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Upcoming Events and Reminders   Advanced Academics Placement (AAP) Informational Meeting

There will be an informational meeting held on Thursday, November 30th in the Cafeteria from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM for parents and families who are interested in hearing more about Advanced Academic Programs in Fairfax County Public Schools and at Hybla Valley.

 

Book Fair Ending Soon!

The Scholastic Book Fair in the Hybla Valley Elementary Library will be ending Friday, December 1st. Please have your child stop by the Book Fair to purchase books before the end of the day on Friday, December 1st. This is a great opportunity for students to express interest and choice in what they are reading. Book Fair orders can also be purchased online through December 4th, 2023.

  6th Grade Field Trip

Our 6th grade students will be going to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. on December 4th, 5th, and 6th. 

National Portrait Gallery Tour: Visual-EYES-ing a Portrait of a Graduate -- This program explores prominent Americans who embody communication, collaboration, resilience, creativity, and global citizenship, while investigating how these traits led to the individuals' significant contributions to American history and culture. Students will communicate, collaborate, and engage in critical thinking as they consider portraiture. The program strives to inspire, connect, and provide relevance to the students as they complete/grow into their own self-portrait as a graduate.

  Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) Testing

Students in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade will be taking the Reading and Math VGA (Virginia Growth Assessment) tests during the Winter testing window (December 5th to January 18th). This test is designed to measure student growth and progress in reading and mathematics content standards.

  Family Life Education (FLE) Information Night

On Tuesday, December 5th there will be a Family Life Education Information Night held in the Hybla Valley Elementary Cafeteria from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

The elementary FLE program is taught by the regular classroom teacher. The early elementary program emphasizes the importance of families, distinction between good and bad touch, sources of help, and the importance of friendships. Human sexuality is first introduced in grade four. In the Human Growth and Development unit, students learn about the male and female reproductive systems. Students view age-appropriate videos and learn the maturational process, changes which occur during puberty, and prenatal development.  Students study the effects of peer pressure and begin to examine the influence of media on behavior and attitudes. Students begin an understanding of sexually transmitted infections in grade 5. The emotional and social health unit includes abuse prevention from good touch/bad touch in primary grades to types of abuse in upper elementary grades.  Instruction for abuse prevention includes resources for help. 

FLE Grade Level Program Descriptions

  Family Game Night

The Hybla Valley PTO will be hosting a Family Game Night on Thursday, December 7th in the Cafeteria from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Bring your friends and family to have some fun and play some of the most popular board games and card games. 

  5th Grade Field Trip

Our 5th grade students will be going to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, December 15th.

This location was chosen in connection with 2nd quarter 5th grade science standards of learning on landforms. Students are currently investigating and understanding that matter has properties and interactions and that Earth constantly changes. Students are also learning that changes on and within Earth happen both gradually and suddenly, impacting ecosystems by causing creating, destruction, or movement of land. They will learn that scientists use observations to classify, make inferences, draw conclusions, and predict changes in the future. Lastly, students will see that the surface of the Earth can be changed through human impact, and humans can respond, make decisions, and act in order to control negative changes.

 

Hybla Valley Spirit Week

December 11 to 15th is the last week of school in 2023. Let's celebrate and enjoy a weeklong school spirit celebration.

Monday, December 11
Team Jersey Day! - Wear your favorite team jersey or team colors!

Tuesday, December 12
Crazy Hat/Hair Day! - Wear your favorite crazy hat or hairstyle!

Wednesday, December 13
Mismatch Day! - Wear different patterns, colors, and mismatched socks!

Thursday, December 14
Husky Day! - Wear a Hybla school shirt or hoodie OR wear your favorite animal shirt!

Friday, December 15
Pajama Day! - Wear your favorite cozy and comfy school appropriate pajamas.

Winter Break

School will be closed and there will be no student classes from Monday, December 18th through Monday, January 1st. 

Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 2nd. 

We hope that our students, families, and staff have an opportunity to relax, reconnect with friends and family, and enjoy this break. We send our best wishes for a happy and healthy 2024!

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National Family Engagement Month

November is National Family Engagement Month! This month reminds us that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in their children's education. The importance of family engagement will be highlighted during November as we celebrate and strengthen family-school partnerships. Strengthening relationships between parents, family members, schools, educators, and communities is critical to meeting our commitment to high expectations and excellence for all FCPS students.

