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"The First Day of School is
TOMORROW Hornets!"
We are ready for a fantastic day of school tomorrow!
A few reminders for parents:
- Doors open to students at 9:10AM.
- The school day officially begins at 9:20AM.
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The school day ends at 4:05 PM.
- Students will begin exiting the building at 4:05 PM.
- If you are doing kiss and ride, please be on time and make sure you have registered for a kiss and ride number. Kiss and ride decals will be sent home the first few days of school for those who did not retrieve them at Open House.
- Parents are considered late to pick-up if you arrive after 4:05 PM.
- Please anticipate delays in bus arrival and kiss and ride lines during the first week of school. Students are still learning the procedure for arrival and dismissal. Thank you for practicing patience!!
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Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning on the first day of school.
- Check your child's MySchoolBucks account for balances or to add money.
- Families may qualify for free and reduced meals during the year. Please fill out the correct form as soon as possible.
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Parent escorts are only allowed on the first day of school.
- Parents must enter through door #1, check in at the office, walk their child to the classroom door, enjoy a positive good-bye cuddle, and exit through door #1. Parents are not permitted to linger outside of the classroom doors or hallways.
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Allow your child to follow the mode of transportation they will use for the entire school year.
- Changes to a child's mode of transportation causes confusion for both the student and school staff. When changes are constantly made, mishaps with transportation are likely to occur. Please help your child and our staff by remaining consistent starting from day 1 of the school year!
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Bring school supplies tomorrow.
- Many of our families brought school supplies to Open House last week. If you did not have the opportunity to do so, please bring the supplies tomorrow morning.
- Families in need of supplies should contact our school office at 703-551-5700.
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School ID badges distributed this week for bus riders only.
- If you have a child who will be a bus rider, their badge will be given to them by their classroom teacher this week. The badge comes with a cover and a lanyard.
- ID badges are to be worn to school each day when riding the bus. ID badges must be worn in the afternoon each day when riding the bus.
- Please help your child get into the habit of remembering their ID badge.
It's going to be a great first day!!
With excitement and Hornet pride,
Paula Johnson-Tyler, Principal
Kayleigh Merritt, Assistant Principal
🐝 A Guide for Families in the Hive
As we prepare for another exciting year at Halley Elementary, we'd like to share a few important reminders to help your family get ready for a successful start to the school year. Please keep the information below handy throughout the year!
📞 Essential Information
If you have questions or need assistance, we're here to help!
🎯 Our School Priority
At Halley Elementary, our focus is on building strong relationships and ensuring equitable access to high-quality instruction for every student. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where every Hornet can learn, grow, and thrive.
📅 Upcoming Events & Important Dates
Mark your calendars for these important events:
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August 24: First Day of School
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September 4–7: Labor Day Break
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September 17: Back-to-School Night (6:00–8:00 p.m.)
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September 21: Student Holiday – No School
Early Release Wednesdays (1:05 p.m. Dismissal)
Please note the following early release dates:
- October 21
- December 2
- February 10
- May 5
📌 Important Reminders
Parent Digital Consent
Students must have a completed SIS ParentVUE Digital Consent form on file in order to access FCPS digital tools and resources. If you have not completed this form, please do so as soon as possible.
Plan Ahead to Ensure Excellent Attendance
When planning family vacations or appointments, we encourage families to use the scheduled FCPS breaks and holidays whenever possible to minimize missed instructional time. Please reference the FCPS school year calendar.
Stay Connected
Don't miss important school updates!
- Download the TalkingPoints app to receive school and teacher communications.
- Subscribe to our Hornet Happenings newsletter for the latest news, upcoming events, and important reminders.
FCPS App
Download the FCPS App Today!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep you connected and informed, directly from your smartphone. Download the FCPS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
With the app, you can:
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View school calendars. See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus. See what’s for lunch and breakfast each school day.
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Tap to contact. Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Stay up to date. Get the latest news from FCPS.
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Access key links. Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
No need to log in, just download and go! Learn more about the FCPS mobile app.
SR&R Updates
Understanding Student Rights and Responsibilities Updates: New Universal Grade Matrices for Families
Families are encouraged to review the updated FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document, which explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses in order to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Updates for the 2026-27 school year include new Universal Grade Matrices (UGMs). UGMs are charts that show behavior expectations and school responses by grade level (K-3, 4-8, and 9-12). These at-a-glance resources (in Appendix D of the SR&R) are designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to understand how schools respond to different types of behavior concerns.
Visit the SR&R webpage for more information and to review additional updates to the SR&R for the 2026-27 school year.
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