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Hornet Happenings

Week of December 2nd

It’s Book Fair week at Halley Elementary!

We are so excited for our Halley Scholastic book fair.  Our Halley teachers love reading to their kiddos…and our students enjoy a good book!  Every purchase from our Scholastic Book Fair benefits our Halley library.  The book fair will be open throughout the school day until December 6^th.  On Wednesday, Mrs. Hall our librarian will open the book fair to our Halley community from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  So come on out Hornet Nation and invest in a good book and our school!

Paula Johnson-Tyler, Principal

Dee Hubbard- Assistant Principal

Kayleigh Merritt- Assistant Principal

Fall Book Fair

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!

Family Life Education Parent Preview Night

Parents are invited join us for a brief virtual presentation this Friday, December 6^th at 6:00 PM to gain information regarding FCPS’ Family Life Education Curriculum.  Please use the link below to access the virtual meeting.

Join Halley's Virtual Meeting (Click Here)

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.

Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School (Cafeteria).

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

 One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us. 

Register for ParentVUE Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

Virtual Lexia Parent Information Night

Learn more about Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp at a parent information night. Discover how FCPS uses Lexia in classrooms to support students’ literacy growth. Presenters will also share tips for improving your child’s literacy. Sessions will take place: 

• Thursday, December 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Register in advance.

Attendance Impacts Learning

Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after winter break. Give your child the gift of education and help build a habit of regular attendance.

Students can still fall behind if they miss just one or two days every few weeks.

Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves.  Start building this habit early in their educational career that going to school on time every day is important.  Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school and college.

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.

Book Drive:

Do you have gently used books that you are looking to donate?  In early December, the Halley Elementary School PTO will host a book drive to collect gently used books to donate to our school library.  More details will be posted soon!

PTO Volunteers:

The Halley Elementary PTO is a great way to give back and support our school community.  The PTO has several events and fundraisers planned for the New Year and we need parent volunteers to help make them memorable.  Visit the PTO social media sites and website often for information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.  Click here for more information.

8850 Cross Chase Circle, Fairfax Station 22039  |  Phone: 703-551-5700

Attendance: 703-551-5757 or email HalleyES.Attendance

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