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- Calendar
- Disability History and Awareness Month
- Monster's Ball PTA Event
- Cybersecurity Month
- Check Lost and Found
- International Night Cultural Celebration
- 6th Grade Information
- Outstanding Employee Awards
- Resources for Families Affected by Government Shutdown
- Military Matters
- Community Events
- Useful Links
- October 24 - Monster's Ball | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- October 31 - End of Quarter/Early Release | 1:20 p.m.
- October 31 - School Spirit Day (No Costumes)
- November 3 - School Planning Day (No School)
- November 4 - Election Day/Teacher Workday (No School)
- November 10 - Veteran's Day Breakfast
- November 11 - Veteran's Day (No School)
Disability History and Awareness Month
In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
Parent Resources for children with disabilities and learning differences:
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center - Building positive futures for Virginia's children by working collaboratively with families, schools, and communities to improve opportunities for excellence in education and success in school and community life. Our special focus is children with disabilities.
Parents of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia - Families Helping Families. Education. Commmunity. Support.
Hayfield Elementary PTA presents Monster's Ball TONIGHT!
October 24 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Entry is $5 at the door. Children 4 and under are FREE. Join PTA for future discounts on advanced ticket sales. Volunteers are always welcome!
October is Cybersecurity Month and Hayfield Elementary celebrated Digital Citizenship Week this week, October 20-24. Family Activities worksheets were sent home in Thursday Folders. Check your child's backpack!
If you were unable to attend the Parent Workshop on Thursday, check out the link to the presentation and more tips and activities you can do at home to support raising healthy children in a digital world.
Digital Equity and Inclusion Week was October 10-14.
Learn more about how you can:
Please check Lost and Found ASAP for missing items! We specifically have a lot of gray sweatshirts and a plethora of hoodies.
Because we have limited space and A LOT of Lost and Found, items are donated twice a school year around Winter Break and on the last day of school. But don't wait because as the pile grows it's harder to find your items. If you know families that practice or play games at Hayfield remind them to check Lost and Found too!
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International Night Cultural Celebration
Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Families wishing to participate may return the form sent home in your child’s Thursday folder or completing the form at this link by November 5th, 2025. For more details see past newsletters located on the school website.
We also need volunteers to help make this night a success! We need help with set up Thursday, November 20, before the event, as well as help with clean up after the event. This is a great opportunity for school or scout service hours! Please sign up here. We can't wait to see you there!
Sexual Harassment 6th grade lesson:
To build and maintain safe and supportive school environments, Fairfax County Public Schools has developed one lesson to educate students in 6th grade on the topic of sexual harassment. This lesson seeks to provide students with the necessary information, resources, and strategies to help prevent occurrences of sexual harassment as well as outline the steps to take if they feel they are target of these behaviors so that they are able to continue to focus on learning in an environment that feels comfortable and secure. The lesson is taught by the school counselor as part of their counseling curriculum. At Hayfield Elementary School, this lesson will be taught to students during the month of November.
Parents/guardians may choose to opt their child out of the lesson on the topic of sexual harassment. Students who are opted out are provided with age-appropriate instruction, and every effort is made to foster respect for family choice. If you wish to opt your child out of the sexual harassment lesson, please return the form attached to this letter to the school prior to November 1, 2025. Please note that those families who have opted their child out of school counseling services will automatically be opted out of the lesson on the topic of sexual harassment. Parents/guardians may request to view the lesson prior to deciding whether to opt their child(ren) out of the lessons. Please reach out to the school counselor for instructions on how to preview the lessons. Please see the link below for the opt-out form.
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/counseling-services/school-counseling-services/6th-grade-sexual-harassment-prevention
Youth Survey for 6th grade
The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth.
The survey will be administered between November 10 and November 21, 2025, during a time of day determined by your child's school administration. A copy of the survey will be available to parents and/or caregivers online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/youth-surveyby October 10, 2025.
While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the survey, please complete the opt-out form that was sent out this week and return it to your child's school counselor no later than November 6, 2025. If you have already opted your child out of school counseling services through the Parental Digital Consent Portal, you do not need to complete the form.
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Hayfield Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link. You may nominate one employee per category and you may nominate in multiple categories.
