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2023-2024 Halley Parent Handbook

Back-to-School Night & FLE Preview Information

Back-to-School Night

Join us for Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, September 13th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  We’re looking forward to a fun-filled informative family event!

• Session 1: 6:00 – 6:45p.m.
• Session 2: 7:00 – 7:45p.m.

Back to School Night is a great opportunity to learn more about the curriculum, your child's teacher, the upcoming year, and visit your child's learning space.  We’re offering two sessions for families with more than one Hornet!

Also, take a look at the links below to watch these great Back-to-School messages from our FCPS School Board Members!

• Laura Jane Cohen | Springfield District Representative
• Karen Corbett Sanders | Mount Vernon District Representative

FLE Preview Information

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) provides a comprehensive, sequential Family Life Education (FLE) program for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve.  Instruction is seen as a partnership among parents and guardians, the school, and the community in supporting the learning essential to the development of strong families, positive relationships, and a healthy community.

Parents/guardians may choose to opt their child out of all or part of the Family Life Education program.  Students who are opted out are provided with age-appropriate, nonpunitive alternative health instruction, and every effort is made to foster respect for family choices.  If you wish to opt your child out of all or part of FLE for this school year, opt out forms will be included in your child’s back-to-school/orientation packets and are available online for Elementary (K-6), Middle School (7-8), and High School (9-12).  Please fill in the opt-out form and return it to your child’s school prior to Family Life Education instruction.

Detailed grade-level program descriptions are available online at Elementary (K-6) , Middle School (7-8) , and High School (9-12). FLE grade level-specific lessons and media that FCPS has streaming rights for are available for parents online in Schoology.  Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account.  Grade level-specific lessons are also available at the City of Fairfax Regional Library (this location does not have media).  Grade level-specific lessons and media that is not streamed online are available for review at your child’s school library.  Due to copyright permissions, we are unable to stream all media online.

Program questions may be addressed at your child’s school or by contacting Instructional Services at 571-423-4550 or [email protected].

Families are also welcome to preview the materials prior to Back-to-School Night on August 29th and 30th at 5:30 p.m. in the Halley Cafeteria.

COVID Safety Guidance for School

Although the COVID-19 hospital transmission level (previously the COVID-19 Community Transmission level) for Fairfax County is currently low, COVID-19 cases have risen in Virginia during the last few weeks, and flu season will soon be upon us. Be sure to review FCPS Health and Safety Guidance for the best ways to prevent the spread of disease and to find out when students should stay home from school.

✔️ Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms? 

During the first weeks of the year, caregivers receive many forms to complete. Several of the most important ones are below:

1. Digital Resources Consent: Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent/caregiver consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Digital Resources - Parent Consent page. This page also includes directions on how to provide permission.
2. Student Rights and Responsibilities: This document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when they log in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage.
3. Opt-Outs: The Opt-Out Booklet is online or available from your child’s school. It contains information on: 
1. Parents’ rights to inspect and consent or opt out before their child participates in certain surveys.
2. Parents’ rights to inspect instructional materials.
3. Rules regarding student records and disclosure of student information (including photo/video of students) and the right to opt out.
4. Parents’ rights to opt out of the Social Emotional Learning Screener, physical exams not required by state law, career or social emotional counseling, Library Equity Access Pass Project, and/or Tutor.com.

Paper forms can be signed and returned to school.

SEL Screener

SEL Screener Parent Notification and Updates

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

Key updates to the screener this year include:

• Different versions for students in grades 3-5 and 6-12. 
• Fewer topics with more questions to provide schools and families with more data to support planning. 
• Additional questions aligned with FCPS’ commitment to educational equity.

Results are mailed home to families after each screening. Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVue. 

For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact us at 703-551-5700. 

Please note that the SEL Screener differs from the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey. For more information about the Youth Survey, see the Fairfax County Youth Survey site.

Upcoming Events

September 13

     -FLE Parent Preview Night | 5:30-6:00 p.m. | Halley Cafeteria 

     -Back to School Night | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Halley Classrooms

Sept. 25 - No School, Yom Kippur

Oct. 9 - Indigenous Peoples' Day (No School)

 

The Halley Elementary PTO will partner with local restaurants on September 21st to host its first 'Hornets Dine Out' fundraiser of this school year. 20-25% of sales will be donated to support the Halley Elementary School PTO.  See the below for more details:

 

9/21 - Hornets Dine Out

Be sure to mention the "Halley Elementary School PTO" fundraiser when you place an order or use the promo code provided.

