Dear Haycock Families,
Thank you to the students and families that joined us yesterday to winterize and clean out Speedy's courtyard area. It was a lot of work, and we appreciated the many hands available to assist.
For those of you who were not able to join us last week for the parent information session regarding referral, screening and identification for full-time AAP Services, Grades 3-8, here is a link to Tuesday evening's presentation.
If you have questions, please reach out to our Advanced Academics Resource teacher, Siobhan O'Hair at sfohair@fcps.edu.The deadline for referrals is December 15. Please see additional information below.
We look forward to showing our appreciation this week for the staff members who prepare and serve our students healthy meals every day. They are important members of our Haycock family!
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
Monday, November 18- Virtual PTA meeting at 7:00- Link to join
November 18-22- Cafeteria Staff Appreciation Week
Tuesday, November 26- Return the Spelling Bee Interest Form (see below)
November 27-29- Thanksgiving Holidays- no school
Saturday, December 7- PTA Skate Night at Fairfax Arena 6:45-8:15 pm
Monday, December 9- Three hour early release Monday- dismissal at 1:05
December 10-13 and 16- Haycock Book Fair in the Library
Thursday, December 12- Strings/Chorus Winter Concert and Family Evening Book Fair event (5:30-8:30)
Sunday, December 15- AAP Full Time Services Referral Deadline
December 23 to January 3- Winter Break- no school
FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar
Yearbook Cover Design Contest
Calling all artists! We invite you to enter the Yearbook Cover Design Contest. Using crayons, colored pencils, or markers… create a design that might be chosen as the cover of our yearbook this year!! Your artwork must fit the theme of “SHAPING A BETTER WORLD” and should include lots of detail and color. To get started, stop by Mrs. Proctor’s room. All entries are due by Monday 11/25!
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Haycock Spelling Bee Information (Grades 3-6)
The Haycock Spelling Bee will take place after Winter Break. For students in grades 3-6 who are interested in participating in the Spelling Bee, please complete this form. Completing the form ensures that your child will be enrolled in the qualifying Spelling test which will take place in December. The top 20 finalists from the spelling qualifier test will be invited to take part in the Haycock Spelling Bee.
Please complete the form by Tuesday, November 26th. For any questions, feel free to reach out to Stephanie Garcia at sjessgarcia@gmail.com.
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Original Works Parent Information
Last week, you should have received an Original Works flyer with your child’s artwork displayed on it. Please take a moment to read the instructions, by scanning the QR code. Once you scan the code, you will need to enter your child’s specific number/code (listed on the flyer.) After you have logged in, you can choose items to order, put them in your cart and make your purchases. All the items you purchase will have your child’s artwork on them, and all of the money spent comes back to Haycock. This is a school fundraiser. Thank you for your support!
Full Time AAP Referral Deadline- December 15
The deadline for all students in grades 2-6 to apply for full-time (formerly referred to as level IV) advanced academic services to begin at the start of the 25-26 school year is Sunday, December 15. This is a county provided date, there are no exceptions or extensions. Please plan ahead!
To initiate the screening process, please submit the AAP Full Time Referral Form to Siobhan O'Hair at sfohair@fcps.edu or submit a hard copy to the front office by 4:00 on Friday, December 13th.
Order Haycock 2024-25 Yearbooks
Order your child's yearbook before December 15 for $20. After that date, the price will go up to $25. Yearbooks arrive and are available to students a week before school ends in June.
Link to ordering your Haycock Yearbook
Our next 3 hour release Monday is December 9. Students will be dismissed at 1:05. We will send out emails to all families the week of December 2 to confirm your plan for each student.
As a reminder, these 3 hour early release Mondays provide teachers the time to complete up to 27 hours of training required by the Virginia Literacy Act.
Haycock Book Fair Coming Soon!
Our beloved Book Fair will take place December 10-13 & December 16 during the school day. The family evening event for the Book Fair is on Thursday, December 13 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
If you are able to share your time to help the Book Fair, it's appreciated! Sign up here to volunteer.
More information about creating eWallets and book previews coming home soon.
 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month
Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, November 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School Cafeteria. Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
Kiss and Ride Drop Off and Pick Up Safety Reminders
As the weather gets colder, we understand more families are using the Kiss and Ride line. To ensure a safe and smooth process for everyone, here are a few important reminders:
- If you are dropping off or picking up your child by car, please use the Kiss and Ride line on the Westmoreland side of Haycock.
- Please pull your car forward in the line as far as possible.
- Please have your child enter and exit your car on the building side, not into the parking lot.
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Please do not park and walk your child from Westmoreland Street or from the parking lot area. This puts our students in unsafe situations.
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Cars should not park in the lot, rather, remain in your car and drop your student off.
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Follow the directions of the staff members and safety patrols stationed in the Kiss and Ride area, traveling in a one way direction and abiding by the signs located in that area.
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Please do not park and leave your car in the Kiss and Ride line. This blocks others trying to move-up in or exit the line.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe and ensuring their day begins and ends on a positive note!
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.
McLean Art Show
Winterizing Speedy's Pond
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