April 26 Newsletter
April Newsletter
Haymarket Elementary School
Dear Haymarket Families,
As April’s spring showers arrive, they bring a sense of renewal and continued growth throughout our school. Our students are focused and continuing to show strong academic growth as they engage in meaningful learning each day. They are working hard to meet high expectations, and we are proud of the effort they demonstrate in their classrooms. In addition, students continue to model positive behavior by showing respect, responsibility, and kindness, helping to maintain a supportive and welcoming school environment.
This month begins an important time for our students in grades 3–5 as state testing gets underway. We are confident in the hard work and preparation our students have shown. You can support your child by helping them maintain a consistent routine, including getting plenty of rest, eating a healthy breakfast, and arriving at school on time each day.
April Testing Dates:
April 27–28: 5th Grade Reading SOL
April 29–30: 4th Grade Reading SOL
April brings a full calendar of events and opportunities for our school community. We encourage you to stay connected by reviewing the important dates in this newsletter. Together, we will continue supporting our students as they grow, achieve, and finish the school year strong.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
Mr. Seymour and Mrs. Shore
Assistant Principals
Important Dates
- April 15th - Purple Up Day! Wear purple to show support and appreciation for military children
- April 15th - PTO & Advisory Meeting at 6:30pm via Zoom
- April 17th - Field Day (Rain Date is April 24th)
- April 21st - No School (Teacher Work Day)
- April 22nd - Earth Day
- April 27th - SOL Testing Starts
- April 27th - 5th Grade Reading SOL Day 1
- April 28th - 5th Grade Reading SOL Day 2
- April 29th - 4th Grade Reading SOL Day 1
- April 30th - 4th Grade Reading SOL Day 2
- May 4th - 5th Grade Science SOL
- May 5th - 3rd Grade Reading SOL Day 1
- May 6th - 3rd Grade Reading SOL Day 2
- May 7th - 4th Grade VA Studies SOL
- May 11th - 5th Grade Math SOL Day 1
- May 12th - 5th Grade Math SOL Day 2 & 3rd Grade Math SOL Day 1
- May 13th - 3rd Grade Math SOL Day 2
- May 14th - 4th Grade Math SOL Day 1
- May 14th - "Shrek the Musical, Jr."
- May 15th - 4th Grade Math SOL Day 2
- May 15th - "Shrek the Musical, Jr."
- May 16th - "Shrek the Musical, Jr."
- May 20th - PTO & Advisory Meeting at 6:30pm via Zoom
- May 21st - Strings Spring Concert at 6:00pm
- May 22nd - Senior Walk @ HMES
Meet Our Author - Johanna Price
We are thrilled to share that Johanna Price (JoJo) a fourth grader at Haymarket, is an established author on Amazon! This is an incredible accomplishment, and we are so proud to recognize her hard work, creativity, and dedication. JoJo’s achievement is an inspiring example of how passion and perseverance can lead to amazing opportunities. Please join us in congratulating her on this exciting milestone!
Late Bus Notifications
https://www.pwcs.edu/support_services/bus_transportation/bus_delays/index
Lost & Found
Our Lost and Found is filling up again! Please take a moment to check for any missing jackets, sweatshirts, lunch containers, water bottles, or other items your child may have misplaced. The Lost and Found is located at school and is available to browse during the school day. All unclaimed items will be donated at a later date, so be sure to check soon!
Birthdays
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.
Attendance & ParentVue
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.
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.
No Lunch Visitors April 27- May 15
Book Fair
Our recent Book Fair was a wonderful success! We are so grateful to our students, families, and staff for their enthusiastic support. From exciting new reads to favorite classics, it was great to see our students so engaged and excited about books. Funds raised will help support literacy initiatives and classroom resources throughout our school. Thank you to everyone who helped make our Book Fair a memorable and successful event!
Global Youth Service Day: April 24-26
Youth Service Month is April 10-May 10!
