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Hello Halley Families!
Thank you for the most wonderful teacher and staff appreciation week. We truly felt the love and are so grateful to work alongside our amazing Halley community. Thank you, PTO, for providing a delicious luncheon from the Coyote Grill Food Truck! It was really special, and we loved it!!!
As we approach the end of the school year, our hornets are eagerly anticipating a host of fun end-of-year activities. It's a time to celebrate their achievements, growth, and the wonderful community we've built together.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making our school such a vibrant and nurturing environment for our students and staff.
A Reminder and a Wish…
With a warm heart, we wish a very Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms and mother figures in our students' lives! We hope you have a beautiful and relaxing weekend!
Blessings and Joy,
Mrs. Peerman, Mrs. Johnson-Tyler, and Ms. Hubbard
Halley’s Got Talent!
Hornets, Do you have a talent you want to show off? Well, here is your chance! Halley needs you to show us what you got! Dancing, singing, juggling, or whatever your talent may be, we want to see it all! Auditions open to all Halley students! Ask your teacher for a permission form!! You can also download the permission form HERE!
When: June 7th or June 10th during the school day, time to be determined ASAP.
Expectations:
- All performances must be 2 minutes or less and you can only be in one act
- All lyrics have to be school appropriate.
- If you are singing a song or dancing to a song you must submit the lyrics to us for approval at dnhubbard@fcps.edu.
- Your conduct must be respectful and appropriate to both fellow talent show participants and teachers who are volunteering for the event.
- Participants must be present for auditions and all rehearsals (mostly during the school day).
- While it’s appreciated that students are interested; Everyone should please understand that their performance may not be selected.
Auditions will be held Wednesday, May 15th after school from 4:30-5:30 PM and Monday, May 20th before school from 8:30-9:30 AM. All interested students must audition. The talent show committee reserves the right to say whether your act is appropriate for elementary school and whether it is performance ready. There will be 30 acts chosen. Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from school on either audition day. Students will need to wait with parents until their scheduled time slot. If selected, a signup genius will be sent to the email address given below to sign up for audition slots.
**Please send a link to your song with the timing to cut off at no more than two minutes to Ms. Hubbard at dnhubbard@fcps.edu before your audition
Please direct any questions or concerns to the talent show committee at cmtalley@fcps.edu
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Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps
Registration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun for Students.
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Family Summit
Family Summit Designed to Enhance Safety, Security, and Inclusion. The FCPS Family Summit 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 raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. Participants may also join online sessions, which will provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.
Visit the Family Summit webpage to learn about the guest speakers and to register for the event. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Conferencia Familiar Diseñada para Mejorar Seguridad, Protección, InclusiónLa Conferencia de Familias de FCPS se llevará a cabo el sábado, 20 de abril, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., en la Escuela Secundaria Marshall. La conferencia tendrá temas que son útiles para todas las familias como criando niños resistentes e independientes; formando conexiones significativas con los niños; dirigiendo emociones grandes; y los peligros de opioides y fentanyl. Los participantes también podrán unirse a las sesiones en línea, que ofrecerán apoyo a los estudiantes con discapacidades y a sus familias.
Visite la página web de la Conferencia Familiar para informarse sobre los ponentes invitados e inscribirse al evento. El tema - Seguro, Apoyado e Incluido - se alinea con el Objetivo 2 del Plan Estratégico 2023-30 de FCPS.
Save the Date for FCPS’ Summer Extravaganza
Don’t miss a day of family fun and learning at the FCPS Summer Extravaganza!
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., where students will be able to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth.
Representatives from local businesses, Fairfax County Public Library, and the Fairfax County Park Authority are participating in the Summer Extravaganza. Community organizations, such as Neighborhood Community Services, will be at the event as well. All will have learning activities, tips, and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost!
Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit the FCPS immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines. Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations.
It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh grade students must submit documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before they begin school in August. Twelfth grade students must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine. Get more information on all student immunization requirements.
Family Input for Class
Placements 2024-2025
2024-2025 Class Placement - Family Input Form
As we begin to plan for the 2024-2025 school year, we are inviting your input. Creating class assignments requires careful consideration and the involvement of many perspectives and variables. We know a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success. Should you have additional information about your specific child that school staff may not know, particularly regarding learning style and classroom environment; we ask that you please complete the 2024-2025 Class Placement - Family Input Form no later than Monday, May 13, 2024. This is a hard deadline.
If you have more than one child attending Halley, please complete one form per child. We ask that you do not request specific teachers or friendship pairings and keep to the information shared about your child and the type of learning environment you feel would be the most productive. We assure you that with or without a form, each child’s strengths and needs are considered. As in the past, families will receive class placement notification just prior to school starting.
It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us plan, so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage.
Resources for Newly Registered FamiliesBeing connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
Register Your Children Online
Online registration is available for new and returning (re-enrolling) FCPS families! Apply today to help us plan for the 2024-25 school year.
Registration & Withdrawal
Need to Register?
Please visit - https://www.fcps.edu/online-registration - where you will find the steps to complete a New Student Registration.
When the online enrollment is complete, please email Nicole Kendall at nbkendall@fcps.edu and to let her know when you would like to schedule a registration appointment.
She will email you back to confirm a date and time.
You will need to bring the following items to the registration:
- The student's original birth certificate.
- A Deed/Lease for your residence. The enrolling parent's name must be on the document.
- Your photo ID.
- A Certificate of Physical Examination and immunization record are also required, but you can schedule your registration appointment without them. The Certificate of Physical Examination and immunizations must be turned in before the first day of school, August 19, 2024.
- Any other documents you selected "Bring a Hardcopy"
Withdrawing this Summer?
Please contact Nicole Kendall at nbkendall@fcps.edu as soon as possible. You can fill out this form: Student Withdrawal Form - it2.pdf and email it
Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you for making teacher appreciation week special for Halley teachers and staff!
All School PTO Meeting
The next and final PTO meeting of this school year will be May 22nd at 7pm over Zoom. Stay tuned for the link.
Join the PTO board!
In the 24-25 school year the PTO is looking for volunteers to provide more opportunities, support and programming to Halley Students and Staff. Click here to sign up for one of the open volunteer positions (outreach, fundraising, website coordinator). Join the next all school PTO meeting on the 22nd to find out more about each position.
Halley Spirit Rock
The PTO is looking for volunteers to help plan, select a design and paint a 'Spirit Rock' outside of door 1. Click here to help out.
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