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Mark your Calendar!
Saturday April 11th, PTO Chipotle Dine Out 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday April 15th, Purple Up Day!
Wednesday April 15th, PTO Meeting at Halley ES - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, April 21st, Virginia Elections, No School for Students
Wednesday, April 22nd, Earth Day & Spring Book Fair
Support Military Children on Purple Up! Day
To show our support for all our military-connected families, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, staff, and community members to “Purple Up!” on Wednesday, April 15, for military children.
Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and the blue of the Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force.
April Is Month of the Military Child
FCPS welcomes all of our new and returning military-connected families throughout the year. Whether your family is moving permanently to the school district or living here for a short time, our schools and support staff will welcome you and will assist with your transition into or out of our district. Watch this message from Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid about the Month of the Military Child.
Visit our Military Families webpage and sign up to receive the Military Families newsletter. Follow our FCPS Military Families accounts on Facebook and Instagram for support and resources. If you have questions, please email our Family and School Partnerships team.
Purple Up Spirit Week
Friday, 4/17/26:
Parents are invited to join your student(s) for lunch during the regular scheduled lunch times. Cost of meals are $5.00 for adults, $3.25 student. EXACT Cash only!
Option #1: Turkey Pepperoni Deep Dish Pizza
Option #2: Cheese Deep Dish Pizza
Option#3: PB&J Power pack
As always, Halley would like to thank you, military families, current and veterans for standing up for our freedoms both home and abroad, during war time and peace. We are grateful for your courage, your sacrifice, and your love.
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
Chipotle Dine Out - Saturday 4/11 5:00-9:00 PM
School PTO Meeting Coming Up
Please join the PTO at the next, all school PTO meeting. Halley Parents, Guardians and Teachers are all welcome! Use the information below to join:
Date: April 15th, 7pm.
Meeting Link:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95063110912?pwd=dB1btvY6xnXIG8oQqXdNc1UnKF2mI4.1
Meeting ID: 950 6311 0912
Passcode: 523631
Join us in supporting Halley and the 6th grade promotion by ordering at the Lorton Chipotle from 5:00- 9:00 PM. If you dine in please be sure to mention you are supporting the Halley fundraiser! If you place your order online please use the promo code: 7CZYWHQ in the app. Please see the flyer below for more information on ordering online to support our hornets!
Boosterthon is starting next week!
This is our annual fundraiser that helps the PTO create beautiful outdoor spaces, purchase books, fund field trips, support instructional resources, and show appreciation for our amazing teachers and staff at Halley. Be on the lookout for more information soon!
No School April 21/Meals for Students
- 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.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Tuesday, April 21, at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available for the children. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Get2Green Happenings:
We will continue to collect and recycle crayons, highlighters, markers, dry erase markers, and juice pouches for the remainder of the school year.
Halley G2G Earth Day Celebration and Spring Book Fair, April 22nd 2026 - Save the Date!
Recycled Material for the Craft Fair
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th Graders
 As required by the Code of VA, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend at a Virginia public school.
In addition, all students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older;
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older;
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents or guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Immunization appointments are available. Inspire Health Alliance will be providing immunizations for currently enrolled FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Visit the Inspire Immunization Events Student Registration webpage to schedule an appointment.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet (PDF) for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
Additional Immunization Resources are also available.
Benchmark/Literacy Updates
- Halfway Through Journeys and Themes in Language Arts
We are halfway through Benchmark Unit 6 in Language Arts! Across grade levels, students have explored stories involving quests, challenges, and problem-solving.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: Which character has been your favorite from this unit and why?
- Activity: With your child, brainstorm a brand-new invention to solve a problem, like shoelaces that tie themselves or a clothes dryer that folds clothes. Ask your child to tell or write a story about someone using the invention.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
Upcoming Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing Schedule
Students in grades 3–6 will soon participate in state assessments to measure their learning of grade-level standards. Please mark your calendars for the following important testing dates:
- Tuesday, May 5: Reading SOL
- Tuesday, May 12: Mathematics SOL
- Tuesday, May 19: 5th Grade Science SOL
The state allows students who do not pass a spring SOL test to have a second attempt before the end of the school year, though retests are not offered for the integrated reading and writing (IRW) component. Parent/guardian permission is required for the school to retest any student. You may submit your decision via the Parent Digital Consent application .
Counting Down to the Special Education Family Conference
Join more than 500 families and community members for this year’s event on Saturday, April 18, at Marshall High School. Do you still need to register for this year’s conference? Complete the 2026 Special Education Family Conference Registration Form to register, request special accommodations, and select language interpretation needs.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn more about the keynote speaker, the full list of breakout sessions, and the vendor hall list.
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