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- Calendar
- Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night (Snow Date)
- Hawks Kettle Snack Pantry
- Cell Phone Policy Reminder
- Updated Transportation Information
- News from the Family Liaison
- For Our Military Families: Military Matters
- PTA News
- Community Events
- Useful Links
- January 10 - Military Families Pizza Night, 5-7pm Cafeteria
- January 13 - Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night at HSS
- January 16 - PTA Meeting, 7pm Library
- January 20 - Holiday (No School) School Office Closed
- January 24 - Winter Wonderland Dance, 6:30pm
- January 29 - Teacher Work Day (No School)
Office Hours 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Monday, January 13th, 6-7:30pm, HSS Auditorium (Snow Date)
Rising 7th grade parents and guardians will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum night at Hayfield Secondary School on January, 13th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in the HSS auditorium. There will also be additional information sessions available for families in the upcoming months. Please see the flyer below from the Hayfield Middle School student services team. You should have also received a field trip form in your student’s Thursday folder for our visit to the middle school on January 15th. This will be a time for students to hear about the different courses and activities available and participate in a tour of the building led by current students and staff. Please ensure that you return this form so that your student may participate.
Thank you!
Erin Smith, School Counselor
We need help filling Hawks Kettle, Hayfield Elementary School’s snack pantry! Our snack pantry was created to ensure our students are not distracted by a grumbling tummy. If you would like to donate, please view the Amazon Wish List for peanut free snack ideas.
Items do not need to be purchased though Amazon. If you would like to ship from another retailer you may address them to Marily Grotz, Family Liaison at 7633 Telelgraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22315 or bring them to the front office during school hours. Our students truly appreciate your generosity!
📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy
Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office (703) 924-4500.
Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g. smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g. texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency. With the approval of the principal or their designee, teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool; however, one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs. Cell phones may be used on campus before and after school only. Violations of this policy could result in confiscation of the item.
Effective January 6, 2025, on two-hour early release days, temporary transportation changes must be received by 12:30 p.m. and students may not be checked out after 1:00 p.m.
On three-hour early release days, temporary transportation changes must be received by 11:30 a.m., and students may not be checked out after 12:00 p.m.
And as a reminder, on normal school days, temporary transportation changes must be received by 2:30 p.m., and students may not be checked out after 3:00 p.m.
Temporary transportation changes must be made through the online transportation form.
As it gets closer to dismissal time, it is very challenging trying to reach teachers for last minute transportation changes, and safety is our number one concern as we want to be sure that we are sending all students home in the correct way. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
🖥️ Free Webinars and Events for Families
In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families:
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 help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.
Free and Reduced Meals (FRM)
Be sure to apply (and reapply annually) for Free and Reduced Meals (FRM) especially if your financial situation changes during the school year. It's important to keep a copy of the award letter for future reference which will be necessary to apply for scholarships to camps. FRM can also make students eligible for discounts on testing and class registration fees, tuition waivers for camps through FCPS, Neighborhood and Community Services, and the Park Authority.
Ways to Give Back - Department of Family Services
The Department of Family Services needs your help during tax season! Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a program through Fairfax County that offers free Income Tax preparation. Volunteers are needed to help individuals and families who made less than $67,000 in 2024 prepare their taxes in spring 2025. Some experience preparing taxes is recommended and additional training will be provided. You can have a big impact! Last year, volunteers helped secure a total federal tax refund amount of $2,888,787 across 2,151 returns. Learn more about the VITA program. Sign up now or contact DFSVITA@fairfaxcounty.gov to volunteer.
Marily Grotz, Family Liaison
Phone: 703-924-4553 Cell: 571-296-6011
Email: mgrotz@fcps.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm
January 10 - Military Families Pizza Night, 5-7pm in the Cafeteria
Shelly Oberst, LCSW
Military & Family Life Counselor
Hayfield Elementary School
Cell: 571-386-7884
obersts@magellanfederal.com
January 10 - Military Families Pizza Night, 5-7pm in the Cafeteria
January 16 - PTA Meeting at 7pm in the school Library
January 24 - Community Connection: Winter Wonderland Dance
Parenting in the Hispanic Culture - presented in Spanish
 📚 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.
 
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