Hybla Happenings: November 25, 2024 Edition

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Message from Principal Sain

Dear Husky Families,

 

Happy Thanksgiving! As we gather around the table to give thanks, I want to express my sincere gratitude for welcoming me to Hybla Valley! It is an absolute privilege to lead this exceptional school community and I look forward to seeing all we can do together.

 

Our students are the heart of our school, and we are so fortunate to have such intelligent, curious, and kind children. The future looks bright for our Huskies! Your support and partnership are invaluable as we work together to not only provide the best possible education for them but support them in achieving their dreams.

 

As we look forward to closing out the remainder of 2024, we are excited about the continued academic success of our kids! December is going to be a fabulous month.

 

Wishing you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving,

 

Kathleen

Hybla Valley Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming (12/2-12/6)! Get ready to empower your reader with book choice. Every purchase benefits our school. You can shop online from 11/26-12/9.  Start exploring together: [https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hyblavalleyelemschool]

*The Book Fair will be open for students and their families to shop on the night of Tuesday, December 3rd from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. 

¡Se acerca la Feria del Libro Scholastic (12/2-12/6)! Prepárese para empoderar a su lector con la elección de libros. Cada compra beneficia a nuestra escuela. Puede comprar en línea del 11/26 al 12/9.Comience a explorar juntos: [https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hyblavalleyelemschool]

*La Feria del Libro estará abierta para que los estudiantes y sus familias compren la noche del martes 3 de diciembre de 5:00 p.m. a 6:30 p.m.

Join the Hybla Valley PTO

Our next PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM. You may attend in person in our cafeteria or virtually using this link: https://tinyurl.com/cpu55usf.

At this meeting we will be nominating our 2024-2025 PTO Board Members. We are currently looking for someone to fill the following positions: PTO President, PTO Vice President, PTO Treasurer, and PTO Secretary. If you are interested in these positions, the position descriptions are as follows:

President: Preside over meetings, schedule meetings, and create agendas.
 
Vice President: Assist the president with activities, attend meetings when the president can't, and organize staff appreciation events. 

Treasurer: Responsible for all funds, including collecting money at events and fundraisers, disbursing funds, and ensuring accurate bookkeeping. 

Secretary: Record and read meeting minutes, notifies board members and PTO members of meetings, and help the president track attendance. 

Save the dates for future PTO Meetings!
  • January 14th
  • February 11th
  • March 11th
  • April 8th
  • May 13th
  • June 10th
Join us for Winter Movie Night sponsored by the Hybla Valley PTO!! Federal Impact Aid Survey

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $4,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.

FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. In October, the survey will be made available to FCPS families. The survey is available online through ParentVue. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.

Below are the visual steps for a parent to get to the survey in SIS ParentVue.

Here is a video link with more information about Impact Aid:

https://www.fcps.edu/impact

Use of Impact Aid Funds:

Federal Impact Aid provides revenue to local education agencies to mitigate costs of educating children in areas impacted by federal activity. The Impact Aid policy was designed to compensate local school districts for the local funding share that is reduced or eliminated because of a Federal presence that is not taxable.  School districts with federal lands, military installations, federal low-rent housing or Indian Trust land within their boundaries lose local revenues.  Impact Aid is designed to compensate school districts for this lost revenue. Impact Aid goes into the general fund and is intended to offset the costs (e.g. staff, facilities, and transportation) associated with educating military dependent children and other special groups.

Upcoming FLE Lessons


Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) offers a comprehensive Family Life Education (FLE) program.  FLE instruction begins in kindergarten and continues through grade 12. FLE includes topics in human growth and development and social and emotional health.  FLE instruction helps students gain knowledge and skills needed to make healthy, responsible, and life-enhancing decisions related to relationships and their physical, emotional, and social health. Parents and guardians are partners in their child’s learning.  FLE instruction supports the development of strong families, positive relationships, and a healthy community.

 

Parents and guardians can review FLE materials.  Parents/guardians can access FLE lessons in Schoology using their SIS username and password.  Due to copyright permissions, we are unable to stream all media titles online. Lessons and media are available for review at your child’s school.  Lessons only are also available at the City of Fairfax Regional Library (this location does not have media).

 

To foster respect for family choices, parents/guardians may choose to opt their child out of all or part of the Family Life Education program. A student who is opted out will receive alternative health instruction.  To opt your child out of all or part of the FLE program for this school year, please complete the digital opt-out form.  If you cannot access the digital opt-out form, contact your child’s school to request a printed form.  You do not need to complete the opt-out form, digital or printed, if you wish for your child to take part in FLE instruction.

 

FLE program descriptions are available on the FCPS website.

 

For information about when FLE instruction will take place, please contact your child’s teacher or school. For questions about the FLE program, please contact Instructional Services at 571-423-4550 or email [email protected].

Hybla Valley Elementary will hold an FLE information meeting for parents and families on Tuesday, December 3rd in the cafeteria from 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM.

