SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS - October 30, 2026


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Table of Contents

  • Calendar
  • Principal Online Meeting
  • Veterans Day Celebration
  • International Night - Cultural Celebration
  • Family Information Nights for Lexia
  • Family Literacy Webinar Series
  • Advanced Academic Programs Fall Newsletter
  • PTA
  • FCPS News/In Case You Missed It
  • Useful Links


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  • November 2- School Planning Day (Student Holiday)
  • November 2- Principal Online Meeting
  • November 3- Teacher Work Day (Student Holiday)
  • November 5- Hybrid PTA Meeting
  • November 6- Reflections Art Contest Submission Date
  • November 11- Annual Veterans Day Celebration
  • November 13- Spirit Day - Jersey Day!
  •  November 19- International Night
  • November 25-27- Thanksgiving Break (Student Holiday)

See the complete school year calendar



Join us for a Principal Google Online Meeting

Dr. T-M and Mr. O.C. invite Hayfield families to join them on Monday, November 2, 2026, to connect, hear updates, and ask questions. We hope you can join us!

 

Time:  12:00 p.m.

Google Chat link: https://meet.google.com/wfa-qang-xfc



Attention Veterans: Please Save the Date

Veterans Day

We will be holding our annual Veterans Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The celebration will begin at 8:40 a.m. in the gym. We will be sending out more information next week.



Spirit Day - Jersey Day is November 13!

Hayfield Elementary Students are invited to show their team spirit by wearing their favorite team jersey on Friday, November 13! We look forward to seeing everyone represent their favorite teams!

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International Night - Cultural Celebration

Int Night

Hello HES Families and Community Members,

We are so fortunate to have so many countries/cultures represented in our building. To celebrate the many countries and cultures here at HES, we will have an International Night cultural celebration on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate each other and embrace diversity.

 

Families/students who want to participate will be assigned a table and may:

  •  Display flags, maps, crafts, photos, tri-fold posters, and other materials representing your country.
  • Dress in your country's attire/traditional clothing.
  • Share food that represents your culture (food can not be prepared or warmed on site).

Students may also participate in our “Parade of Nations” during the school day and/or the traditional clothing fashion show during the evening event. Students must be registered in advance to participate. 

Families wishing to participate in either the daytime or evening events, please complete the form at this link or the QR code below by November 5th, 2026.  We can’t wait to see you there!

We also need volunteers to help make this night a success! We need help with setup before the event and cleanup after the event on November 19. This is a great opportunity for school or scout service hours! Please sign up here if you are able to volunteer. 

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Elmardi (hmelmardi@fcps.edu) or Ms. Vargas (mcvargaschav@fcps.edu).

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Family Information Nights for Lexia

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



Family Literacy Webinar Series

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:

  • 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



Advanced Academic Programs Fall Newsletter

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 a identification cycle:

  • 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.

For more information, please contact Avery Rothman, AART, at agrothman@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.



PTA

  1. November 3 Bake Sale: On Election Day, the Hayfield PTA will be selling baked goods in front of Hayfield Elementary School. Grab a treat before or after voting!
  2. November 5 Hybrid PTA Meeting: Join us at our next PTA meeting at the school cafeteria at 6:30pm. Stay tuned for the link (to join us virtually) and more details.
  3. Reflections Art Contest, November 6 Submission Date: Hayfield's wonderful art teacher Mrs. Halvorson has been promoting this contest during art class. Parents should have received a registration form and information in their Thursday folders. All submissions must support the theme "What my Culture Means to Me." Submissions of artwork, literature, or photography are due on Friday, November 6. Students (or parents) can drop-off the artwork at a box in the Hayfield front office or can send them to PTA Secretary Olga Bashbush via email at secretary@hespta.com. All registration forms with the student's short statement of how their artwork fits this year's theme should be emailed to Mrs. Bashbush.


FCPS News/In Case You Missed It

  • In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
    • Family Academy Events
    • Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities
    • Science Fair Judges Needed

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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