June 15- Sixth Grade Celebration
Friday, June 16- Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony
Friday, June 16- Last day of school- 2 hour early release at 2:05
FCPS 2022-23 School Year Calendar
Wednesday, May 3, is the official Bike to School Day. Plan your ride whether you ride to school, to a park, or just within your neighborhood.
There are bike racks located near the flag pole to lock up bikes. If there is no room in the front, you may lock your bike or scooter up to the outside of the basketball courts near the playground. After you have secured your bike or scooter, make your way through door #1 under the awning to receive your sticker for participating. On a first come, first served basis, we will also be handing out wristbands as well as reflectors. Students may choose either the wristband or reflector as supplies last. Please let Mrs. Hecht or Mr. Wilcox know if you have any questions.
SOL Testing Dates- Grades 3-6
Below is the testing schedule for the month of May. Please ensure that your student is well-rested and has a good breakfast before their tests. If possible, avoid making appointments for your students on these days.
3rd Gr: May 5 (Reading), May 17 (Math)
4th Gr: May 9 (Reading), May 16 (Math)
5th Gr: May 4 (Reading), May 12 (Science), May 18 (Math)
6th Gr: May 10 (Reading), May 19 (Math)
Salad Bar Coming to Haycock!
A salad bar is being added to our lunch line beginning on May 10. Please see this flyer to get more information about this new option for students. This short video also explains the process for selecting items from the salad bar. We are so excited that this will be a lunch option for our students.
 Congratulations to all our 6th grade students for the amazing work they did on their National History Day projects; congratulations to those who went on to the District and State National History Day competitions; and congratulations to those who are now moving onto the National competition. Heartfelt thanks for the work and dedication of the 6th grade teachers who supported and guided our students in completing these phenomenal projects.
Kent Gardens Capacity Challenges: Boundary Scoping
FCPS is exploring options to address capacity challenges at Kent Gardens Elementary School. One option being considered is a boundary change. The first step in the process is to gather initial feedback about a potential boundary scope, including which elementary schools may be included. We encourage you to share your feedback on potential boundary scope. Feedback form is open through May 10, 2023.
Please see this flyer with the link to the feedback form.
Field Day- Parent Volunteer Opportunity
Have you been looking for an opportunity to volunteer at Haycock? Well look no more!! We need volunteers to help us lead stations at this year’s Field Day. It will take place on Friday, June 2nd with a rain date of Friday, June 9th. Please complete this google form to let us know that you are interested by Monday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. If you have questions, please reach out to Nisha Hecht or Jim Wilcox, our PE teachers.
Community Conversation: School Safety and Security
FCPS will host a community conversation to discuss our approach to safety and security, and the work we do every day to keep our schools safe. Join us Monday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South Lakes High School. Registration information will be available soon..
FCPS staff and experts will review our risk assessment processes, the physical measures we already have in place to protect our students and staff, pilot programs to detect vaping, and how we communicate and collaborate with our partners when there is an incident at our schools.
Final Feedback Opportunity - Strategic Plan Survey
FCPS has almost completed the process of drafting a new Strategic Plan, which will guide our school division in the years ahead. Please participate in our brief survey regarding final input on the Strategic Plan’s draft goals, measures, and pillars. The goals are what we want for all students, and the measures are how we will determine our progress in reaching those goals. The pillars are the things that FCPS must do well to reach our goals. Your voice matters!
Preparations for the 2023-24 School Year
If your child won't be returning to Haycock next year:
Please complete this form (not for our 6th graders moving on to Longfellow)
Student's Intention for 2023-24
If you have an incoming Kindergarten student:
- Complete this form: registration form
- Our registrar, Yujin Choi, will contact you to set up an appointment
Parent Input for Class Placements for 2023-24
We are beginning preparations for the 2023-24 school year on many fronts. Every year, we ask for parent input as we make class placement decisions for the following school year. Please note that we do not take specific teacher requests. If you would like to provide your input, please complete this parent input form by May 19.
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Haycock ES. We love our Haycock staff members- let's tell them how we feel!
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