March 26 Newsletter

Dear Haymarket Families,

As we welcome spring, we are proud of the progress our students continue to make each day. Classrooms are filled with engaged learners who are rising to high expectations and showing meaningful academic growth. We are also seeing positive student behavior throughout the building, with students demonstrating respect, responsibility, and kindness toward one another. These efforts are helping create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Spring is always a busy and exciting time of year. I encourage you to review the important dates in this newsletter to stay informed about upcoming events and activities. While the season brings a full calendar, it also gives us an opportunity to celebrate the successes we have achieved so far and look forward to continued growth and accomplishment in the months ahead. As always, we appreciate your continued partnership and support as we work together for the success of all students.

Warm regards,

Nicole Mills

Principal

• March 13th - PTO Bingo Night @6:30 PM (doors open at 6:00)
• March 16th - Registration opens for SY 26-27 (log into ParentVue to register)
• March 16th - Reagan MS counseling dept to visit rising Mustangs at HMES during school
• March 18th - PTO and Advisory Meeting at 6:30pm
• March 19th - Spring Pictures
• March 20th - No School (Eid al-Fitr)
• March 23rd-27th - Spring Book Fair
• March 25th - Book Fair Family STEAM Night at 6:30pm
• March 27th - Last Day of 3rd Marking Period
• March 27th 3rd Qtr. Den Celebration
• March 30th - April 3rd - Spring Break
• April 6th - No School for Students (Teacher Work Day)
• April 15th - PTO & Advisory Meeting at 6:30pm
• April 17th - Field Day (Rain Date is April 24th)

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with music, food, and fun—it was truly a beautiful showcase of the many cultures that make our community shine. Every display table and activity added to the excitement, turning the night into a joyful celebration of diversity and connection. Your participation is what made our Heritage Festival such a huge success!

Join us for BINGO on Friday, March 13, 6:30 PM.

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM FOR DINNER AND PRE-ORDER PICKUP

Completed forms and payment are due by Wednesday, March 11.

Transportation’s Late Bus Notification web page is now available for parents and schools. The page will list buses that will take 15 minutes or more to start their run.

https://www.pwcs.edu/support_services/bus_transportation/bus_delays/index

Three Haymarket Elementary 5th grade students proudly represented the school this weekend at the annual PWCS Elementary All‑County Chorus, an event that brings together talented young vocalists from across Prince William County.

Elizabeth O., Lily C., and Maeve G. were selected earlier this year and have spent the past several months rehearsing in preparation for the countywide performance. Their dedication and enthusiasm culminated in a remarkable concert held Saturday afternoon at Colgan High School, where students from schools across the division came together to perform a beautifully crafted program under the direction of county music educators.

Haymarket Elementary celebrates the hard work and accomplishments of Elizabeth, Lily, and Maeve and commends them for their commitment to the arts. Their participation highlights the strength of the school’s music program and the value of artistic opportunities for students.

Birthday treats are welcome. We recommend goody bags as many students have allergies. Please clear with your child's teacher prior to bringing in any treats.

HMES Outstanding Educators of the Year were recognized recently. We are very proud and congratulate them on being selected as this year's recipients. Their dedication, passion, and commitment to our students and school community truly reflect the excellence we strive for each day. We are incredibly proud of their contributions and grateful for the positive impact they make in the lives of our students.

Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Anna Collins Walker

Novice Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Amanda Vickers

Support Staff of the Year - Mrs. Mubashira Khan

Support Staff of the Year - Mrs. Maria Barriga

Our PTO events are all about bringing our school community together—and we want to make sure those special moments are remembered! If you’ve snapped any great photos during recent PTO activities, we’d love for you to share them with us. Your pictures could be featured in our school yearbook!

Please upload your photos using the link below:
👉 https://www.yearbooksspm.com/haymarket/home3/PhotoPost.jsp?ID=294T038I3B92

Thank you for helping us showcase the fun and spirit of our school! Every photo tells a story, and we can’t wait to see yours.