Promo code: FUND4U

 

Squisito Pizza and Pasta

8971 Ox Road

Lorton, VA 22079

 

Panera Bread

6230 W Rolling Road

West Springfield, VA 22152

4-8pm

The PTO is now accepting online payments for membership donations! Go to the "Forms and Payment" section of the PTO website at: https://halleyes.ptboard.com to become a member.  

Sign up to support Halley Elementary PTO planning committees!

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It was a wonderful first week of school at Halley! Thank you for all your support!

We hope all our students and families had a wonderful start to the school year! As we visited classes, we were so excited to see our students participating in welcoming inclusion activities, learning new rules and procedures, making connections with friends, goal setting and building relationships with their teachers. We know this school year is going to be a great one at the Hornet Nation!  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out and let us know--we are always here to help.

Blessings and Joy,

Mrs. Peerman, Ms. Hubbard, and Mrs. Johnson-Tyler

Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages

Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.

Required Forms for All Students

Emergency Care/Health Information Form

• All students must have accurate emergency care information each school year. Parent/Legal Guardians must review and update your information via OVU Online Verification/Update  through your SIS ParentVue Account.
• Log into your SIS ParentVUE account 

Opt-Out Forms available through ParentVUE as needed:

The following opt-out forms can be completed as needed by going to the “Student Info” tab and clicking “Edit Information" in ParentVUE

• SEL Screener Participation
• Counseling Opt Out
• Transportation Intent
• Home Internet Access

For a complete K-8 Opt-Out booklet visit the Opt-Out Forms website

Here Comes the Bus

Know when your bus is approaching your stop.  Here Comes the Bus® app is a school bus tracking app that can simplify morning and afternoon routines for parents and students by giving them real-time bus location and text or email notification alerts, helping them get to the bus stop on time.  Here Comes the Bus® utilizes our GPS data and an easy-to-use customizable map that works on one or multiple devices, such as a tablet or smartphone.

How to Get Started - Using the app is EASY! 

You will need the FCPS school district code 28982 and a Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account. 

From a smartphone or tablet, download (for free) the Here Comes the Bus® app from the App Store or Google Play.

2023 Student Rights and Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29. 

 

SPANISH: 2023 Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes

El folleto de Derechos y Responsabilidades del Estudiante (SR&R) de FCPS explica las expectativas para el comportamiento del estudiante y las respuestas de los adultos para mejorar la seguridad escolar y crear un ambiente escolar justo, equitativo y de apoyo. A fines de Junio, la Junta Escolar aprobó cambios al SR&R para el año escolar 2023-24. Las actualizaciones incluyen una revisión del código de vestimenta. Las actualizaciones incluyen una revisión de las expectativas del código de vestimenta, las expectativas del espectador para los estudiantes que presencian comportamientos dañinos o inseguros, la intimidación y las respuestas al abuso de sustancias. Lea la carta de la Superintendente Dra. Michelle Reid a las familias sobre el SR&R. 

Los padres/cuidadores deben hablar con sus hijos sobre las expectativas para este año escolar. También, por favor ingrese á SIS ParentVUE y firme para confirmar su revisión del SR&R, o firme y devuelva la hoja de firma que se encuentran en la página 3 del folleto de SR&R a la escuela de su hijo antes del Viernes, 2 de Septiembre.

Important Kiss and Ride Information for 2023-2024

 Halley ES Kiss and Ride Registration Form 2023-24

Halley ES has an established area called Kiss & Ride, which is designed as a safe place for adults in private vehicles to load and unload children.                                                            

If you will be using Halley’s Kiss & Ride service for afternoon dismissal at least 3 days per week on a consistent basis, parents must complete the Halley ES Kiss and Ride Registration Form 2023-24 to receive your assigned Kiss & Ride window display.                   

Parents who accessed kiss and ride last school year will need to register again as new decal numbers will be distributed to each family.                                                              

Note: Parents who will walk home with their child should also register for a kiss and ride number.  If your child will walk home alone without adult supervision, you do not have to register for afternoon kiss and ride as your child will simply be dismissed to exit the building at 4:05 PM.