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The Google Form link provides more information about the criteria for each of these awards, and the eligibility requirements are outlined below.
Outstanding Teacher
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Eligibility: Teachers or librarians with at least three full years of teaching experience (in any school district)
Outstanding New Teacher
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Eligibility: Teachers or librarians with up to three full years of teaching experience (in any school district)
Outstanding New Principal
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Eligibility: Currently work as an elementary, middle, secondary, or high school principal in FCPS and be within the first 3 years of their assignment as building principal (in any school/district).
Outstanding Leader
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Eligibility: Currently works as a full-time or part-time Schedule C employee or School-Based Administrator who has completed at least one contracted year of employment working with FCPS in their current position at their current work location. (Not the building principal)
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Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
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Eligibility: Currently works in an FCPS school or center, or in a non-instructional position that supports school leadership, and has completed at least one contracted year of employment working with FCPS in their current position at their current work location.
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Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Twice Exceptional Chair, Psychologist, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist, School Counselor, Systems of Support Administrator, Safety and Security Specialist, and other employees paid as a Resource Teacher who serves in a non-instructional or administrative role in the school
Outstanding Operational Employee
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Eligibility: Currently works as a Schedule-A, Schedule-H, or Classroom Instructional Support (CIS) employee who has completed at least one contracted year of employment working with FCPS in their current position at their current work location, or an hourly employee who has been working regularly in one position for more than one year.
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Common positions in this category: administrative and office assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, all parent liaisons, and hourly employees
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 3, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Ergler at waergler@fcps.edu.
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The Department of Family Services has
been notified by the
Virginia Department of Social Services
that if the federal shutdown continues,
November SNAP benefits may not be issued.
Learn more about SNAP and
where to get help with getting food. |
Federal Workforce Resource Hub
Health and Human Services agencies can connect you to county and community-based resources to help meet basic needs, including food, utility and rent assistance.
- Residents in need can contact the Coordinated Services Planning hotline at 703-222-0880 (TTY 711) for assistance in connecting to county- and community-based resources. This service is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Multilingual specialists can assist callers in multiple foreign languages.
- Our Department of Family Services - Public Assistance and Employment Services can help eligible residents enroll in programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Medicaid. To apply for benefits online or by phone, visit CommonHelp or call 855-635-4370.
- The State Women, Infants, and Children program aims to improve the health of pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children under five years of age. For all WIC appointments and questions, call 703-246-5599.
- Residents in need can use the Emergency Food Access Providers map to locate available food resources.
- The Human Services Resource Guide connects residents with thousands of nonprofit and government services. Listings include detailed service descriptions, eligibility requirements, locations (maps and directions) and contact information.
- Families enrolled in the School Age Child Care (SACC) or Beyond the Bell Pilot program who are unable to make payments should reach out to staff to discuss options. Call 703-449-8989, TTY 711, or email saccregistration@fairfaxcounty.gov.
- Families in the Child Care Assistance Referral program who are having difficulty making payments should reach out to CCAR staff at 703-449-8484 or email CCARInfo@fairfaxcounty.gov to explore resources and support available.
Pets – Residents in need of pet food or other pet resources can visit the Animal Shelter’s Pet Resource Center for a comprehensive list of resources and support.
Tax Payments – Any taxpayers who are unable to pay their county taxes will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Call 703-222-8234 (English and Español), TTY 711, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Purple Star USA: National Convening of Schools & Communities
Join the third annual Purple Star National Convening on October 28 from
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST to connect and empower parents, schools, and communities supporting military-connected youth. Hosted by local Purple Star School leaders. Register here
Questions? jennifern.davis@myhhcs.org Purple Star Registration Flyer
Kingstowne Library Events
Veterans Day Family Fun Fest - Join us in celebrating those who serve and their families! We will have presentations, performances, crafts, snacks, and an opportunity to share about your military family's journey. All ages.
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Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
STEAM Team with Krish - Explore STEAM concepts with hands-on activities presented by Krish from Technology Youth Empowerment (TYE). Ages 6-11
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Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Chess Club - Would you like to learn how to play chess? Or do you know how to play and looking for practice opportunities? Join Kingstowne Chess Club! Free instruction provided by coaches from Muneer Chess and...
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Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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