From Your Family Liaison: Kathryn Dunbar
In addition to my Family Liaison responsibilities, I oversee the volunteer program for Haycock, including helping families register as volunteers. At the behest of the District, I compiled a report with Haycock's volunteer statistics for the school year. I was blown away by the number of hours our school families donated in support of our students! Haycock has 427 approved volunteers who this year provided 2,954 hours of volunteer service! Haycock is SO lucky to have such wonderful, supportive families! A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you!
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You may have heard that a librarian from the Tysons Pimmit Library recently visited Haycock to advertise Fairfax County Public Library's summer reading program. Reading during the summer is key to minimize summer learning loss. Also known as summer slide, this is when children forget learned reading skills because they aren't using them regularly and which can have detrimental, long-term effects when children return to school in the fall.
Fear not! Reading and participating in engaging reading activities (like the one offered by the Fairfax County Public Library) throughout summer are two effective ways to combat summer learning loss!
This year's Fairfax County Public Library's Summer Reading Adventure for youth AND adults will run June 17 - August 19. The theme is "Unearth a Story"... what's not to like? Reading, Prizes, Fun! Registration begins June 10!
For more information, visit: Summer Reading Adventure!
Speaking of Summer Reading...
Barnes & Noble still offers a summer reading program for elementary students!
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What: Read any 8 books and record them in the B&N summer reading log (available in store or online here: Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Journal.)
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The Reward: Bring the completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between July 1 and August 31 to choose a free book from their designated list!
Free Family Fun: Summer Concerts
@ Burke Lake Park
Mark Your Calendar for the 8th annual Free Concerts in the Park Series this summer 7PM every Wednesday night from June 24th to August 19th at Burke Lake Park. There will be an incredible line-up of bands, food trucks, 2 Silos beer, and Ice Cream. The atmosphere is informal, so bring a picnic blanket, lawn chairs, and relax with friends and family. See the full concert and food trucks line-up:
June 24th
The Road Ducks
Food Trucks: BABU-JI, Cousins Maine Lobster and Ello Gelato
July 1st
ChumpChange
Food Trucks: Ned's New England Deck, Paisanos and
Bruster's of Alexandria Ice Cream
July 8th
The Magic Trio
Food Trucks: Roaming Coyote, Paisanos and Ello Gelato
July 15th
SoHo Down
Food Trucks: Kaziville (hot dogs), Cousins Maine
Lobster Paisanos and Bruster's of Alexandria
July 22nd
JunkFood Band
Food Trucks: Roaming Coyote, Paisanos and Ello Gelato
July 29th
The Skip Castro Band
Food Trucks: Kaziville (hot dogs), Ned's New England
Deck and Bruster's of Alexandria
August 5th
The English Channel
Food Trucks: BABU-JI, Cousins Maine Lobster and Ello Gelato
August 12th
The Randy Thompson Band
Food Trucks: BABU-JI, Roaming Coyote and Bruster's of Alexandria
August 19th
The Soul Shakers
Food Trucks: Kaziville (hot dogs), Ned's New England
Deck and Bruster's of Alexandria
REMINDER: Free and Reduced-Price Meals for Next Year
Families who earn less than 185% of the federal poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit.
If you think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, the application for the 2026-27 school year is available here: FRM Application!.
Media Balance and Well Being Toolkit
As the school year comes to a close, please keep in mind that digital wellbeing means maintaining a healthy and balanced relationship with technology. The media balance and well being toolkit includes practical guidance for using technology in a balanced and purposeful way.
Three key reminders for the final weeks of school are:
- Ensure student screen time is educational by considering the value of technology/media use in relation to other content.
- Balance online and offline learning experiences and materials.
- Prioritize active use of technology for creation, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Visit the toolkit today: Media Balance and Well Being Toolkit!
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Support The Crayon Initiative,
Recycle for a Cause! 🖍️
Do you have old, broken, or unwanted crayons lying around? Don’t toss them—donate them!
Our school is collecting used crayons to support The Crayon Initiative, a nonprofit that recycles crayons into new ones and donates them to children’s hospitals across the country. This program not only helps reduce landfill waste but also brings color, creativity, and joy to kids in need.
📦 Collection Dates: June 8-12
📍 Drop-Off Location: Boxes in front hall
Let’s work together to make a big impact with something as small as a crayon!
For more information, visit www.thecrayoninitiative.org
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I am YOUR Family Liaison! Please reach out to me if I may be of any assistance to your family at: kdunbar@fcps.edu |
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