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- Boundary Study Community Meeting
- Virtual Family Meeting about Social Media and Technology use
- Family Literacy Webinar Series
- School Picture Day Retake
- Early Release Wednesdays
- Advanced Academic Programs Fall Newsletter
- Family Information Nights for Lexia
- PTA
- Safety Drills
- FCPS News/In Case You Missed It
- Useful Links
Mark Your Calendar
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- September 29- Boundary Study Community Meeting
- October 1- PTA Meeting
- October 1- Parent and Gardian Conversation with Dr. T.M. at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria
- October 8- Virtual Family Meeting about Social Media and Technology use
- October 12- School Planning Day for Staff (Student Holiday)
- October 21- Early Release Wednesday (3-hour)
- October 26- School Picture Day Retake
- October 30- End of First Quarter (2-hour Early Release)
See the complete school year calendar
Fairfax County Public Schools is moving into the second phase of the boundary study for the Gunston, Halley, Laurel Hill, and Lorton Station Elementary School communities.
Families are invited to attend a community meeting to learn about the revised draft scenarios on Tuesday, September 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Hayfield Secondary School. You may register to attend by clicking in person or virtual, based on your preference. Child care and language interpretation will be available as needed.
Visit the FCPS website for more information about the Gunston, Halley, Laurel Hill, and Lorton Station Elementary School Communities Boundary Study.
Fairfax County Public Schools is presenting a Literacy Webinar Series to help families understand reading assessments, reading plans, and how to support their child at home. The series and topics:
- October 20, 10 a.m.- Understanding Reading Assessments and Your Child
- December 15, 10 a.m.- What is a Reading Plan?
- February 19, 10 a.m.- How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
- May 14, 10 a.m.- Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer.
Family Literacy Webinar Series - Flyer
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year, however 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 peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Here are the early release dates for Hayfield Elementary School. Students will be dismissed at 12:20 p.m. on the following days:
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October 21
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December 2
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February 10
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May 5
Please look for an email from Mr. O’Connor regarding your child’s status for Early Release Wednesdays. Some families still need to provide information about after-school plans or transportation, and the email will explain how to submit that information.
General information about Early Release Wednesdays, including all the dates for this year, can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/safety-and-transportation/limited-early-release-wednesdays
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K-12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.
Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Fall identification: Students in grades 3-7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January may be referred by October 15, 2026.
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2-7 may be referred by December 15, 2026.
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services.
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT).
- Students in Grades 3-6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
- Students in Grades 3-6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting Sara Wilska, School Testing Coordinator, at smwilska@fcps.edu or AART Avery Rothman at agrothman@fcps.edu by Wednesday, September 30.
Hayfield Elementary School Families, are invited to attend an AAP information meeting, led by Avery Rothman, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
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AAP Continuum of Services AND Full-Time AAP Identification: These information meetings will be combined into one and held virtually on Friday, October 9 at 9am. A link to the meeting will be sent out before the meeting. If you are unable to make it, or have additional questions after the meeting, slots for office hours with Avery Rothman will be made available. The recorded video will also be posted on our Hayfield ES website.
For more information, please contact Avery Rothman, AART, at agrothman@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
Please click on the link to learn more about Lexia programs, how they are used across FCPS, the benefit of both programs, and an opportunity to get Lexia questions answered.
Lexia Information Flyer
PTA Meeting:
- October 1st from 6:30-7:00 p.m. Blue Star Family Popsicle.
- October 1st from 7- 8:00 p.m. PTA Meeting at the Cafeteria.
Monster Ball: October 16th
One of our favorite events of the year is just around the corner, and we’re looking for volunteers to join the Monsters’ Ball Committee! Help us plan, create, and bring this spooktacular event to life. Whether you love decorating, organizing, brainstorming, or simply joining in the fun, we’d love to have you on the team! Join the fun and sign up today: https://signup.com/go/DFyuzJG Let’s make this year’s Monsters’ Ball one to remember! We would love to see everyone enjoy the night.
PTA Memberships: Join the HES PTA! Annual dues help fund school-wide events, classroom grants, staff appreciation, community building, and more. Every dollar goes right back to supporting our students and school. Join here
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or families have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Traffic Safety Near Our Schools
- Sign and Return the SR&R
- Check Out New Menu Options
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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