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Dear Haycock Families,
It was great to see many parents this past week join their students for their PE class during the Kids Heart Challenge! There was a lot of dusting off rusty jump rope skills. This morning, it was wonderful to see so many of our 5th grade parents for the Poetry Slam. We appreciate the many ways that all of you support and celebrate your child's growth.
Please download the new Raptor Safe App which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who download the Raptor Safe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at the front office.
We hope to see many of you next Saturday, March 7 at Meridian HS at 6:00 p.m. for the Teachers vs. the Harlem Wizards basketball game. This is a fundraiser for the Haycock PTA and promises to be lots of fun. Tickets can be purchased through the PTA.
Additionally, the McLean pyramid is gathering at Franklin Sherman Elementary for a screening of Screenagers and an explanation of the Wait until 8th program on Monday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. Here is the link to RSVP. We hope to see you there.
Finally, congratulations to the Haycock Science Olympiad Division B team! They won first place in the regional competition and will be moving on to the state tournament.
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
Wednesday, March 4- Haycock Spelling Bee for qualifying students
Wednesday, March 4- Middle School Transition Fair for students who receive special education services, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at Luther Jackson Middle School
Thursday, March 5- Class and 6th grade group pictures
Thursday, March 5- Youth Art Month Show reception 4:30-6:00 p.m.- the McLean Project for the Arts at the McLean Community Center
Friday, March 6- Author Visit sponsored by the Haycock PTA
Saturday, March 7- PTA Basketball Game- Teachers vs. Harlem Wizards at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, March 9- McLean Pyramid Screenagers Discussion at Franklin Sherman Elementary at 7:00 p.m.(see information below)
Wednesday, March 11- Haycock PTA Heritage Night(see information below)
Friday, March 13- Cougar Connections and Conversations Parent Coffee at 9:30 a.m. in the library (Twice Exceptional Students and Wait to 8th information shared and questions answered)
Sunday, March 15- Invasive plant pull in the Longfellow Haycock Park 2:00-4:00 p.m. (see information below)
Wednesday, March 18- Three hour early release at 1:05 for students
Wednesday, March 18- Kindergarten Orientation for rising Kindergarten students and their families (2:45-3:45)
Friday, March 20- Eid al-Fitr Holiday- no school
Friday, March 27- Two hour early release at 2:05- end of quarter 3
March 30-April 3- Spring Break- no school
Monday, April 6- Teacher workday, no school for students
Friday, April 10- School Planning day, no school for students
Saturday, April 18- Special Education Family Conference- Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools at Marshall HS 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
FCPS 2025-26 School Year Calendar
⭐Student's Intention for the 2026-27 School Year
Please complete this form only if your student will NOT be returning to Haycock ES or attending Longfellow MS (for current 6th graders) next year.
A separate form must be completed for each student. This information is crucial for enrollment-based staffing decisions.
👉Submit the Form Here (complete only if your child will NOT be returning to Haycock)
🧸 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! 💕
🪭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.
We hope to see you at Heritage Night!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B49ACA629A2FE3-61947280-heritage
🌳Invasive Species Pull Community Effort- 3/15
Do your part to mitigate climate change: Save trees!
Trees do an excellent job storing carbon and cooling the earth. Join in a community effort to save trees from invasive vines in the Haycock Longfellow Park on Sunday, March 15 from 2-4 pm. We’ll be led by trained Tree Rescuers. No prior experience or great physical strength necessary. Supplies provided, but if you have garden tools and gloves, please bring them. All ages are welcome although elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult. Directions to the meet-up location are in the SignUpGenius below.
Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044FA8AE2BA57-62657251-invasive#/
🎤Family Academy Offers Support to Parents and Guardians
The Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in March:
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
- The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together
- Introduction to Career Pathways for Students
- Getting to Know Fairfax County Public Schools: A Family Orientation (for military families)
- Mind in the Making: Making Connection and Critical Thinking
There will also be Family Resource Center webinars on topics including reducing parent stress and anxiety, parenting neurodivergent kids, why smart kids struggle, and a countdown to kindergarten.
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to explore these and other resources.
💬Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
🍳Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfasts are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Would you like to know what’s for breakfast? Nutrition Services has printable menus available.
🖥️SOL Testing Dates
Here are the SOL testing dates for the spring. Please avoid making appointments or planning trips on the dates of SOL testing for your child's grade level. Our teachers are working so hard to prepare our student well for these end of year tests.
Tuesday, May 5- Grade 4 and Grade 5-Reading SOL
Wednesday, May 6- Grade 3 and Grade 6- Reading SOL
Friday, May 8- Grade 5- Science SOL
Monday, May 11- Grade 4- Math SOL
Tuesday, May 12- Grade 6- Math SOL
Thursday, May 14- Grade 5-Math SOL
Friday, May 15- Grade 3- Math SOL
❤️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.
5th Grade Poetry Celebration
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