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Mark Your Calendar!
Mon May 3rd - Fri May 8th: Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 5th: Reading SOL (Grades 3-6)
Wednesday May 6th: Bike & Roll to School Day
PTO Board Openings/ Volunteer Opportunities
 The PTO is recruiting volunteers for our next school year! We have openings for positions on the PTO board positions as well as other volunteer opportunities. See below for more information and how to express your interest by May 15th!
Spring Book Fair Online Until May 3rd
Thank you so much for supporting our Halley Spring Book Fair!. You can still shop online here until May 3rd and our school receives 25%. Those purchases will be delivered straight to your home. You can also still contribute to “Share the Fair” if you’d like to donate books to the Halley Library or students. Questions? contact Ms. Hall – cghall@fcps.edu
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 3rd - 8th
Our incredible teachers and staff show up every single day with dedication, care, and energy—and now it’s our turn to show up for them! 🎉 The Halley PTO has planned a week full of thoughtful surprises, treats, and moments of appreciation… but we can’t do it without YOU! This week only happens with the support of our amazing Halley community. Whether you have time, donations, or energy to share—we would love your help! Ways to get involved:
- Help with setup or clean-up 🛠️
- Volunteer during events 🙋♀️
- Donate gift cards for the raffle ❤️
Click here to sign up ➡️ https://bit.ly/VolunteerTeacherAppreciation
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th Graders
 The following immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grade each school year.
All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
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To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
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To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
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To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 to 12, or as early as 9 years old.
Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s health care provider now to avoid the typical summer vaccination rush. Summer is a busy time for families and health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Strategies to Help Children Stay Safe Online
Technology connects us like never before, but it comes with risks. Learn how to help your family stay safe online. Navigating the Digital World Together, by the FCPS officer of Intervention and Prevention Services, is an interactive workshop that covers today’s most popular apps and social platforms, practical strategies for talking with children about digital safety, and key topics that support healthy online habits from childhood through adulthood.
Register to attend the workshop on Wednesday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m., at the Mason District Government Center.
Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
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.
Bike & Roll to School Day on May 6!
Love riding your bike? Celebrate Bike & Roll to School Day and join students, families, and teachers across the country in biking to school together! This national event promotes healthy habits, encourages walking and biking, and helps reduce car traffic.
While it’s a one-day event, Bike to School Day inspires long-term change by showing communities the benefits of bike-friendly, active school commutes. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 6!
Registration is open for schools and the FCPS Safe Routes to School team offers incentives for participating schools. Ride together, make a difference, and show your community the power of active travel!
Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18.
The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.
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!
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