Haymarket SCA received a grant from The Hershey Company & Youth Service America to promote a philanthropic project. Caragh O. (SCA Chief of Philanthropy) and Brady D. (SCA President), along with former SCA members, Senan O. and Brooklyn D. researched about animal welfare, adoption, and local stats for the Prince William Animal Shelter. They worked together to apply for the grant. SCA members are organizing a Cubs for Pups Workshop - Getting Pets a Home philanthropic project to make adoption materials and toys to help increase adoption rates and reduce euthanasia rates at the PW Animal Shelter. Thank you to these hard-working students, the Hershey Company, and Youth Service America!
Early Dismissal
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.
Reading Makes Cents
Earth Day
Haymarket will be participating in our school grounds clean up around the school in honor of Earth Day on April 22nd. We will also be receiving and planting an Indigobush from the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension to help support and improve water quality by restoring forest cover to residential lands. Thank you in advance for your support in keeping our community "Green".
BRMS Parent Night
Family Engagement
Focus: Prince William County Public Schools Summer 2026 - Summer School and Discovery Enrichment
6:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026 – Live Zoom Webinar
Target Audience: All PWCS students and families
Join us on Thursday, April 9, 2026, for an informative webinar all about Prince William County Public Schools Summer 2026 opportunities. We will share what families need to know about Summer School and our exciting Discovery Enrichment programs, including important dates, who can participate, and how to sign up. It is the perfect way to get ready for a summer of learning and adventure!
Presenters for this session: Laura Gast and Mandy Livings, Coordinators of Extended Learning Opportunities, and Patrick Heath, Coordinator of Instructional and Information Technology Training, with Prince William County Public Schools
Focus: Financial Aid Award Letter Overview
6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – Live Zoom Webinar
Target Audience: Students in grade 12 and families reviewing financial aid award letters
Join us on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, for an easy-to-understand webinar that will walk families through the important parts of a financial aid award letter. We will highlight what to look for, especially the net price and the total cost of attendance, so students and families can better understand what college may really cost.
Presenter for this session: Jason Puryear, Director of The College Place, in Alexandria, Virginia
Focus: Empowering Families and Schools - Creating Shared Responsibility for Learning
6:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026 – Live Zoom Webinar
Target Audience: All PWCS students and families
Join us on Thursday, April 16, 2026, for a webinar with Dr. Karen Mapp that will focus on strengthening family engagement practices. Strategies for building authentic partnerships between families and schools will be provided, emphasizing communication, trust, and shared responsibility for student success. Participants will leave with actionable tools to create inclusive, collaborative environments that support both parents and staff in fostering meaningful engagement.
Click here to Register: https://www.pwcs.edu/support_services/family_engagement_series/index
Language Accommodations are available, with advance notice
Third Quarter Den Celebration
We ended the 3rd Quarter with our Den Celebration! Which included Freeze Dance, Teacher Shake it Off, and Over Under. Our Cubs were reminded about their PAWS expectations and that we are 8 Dens, one Forest. Always working together to make our school a welcoming place for all.
Overnight Summer Camp
MealViewers Lunch Menus
Now you can view the daily school lunch menu via the MealViewer website and mobile App
Camp Under the Stars is an overnight summer camp located in the Prince William National Forest in Dumfries, Virginia. Our mission is to provide a supportive, inclusive camp community that values each child’s uniqueness, celebrates our differences, and respects nature and the planet
One-week camp program: Ages 6 – 13
Leadership program: Ages 13 – 17
Our overnight camp program is designed for first-time campers and those who have camped before. Camp activities include art, STEM, waterfall walks, campfire meals, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, library, yoga, and outside play. Throughout all our camp programming, campers learn to treat each other with kindness, use empathy, include others, and take care of the natural world.
Learn more about Camp Under the Stars!
Camp Under the Stars
Code of Behavior
2025-2026 Code of Behavior
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.
Hazel Health
No-Cost Mental Health Telehealth Services for PWCS Students
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.
Special Shout Out
April Shout Outs!
- Mrs. Zenoniani and Mrs. Fisher for a successful Book Fair!
- Mrs. Kerivan and Battlefield HS students for an amazing STEAM Night!
- Mr. Nenni and Mrs. Peterson for an outstanding Kid's Heart Challenge!
Haymarket Cubs climbing towards excellence in all that we do.
Creative Unique Brilliant Students