SIS ParentVue

The SIS ParentVUE Account (Student Information System ParentVUE Account) is the FCPS secure solution for accessing information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and link to Schoology. It provides an additional conduit for communication with your child's school. Customized for Elementary, Middle, and High School students, your SIS ParentVUE Account login credentials can also be used to access Schoology, our learning management system.

If you haven’t already done so, please set up a ParentVUE account by submitting an IT ticket here, or contact Jennifer Buchko at [email protected]  for support

Parent Digital Consent 

Don't forget to sign!

This form is used to agree (consent) or disagree (refusal) for your student(s) to use the FCPS-approved online tools listed on the school website as part of the instructional program.

A parent or guardian will need to log-in to the Parent Digital Consent Application.

To log in you will need:

• Your SIS ParentVUE username.

This is an email address.

• Your SIS ParentVUE password.

Need Help?

The SIS ParentVUE Account Overview page has information about registration and how to get support with your account.

Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

 

SPANISH: Lightspeed Reporte de los Padres sobre la Actividad de los Dispositivos de sus Hijos

FCPS tiene herramientas para ayudar a los padres a saber más sobre la actividad de sus hijos en cualquier dispositivo de FCPS. Estas herramientas son proporcionadas sin costo a las familias por Lightspeed, el servicio de filtrado de contenido de Internet de la división escolar. Los padres pueden inscribirse para recibir un Informe Semanal para Padres, que les proporcionará una lista de los sitios más visitados por sus hijos. El informe también ofrece a los padres la posibilidad de inscribirse para obtener acceso gratuito al Portal para Padres sobre el Uso de Internet. A través del portal, los padres pueden pausar el acceso de su hijo a Internet en su dispositivo FCPS durante las horas no escola

Aprenda más sobre los Informes para Padres de "Lightspeed."

School Year Calendar

Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.

• Days marked with blue Hs are student holidays. 
• Days marked with orange Os are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked). 

Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff. 

School Hours

The first day of school is Monday, August 21, 2022, and every minute counts!  Doors open at 9:10am and grades PreK-6 should be in their classroom seats no later than 9:20 a.m. Our day begins by connecting with one another and building relationships among staff and students for productive learning.

Thank you to our SUPER AMAZING PTO board for a wonderful start to the school year!  We appreciate all you do for our Halley community! 

To join the PTO, please visit: https://halleyes.ptboard.com/home

Follow the PTO on social media to stay informed and engaged:

@whalleypto on Instagram

@PTOHalley on Twitter (X)

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Hello Halley Families!

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! We are very excited to have our hornets back for the first day of school on Monday, August 21st. 

Staff and teachers have been busy planning for your return and working hard to make sure the school year is filled with exciting and engaging learning opportunities.  We will continue implementing a sound instructional program, with a focus on literacy, math and science instruction.  We will also have a focus on ensuring regular school attendance and creating a positive school culture for our students, families, and staff. 

We will open our doors each day at 9:10am. We will have many staff on hand to assist students off the bus, guide them to their classrooms and support as they are welcomed back into the building. During the first several days of school, our staff will be reinforcing routines and procedures to ensure student safety. We anticipate slightly longer kiss and ride lines and perhaps some bus delays as we get back into our routines. We thank you in advance for your flexibility and patience. 

Parents are invited to walk their student(s) to class on the first two days of school only. 

After day two, we ask you to please say your goodbyes at the entrance of Halley, bus stop, or from the car at Kiss & Ride. We will ask parents refrain from walking their children down to their classrooms. This will help build student independence and reinforce routines during arrival.

On behalf of our entire Halley staff – Welcome Back to School!!!

Blessings and Joy, Mrs. Peerman, Ms. Hubbard, and Mrs. Johnson-Tyler

School Hours

The first day of school is Monday, August 21, 2022, and every minute counts!  Doors open at 9:10am and grades PreK-6 should be in their classroom seats no later than 9:20 a.m. Our day begins by connecting with one another and building relationships among staff and students for productive learning.

The Halley PTO will host its annual “Boo-Hoo – Yahoo” Breakfast

August 21st from 9:00am-9:30am in the Halley Library

 Calling all Kindergarten parents!  Join us for a delightful morning filled with breakfast delights and warm welcomes as we kick off the new school year together.

