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Tuesday, June 16: 6th Grade Promotion Reception (Cafeteria 10:00 am)
Wednesday, June 17: Last Day of School - 2-Hour Early Release 2:05 pm
6th Grade Promotion Reception - Volunteers Needed!
Help us celebrate our promoting 6th graders by volunteering at the Promotion Reception!
We are especially seeking volunteers from Kindergarten–5th grade families to assist with setup and cleanup so our 6th-grade families can fully enjoy this special milestone for their children.
📅 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ Estimated start: 10:00 AM
📍 Halley Elementary School Cafeteria
➡️ Sign Up to Volunteer Here!
Your support helps make this celebration possible—and offers a fun glimpse of what’s ahead for your own child!
End of the Year Medication Pick UP
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school (June 17, 2026 at 2:10pm).
Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
PAC Schedule Change: New Early Release Days for 2026-27
As we look ahead to the 2026-27 school year, we want to share an important schedule change for the Preschool Autism Class (PAC) to give you plenty of time to prepare over the summer:
Starting August 24, 2026, early release days for PAC students will shift to Tuesdays and Thursdays (previously Mondays and Wednesdays).
Next Steps for Families:
We know how important routines and scheduling are for our families. Please take some time this summer to:
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Update Childcare: Adjust any afternoon childcare or after-school plans.
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Coordinate Transportation: Update any private transportation arrangements for Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Questions?
We’re here to support you through this transition. If you have questions or need assistance with planning, please reach out to your child’s teacher or the school’s main office.
All Library Books Are Now Due!
Check your email for a note from Ms. Hall if your student has any missing. Students in grades 5 and 6 can check their accounts through Schoology. Paper notes were sent home this week to students in all other grades. Happy searching!
Summer Reading Adventure!
Students in grades K-5 attended a presentation from Ms. Krista of the Lorton Library to hear all about FCPL’s Summer Reading Adventure.
Register online here starting June 10th or visit the library in person for a paper copy starting June 17th. There are prizes for completing the program for students & adults!
Order your 2026–2027 School Supply Kit Now!
Back to school will be here before you know it! Get ahead now by ordering your child’s school supply pack. Everything they need, all in one place.
✅ Sale ends 6/28/2026
✅ Delivered directly to your student’s home before the first day of school
✅ Skip the stress of shopping at multiple stores!
Our School ID: HAL054
➡️ Order today: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/
Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
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 have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.
Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s schools with any testing questions or for additional information about how schools and teachers use test results to support student success.
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available both online and as a mobile app, available for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section of ParentVUE. Find more information and an FAQ.
Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay Connected
On Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.”
The email will include instructions for activating a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact their school to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.
All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.
For assistance activating your account, please contact your child’s school. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
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Spanish:Los Recursos para el Verano Ayudan a que los Estudiantes se Mantengan Curiosos, Sanos y OcupadosLa Guía de FCPS de Recursos para el Verano contiene actividades y consejos sobre una variedad de temas e intereses que van desde, campamentos y actividades, hasta recursos sobre salud y seguridad.
Asegúrese de revisarla otra vez más adelante en el verano puesto que podrían agregarse nuevos recursos.
¡Aprender no Toma Vacaciones, y la Diversión Tampoco!
La página web Aprendiendo en el Verano de FCPS ofrece ideas y estrategias para que las familias mantengan viva la curiosidad de los estudiantes hasta agosto. El verano es el momento perfecto para que ayude a su estudiante a explorar nuevos intereses, reforzar conceptos aprendidos y mantenerse interesado en aprender.
Summer Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be made available and shared four to five weeks prior to the event on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Adopt-a-Garden Summer Signup
Families are needed to adopt the pollinator garden for one week this summer to keep our garden blooming while school is out! Participating families will receive a Pollinator Pal Pack as a thank-you gift!
🔗Sign up here
Summer Meals for Students
- Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Dates Our school’s early release Wednesdays
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.
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.
👕 What’s new:
- Cozy sweaters
- tshirts and t-shirts
- Trendy cups and beanies
- And much more!
✨ 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!
👉Visit the Spirit Wear Store
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And Please Bee Kind!
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