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First Day of School Monday, August 19, is the first day of school. See the complete school year calendar. Itās the most wonderful time of the year Hornet Nation!Ā Your Halley teachers and staff have been prepping and eagerly awaiting for the first day of school!
It was lovely seeing the smiling faces of our students as they walked the hallways of Halley greeting old friends, meeting new teachers, and previewing their new classroom.
As Halleyās new principal, this school year you can anticipate each member of your childās support team to go the distance with wellness, achievement, and connection.Ā At Halley, we believe in supporting the whole child to meet their individual needs.Ā Throughout the year we ask all our parents to work collaboratively with us to ensure we meet this goal.Ā I am eager to bring parentsā voices to the table as we work as a partnership to make the Halley community one of excellence and success.Ā We know we canā¦itās just going to take some hard work and effort.
Please read the entirety of this first edition of the 2024-2025 Hornet Happenings for pertinent information that will ensure a successful start to the school year.
FCPS parents, students, and staff members are invited to share their favorite pictures or videos from the first day of school on social media using the hashtag #FirstDayFairfax. We will share some of the photos on FCPS Facebook and Instagram.Ā
Quick Need to Know Info:
- Breakfast will be served on the first day of school
- School begins at 9:20 AM, and ends at 4:05 PM
- Students may enter the building at 9:10 AM
- Please do not drop your child off before 9:10 AM
- Review the 1st Day of School Packet
- Parents who attended Open House received their packet on Friday
- Students unable to attend Open House will receive their packet on Monday
- Students who will need access to medication during the school day must have an adult bring the medication with documentation to the school clinic
- Students are not permitted to bring medication to school on their person (unless approved through the health clinic). This is a violation of FCPSā SR&R.
Letās do this Hornet Nation!
Your Halley Admin Team,
Paula Johnson-Tyler: Principal
 Dee Hubbard: Assistant Principal
KIss and Ride
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Please click on this link to register for kiss and ride.
For quick access to the kiss & ride registration form, simply scan the QR code below:
SIS Parent Account
TheĀ SIS Parent AccountĀ (otherwise known as āParentVUEā)Ā is a secure portal for parents to view information about student schedules, demographics, attendance, current class performance, and grade reports. Parents can now also update student information (phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and immunization dates) online using the Online Verification Update Packet (OVU) in their ParentVUE account. Once you log in, look for the "Online Packets" button to access the Online Verification Update Packet.Ā Before school begins parents should log in to their account to review and update all necessary information.Ā Ā
MySchoolBucks
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MySchoolBucks.comĀ is an easy way to set up student lunch accounts and make school-related payments for various items such as parking permits, library fees, dance tickets, and transcripts.
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Create an accountĀ if you haven't already done so.
šµ Phones Down, Engagement Up:
FCPS Cell Phone Policy
Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPSā cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our 703-551-5700.
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Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights
Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.
In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the studentās grade level.
Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.
Update Your Childās Immunizations and Records
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.Ā
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You can check your childās immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a schoolās front office.Ā
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If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare providerās written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.Ā
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Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.Ā
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPSā Attendance web page for tips and strategies.Ā
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Helpful Links for Families for the First Few Weeks of School
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