SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS - October 18


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Table of Contents

  • Calendar
  • Weekly Reminders
  • International Night Cultural Celebration
  • Volunteer for International Night
  • SCA Homecoming Spirit Week
  • Hayfield Admin Chats
  • Full-Time AAP Screening
  • Fall Picture Make-up Day
  • Nominate an Outstanding Employee
  • News from the Family Liaison
  • For Our Military Families:  Military Matters
  • Community Events - Homecoming Parade/Hawktoberfest
  • Useful Links


mark your calendar

 

  • October 21 - 3 Hour Early Release | 12:20 p.m.
  • October 23-25 - SCA Homecoming Spirit Week
  • October 24 - Monster's Ball
  • October 25 - Admin Chat (Online) | 10:00 a.m.
  • October 29 - Full-Time AAP Screening Information Night
  • October 30 - Fall Picture Make-up Day
  • October 31 - 2 Hour Early Release | 1:20 p.m.
  • November 1 - Diwali (No School)
  • November 4-5 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday (No School) 
    School Office Hours | 9:00 a.m. - Noon

See the complete school year calendar



Weekly Reminders

  • 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.


International Night Cultural Celebration

I Night


To celebrate the many countries and cultures here at Hayfield Elementary School, we will have an International Night Cultural Celebration.

Thursday, November 7, 2024
 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.


We are so fortunate to have many countries/cultures represented in our building. This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate each other and embrace diversity.

Families/students who want to participate will be assigned a table and may:

  • Display flags, maps, crafts, photos, tri-fold posters, and other informative materials representing your country.
  • Dress in your country attire/traditional clothing.
  • Prepare food that represents your culture (you will be provided an ingredient card to list all ingredients used for allergy purposes).

Students may also participate in our parade of nations during the school day and/or the traditional clothing fashion show during the evening event. 

Families wishing to participate, please let us know by returning the form sent home in your child’s Thursday folder or completing the form at this link by TODAY - October 18, 2024.  We can’t wait to see you there.


Volunteer Opportunity - International Night

We also need volunteers to help make this night a success! We need help with set up both Wednesday, November 6, and Thursday, November 7, as well as help with clean up after the event. This is a great opportunity for school or scout service hours! Please sign up here.



SCA Homecoming Spirit Week

Hayfield Secondary School’s Homecoming week is fast approaching and to share in the Hayfield Spirit, we will be having our own Homecoming Week Spirit Days!  The themes are listed below.

Wednesday, October 23 – Jersey Day – Wear athletic/sports attire

Thursday, October 24 – Opposite Day – Dress up like a teacher day

Friday, October 25 – HES Spirit Day – Wear anything & everything Hayfield!  




The next Admin Chat will be online at 10 a.m. on
Friday, October 25th.  Click the image below to register.

Admin chats


Full-Time AAP Screening

Understanding the Process Information Meeting

For any parents interested in learning more about the screening and identification process for full-time Advanced Academic Services (AAP) for the 25-26 school year, there will be an information meeting on Tuesday, October 29th at 6pm in the library. Full-Time services begin in 3rd grade, and screening is available for students in grades 2-6. Please reach out to AART Avery Rothman (agrothman@fcps.edu) with any questions.



Picture Make-up Day


Outstanding Employee Awards

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards!

To submit a nomination for a Hayfield Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: https://forms.gle/piPwDtYFeFziVezS7  You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees across the categories (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.) 

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

Outstanding Teacher
Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher
Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding Principal
Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Leader
At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal).  Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee
At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership.  Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school

Outstanding Operational Employee
At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee.  Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaisons 

The deadline to submit a nomination is November 4, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Ergler.  waergler@fcps.edu



News from the Family Liaison

Immunization Clinics will be held for the Hayfield Pyramid schools on Monday, October 21st from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.  This is a 3-Hour Early Release date when FCPS Elementary school day ends at 12:20 p.m.  All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost.  Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Locations:
Mount Vernon District Office
Springfield District Office

Public Transportation for Mount Vernon District Office
Fairfax Connector Route: 171
Metrobus Route: REX

Plan your trip

Calendar Student Services

Dyslexia Open House

October 28, 2024

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is hosting its annual Dyslexia Open House.

Come meet members of community organizations supporting individuals with dyslexia and attend presentations by FCPS staff.  Presentation topics include Universal Design for Learning and how it supports students with dyslexia in the classroom; an introduction to dyslexia for families who are new to this journey; updates on the Elementary Language Arts curriculum; and an opportunity to ask questions of members of FCPS staff.  We hope you can join us!

Fairfax County Public Schools
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, VA  22031

Can’t join in-person? Zoom Link  https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/98897578815


Marily Grotz, Family Liaison
Phone: 703-924-4553  Cell: 571-296-6011
Email: mgrotz@fcps.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm



For Our Military Families: Military Matters

USO Events & Programs

Parents Open Art Studio Group - Oct.18, 10:30am-12pm (Every Friday)
Learn new art techniques, make art & friends.  A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Ft. Belvoir

Baker’s Bounty - Oct. 22, 2024, 9am (Every Tuesday) - Fort Belvoir USO
Enjoy Coffee & pastries while making friends. 

Fall Fest - Oct. 25, 5pm – Quantico
Fall fun-filled event. Autumn-themed games, activities & entertainment.

Turkeys for Troops, Trees for Heroes & the Elf Project Programs:
Register (Oct. 5-31) for a chance to win – lottery system.

Veterans Day

 

HES Veterans Day Celebration

November 8, 2024

RSVP by November 1st

 

All Armed Forces Service Members (Active-Duty, Reserves, Retired) and All Service Branches are welcome to attend. Uniforms are encouraged.

8:35-9:00am - Veterans Breakfast in Cafeteria (Students & Families)

9:00-9:15am – Flag Raising Ceremony

9:15-10:15am – Military Guest Classroom Visits (Recorded Videos also Welcome)

RSVP for Breakfast
RSVP for Classroom Visits Guest Speakers

Please register students even if you can’t attend to ensure adequate food for all. You can also register on the HES website under Events.


Veterans Wall of Heroes

If your student would like to honor a Veteran family member and/or service member, please complete the form that was sent home last week and return it to your child’s teacher. Feel free to make a copy of this form to recognize additional family members. Include a photo of the service member if possible. Forms and pictures will be displayed in the hallway.


HES International Night

November 7, 2024 | 6:00-8:00pm - Calling all Military Families…Let’s showcase Military Culture!

If you’re a military family, it’s no secret to you that the military has its own unique lifestyle & culture & military kids are rich in experiences & knowledge. Showcase Participation Ideas: tabletop display, photos, tokens, maps showing places you’ve visited & lived, posters, collages, drawings, food, uniforms & a list of interesting facts about your culture, traditions & yourself.


Shelly Oberst, LCSW
Military & Family Life Counselor
Hayfield Elementary School
Cell: 571-386-7884
obersts@magellanfederal.com



Community Events

Homecoming ParadeFriday 10/25, 4pm

The annual Homecoming parade will leave Hayfield at 4pm and roll through Hayfield Farms before returning to Hayfield by 5pm. Come cheer on our athletic teams, marching band, JROTC, class officers, DramaHawks, and Homecoming Royalty Court in the parade!

Parade


Hawktoberfest
:  
Friday 10/25, 5-7pm

Our 6th Annual Hawktoberfest will take place before our varsity football team takes on the Riverdale Baptist Crusaders in the Homecoming Football game! Come grab some food from the food trucks (Two Smooth DudesSateDC SlicesLittle Lady GrillKona IceKaye’s Mini Doughnuts), play games, win prizes, get your face painted, and more! 



helpful links