Here are some ideas for you to celebrate this month.

• Collaborate with your parent organization (PTA, PTO, Booster) to host an opportunity to network and learn more about partnering with the school.
• Visit your local library or go online to get a library card for your child.
• Practice digital safety and responsibility with your child. Ideas and tip sheets.
• Commit to volunteer at your child’s school three times this school year.
• Write letters to school staff for National Family Engagement Day on November 16, 2023.
• Review your child's (grades 7 – 12) Academic Career Plan on Naviance and partner with their school counselor in developing goals.
• Ask your child what they discuss in Morning Meetings and Advisory.
• Discuss the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate skills with your child.
• Post pictures on social media using #FCPSEngageFamilies or #FamilyEngagementMonth and tag @FSP_FCPS & @FRC_FCPS

Thank you for being our partners for student success and continuous improvement.

Hybla Valley PTO Trunk or Treat

On Thursday, October 26th, our PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) hosted Trunk or Treat. Thank you to our staff, students, families, and community for making this such a successful event. We are also so appreciative of our partnership with neighborhood grocer, Wegmans Food Markets who donated candy and bananas to our event. Families, fun, and laughter filled the parking lot on this unseasonably warm day!

  Upcoming Hybla Valley PTO Events

• November:
  Bingo Night - Thursday, November 16th from 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. in the cafeteria.
  1 Bingo Card - $1, 3 Bingo Cards - $5, Hot Cocoa - $1, 2 Cookies - $1
• December: 
  Winter Game Night or Movie Night
  More details to come. Stay tuned!

Volunteers Needed!
If you'd like to volunteer at upcoming PTO events, please reach out to our Family Liaisons, Ana Amelunge and Beatriz Cueva at 703-718-7006.

Important Calendar Dates November

• Friday, November 3 
  End of 1st Grading Quarter.
  Two Hour Early Release. Students are dismissed at 2:05 PM.
• Monday, November 6
  Student Holiday, No school.
• Tuesday, November 7
  Student Holiday, No school.
  SACC is closed.
• Thursday, November 9
  3rd Grade Family Night.
  6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Enter through Door #1.
• Wednesday, November 15th
  1st Quarter Grading Report Cards mailed home.
  Hybla Valley Thanksgiving Luncheon in the cafeteria.
  *More information about the Thanksgiving Luncheon (including pricing and a schedule) is being sent home soon.
• Thursday, November 16th
  Parent Coffee from 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 
  All parents/guardians are invited!
• Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, November 22-24 
  Thanksgiving Holiday, No School.

December 

• Monday, December 18th to Friday, December 29th
  Winter Break Holiday, No School.

Hybla Valley Library Book Fair Scholastic Book Fair Information

It starts with a choice: What do I want to read? And since being empowered to choose their own books is a milestone opportunity to identify and express their own voice, kids also leave the Book Fair as bolder, prouder, and stronger individuals.

All purchases through the Book Fair benefit our school. Thanks for supporting our kids. Happy reading!

When and Where?
Online - Tuesday, November 21st to Friday, December 1st
Hybla Valley Library - Monday, November 27th to Friday, December 1st

How to purchase?
Online - Create a Scholastic account and set up an eWALLET.
Hybla Valley Library - We accept the following as payment: cash, credit cards, checks payable to Hybla Valley Elementary School.

Preview the books from the fair.

Lost and Found Items   Hybla Valley Lost and Found

• Any lost student items such as lunchboxes, water bottles, and articles of clothing will be placed on Lost and Found shelves in the cafeteria.
• The Lost and Found shelves will be available to students twice a week.
• At the end of the month any unclaimed items will be donated.
• Please tell your student to check the Lost and Found if they are currently missing any items.

Federal Impact Aid Survey Impact Aid programs and grants are designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students.

Impact Aid forms were sent home to families this week.
Please sign and return these forms to your child's classroom teacher as soon as possible.
Parent access to the Online Federal Impact Aid Survey can be found at this link.

The federal presence in our area and the significant tax exemptions available to federally connected personnel, businesses, and agencies has qualified Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to be eligible for federal Impact Aid grants.

Impact Aid programs and grants are designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget and are critical to ensuring that all children in FCPS receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.

FCPS uses the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students and to support our request for Impact Aid resources. In October, the survey will be made available to FCPS families online through ParentVue for two weeks. After that, families who have not completed the survey will have a printed copy sent home with each child. 

