SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS - May 15
Cell Phone and Smart Watch Policy | Medication Pick Up | Volunteer at Hayfield

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Table of Contents

  • Calendar
  • Volunteer FPCS
  • Cell Phone and Smart Watch Policy
  • Medication Pick Up
  • Attendance
  • SOL Testing Dates
  • Summer Camp Guide
  • Required Immunizations for Rising 7th Graders
  • Hayfield PTA
  • Celebrations and Traditions
  • Community Events
  • Useful Links


Calendar AANHPI Heritage Month black background with flowers

 

  • May 20 - 3 Hour Early Release | 12:20 p.m.
  • May 25 - Memorial Day (No School)
  • May 26 - Teacher Workday (No School)
  • May 27 - Eid al-Adha (No School)

See the complete school year calendar



Volunteer FCPS

Volunteer Opportunities at Hayfield Elementary:

All volunteers are required to be registered. Field Trip volunteers should select Level 2 and only those registered are eligible to be selected as a chaperone. Background check process is not required at this time.

Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.  For opportunity specific questions about the Volunteer FCPS registration process please email mgrotz@fcps.edu.



Cell Pone and Smart Watch Policy

Help Keep Hayfield Elementary Phone-Free!

FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:

  • Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
  • Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.

If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at (703) 924-4500.

New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1

On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.

This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day.

Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans. 



Medication Pick Up

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As we approach the end of the school year, please keep the following in mind:

If your child has medication in the health room, a parent/guardian must pick it up by 1:20 p.m. on June 17. Any medication not picked up, will be destroyed according to FCPS regulation.



Attendance

Finish the School Year With Strong Attendance! 

As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Hayfield Elementary appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong. 

Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.

If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by:

  • Calling the school attendance line at (703) 924-4545
  • Emailing HayfieldElem.Attendance@fcps.edu

If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources



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 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.



Summer Camp Guide

A list of camps for all children including special needs has been provided by Fairfax County Public Schools. The summer camps listed at the link are provided for informational purposes only. They do not reflect recommendations or endorsements by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) or The FCPS Parent Resource Center.

The Family Resource Center webinars, workshops and padlets can also be accessed via the Family Resource Center and the Family Academy.

Family Resource Center is Moving!

FCPS family-facing services at Dunn Loring will relocate to the Pimmit Hills Center on June 1, 2026, with continued support available throughout the transition. FRC@FCPS.edu | 703-204-3941