Haycock News
The LCI Unfrozen
We have just learned that the Governor has agreed to unfreeze the LCI! This is fantastic news and should bring an additional $61 million to FCPS. We will let you know how this windfall will be incorporated into the FY 2011 budget as soon as we know.Thanks to all of you who wrote letters, emails, and made telephone calls. Your efforts have made a difference for all of our children.
Posted by jfredriksen@msn.com on 02/08.
Budget Forum Postponed
Postponed because of snow, the Budget Forum hosted by the Fairfax County School Board will now be held on Sat, Feb 20, at Marshall High School from 9 am to noon. Participants will learn more about the advertised budget adopted by the School Board on Feb 4 and the budget process as well as how to communicate effectively for change. In addition, two breakout sessions will feature principals who will share the budget impact on their schools. Other session topics include how central office staff supports schools and budget realities and misconceptions. There will be ample opportunity for questions and answers. If you are planning to attend on Feb 20, please e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 571-423-1075.
Posted by jfredriksen@msn.com on 02/08.
Bottom Line
The third issue of The Bottom Line has been posted at http://www.fcps.edu/news/fy2011/bottomline020510.html. This issue features a story on FCPS’ newly adopted advertised budget, two rumor busters, and an announcement of the postponement of the School Board Budget Forum until February 20 due to snow.
Posted by jfredriksen@msn.com on 02/06.
FCCPTA Newsletter Link
The February 2010 issue of the FCCPTA newsletter has been posted at www.fccpta.org. Please download your copy today.
Posted by jfredriksen@msn.com on 01/13.
Budget Update
Superintendent Dale Presented His Recommendations for the FCPS FY 2011 Budget on January 7, 2010
To view the proposed budget, click here.
To Email Your School Board Member: http://www.fcps.edu/schlbd/members.htm.
The Bottom Line is a new publication that has been created by FCPS. It will be sent to all FCPS parents and employees every two weeks while the budget for next school year (FY 2011) is proposed, discussed and approved. It contains the latest budget news, facts, dates and rumor busters to help the FCPS community better understand the budget and the budget process. (Note: No additional funding is used to produce The Bottom Line. Staff members in the Department of Communications and Community Outreach prepare each issue and answer the questions submitted by parents, employees, and the community.)
To read the premiere issue, please go to: http://www.fcps.edu/news/fy2011/bottomline.html.
The second issue of The Bottom Line has been posted at http://www.fcps.edu/news/fy2011/bottomline012210.html . This issue features a story on FCPS’ revenue sources, two rumor busters, and an announcement of the upcoming School Board Budget Forum.
The FY 2011 Budget includes a proposal to eliminate Freshman Sports for the2010-2011 school year in Fairfax County. Please view the online petitionand sign if you would like to support the continuation of Freshman sports.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/save-freshman-sports-in-fairfax-county
Posted by wendy on 01/13.
HAYCOCK’S TREK FOR TECHNOLOGY
WHO: All Haycock students and their siblings are invited to participate.
WHEN: Saturday, May 22nd. Check-in begins at 7:00 am. Warm-up/Stretch at 7:30 am. The 5k walk/run begins promptly at 8:00 am. Most participants will be done in an hour or less. Refreshments provided on the Haycock Playground following the race.
WHERE: Meet at Haycock Elementary School Front Lobby for check-in.
WHY: To promote student health and raise money for technology. Our goal is to purchase eight new SMART Boards with the monies raised. Each SMART Board costs $1,000.
HOW: All children participating will get sponsors who will offer to pay them either by the number of kilometers they walk/run or offer to pay a flat rate regardless of how far the child walks/runs.
Posted by jfredriksen@msn.com on 01/12.
Haycock School Hours
For the 2009 - 2010 School Year:
Tuesday - Friday
9:15 a.m. - 3:55 p.m. (Dismissal starts at 3:55 p.m.)
AM K - 9:15 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
PM K - 12:35 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Monday
9:15 a.m. - 1:25 p.m. (Dismissal will start at 1:25 p.m.)
AM K - 9:15 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
PM K - 11:20 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.
Posted by wendy on 09/10.