View the 2023 Federal Impact Aid Survey Video here.

In the Community Arlington Community Marketplace 

Each month, our Community Marketplaces in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland set out thousands of pounds of fresh produce in high-density neighborhoods with high rates of food insecurity. For no cost, members of the community can select seasonal fruits and vegetables and find recipes for nutritious meals. Community Marketplaces are inspired by farmers markets and often feature cooking demonstrations and additional services such as housing and utility assistance, health screenings, and more, which are offered by partner organizations. Community Marketplaces are true community events and provide people with the food and resources they need to live better and healthier lives.

Where?
Arlington Mill Community Center
909 S Dinwiddie St
Arlington, VA 22204

When?
November 18, 2023 from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
December 16, 2023 from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Mobile Food Market

Where?
Rising Hope Methodist Mission Church
8220 Russel Road
Alexandria, VA 22309

When?
2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:30 PM

*Be sure to bring your own grocery bags with you.

 

Fairfax County Workforce Innovation and Skills Hub (WISH)

The WISH Mission is to provide Fairfax County residents:

• A path to better-paying jobs through FREE training and access to certificate programs
• Access to jobs that pay $20+ per hour
• Access to jobs with building trades organizations in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
• FREE services such as interview preparation, resume workshops, and support services
• Exposure to emerging technologies such as augmented and virtual reality, drones, robotics, and fabrication and prototyping
• A pathway to high-paying tech or science-related careers

At the WISH Center in Fairfax County, Virginia (7950 Audubon Avenue, Alexandria, VA), you can:

• Obtain the skills and certifications for in-demand employment
• Connect directly to employers ready to hire
• Become empowered to earn a living wage.

There are FREE classes and workshops each month to include:

• Free Adult English Classes
• Free Adult Computer Classes
• Free Adult Technical and Vocational Classes

See the full calendar of classes.

Space is limited! Sign up today!

Sign up for workshops and classes.

For more information please call 571-347-7858 or email [email protected] 

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TalkingPoints What is TalkingPoints?

TalkingPoints is an easy and safe way families can communicate in their home languages with their child’s teachers for free. We will be using this platform to communicate with you about your child’s education and progress.

How can families use TalkingPoints?

There are two ways families can use TalkingPoints.

• School and teacher messages will come directly to the phone number that is registered in our system as a SMS text or through the TalkingPoints Parent App.
• You can reply by text or through the app.

Families will receive messages in the language they have listed as their correspondence language. Families can reply in any language and the message will be translated into English for the school. If families prefer to not receive text messages from TalkingPoints, they can reply with "GOODBYE" at any time.

Download the TalkingPoints for Parents Mobile App

Download the TalkingPoints for iOS

Download the TalkingPoints for Android

 

Federal Impact Aid Survey Impact Aid programs and grants are designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students.

Parent access to the Online Federal Impact Aid Survey can be found at this link.

The federal presence in our area and the significant tax exemptions available to federally connected personnel, businesses, and agencies has qualified Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to be eligible for federal Impact Aid grants.

Impact Aid programs and grants are designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget and are critical to ensuring that all children in FCPS receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.

FCPS uses the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students and to support our request for Impact Aid resources. In October, the survey will be made available to FCPS families online through ParentVue for two weeks. After that, families who have not completed the survey will have a printed copy sent home with each child. 

View the 2023 Federal Impact Aid Survey Video here.

Upcoming Events at Hybla Valley Virtual PTO Meeting

Our Family Liaisons, Ana Amelunge and Beatriz Cueva will be hosting a virtual Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meeting on Wednesday, October 18th from 5:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Please join the meeting using this link.

Topics discussed will include:

• Title I Family Engagement Policy Compact
• October Family Activity (Trunk or Treat)
• Volunteer Projects

Everyone is welcome to join!

 

Hybla Valley PTO's 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat

A safe space to dress up and trick or treat with trusted adults.

When: Thursday, October 26th

Time:   5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Where: Hybla Valley Elementary Parking Lot

End of 1st Quarter/Student Holidays

Friday, November 3rd is the end of the 1st Grading Quarter. Students will be released two hours early at 2:05 P.M. 

Monday, November 6th and Tuesday, November 7th are Teacher Workdays and Student Holidays. There will be no student classes.

