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Dear Haycock Families,
Please note the date change for our winter band evening concert. That will now be on Wednesday evening, January 21, 2026 as originally planned. The PTA Heritage Night is being rescheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
We hope you and your child will participate in the FCPS Math Week activities. Please see information below providing more details. Can we, as Haycock, contribute to the FCPS goal of achieving a million minutes of family math this week?
The end of the second quarter is fast approaching! As a way to keep families updated and to further partner with you, teachers will be sending interims home to parents/guardians of students who have dropped to a grade of 1 or 2 from their first quarter grade in an academic area or in an area of citizenship/behavior. Interims will come home this week only for students where this is the case.
A friendly reminder that student drop off in the mornings should be at the Kiss and Ride line. The parking lot off Haycock Road to the side of school near the cafeteria and gym is not a drop off area for students. This policy is in place to keep our walking students safe who come from the Little Falls Road direction. Thank you for your cooperation.
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
Friday, January 16- SCA Spirit Mismatch Day-wear your best mismatched outfit
January 12-16- FCPS ST Math Week (see information below)
Wednesday, January 14- Longfellow Curriculum Night for rising 7th graders and parents 6:00-8:00 p.m. (inclement weather date: January 21)
Thursday, January 15- Dark Skies Presentation at Longfellow MS 7:00-8:30 pm (see information below)
Monday, January 19- Martin Luther King holiday, no school
Wednesday, January 21- Winter Band Evening Concert (6:30 and 7:30 pm)
Wednesday, January 28- 2nd Quarter ends, 2 hour early dismissal at 2:05 pm
Thursday and Friday, January 29 and 30- Teacher Professional Development and Workdays, no school for students
FCPS 2025-26 School Year Calendar
 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.
🏫Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night- 1/14/26
Longfellow MS will be hosting a Curriculum Night for rising 7th grade students and their families on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This evening session aims to provide parents with information that will help their incoming 7th grade student with transition to middle school. Families will have the opportunity to explore elective course offerings and hear from a variety of Longfellow staff about the courses and programs offered to 7th grade students. Students and staff will also be available to answer questions.
If inclement weather occurs, the event will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Longfellow looks forward to welcoming you!
Dear Haycock Students and Families,
Thank you for all of your winter clothing donations! We are very grateful and appreciative for your generosity! The FCPS school community that we donated to is very thankful.
Sincerely,
The Haycock Elementary School SCA
✨Dark Skies Presentation at Longfellow MS
The McLean HS and Longfellow Get2Green teams are studying light pollution and are offering this outreach event about that topic.
Event: Dark Skies Presentation & Astronomy Night
Date & Time: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Where: Longfellow Lecture Hall & PE Field
Who: This event is open to the Haycock, Longfellow and McLean community as well as our greater community. Please invite your neighbors.
Description: Come learn how the natural world thrives in darkness. Students and guest speakers will discuss light pollution and ways to be better stewards of our night skies. After the presentations, a local astronomer will lead stargazing on the Longfellow PE field. Bring warm clothes (hats and mittens) for the outdoor portion. We'll have telescopes and binoculars available.
Also, the Smithsonian Natural History Museum has a special exhibit on this topic open through the end of December called “Lights Out: Recovering Our Night Sky,” on the second floor. The Smithsonian provides a virtual tour if you can’t go in person. https://naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/lights-out
 FCPS invites you to experience a full week of family time with FREE stories, games and math activities - all from the comfort of your home.
Math Week offers families an opportunity to experience math, literacy, history, and geography in a fun and positive way. All content will be available for families in English and Spanish beginning Monday, January 12.
Visit the Math Week website for games, stories, and other interactive activities for the whole family.
🎨Original Art Works Ordering Information
It's not too late to order your child's original art work! These make great keepsakes and wonderful gifts Please see the information about ordering located here. Orders close on January 31, 2026.
🗺️Superintendent Presents Recommendation for Boundary Changes
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid recommended proposed boundary changes to the School Board at its January 8 board meeting. Meeting materials include:
The School Board will hold a public hearing on the Proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) on Tuesday, January 13, at 6 p.m., in the Jackson Middle School auditorium. Speakers may address the FY 2027 CIP or the proposed school boundary adjustments. If you would like to testify regarding the proposed school boundary adjustments, you may arrive 45 minutes before the hearing begins (5:15 p.m.) to sign up to speak in person. You will be placed at the end of the speaker queue.
The School Board will vote on the superintendent’s recommendation for boundary changes and implementation on Thursday, January 22. Learn more about the comprehensive boundary review.
💵Follow the FCPS Budget Process
Encourage your neighbors, friends, and community members to follow the FCPS budget process and look for opportunities to share your ideas about funding public education.
Thursday, January 22, Dr. Reid will present the proposed budget to the School Board.
💉Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
🏫Apply for Your Child to Learn in Two Languages
FCPS’ 2026-27 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program lottery opens on Monday, January 12. The program offers students in kindergarten and first grade the opportunity to learn in English and another language — French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish — for half of each instructional day.
The online, countywide lottery is open to Fairfax County residents. Families must have a SIS ParentVUE account. Students not currently enrolled in FCPS should register at their base school before applying for the immersion program.
Families applying for first grade must do so by Thursday, February 12, at 4 p.m. Those applying for kindergarten must do so by Monday, March 2, at 4 p.m.
Informational meetings will begin in January. View dates and details on the FCPS calendar. If you have questions, please contact Brigid Williams at 571-423-4600.
⛹🏼Kids' Heart Challenge (Coming in February)
Please consider donating to the Kids Heart Challenge this year by clicking on the link. Within the drop-down menu, select Haycock Elementary School, join our team, and create a login if you have not participated before.
The final day to collect online donations is Friday, February 20th at 9:00 a.m.
Our Kids Heart Challenge Event takes place during your child’s physical education class during the week of February 23rd to 27th. Please note that fundraising is not required for your child to participate in the event.
We also invite parents and guardians to join their children during their physical education classes on February 23rd to 27th to participate in the Kids Heart Challenge together. We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, please contact Nisha Hecht at nphecht@fcps.edu.
❤️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.
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