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It's Earth Week...
and Halley ES is Ready to Go Green!
Help us celebrate our amazing earth by participating in our daily spirit days.
Tuesday's fun: Halley Clean Up Day & Spring Family Night & Book Fair
We are happy to announce it is also
Spring Book Fair Week!
Come enjoy earth week activities and purchase a good book on Tuesday evening from 6PM-8PM.
Parents: We would love volunteers for our spring book fair! Use the link below to sign up.
Link to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0944AEAF22A5FA7-halley
Order your books online:
Link to shop online: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/halleyelementaryschool
3 Hour Early Release on Monday, April 21st at 1:05 PM.
We will send your child home the same way as we did during our previous 3-hour early dismissal in March.
If you will need child-care supervision on Monday from 1:05 until 4:05 PM please call the school office Monday morning at 703-551-5700.
SACC will be open to those who typically access this service beginning at 1:05 PM.
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Thank you for supporting the Halley Elementary School PTO! Your donations to Boosterthon helped to raise an amazing $ 26,807 for Halley Elementary School to create beautiful outdoor spaces, purchase books, fund field trips, appreciate teachers and staff, and support instructional resources.
Click here to see how your donations to the PTO have an impact.
Chess Club
Beginning in April, the Halley Elementary School PTO will partner with Silver Knights Chess Academy to host a chess club at Halley Elementary School this Spring. Visit: www.chessacademy.com to register today. Chess club will begin April 9th and run every Wednesday from 4:15pm-5:15pm through May 28th.
Book Fair Family Night
Stop by the PTO booth on family night during the upcoming book fair on (April 21-26th) to purchase Halley swag and find out about upcoming events and activities.
Earth Day Community Clean Up
Hornets! Sign up to help clean up the grounds at Halley Elementary on Earth Day, April 22, 2025. Volunteers will help lead groups of students as they help make our school more beautiful. Sign up here and you will be connected with the Halley ES volunteer coordinator who will provide more details.
Field Day, Play Date
Stay tuned for more information about the PTO, field day (May 2nd) and an end of the year play date.
6th Grade Promotion
Support 6th Grade end of year planning by making a donation. Click here for more details.
PTO Board Openings
The PTO is recruiting for its next PTO president for the 2025-26 school year. Click here for more information.
Thank you!!!
Halley Elementary PTO
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Important Dates for Upcoming SOL Testing
We want to keep you informed about the schedule for the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests that our students in grades 3-6 will be taking in May.
Please mark your calendars with the following important dates:
- Tuesday, May 6th: Math SOL (Grades 3-6)
- Tuesday, May 13th: Reading SOL (Grades 3-6)
- Tuesday, May 20th: Science SOL (Grade 5 only)
For more comprehensive information regarding the SOL tests, including details about the assessment program, we encourage you to visit the FCPS SOL testing website page: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/student-tests-assessments/types-student-assessment/virginia-assessment-program/sol-test-3 Your ongoing support plays a vital role in your child's success. Thank you for partnering with us in their education.
New Member of the Halley Family
We are excited to introduce Dr. Hanna Langstein as interim assistant principal at Halley Elementary School. Dr. Langstein joins the Halley community after serving as an assistant principal at Annandale High School, where she was a transformational leader dedicated to fostering equity, student success, and a collaborative school culture.
As an assistant principal at Annandale High School, Dr. Langstein has supported the development of our multi-tiered systems of support for attendance and mentored new administrators. Her instructional leadership supported teams in planning challenging academic tasks and creating scaffolds that support all students in accessing higher-level thinking. Prior to her arrival at Annandale, Dr. Langstein worked in the Centreville pyramid, having been a middle and high school social studies and ESOL teacher, ESOL department chair, on-time graduation resource teacher, and MTSS co-lead.
Dr. Langstein holds a Bachelor's in History and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from William & Mary. She also holds a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Virginia Tech.
Dr. Langstein’s commitment to student achievement and sense of belonging has had a lasting impact on the Annandale community, and I am confident she will bring that same passion and expertise to Halley Elementary School. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Hanna Langstein to the Halley family.
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Cameras Installed on School Bus Stop Arms
Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”).
Drivers have begun to receive warnings. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.
According to Virginia law, drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights on and their stop signs extended. Motorists should stop when approaching from any direction, unless there is a barrier or median separating their lane from where the bus is stopped. They should remain stopped until everyone is clear, and the bus is moving.
We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Read more about the stop arm cameras and other ways FCPS works with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school.
Immunization Info: Rising 7th Graders
As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
ACTION REQUIRED: Please provide one of the following immunization documents to our Student Information Assistant (SIA)/Registrar, Carolyn Licastro, as soon as possible:
- An immunization record showing that your child has received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations listed above. Families can request immunization records free of charge through the Virginia Immunization Information System (VIIS), a statewide registry system. If your child was immunized outside Virginia, you can get records from those states’ systems.
- Submit your child’s immunization record through ParentVUE using the Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet.
- A note from a healthcare provider stating the date the vaccination(s) was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Commonwealth of Virginia, Certificate of Religious Exemption.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
Infant Toddler Resources
Help and Resources for Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families
Are you concerned about your infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child's development? Resources are available if your child exhibits difficulties in one or more of the following areas:
- communication,
- fine and/or gross motor skills,
- self-help skills,
- problem solving
- attention skills
Learn more about typical developmental milestones.
The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia (ITC) is the state’s early intervention system for infants and toddlers (0-36 months) with disabilities and their families. ITC provides evaluations and services for children who have developmental delays or medical conditions that may affect development. Parents are encouraged to contact ITC at 703-246-7121 to share their concerns.
Early Childhood Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs between the ages of 20 months and 5 years (children must be two by September 30).
FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) offers a free referral process to identify potential developmental delays or disabilities. Special education services are provided for all children who are found eligible through the referral process. Parents are encouraged to contact 571-423-4121 with questions or to make a referral.
✨ Helping students meet the criteria for kindergarten readiness is Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan.
FCPS Summer Camps
☀️ Discover summer learning and activities available in Fairfax County!
Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning. At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Activities will include student performances, story time, a moon bounce, and face painting. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
☀️ Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
For more information, see the Summer Learning page.
Make Attendance a Priority
A study on elementary and middle schools found that attendance rates in June are 5.8% higher than April. Let's work together to end the school year successfully! Visit our website for attendance resources.
Enjoy your well-deserved spring break. If you need support, reach out to your school counselor, family liaison, or school social worker for a helping hand. If your child is not feeling well, please view the Can My Child Go to School? webpage.
We look forward to seeing all of our Hornets on April 21st when school re-opens!
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