Hybla Happenings: January 27, 2025 Edition

Hybla Valley School Front

Second Quarter Learning and Attendance Celebration!

On Monday, January 27th, Hybla Valley held a student assembly to celebrate student success and attendance during the second grading quarter. We are so proud of all of our Hybla Huskies! They have been working so hard this school year to make progress and growth in their academics and to be here on time each day. The energy and school spirit our students brought on a Monday morning was AMAZING! Check out some pictures from the event below.

6th Grade Silly String Fun

Sixth graders getting to silly string Principal Sain!

Hybla Huskies showing school spirit

Hybla Huskies showing off their school spirit!

Second Grade Silly String Fun

High fives and smiles all around!

Big Smiles

Cheese!


Resources for Immigrant Families

Painting

 

Fairfax County Public Schools believes that public education is the cornerstone of a successful community. We will continue to do all that we can to ensure access to safe and vibrant learning spaces for all of our students, families, and staff. While some things may be changing, what’s unwavering is our commitment to ensuring that all students benefit from a world-class education in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. We encourage our students to come to school every day.

Parents/caregivers, students, and staff have asked what FCPS is doing to ensure a safe learning experience for our community.  Please see resources below.

FCPS continues to monitor national policy decisions that impact our students, their families and some of our staff and their families. There are existing laws that govern our work as a public school system.

In accordance with federal law, FCPS does not require any student or family member to share their immigration status. Also, FCPS does not collect student or family member immigration status.

FCPS follows the law. The 1982 Supreme Court decision in Plyer v. Doe established that all children, regardless of immigration status, have the right to a public education. This was a result of the state of Texas enacting a law allowing school districts to deny enrollment to undocumented children.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, enacted in 1974, also protects the privacy of student information.

FCPS is not aware of any efforts by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) or other law enforcement authorities to enter FCPS schools in order to arrest or detain students, parents, or staff. If enforcement actions are taken at our schools, FCPS will follow its existing policies and regulations governing access to students and student record information by law enforcement entities. We will do everything within our authority to protect our students and staff.

We are sensitive to the emotions involved and will closely monitor potential impacts on our schools as we do with any new regulations or laws. As additional information becomes available we will share it with our students, staff, and families. 

It is important to always be prepared for family crisis situations, and we encourage parents and guardians to talk to your children, in an age-appropriate manner, about what to do in the event of an emergency: 

Families may also wish to review their decision related to voluntary disclosure of directory information and contact information. Contact your child's school to update information.

Social Services Resources

Virginia Department of Social Services, Immigrant Services
Northern Virginia Resource Handbook (English)
Northern Virginia Resource Handbook (Spanish)

Only immigration attorneys can provide families with accurate advice about immigration status. Resources for legal assistance are listed here:

Immigration Legal Services: Nonprofit Organizations List
A curated list of immigration legal services in the DMV area.

Immigrant Legal Resource Center

Legal Aid Justice Center Rapid Response Toolkit 
This toolkit provides resources to assist in preparing for immigration emergencies.  

Fairfax County Resources

Fairfax County Resources for Immigrants 

Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning
Connects Fairfax County residents with county and community-based services and resources, including emergency food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, employment, financial assistance, and other essential needs.

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board
Provides behavioral health services, developmental disability services, and detoxification services to youth and adults in Fairfax County.

Please note: Links shared above may lead to external websites for organizations that FCPS does not manage or control. We encourage families to review these resources independently to determine their value for their needs.

FCPS Resources

Family Resource Center 
Phone: 703-204-3941

Office of the Ombuds

Family Information Phone Lines

More information can be found here: https://www.fcps.edu/resources-immigrant-families

 


Three Hour Early Release

February 10, 2025

Students will be dismissed at 1:05 PM.

A letter will be going home to families that needs to be signed and returned to the school by Monday, February 3rd. The last day to turn in forms will be February 5th.

We need to know if:
1) You have childcare and your student will go home at 1:00 PM,
2) You do not have childcare and your student will stay at school until 4:00 PM,
3) Your child will go to SACC.


2025-2026 PreK Application Event at Hybla Valley Elementary

PreK


Apply for FCPS PreK for School Year 25-26!  We are full day M-F Income Eligible PreK Program. Children must be 3 or 4 by September 30. Priority for 4-year-olds.

February 20 11 AM -1 PM at Hybla Valley Elementary School

Please bring-

-Child’s Birth certificate

-Parent Identification

-Proof of Address

-1-month paystubs or income letter or 2024 taxes or SNAP or TANF Letter

 

 ¡Solicite el programa PreK de FCPS para el año escolar 25-26! Ofrecemos un programa PreK de día completo de lunes a viernes para niños que cumplen con los requisitos de ingresos. Los niños deben tener 3 o 4 años antes del 30 de septiembre. Prioridad a los niños de 4 años.

 febrero 20 11 AM - 1 PM en Hybla Valley Elementary School

Trae-

-Certificado de nacimiento del niño

-Licencia de conducir de los padres

- Comprobante de domicilio

-Recibos de sueldo de 1 mes o carta de ingresos o impuestos de 2024 o carta de SNAP o TANF


FREE Books for All!

Free Book EventFree Book Event Spanish

Loving Solutions Class

Loving Solutions Class Flyer

This class is for families with children who are ages 5 - 10 years old. In this workshop model, you will be taught strategies on how to improve communication and boost self-esteem, support strong-willed children in a positive and loving way, and create a space of harmony at home.

When: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. FREE dinner provided at 6:00 PM.
Where: Hybla Valley Elementary School
Dates: February 4 to April 8


Family Resource Center Webinars

February Webinars

English Classes in the Community

English ClassesEnglish Class Locations


Please note that the closest location for English classes closest to Hybla Valley is at Rising Hope United Methodist Church at 8220 Russell Road, Alexandria Virginia 22309.

Registration is open now!


Calendar Reminders

Calendar Reminder

January:

20th: Student Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday), no classes

28th: End of 2nd Grading Quarter

29th: Student Holiday & Teacher Workday, no classes

Report Card

February:

5th: 2nd Quarter Grading Report Cards go home with students

10th: 3 Hour Early Release, students dismissed at 1:05 PM

17th: Student Holiday (President's Day), no classes

20th: 2025-2026 PreK (FECEP/Headstart) Application Event at Hybla Valley Elementary School from 11 AM - 1 PM

20th: Girl Scout Meeting in the Cafeteria from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM