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Hornet Happenings
Week of November 18th
Hello Hornet Nation! We hope your week has gotten off to a good start! Our Halley students are well into the 2nd quarter…and things are going well. Thank you for ensuring your kiddos are present at school each day and on time. We currently have a yearbook contest ongoing. Consider entering your child into our Halley yearbook contest. The details are below!
Have a great week Halley families!
Paula Johnson-Tyler, Principal
Dee Hubbard- Assistant Principal
Kayleigh Merritt- Assistant Principal
Yearbook Cover Contest
Do you have an artistic eye and school spirit? Do you want your artwork to be featured in the yearbook for this school year? If so, consider entering the Halley ES Yearbook Cover Design Contest!
Your cover must:
- Include the school name: Halley Elementary
- Include the year: 2024-2025
- Have a hand-drawn illustration that somehow represents the theme: What makes Halley great?
- Be submitted on a standard piece of 8.5 x 11 white copier/computer paper. Please make it vertical. It must cover the entire page.
- Please do not use crayons – markers or colored pencils are suggested.
- Please DO NOT write your name on the front! Use a sticky note and place it on the BACK of your cover.
Any covers that include the following can NOT be considered:
- Student name or signature on the artwork
- Anything except 8.5 x 11 white paper
All entries must be submitted by Tuesday, December 3 2024. You can drop off the original artwork at the school – please place a sticky note or paper clip with your child’s name, grade and teacher.
Questions? Please contact or email Mrs. Buchko
The Fall Halley Book Fair is almost here! This year’s dates will be Monday, Dec. 2 – Friday, Dec. 6.
You can preview the Book Fair flyer, set up a digital e-wallet and shop online here. Students will preview the Book Fair earlier in the week and may make purchases in school on Thursday 12/5 and Friday 12/6. Family Night will be Wednesday evening, Dec. 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you’d like to volunteer to help with this event, you can sign up here or contact Ms. Hall – cghall@fcps.edu. We hope to see you there!
Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month
As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.
Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
Attendance is Critical for Academic Success
Did you know?
- Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
- Missing 10% (or about 2 days per month) can make it harder to learn to read.
- Attending school even if your student arrives late is valuable for their academic success.
When planning for pre-arranged absences, please reference the FCPS school year calendar. Please plan your trips when there is a long break in the school year calendar (i.e. winter break, spring break, and summer break). There is a “pre-arranged” absence form that must be completed prior to pre-planned absences. Simply call the front office, and they will get the necessary form to you for completion.
When your child is sick, please call our attendance line or school office at 703-551-5700 to report an illness.
Thank you to each of our families who attended last week’s PTO virtual meeting! Our special guest, Mr. Mateo Duune shared some valuable information related to boundary considerations.
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