Dear Hayfield Community -

Teacher Appreciation Week is next week, and we encourage our entire community to take a moment to recognize the incredible work of our teachers. A simple thank-you note, kind email, or small gesture of appreciation can go a long way in making our staff feel valued. Families can also partner with their students to share words of gratitude or support throughout the week. Our teachers make a lasting impact every day, and this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate them. Please also review the important information below regarding student computer use to help ensure expectations are clear and consistently followed. 

🔔Bell Schedule/Rotation for the Week of 5/4/26-5/8/26

Monday, May 4th (Orange Day)- 1, 3, 5, 7

Tuesday, May 5th (White Day)- 2, 4, 6, 8

Wednesday, May 6th (Orange Day)- 1, 3, 5, 7

Thursday, May 7th (White Day)- 2, 3/ 4, 6, 8

Friday, May 8th (Orange Day)- 1, 3, 5, 7

📅Important Dates: Mark Your Calendar

Thursday, May 14th- Math SOL testing

Tuesday, May 19th- Science SOL testing

🗨️DiBari's Dispatch

Hey Hawk Family–

It was another great week here at Hayfield! As you’ll see below, we had some fantastic events. If you weren’t able to get out to the Kingstowne cup, you missed an incredible event. The stands were packed, the energy was high, and we also won the student/principal relay (mostly because the students got us such a large lead that I couldn’t mess it up)! I would love to see this type of energy continue to grow across all events. Speaking of which, reminder that Cinderella opens this weekend so make sure to get your tickets before they sell out. 

Also, I want to remind you that we had English SOLs this week, and will continue into our SOL and AP testing season. Check in with your students to make sure that they are getting prepped, but also that they’re holding up alright. It is a busy time of the year and the end is also in sight, so I want to make sure that we’re finishing strong. If you need any support, you can always reach out to teachers, counselors and administrators (myself included). 

Lastly, it is Teacher Appreciation week next week. We have an INCREDIBLE staff here at Hayfield and they certainly deserve the love. Don’t shy away from sending a quick e-mail to a teacher that has had an impact on your student and/or family, and encourage your students to do the same. Let them feel the love!

I wish you all a fantastic weekend…Go Hawks!

Tony DiBari

Proud Principal  

📢Hawk Highlights

Best Buddies

The Hayfield Best Buddies club participated in the Best Buddies DC Friendship Walk on Sat April 25th. Over 2,000 registered walkers (plus many 4-legged buddies😊) braved the chilly wind to walk on the Mall in Washington, D.C. for the annual Friendship Walk. 

Kingstowne Cup The Kingstowne Cup was an exciting and spirited event as Hayfield faced off against our cross-town rival, Twain Middle School, in basketball. Our girls team secured a strong victory, while the boys team fought hard in a thrilling game that came down to the final moments, falling short by just one point.

The event was well attended by both school communities, creating an electric and supportive atmosphere. We are excited to continue this growing tradition in the years ahead. A big shoutout to Coach Abella for his leadership in planning and bringing this event to life!

On Tuesday, April 28 Ms. Ballard (MS ESOL), Ms. Mwawasi (HS SPED), and students from Mr. Shabrack’s (CTE) class presented at the Global Action Showcase at Lake Braddock Secondary School with Hayfield students Donaji Hernandez Gutierrez (Grade 7), Santiago Zegarra (Grade 10), Alyssa Escobar (Grade 10), Nagone Reid (Grade 11), Tyler Ta (Grade 11), and Christopher So (Grade 9). You can read more about their specific Global Classroom Projects here and learn more about the Global Classroom Project here.

School Lunch Hero Day

We are proud to share that the Hayfield Secondary School cafeteria team has been recognized for their outstanding work and dedication to our students and staff. In celebration of School Lunch Hero Day, Food and Nutrition Services leadership visited our Hayfield staff to honor the team and their continued commitment to serving our school community. We are grateful for all they do each day!

Teacher Appreciation Week!

Teacher Appreciation Week is a special time to recognize and celebrate the dedication, passion, and impact our teachers have on our students every day. Throughout the week, we look forward to honoring them and showing our gratitude for all they do. If you would like to contribute to making this week extra special for our staff, please consider supporting our planned activities through the links below. Your generosity helps us create a meaningful and memorable experience for our teachers. Thank you in advance!

• Amazon Wishlist 😊
• Here is a Signup Genius with our requested items for the Oregon Trail mix bar

Middle School Track & Field The middle school track team had a fantastic season opener at Mount Vernon High School this past Saturday, April 25th.  The Girls team placed 1st overall, and the Boys team placed 2nd. Below are some notable contributions and accomplishments.  Go Hawks!

