Dear Haycock Families,
Thank you to the parent and student volunteers for organizing and the many families for attending a wonderful PTA STEAM Night on Thursday. It was a great opportunity for our community to gather around our shared STEAM interests.
If you haven't seen the Best Elementary Schools in Virginia report put out by U.S. News and World Report, take a look here. We are so thankful for the time, effort, and hard work of our staff and students.
Please note that FCPS schools and offices will be closed Wednesday-Friday this week, November 22-24.
Stay abreast of the McLean Elementary Schools capacity/boundary issues and decisions and how these decisions will impact Haycock here.
We wish your family a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving. We are deeply grateful for every Haycock student and family. Haycock is a better place because you are here.❤
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
November 22, 23 and 24 - Thanksgiving Holiday/No school for students and staff/ Office will be closed
Tuesday, November 28- Picture retake day
Saturday, December 2- PTA Skate Night at Fairfax Ice Arena (6:45-8:15 pm)
December 4-8- Book Fair
Monday, December 4- PTA Meeting (virtual) 7:00 p.m. Here is the link to join
Tuesday, December 5- Book Fair Family Night 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 5- Strings and Chorus Concert 6:30-8:00 in the gym
Wednesday, December 6- Strings and Chorus concert for students 10:00 a.m.
Friday, December 15- AAP Referrals Due students grade 3-6 (see information below)
December 18 to January 2- Winter Break/No school for students and staff
2023-24 School Year Calendar
Haycock Book Fair December 4-8
Haycock’s Book Fair is December 4-8.
Family night is Tuesday December 5th, 5:30-8:30pm
If you would like help with our Book Fair, sign up here.
Feel free to contact Ms. Sklar with any questions at jsklar@fcps.edu
SCA Service Project – Winter Clothing Drive – Nov. 28-Dec. 8
The SCA Officers are collecting donations of winter clothing items for a fellow FCPS Elementary School. Please send in new OR gently used & washed children’s coats, hats, mittens/gloves (kid sizes for grades K-6 accepted, mostly older kids’ sizes needed). Drop off any donations in the labeled collection boxes near the cafeteria.
 STEAM Night - Thank you PTA!
SCA Spirit Days – Dec 11-15
Monday, Dec. 11 – Trade shoes for Holiday Socks/Slippers
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – Holiday/Winter Head Gear
Wednesday, Dec. 13 - Winter Team Costume
Thursday, Dec. 14 - Holiday/Winter Top Day
Friday, Dec 15 – PJ Day/Read In Day!
Advanced Academics Program Referrals- Window Closes December 15
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-6 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form to Ms. Laura Chami at lchami@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2023.
The window for families to submit a referral for full-time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted under any circumstance.
Submitting a referral form for full-time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for full-time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Ms. Laura Chami at lchami@fcps.edu
Referrals for subject-specific and part-time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for subject-specific AAP or part-time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for full-time AAP next fall.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
AAP Referral Office Hours with AART
If you would like time to go over any AAP referral questions with Ms. Chami, our AART, please sign up for a time slot using this link.
Staying Healthy This Cold/Flu Season
Cases of RSV, the flu, and other viruses often rise this time of year. It is important for students to wash their hands regularly and cover their coughs and sneezes. Please monitor your child’s health daily and keep them at home if they are sick. Visit FCPS' Health and Safety Guidance webpage for more tips.
Community Review of Elementary English Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources
FCPS will adopt new Elementary School Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources for the 2024-25 school year. Public review of the recommended materials is part of the process for selecting new resources.
You may access the resources in person and online from Wednesday, November 15, until Friday, December 15, at noon. Digital materials for public review and comment will be available on the Elementary Language Arts Basal Resource Review webpage. Those reviewing instructional materials may complete an electronic comment sheet that will be available on the webpage during the review period. Visit FCPS' website for instructions on how to view hard copies of the instructional materials at Pimmit Hills Center. The Elementary Language Arts team will be there to answer questions Friday, December 1, 4-8 p.m., and Saturday, December 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. All community feedback will be shared with the review committee and School Board.
FCPS Cares
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 below, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.
Please submit the staff member name for recognition here.
 6th grade explores HEMLOCK
 ART Show
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