FCPS Boundary Review Community Meetings

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

The next meetings will be held Monday, December 2, at Westfield High School from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Tuesday, December 3 at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Be sure to view the schedule and attend a meeting if you can. Registration is not required but does help us plan. You can also sign up to receive the School Boundary Review newsletter by email

Calendar Reminders November:

27th-29th: Student Holidays (Thanksgiving), no classes.

December:

3rd: FLE (Family Life Education) Parent & Family Information Meeting, 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria.

3rd: Book Fair open in the Library for students and their families to shop from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM.

10th:
 December PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Meeting, please join us in person in the cafeteria or virtually using this link (https://meet.google.com/xmu-dxnn-qxo) from 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM.

17th: The last day of our Fall/Winter Science & Math Olympiad club meetings.

19th: Winter Movie Night in the Gym and Cafeteria from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Both locations will provide cookies, popcorn, and hot cocoa for $1 each.

23rd - 31st: Winter Break Student Holiday, no classes.

January:

1st-3rd: Winter Break Student Holiday, no classes.

20th: Student Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday), no classes. 

28th: End of 2nd Grading Quarter.

29th: Student Holiday & Teacher Workday, no classes. 

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Hybla Happenings: November 15, 2024 Edition

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Letter from Principal Sain

 

Hello Husky Families!

Happy Friday! I hope this message finds you and your family well as we wrap up another vibrant week of learning and growth together. Our classrooms have been buzzing with activity, from robust literacy lessons, deepening our conceptual understand of math through a strong workshop model and our course continual acts of kindness that strengthen our Husky pack!  It’s always inspiring to see our students not only learning but actively supporting one another. These moments remind me of how special our school community is…there is only one Hybla Valley !

I’d like to remind everyone of the importance of regular school attendance, especially as the weather cools and cold and flu season sets in. We understand that illnesses sometimes feel inevitable this time of year, but we ask that you continue sending your children to school each day. Only in cases of fever, vomiting, or diarrhea do we ask that students stay home to recover. For other symptoms, like a lingering cough or minor sniffles, our clinic staff is here to help support your child throughout the school day. Attendance is critical to their learning experience, and each day is full of valuable opportunities to learn and connect.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for entrusting us with your child’s education and well-being. Wishing you all a restful, healthy weekend, and we look forward to seeing our students back, ready for another great week of growth and discovery.

With love and gratitude,

Kathleen Sain

Federal Impact Aid Survey Form

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $4,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.

FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. In October, the survey will be made available to FCPS families. The survey is available online through ParentVue. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.

Below are the visual steps for a parent to get to the survey in SIS ParentVue.

Here is a video link with more information about Impact Aid:

https://www.fcps.edu/impact

Use of Impact Aid Funds:

Federal Impact Aid provides revenue to local education agencies to mitigate costs of educating children in areas impacted by federal activity. The Impact Aid policy was designed to compensate local school districts for the local funding share that is reduced or eliminated because of a Federal presence that is not taxable.  School districts with federal lands, military installations, federal low-rent housing or Indian Trust land within their boundaries lose local revenues.  Impact Aid is designed to compensate school districts for this lost revenue. Impact Aid goes into the general fund and is intended to offset the costs (e.g. staff, facilities, and transportation) associated with educating military dependent children and other special groups.

Upcoming FLE Lessons

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) offers a comprehensive Family Life Education (FLE) program.  FLE instruction begins in kindergarten and continues through grade 12. FLE includes topics in human growth and development and social and emotional health.  FLE instruction helps students gain knowledge and skills needed to make healthy, responsible, and life-enhancing decisions related to relationships and their physical, emotional, and social health. Parents and guardians are partners in their child’s learning.  FLE instruction supports the development of strong families, positive relationships, and a healthy community.

 

Parents and guardians can review FLE materials.  Parents/guardians can access FLE lessons in Schoology using their SIS username and password.  Due to copyright permissions, we are unable to stream all media titles online. Lessons and media are available for review at your child’s school.  Lessons only are also available at the City of Fairfax Regional Library (this location does not have media).

 

To foster respect for family choices, parents/guardians may choose to opt their child out of all or part of the Family Life Education program. A student who is opted out will receive alternative health instruction.  To opt your child out of all or part of the FLE program for this school year, please complete the digital opt-out form.  If you cannot access the digital opt-out form, contact your child’s school to request a printed form.  You do not need to complete the opt-out form, digital or printed, if you wish for your child to take part in FLE instruction.

 

FLE program descriptions are available on the FCPS website.

 

For information about when FLE instruction will take place, please contact your child’s teacher or school. For questions about the FLE program, please contact Instructional Services at 571-423-4550 or email [email protected].

News from Dr. Reid

 

FCPS Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

 

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. 

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance

 

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

 

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

 

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

 

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Important Dates
November:

18th: Three Hour Early Release, Student Dismissal is at 1:05 PM.

27th-29th: Student Holidays (Thanksgiving), no classes.

December:

10th: December PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Meeting, please join us in person in the cafeteria or virtually using this link (https://meet.google.com/xmu-dxnn-qxo) from 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM.

19th: Winter Movie Night (More details to come)

23rd - 31st: Winter Break Student Holiday, no classes.