Global Action Showcase

On Tuesday, April 28 Ms. Ballard (MS ESOL), Ms. Mwawasi (HS SPED), and students from Mr. Shabrack’s (CTE) class presented at the Global Action Showcase at Lake Braddock Secondary School with Hayfield students Donaji Hernandez Gutierrez (Grade 7), Santiago Zegarra (Grade 10), Alyssa Escobar (Grade 10), Nagone Reid (Grade 11), Tyler Ta (Grade 11), and Christopher So (Grade 9). You can read more about their specific Global Classroom Projects here and learn more about the Global Classroom Project here.

8th Grade Dance

Parents of 8th Graders! 

The 8th grade dance is fast approaching. The dance is on May 15 from 7-9 PM. Tickets are $10 and on sale now until May 11 through MySchoolBucks only. This event is for Hayfield 8th grade students ONLY!

Tickets are non-refundable and must be purchased ahead of time. 

ℹ️Important Information

Computer Usage Reminder As a reminder, Fairfax County Public Schools’ Acceptable Use Policy outlines expectations for the appropriate use of school-issued devices. School computers are to be used for educational purposes only, including classwork, research, and instructional activities. The use of devices for non-school-related activities such as gaming, streaming services, or other entertainment is a violation of this policy. We ask families to help reinforce these expectations at home to support responsible technology use. Students who do not follow the Acceptable Use Policy may be subject to consequences in accordance with the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SRR).

Kiss and Ride, Door 9 Reminders

We have recently seen an increase in parent and student parking in the back lot near Door 9. Please be reminded that students are only permitted to park in their assigned spaces in the front of the building. Families using kiss-and-ride may utilize the band parking lot (near the basketball courts) to park and wait for doors to open.

Additionally, the kiss-and-ride lane is intended to remain a continuous, flowing process. Please do not park in the kiss-and-ride line or in staff-designated spaces, as this helps ensure a safe and efficient arrival for all students. 

🎭Student Activities

This week in Hawktivities

Monday, May 4

• Var Baseball: vs Lewis at 6:00 pm
• Var Softball: vs Lewis at 6:00 pm
• Boys Lax: @ Edison at 5:45/7:15 pm
• Girls Lax: vs Edison at 6:00/7:30 pm

Tuesday, May 5

• Var Baseball: vs Annandale (Senior Night) at 6:00 pm
• Boys Soccer: @ Edison at 5:45/7:15 pm
• Girls Soccer: vs Edison (Senior Night) at 5:45/7:15 pm
• JV Baseball: @ Annandale at 6:00 pm
• JV Softball: @ Annandale at 6:00 pm
• Var Softball: vs Annandale at 6:00 pm
• Girls Tennis: vs Mount Vernon at 4:00 pm
• Boys Tennis: @ Mount Vernon at 4:00 pm

Wednesday, May 6

• JV Softball: vs Falls Church at 6:00 pm
• Track & Field: @ Mount Vernon at 5:00 pm
• JV Baseball: vs Edison at 6:00 pm
• JV Boys Lax: vs Falls Church at 6:00 pm

Thursday, May 7

• Girls Tennis: @ Mason Dist vs Justice at 4:00 pm
• Boys Tennis: vs Justice (Senior Night) at 4:00 pm
• Boys Var Lax: vs Lewis (Senior Night) at 7:15 pm
• Girls Var Lax: @ Lewis at 6:00 pm

Friday, May 8

• Girls Soccer: @ Lewis at 5:45/7:15 pm
• JV Baseball: @ Edison at 6:00 pm
• JV Softball: @ Edison at 6:30 pm
• Var Softball: vs Edison at 6:00 pm
• Var Baseball: vs Edison at 6:00 pm
• Boys Soccer: vs Lewis at 5:45/7:15 pm

Saturday, May 9

• Track & Field: @ Victor Cahoon (Osbourn Park HS)

🎽Athletes of the Week

Baseball-

• Connor Watson

Lacrosse-

• Boys: Ryan Hourcle, Lacrosse
• Girls: Alaina Lateef

Soccer-

• Boys: Francisco Gentile
• Girls: Marcella Oboite

Softball-

• Avery Carlin

Tennis-

• Boys: Muhammad Hateem
• Girls: Emely Canales Reyes

Track-

• Boys: Gavin Zais
• Girls: Cecilia Rousek

Thank you! HAWK PRIDE!

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