Mustache Day in Kindergarten!
This Kindergarten class is on day M on their Alphabet Countdown to the end of the year. M is for Mustache day!
Attention Parents of Current
6th Grade Students
We are pleased to invite you to our 6th grade promotion!
Please save the date: Tuesday, June 11th at 10:00am
Important Information: We will primarily have seating available to accommodate 2 guest per 6th grade student. We will not be able to seat a lot of additional people comfortably. Please be mindful when inviting guest of seating limitations as we wish every student to be joyfully represented.
After the grade level promotion ceremony, each teacher will present awards in their classrooms and we will have a clap-out event. Students are encouraged to dress-up for this ceremony. It is their big day after all! We are excited and look forward to this annual celebration!
End of the Year Medication Pick-Up
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on or before the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
If you have any questions, please contact your School Health Aide, Taisha Thompson at 703-551-5710, or your school Public Health Nurse, Melissa Ford, at 571-460-9749.
A Note from the Library
All library books are due back to the library by Wednesday, May 29th. Because we have so many avid readers at Halley, we check-out books up until the very last day we are able! Due to this, we ask for your help in making sure your student knows his/her responsibilities in locating and returning library books in a timely fashion.
We will be printing overdue emails soon to help facilitate the searches. Thanks in advance for your help! Questions? Please email Mrs. Hall: cghall@fcps.edu
Test Results for Parents
Our students have taken a variety of assessments this month. Family score reports for most spring assessments will be centrally distributed to families through SIS ParentVUE, with central mailing ongoing for VKRP assessments. As a school, we have the responsibility to mail out those results to families without ParentVUE accounts. Please see the timeline for when these assessment results will be delivered.
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iReady Grade 1-3 - expected in ParentVUE the week of 6/3 (non-ParentVUE delivery by the end of this year)
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iReady Grade 4-6 - expected in ParentVUE the week of 6/24 (non-ParentVUE delivery before the start of next school year)
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VKRP Grade PreK-K - expected central delivery via U.S. Mail the week of 7/8
 Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas!
Have an unforgettable experience at the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! FCPS invites all families to get a jump on summer learning by participating in engaging, educational, and enriching activities for Fairfax County students.
The Summer Extravaganza is FREE and will take place:
Registration will help us coordinate logistics but is not required. Language interpretation services will be available.
Register Today!!
Students will be able to take advantage of fun and educational activities and resources designed to ignite curiosity and inspire growth. Representatives from local businesses, Fairfax County Public Library, and the Fairfax County Park Authority are participating. Community organizations, such as Neighborhood Community Services, will be at the Summer Extravaganza as well. We will have learning games, tips, strategies, and helpful information for families.
Check out some of the scheduled activities:
- Face Painting
- FCPS Summer Camp
- Learning Activities
- Food
- Moonbounce
- Music
- Petting Zoo
- Storytime
- Student Performances
- and More!
Don't miss out on this memorable summer experience. Bring the entire family! We hope to see you on June 1. Questions? Contact us at 571-502-5349
"May Day May Day":
Mental Health Awareness Month
“May Day” is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice-procedure radio communications. The new 9-8-8 number is a suicide and crisis lifeline, similar to 9-1-1 in a medical/safety emergency. One in six youth, aged 6-17, experience a mental health condition each year. Below are some activities to practice at home for mental wellness.
6 Mental Health Activities for Kids to Practice at Home
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Create a Journal Younger students are better able to communicate their feelings and emotions freely in a creative way.
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Practice Gratitude Exercises Have students write notes about what they are grateful for and place it a jar (label it thankful jar)
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Engage in Breathing Exercises A couple deep breaths can reset not only your child’s mind Deep breathing exercises and meditation can increase focus and compassion
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Try Music Therapy Music can be used to encourage movement and relaxation Use Stress Balls and other sensory toys
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270. For further Information & support: Cartic W. Marshall, MS., LPC, CCC Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist cwhaleymarsh@fcps.edu
School Supplies for SY 2024-25
The PTO is partnering with EPI School Supplies to offer supply kits for the 24-25 school year. Order securely online, now through June 25th!
- Go to educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
- Enter the school ID, HAL054 (3 letters/3 numbers)
- Follow the directions to complete your order.
- Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.
Tax will be applied at checkout. Supply kits will be delivered to your homes on or before August 10th. Shipping is included in the price of the kits. NO SCHOOL DELIVERY! For questions, please contact Mayumi Whitley - mayumi.whitley@gmail.com
It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
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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.
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 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 hereto 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.
School Supplies
The PTO is partnering with EPI School Supplies to offer supply kits for the 24-25 school year. Order securely online, now through June 25th!
- Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
- Enter the school ID, HAL054 (3 letters/3 numbers)
- Follow the directions to complete your order.
- Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.
Tax will be applied at checkout. Supply kits will be delivered to your homes on or before August 10th. Shipping is included in the price of the kits. NO SCHOOL DELIVERY! For questions, please contact Mayumi Whitley - mayumi.whitley@gmail.com
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