Dear Haycock Families,
Cathleen Barry, our interim Assistant Principal, had her last day with us on Friday. We appreciated her help for the last month and hope she will return to visit us. Our new Assistant Principal, Krystal Styles, will begin with us on Monday, April 15.
April is National Library Month and we are recognizing their work the week of April 7 - 13. We definitely want to take the time to give a huge shout out to Jeannie Sklar and Anna Chamberlain. They are consistently working to provide wonderful reading options for our students. Explore all that school library programs have to offer for student learning, and the important roles that school librarians play in the school community.
We look forward to seeing many of you at Heritage Night is Monday, April 15. The event will be from 6 -8 p.m. The SCA is sponsoring a heritage spirit day that day- dress in colors that represent your heritage❤️
With our safety glasses on, classes went outside today to briefly view the solar eclipse. Recess times were adjusted so that no classes were outside for recess during the duration of the eclipse. It was an amazing astronomical phenomenon and celestial event that we were able to learn about and then observe together.
With appreciation for your partnership,
Liz Beaty, Principal embeaty@fcps.edu
Heather Boyd, AP HABoyd@fcps.edu
 Eid Mubarak to those in our Muslim community celebrating! This year's Eid al-Fitr artwork was created by Mark Twain Middle School student Tazrian S. In Islam, Eid al-Fitr is a 3 day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. Muslims dress in new clothes, give charity, and pray in congregation. Eid is celebrated with the exchange of presents and delicious food with family and friends. #OurFCPSThis artwork was designed as part of the FCPS Observance Design Challenge for Students.
Muslim American Heritage Month
Muslim American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, culture, and an enhanced understanding of the diverse population of Muslim Americans. View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Muslim American Heritage Month.
Upcoming Important Dates
Monday, April 8- Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Link to join here
Wednesday, April 10- Holiday- Eid al-Fitr- No school for students or staff
Thursday, April 11- First Grade field trip to Colvin Run Mill
Thursday/Friday, April 11 and 12- Fourth Grade Field trip to the Planetarium
Friday, April 12- Kindergarten field trip to Discovery Theater
Monday, April 15- PTA Heritage Night- 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and SCA Spirit Day- dress in colors to represent your heritage
Monday, April 15- Quarter 3 grades available in SIS ParentVUE
Wednesday, April 17- Purple Up to support military families and 3rd Grade field trip to Natural History Museum
Wednesday, April 17- Evening Strings and Chorus Concert
Thursday, April 18- Evening Band Concert
Thursday, April 25- 5th grade field trip to Smithsonian Castle and Natural History Museum
Friday, May 3- Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar
💜 April is the Month of the Military Child!
FCPS is proud to have more than 14,000 military-connected students. Thank you to all our students & their families who serve. We are grateful for your contributions to our classrooms and our nation. #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PurpleUpFCPS
Haycock Heritage Night- Monday, April 15
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrate the diversity within our community and learn about cultures around the world through delicious food, live performances, and lots of fun.
Please see this flyer for more information about this amazing night for our school community. Here is the link to host a table, make a dish to share, perform or volunteer to help out.
SCA Spirit Day- Students and staff dress in colors to represent your heritage
Preparations for the 2024-25 School Year
Please complete the form below only if your child will NOT be returning to Haycock Elementary School or not going to Longfellow Middle School next year.
Student's Intention for the 2024-25 School Year - Google Forms
Parent Input for Class Placements for 2024-25 School Year
We do not take teacher requests but we do take into consideration information that parents share about their student when we are creating classes for next year so that we set every student up for success. If you would like to provide input, please complete this form no later than May 17, 2024. Completing the form is optional.
Congratulations to our Odyssey of the Mind Team
Penelope Y, Madelyn C, Devan S, Madeline Y, Yuna C, and Noa H represented Haycock this weekend at the Odyssey of the Mind State tournament and received 3rd place.
Kindergarten Registration
It's that time of year again! We are currently registering rising Kindergarten students for the 24-25 school year.
If you have an incoming Kindergarten student:
- Complete this form: registration form
- Our registrar, Yujin Choi, will contact you to schedule an appointment.
Grades 3-6 SOL Testing Schedule
Grade 3:
- Reading - May 1
- Math - May 9
Grade 4:
- Reading - May 2
- Math - May 14
Grade 5:
- Reading - April 30
- Science - May 8
- Math - May 15
Grade 6:
- Reading - May 7
- Math - May 16
Please avoid, where possible, any appointments that will take students out of school on the days of their SOL testing. We appreciate your cooperation.
Register Today for the FCPS Family Summit
Registration is open for the FCPS Family Summit, which will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.
Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) School Health Services Internal Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians of FCPS students. Parents/guardians will be asked for feedback on the level of satisfaction with School Health services provided to the school community. The survey will be distributed electronically via FCPS This Week. The survey window is April 15 - April 26, 2024. Survey link: www.redcap.link/FCHDSchoolHealthSurvey.
⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule:
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Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School.
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Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School.
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Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
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Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School.
Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are open for the 2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
This award recognizes staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website
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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