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- February 23 - PTA Spelling Bee; 6-8 p.m.; Cafeteria
- March 5 - Presidential Primary (No school for students) - Office hours; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- March 8 - Military Families PTA Parent Coffee; 8:30 a.m.; Cafeteria
- March 8 – Last Day to Buy an FCPS Purple Up! T-shirt
- March 15 - PTA Bingo; 6 p.m.; HSS
- March 21 - PTA Meeting; 7 p.m.
- March 22 - End of 3rd Quarter
- March 25-29 - Spring Break (School/Office closed)
See the complete school year calendar
 There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.
FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.
Dear Hayfield Community,
We are writing to you today to address the upcoming departure of our amazing Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Lauren Keninitz. As you know, Mrs. Keninitz has been a dedicated and innovative part of our school community for the past two years, inspiring and nurturing our students. We are incredibly grateful for her contributions and wish her all the best in her new position as an Elementary School Science Educational Specialist.
We understand that Mrs. Keninitz's absence may raise concerns about the future of our Advanced Academic Programs (AAP). Unfortunately, we are not able to secure a full-time replacement at this time.
However, we want to assure you that we are committed to supporting our learners and are currently exploring alternative solutions to ensure their continued academic and social development. To facilitate a smooth transition, Mrs. Keninitz will continue to support at Hayfield multiple days per week for the next few weeks. We are working to secure a substitute teacher who will provide instruction for Mrs. Keninitz’s pull-out groups as well as push into classes to support Critical and Creative Thinking and AAP lessons in grades K - 2. Mrs. Keninitz will be providing the plans for this substitute to align with AAP program goals. While this is not a full-time AART replacement, it will offer continued support to our students. Mrs. Keninitz will also continue to support Hayfield with establishing our full-time AAP program and with screening for school-based services for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year.
Our classroom teachers have experience with AAP curricular resources and strategies and will continue to effectively differentiate their instruction for advanced learners within the classroom. We are confident that through collaborative efforts, we can continue to provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment for all our students, including our advanced learners.
We acknowledge that this is a challenging situation, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. We value your feedback and are committed to working together to create the best possible learning experience for all our students.
Sincerely,
Jessica Lewis & Seamus O'Connor
To celebrate the careers in our community, our students would love to hear and learn some interesting facts about your job. Please use the following Flipgrid link to post a one-minute video highlighting your career. During the month of April, teachers will play these videos for their class. We want to know about what you do for a living. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact one of the counselors.
Flipgrid link:
https://flip.com/ae62a73a
Thank you for sharing about your job with us!!
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts.
If you are interested in sending your student to an elementary magnet school program, consider attending a school-based information night at Hunters Woods Elementary School, Bailey’s Primary Elementary School, or Bailey’s Upper Elementary School.
Information nights will provide an opportunity to learn about individual school programs, student eligibility, the lottery process, and transportation.
Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12. Get more information about the schools, their programs, and locations.
Family Resource Center The Family Resource Center offers FREE webinars for adults to support the success of all students.
Behavior Solution Series for Elementary and Secondary Families – Join FCPS Behavior Intervention Services staff for help encouraging positive communication and behavior at home.
- Taming Tantrums and More, Friday, March 15 (Click the link above to register.)
Summer Camp Registration is Underway!
TAX Help
- Fairfax County Public Library – our local library is Kingstowne located at 6500 Landsdowne Centre Dr, Alexandria, VA 22315 https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/tax-help-library
- Free tax preparation help is available for families through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or 703-533-5702 (please leave a message) and AARP TaxAide by virtual or in-person appointment only. The deadline for filing taxes this year is Monday, April 15, 2024. VITA is for families with a combined household income of $64,000 or less. There is no age or income limit for AARP.
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
Stay informed with the latest PTA news here:
hayfieldespta.ptboard.com
facebook.com/HayfieldElementaryPTA
instagram.com/hayfieldespta
Career Night planning is underway and we need presenters from a variety of professions! Register here today: http://tinyurl.com/49p8h9n6
Dates to Remember:
TONIGHT! February 23rd: Fourth Fridays-Spelling Bee (6-8pm)
March 1st-15th: Read-a-Thon
March 11th-15th: Book Fair
March 15th: Bingo Night http://tinyurl.com/hesbingo24
March 21st: PTA Meeting
It’s not too late to join the PTA and get involved! Our school is better when we all work together! Sign-up here*: http://tinyurl.com/45w8r7vz
*A PTBoard account must be created in order to access this page. PTBoard is a free service.
Military Families Parent Coffee
Join Us for a Mix & Mingle Social
Whether you’re new to Hayfield or looking to reconnect with other parents, come join us. Feel free to ask questions and/or share resources. If you can stop by for a few minutes or stay for the hour, we’re excited to see you!
March 8th @ 8:30am - HES Cafeteria
Registration is encouraged but not required.
Contact Laura Blewett – HES PTA Purple Star Military Liaison, purplestar@hespta.com
or
Shelly Oberst, HES Military & Family Life Counselor, obersts@magellanfederal.com
for more information.
https://forms.gle/DqFAHbcqvxnSE1J78
Purple Up T-Shirts Available for Purchase
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child and on Purple Up! Day!
FCPS Purple Up! t-shirts are available for purchase now through Friday, March 8, 2024 here. The shirts highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,000 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!
“You’ve Made the Grade” – AAFES – Exchange
The “You Made the Grade” program is designed to reward students, 1st-12th grade, for above-average academic achievement and to inspire them to work that much harder.
Qualifying students can receive a You Made the Grade Rewards gift card by presenting a valid military ID card and proof of an overall “B” average or better to their local Exchange. Straight “A” students will get a $20 Rewards gift card and overall “B” average students will get a $10 Rewards gift card, along with a coupon sheet to take advantage of their Exchange’s amazing retail, services, and food offers.
https://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/you-made-the-grade/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/f8KFqv8h1hRtFaSe/?mibextid=WC7FNe
Shelly Oberst, LCSW
Military & Family Life Counselor
Hayfield Elementary School
Cell: 571-386-7884
obersts@magellanfederal.com
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