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It's the most wonderful time of the year Hornet Nation! We ended our last week before winter break with lots of celebration! Students enjoyed festivities with their teachers and classmates, staff had some pretty fun moments showing their school spirit, and parents enjoyed coming into the building to participate in all of the fun. What a time we had this week! Thank you to our Halley PTO for supporting our week of Halley Cheer!
Please enjoy time with family and friends over the winter break.
Our school office will be closed over the winter break: December 23rd thru January 3rd.
We look forward to seeing each of our students in grades PK-6 after winter break on Monday, January 6th. Our doors open at 9:10 AM. School officially begins at 9:20 AM.
Our Halley community would like to take the time to recognize some pretty incredible individuals in this edition of the Hornet Happenings who were nominated by staff, students, or parents for amazing work:
Our 2024-2025 Outstanding Employees!
 Our chorus students enjoyed making spirits bright as they went from room to room serenading our Halley kiddos on Thursday and Friday of this week. Our phenomenal chorus directors, Ms. Smith and Mrs. Poblete did an excellent job arranging this special event. Beautiful job Halley students!
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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.
Halley ES has a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.2%. Let's decrease that number as we head into the winter months. We love our Hornets…and we want to see them at school everyday!
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Food Assistance & Resource Guide & Warm Coats for Cold Weather
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
As the weather is starting to get colder, we want to remind all parents to ensure that their child brings a warm coat for recess. Staying warm during outdoor activities is important for your child's comfort and health.
If your child needs a warm coat, please know that assistance is available. Families can reach out to our school social worker, Mrs. Liz DeVoll at EJDeVoll@fcps.edu or contact the front office for support in obtaining a coat for their child.
Bundle Up with Books Over Break
Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered. Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
Looking for ways to help support your child’s reading and writing at home? Visit the FCPS Literacy Resource page for tips and information about the Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System.
Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings
Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.
Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:
- Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Language interpretation will be available.
All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
🖥️ Free Webinars and Events for Families
In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:
Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.
Upcoming Family Academy Events
You are an important part of your child's education! The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to
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