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 Happy Veterans Day-Thank you for your service!
Dear Haycock Families,
Although last week was a short week...it was a busy one! It was great to see so many families at the PTA sponsored Math Night and our fourth graders enjoyed seeing the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. We look forward to celebrating veterans and active duty military personal on Friday morning when our 2nd graders will be putting on their annual Veterans Day assembly.
Have you seen the 2025-26 US News and World Report on the best elementary schools in Virginia? Take a look at this article which features Haycock Elementary!
The schedule for this week is another wonky one. There is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. On Wednesday, November 12, we have our next 3 hour early release day, so students will be dismissed at 1:05 p.m. Teachers will be engaging in professional development and collaborative planning that afternoon.
You should have received an email confirming what we understand your plans to be for your child(ren) for the November 12 early release day. We ask that parents not make last minute changes to plans for that afternoon as it makes an already challenging double dismissal more challenging. We work very hard to make sure we understand the dismissal plans for each and every student to ensure their safety. Thank you for your understanding.
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
November 5-19- SCA Puzzle/Game Board/Lego drive
Monday, November 10- First quarter report cards available for parents in SIS ParentVUE
Tuesday, November 11- Veterans Day holiday- no school
Wednesday, November 12- First quarter report cards sent home for families without SIS ParentVUE access
Wednesday, November 12- 3 hour early release for students at 1:05 p.m.
Thursday, November 13- World Kindness Day
Friday, November 14- 2nd grade Veteran's Day Celebration 9:45 a.m. in the gym
Sunday, November 16- Garden Work at Haycock 11:00-1:00 and Invasive Pull in Cougar Woods 2:00-4:00
Monday, November 17- PTA virtual meeting at 7:00 p.m.
November 17 and 18- 6th grade field trips to Camp Hemlock
Friday, November 21- Cougar Connections and Conversations Parent Coffee at 9:30 in the library (Topic: Navigating Social Friendships and Peer Dynamics in Elementary School)
November 26, 27, 28- Thanksgiving holiday- no school
FCPS 2025-26 School Year Calendar
Oustanding Employee Awards - Nominations Are Open
Want to celebrate an incredible Haycock Elementary staff member? Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! 🎉
Recognize someone on our amazing team in categories like Outstanding Teacher, New Teacher, Principal, Leader, Professional Employee, and Operational Employee.
Submit your nominations by Friday, November 14th! Click here for more details and to access the nomination form. Let’s show our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our fantastic staff!
Apply Anytime for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced-price meals at any time during the school year.
If your income changes — for example, due to a furlough, layoff, or job loss — you may become newly eligible. Once approved, your benefits stay active for the rest of the school year and for the first 30 days of the next school year.
Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals or attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school receive free breakfast and lunch every school day. It’s a great way to make your food budget go further and save time from packing meals. Learn more about FCPS Food and Nutrition.
Share of McLean Holiday Program
Share of McLean's Holiday Program kicks off in November! This year, Jack, a regular Share volunteer and McLean High School student, is leading a toy collection drive. He has created an Amazon wish list with items for kids ages 1 to 11, ranging from approximately $10 to $15. Please check out the Amazon wish list If you would like to contribute, preferably by mid-November.
Two "Hands on" Nature Events- Sunday, 11/16
Garden Work at Haycock on 11/16 11am - 1 pm
Join us to move and spread topsoil into new garden areas and pull plants to get existing gardens clear for the winter.
Bring garden gloves, shovels and any wagons or wheelbarrows you have to share. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and clothes for digging and moving around.
Students welcome, accompanied by adults.
No sign up needed, just meet by the playground.
Save Trees in Haycock Longfellow Park on 11/16 2-4 pm
Join us to remove invasive vines from trees in the Haycock Longfellow Park (behind the Haycock playground).
Do your part to mitigate climate change, help save trees! Trees do an excellent job storing carbon and cooling the earth.
We’ll be led by trained Tree Rescuers. No prior experience or great physical strength necessary. Supplies provided, but if you have clippers and gloves, please bring them. All ages welcome, although elementary students must be accompanied by an adult.
Directions to the meet-up location are in this Sign Up Genius.
 Congratulations to our Haycock Chorus students who performed Friday evening at the McLean Pyramid Chorus Concert! 🎶
Parent Volunteer Registration Update
Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers.
If you are scheduled for an upcoming fingerprinting appointment, please cancel your appointment unless you are a mentor, host parent, or non-parent volunteer having frequent, direct, and unsupervised contact with students, which will still require fingerprinting. FCPS will be charged if individuals miss a fingerprinting appointment without canceling in advance.
Those who have already been fingerprinted will be processed to be eligible for all Level 3 opportunities.
Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a background check).
To ensure continuous safety, all new volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal attestation confirming you have no history of violent felonies, physical/sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude.
Want to volunteer? Visit Volunteer FCPS to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Contact Volunteers@fcps.edu with any questions.
November Is National Family Engagement Month
Family Engagement Month is a time to remember that parents and caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers.
The FCPS Family Academy supports the continued success and well-being of each and every student within the FCPS community. The Academy offers a variety of positive and engaging learning opportunities and meaningful connections to transform the FCPS experience into a welcoming environment for all families.
FCPS Family Café Series
Support Your Child’s Growth and Learning
The FCPS Family Academy announces the launch of a monthly series called the FCPS Family Café. These fun and helpful sessions are designed to keep families informed and involved in their child’s education. At Family Café, parents are key partners in helping children succeed. Click on a topic below to register to attend.
🏫Would you like to be a substitute teacher?
We are always looking for substitute teachers to help us out. It's a great way to be involved and become part of a great staff. Here is the link for more information and to apply to be a substitute in FCPS.
Once you have gone through the application process and background check, let us know, and we'll start calling you. Email Debbie Felix in the front office, dsfelix@fcps.edu
Tutoring Resources for Families
Some families may be looking for additional resources to help support their child’s academic success. The FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of FCPS employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to hire as tutors. This list is a resource offered by the FRC, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with the tutors. This list is not approved by FCPS and is only meant to be a resource to families.
FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services, at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
📚Haycock Book Character Day
Our students had a wonderful time celebrating Book Character Day! From classic favorites to creative new heroes, their costumes brought stories to life.
Take a moment to enjoy this short video highlighting all the fun and creativity from the day. You’ll love seeing the smiles and excitement!
❤️FCPS Cares
Take a moment to acknowledge and affirm a Haycock staff member when they go above and beyond in demonstrating care and dedication that ensures every one of our students is seen, heard, and valued. FCPS Cares.
 Math Night and 6th Grade Game Day
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