• 1. Save Time! Using ParentVUE to notify the school of your child's absence alerts both the office and the teacher of your child's absence.

  2. If you prefer to email about attendance, please use the office email: HMES-cubs-attendance@pwcs.edu. Using this email sends your message to everyone working in the office and ensures your message is read in a timely manner.

Whenever possible, please email your child's teacher the day before you need to pick your child up early. Doing this the day before ensures the teacher sees the email and can have your child packed up. This saves time, especially when you're picking your child up during lunch, recess or Encore. Any changes to transportation should be reported to the office by 3:15 PM. All early dismissals are required by 3:30 PM to allow for a smooth dismissal to the day. IDs are required when picking up your student for early dismissal.

Get ready, Haymarket Cubs! Our Spring Book Fair, hosted by Bookworm Central, is almost here. Students and families will have the chance to explore a wide variety of books, discover new favorites, and help support our school library.

Stay tuned for class preview days, shopping schedules, and volunteer opportunities. We’re excited to bring the joy of reading to our school community—let’s make this our best book fair yet!

***We need your help. If you are able to volunteer with set up, class preview, shopping, or packing up the fair, please click on the link below to choose a slot. Thank you for your support!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A4A928AAF85-61851600-parent#/

We are excited to share that members of COMET Robotics from Battlefield High School have reached out to partner with Haymarket Elementary for an upcoming STEAM Night on March 25th!

COMET Robotics is eager to collaborate and bring an evening full of hands‑on learning, innovation, and fun to our students. During STEAM Night, their team and several of Battlefield’s STEAM‑related clubs will host interactive booths for students to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math in engaging, kid‑friendly ways.

Every student who attends will receive a STEAM Passport to collect stamps as they visit each station—encouraging them to check out all the amazing activities available.

🌟 Mark your calendars for March 25th—STEAM Night is one you won’t want to miss! 🌟

Focus: Online Safety - Protecting Children From Exploitation

6:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026- Live Zoom Webinar

Target Audience: All PWCS parents and guardians of students in elementary, middle, or high school

Join us on Thursday, March 12, 2026, for a webinar with Aya Nassif, an Outreach Specialist from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). This session is for parents and guardians of children ages 5–17. We will talk about online risks, review helpful statistics and short videos, and share practical tips you can use to help keep your children safer online.

Focus: Gifted at a Glance for Multilingual Learners - A Parent's Guide to Gifted Education and Talent Development

6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – Live Zoom Webinar

Target Audience: All PWCS families of English Learners and Multilingual students

Join us on Tuesday, March 17, for a webinar that focuses on multilingual learners. We will talk about what “gifted” means, how students are identified for gifted programs, and how you can support your gifted or advanced learner at home.

Focus: Discover Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)

6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – Live Zoom Webinar

Target Audience: High school students and families

Join us on Wednesday, March 25, for a webinar designed to help students and families discover everything Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) has to offer! Learn about NOVA’s affordable tuition, flexible programs, and smooth transfer pathways to four‑year universities. With more than 110 degree and certificate options, you’ll see how NOVA makes college accessible, achievable, and full of possibilities for every learner.

Language accommodations are available with advance notice

Register here: https://www.pwcs.edu/support_services/family_engagement_series/index

Now you can view the daily school lunch menu via the MealViewer website and mobile App

https://schools.mealviewer.com/results/prince%20william

PWCS Code of Behavior ensures that education is provided in an atmosphere conducive to learning, free of disruption and threat to person or property, and supportive of individual rights.

https://codeofbehavior.pwcs.edu/

Mental health telehealth services are available to PWCS students at no cost to families through Hazel Health, a well-established telehealth provider.

This initiative provides access to mental health care, ensuring students receive the support they need without delay – regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status.

Available in 19 languages.

• Shout Out to Julie Martin, our school social worker! In recognition of National School Social Work Week, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Ms. Martin for the incredible support she provides to our students and families each day.

Haymarket Cubs climbing towards excellence in all that we do.

Creative Unique Brilliant Students