January:

1st-3rd: Winter Break Student Holiday, no classes.

20th: Student Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday), no classes. 

28th: End of 2nd Quarter

29th: Student Holiday & Teacher Workday, no classes. 

 

 

 

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Attendance: 703.718.7070  | Web | Twitter

Hybla Happenings: October 29th 2024 Edition

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1st Quarter Learning Celebration!

We will be celebrating student growth, positive attendance trends, and thanking our faculty for making this all happen!

Your Opinion Matters! We'd love your feedback on our 2024-2025 Family Engagement Compact Policy and School Innovation & Improvement Plan!

Please review and provide feedback on Hybla Valley’s Family Engagement Policy Compact and School Improvement Plan (SIIP).
Por favor, revise la Política y el Compromiso de su escuela sobre la participación de la Familia y el plan de mejoramiento la escuela y ofrezca sus comentarios.

You can share your thoughts by clicking the link below.
Puede compartir sus pensamientos haciendo clic en el sitio web a continuación.

English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeltPiZUtSnejsSsmC3dSrFQ9uDB61qqsvZo_NF4KQ0KYN4Nw/viewform

Español: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe37SFj6H84Rsebi0b3u_SjJCZ_7_jRUKioTOZlW80z1_VaQg/viewform

Extra Candy? Donate here!

This year the Hybla Valley SCA (Student Council Association) will be collecting extra candy to donate to military members who are deployed overseas.  If you would like to donate any unopened candy there will be a collection box in the main lobby November 6th through 8th.

Family Literacy Night

 

Thursday, November 7th from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Wear your pajamas and come for some hot chocolate, free books, and fun literacy activities for the family!

Hybla Valley Thanksgiving Luncheon

Please check with your student's teacher to find out what time their class lunch will be. We hope to see you there!

1st Grading Quarter Report Cards

 

1st Quarter Student Grade Reports will be sent home in Wednesday folders on November 13th. 

Important Dates
October:

31st: Two Hour Early Release. Students dismissed at 2:05 PM.

31st: End of 1st Grading Quarter.

November:

1st: Student Holiday (Diwali & All Saints Day), no classes.

4th: Student Holiday (School Planning Day), no classes.

5th: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday), no classes.

7th: Family Literacy Night from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM.

11th: Student Holiday (Veterans Day), no classes.

12th: Thanksgiving Luncheon in the Hybla Valley Cafeteria

12th: November PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Meeting, please join us in person in the cafeteria or virtually using this link ( https://meet.google.com/sju-gvnr-fqx ) from 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM.

13th: 1st Quarter Grading Report Cards go home in Wednesday folders.

13th: AAP (Advanced Academic Placement) Parent Meeting from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM in the cafeteria.

18th: Three Hour Early Release, Student Dismissal is at 1:05 PM.

27th-29th: Student Holidays (Thanksgiving), no classes.

 

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Hybla Happenings October 11, 2024 Edition

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PTO Meeting #1

Our first Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meeting will be held at Hybla Valley Elementary School on Tuesday, October 15th from 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM in the cafeteria. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
 
We are even offering a virtual option to join the meeting. You can join by clicking this Google Meet Link.

Meeting topics:
-Hybla Valley PTO history, structure, needs and nominations,

-Financial report/budget for 2024-2025

-PTO Family Activities for 2024-2025

-Principal Report

-Family Engagement Compact

-Date for November and December PTO meetings

Picture Day Coming Soon!

Mark your calendar!
Picture Day at Hybla Valley will be on Wednesday, October 23.

Parent Project - Tuesdays Important Dates October:

Monday, October 14 - Student Holiday (Indigenous Peoples' Day) 

Tuesday, October 15 - PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Meeting - 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM at Hybla Valley Elementary School in the Cafeteria. All parents and guardians are welcome to join in person or virtually. We hope to see you there!
Virtual PTO Meeting Link: meet.google.com/kmm-ybhn-qet

Tuesday, October 15 - Parent Project Meeting at Hybla Valley Elementary (Dinner at 6:00 PM, Class 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)

Monday, October 21 - Three Hour Early Release (1:05 PM dismissal)


Tuesday, October 22 - Parent Project Meeting at Hybla Valley Elementary (Dinner at 6:00 PM, Class 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)


Tuesday, October 29 - Parent Project Meeting at Hybla Valley Elementary (Dinner at 6:00 PM, Class 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)

Thursday, October 31 - End of 1st Grading Quarter

November:

Friday, November 1 - Student Holiday (Diwali)

Monday, November 4 - Student Holiday (School Planning Day)

Tuesday, November 5 - Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)

Tuesday, November 5 - Parent Project Meeting at Hybla Valley Elementary (Dinner at 6:00 PM, Class 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)

Monday, November 11 - Student Holiday (Veterans Day)

Tuesday, November 12 - Parent Project Meeting at Hybla Valley Elementary (Dinner at 6:00 PM, Class 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)

Wednesday, November 13 - 1st Quarter Grade Reports go home in Wednesday folders

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