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Dear Haycock Families,
It felt good to have a full, regular schedule day today. We imagine you felt the same.
We are super proud of our fourth graders! They did wonderful performances of important historical speeches on Friday. We are grateful to the Ford's Theater teaching artists and the fourth grade teachers who made this learning opportunity come to life for our students.
Consistent attendance at school is so important. It certainly impacts achievement and learning. You will be receiving an attendance parent report in the coming week for each of your children at Haycock. When a student is absent 18 or more days during a single school year, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) identifies that student as chronically absent. The attendance parent report you will be receiving is another way for us to partner with you to make sure that is not the case for any of our students at Haycock. The VDOE does not consider whether an absence was excused or unexcused- they count total absences. If your child is sick, by all means keep them home. Otherwise, avoid trips and appointments that will take them out of school!
Wednesday, February 18 is our next 3 hour early release day. Students will be released at 1:05 p.m. You should receive an email from us asking you to confirm what we understand your plans are for each child for that day.
We hope you will be able to join us next Friday, February 20 for our next Cougar Connections and Conversations Parent Coffee. Our school psychologist and social worker will be presenting on executive functioning support at home and school. Check in at the office first and join us in the library at 9:30 a.m.
Happy Valentine's Day to all. 💖
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
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
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- Lunar New Year
Tuesday, February 17-March 19- Ramadan
Wednesday, February 18 - Three Hour Early Release- student dismissal at 1:05 pm
Wednesday, February 18- Ash Wednesday
Friday, February 20- Online Spelling Bee qualification assessment (see info below)
Friday, February 20- Cougar Connections and Conversations Parent Coffee, 9:30 in the library- Executive Functioning Skills
February 23-27- Join your child during their PE class for our Kids' Heart Challenge
Wednesday, March 4- Haycock Spelling Bee for qualifying students
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
🧸 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! 💕
 Happy Lunar New Year!
🦩Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
🐝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.
🏃🏼♂️SCA Kids Heart Challenge Spirit Week
Mon, 2/23- Get your heart pumping, start jumping: wear red
Tues, 2/24- Put down the screen and find the green/nature: wear green
Wed, 2/25- Fill your plate with colorful foods: wear lots of colors
Thurs, 2/26- We are a team against heart disease: wear your favorite sports team jersey
Fri, 2/7- Keep our hearts healthy by putting sugary drinks to sleep: wear PJs
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
🍴Meal Kits for Fasting Students
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 after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
📲Help Keep Haycock Phone-Free!
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at 703-531-4000.
Fourth Grade Lincoln Oratory Performance
📔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.
 Parents from all the McLean HS pyramid elementary schools are invited to a free screening and facilitated discussion of Screenagers: Elementary Edition on Monday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Franklin Sherman Elementary, sponsored by the Franklin Sherman PTA. This adults-only event supports families navigating smartphone use and healthy technology habits. By coming together as a broader McLean community, we can better prepare our students and families for thoughtful technology decisions. We will also discuss Franklin Sherman's Wait Until 8th campaign and how we can help implement it at your elementary school.
Please RSVP here. We hope you will join us!
❤️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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