 Hello Halley Families!
The Hornet Nation continues to thrive as a dynamic hub of learning. We are so proud of our school community! April promises to be a bustling month filled with engaging activities. Your ongoing support and partnership are invaluable! Please read on for some of the exciting details!
Blessings and Joy,
Mrs. Peerman, Mrs. Hubbard, and Mrs. Johnson-Tyler
April 15th – April 19th - Halley’s Family Curriculum Week - PreK - 6th
April 22nd - Spring Picture Day
April 25th - Field Day (April 29th – Rain date)
April 22nd – April 26th – Scholastic Book Fair (During School Hours)
April 22nd – April 26th – SOL Spirit Week
April 25th - Scholastic Book Fair (Evening Family Event) - 6:00 – 8:00
April 25th - Advanced Academics Orientation – 5:30-6:30
April 26th – SOL PEP Rally!
April 29th – Morning Program K-2
April 30th – SOLs Begin
May 6 – May 10 – Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
June 5th – STEP-UP Halley!
June 6th – Band and Strings Concert - 6:00pm
June 7th – Halley’s Got Talent (Tentative)
June 11 – 6th Grade Promotion (10:00am)
See the complete 2023-24 school year calendar
April 15th – April 19th
Celebrating Our Superhero
Teachers and Staff!
Our Halley teachers and staff are the true superheroes of our school community, making a difference every day. As we approach Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week May 6th – May 10th, we want to shower them with appreciation and love. We are honored to have such a talented and fantastic team!
Join Us in Making Their Week Extra Special!
We are seeking gift card donations to surprise our teachers and staff with daily raffles and tokens of our gratitude throughout the week. Whether it's a small or large contribution, every gift card will make a difference. Please submit all gift card donations by April 28th.
How to Donate:
Submission Form: Gift Card Donation Form
Contact: For any queries or direct donations, please reach out to Mrs. Peerman at Klpeerman@fcps.edu
Thank you for your support in celebrating our incredible team of difference makers!
Celebrating our Military Families
April is the Month of the Military Child. Purple Up! Day is a day recognizing and appreciating military connected youth. Halley ES will recognize military connected families on Thursday, April 18. Please wear purple in honor of our military connected families!
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Field Day Rescheduled
Thursday, April 25th
Due to the forecasted rain for today, we've rescheduled our Field Day to Thursday, March 25th. A massive thank you to everyone who has signed up to support! We hope you can still join us on the 25th for a fantastic day.
Please use the sign-up link below – it promises to be a fun-filled event!
K, 1, 2, 3 – 10:00am – 12:00pm
4, 5, 6 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
NEW Field Day Sign-Up Genius: April 25th
Spring Picture Day is Coming Soon!!
To staff our Spring picture day, parents/caregivers are needed! For the 2023-24 school year, Staff and Students will be photographed for Individual and Class pictures on Monday, April 22, 2024. If you are available to assist our Lifetouch Photographers, please email Patrice Crusoe at pmcrusoe@fcps.edu.
Volunteers are needed from 9:15 – 12:30 and/or 12:30 – 4:00. Volunteers will be compensated for their time by receiving a single use coupon that will allow them to redeem a Free Basic Picture Package.
 Two Events! One Night!
Thursday, April 25th
Advanced Academics Orientation – 5:30 – 6:30
Scholastic Spring Book Fair – 6:00 – 8:00
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
Coming Soon!
SOL Spirit Week!
SOL Testing Dates
Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing is right around the corner. SOLs are an opportunity for students to show everything they've learned this school year. Please see our schedule below:
*Grade 5 Integrated Reading and Writing: April 19, 2024
New this year: Students taking the grade 5 or grade 8 SOL Reading test will complete an integrated reading and writing (IRW) component. The IRW component has one non-fiction reading passage followed by 4-6 multiple-choice/technology-enhanced items and an “invitation to write” based on the passage.
Safe, Supported, and Included:
The FCPS Family Summit 2024
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.
Our Schools, Our Future:
Community Conversations Continue
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:
- Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
- Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
- Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
- Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
- Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
- Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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.
Order Yearbooks TODAY!
Order your 2023-24 Halley Yearbook online
Halley code is : 14455724
PTO Membership and Volunteer Opportunities:
Interested in joining the PTO, donating, or volunteer opportunities? Visit the PTO website to sign up today! Click here : PTBoard - Halley Elementary PTO
Halley Elementary Clubs:
The PTO is excited to partner with Overtime Athletics to offer Halley Elementary two after school clubs this spring, 'Fast Break Basketball' and 'Shooting Stars Soccer'. The PTO is also continuing its partnership with Magnus Chess Academy to bring a chess club to Halley Elementary this Spring as well.
The PTO is looking for parent volunteers to support chess club. Click here to sign up today.
Earth Day Planning Committee:
Finally, for Earth Day (April 21 or 22nd) , the PTO is planning a fun activity for all to make our school more beautiful and honor mother nature. Stay tuned for more details or join the planning committee to volunteer, click here! "
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