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- Winter Break
- Parent Q&A / Coffee Meetings
- 6th Grade Parent Information
- Attendance and Reporting Absences
- School Policy Reminders
- Workshops for Families
- Community Events
- Useful Links
- December 22 - January 2 Winter Break (No School)
- January 5 - School resumes
See the complete school year calendar
From the Hayfield Elementary School family to yours, have a wonderful winter break! School will resume for students on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
The SCA (Student Council Association) would like to give a huge thanks to everyone who helped to fill our Winter Giving Box! We were able to cozy up our community with a total of 76 donations to Koinonia that included toys, hats, gloves and socks! Thank you for spreading an abundance of warmth and joy this season!
We invite families to join us for our upcoming Q&A session for parents/caregivers with Dr. Tempel-Milner and Mr. O’Connor. These optional gatherings provide opportunities to connect, ask questions, and learn more about what’s happening at Hayfield ES.
- Thursday, February 12, 2025 | 5:00 p.m.
Zoom/Library (PTA meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.)
- Friday, March 13, 2025 | 8:45 a.m. | Cafeteria
- Thursday, April 16, 2025 | 5:00 p.m.
Zoom/Library (PTA meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.)
- Monday, June 1, 2025 | 8:45 a.m. | Cafeteria
- Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night -
Thursday, January 8 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Auditorium
(snow date: Monday, January 12)
- Elementary Tours - January 12-16th | HSS
- Parent Coffee - Wednesday, February 4 | 6:00-7:30 p.m.
HSS Middle School Lecture Hall
- Parent Coffee - Wednesday, March 4 | 9:00-10:30 a.m.
HSS Middle School Lecture Hall
🙋♂️ Attendance Is Important Every Day!
Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after winter break. Give your child the gift of education and help build a habit of attendance. Click on the image above for more detail or visit the FCPS website for additional attendance resources.
Reporting Student Absences
By reporting absences, families are partnering with school staff so that everyone can make sure students are supported and have access to resources. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Parents can also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address. School personnel will call parents or guardians if students are absent and the school has not been notified in advance.
Parents can monitor their child’s attendance records in ParentVUE.
Note: Attendance codes in ParentVUE are assigned by school staff so that they can better identify the reasons behind student absences. This allows schools to respond thoughtfully and provide appropriate support. Visit the FCPS Attendance Policy webpage to learn more about the codes.
When Your Child Is Sick
It is also important to keep your child home when they are sick. The Can My Child Go to School? webpage provides recommendations on when to keep your child home.
For instance, as long as they are feeling like they can participate in school activities, a child should attend school if they have cold symptoms. However, if they have severe, uncontrolled, or rapid coughing; wheezing; or difficulty breathing, definitely keep them home and contact your health care provider.
Cold Weather
As temperatures and wind chills continue to drop, please ensure students come to school with coats, gloves, and hats each day.
Many of our older students choose not to wear warm clothing, but when it is extremely cold, this can impact our ability to safely hold outdoor recess. Your help in reminding students to dress appropriately is greatly appreciated.
Late Arrivals
If your child arrives after the 8:35 a.m. bell, an adult caregiver/parent must walk the student into the building and sign them in at the main office. This helps us maintain accurate attendance and ensures student safety.
Visitor Badges – Including FCPS Employees
We are fortunate to have many parents and caregivers who also work for FCPS. However, unless an adult is on official FCPS business at Hayfield ES, they must sign in and wear a Hayfield ES visitor badge, even if they have an FCPS employee badge.
This ensures that all visitors are accounted for and helps us maintain a safe, secure environment for students and staff. Information about this process is posted at the check-in station in the front office.
Families Attending Lunch
Families are welcome to join their child for lunch after signing into the main office and receiving a visitor badge. To support a safe and positive lunchtime environment:
- Please sit at the designated overflow table.
- Adults may sit only with their own child.
- Photos or videos of other students are not permitted.
These practices help us maintain smooth cafeteria operations and protect student privacy.
How to Develop Motivation with Your Child
January 16 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Join us to learn strategies for teaching your child adaptability, resilience, and problem-solving. We'll cover practical ways to navigate unexpected changes, manage disappointments, and help your child thrive in uncertainty.
Register here
Tips to Reduce Parent Stress and Anxiety
January 27 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Join Rachel Bailey as she discusses how parenting today can feel like a constant cycle of pressure, guilt, and second-guessing. In this workshop, you will learn why certain situations feel so overwhelming (it’s not just the situation itself!) as well as specific strategies to reduce the overwhelm. You’ll also learn how to respond from a place of steadiness rather than reactivity, resulting in less anxiety, more confidence, and a greater sense of ease in everyday parenting.
Register here
BRYC Girls Flag Football
BRYC is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Girls Flag Football League - a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering league that provides opportunities for girls to get active, build skills, and have fun on the field!
Interested in volunteering to help launch this league?
Audra Gibson: audra.gibson7812@gmail.com
Sharon Bickmore: smi0466@gmail.com
Rupali Limaye: rjlimaye@gmail.com
Join us for our inaugural season - Spring 2026!
📚 Read for the Gold Over Break!
 Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Saturday, January 31, 2026. Visit your local FCPL branch or their Winter Reading Adventure website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes.
Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about gingerbread house making, crafting sessions, New Year’s Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
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