Here’s a draft for the May 22 Administration message in your Hybla Valley Elementary newsletter:
Dear Hybla Valley Elementary Families,
As we head into the long weekend, we would like to wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. We hope you enjoy this special time with family and friends.
Please remember the following upcoming school closures:
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Monday, May 25 – No School (Memorial Day)
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Tuesday, May 26 – No School (Teacher Workday)
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Wednesday, May 27 – No School (Eid al-Adha)
We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Thursday, May 28.
With warmer weather arriving, we also want to remind families that students should continue to wear sneakers to school each day, especially on days they have Physical Education (PE). Sneakers help keep students safe and comfortable while participating in activities.
As we begin preparing for the end of the school year, please note these important dates:
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Last Day of School for PreK Students: Tuesday, June 16
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Last Day of School for K–6 Students: Wednesday, June 17
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Wednesday, June 17 will be a 2-hour early release day for ALL students.
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Dismissal will be at 2:05 PM.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we finish the school year strong!
Sincerely,
Hybla Valley Elementary Administration
 Join us for our Arts & Culture Night on June 11 from 5:00 PM–6:30 PM!
Participation is optional. If your family is interested in hosting a booth and making a poster like the one in the picture above, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/4EmgVdr7iSFw6xjVA.
Responses help us plan materials, including posters. Please request a poster by Friday, May 22. We have attached a picture of what a poster and booth could look like.
We hope to see you there!
At Hybla Valley Elementary, our primary goal is to foster an environment where every student can focus on their studies, build meaningful face-to-face friendships, and feel safe throughout the school day. To support this, we want to provide a friendly reminder regarding the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) policy concerning personal devices.
📱 Our Cell Phone Policy
Per FCPS regulations, elementary students are expected to keep their cell phones and personal devices turned off and put away (in backpacks) for the duration of the school day. This helps ensure that the classroom remains a distraction-free zone dedicated to learning.
Should a student have their device out during the day, we follow a tiered approach to redirection:
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First Offense: The device will be confiscated and held in the main office. The student may pick up their phone at the end of the school day.
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Subsequent Offenses: The device will be confiscated and held in the office. A parent or guardian will be required to come to the school to pick up the device.
🌐 Digital Safety and Social Media
While technology is a powerful tool, we have noted an increase in student incidents this year stemming from unsupervised use of social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. We have seen instances where students use these platforms to message hurtful comments to one another or post videos of peers without consent.
These digital interactions often carry over into the school building, disrupting the learning environment and hurting student relationships. We encourage families to be vigilant and regularly monitor your child's devices, apps, and private messages. Partnering for success by keeping devices tucked away during school hours, we allow our Husky scholars to fully engage with their teachers and classmates. We appreciate your partnership in helping our students navigate the digital world responsibly and keep their focus on their academic growth.
Thank you for your continued support in keeping Hybla Valley a safe and focused place to learn.
Due to school closures resulting from this year's winter storm, additional school days will be added for students in PreK and ECCB programs to ensure grant compliance instructional hours are met.
The addition of these instructional days for students remains within the teacher and instructional assistant contract days.
Additional PreK and ECCB student attendance days
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PreK, ECCB AM and PM students: Last day of school will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Two home visits and two conferences are still required for each student with this modified schedule. To support fulfilling the home visit requirement, PreK teachers will be provided one substitute day to use before the end of the school year. AM and PM ECCB teachers may use the portion of their day when not serving students to complete home visits.
Families may request flexible options to accommodate their schedules and preferences, including:
- Virtual home visits
- In-person visits at the school
- In-person visits at the family's home
Teachers are encouraged to work with families to determine which option best suits their circumstances while ensuring home visit requirements are completed by June 18th.
Jump Start 2026 helps rising 7th graders and new 8th grade FCPS students transition to Carl Sandburg Middle School. Students will tour the school, locate classrooms, visit the cafeteria and locker rooms, and learn study, time management, and organizational skills to reduce first-day anxiety. Participants will also meet teachers and student leaders.
Jump Start: August 6, 2026
Registration closes: July 24, 2026
Only registered students may attend. Register here: https://forms.gle/jzP1G8jFUpd3PJfD8
VIP Summer Camp
🗓️ Program Essentials
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Who: Rising 7th, 8th graders residing in Fairfax County (and rising 6th grade students at Glasgow, Holmes and Poe MS).
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Where: Held at five convenient FCPS Middle School sites. These are the sites for July 2026.
- Eastern VIP Camp at Whitman MS
- This camp welcomes students from the Hayfield, Key, Sandburg, Twain and Whitman middle school neighborhoods.
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Dates: Wednesday, July 1 to Thursday, July 30 (Closed Friday, July 3).
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Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Early drop-off available at 8 a.m.).
🚌 Transportation
Buses will be provided to/from camp from various feeder schools. Your camp site will share those routes and times in June.
🎒 Field Trips
Campers will have the opportunity to attend 3-5 exciting field trips!
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Cost: Additional fees apply to cover admission and transportation (averaging $20-40 per trip).
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Payment: Paid via MySchoolBucks or Cash in advance (no day-of payments).
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Note: Participation in field trips is optional. However, there is no on-site alternate programming available on field trip days. Students not attending trips must make alternate plans for that day.
💳 Fees and Paperwork
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Cost: $100 per camper, plus Field Trip fees.
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Financial Aid: Scholarships are available for families experiencing financial hardship. Please contact your school’s After-School Specialist for details.
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Payment Methods: We accept MySchoolBucks, Cash, or Money Orders.
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Important: Failure to complete paperwork and payment by the deadline will result in the spot being offered to the next student on the waitlist.
📝 How to Register
Space is limited. To ensure a balanced camp experience, participants are selected based on a variety of factors (including school representation, grade level, and registration timing).