Upcoming Events in the Community Health Fair

When: Saturday, October 14

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Where: Groveton Baptist Church
             6511 Richmond Highway, Alexandria VA 22306

This event is completely FREE! There will be medical exams on site. 

Free Services Include:

• Health Exam
• Glucose Test
• Blood Pressure Test
• Height and Weight Examination
• Registration for Dental Hygiene
• Vision Exam
• Information About Women's Cancer and Registration for Mammography

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Save the Dates! 6th Grade Family Night
Noche familiar de sexto grado

Thursday, October 12 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jueves 12 de octubre de 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

6th graders and their families are invited to attend 6th Grade Family Night where we will partner together to support your child's academic and social emotional learning with an emphasis on Digital Citizenship. Pizza will be served.

Los estudiantes de sexto grado y sus familias están invitados a asistir a la Noche familiar de sexto grado, donde nos asociaremos para ayudar el aprendizaje académico y social y emocional de su hijo con énfatisar en el prendisage digital. Se servirá pizza.

Sixth grade will be sending more information soon.
Sexto grado enviará más información pronto.

Future Family Nights (Futuras noches familiares):
5th Grade - Thursday, April 4 (jueves 4 de abril)
4th Grade - Thursday, April 11 (jueves 11 de abril)
3rd Grade - Thursday, November 9 (jueves 9 de noviembre)
2nd Grade - Thursday, February 8 (jueves 8 de febrero)
1st Grade - Thursday, January 11 (jueves 11 de enero)
Kindergarten - Thursday, March 8 (jueves 8 de marzo)

 

"Trunk or Treat"

Thursday, October 26th from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Jueves 26 de octubre de 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

• Students and their families are invited to attend.
  Los estudiantes y sus familias están invitados a asistir.
  
• Come dressed in costume.
  Ven disfrazado.
• Visit grade level teams for a treat.
  Visite los equipos de nivel de grado para un confite. 
  

More information coming soon!
¡Más información próximamente!

Early Literacy Program

A free, interactive parent and child program.

You are invited to participate in a free parenting program for parents and children between the ages of 2 years and 5 years.

Parent topics include:
• Brain development and stages of academic development.
• The role of reading, music, culture, and language, in
Learning.
• Positive discipline and effective communication.
• The impact of health and nutrition on learning.

FUN activities that help your child
* learn through songs and play.
* share.
* follow directions.
* create arts, crafts, and finger plays.

Programa de alfabetización temprana para padres hispanos

Usted esta invitado(a) a participar en un programa para padres y su(s) hijo(s) entre las edades de 3 a 5 años.

Temas para los padres:
• Desarrollo del cerebro y etapas del desarrollo
académico
• El papel que juegan la lectura, la música, la cultura y el
lenguaje en el aprendizaje
• La disciplina positiva y la comunicación efectiva
• El impacto de la salud y la nutrición en el aprendizaje

Actividades divertidas para ayudar a su hijo
* al aprendizaje por medio de canciones y juegos.
* compartir.
* seguir instrucciones.
* juegos con los dedos, manualidades y arte creativa.

 

Dondé: Hybla Valley ES - Parent Center
3415 Lockheed Blvd Alexandria, VA 22306
Dias: martes y jueves
Fecha de inicio: 10 de octubre al 12 de diciembre del 2023(fall)
Hora: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Contacto: Ana Amelunge al 703-718-7006

Special Event: Mobile Dental Van

The MCCP Mobile Dental Van is Coming to Your Neighborhood!

Medical Care for Children Partnership (MCCP) offers access to comprehensive medical and dental care to eligible children of working families in Fairfax County. We are thrilled to partner with the Springfield Masonic Lodge to bring a special opportunity to the community.

 

With our state- of -the- art Dental Van and our amazing dental hygienists, we will be offering free dental screenings for uninsured children 3-19 years old.  If further urgent dental treatment is needed, information will be given to parents about who to call. We will also bring free goody bags for each child seen. First come, first serve. Sign up on Sept. 23 at the location below for 10 am, 11 am, 12 noon or 1 pm appointments. Children must have a parent present.

Our DENTAL VAN will visit:

 

Springfield Masonic Lodge, 7001 Backlick Road, Springfield.

                                    Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023

                                          Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

 

We hope to meet you at that time, and we are happy to answer questions in English and Spanish about our programs and how to keep your child’s teeth healthy.

Evento Especial: 

Examines Dentales Gratuitos para Ninos

¡Viniendo a su Vecindario!

