Dear Haycock Families,
We hope you and your family are enjoying the last holiday weekend of the summer as we honor Labor Day.
If you were unable to attend Back to School Night or did not view the video from our School Board Member, Robyn Lady, here is her message to us.
Consider joining us for the Connections and Conversations Coffee on Friday, September 13 at 9:30 a.m. in the library. Our reading specialists will be providing information and answering questions about the new language arts basal materials. We will also talk through the why for the 3 hour early release Mondays and our plan for them. We hope to see you there.
Please note that we are having a general Parent Information Meeting about our Advanced Academics Program (AAP) on Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00. If you have questions about applying for full time AAP services or about our program at Haycock, please join us that evening in the cafeteria.
For those families that wait for our walkers outside door 12, we ask that you remind your child not to climb the tree closest to that door. We want to make sure we avoid accidents and broken bones. Plus, our tree has lost some limbs because of the climbing. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this.
With appreciation for your partnership,
Liz Beaty, Principal embeaty@fcps.edu
Heather Boyd, AP HABoyd@fcps.edu
Krystal Styles, AP krstyles@fcps.edu
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, September 13- Cougar Connections and Conversations Parent Coffee (9:30 in the library)
Monday, September 16- PTA Meeting (virtual) at 7:00 pm
September 16-20- Bus Driver Appreciation Week
Wednesday, September 18- Camp Highroad Parent Chaperone Meeting (6:00 in the cafeteria)
Monday, September 23- 3 hour early release Monday- students released at 1:05 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25- AAP Parent Information Night (6:00 in the cafeteria)
Thursday, October 3- Rosh Hashanah Holiday for Staff and Students
Friday, October 4- Teacher Workday- no school for students
FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar
Three Hour Early Release Monday Update
Thank you to all who completed the Early Release Monday Survey sent out by FCPS. We are working our way through the responses and will be contacting families that did not respond, who were unsure of their plans for the early release Mondays, or who left that question blank on the survey.
Our first early release Monday is September 23. Please note the change in the November early release Monday. That was moved to December 9.
Below are the Mondays that we will dismiss at 1:05 p.m. so that staff members have the opportunity to complete the required training that is part of the Virginia Literacy Act.
Three Hour Early Release Monday dates for Haycock
September 23, October 28, December 9, February 24, March 17, April 28, and May 19.
2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to familiesregarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheetto your child’s school by Monday, September 9, 2024.
You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. We will notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before we conduct a lockdown drill.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this videoto learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
🎤Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School
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Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
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Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
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Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
✨ 2023-30 Strategic Plan: Foundation of Four Pillars
While the five goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Planfocus on student success, the four pillars describe what FCPS must do well to reach our goals for all students:
- The first focus of the pillars is on teaching and learning. We want to make sure each and every student has access to excellent and inclusive learning environments, and that instruction meets students’ individual needs.
- The second pillar focuses on our connection with families and our communities. We cannot do this work alone. Strong partnerships are key to our students’ success.
- The third pillar is centered on our hiring and maintaining a world class, diverse workforce. We want to make sure our incredible employees have what they need to help our students thrive.
- The fourth and final pillar centers on how we bring this all together. We remain focused on creating a culture of equity, excellence, and accountability where data guides our decisions.
 We’re continuing our Staff Spotlight series with Paulette Farmakides. You may know that she’s been a Haycock parent for many years, but now she’s also contributing her energy, humor, and smiles to the front office. We are truly delighted to have her with us: https://haycockes.fcps.edu/features/staff-spotlight-office-assistant-paulette-farmakides🌟
FCPS Cares
The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. We invite you to submit a story below to acknowledge the great work of an FCPS employee or group of employees who should receive FCPS CARES recognition.
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