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Dear Haycock Families,
It was wonderful to see the amazing National History Day projects of our 6th graders. They demonstrated their learning through display boards, papers, websites, performances, and documentaries about historical events they became experts on. Way to go 6th grade!
We hope you can join us this Friday, February 20 at 9:30 a.m.for our next Cougar Connections and Conversations Parent Coffee. The topic is supporting executive functioning for families. Sarah D'Elia, our school psychologist, and Haley Wesley, our school social worker, will be presenting information and answering parent questions.
Please remember that tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17 is a teacher workday. There is no school for students.
Additionally, Wednesday, February 18th is a 3 hour early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:05 p.m. We will honor the plan you provided for your child(ren) and ask that if your student is remaining with us until 4:05 p.m that you not pick them up early or change your plans for them. We are working with many details on every early release day to ensure that we accurately understand and facilitate how each student will safely get home that afternoon. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Happy Lunar New Year to those who celebrate!
Ramadan Mubarak to those who celebrate!
With appreciation for your partnership,
Liz Beaty, Principal embeaty@fcps.edu
Heather Boyd, AP HABoyd@fcps.edu
Krystal Styles, AP krstyles@fcps.edu
Lunar New Year
🐎 새해 복 많이 받으세요! 新年快乐! Chúc mừng Năm Mới! Wishing good fortune to those in our community who celebrate Lunar New Year! For those in many East and Southeast Asian countries, including Pacific Islanders, the Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year and is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family. #OurFCPS
Ramadan
Ramadan Mubarak to those in our community who observe! In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity, and good deeds. Muslims believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad. #OurFCPS
📆Important Upcoming Dates
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
Thursday, February 19- FCPS Division Wide Spirit Day- wear tropical clothes
Friday, February 20- Online Spelling Bee qualification assessment for those who signed up
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
Monday, March 9- McLean Pyramid Screenagers Discussion at Franklin Sherman Elementary at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 11- Haycock PTA Heritage Night
FCPS 2025-26 School Year Calendar
🚗Kiss and Ride Safety Reminder
Please remember to come through the Kiss and Ride line when dropping off or picking up your child by car. We've noticed that some cars are pulling up to the cones on Westmoreland Road and dropping students off. This is not safe. The Kiss and Ride line moves quickly, there are plenty of staff in the Kiss and Ride circle to help your child out of the car. This is the safe way for your child to start and end their day at Haycock!
🍴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. 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.
Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
💖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, 2/27- 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
📲Wait until 8th and Screenagers Showing
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!
🪭Haycock PTA Heritage Night- March 11
Haycock Heritage Night (Wednesday, March 11, 2026) is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to learn from one another and celebrate the many cultures. Families are welcome to participate in ways big or small—by sharing a tradition, food, story, art, or activity, or by helping support the event. No professional presentations are required, and all cultures, languages, and family traditions are warmly welcomed.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B49ACA629A2FE3-61947280-heritage
😎Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
❤️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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