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 Our custodians have been working extra hard to clear the areas around Haycock. For those walking from the Westmoreland Road area, please remind your child not to climb on the high piles of snow near the walkers door. For now, we should all take the sidewalk to be safe!
Dear Haycock Families,
Many thanks to our custodial team- Vilma, Rafael, Miriam, and Ignacio. They have been doing nothing short of back breaking work all last week and today to shovel our sidewalks, parking lots, and playground area. Please assist us by shoveling your own sidewalks to allow for safe student return to school tomorrow.
The SCA will be conducting the Soup-er Bowl Canned Food Drive this week, February 3-6. Students will be able to place their donated canned good in the "end zone" of the team they think will win the Super Bowl. Each can equals one vote for the Super Bowl team of their choice. Please no expired cans! The canned goods from this drive will be going to the Bailey's Crossroads/Culmore Community.
Due to the snow days last week and today, the end of quarter 2 was moved from January 28th to February 4th. This impacts the dates on which second quarter report cards will be visible in SIS ParentVUE and paper copies sent home. Those dates have been adjusted below.
We hope to see you this Friday, February 6, for the PTA Bingo night. There will be two sessions, 5:30-6:30 and 7:00-8:00. Join us for a fun-filled family evening!
We look forward to welcoming our students back tomorrow morning. We are on a two hour delay- arrival will begin at 11:05 and our day will begin at 11:20 a.m.
With appreciation for your partnership,
Liz Beaty, Principal embeaty@fcps.edu
Heather Boyd, AP HABoyd@fcps.edu
Krystal Styles, AP krstyles@fcps.edu
📆Upcoming Important Dates
February 3-6- SCA Soup-er Bowl Canned Food Drive
Friday, February 6- PTA Bingo Night in the cafeteria (session 1: 5:30 to 6:30 pm; session 2: 7:00 to 8:00 pm)
Monday, February 9- Parents can view 2nd quarter report cards in SIS ParentVUE
Tuesday, February 10- Paper copies of 2nd quarter report cards sent home to families that requested this
Wednesday, February 11- Sixth grade students present their National History Day learning and research
Monday, February 16 - Presidents Day holiday- no school
Tuesday, February 17 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Wednesday, February 18 - Three Hour Early Release- student dismissal at 1:05 pm
Friday, February 20- Online Spelling Bee qualification assessment (see info below)
February 23-27- Join your child during their PE class for our Kids' Heart Challenge
Friday, March 6- Author Visit sponsored by the Haycock PTA
Saturday, March 7- PTA Basketball Game- Teachers vs. Harlem Wizards
FCPS 2025-26 School Year Calendar
 Student art reflecting our snowy reality
🧸 Kindergarten Registration
It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
🎒Kindergarten Registration & Orientation 🚌
2026-2027 School Year
Registration is now open for rising Kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year.
👉Step 1: Register Your Child at Haycock ES
Please complete the New Student Registration Intake form to begin the process.
🔗New Student Registration Intake Form
Once the form is submitted:
Our registrar, Yujin Choi, will email you with detailed next steps and a link to schedule a registration appointment.
👉Step 2: Attend Kindergarten Orientation
We will hold an in-person Kindergarten Orientation for rising Kindergarten students and their parents on Wednesday, March 18, 2:45-3:45.
Please complete the Kindergarten Orientation RSVP form to attend:
🔗Kindergarten Orientation RSVP (2026-2027)
We look forward to welcoming our future Kindergarten Families! 💕
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🐝Haycock Spelling Bee Information
The Haycock Spelling Bee will take place on Wednesday, March 4th. For students in grades 3-6 who are interested in participating in the Spelling Bee, please complete this form. Completing the form ensures that your child will be enrolled in the qualifying Spelling test which will take place on Friday, February 20th. The top 20 finalists from the spelling qualifier test will be invited to take part in the Haycock Spelling Bee.
Please complete the form by Friday, February 13th.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to Stephanie Garcia at sjessgarcia@gmail.com.
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🍚Meal Kits for Fasting FCPS Students
Coming Soon!
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten later in the day. To sign up and learn more, please click here.
🏃🏼♂️➡️Kids Heart Challenge- February 23-27th
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. After this date, donations will not count toward larger prizes or gift sets.
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!
Instant prizes will be distributed as quickly as possible to students who earn them. Larger prizes and gift sets will be distributed later in the school year once all funds have been submitted online and prizes have been shipped to and organized at Haycock. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
If you have any questions, please contact Nisha Hecht at nphecht@fcps.edu.
💖January Counselor's Corner
Our counselors, Veronique Lilienthal and Shannon Li, have been providing support to students about friendship and emotional regulation during their January monthly lessons. See this newsletter to learn more.
 We continue our work nurturing student kindness💗
🖊️FCPS Ombuds Office
Provides Confidential Guidance
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit the ombuds webpage, where you may submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
🔴Lunar New Year Celebrations
Parents are invited to help us celebrate Lunar New Year at Haycock ES! Please sign up here by February 6, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Meihua Qian, mqian@fcps.edu
📔Author Visit on March 6
On Friday, March 6, we are excited to welcome the mother-son creative team Carole Boston Weatherford (author) and Jeffery Boston Weatherford (illustrator) to Haycock! They will share their talents with our students during special grade-level assemblies. Many thanks to the Haycock PTA for supporting this opportunity for our students.
To learn more about our visiting creators visit their website HERE.
Book Information
- To purchase books—and indicate whether you would like them signed by the Weatherfords—see the flyer or visit our partner bookshop, R.E.A.D’s. Book Nook, HERE.
- Book orders are due February 20.
- Books ordered through R.E.A.D.’s Book Nook will be delivered directly to your student’s classroom.
- If you already own books you’d like signed, please have your student bring them to the library by March 5.
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The 2026 Special Education Family Conference
Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools
This year's Special Education Family Conference will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Marshall High School. Families will have the opportunity to hear from internationally renowned educator and advocate, Dr. Shelley Moore, connect to resources and other families, and participate in afternoon sessions.
FCPS families are invited to register to attend this year’s conference. Childcare, accommodations, and language interpretation are available.
Families are also invited to register to serve as event volunteers by Friday, February 20. Volunteer hours will be awarded to student volunteers.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for updates and more details.
❤️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.
 February is Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
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