Dear Haycock Families,
It was wonderful to see many of you at the PTA Silent Auction on Saturday evening. Thank you to all the parents who worked very hard to put on such a fun event for our community and school.
Be on the lookout for the Family Engagement Survey that you should have received via email from K12 Insight. The survey window is open from March 3-March 22. See information below.
Also, please take a few minutes to complete the Principal Evaluation and Feedback survey that you should receive next Monday, March 18. Your feedback is important and valued.
We are very exited about our author visit this Friday, March 15 from Erica Perl. She will be speaking to all our students. Find out about her books on her website. If you have any questions, email Ms.Sklar (jsklar@fcps.edu) or Ms. Capozzi (htcapozzi@fcps.edu). Many thanks to the PTA for funding this fantastic opportunity for our students.
With appreciation for your partnership,
Liz Beaty, Principal embeaty@fcps.edu
Heather Boyd, AP HABoyd@fcps.edu
Cathleen Barry, Interim AP cmbarry@fcps.edu
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, March 11- Ramadan begins
Friday, March 15- Author Visit
Tuesday, March 19- Fourth Grade field trip to the Kennedy Center to hear the National Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, March 20- Kindergarten Orientation 2:30-3:30
March 25-March 29- Spring Break
Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2- Teacher work day/Staff Development- no school for students
Monday, April 8- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 11- First Grade field trip to Colvin Run Mill
Friday, April 12- Kindergarten field trip to Discovery Theater
Monday, April 15- PTA Heritage Night
Wednesday, April 17- Purple Up to support military families
Tuesday, April 23- 3rd grade field trip to Natural History Museum
Thursday, April 25- 5th grade field trip to Smithsonian Castle and Natural History Museum
Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar
Kindergarten Registration and Orientation
Orientation is March 20- 2:30 to 3:30
It's that time of year again! We are currently registering rising Kindergarten students for the 24-25 school year. We will hold an in-person Kindergarten Orientation for rising Kindergarten students and their parents on Wednesday, March 20 from 2:30-3:30.
If you have an incoming Kindergarten student:
Principal Evaluation and Feedback
On Monday, March 18, Haycock parents/guardians will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.
The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!
Ramadan Accommodations
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Haycock administrators regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Monday, March 11th. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month, Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality. Note that March 11th is an FCPS "O" day which means that there will be school but there won't be significant tests, quizzes etc. on this day. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. We do have school on these days, however tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days.
Women's History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
☀️ Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.
Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.
2023-24 Haycock Yearbook Ordering
It’s time to pre-order your 2023-24 yearbook! To pre-order your 2023-24 Haycock Elementary School yearbook, go to www.yearbookforever.com, search for “Haycock,” click “Shop the store,” and select “2023-2024.” We accept credit card, debit card, or PayPal. If you have any questions, please reach out to our parent coordinator, Emily Bradford, at haycockelementaryyearbook@gmail.com. You can also submit your photos from school field trips or school events via this email.
Family Engagement Survey
FCPS' Family Engagement Survey is open. Parents will receive the survey link via email from our independent research firm K12 Insight. Please participate - your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve our practices to best support our students. Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and Haycock. The survey is available in 10 languages. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage.
Area Summer Camps
McLean Community Center Summer Camps
Registration is now open. Check out our Summer Camp Guide to find some Olympic-sized opportunities for your child to win gold this summer! McLean Community Center is offering a wide variety of enriching camp programs this summer, including: Camp McLean; Old Firehouse Summer Camp trips; Camp Shakespeare; and weeklong camps.
McLean Project of the Arts Summer Camps
Don't miss the opportunity for your kids to spend a fun and imaginative week in both half-day or full-day camp sessions for ages 6-13. Taught by experienced classroom art teachers in our Emerson Gallery and DuVal Studio, camps begin the week of June 24 and continue through the week of August 5. Learn more here.
TJ Techstravaganza 2024
Put the annual STEM activity for students of all ages event at TJ on your calendar. The date is Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM. See this flyer for more details.
Here is the registration link:https://tinyurl.com/techstrav24.
FCPS Cares
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.
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