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- Happy Thanksgiving!
- Calendar
- SCA Winter Giving Box
- School Counseling Newsletter
- SCA December Spirit Days
- Cold Weather Recess Guidelines
- Resources for Families
- Winter and Spring Camps
- Useful Links
Schools and offices are closed
Wednesday, November 26 to Friday, November 28.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Classes will resume Monday, December 1
See the complete school year calendar
FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will host
special Community Thanksgiving Dinners for our students and families.
Tuesday, November 25, 6–7 p.m.
Annandale High School (Door 7)
Mount Vernon High School (Door 4)
https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/food-and-nutrition
- November 26-28 Thanksgiving Break (No School)
- December 5 - PTA Winter Market
- December 15 - Last Day to Donate to Winter Giving Box
- December 17 - Early Release Wednesday | 12:20 p.m.
- December 19 - Last day to retrieve items from Lost and Found!
All items will be donated during the winter break.
- December 22 - January 2 Winter Break (No School)
Hayfield ES Student Council Association (SCA) is hoping to spread an abundance of warmth and joy to our community this winter season! If you would like to help, please donate NEW hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and NEW unwrapped gifts. These will go directly to Koinonia. Our Winter Giving Box is here and located just inside Door 1. Collections continue through December 15th.
 (Click on the image to view the full School Counseling Newsletter)
This month our lessons focused on what it means to show respect to ourselves and others. We learned that respect isn't just about saying "please" and "thank you." It's about our actions and how we make others feel. Here are a few ways we practiced respect in the classroom:
Respectful Listening: We learned to use our whole bodies to listen—eyes on the speaker, quiet mouths, and still bodies. We discussed how this shows the speaker that their words are important.
Respecting Differences (Perspective-Taking): We used scenarios to practice understanding that people can have different ideas, feelings, and beliefs than our own. We talked about how we can still be friends and work together even when we don't agree.
Respecting Materials and Space: We reinforced the importance of taking care of classroom materials, our own belongings, and the personal space of our peers.
 SCA December Spirit Day Celebrations
Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Wear your favorite Sweatshirt
Wednesday - Wear Plaid
Thursday - Celebrate Frost Fest by wearing all white
Friday - Show your spirit for HES or your favorite sports team
As the weather gets colder, please send in an updated change of clothes for your child (if needed) that is appropriate for winter. Thank you for helping us keep students warm and prepared!
⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
Please assume your children will be outside for recess each day, even when it's chilly! FCPS policies only limit outdoor activities when the windchill dips into negative temperatures, so your child will likely have outdoor recess on most days. Your children should be prepared with a coat, hat, and gloves or mittens. It is also a good idea to write their names inside each item, the extra gear is more easily misplaced. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If your family needs assistance providing appropriate cold-weather garments:
- Call our office at (703) 924-4500 and ask to speak with our social worker, Mr. Herston Phillips.
- Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880: multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
If your child has a documented health condition that affects their ability to engage in outdoor activities when it's cold, please call the office and ask to speak with our clinic aide Ms. Debi Richardson. We need to establish or update your child's Health Plan so staff can support their health needs.
Apply Anytime for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced-price meals at any time during the school year.
If your income changes — for example, due to a furlough, layoff, or job loss — you may become newly eligible. Once approved, your benefits stay active for the rest of the school year and for the first 30 days of the next school year.
Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals or attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school receive free breakfast and lunch every school day. It’s a great way to make your food budget go further and save time from packing meals. Learn more about FCPS Food and Nutrition.
Find more community resources available to families.
Family Cafe Series
The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register Here
Chantilly High School Library
- Today’s popular social sites and apps used by students
- Effective strategies to engage youth in discussions regarding internet safety
- 7 primary topics to discuss with youth that will remain important from kindergarten through adulthood
Join FCPS Intervention and Prevention Services to learn how your family can build healthy, secure, and positive habits online together. Interpreters and Childcare available.
For more information please contact the Family and School Partnerships Office at 703-204-4300 or FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu
Do you want to learn more about Lexia? Join the Lexia® Learning for a family information night to learn how FCPS is using Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp in classrooms across the district in the 25-26SY to support students' Literacy growth.
Topics to be covered during this session include:
- What is Lexia Core5 and PowerUp and how do the programs support your students' individual learning needs?
- How does Lexia support teacher planning and instruction
- How is Lexia data being used for progress monitoring and goal setting by educators
- Tips for supporting your student at home.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Families can register for an FCPS/Lexia Parent Information Night.
The Lexia Parent Night 25-26 SY link includes the Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese translations.
Winter Break camps and activities are now open for registration. If you have an eligibility letters from Food and Nutrition Services, make sure to keep those to apply for scholarships and discounts.
● Fairfax County Park Authority Fall and Winter Camp Catalog
● Registration for Winter Classes began October 28, 2025.
● Camp Fairfax Winter and Spring Break Camp - Registration has started for Kindergarten to sixth grade children residing in Fairfax County or City of Fairfax. Program hours are 7 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. Sliding fee scale available for income-eligible families. Breakfast, Lunch, and afternoon snack included.
Camp Fairfax Winter Program
Session 1: Dec. 22-26* (Three day program closed Dec 24 & 25)
Session 2 Dec 29-Jan 2* (Four Day Program closed Jan 1)
Camp Fairfax Spring Program
March 30-April 3* (Five Day program)
*Program dates subject to change
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