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- Calendar
- National School Counselor Week
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Kindergarten Registration
- News from the Family Liaison
- For Our Military Families: Military Matters
- PTA News
- Community Events
- Weekly Reminders
- Useful Links
- February 1-28 Black History Month
- February 3-7 National School Counseling Week
- February 10 - 3 Hour Early Release | 12:20 p.m.
- February 11 - HES Spelling Bee
- February 17 - President's Day (No School)
- March 10-14 - Scholastic Book Fair
Thank you to the Hayfield Elementary School Counselors, Marvin Jones and Erin Smith, for your many contributions to helping our students succeed!
This week, February 3-7, is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
The Nearly Cashless Scholastic Book Fair comes to our school from March 10th- 14th to share the newest books and other exciting learning products with our young readers. Parents, family members, and teachers will find plenty of items of interest to them as well. The fair is open each day from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. On Friday, we close at 1:00 to pack up. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Students will preview the Book Fair on March 10th and come home with a wish list for a few things they would like to get. Adults are invited to come anytime during the week to browse and/or make purchases. Adults may pull their child out of lunch to purchase books with them. If adults are unable to attend but would still like their child to purchase something, they may sign their child up for an eWallet account or send in cash.
We are NO LONGER ACCEPTING PERSONAL CHECKS due to the amounts being potentially wrong if we run out of stock. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND signing your child up for an eWallet account. Cash gets lost, eWallet accounts don’t. It is very helpful to have a list of what the student is allowed to buy, especially in the primary grades. Click the following link for more detailed information on the fair, how to volunteer at the fair, and information on eWallet (the cashless way to pay):https://secure.smore.com/n/bta6g1
Teachers will be signing up for their own eWallet accounts and sending out the links. These accounts are for the teachers to purchase books from the fair for their classroom libraries. Feel free to donate any amount that you are comfortable with. The books purchased will enrich the education of children for years to come. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for Kindergarten Orientation on April 1 at 9 a.m. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Jailene Acevedo, our school registrar.
💻 Try Online Registration
Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
🖥️ Free Webinars and Events for Families
In February, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host the following webinars and events 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 Family Academy compiles FCPS classes, webinars, workshops, and programs 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
Scouting Salutes the Military
Submit Applications by Feb.15, 2025
Date & Location: April 23, 2025 - Army Navy Club, Arlington, VA
Honorees: to honor the unique bond between Scouting and the military community. Taking place during the Month of the Military Child.
Military Scout Excellence Award (Current Scout) Purpose: Recognizes a military child for balancing the challenges of military family life while excelling in Scouting.
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Dependent of an active-duty service member, veteran, or reservist.
- Active participant in a Scouting program.
- Exemplifies leadership, resilience, and the Scout Oath and Law.
- Contributes to their community through impactful service projects. Nomination Process:
- Submit nominations via Scout leaders, teachers, or community members.
- Provide a description of accomplishments, leadership roles & service project impacts.
Submit nominations by February 15, 2025, to alissa.deaver@scouting.org.
Operation Purple Camp – Summer 2025
Applications open February 12, 2025
Operation Purple Camp is a free one week sleep away summer camp experience exclusively for military kids. These camps bring together military kids ages 6-16 years from all ranks and services for an incredible summer of adventure and connection with other military kids. Activities include:
- Flag Raising Ceremonies, Arts & Crafts, Archery, Ropes Courses, Team Sports and a Wall of Honor Activity
Eligibility & Application:
Children of Active-Duty service members and Veterans, from all unformed services, including the National Guard, Reserve, Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration my apply.
Applications open February 12, 2025
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Dates: June 22-27, 2025
http://www.militaryfamily.org/programs.operation-purple/operation-purple-camp/
Shelly Oberst, LCSW
Military & Family Life Counselor
Hayfield Elementary School
Cell: 571-386-7884
obersts@magellanfederal.com
February 6-7 - Restaurant Nights at Stone Hot
February 11 - Spelling Bee, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
February 20 - PTA Meeting | 7pm | Library
Note that Bingo has been moved to Friday, March 28th!
📖✨ Thanks to the incredible support of our Hayfield Elementary PTA, staff, and families, we are thrilled to announce that EVERY Hayfield Elementary student will receive a FREE yearbook this year—ensuring that all students have a keepsake filled with memories, friendships, and fun from the 2024-2025 school year! Stay tuned for more details on distribution later this year. 💙🧡
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Hayfield Elementary School will be celebrating all month long with highlights on our morning news show, displays around the building, and class discussions.
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Reading Opens the World Book Drive & Family Literacy Fair has been POSTPONED to Spring due to weather concerns. Date and Time will be shared once it has been rescheduled.
 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 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.
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.
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.
- Bring your ID when coming to the building.
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