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Mark Your Calendar!

Wednesday February 25th, 3 Hour Early Release (1:05 pm)

Monday March 9th, Spring Picture Day

Monday March 9th, Craft Night (PTO)

Wednesday April 15th, Purple Up Day!

New Visitor Management System

• We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry. 

For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.

But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school. 

If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please click on the following link for information:https://raptortech.com/raptorsafe-app/ or contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!

Kindergarten Registration It’s Easy

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation and any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.

Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account.

Picture Day is Coming!

It’s time to get those smiles ready! Spring Picture Day is coming up on Monday, March 9th.

Spring pictures are a great chance to show off how much your child has grown this school year.

A proof or portrait package will be sent home from the school with information on how to order. (Allow 3-4 weeks)

Strawbridge Studios will be taking Classroom Group pictures for all grade levels.

You are also able to order online at www.strawbridge.net using the following Online Code: FM486418

April is Month of the Military Child

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day! 

This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military. 

FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in our Custom Ink online store. These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS! 

Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students

Registration is open for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by FCPS for all students.

• CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps.
• Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
• Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a camp for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 60 classes in art, dance, music, and theatre. Rising freshmen have the option to take Health and PE 9 through IFTA as well.

Register Today With Volunteer FCPS

• Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at Halley Elementary School. All volunteers must:

• Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS. 
• Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS. 
• Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.  

At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Get Involved, Join the PTO!

Stay connected and get involved! The PTO is working hard to bring exciting events, activities, and resources to our school community this year. Don’t forget to join or renew your membership—membership is required each school year. Your support helps fund programs that benefit all of our students.Click on the link to join/renew PTO Membership