Meet other parents, connect with teachers, and discover how you can be involved in your child's educational journey.  Let's make this year memorable for our little ones!

We can't wait to see you there!

Important Kiss and Ride Information for 2023-2024

 Halley ES Kiss and Ride Registration Form 2023-24

Halley ES has an established area called Kiss & Ride, which is designed as a safe place for adults in private vehicles to load and unload children. To ensure safety for everyone, observe the following rules when loading and unloading children:

• Teach children how to buckle and unbuckle seat belts so they can do it themselves. 
• Practice so that children can open and close the car door independently.
• Load and unload from the passenger side of the car only.
• Remain in the driver’s seat unless assisting your child with bulky items.
• Vehicles equipped with child protection locks may require assistance for your child to exit the vehicle. If so, please roll down your window and ask the teacher on duty.
• Children may not load/unload items from the trunk/rear compartment of the vehicle.
• Parking in the parking lot and calling to children to cross between cars is not permitted.
• Parking in the Kiss & Ride lane and leaving your car unattended is not permitted.
• Follow the directions and guidance of the staff on duty.

**If you will be using Halley’s Kiss & Ride service for afternoon dismissal at least 3 days per week on a consistent basis, parents must complete the 

 Halley ES Kiss and Ride Registration Form 2023-24 to receive your assigned Kiss & Ride window display.

Parents who accessed kiss and ride last school year will need to register again as new decal numbers will be distributed to each family. 

Note: Parents who will walk home with their child should also register for a kiss and ride number.  If your child will walk home alone without adult supervision, you do not have to register for afternoon kiss and ride as your child will simply be dismissed to exit the building at 4:05 PM.

SIS ParentVue

The SIS ParentVUE Account (Student Information System ParentVUE Account) is the FCPS secure solution for accessing information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and link to Schoology. It provides an additional conduit for communication with your child's school. Customized for Elementary, Middle, and High School students, your SIS ParentVUE Account login credentials can also be used to access Schoology, our learning management system.

If you haven’t already done so, please set up a ParentVUE account by submitting an IT ticket here, or contact Jennifer Buchko at [email protected]  for support.

Parent Digital Consent 

Don't forget to sign!

This form is used to agree (consent) or disagree (refusal) for your student(s) to use the FCPS-approved online tools listed on the school website as part of the instructional program.

A parent or guardian will need to log-in to the Parent Digital Consent Application.

To log in you will need:

• Your SIS ParentVUE username.
  • This is an email address.

• Your SIS ParentVUE password.

Need Help?

The SIS ParentVUE Account Overview page has information about registration and how to get support with your account.

School Meals Breakfast and Lunch

Preparing for and Paying for Meals at School

Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meals benefits. School breakfast for students costs $1.75. Lunch is $3.25 for elementary students and $3.50 for middle, secondary, and high school students.

Paying With MySchoolBucks

The best way to purchase meals (and keep food lines moving!) is to use MySchoolBucks. Set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today. Our front office staff can help with any questions. 

MySchoolBucks accounts can be set up to add money to the account automatically, as needed. Families with multiple children can use the same MySchoolBucks account. Visit FCPS’ Food and Nutrition webpage for more information. 

Find school menus here.

School Year Calendar

Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.

• Days marked with blue Hs are student holidays. 
• Days marked with orange Os are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked). 

Days marked in pink are holidays for students but working days for teachers and staff. 

Make Sure Your Child Is Up-to-Date on Vaccines

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations.

Please talk with your family healthcare provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Get more information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation.

Free Resources for Families

Did you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities? 

Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).

Workshops for Families

The Family Resource Center is already scheduling a helpful series of webinars for the 2023-24 school year. Save the date for the following discussions in September. See the full list of workshops. Click on the title to register for each event: 

• New School Year, New Strategies: How to Plan, Persist, and Achieve Academic Success This Year, on Friday, September 8, 10-11:30 a.m.
• Meet the Author Series: The Self-Driven Child by Dr. William Stixrud, Friday, September 15, 10-11:15 a.m.
• Characteristics and Needs of Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners, on Tuesday, September 19, 10-11:30 a.m.

Who's the Boss? 5 Ways for Families to Help Kids with Big Emotions, Friday September 29, 10-11:30 a.m.

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Career Day was a Success!

