Dear Haycock Families,
Many thanks to the Haycock PTA and parent volunteers who put on a fantastic STEAM Night on Thursday evening. The night included opportunities to learn about careers in STEAM, to interact with some reptiles and mammals, and to see the Mad Scientist in action. It was a fun evening that brought our community together.
On Thursday, October 31, we will celebrate Book Character Day. Our Kindergarten students will parade around the school dressed as their favorite book characters, and all students are welcome to dress as their favorite book character if they so choose that day. We ask that students do not wear masks that cover their entire face and that they bring no weapon like accessories. We will continue with instruction on that day and want our students to be able to focus and continue their learning. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
Finally, we will have our second Connections and Conversations Parent Coffee this coming Friday, October 18 at 9:30 in the library. The FCPS Neurodiversity Specialist, Kristen Haynor, will be joining us to present and answer your questions.
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.
October 14-18- School Lunch Week
October 16, 17, and 18- CogAt testing for 2nd graders
Thursday, October 17- Kindergarten field trip to Great Country Farms
Friday, October 18- Connections and Conversations Parent Coffee at 9:30 am in the library- FCPS Neurodiversity Specialist will join us
Wednesday, October 23- 2nd grade field trip to the National Zoo
October 23-October 24- 5th grade overnight field trip to Camp Highroads
Friday, October 25- Trivia Night at Longfellow MS 6:00-9:00 pm
Monday, October 28- 3 hour early release at 1:05
Thursday, October 31- End of first quarter- 2 hour early release at 2:05
Friday, November 1- Diwali/All Saints Day/Día De Los Muertos Holiday, no school
Monday, November 4 and Tuesday, November 5- No school-Teacher workdays/Parent conferences
Wednesday, November 6- School picture make up day
Digital Citizenship Week
Digital Citizenship Week is October 14, 2024, through October 18, 2024. Across Haycock, we will be using lessons and resources that support student's digital well-being and their understanding of good digital citizenship.
Families can access the Media Balance and Wellbeing Toolkit to support the healthy use of technology. FCPS will continue leading efforts to promote a positive culture of media and technology use, supporting both students and their families.
Top 10 Great Things about Haycock
We have been asked to update our website with the Top 10 Things about Haycock. Please help us with this by completing this quick form. Tell us your favorite thing about Haycock!
Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
Multiple studiesshow that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
On October 16, all school cafeterias will participate in “X Marks the Tray”, where lucky students can find a sticker on the bottom of their hot entree container randomly. This can be redeemed for our popular whole grain, reduced sugar sweet treat at the end of the lunch period. Encourage students to check their entree containers for a sticker after eating and bring the container to the cashier by the end of the lunch period to receive their sweet treat.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.
 Disability History and Awareness Month
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.
October is also Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
 Haycock Lost and Found Collection
As you come to Haycock for your Parent-Teacher Conferences, stop by and check out our Lost and Found items. We are overflowing!
6th Graders at Camp Hemlock
Three Hour Early Release Monday 10/28 Update
As we plan forward for October 28th, you should have received an email indicating what we understand your plan to be for your child(ren). If you need to change that plan, there was a form included in that email for you to notify us of changes to that plan. On Monday, October 28, we will dismiss at 1:05 p.m. We ask that no changes be made to the plan you have indicated for your child after the end of the day on Thursday, October 24.
Note we have a regular two hour early release on Oct 31st. Dismissal will take place at 2:05 p.m. There will be option for afterschool supervision that day.
The dates for the remaining three hour release Mondays are as follows: 10/28, 12/9 (change from 11/25), 2/24, 3/17, 4/28 and 5/19. Note the change in the November 25th date - it is now December 9th. These three early release Mondays provide time for our teachers to complete up to 27 hours of literacy instruction training required by the Virginia Literacy Act.
Important Health Information Forms
Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.
These forms are required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using theOnline Verification/Update packet.
For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located in the Back to School packets and on the General Registration Forms page.
Longfellow to Host Trivia Night
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
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.
STEAM Night - Thank you, PTA!
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