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Mark Your Calendar!
Mon May 4th - Fri May 8th: Teacher Appreciation Week
Wednesday May 6th: Bike & Roll to School Day
Wednesday May 20th" 3 Hour Early Release (1:05 pm)
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 3th - 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
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!
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
 In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at our school — a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th 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.
All students entering 12th grade should have received two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school. To meet the MenACWY 12th-grade requirement, one of those doses must be administered at age 16 or older.
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.
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
- Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open for FCPS summer camps and learning opportunities.
Career and Technical Education camps, and Fine and Performing Arts camps, will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS schools.
Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Registration is open for these programs through Friday, June 5.
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Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing.
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CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps.
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Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
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Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a camp for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 60 classes in art, dance, music, and theatre. Rising freshmen have the option to take Health and PE 9 through IFTA as well.
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Production Camp is a four-week summer theatre intensive camp for students in grades 6-11. Students in performance or technical theatre tracks rehearse, design, and build a musical in a collaborative atmosphere. The show is presented to the public at the end of camp. Read about last year’s camp.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
Family Information Phone Lines
FCPS family information phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Call the phone line with any questions about your child’s education or FCPS, and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines.
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!
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PTO president for the 2026-27 school year - The Halley Elementary School PTO President serves as a vital link between the PTO, Halley Administrative Team, and the teachers, helping to foster communication, collaboration, and support across the Halley Community. ➡️ Click here for more information about the role and express your interest!
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Committee Chair or Officer! Lead fun events like the Welcome Back Teacher Breakfast, Bingo Night or Teacher & Staff appreciation week and support our Hornet community. Roles are shared, flexible, and inclusive for all parents/guardians. Sign up to make a difference today! ➡️ Officer/Chair Form
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Micro-volunteer- Help with quick, flexible tasks (30–60 minutes, in-person or remote) or for fun events like the Welcome Teacher Breakfast or Bingo Night. Sign up now to show interest and support our Hornet community. ➡️Micro-Volunteer Form
Field Day and 6th Grade Promotion Volunteers Needed!
The PTO is looking for some parent volunteers to help with the upcoming field day and 6th grade promotion events. If you’re interested in helping out please email WilliamHalleyPTO@gmail.com for more information!
🎓Celebrating Our 6th Graders - June 1st - 19th.
Our 6th grader hornets are heading to middle school soon! We are planning some exciting activities in the lead up to the promotion ceremony and celebrations. Stay tuned!
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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And Please Bee Kind!
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