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Second Grade Visits Hidden Pond Nature Center! 🌿🐢
Here are pictures of our second graders enjoying a field trip to Hidden Pond Nature Center! It was a wonderful opportunity to explore nature and extend their learning beyond the classroom!
Dear Haycock Families,
I hope everyone had a good weekend. A reminder that we do have school on Wednesday for Veterans Day. SACC will be closed before and after school.
STEAM Night is tomorrow! Please volunteer if you’re able to help make it a memorable evening for our students. Thank you to the PTA for coordinating this event. I’ll be there with both of my children, enjoying the evening!
Our MathCounts Club had an exciting day at its first grades 3–5 competition. Haycock Team 2 earned first place in the team competition, and five students earned first place individually. We’re still waiting for the official results, but we couldn’t wait to share the good news. We’re incredibly proud of everyone who participated and grateful to the families who supported and encouraged them. What a wonderful start for the club!
We’re excited to welcome Christine Thurber back to her second-grade classroom this week. Ms. Murillo has been amazing during her absence and will continue subbing around the building. We’re also pleased to welcome our new kindergarten teacher, Krisztina Chernicky, who brings more than 20 years of teaching experience.
I hope everyone has a great week!
With appreciation for your partnership,
Jeremy Ferrara, Principal jcferrara1@fcps.edu
Cali Loewenberg, AP cmloewenberg@fcps.edu
Krystal Styles, AP krstyles@fcps.edu
- Tuesday, November 10: PTA STEAM Night
- Monday, November 16: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
- Friday, November 20: SCA Spirit Day: Switcheroo Day- Students dress like teachers and teacher dress like students.
FCPS Calendar: 2026-27
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
Haycock will participate in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day on Monday, November 16! This day honors Ruby Bridges and the courageous steps she took as a six-year-old to integrate her elementary school.
We encourage students and families who are able to walk to school on November 16 in honor of Ruby’s historic walk. We also invite all students to wear purple. Students who are unable to walk to school can still join us by wearing purple.
During the week, students will participate in an age-appropriate lesson or read-aloud during Morning Meeting to learn about Ruby Bridges and the importance of her courage, kindness, and commitment to creating a more inclusive world.
We look forward to honoring Ruby’s legacy together!
Outstanding Employee Awards - Nominations Are Open
Want to celebrate an incredible Haycock Elementary staff member? Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! 🎉
Recognize someone on our amazing team in categories like Outstanding Teacher, New Teacher, New Principal, Professional Staff Leader, Educational Services Employee, and Operational Employee.
Submit your nominations by Friday, November 13th! Click here for more details and to access the nomination form. Let’s show our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our fantastic staff!
SCA Coat and Instant Coffee Drive
Starting November 9th and running until December 1st, we will have an instant coffee and winter coat drive. The instant coffee is for adults, and we are collecting kids winter coats, toddler sizes through XXL kids. The donation bins will be in the main lobby to donate.
National Family Engagement Month
Family Engagement Month is a time to remember that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers.
The FCPS Family Academy supports the continued success and well-being of each and every student within the FCPS community. The Academy offers a variety of positive and engaging learning opportunities and meaningful connections to transform the FCPS experience into a welcoming environment for all families.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome!
The final event will take place Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School. Click the date to register. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
SIS ParentVUE Quarterly Outage
SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable to students and parents during end-of-quarter updates through Monday, November 9 at 9 a.m.
Maintain Access to Your Child’s Grades and Assignments
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, view ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- State of Our Schools Event
- Family Engagement Opportunities
- SIS Quarterly Outage
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Cougars Making Our School Beautiful! 🎨💕
Our talented Cougars have been hard at work adding a splash of color and creativity to our hallways! These young artists are helping beautify our school by painting a beautiful mural for everyone to enjoy. We love seeing our students take pride in their school!
SHARE McLean - Scouting for Food & Toy Collection Drive
Haycock Cub Scout Pack 861 is Scouting for Food on Saturday, November 14th. Please leave canned and non-perishable goods outside by 8 am to participate in their food drive to benefit SHARE McLean.
On Saturday, December 5th, SHARE McLean is hosting a Holiday Party for its clients at the McLean Baptist Church. This year, Jack, a regular SHARE volunteer, is leading a toy collection drive, with all toys ranging from approximately $10 to $15. If you would like to donate toys, please use this link: Holiday Toy Drive 2026.
Community Thanksgiving Meal & Coat Giveaway!
Families are invited to the 6th Annual Thanksgiving Meal & Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 21, at 12:00 p.m. at the Community Church of God (2500 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA). This wonderful community event will provide free Thanksgiving food packages and winter coats to families. To receive a ticket, visit unitedpraiseoutreach.org.
Haycock STEAM Night
Help Make Haycock STEAM Night Amazing!
Do you love science experiments, robotics, coding, engineering challenges, math games, or creative art projects?
We’re inviting Haycock students and parents to lead their own hands-on activities and demonstrations at our upcoming STEAM Night!
Event Details
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Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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Time:6 to 7:30 p.m.
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Location: Haycock Elementary School
Whether you're a student excited to share a fun experiment or a parent with a passion for STEAM, we'd love to have you participate!
Here are some activity ideas:
- Science experiments and demonstrations
- Robotics, coding, and technology
- Engineering and building challenges
- Creative art and design projects
- Math puzzles, games, and brain teasers
No professional experience is needed! Activities can be simple, creative, and fun. Students and parents are welcome to lead an activity together.
The PTA will help coordinate activity stations and event logistics.
Interested in leading an activity?
Please complete our STEAM Night Activity Leader Sign-Up Form:
https://forms.gle/9apHHXVc325k2zPh7
FCPS Cares
Take a moment to acknowledge and affirm a Haycock staff member when they go above and beyond in demonstrating care and dedication that ensures every one of our students is seen, heard, and valued. FCPS Cares.
Learning Through Play! 🎲🔬
During a recent classroom visit, we had the opportunity to see students in Ms. Williams’ class playing board games they designed and created themselves to showcase what they learned during their recent science unit! What a fun and creative way to review and apply their learning!
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