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- January 24 - Winter Wonderland Dance, 6:30pm
- January 24-25 Restaurant Nights at Panera
- January 29 - Teacher Work Day (No School)
Office Hours 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- February 3 - Admin Chat - In Person, 1:30 p.m.
- February 10 - 3 Hour Early Release | 12:20pm
- February 11 - HES Spelling Bee (see PTA section below)
On full school days, temporary transportation changes must be received by 2:30 p.m., no checkout after 3:00 p.m.
For two-hour early release, changes must be received by 12:30 p.m., no checkout after 1:00 p.m.
On three-hour early release changes must be received by 11:30 a.m., no checkout after 12:00 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.
Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 24. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 24, and Friday, March 7. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
Please fill out this RSVP form so we know who to expect: Admin Chat RSVP Form
We want your child to be successful in school and that means supporting and encouraging their whole development. While excelling in academic classes is important, children also need skills to take on learning challenges, make good decisions, manage strong emotions, and get along with others. Later this month, we’ll begin Second Step® Elementary, a research-based social-emotional learning program designed to improve children’s social-emotional skills. Second Step skills and concepts are designed to help children both in and out of school. Four units will cover the following:
- Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting: Children learn how to pay attention and manage distractions, develop a growth mindset, and apply goal-setting strategies to their social and academic lives.
- Emotion Management: Children learn how to identify and label emotions and use emotion management strategies—including stress management for older students—to calm strong feelings.
- Empathy & Kindness: Children learn how to recognize kindness and act kindly, have empathy for others and take others’ perspectives, and recognize kind acts and empathy as important elements of building and maintaining relationships.
- Problem-Solving: Children learn how to identify and state a problem, recognize if a problem is an accident, and use the STEP problem-solving process:
- S: Say the problem
T: Think of solutions
E: Explore the outcomes
P: Pick a solution
You’ll receive information in the grade level newsletter to help you reinforce Second Step language, skills, and goals at home. If you have any questions about Second Step Elementary, please don’t hesitate to contact the main office or your child’s teacher for more information. Thank you for your support as we work to build a safe and supportive school community.
All FCPS families and middle and high school students should have received an email invitation from K12 Insight and FCPS on Wednesday, January 22, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available until February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!
🖥️ Free Webinars and Events for Families
In January and February, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families:
Sign up for the FRC newsletter or email frc@fcps.edu for more details on upcoming webinars planned.
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.
Marily Grotz, Family Liaison
Phone: 703-924-4553 Cell: 571-296-6011
Email: mgrotz@fcps.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm
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Calling all student artists: The MCEC Call for the Arts is back!
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We’re inviting military-connected students form around the world – every branch, every grade (PreK-12) to share their unique perspectives through art, photography, music, writing, animation, video, and more.
Why Enter?
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Inspire the World. Show us what it means to be a military-connected child through creativity.
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Win Prizes! Cash awards and national recognition await our winners.
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Shine on Stage. Selected artists will be invited to the MCEC Global Training Summit in Washington, DC this July!
Submissions are open now through April 30, 2025 – so encourage your students or children to dream big and create boldly.
Ready to get started? Download the entry form and contest details today!
Enter: https://militarychild.org/programs-and-initiatives/the-call-for-the-arts/call-for-the-arts-contest/#top-content
Let’s celebrate the creativity, courage, and stories of military-connected kids. We can’t wait to see the world through art!
Shelly Oberst, LCSW
Military & Family Life Counselor
Hayfield Elementary School
Cell: 571-386-7884
obersts@magellanfederal.com
January 24 - Winter Wonderland Dance Buy Tickets Here
January 24 & 25 - Restaurant Nights at Panera Bread
Kingstowne Towne Center 4–8 PM
February 11 - Spelling Bee, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Register Here
February 20 - PTA Meeting | 7pm | Library
Note that Bingo has been moved to Friday, March 28th!
  Stuff the Bus is a partnership between Fairfax County Government and local nonprofits. Now in its 14th year, Stuff the Bus continues to support food assistance efforts for families and households. Stuff the Bus has collected more than 220 tons of food to feed people experiencing food insecurity in Fairfax County.
Saturday, February 1
Lidl (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
9001 White Spruce Way, Lorton, VA 22079
To benefit Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC)
Safeway (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
7397 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042
To benefit Food For Others
Giant (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
6364A Springfield Plaza, Springfield, VA 22150
To benefit Koinonia
Saturday, February 8
Giant (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
6800 Richmond Highway, Alexandria VA 22306
To benefit United Community
Visit the Stuff the Bus webpage for a full list of requested items.
 
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