SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS - April 24

SEL Screener Results | SOL Testing Dates | Bike to School

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SEL Screener Results Available in ParentVUE
SOL Testing Dates
Bike and Roll to School Day
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th
Middle School Family Presentation
6th Grade Group Panorama Picture Day
Parent/Guardian Input Form
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Resources

May 4 - 8 - Staff Appreciation Week (PTA sponsored)
May 6 - Bike to School

See the complete school year calendar

Elementary Early Release Wednesday Update!

Students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 29, which was previously an early release Wednesday at Hayfield Elementary.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Now Available

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, we will share copies with you directly.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.

SOL Testing Dates

Spring Standards of Learning (SOL) standardized tests occur in reading, mathematics, and science. See below for the schedule of grade level SOLs.

May 5 - 3rd Grade Reading SOL

May 6 - 5th Grade Reading SOL

May 7 - 4th Grade Reading SOL
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May 12 - 6th Grade Reading SOL and 3rd Grade Math

May 14 - 5th Grade Math SOL

May 15 - 6th Grade Math SOL
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May 18 - 5th Grade Science SOL

May 19 - 4th Grade Math SOL

The Grade Level Tests webpage provides information by grade level about the general assessment schedule and reporting method for each required assessment type in Fairfax County Public School (FCPS). If you have questions about state assessments, contact your students teacher or Sara Wilska, school test coordinator.

Wednesday May 6, 2026 | Hayfield Park | Meet at 7:45 a.m.

Join HES staff and students to bike to school this Spring in our community! Why Bike or Roll? It’s fun! Remember the thrill of riding a bike for the first time? There’s a feeling of joy and independence. A sense of adventure that doesn’t fade. Of course, there are many other benefits to walking, biking or rolling to school, too.

Healthier Habits
Cleaner Environment
Promoting Safety
Community Benefits - less traffic congestion, stronger sense of community, safer streets, lower costs, improved accessibility.

Required Immunizations for Rising 7th

The following immunizations are required for students entering 7th grade each school year.

All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 to 12 or as early as 9 years old.

As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child will not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and healthcare providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.

Immunization Events for FCPS Students

FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.

Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.

Middle School Family Presentation

Partnering with Your Child’s Middle School
Fairfax County Public Schools - Family and School Partnerships Office

Families of rising middle school students will explore ways to stay connected to learning and maintain strong family-school partnerships throughout their secondary education.

Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Families are invited to this virtual meeting to discuss their changing roles as middle school parents/caregivers. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the presentation.

Registration is required, and the Zoom link will be provided via email.

For questions email Patricia Ramirez paramirez@fcps.edu

6th Grade Group Pictures

Sixth graders will take their group panoramic picture on May 11, 2026.
Photos are available for purchase for $16.50.

Go to strawbridge.net
Click "Order Pictures and Yearbooks"
Enter code: FM485304 and click "Find to Order"

Parent/Guardian Input Form

Class Placement: Parent/Guardian Input (Optional) for Current K-5 Students or New Students for Next Year – Due Friday, May 8

As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, Hayfield Elementary staff will be creating tentative class groupings this spring. Final classroom assignments will be shared in mid-August.

In developing class placements, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including:

Individual student information
Teacher input
Social relationships
A balanced mix of students with diverse needs, personalities, and learning styles

Due to the many variables involved in building well-balanced classrooms—including staffing considerations—we are unable to accommodate requests for specific teachers.

If there is information you would like us to consider regarding your child’s placement, please complete this form by Friday, May 8, at 4:00 PM. If you do not have additional input to share, there is no need to complete the form. https://forms.gle/JEaerGrBDU5vGxGj6.

Note: To keep the process organized, this form is the only way to submit parent input, as we cannot accept individual emails regarding class placement.

Our goal is to create supportive, well-rounded classroom communities where all students can thrive.

Best,
Dr. Tempel-Milner and Mr. O’Connor

Volunteer Opportunities

All volunteers are required to be registered. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities at Hayfield Elementary:

Library - help needed M/T/F throughout May - June
Cafeteria
Field Trip Chaperone
SOL Testing Support - help needed through May

With Spring Field Trips coming up, we need to make sure all chaperones are registered in the Volunteer FCPS system. There have been some changes to the requirements of volunteers. Field Trip volunteers should select Level 2.

For opportunity specific questions about the Volunteer FCPS registration process please email mgrotz@fcps.edu.

Community Resources

Virginia Ready to Find Child Care Marketplace

VA Ready to Find Care Marketplace is a one-stop search website where families can easily find information about early childhood care and education programs.

Virginia Community Resources

Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has created a platform to provide information about VA community resources. From affordable childcare to school supplies to healthcare support, use zip code to find information about services. Search this free resource to access over 466,000 local and state social care programs.

Access this continuously updated platform here.

Dental and Vision Resources

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Restorative Dental Clinic - NOVA Dental is a safety net dental clinic. They provide dental care for individuals regardless of their insurance status.
Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS)- Dental Referrals - NVFS can help find a reduced-cost dental clinic. Please note that NVFS gives referrals to dental clinics and does not provide dental services at any of their offices. Please call during office hours to speak to an intake specialist. Fairfax County: 571-748-2593
Medical Care for Children Partnership (MCCP) - The partnership includes health care providers throughout Fairfax County including dental care. Call the MCCP Foundation’s Care Coordinator at 571-550-7855 or 703-324-7315.
Neighborhood Health - Dental Care
New Eyes is a nonprofit that provides free prescription eyeglasses to children and adults in the U.S. who cannot afford them, and also distributes recycled glasses to people in need worldwide.