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- Calendar
- Building Community Through Our School-Wide Morning Meeting
- Virtual Family Meeting about Social Media and Technology use
- Family Literacy Webinar Series
- School Picture Day Retake
- Early Release Wednesdays
- Advanced Academic Programs Fall Newsletter
- Family Information Nights for Lexia
- PTA
- FCPS News/In Case You Missed It
- Useful Links
- October 8- Virtual Family Meeting about Social Media and Technology use
- October 12- School Planning Day for Staff (Student Holiday)
- October 21- Early Release Wednesday (3-hour)
- October 26- School Picture Day Retake
- October 30- End of First Quarter (2-hour Early Release)
See the complete school year calendar
Dear Hayfield Families,
Our school-wide Morning Meeting gives students and staff a chance to come together as one community and practice the skills students are learning in their classrooms: making safe choices, showing kindness, listening, and encouraging one another.
Yesterday, students nominated classmates they had noticed making great choices. One student also complimented our kindergarteners on doing a great job coming into the gym. Those thoughtful words showed how students are learning to notice and celebrate one another’s efforts.
Students shared what makes Morning Meeting meaningful to them. One said she loves getting to see students from across the school. Another shared that she enjoys learning sign language. We’re glad these gatherings help students connect with one another and learn new ways to communicate, including through American Sign Language.
Morning Meeting also gives students opportunities to lead by speaking and performing in front of the school, celebrate accomplishments, and share messages about kindness and safety. We’re proud of how confidently students are taking on these roles.
We’re also proud of how much students have learned about gathering safely and efficiently. Last year, it could take about 20 minutes to get everyone into the gym for an assembly. This year, students have mastered the routine and are getting settled in less than six minutes—a wonderful example of cooperation and responsibility.
Thank you for partnering with us as we help every student feel connected, celebrated, and ready to learn.
Warmly,
Dr. Megan Tempel-Milner and Mr. Seamus O’Connor
 Students holding signs welcoming Ms.Wilson.
 Students holding signs welcoming Mr. Nguyen.
 Students practicing sign language.
Fairfax County Public Schools is presenting a Literacy Webinar Series to help families understand reading assessments, reading plans, and how to support their child at home. The series and topics:
- October 20, 10 a.m.- Understanding Reading Assessments and Your Child
- December 15, 10 a.m.- What is a Reading Plan?
- February 19, 10 a.m.- How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
- May 14, 10 a.m.- Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer.
Family Literacy Webinar Series - Flyer
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year, however the number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Here are the early release dates for Hayfield Elementary School. Students will be dismissed at 12:20 p.m. on the following days:
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October 21
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December 2
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February 10
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May 5
Please fill out Hayfield's Early Release Wednesday Dismissal Plan form so we can ensure your child is dismissed correctly on these days. You must submit the form by Oct. 19 if you wish for your child to stay at school for supervision on Oct. 21.
General information about Early Release Wednesdays, including all the dates for this year, can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/safety-and-transportation/limited-early-release-wednesdays
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K-12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.
Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Fall identification: Students in grades 3-7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January may be referred by October 15, 2026.
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2-7 may be referred by December 15, 2026.
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services.
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT).
- Students in Grades 3-6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
Hayfield Elementary School Families, are invited to attend an AAP information meeting, led by Avery Rothman, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
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AAP Continuum of Services AND Full-Time AAP Identification: These information meetings will be combined into one and held virtually on Friday, October 9 at 9am. If you are unable to make it, or have additional questions after the meeting, slots for office hours with Avery Rothman will be made available. The recorded video will also be posted on our Hayfield ES website. Meeting link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/97906400518
For more information, please contact Avery Rothman, AART, at agrothman@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
Please click on the link to learn more about Lexia programs, how they are used across FCPS, the benefit of both programs, and an opportunity to get Lexia questions answered.
Lexia Information Flyer
Monster Ball: October 16th
One of our favorite events of the year is just around the corner, and we’re looking for volunteers to join the Monsters’ Ball Committee! Help us plan, create, and bring this spooktacular event to life. Whether you love decorating, organizing, brainstorming, or simply joining in the fun, we’d love to have you on the team! Join the fun and sign up today: https://signup.com/go/DFyuzJG
If you would like to donate candy, we have a box in the main office where you can drop it off.
Let’s make this year’s Monsters’ Ball one to remember! We would love to see everyone enjoy the night.
PTA Memberships: Join the Hayfield Elementary School PTA! Annual dues help fund school-wide events, classroom grants, staff appreciation, community building, and more. Every dollar goes right back to supporting our students and school. Join here.
FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- College Prep Resources
- Life in the Community Fair
- Calendar Update: Eid al-Fitr
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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