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Mark Your Calendar!
Sunday March 8th, Daylight Saving Time Begins (Clocks Ahead 1 Hour)
Monday March 9th, Spring Picture Day
Monday March 9th, Craft Night (PTO)
Friday March 20th, Holiday Eid al-Fitr, No School for Students
Friday March 27th, End of 3rd Quarter 2 Hour Early Dismissal
March 30th to April 3rd, Spring Break No School for Students
Monday April 6th, Teacher Work Day, No School for Students
Friday April 10th, School Planning Day, No School for Students
Wednesday April 15th, Purple Up Day!
Daylight Saving Begins
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up, and to not run into the street or cross between parked cars.
Spring Craft Night (Monday March 9th)
Get ready for a fun and creative evening with fellow Hornet families! Spring Craft Night is the perfect chance to create, connect, and celebrate our school community.
Tickets are $15 per crafter and include all supplies needed to create and complete up to three craft masterpieces per participant.
Pizza will be available for purchase by the slice. Please preorder if you're interested!
➡️Click here to buy your ticket for the event & pre-order pizza!
Picture Day (Monday March 9th)
It’s time to get those smiles ready! Spring Picture Day is coming up on Monday, March 9th.
Spring pictures are a great chance to show off how much your child has grown this school year.
A proof or portrait package will be sent home from the school with information on how to order. (Allow 3-4 weeks)
Strawbridge Studios will be taking Classroom Group pictures for all grade levels.
You are also able to order online at www.strawbridge.net using the following Online Code: FM486418
A proof or portrait package will be sent home from the school with information on how to order. (Allow 3-4 weeks)
We need volunteers!
We are looking for a few amazing parent volunteers to join us for a fun, high-energy day of capturing memories. If you love seeing the kids at their best and want to help our school day run smoothly, we would love to have you!
📅 The Details:
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Date: March 9th
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Time: All Day (Full school hours)
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Role: Helping organize classes, straightening collars, and ensuring every student is ready for their "big moment" in front of the camera..
🙋 Ready to help?
Please call the front office or email dmmiller@fcps.edu.
Thank you for making our school a better place!
Family Engagement Survey
- 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 at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
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 FCPS. Register to receive the event link.
Kindergarten Registration
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation and any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
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.
March is Women’s History Month!
March! Here are ways to celebrate important contributions to STEM fields:
⇒ Explore the story of an inspirational leader as a family in FCPS Libraries: Biographies available in FCPS Libraries:
⇒ Support the Women in STEAM FCPL Library Program together! For grades K to 6 - Registration Required
⇒ Revisit National Engineers week resources for all children of all ages:
Find more opportunities for children to engage in engineering by exploring the STEAM Kits and STEAM events provided by FCPL
Navigating The Digital World Together
Thursday, March 12, 2026 - Lorton Community Center
Technology connects us like never before—learn how to help your family stay safe online. This interactive workshop covers today’s most popular apps and social platforms, practical strategies for talking with youth about digital safety, and key topics that support healthy online habits from childhood through adulthood. Join FCPS Intervention and Prevention Services to learn more and Register here
Explore March Family Academy Opportunities
Stay up to date on all offerings throughout March! The Family Academy is excited to offer a variety of classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. Find registration opportunities and more details on the “Learn With Us” tab of the FCPS Family Academy page.
The Family Café Series brings families together for engaging sessions on topics that support children’s learning and well-being. Join us to stay informed, connected, and actively involved in your child’s growth—mind, body, and heart.
Spring Break Camp at South County HS
Purple Up Day!
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day!
This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.
FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in our Custom Ink online store. These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!
Get Involved, Join the PTO!
Stay connected and get involved! The PTO is working hard to bring exciting events, activities, and resources to our school community this year. Don’t forget to join or renew your membership—membership is required each school year. Your support helps fund programs that benefit all of our students.Click on the link to join/renew PTO Membership
👉 https://www.ptboard.com/nlg/login
Interested in having a larger role in the PTO? Sign up for larger roles through our Officer/Chair Form here:
👉 Officer/Chair For
Panera Bread Fundraiser - Friday, March 20th
Join us for a delicious way to support our6th grade students! On Friday, March 20, visit Panera Bread between 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM for our in-café fundraising event, and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to our organization.
Prefer to order online? You can participate all day by placing an online order from your selected café and using the promo code FUND4U at checkout. Bring your friends and family and help us make this fundraiser a success!
Support the Sixth Grade Promotion
Our 6th graders are heading to middle school soon! We are seeking donations to help fund their upcoming promotion ceremony and celebrations. If you’d like to support our oldest students as they take their next big step, please click the link below to contribute to the promotion fund. Thank you for supporting our school community!
Fundraising Goal: $500
Click here to make a donation
Buzz on over to the Halley Spirit Wear Store!
Show your Halley spirit all year long! Our Spirit Wear Store is open 24/7 with tons of new gear and styles for everyone.
👕 What’s new:
✨ Special offer: Enjoy FREE shipping to the school for a limited time! (Direct-to-home shipping is always available.)
Don’t miss out—gear up and show your Halley pride today!
👉Visit the Spirit Wear Store
Follow Halley ES on Social Media
Follow us on: Facebook
And Please Bee Kind!
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