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Harlem Wizards...Thank you PTA!
Dear Haycock Families,
Many thanks to the Haycock PTA for supporting our author visit on Friday. Carol Boston Weatherford (author) and Jeffrey Weatherford (illustrator) spoke to all our students. It was a powerful and inspiring presentation.
We had so much fun at the McLean Teachers vs. the Harlem Wizards basketball game on Saturday evening. It was wonderful to see so many of our students and families cheering us on. This event raised funds for our PTA, and most importantly it brought our McLean community together.
Please be on the lookout for the FCPS Family Engagement Survey. The survey window is March 9 through March 23. Parents/caregivers should have received an email invitation with a unique survey link from FCPS today. The subject line is: FCPS Family Engagement Survey. For more information, see below.
Additionally, you should be receiving an email from Haycock that asks you to confirm your plans for your child(ren) for the March 18 three hour early release Wednesday. These early release Wednesdays give our staff members valuable time for professional development and learning. We ask that you do not make last minute changes to your plans for your child on March 18. We want to ensure that all students are safely getting home according to communicated parent requests and last minute changes make that more challenging.
Congratulations to our many 6th grade students who presented their National History Day (NHD) projects at the district competition on Saturday. All our 6th grade students completed an NHD research project and are now experts on a specific historical event of their choice. We are super proud of all our 6th graders!
We hope to see you at Wednesday's PTA Heritage Night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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, March 9- McLean Pyramid Screenagers Discussion at Franklin Sherman Elementary at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 11- Haycock PTA Heritage Night (see information below)
Wednesday, March 11- 2nd grade field trip to the National Zoo
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
Tuesday, March 24- 6th grade field trip to the National Gallery of Art-N.Williams, Shull, and Gerrity homerooms
Thursday, March 26- 6th grade field trip to the National Gallery of Art- J. Thomas, O'Leary, and Levine homerooms
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
🪭PTA Heritage Night- Wednesday, 3/11
Heritage Night is coming! Wednesday, March 11 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Explore 10 country/region culture tables, enjoy 12 international foods, watch 4 cultural performances, and try 3 fun games & activities.
Pick up a Haycock Passport, collect stamps from different tables, and earn a small prize!
Don’t miss the Heritage Night Kahoot Challenge for fun cultural trivia. (Bring your laptop if you’d like to play.)
Explore cultures • Collect stamps • Enjoy performances • Play games • Join the Kahoot challenge • Win prizes!
Please feel free to review the program using the link below. Haycock Heritage Night 2026
🫶FCPS Family Engagement Survey
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9. FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in the front office. Please stay tuned for more information.
☕Cougar Connections and Conversations Parent Coffee on 3/13 at 9:30
Join us on Friday, March 13 at 9:30 a.m. for our last parent coffee of this school year. We wills share information about twice exceptional learners (2e) along with the Wait until 8th program. We'll also solicit parent ideas for topics for next year's parent coffees.
Check in at the office first. Don't forget to download the Raptor Safety App to make signing in super easy and quick. We hope to see you on Friday.
🚌Countdown to Kindergarten: Supporting a Smooth Transition
Is your child heading to kindergarten this fall? Join FCPS staff for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will take place on Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support their child's smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools. Register to receive the event link.
Author Visit and Pyramid Art Show
⭐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 for Haycock
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 Auction - April 18
The Haycock Auction is back and bigger than ever, featuring 200+ amazing items and experiences up for grabs! This year, we’re celebrating Haycock’s 70th anniversary with a 1970s disco bash. Dust off those bell-bottoms and shine up your platform shoes for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, refreshing drinks, groovy games, dancing the night away, and of course, the auction! When: Saturday, Apr 18th, 2026 (7:00 – 10:00 pm) *This is a 21+ event Where: Knights of Columbus (5115 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA 22207)
If you can't attend the event, you can also bid on and win auction items online! Register for the auction and buy tickets here: https://events.handbid.com/auctions/haycock-auction-2026-disco-inferno
Free Swap Event - Lemon Road ES
Lemon Road's Eco Defense Squad is hosting a Free SWAP event on Wednesday, March 11 at Lemon Road Elementary. Families are invited to bring gently used items to donate to the SWAP in the cafeteria between 3:05–4:00 p.m.
All participants may browse and select “new-to-you” items free of charge between 3:30–5:00 p.m. Families are welcome to shop even if they are not able to contribute items. Friends, family members, and neighbors are also encouraged to attend.
💫Rooted in Resilience, Echoes of Excellence: FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration
The spirit of heritage and the promise of the future filled the air at Carter G. Woodson High School as FCPS held its second annual Black History Month Celebration with the theme, Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence. This year’s event was especially significant as it coincided with the 100th anniversary of the movement that became Black History Month.
Students from across the division took center stage as the true "echoes" of this excellence. The program featured student-led Moments of Pride that connected local and national history to contemporary achievements. A spirited keynote speech was delivered by Vernon Walton, senior pastor at the First Baptist Church of Vienna. Another highlight of the night was the FCPS Black Excellence video tribute.
🌡️Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update
Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports.
If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read moreabout these recommendations.
🛏️Sleep Awareness Week
The National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week is March 8 to 14. The observance highlights the critical link between sleep and health, both physical and mental. Read more about sleep health and sleep strategies you can try at home.
💬Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her 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 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, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
🌞Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun
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.
National History Day and Haycock Spelling Bee
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