Dismissal changes should be submitted to the office by 2:30 p.m.
No student may be checked-out after 3:00 p.m. Pease arrive early.
Lunch visitors will be welcomed beginning October 1st.
The school does not accept food deliveries for students.
Bring your ID when coming to the building.
SEL Screener
Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.
After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:
Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
Alcohol or drug use.
Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact Heather Kunz, our school psychologist, Erin Smith or Marvin Jones, school counselors, or Herston Phillips, school social worker at 703-924-4500, to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
Introduction to AAP Informational Meeting
There will be an Introduction to AAP Informational Meeting for parents on Tuesday, October 1st at 6:00 p.m. in the school Library. Any parents of students in grades K-6 are invited to attend. This meeting will discuss the levels of service for Advanced Academics as well as the process for screening and identification for these services. Please reach out to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Avery Rothman agrothman@fcps.edu, with any questions.
Get2Green Outdoor Cleanup
4th-6th grade students are invited to participate in a garden clean up at Hayfield on Tuesday, October 8 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mr. Pitts and Mrs. Taylor will be leading this effort, with the goal of cleaning up and tending to some of our outdoor spaces. Students would need to be picked up from Hayfield at 4:30 p.m. on that day. Permission forms will be distributed at school to interested students. Contact Mr. Pitts (adpitts@fcps.edu) or Ms. Taylor (ataylor8@fcps.edu) for more information.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
What better way to enjoy the beautiful fall weather, than by walking and rolling to school with friends. The 28th annual National Walk and Roll to School Day will take place on Wednesday, October 9. We will meet at 7:50 a.m. in Hayfield Park and then walk to school. Everyone is welcome to join us.
If it should rain, this event will be cancelled.
Field Day Volunteers
Field Day is back this Fall at Hayfield Elementary on Friday, October 18. Volunteers are needed to help run the stations the classes will be rotating through. Field Day will be run in two different sessions.
Session 1: Grades K-3 will be from 8:50 - 11:00 AM.
Session 2: Grades 4-6 will be from 1:00 - 2:50 PM.
If you are able, please sign up for a session. We will follow up with you about a week before the event with additional information! Click on the Signup Genius link to sign up for a session
Help your Preschool Child Feel Confident for School Contact Marily Grotz, Family Liaison, for more information.
The Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program is now registering. In this one-hour a week meeting with the instructors and families. Caregivers will gain tools, skills, and confidence to practice school readiness. Instruction is available in English and Spanish.
The African Heritage Early Literacy class will be taking place at the Lorton Community Center this year. This program is for parents/caregivers with their children. It will be taught in English and anyone is welcome.
Fort Belvoir ES will be hosting an Early Literacy class and registration is now open. This is open to families who have base access and who have children who have not entered Kindergarten.
The Hispanic Early Literacy Class and Arabic Early Literacy classes are also registering now.
Regional Job Fair hosted by Virginia Career Works at Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus. Register Here! October 10, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fine Arts Building - 3301 Netherton Drive, Alexandria, VA. Free Parking or take Metrobus: 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 28A or DASH Bus Line 31.
Oct 2, 11 am - 1 pm Farmers Market (Mobil Market) Fort Belvoir ACS
Visit ACS on the first Wednesday of every month to pick up free fruits, vegetables and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy healthy, nutritious food with your family. https://belvoir.armymwr.com/calendar/event/mobile-market/6576556/92809
Oct 3-6, Hours Vary 26th Annual Octoberfest Fort Belvoir Fremont Field
Enjoy a 4-day celebration that highlights authentic German cuisine, beverages, music, and dancing. Take part in the carnival, Volksmarch 5K Walk and much more. This is a fun-filled event geared toward the whole family. https://belvoir.armymwr.com/programs/oktoberfest
Fort Belvoir Primary Early Literacy Program, Wed. & Fri. 10am-noon
Children & families participate in fun school-like activities to prepare kids for kindergarten. Ages 1-5.
November 8, 2024 HES Veterans Family Breakfast Celebration
Please join us for a special breakfast to honor our HES Veterans & Military Families in celebration of Veterans Day. Military Parents, Veterans, and their students are invited to attend. Event will take place in the HES cafeteria. More details to come.
Shelly Oberst, LCSW Military & Family Life Counselor Hayfield Elementary School Cell: 571-386-7884 obersts@magellanfederal.com
