Hornet Happenings Week of February 10th: Halley ES
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3 Hour Early Dismissal on Monday, February 10th @ 1:05 PM.Students will be released early on Monday to allow Halley staff time for professional development.
Childcare supervision is provided from 1:05 PM until 4:05 PM only for families who do not have other arrangements.
We will use your same selection that was chosen from our last 3 hour early dismissal. Notifications were sent to families on Friday via email who signed up for childcare supervision.
If you are in need of childcare supervision or would like to change your child's mode of transportation, please call our school office Monday morning at 703-551-5700.
Thank you to our amazing Halley PTO for a fun BINGO night!It was wonderful to see so many participants at our winter BINGO night hosted by the Halley PTO. It's always a delight to see our students, families, and teachers spending time together having fun! Take a look below...
Coin Wars
The results are in, and we have a WINNER… KINDERGARTEN!!! 🏆🎉
Our amazing Kindergarteners raised $133.65, and even though they were hit with $16.97 in pennies and bills (nice try, other grades! 😉), they still came out on top with a final total of $116.68!
5th Grade gave them a tough challenge, collecting an impressive $140.50 in silver coins. However, they were sabotaged with $36.26 in pennies and bills, bringing their final total to $104.24—so close!
Together, our Hornets raised an incredible $737.97 to help cover field trip transportation!
🚌💛💙 A small portion will go toward an ice cream party 🏅🍦 to celebrate our Kindergarten winners!
Thank you to all our students, families, and staff for making this fundraiser a huge success!
Hearts for Halley
In February, the PTO will host 'Hearts for Halley' , a fundraiser to support the upcoming teacher appreciation week. Show your support by donating funds and get a heart with your student or family name in the main hallway of Halley Elementary. More details coming soon.
Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration (Note: Date Change)
FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19th, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event begins with a light reception followed by a formal program, From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future. The program will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence. It will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. The event is open to the entire community.
For more information, contact Nina Thomas, senior manager for Professional Learning and Cultural Responsiveness.
Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
Countywide lottery registration for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for first graders in the 2025-26 school year is open through Thursday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m.
Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Interested parents/caregivers may attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered.
Get more details on the DLI Program webpage.
Students Invited to Share Their Voices at the 2025 Family SummitThe 2025 FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, March 15, at South Lakes High School. Visit the Family Summit webpage for more information.
At the event, FCPS students will be invited to showcase projects and advocacy efforts around inclusivity in schools. This is a great resume-building opportunity, and students can earn service hours as well. Students may share their work in a share-fair environment using posters, essays, videos, songs, or art. They will interact with attendees through conversations about their work, ideas, and efforts to foster inclusivity in school communities.
Students must use this Google Form to participate by Monday, February 17. A list of possible projects is also on the form. More information will be provided after the student’s submission is received. Please contact Manuel Gomez Portillo with any questions.
✨ Centering student voice is part of FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.
We have our top 4 finishers from each grade level (1st-6th) who will now advance to the Halley Elementary School-wide Spelling Bee to be held on Thursday, February 20th from 6:00-8:00 pm.
The school champion will advance to the Fairfax County Spelling Bee: Sunday, March 23rd at 2:00 PM at Lake Braddock Secondary School.
The county champion will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee held in late May, 2025.
We invite all families to come and support our students at Halley's School-Wide Spelling Bee!!
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of our Newington Forest staff members.
8850 Cross Chase Circle, Fairfax Station 22039 | Phone: 703-551-5700
Attendance: 703-551-5757 or email HalleyES.Attendance