Sending many “good luck” wishes to you… 

Now, go on and wow everyone!

Mrs. Gaul's and Ms. Remy's Kindergarten Class.

Getting Ready for Spring Break!

All students will have spring break beginning Monday, March 25 through Tuesday, April 2. Our doors will open back up on Wednesday, April 3 as we begin the fourth and final quarter of the year.

During the week of March 25, our offices at Halley will be closed. Teachers will respond to messages when they return on Monday, April 1st for planning and professional learning.

We hope everyone has made plans for getting outside, enjoying some time for reading & relaxing and have fun with family!! 

Halley’s Parent Engagement Session #2:

An Introduction to Executive Functioning

Thursday, March 21^st from 7:00 – 7:45

An Introduction to Executive Function Skills and

Their Impact on School Success

“Pay attention!”

“Wait for your turn!”

“Do your homework!”

These commands may sound simple, but for children whose young brains are still developing, they may not be simple at all. In fact, completing each of these tasks requires a complex system of social, emotional, and biological abilities known as executive function skills that don’t fully develop until many years beyond elementary school.

Come to this virtual session presented by FCPS Family Engagement Region Representative Melanie Crosby Hardy to learn more, including how you can help build these important skills in your child!

Session 3: Understanding and Enhancing children’s Self-Esteem – April 25^th

Save the Date for Field Day

Friday, April 12, 2024

(Date Change)

We are trying something different this year by hosting field day a little earlier than usual!  Please sign-up and volunteer to support!

K – 2^nd – 10:00 – 12:00

3^rd – 6^th – 1:00 – 3:00

Upcoming Events March 21 – Parent Engagement Virtual Session March 25-29 - Spring Break April 5 – Field Day April 15th – April 19th – Halley’s Family Curriculum Week

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, 2^nd 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.

Please join us for Halley’s Family Curriculum Week! 

April 15^th – April 19th

Each grade will offer a special time for parents and caregivers to visit to see your student and school in action!  We want you to visit for our grade level curriculum days! Teachers will communicate more specific information for their classroom and grade. Questions?  Please reach out to your child’s teacher.

Dates and times are noted below!

SOL Testing Dates for Halley

Each Spring, students in grades 3-6 take the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests in Reading and Math.  Students in Grade 5 also take an Integrated Reading and Writing SOL and a Science SOL.

Dates for this year’s SOL tests are listed below. Please work to avoid appointments on these days so that students can test on the same day as their peers.  The helps ensure students do their best.

Boosterthon All School Prize

On Friday, March 15^th, all students will be invited to wear their favorite PJs and for the final hour of the day, they will be able to play a variety of indoor games.  From classic board games to engaging math challenges, strategic gameplay, card games, and more – there will be something for everyone!

Thank you once again for making our fundraising efforts a success. We look forward to celebrating the collective achievements of our school community.

Halley Elementary Spirit Wear

The PTO is offering a second pop up spirit wear sale this Spring!   Click the link below before March 17th to purchase your Halley spirit wear.

Halley PTO Spiritwear | Booster Spirit Wear (itemorder.com)

Spring Clubs and Parent Volunteers

 The PTO is looking for parent volunteers to chaperone three clubs (soccer, basketball and chess) that will be offered beginning in April and parents from each grade level to support the PTOs connection to classrooms and planning for the upcoming school year. Your feedback, participation and engagement is vital to the continued enrichment of our school community.  Contact the PTO at williamhalleypto@gmail.com  or visit our social media sites to sign up and stay engaged.

Box Tops for Halley Elementary School

Remember to scan your grocery receipts for Box Tops for Education.  Use referal code GH77IGT and 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 donation choice."

8850 Cross Chase Circle, Fairfax Station 22039  |  Phone: 703-551-5700

Attendance: 703-551-5757 or email HalleyES.Attendance

Web | Twitter | Facebook