Our Hornets were able to learn from, engage with and explore the careers of over 45 professionals and entrepreneurs from many different fields including but not limited to trades, business, arts, health, civic engagement, band and music, law, journalism, cyber security, and IT/engineering. It was a truly exceptional day of discovery and sharing consisting of enlightening dialogue and networking among our guest and student participants. We are BEYOND grateful to all our professional guests for their generous commitment of time, knowledge, and encouragement provided to our hornets. We are focused on helping our students explore their interests, discover their passion, and build the skills required to chart their own career pathways on their personal road to success.

During career day, Tracee Wilkins, News 4 Investigative Reporter,

stopped by to discuss journalism with our Halley morning news crew!

🏆Field Day 2023 RESCHEDULED

Thank you so much to everyone that volunteered to help with field day. As you know, weather related concerns caused us to cancel our event this week.  A modified Field Day will now occur next week during your student’s PE-Specials block on Tuesday or Wednesday.  We will not need volunteers to help run stations.  Thank you for your support and understanding.

End of Year Laptop Collection

With the end of the year coming, laptops need to be collected, inventoried and updated to prepare for the 23-24 school year. Laptops / devices along with chargers will be collected on the following days. Please ensure all devices and chargers are returned to school on these days. We will not be collecting sleeves and families are welcome to keep them. 

• June 13 – 6th Grade
• June 14th – Kindergarten – 5th Grade

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jennifer Buchko, [email protected]  or Rob Curran, [email protected] our technology support staff. 

Our Band and Strings students really made us proud on Tuesday night. 

Our school is full of wonderful musicians!

Thank you to our Band teacher, Ryan Woessner and

Samantha Hegre, our Strings teacher.

Do you prefer:

• One combined Open House and Back to School Night Event (Late August)
• Separate Open House (Late August) and Back to School Night (Late September)

Let us know which one your prefer by filling out this survey.

Library News!

2. This Saturday Lorton Library is hosting a Summer reading kickoff event. Lorton Library Summer Kick Off Information and reservations
3. As of today, Close Of Business (COB), we currently have 354 overdue books!  Please return your library books ASAP. 

🥗 Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!

It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important for families to remember to check their students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance. 

Families who earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2023-24 school year will be available near the end of August. 

If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.

If you are interested in helping to relieve lunch debt for families currently going through the FRM application process, please donate to Educate Fairfax.

End of Year Medicine Pickup

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after dismissal on the last day of school will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!

Registration for taking a summer class with the Online Campus will close Friday, June 9. Email [email protected] or call 703-503-7781 with any questions. 

Registration for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s Middle School Technology Institute (MSTI) also closes on Friday, June 9.

Other Summer Learning Opportunities:

Registration is still available for Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps, Credit Recovery Academy, and  CyberPatriot Summer Cyber Camp.

ST Math Summer Learning: Supporting your Elementary Student

In collaboration with the FCPS Family Resource Center, the Math Office is offering a free webinar on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 7-8 p.m. This webinar is designed to provide families of students currently in grades K-6 with resources to continue their math learning over the summer utilizing ST Math. During this session participants will learn how to log on and navigate the tool, discuss how students can work more independently, and how families can support their students.

View this flier for the free webinar to register for ST Math. 

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, in partnership with the National Park Service, presents an outdoor performance series for children. It features music, dance, puppetry, and storytelling performances recommended for children ages 2 and up.

The summer season runs for 7 weeks from mid-June through early August (Tuesdays through Saturdays). Each show begins at 10:30am and is approximately 45 – 60 minutes in length. Tickets are $12 and free for children under 2 years old.

Age recommendations for all shows can be found at wolftrap.org/woods 

YOUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

The administrative team at Halley is honored to work with you this year and will work every day to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. We can't do it alone. Please contact us if there is anything we can do to further support your child's learning and experience at Halley. We are here to listen and partner with you to help your child have a successful school year! 

Your Halley Administrative Team,

Mrs. Peerman, Principal

Mrs. Johnson-Tyler, Assistant Principal

Dee Hubbard, Interim Assistant Principal

Stay in touch!

Make sure to join us on social media!

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Congratulations to our Amazing 6th grade Battle of the Books (BOB) Team!  Battle Of the Books is a competitive book trivia tournament and our school was well represented!

