Hornet Happenings
Week of August 26th
We are into our second week of school Hornet Nation! Can you believe it? Our Halley students did a phenomenal job navigating the ins and outs of a new school year full of new staff, peers, classrooms, and procedures. My heart was so full seeing the hallways “buzzing” with the excitement of the first few days of school.
We hope our Hornet families have enjoyed getting to know our instructional staff via their weekly newsletters. If you have not yet received at least two editions of your teacher’s newsletter, please notify them via email or a letter in your child’s backpack. Newsletters are sent home weekly via email. If you need a hard copy printed due to inaccessibility to email please let your child’s teacher know. If there is a different email address you would prefer they use instead of the one in our school database, please let the teacher know this as well.
Our administrative team will be engaging students in Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R) discussions on Thursday. These sessions highlight the salient points of FCPS’ SR&R.
It's going to be a great week Hornet Nation!
Paula Johnson-Tyler: Principal
 Dee Hubbard: Assistant Principal
Early Release Mondays
The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/FskapugeAi2bJ8n4A for each of your children who are enrolled at Halley Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.
Parents can also use the QR code below to access the childcare survey.
Back to School Night 2024
Halley’s Back to School Night will be held on September 10th 5:30-7:30 PM for students in grades PK-6th.
Please check your teacher’s weekly newsletter for additional information.
Buses and Delays
Find the Transportation Services contact specific to your school. Update the language below to let parents know which number to contact.
Transportation Patience and Safety
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2150 with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.
Update Your Child’s 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.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to our school’s front office.
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, you may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.
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Spanish: Actualice las vacunas y los registros de su hijo
Por favor, consulte con su proveedor médico tan pronto como sea posible para asegurarse de que su hijo está al día con las vacunas requeridas por el estado de Virginia. A partir del lunes 30 de septiembre, los estudiantes que no hayan proporcionado prueba de inmunización no podrán asistir a la escuela.
Puede comprobar si su hijo cumple los requisitos de vacunación y entregar su cartilla de vacunación en SIS ParentVUE. Los registros también pueden entregarse en la oficina de la escuela.
Si su hijo necesita una vacuna, por favor haga una cita con su proveedor médico, visite el sitio web del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax para obtener una lista de clínicas de inmunización para niños, o acceda a otros servicios locales. Si es necesario, las familias también pueden proporcionar otra documentación de inmunización, incluida una declaración escrita de un proveedor de atención médica de una exención médica permanente o temporal o un Formulario notariado de Exención por Razón Religiosa. Encuentre más información sobre inmunizaciones en el sitio web de FCPS.
PTO Announcements
Welcome Back Hornets!!
The PTO is excited to kick off another great school year!! The PTO welcomed teachers and staff back last week with a delicious catered breakfast, sold spirit wear at open house, hosted a parents' meet and greet, and a 'boo hoo/ya hoo breakfast' for new families. Your support of the PTO helped make all of these things possible. THANK YOU!! Visit our website or social media pages to follow us to stay up to date on PTO activities this school year.
PTO Membership Drive
The PTO is also excited to kick off our annual PTO membership drive, and we need your support to make a
difference in your child's education!
Special Offer: For every parent membership that includes a $20 membership donation, your child's teacher will receive a $10 gift card for school supplies! This is a fantastic way to directly support your child’s classroom.
Grade-Level Challenge: The classroom with the most parent memberships will receive an extra gift card for school supplies, funded by the membership drive. The more parents that join, the bigger the reward for your child's class!
Why Join the PTO?
*Support classroom activities and supplies.
* Help fund school events and enrichment programs.
*Build a strong school community.
How to Join:
Click here!
*Simply donate $20 per membership to the PTO.
*Your donation will not only help our school but also provide direct support to your child's teacher and classroom.
Let's work together to make this school year the best yet!
This membership drive will end at Back to School Night so sign up now before it’s too late!
Thank you for your support
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