Haycock News
Support Haycock ! Contribute to the PTA Armchair Fundraiser !
The PTA is trying something NEW this year! Instead of holding multiple fund raising events and activities, we hope to simplify our fund raising and reduce demand for volunteers hours by having one, ongoing Armchair Fundraiser throughout the year. The PTA needs to raise $72,000 during the Armchair Fundraiser to meet our expenses. If each family at Haycock donates $120 this year, we will meet our goal. That is just $30 per quarter! What will the PTA do with all that money? A complete budget is available, but here is a quick summary.
If we meet our fund raising goal this year we will:
1) Give Haycock $50,500 in School Support funds.
2) Fund $12,225 in Curriculum Enhancements.
3) Fund $12,500 in Social Events.
If you can give more than the suggested amount, please do! If you choose to give less, we will gratefully accept donations in any amount.
Donations can be made through Paypal
or by mailing your check or cash to Haycock Treasurer, Attn: Armchair Fundraiser 6616 Haycock Rd. Falls Church, VA 22043 or by placing your donation in the Treasurer’s box in the PTA mailroom. For donations mailed or place in the Treasurer’s box, please download and include a donation form.
Donate Now! Thank you for your support!
Posted by senold-kantor on 08/18.
Family Movie Night Under the Stars!
Relax under the stars while you meet new friends and reconnect with old ones at the Haycock Outdoor Family Movie Night! The PTA is hosting this event to welcome everyone to Haycock and start the year off right with a fun-filled family night!
Date: Friday, September 24th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Haycock field, near the playground (in case of rain please go to the gym)
Movie: A G-rated film will be announced soon - stay tuned!
Cost: FREE - includes popcorn
Please bring blankets, towels or beach chairs to sit on and a picnic dinner (should you choose) for your family. We look forward to enjoying this special evening together!
Posted by wendy on 08/23.
Transitioning from Summer to School
A New Start: Helping Kids Adjust from Summer to School
Educational consultant Laurie Hurley provides tips for easing the transition from summertime to school time: Writing in the Virginia PTA Voice
1. About a week before school starts, have your children go to bed at the time they will when school begins. Set their alarm or wake them up early. It’s difficult for some kids to adjust to going to bed and getting up earlier after having an entire summer of sleeping in or staying up late.
2. If you have a school supply list (many school districts post them on their website or hand them out the last day of school), buy the supplies early. For the child who is not organized, this is a good way to begin the school year off on the right foot. Label everything and get the backpacks ready before school starts. Buy some extra supplies to keep at home just in case.
3. If you have a kindergartner, walk to school two or three days before school begins (or drive if they take a bus or you will be driving them). This helps acquaint them with what they will actually be doing that first day and can work wonders for alleviating the first-day jitters. If your child is especially anxious, take advantage of the New Student Orientation or Open House to allow your child to familiarize themselves with the building, classrooms and teacher.
4. If your student struggles with the basics, consider hiring a tutor or purchasing a summer workbook for some review sessions before and during the first semester.
Posted by Melissa on 08/04.
Fairfax County Council of PTAs June Newsletter
The June 2010 issue of the FCCPTA Newsletter is available at http://www.fccpta.org
Posted by jfredriksen@msn.com on 06/15.
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.
