Hornet Happenings
Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 03/22/2024 12:56 PM EDT
Halley ES Closed for Spring Break
Monday, March 25 to Friday, March 29 is spring break.
The Halley ES front office will be closed.
We wish our students, families, and staff a happy, beautiful, and restful spring break!
Following the break, due to teacher workdays on April 1st and 2nd, students will return to school on April 3rd.
Save the Date for Field Day
Friday, April 12, 2024
Remember, we need you for this fun day, so please consider signing up and hanging out with your favorite HORNETS! On this day, we will have a modified lunch schedule to accommodate our field day activities. Students can either receive a bag lunch from school or pack a lunch from home. Please let your child’s teacher know if your student will bring a lunch from home, so we know how many bagged lunches to prepare at school. Thanks for your support on this!
Halley ES Field Day Volunteer Sign-Up Genius 2024
K – 2nd – 10:00 – 12:00
&
3rd – 6th – 1:00 – 3:00
April 2nd – 2:30pm
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 Tuesday, April 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.
Please Join Us!
April 15th – 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!
Advanced Academic Program Spring Information AAP Spring Screening for Subject-Specific Advanced Differentiation (Level II) and Part-Time (Level III) Services
This spring, teachers and staff will screen students in grades K-5 for Advanced Academic Subject-Specific Advanced Differentiation and Part-Time services. Our school-based committees will review data to determine services for the start of the next school year. Parents or guardians can submit the AAP School-Based Services (Level II-III) Referral Form by April 15, 2024 as an email attachment to both Hannah Roukas, AART (hbroukas@fcps.edu) and Kerry Peerman, Principal (klpeerman@fcps.edu). Parents or guardians who submit a referral will be notified by the local elementary school of their student’s eligibility status by early June.
Subject Specific Advanced Differentiation, Grades K-6 (Level II) Some students require differentiation beyond the needs of age-level peers in their class in at least one specific subject area. Classroom teachers may adjust instruction for students in these areas by: • Providing different assignments and resources in those subjects. • Grouping students by their strengths, interests, and readiness. • Providing additional challenges using materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework. Student needs for subject specific differentiation are re-evaluated each year at the local school.
Part-Time Advanced Academic Programs, Grades 3-6 (Level III) Some students have advanced academic abilities in multiple subject areas and require differentiation beyond the needs of age-level peers in their class in multiple content areas. • Students work with other students that have similar academic needs through weekly pull-out classes or weekly co-taught lessons with the AART and classroom teacher. • Teachers provide frequent opportunities to use materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework in Language Arts, science, social studies, and/or mathematics. Part-time services continue through Grade 6. Students do not need to be evaluated each year.
If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Roukas at hbroukas@fcps.edu
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.
Take the Family Engagement Survey Today!
If you haven’t already, please take FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey today! Survey results will help us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our school community. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey is available in 10 languages. Please check your email for a message from FCPS partner, K12 Insight, with a link to the survey or access the survey now. Your voice matters!
Updated COVID Recommendations
In accordance with the updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) respiratory virus guidance, FCPS and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) have updated school COVID-19 recommendations.
The COVID-19 isolation period of five days is no longer recommended.
New respiratory virus guidance applies to respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Students who have symptoms of, test positive for, or have been diagnosed with a respiratory virus may return to school when the student is fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication; AND the student’s symptoms have improved or resolved.
Students should follow additional precautions as outlined per the CDC upon resumption of normal activities.
Should I Send My Child to School?
Please refer to the chart on this attendance webpage if your child is experiencing symptoms or illnesses, and you are unsure if they should go to school.
Thank you for helping keep our students and staff healthy.
Lexia Parent Night:
How We Help Your Child Learn to Read
FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. It also provides teachers with data to identify students who need additional support and the ability to know which specific concepts and skills to prioritize.
Attend a virtual information night on Tuesday, April 9, to learn more about Lexia and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom to support student growth. Participants will also get tips for supporting their students at home. Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third grade.
The PTO wishes you and your family a relaxing and healthy spring break.
After School Clubs
The PTO is excited to partner with Overtime Athletics to offer two after school clubs this spring. 'Fast Break Basketball' on Tuesdays and 'Shooting Stars Soccer' on Thursdays, starting April 9th. Spots are filling up for grades K-6, so don’t miss out! Check out the details below and sign up today!!
Field Day
On April 12th, the PTO will set up a booth to hand out water and treats to students during field day. Stop by our booth to say "hello" and grab a treat!
PTO Membership
Interested in joining the PTO or volunteer opportunities? Visit the PTO website to sign up today!
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