We competed against Newington Forest Elementary on Wednesday, May 31st and our students really showed their knowledge and skill!  Special thanks to Mrs. Hall for leading, coaching, and hosting our Battle of the Books team!

End of Year Laptop Collection

 

With the end of the year coming, laptops need to be collected, inventoried and updated to prepare for the 23-24 school year. Laptops / devices along with chargers will be collected on the following days. Please ensure all devices and chargers are returned to school on these days. We will not be collecting sleeves and families are welcome to keep them.

• June 13 – 6th Grade
• June 14th – Kindergarten – 5th Grade

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jennifer Buchko, [email protected]  or Rob Curran, [email protected] our technology support staff. 

 

Do you prefer:

• One combined Open House and Back to School Night Event (Late August)
• Separate Open House (Late August) and Back to School Night (Late September)

Let us know which one your prefer by filling out this survey.

2022-2023 Yearbooks

The 2022 – 2023 Halley Yearbooks have arrived!

A limited number of extra yearbooks will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis in the main office for $22. Cash Only. The sale will begin Friday, June 9th. There will be no holds. Sales will only take place in person at school. All purchased yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school. 

Questions?  Please email Paula Tyer-Johnson at [email protected]

End of Year Medicine Pickup

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after dismissal on the last day of school will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!

Registration for taking a summer class with the Online Campus will close Friday, June 9. Email [email protected] or call 703-503-7781 with any questions. 

Registration for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s Middle School Technology Institute (MSTI) also closes on Friday, June 9.

Other Summer Learning Opportunities:

Registration is still available for Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps, Credit Recovery Academy, and  CyberPatriot Summer Cyber Camp

ST Math Summer Learning: Supporting your Elementary Student

In collaboration with the FCPS Family Resource Center, the Math Office is offering a free webinar on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 7-8 p.m. This webinar is designed to provide families of students currently in grades K-6 with resources to continue their math learning over the summer utilizing ST Math. During this session participants will learn how to log on and navigate the tool, discuss how students can work more independently, and how families can support their students.

View this flier for the free webinar to register for ST Math. 

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, in partnership with the National Park Service, presents an outdoor performance series for children. It features music, dance, puppetry, and storytelling performances recommended for children ages 2 and up.

The summer season runs for 7 weeks from mid-June through early August (Tuesdays through Saturdays). Each show begins at 10:30am and is approximately 45 – 60 minutes in length. Tickets are $12 and free for children under 2 years old.

Age recommendations for all shows can be found at wolftrap.org/woods 

Tutoring Grants Available for Families

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is now accepting applications from parents for tutoring microgrants for their children through the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants program. 

The program was created to help Virginia families address the impact of the pandemic on student learning. It provides $1,500 grants to parents of school-age children for tutoring in specific subjects. Children from homes with family incomes at 300% or less of the federal poverty level may qualify for $3,000 grants. 

Available services include in-person, online, and hybrid tutoring provided one-on-one or in small group or large group settings. The first step in the process is to visit VDOE’s K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants page and create an application account.

June Celebrations and Acknowledgements

 LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.

In the month of June, FCPS celebrates the achievements of LGBTQIA+ icons from our community and around the world. See more about how FCPS provides a safe and respectful environment for all: www.fcps.edu/lgbtqia  #OurFCPS

Gun Violence Awareness Day/Wear Orange The first Friday in June is recognized as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Also known as Wear Orange Day, it was first organized by students in 2013. Information about gun violence prevention is available on our website.

19 - Juneteenth

Monday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that word of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, effectively marking the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about Juneteenth.

28-29 - Eid al-Adha

Eid Mubarak to all who observe! Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is the second of two main holidays celebrated in Islam. Eid al-Adha signifies the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim, known as Abraham in Christianity and Judaism, to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as ordered by Allah. It focuses on sacrifice, the pilgrimage to Mecca and giving to those less fortunate. Learn more in this video from PBS Kids.

YOUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

The administrative team at Halley is honored to work with you this year and will work every day to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. We can't do it alone. Please contact us if there is anything we can do to further support your child's learning and experience at Halley. We are here to listen and partner with you to help your child have a successful school year! 

Your Halley Administrative Team,

Mrs. Peerman, Principal

Mrs. Johnson-Tyler, Assistant Principal

Dee Hubbard, Interim Assistant Principal

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