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Dear Haycock Families,
It's hard to believe that we have arrived at the last week of the 3rd quarter! Students will be dismissed at 2:05 on Friday, March 27. Teachers will use this time to work on grading and report cards.
We loved welcoming our newest Cougars this past week. It was wonderful to meet some of our rising Kindergarten students and their families at Kindergarten Orientation. We are super excited to welcome the class of 2039 in August!
As we have done in past years, we will provide a form for parent input on class placements for the 2026-27 school year. Look for this form in April in the Haycock Hello. We consider (though we don't guarentee) parent input as we are creating classes for next school year.
We will send out a shortened Haycock Hello next Monday, March 30th. We wish all our students, families, and staff a safe and enjoyable Spring Break.
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
Tuesday, March 24- 6th grade field trip to the National Gallery of Art (N. Williams, Shull, and Gerrity)
Thursday, March 26- 6th grade field trip to the National Gallery of Art (Levine, J. Thomas, Mitchell, and O'Leary)
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
Thursday, April 9- 6th graders visit Longfellow MS
Friday, April 10- School Planning day, no school for students
Monday, April 13- 1st grade field trip to National Inventions Hall of Fame Museum (Hepner)
Tuesday, April 14- Parent access to 3rd quarter grades in SIS ParentVUE
Wednesday, April 15- Paper copies of report cards go home for those families that have requested that
Friday, April 17- 1st grade field trip to National Inventions Hall of Fame Museum (Kuhn)
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.
Saturday, April 18- Haycock PTA Silent Auction
Monday, April 20- 1st grade field trip to National Inventions Hall of Fame Museum (Myers)
Tuesday, April 21- No school for students due to the election-work day for teachers
Friday, April 24- 1st grade field trip to National Inventions Hall of Fame Museum (Surber)
Friday, April 24- 3rd grade field trip to Smithsonian Natural History Museum
FCPS 2025-26 School Year Calendar
🎉SCA Spirit Week
Tuesday, March 24- Wear your blue Haycock gear
Wednesday, March 25- Wear your favorite sports jersey
Thursday, March 26- Wear you favorite sports team hat
Friday, March 27-Rainbow Day- wear lots of colors
🕑Quarter End/Early Release on 3/27 at 2:05
Friday, March 27, is the last day of the third quarter and early release for students. See the complete school year calendar.
🌷Spring Break 3/30 to 4/3
Schools and school offices will be closed March 30 to April 3 for spring break. Monday, April 6, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! We'll look forward to seeing our students back at Haycock on Tuesday, April 7.
🐢Tiny Turtles Need Big Homes!
(And a Call for Frogs!) 🐸
Interested in adopting a baby turtle? 🐢
Big news from our school pond… we have BABY TURTLES(again)!
Our beloved school turtle, Speedy, has surprised us all, and now we have several tiny turtles looking for loving homes.
They are small, adorable, and already practicing their very slow-and-steady lifestyle. Seeking caring families ready to take on the responsibility of a turtle (they may be small, but they need proper care, an indoor or outdoor habitat, and lots of attention).
Calling all frogs and toads! 🐸 Our school pond is also hoping to grow its amphibian community.
Do you have frogs or toads native to Virginia (no bullfrogs, please) to share that would be a good fit for our school pond environment?
Thank you for helping us care for our school’s growing ecosystem.
Reach out to our Get2Green Coordinators Mr. Baker and Ms. Sklar (jabaker@fcps.edu and jsklar@fcps.edu) for more information about these opportunities.
⭐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)
🕺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
💬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. on:
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.
🔖Educate Fairfax Bookmark Art Contest
“Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader”
Educate Fairfax, the 501(c)3 education foundation that partners with the community to support Fairfax County Public Schools students and educators, is launching a divisionwide Student Bookmark Art Contest during March. FCPS students in grades K–12 are invited to design a 2” x 7” bookmark celebrating the power of learning and creativity under the theme “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader.”
Artwork must be original, flat (no glitter or pop-ups), and include the student’s name, grade, and school on the back. Entries will be judged on creativity, connection to the theme, and overall effort. Four winners (K–2, 3–6, middle, and high) will each receive a $25 gift card, and winning designs will be printed and shared in schools and the community. This initiative supports FCPS Goal 3 by promoting literacy and student engagement.
Submissions may be mailed to Educate Fairfax (8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031), emailed to info@educatefairfax.org, or sent via pony mail. By submitting, students confirm FCPS enrollment and grant permission for printing and promotion (first name and grade only; parent/guardian signature required for winners).
Please click this link for instructions: Educate Fairfax Bookmark Contest Flyer and Instructions.
🧑🤝🧑26 Special Education Family Conference
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School.
Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.
🏅2026 Awards Recognizing Special Education Supporters
Nominations are open for the 2026 Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Awards, which recognize educators, staff, volunteers, and community members who go above and beyond to support students receiving special education services. The annual program celebrates individuals across Fairfax County Public Schools who demonstrate exceptional commitment to inclusion, support, and student success.
Honorees may include teachers, instructional assistants, administrators, therapists, volunteers, and other community members who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families. Nominations are open through Friday, March 27, and can be submitted online.
Award recipients will be recognized at the SEPTA Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 2, where families, educators, and community members will gather to celebrate those helping build more inclusive and supportive school communities. Registration details for the ceremony will be announced at a later date.
💗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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