The 5-Step Process:
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Review Information Packet: Camp policies and procedures are outlined in the packet linked below.
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Submit Application: Complete the online registration form opening March 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.
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Status Notification: Watch for an email in mid-April regarding acceptance or waitlist status.
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Secure Your Spot: Complete all required paperwork and submit the $100 payment.
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Attend Meeting: Join us for the mandatory Parent/Guardian Meeting. Details will be sent in acceptance email.
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.
Vacunas Obligatorias para Estudiantes que Entran a 7mo Grado
Como lo exige el Código Legal de Virginia, los padres o tutores legales deben entregar prueba de vacunación de sus niños para que estos puedan asistir a las escuelas públicas.
Adicionalmente, todos los estudiantes que entran a 7mo grado están obligados a recibir una dosis de cada una de las siguientes vacunas:
- Tétanos, refuerzo contra la Difteria y la tos Ferina (Tdap, por sus siglas en inglés) recibida a los 7 años o mayor;
- Vacuna contra el meningococo (MenACWY, por sus siglas en inglés) recibida a los 10 años o mayor;
- Una serie completa de 2 dosis de la vacuna contra el virus del papiloma humano (HPV, por sus siglas en inglés).
- Luego de revisar los materiales educacionales aprobados por la Junta de Salud, los padres o tutores, a su propia discreción, pueden decidir si ponerle o no la vacuna HPV a sus niños.
Animamos a padres y tutores a que planeen con antelación y programen una cita con el médico de su niño, para evitar apuros luego en el verano. Hay horarios disponibles para citas de vacunación. Inspire Health Alliance proveerá vacunas, sin costo alguno, a los estudiantes actualmente inscritos en FCPS. Visite la página web de Inspire para el Registro de Estudiantes en Eventos de Vacunación para que programe su cita.
Por favor, revise el Paquete de Información del Departamento de Salud de Virginia (PDF) para que encuentre más información acerca de los requisitos de vacunación para estudiantes que entran a 7mo grado.
Hay disponibles recursos adicionales para la vacunación.
 
Free school physicals and immunizations are available through Inova Cares Pediatric Health Fairs. These services are specifically for Medicaid-eligible or uninsured children, ensuring they are healthy and ready to start the school year on time. Appointments are required and are available at multiple locations in June, July, and August. Call 703-698-2550 to schedule a required appointment today, and remember to bring your child's vaccine records.
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 6-17, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings.
Register early to save money and reserve your student’s spot!
The Girl Scouts Nation's Capital is hosting Camp Mariposa, a summer camp for girls i grades K-5 who are NOT currently a Girl Scout. There will be outdoor fun, arts and crafts, and STEM learning. The dates are Tuesday, June 23 - Friday, June 26, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM in Springfield, VA. Transportation will be provided from Hybla Valley Elementary. The cost is $75, however, financial assistance is available to cover the full cost. Please scan the QR code for more information or visit https://gscnc.jotform.com/253562745566871
School is out, summer meals are in! Fairfax County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis. Children must remain onsite while consuming their meals.
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Free Meals for Children: Open sites are required to provide free meals to all children and enrolled students 18 years and younger. No ID is required for these participants.
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New this year - Free Meals for Adults! Educate Fairfax will be covering the cost of adults to participate and receive meals during the summer.
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Community Sign-In/Out: A sign-in and sign-out sheet will be available for community members when they check in.
The Office of Food and Nutrition Services will be providing meals at Hybla Valley Elementary School throughout the summer from June 22 to August 21, 2026.
Breakfast will be served indoors in the cafeteria from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM June 22 through August 21st.
Lunch will be served outside Door #1 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM June 22 through July 2 and July 27 through August 21.
Lunch will be served indoors in the cafeteria from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM July 6 through July 24.
No meals will be served on the following dates: • June 18-19, 2026 • July 3, 2026
 Department of Social Services- Virginia SUN Bucks 2026 (Summer Grocery Assistance Program) Virginia SUN Bucks helps eligible families pay for groceries during the summer months when schools are closed. In 2026, eligible school-age children will receive a one-time $120 grocery benefit.
Who is Automatically Eligible?
Families receiving SNAP or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Students approved for free or reduced-price school meals during the current school year
How Benefits Are Received: Benefits will be added to an existing SNAP EBT card. Families without SNAP EBT will receive a separate Virginia SUN Bucks card by mail that can be used like a debit card at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other locations that accept SNAP EBT.
Additional Eligibility & Applications: Some families may still qualify and may need to apply. Families are encouraged to visit the Virginia SUN Bucks webpage to complete the eligibility quiz and access the application materials.
Immigration status does not affect eligibility for this one-time distribution. Please note that only children in grades K–12 are eligible to apply; Pre-K students do not qualify.
Important Reminder: Please ensure your child’s school and local department of social services have your current address, phone number, and email address on file.
Questions or Assistance: The SUN Bucks Call Center will be available June 15–August 31, 2026, from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. at 866-513-1414.
Additional flyers, some translated into multiple languages:https://www.dss.virginia.gov/relief/food-assistance/sunbucks/community-partner-resources/
Our Hybla Valley Family Liaison, Esmeralda Servin, is here to help you apply and register for this benefit. Families can reach out through TalkingPoints, by phone at 571-789-6237, or by email at eservin@fcps.edu.
 May:
25th: Staff and Student Holiday, no classes
26th: Student Holiday and Teacher Work Day, no classes
27th: Staff and Student Holiday, no classes
June:
11th: Arts and Culture Night from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
16th: 6th Grade Promotion 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Gym then basketball court
16th: 6th Grade Party, more information sent to 6th grade families
17th: Last day of school, ALL students dismissed two-hours early at 2:05 PM
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