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Mark Your Calendar!
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!
Tuesday April 21st, Virginia Elections, No School for Students
Family Engagement Survey is Open
The FCPS Family Engagement Survey is open! 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 received a survey link via email from FCPS on Monday, March 9. The survey is also available on the FCPS website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. The survey will close Monday, March 23.
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.
Free Books at Lorton Community Center
Libros Gratis en el Centro Comunitario de Lorton
Soco Basketball Batch @ South County HS
Cell Phone Reminder
Phones Off, Learning On
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:
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Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
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Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at [phone number]. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
Measles
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 more about these recommendations.
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled. Principals and directors of student activities may adjust event start times and entry points to ensure clear separation between student activity areas and polling spaces.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
FCPS Teachers and staff should check their email for a message from the division (sent this morning, March 11) with additional details.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
Connecting with community members across Fairfax County is critical to Dr. Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held this spring (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 webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Special Education Family Conference
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
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.
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
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!
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.
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✨ 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
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And Please Bee Kind!
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