SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS - June 9
School Supplies | Medication Pick Up | Summer Resources

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School Supplies 2026-27


Get a head start on the 2026-27 school year by pre-purchasing your child's school supplies!

Kits include teacher requested supplies by grade, headphones guaranteed to work all year, plus every kit purchased results in additional free supplies for the school, directly benefitting your child's classroom.

Order online by July 15th at www.campussurvivalkits.com/hayfield
Kits will be delivered to your child's classroom at the start of the school year.  


Table of Contents


  • School Supplies 2026-27
  • Calendar
  • Mural Assistance
  • Early Release Wednesdays 2026-27
  • SIS ParentVUE 
  • Summer Meals
  • Medication Pick up Reminder
  • Check MySchoolBucks Balance
  • Attendance Reminders
  • Summer Resources
  • Community Resources


Have a great summer calendar banner

 

  • June 16 - Last Day to retrieve Lost and Found Items

  • June 17 - Last Day of School | Dismissal at 1:20 p.m.

  • June 17 - Last Day to pick up Medication | before 1:20 p.m.
  • June 19 - Juneteenth (Holiday)

Front Office Summer Hours:

  • June 22-July 31 | Monday-Thursday | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

  • August 3 - August 12 | Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

School Year 2026-2027 Save the Dates: 

  • August 21 - Open House | 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m 
  • September 9 - Back to School Night | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Lost and Found will be donated Tuesday BEFORE the last day of school. If you are missing items, please stop in as soon as possible to pick up! 

Any item left on the playground is brought into the school's lost and found.  If someone in the community comes to the school for extracurricular activities, please let them know to check in with the office to see our lost and found items.


Dismissal Schedule for the Last Day of School

On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 17, school will be dismissed at 1:20 p.m. See the complete school year calendar.



Mural Assistance

A few extra hands are needed to help our 6th graders add their handprints to our mural in rainbow hall. As a volunteer you will assist with applying paint and cleaning paint off hands of the students.

Volunteers will be needed Monday, June 15th from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Minimum age: 18
Level 1

Register to volunteer here!



Summer Reading

Summer Reading

Soar through Summer with books...


Summer Rea
ding is Important! Studies have repeatedly shown that the best thing your child can do over the summer months is read! Reading over the summer helps students build reading skills, prevents summer learning loss, and prepares them for a successful school year. Check out several programs and activities that your child can participate in so they can "Soar Through the Summer with Books!"

FCPS has also provided summer learning resources across all core academic areas that can be found here.



Early Release Wednesdays 2026-27

FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days. Early release Wednesdays for Hayfield Elementary will be:

  • October 21

  • December 2

  • February 10

  • May 5

Find more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.

An Inside Look at What Educators Do on Early Release Wednesdays

What happens on early release Wednesdays? While most students head home earlier than usual, our educators at Mosaic Elementary School continue learning and collaborating to strengthen instruction and support student success.



SIS ParentVUE

Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay Connected

On Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.” 

The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact Jailene Acevedo by emailing jacevedo@fcps.edu to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.

All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.

For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.

Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website. 

Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families

Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how Hayfield Elementary School and teachers use test results to support student success.



Summer Meals

Summer Meals for Students

Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.

This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.

Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.



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.



Check MySchoolBucks Balance

Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance

It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.

Free and Reduced-Price Meals

Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer. 

If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.



Attendance Reminders

Attending school regularly helps students feel better about school and themselves. When reporting a student's full or partial day absence, please be specific about why your student will not attend school. FCPS must record student attendance every day school is in session. 

Full-day absences may be submitted through SIS ParentVUE. Please be sure to provide a reason for the absence and/or symptoms of illness as this information is shared with the County Health Department across our community. 

Keep an open line of communication with your school public health nurse, school staff, and teachers. The more the school knows about your child’s health needs, the better prepared everyone will be to work together to support your child.

  • Dismissal changes should be sent by email or using the form on our school website and submitted to the office by 2:30 p.m. on the SAME day of the change please. This form is for safety reasons and to ensure changes submitted are fulfilled in a timely manner.
  • No student may be checked-out after 3:00 p.m.  Pease arrive early.
  • Bring your ID when coming to the building.

In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at our school — a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources



Summer Resources

FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has partnered with Inspire Health Alliance, LLC (Inspire) to provide access to school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for FCPS students at multiple events taking place at designated FCPS locations throughout the school year. 

  • Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket costs to the student or family. Families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still receive immunizations with no out-of-pocket costs.
  • Participation in Inspire Immunization Events is voluntary.
  • Additional Immunization Resources are available in the community.

Upcoming Inspire Student Immunization Events

Current clinic dates are listed below for FCPS students. Additional dates will be made available 4-5 weeks prior to the event.

Date 

Time

Location 

Saturday, June 27     9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.     Frost Middle School
4101 Pickett Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032
Saturday, July 18     9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Frost Middle School
4101 Pickett Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032

 

Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy 

FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources. 

Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added. 

Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!

The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!

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

Family Information Line Available in Nine 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.



Community Resources

Summer Entertainment Series

Fairfax County Park Authority's Summer Entertainment Series presents free, live performances featuring concerts, children's shows, cultural showcases and outdoor movies. June 24 - August 22, 2026  More information


SNAP at Farmers Markets (April–November, varies by location) 

Families can use SNAP/EBT benefits at select county farmers markets and receive up to $40 in free fruits and vegetables, with tokens tha