Medical Care for Children Partnership (MCCP) ofrece acceso a atención médica y dental integral a niños elegibles de familias trabajadoras en el condado de Fairfax. Estamos encantados de trabajar con Springfield Masonic Lodge para llevar la atención dental directamente a sus hijos.

 

Ofreceremos examines dentales gratuitos para niños sin Seguro de 3 – 19 años. Si necesita mas tratamiento dental urgente, se dará información a los padres sobre a quien llamar. También traeremos bolsas de regalos gratis por cada niño visto. Por orden de llegada regístrese ese día para las citas de 10 AM, 11 AM o 12 el mediodía o 1 PM. Los niños deben tener un padre o guardián presente.

 

Nuestras Furgonetas Dentales visitaran el Springfield Masonic Lodge:

Donde: 7001 Backlick Road, Springfield.

                                    Fecha: Saturday, September 23, 2023

                                          Tiempo: 10 AM – 2 PM

 

Esperamos conocerlos, y nos complace responder preguntas en inglés y español sobre nuestros programas y como mantener los dientes de su hijo sanos.

Walk & Roll To School Day

Hybla Valley Elementary School is participating in Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023.
Join children and adults around the world to celebrate the benefits of walking and bicycling.

Miercoles, 4th de Octobre 2023 - Unirse con niños y adultos de todo el mundo para celebrar los beneficios de caminar y del ciclismo.

STEAMOLOGY STEM FEST Saturday, October 14th, 2023

SCIENCE. TECHNOLOGY. ENGINEERING. MATHEMATICS.
From 11:30 AM - 3 PM at South County High School
8501 Silverbrook Rd, Lorton, VA 22079

Enjoy FREE activities related to STEM, including Robotics, Coding,
Experiments and more! For Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Student Registration: Sign up here

Sábado, 14 de octubre de 2023

CIENCIA. TECNOLOGÍA. INGENIERÍA. MATEMÁTICAS.
De 11:30 AM - 3 PM en South County High School
8501 Silverbrook Rd, Lorton, VA 22079

¡Disfrute de actividades gratuitas relacionadas con STEM, que incluyen robótica, codificación, Experimentos y más! Paraestudiantes de Kindergarden al 8 grado.

Registro de estudiantes: Registrate aquí

Calendar Reminders

September/Septiembre:

25 - Yom Kippur - Staff and Student Holiday (no hay clases)

October/Octubre:

9 - Indigenous Peoples' Day - Student Holiday (no hay clases)
Día de los Pueblos Indígenas

12 - 6th Grade Family Night, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
noche familiar de sexto grado

26 - "Trunk or Treat" at Hybla Valley ES, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
More information coming soon/Más información próximamente

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Hybla Valley Back To School Night Thursday, August 31

• 5:45 p.m.             Doors open to the cafeteria
• 6:00 p.m.             Doors open to classrooms
• 6:10-6:30 p.m.    Classroom Session 1 begins
• 6:40-7:00 p.m.    Classroom Session 2 (repeat of Session 1)

In addition to seeing your child’s classroom, please walk around and see our new school, including the cafeteria and library.

The following are offerings in the Cafeteria from 5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.:

• Family Life Education (FLE) Parent Information… learn about emotional and social health (grades K-6) and human growth and development curriculum (grades 4-6) 

• Advanced Academics Resource Teacher… learn about the Young Scholars Program
• Specialists: Music, Art, PE, Band & Strings … hear about what your child learns in these classes

Noche de Regreso a la Escuela Jueves 31 de agosto

•     5:45 p.m.              las puertas se abren a la cafetería
•     6:00 p.m.              las puertas se abren a las aulas
•     6:10-6:30 p.m.     sesión 1
•     6:40-7:00 p.m.     sesión 2 (repetición de la Sesión 1)

Además de ver la aula de su hijo, por favor tome un poco de tiempo para ver nuestra cafetería y biblioteca.

Las siguientes son ofrendas en la Cafetería de 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 pm.:

• Educación para la vida familiar (FLE) Información para padres ... aprenda sobre la salud emocional y social (grados K-6) y el plan de estudios, de crecimiento y desarrollo humano (grados 4-6)

• Recursos Académicos Avanzados ... aprenda sobre el Programa Young Scholar

• Especialistas: música, arte, educación física, banda y orquesta ... conozca lo que su hijo aprende en estas clases.

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