Read Across America Week
March 4th – 8th
Please join us for Read Across America Spirit Week! School spirit days serve to foster a sense of Hornet Nation community and pride within the school by bringing students and staff together through shared experiences, promoting a positive and vibrant school culture.
They also create opportunities for creativity, engagement, and celebration of achievements, contributing to a memorable and cohesive educational environment. Participation in school spirit days is optional.
Upcoming Events
March 4-8 - Read Across America Week
March 5 - Primary Voting (No School)
March 25-29 - Spring Break
April 1-2: Teacher Workday/Staff Development Day,
No School For Students
Kindergarten Orientation, April 2nd
We are excited to welcome our rising Kindergarteners for the 2024-2025 school year. Kindergarten Orientation for incoming kindergarten students and their parents will be held on Wednesday, 2nd at 2:30pm.
Details are in the works and more info to come. Please save the date and mark your calendars! If you have a child who will be age 5 on or before September 30, 2024, then it is time to register your child for the 2024-2025 school year.
We request that you begin the registration process as soon as possible.
Registration information and forms are available online at: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration.
For questions, contact our Administrative Assistant, Nicole Kendall, at 703-551-5700.
March 5 Presidential Primary
The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.
Therefore, March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day. As outlined in Regulation 4421, School Planning Days are directed by school-based Administrators in order to devote time to school improvement efforts, including collaboration around data, common assessments, responsive instruction, etc.
Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as on other professional workdays.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Parents/guardians have a huge influence on students when it comes to attendance. Attending school regularly helps students feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Good attendance will help students do well in high school, college, and at work.
School Year Routines
- Maintain regular bedtime and morning routines to help your child develop a habit of on-time attendance.
- Talk to your child about why going to school everyday is important unless they are sick.
- Don’t let your child stay home unless they are truly sick.
- If your child seems reluctant to go to school, find out why and talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make him feel comfortable and excited about learning. Keep in mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
- When possible, avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
Reach out to your child’s teacher or school counselor if you are experiencing tough times such as unstable housing, transportation or health problems.
Do You Know Where FCPS Funding Comes From?
The majority of FCPS funding is requested from the Fairfax County government, which generates its revenue from real estate and personal property taxes. The Commonwealth of Virginia provides the next largest source of revenue to FCPS through state aid and sales tax. The rest of the funding comes from a variety of sources, including federal aid and tuition for non-county residents. (The numbers above represent the FY 2025 proposed school operating fund in millions.)
FCPS does not have the authority to impose taxes and may only charge fees where the Commonwealth of Virginia has granted specific authority. Learn more about FCPS’ FY 2025 Advertised Budget.
Coming this Sunday to your email inbox...
The bi-annual FCPS Family Engagement Survey! This is your chance to give feedback on your school's welcoming environment, communication, and other topics. Learn more on the FCPS website:
https://bit.ly/FESURVEY2024
CPR Training Opportunity
Narcan Training Opportunity
Halley Elementary Families!
Please hear us say a HUGE “Thank you!” to our students, staff, and donors for this incredible Halley Elementary Glow Run fundraiser.
Here are our final stats:
- We raised $18,000 for SEL Incentives, Instructional materials, and Classroom Libraries. This will directly impact our students and staff!
- Our students completed 12,180 laps combined to help our school!
- We celebrated our community coming together and created unforgettable memories at our Halley Elementary Glow Run event.
Thank you for your support of our school. We’re grateful for our Halley Elementary community!
Box Tops for Halley Elementary School
- The Halley PTO has reinstated the BoxTops Fundraiser! To participate in this easy, zero fee fundraiser simply download the Box Tops for Education app on your mobile device, search for and assign William Halley Elementary School as your school and scan your grocery receipts.
- Use referal code GHC77IGT.
- Don't forget to share this information with family and friends who can donate from anywhere as long as they have Halley Elementary School selected as their school donation choice.
Contact the PTO at williamhalleypto@gmail.com with your questions and comments.
Please also visit our website (PTBoard - Halley Elementary PTO)to sign up for volunteer opportunities, today.
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