Dear Haycock Families,
We were glad to see so many of our families this evening at our PTA Heritage Night from 6:00 to 8:00. It was an amazingly fun event for our school community, celebrating the many cultures of the Haycock community.
If you didn't see it, Haycock and our solar eclipse watching was featured on a Korean news show linked here. 😎
Today was our new assistant principal, Krystal Styles, first day at Haycock. I know you join us in extending her a warm Haycock welcome.
We look forward to "purpling up" on Wednesday to honor our military families. We will invite all our students from military connected families to join us for popsicles in the courtyard.
If your student will not be returning to Haycock next year, we ask that you complete this form. This information helps us with planning and staffing.
With appreciation for your partnership,
Liz Beaty, Principal embeaty@fcps.edu
Heather Boyd, AP HABoyd@fcps.edu
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, April 15- Quarter 3 grades available in SIS ParentVUE
Wednesday, April 17- Wear Purple for Purple Up Day to support military families and 3rd Grade field trip to Natural History Museum
Wednesday, April 17- Evening Strings and Chorus Concert (6:00-4th Grade Strings, 6:45-Chorus and 7:30-5th and 6th Grade Strings)
Thursday, April 18- Evening Band Concert (7:00)
Tuesday, April 23- Class pictures and 6th grade panoramic photo
Thursday, April 25- 5th grade field trip to Smithsonian Castle and Natural History Museum
Friday, May 3- Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
May 6-10- Staff Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 8- Bike, Walk, Roll to School Day
Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar
Purple Up! Day - April 17, 2024
Throughout the month of April, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will be honoring the invaluable contributions of military-connected youth with the Month of the Military Child and Purple Up! Day.
FCPS would like to express its gratitude to these unsung heroes. With approximately 14,000 military-connected students, FCPS recognizes the extraordinary strength military-connected students possess in order to navigate the military lifestyle. The resilience and courage of our military-connected youth does not go unnoticed, and their commitment to supporting their service member parents and guardians deserves the utmost admiration and respect.
As part of this month-long recognition, FCPS will celebrate Purple Up! Day on April 17, 2024. Schools and community members are encouraged to wear purple as a visible gesture of their appreciation and support for military-connected youth. In addition to Purple Up! Day, FCPS school communities are coming together to honor their military-connected students in meaningful and creative ways. To connect with more FCPS resources, please email militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm students with autism.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Coming Soon
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, providing updated information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
In late April, individual student SEL Screener results will be available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For more information about the screener please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s school.
Information from Longfellow for our Rising 7th Graders
Spring Open House – April 30,, 2024
We cordially invite all our Rising 7th & New FCPS families to our Spring Open House on Tuesday, April 30th from 6:30-7:30pm. During this time, you will have an opportunity to tour LMS and ask any questions you may have to prepare for the 23-24 school year. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Jump Start Registration Now Open!
Jump Start registration is now open on myschoolbucks. Choose between session 1 – August 5th – 6th or session 2 – August 7th – 8th.
Hours are 8:30a.m. – 12:00p.m. Look forward to learning about Longfellow with school tours, ice breakers, scavenger hunts, team building and more. If you have any questions, contact Lavina Gangwani-Colaco at lkgangwanico@fcps.edu
 Give Your Feedback on the Budget
We are now in the middle of the annual budget process, which includes opportunities for you to give feedback:
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Tuesday, April 16, through Thursday, April 18: The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors conducts public hearings on the county budget. Sign up to speak.
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Tuesday, May 7: The County Board of Supervisors adopts its budget, tax rates, and transfer amount to FCPS.
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Tuesday, May 14: The School Board holds a public hearing on the FCPS budget.
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Thursday, May 23: The School Board adopts FCPS’ approved budget.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2025 Advertised Budget and see the full Budget Development Calendar.
✅ School Health Services Satisfaction Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department and FCPS School Health Services invite parents/caregivers to participate in a survey on the level of satisfaction with support provided to your school community by School Health Services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and is open until Friday, April 26. Your feedback can help to improve school health services.
SOL Testing Schedule for Grades 3-6
Tuesday, April 30- Grade 5 Reading
Wednesday, May 1- Grade 3 Reading
Thursday, May 2- Grade 4 Reading
Tuesday, May 7- Grade 6 Reading
Wednesday, May 8- Grade 5 Science
Thursday, May 9- Grade 3 Math
Tuesday, May 14- Grade 4 Math
Wednesday, May 15-Grade 5 Math
Thursday, May 16- Grade 6 Math
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.
New Regulation on Meditation and Reflection Spaces
FCPS has developed Regulation 1502 to ensure all students and staff have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school division. The regulation provides guidance for schools on how to manage requests for silent reflection during instructional and non-instructional time, and for students to leave school for religious activities.
These spaces are for individuals to engage in prayer, meditation, or silent reflection, inclusive of their religious or non-religious beliefs. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students requesting to miss instructional time on a regular basis. Families are encouraged to contact Dr. Liz Beaty, principal, regarding accommodations.
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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