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- Calendar
- Weekly Reminders
- Disability History and Awareness Month
- Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Walk and Roll to School
- Field Day Volunteers
- SEL Screener
- News from the Family Liaison
- For Our Military Families: Military Matters
- Community Events
- Useful Links
- October 7 and 8 - Restaurant Nights at Taco Bamba
- October 9 - Walk and Roll to School Day
- October 14 - Student Holiday (No School) School office hours |
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- October 17 - PTA Meeting
- October 18 - Field Day
- October 21 - 3 Hour Early Release | 12:20 p.m.
- October 24 - Monster's Ball | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
See the complete school year calendar
- 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.
- The school does not accept food deliveries for students.
- Lunch visitors are now welcome. Seating is limited at some tables.
- Bring your ID when coming to the building.
In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. On the second Monday of October and the month of November, people all over the United States celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Native American Heritage Month. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions of Indigenous people (globally) year-round, and these celebrations are an opportunity to honor these important stories.
See the complete school year calendar.
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 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
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EA8AC29AAFBC25-51375402-2024
Thank you,
Andrew Pitts (adpitts@fcps.edu) and Maliya Tillery (mbtillery@fcps.edu)
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.
Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office.
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:
- Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
- Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
- 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.
Regional Job Fair hosted by Virginia Career Works
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.
FCPS Multilingual Family Podcast
Listen and subscribe to a FCPS Multilingual Family Podcast to hear timely, important information related to school news.
· English
· Español (Spanish)
· العربية(Arabic)
· 한국어(Korean)
“In this episode, as you prepare for a successful school year, you are reminded to keep your ParentVUE account on the Student Information System up-to-date. Use it to keep track of your student’s grades, attendance, class schedules and much more. Use the Family Academy website for all things related to families in FCPS. You can submit questions, explore academic and community programs, register for classes like Early Literacy, Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Children and Family Literacy, and read or subscribe to the latest Family Resource Center newsletter. Always feel free to contact your child’s school if you ever have any questions.”
Marily Grotz, Family Liaison
Phone: 703-924-4553 Cell: 571-296-6011
Email: mgrotz@fcps.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm
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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
Blue Star Families Local Upcoming Events
https://bluestarfam.org/events/
Springfield Starbucks Coffee Connect
October 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Starbucks 8098 Rolling Rd, Springfield, VA
Springfield Starbucks Storytime
October 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Starbucks 8098 Rolling Rd, Springfield, VA
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November 8, 2024
HES Veterans Family Breakfast Celebration
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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.
Parent Webinars - linked below
Military Child Education Connection (MCEC)
Shelly Oberst, LCSW
Military & Family Life Counselor
Hayfield Elementary School
Cell: 571-386-7884
obersts@magellanfederal.com
 
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