SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS - January 30
Parent Coffees with Admin | Kindergarten Registration | Charlie the Border Collie

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Table of Contents

  • Calendar
  • Winter Resources for Families
  • Rising 7th Grade Parent Coffees
  • Parent Q&A with Hayfield Elementary Administration
  • Book Reading and Author Signing
  • Kindergarten Registration
  • Rising 7th Grade Immunization Requirements
  • Family Workshops
  • Community Resources and Events
  • School Policy Reminders
  • Useful Links


Calendar

 

  • February 4 - Rising 7th Grade Parent Coffee | HSS | 6:00 p.m.
  • February 12 - Parent Q&A with Admin | ZOOM/Library | 5:00 p.m.
  • February 12 - PTA Meeting | Library | 6:00 p.m.
  • February 13 - Book Reading and Author Signing | Grades 1-3

    See the complete school year calendar


Winter Resources for Families

A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!

We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home. 



Rising 7th Grade Parent Coffees

HSS Transition


Upcoming Rising 7th Grade Transition Parent Events

  • Parent Coffee - Wednesday, February 4 | 6:00-7:30 p.m.
    HSS Middle School Lecture Hall
  • Parent Coffee - Wednesday, March 4 | 9:00-10:30 a.m.
    HSS Middle School Lecture Hall

Questions? Contact Bessie Fealey, HSS School Counselor, at emfealey@fcps.edu



Parent Q&A with Admin

We invite families to join us for our upcoming Questions and Answers session for parents/caregivers with Dr. Tempel-Milner and Mr. O’Connor. These optional gatherings provide opportunities to connect, ask questions, and learn more about what’s happening at Hayfield ES.

  • Thursday, February 12, 2025 | 5:00 p.m.
    Zoom/Library (PTA meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.) 
  • Friday, March 13, 2025 | 8:45 a.m. | Cafeteria
  • Thursday, April 16, 2025 | 5:00 p.m.
    Zoom/Library (PTA meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.) 
  • Monday, June 1, 2025 | 8:45 a.m. | Cafeteria


Book Reading and Author Signing

Charlie the border collie


Charlie, our wonderful therapy dog here at Hayfield Elementary, has a published book about himself. On February 13th and March 6th, students in grades 1, 2, and 3 will have the opportunity to visit with Charlie and his mom, Peggy Gendive, the book’s author.  Peggy will be reading excerpts from the book. The title of the book is “Charlie, the Border Collie Without a Job” and it is written in English and Spanish.

The book is available for purchase at Amazon and at the Barnes & Noble store in Springfield. If you choose to purchase a copy, be sure to send the book to school with your child so that the author can sign it. All students in all grades will be able get their purchased book signed by the author.



Kindergarten Registration

It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Kindergarten helps children learn and practice the social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. 

Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, in the spring. Eligible children can be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

If your child will attend our school, please gather necessary documents and complete registration forms as soon as possible. 

FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, please visit the FCPS Registration webpage