 Dear Haycock Families,
If you haven't done so already, provide your input as we begin working on class placements for next year. Here is the Parent Input Form. Completing the form is optional, and we ask that you do not include teacher requests. The form will remain open until Friday, May 9.
We are also working on a strategic plan for Haycock, and we would appreciate parent input. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey for us so that we can incorporate your ideas and feedback into our guiding plan for the 2025-26 school year. The survey is optional, and we ask that you provide your feedback by Monday, May 5.
We look forward to celebrating our amazing instructional staff next week!
With appreciation for your partnership,
Liz Beaty, Principal embeaty@fcps.edu
Heather Boyd, AP HABoyd@fcps.edu
Krystal Styles, AP krstyles@fcps.edu
Important Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, April 29- Longfellow Spring Open House for rising 7th graders and families-6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30- Band Concerts 6:30-Beginning Band
7:30-Advanced Band
Thursday, May 1- Orchestra/Chorus Concerts
6:00-4th Grade Strings
6:45-Chorus
7:30-5th/6th Grade Strings
May 5-9- Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 7- Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day
Wednesday, May 14- 2nd grade field trip to Arcadia Center
Monday, May 26- Memorial Day Holiday, no school
FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar
We look forward to celebrating our amazing teachers and instructional staff next week for Staff Appreciation Week ❤️
Since 1984, National PTA has designated one week in May as Teacher Appreciation Week. National Teacher Day began in 1953 when former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt proposed that Congress set aside a day to acknowledge the work of educators.
SOL Testing Dates
SOL tests will be given on the dates listed below. We ask families to avoid scheduling appointments on SOL test days.
Tues, May 6 - 4th / 5th grade Reading
Wed, May 7 - 3rd / 6th grade Reading
Fri, May 9 - 5th grade Science
Tue, May 13 - 3rd grade Math
Wed, May 14 - 4th gr Math
Thurs, May 15 - 5th grade Math
Fri, May 16 - 6th grade Math
If you have any questions, please contact Testing Coordinators, Heather Boyd (haboyd@fcps.edu) and Krystal Styles (krstyles@fcps.edu).
Thank you to the Haycock PTA!
We so appreciate the support and generosity of the PTA and all our Haycock families. Using proceeds from this year's PTA Boosterthon event, we have placed an order for new risers and a new kiln. Both are high priced items that benefit our students and their access to the arts, and we wouldn't have been able to make those purchases without your help.
Along the lines of good things are worth waiting for, work is also beginning on our new electronic marquee. Although the process has been slow, this new update was made possible from the funds raised last school year from the PTA Silent Auction. It will give us to additional way to communicate with our community in real time. We are deeply grateful.
McLean Pyramid Book Talk
The McLean Pyramid Principals presented information to our community last week about effective strategies for deep learning, remembering, and preparing for tests. Here are the slides from that presentation. The information was based on the book Learn Like a Pro by Barbara Oakley. The McLean Pyramid Principals look forward to more opportunities of this nature for the 2025-26 school year.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener:
Parent Reports
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March. The screener provides information on their SEL skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how much their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. Families who do not have an active ParentVUE account will receive their results via postal mail.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the SEL Screener Results Family Guideor reach out to our school staff with any questions.
☀️ Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
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 and fun! At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
An FCPS Student Program Marketplace will feature student-made goods for sale. Proceeds will support the students’ programs.
Learn about summer programs and resources available from community and business partners. Enjoy face painting, touring a fire truck, student performances, and much more! Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
Protect Your Child from Measles:
What You Need to Know
Measles cases continue to rise in the US. About 1 in 5 people who get measles end up in the hospital. Measles can cause severe complications like a lung infection (pneumonia), brain inflammation (encephalitis), and possibly death, even with medical care. Symptoms of measles typically include:
- High fever (may spike up to 104°F)
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes
- A rash that appears around 3-5 days after other symptoms begin. The rash typically starts on the face and spreads down the body.
The best way to protect a child from measles is by getting two doses of the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
If you are unsure of your child's vaccination status or your personal vaccination status, talk to your health care provider. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your health care provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources.
✅ Share Feedback With County Health Department on School Health Services
The Fairfax County Health Department and Fairfax County Public Schools School Health Services invite parents/caregivers of FCPS students to participate in a survey on satisfaction with school health room services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be open until Monday, May 5.
School health rooms (clinics) are managed by public health nurses and school health aides. Those staff provide care for students who become sick or injured during the school day, who require medications during the school day, and/or who have a chronic health condition that requires management during the school day.
Additionally, the school health room staff:
- Provide health education, communicable disease prevention, and health screenings.
- Work with schools to help address the root causes of population health disparities so that all students have equitable access to educational and health opportunities.
- Ensure that students have care for minor injuries and illnesses, and chronic health conditions, thus helping to minimize health barriers to learning.
Survey results will provide a basis for quality improvement of school health room services as well as inform future planning for schools.
Field Day Volunteer Opportunities
Hello parents! Have you been looking for an opportunity to volunteer at Haycock? Well look no more!! We need volunteers to help us lead stations at this year’s Field Day. It will take place on Friday, May 30th with a rain date of Friday, June 6th. Please be mindful that ALL stations this year will be on the basketball court, blacktop, or on the field and that some stations involve water. Please wear the proper clothing and have sun protection as needed. If you would like to volunteer, please complete this google formby Wednesday, May 7 at 9:00 a.m.
The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. We invite you to submit a story below to acknowledge the great work of an FCPS employee or group of employees who should receive FCPS CARES recognition.
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