Bee Hive, May 17, 2024
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News from HES Dates to Remember:May 21: SOL 5 and 6 Math
May 22: PTA Spirit Night at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 6-9pm
May 27: NO School, Memorial Day
May 29: SOL Retakes
May 29: Spring Band, Strings, and Chorus Concert, 6:30pm
May 30: SOL Retakes
May 30: Student Art Show and PTA Meeting, 6:00pm, Library
May 31: SOL Retakes
May 31: All library Books due back
June 5: PreK Graduation, 10am
June 7: 6th Gr. Celebration
June 10: 6th Gr. Promotion at Herndon High School, 6pm
June 11: Field Day
June 12: Last Day of School, 2 Hour Early Release at 2:05 pm
Herndon ES website
2023-24 FCPS School Calendar
The Lion King Kids at Herndon ES! Administrator AvenueDear Bee Families,
As we approach the final stretch of the school year, we wanted to take a moment to provide you with some important updates and reminders from the administrative team.
**State Testing Season:**
It's that time of year again – state testing (SOLs) season! We understand that this can be a stressful time for students, parents, and teachers alike, but it's also an opportunity for our students to showcase their hard work and knowledge. To ensure your child is ready for state testing, here are a few tips:
- Encourage them to get a good night's sleep before each test day.
- Provide them with a nutritious breakfast to fuel their brains.
- Remind them to read each question carefully and take their time.
- Encourage them to do their best and stay positive!
**Nutrition Reminder:**
We kindly remind all parents that, per our school's wellness policy, fast food meals cannot be sent or dropped off for your children during school hours. We believe in promoting healthy eating habits among our students and appreciate your cooperation in providing nutritious meals for your child's well-being.
**Importance of Attendance:**
As always, attendance is crucial to your child's academic success. Regular attendance ensures that they have the opportunity to engage fully in classroom activities, receive instruction, and build important social connections with their peers. Please make every effort to ensure your child arrives at school on time each day, ready to learn.
**Lost and Found:**
Our lost and found collection is steadily growing, and we want to reunite any misplaced items with their owners before the end of the school year. We encourage families to check the lost and found area located in the main hallway for any items that may belong to their child. Additionally, we recommend labeling your child's belongings to help prevent them from getting lost in the future.
**Lion King Kids:**
Our bees are stars! Thank you to our generous PTA and NextStop Theatre for their partnership. We are so proud of our bees. We can’t wait to see them on Broadway one day!
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in making our school community thrive. As always, we are a team. Please reach out with any questions or celebrations you may have.
HES Administrative Team
Candace Hunstad, Principal
Elizabeth Baxter, Assistant Principal
Greg Brotemarkle, Assistant Principal
Jennie Skerker, Assistant Principal
Liz Scheurer, Assistant Principal
"H" is for Hat Day"H" is for Hat Day in our ABC Countdown to Summer and Ms. Newman's kindergarten students wore their favorite hats!
Joke Day is on Monday, May 20, so our students have time to work on their favorite jokes!
Order a Herndon Elementary School 2023-24 Yearbook TODAY!
- $15.00 each
- Cash accepted (exact amount only please)
- Checks accepted payable to Herndon Elementary School
- Online ordering has closed.
Questions? Please call Ms. Perez at 703-326-3109.
¡Ordene un anuario 2023-24 de la Escuela Primaria Herndon HOY!
$15.00 cada uno Se acepta efectivo (solo cantidad exacta por favor) Se aceptan cheques a nombre de Herndon Elementary School El pedido en línea se ha cerrado.
¿Preguntas? Por favor llame a la Sra. Pérez al 703-326-3109.
School Board RepresentativeVisits 2nd Grade
Students in Ms. Helton's second grade class wrote letters to our school board representative, Robyn Lady, and invited her to visit. She came and they advocated for a shorter school day and more recess.
HES SOL Schedule for Grades 3-6Students in grades 3-6 will be taking their SOLs (Standards of Learning Test), 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, beginning May 7. A good night's sleep, breakfast, and being to school on time will help our students. Also, please try not to schedule appointments the day of testing.
Herndon ES SOL Schedule by Grade:
Tuesday, May 7: SOL Grades 3 and 6 Reading
Thursday, May 9: SOL Grades 4 and 5 Reading
Wednesday, May 15: SOL Grade 3 Math
Friday, May 17: SOL Grade 4 Math and Grade 5 Science
Monday, May 21: SOL 5 and 6 Math
Wednesday, May 29: SOL Retakes
Thursday, May 30: SOL Retakes
Friday, May 31: SOL Retakes
Herndon ES Parent Forms Student Intention Forms for 2024-25Parents, we need your help in projecting our total enrollment for the next school year. For families NOT returning to Herndon ES in the fall of 2024-25, please complete the form by 5/31/24.
Student Intentions for 2024-2025 School Year - English
Intenciones del Alumno para Año Escolar 2024-25Necesitamos el total de alumnos registrados para próximo año escolar. Si su alumno NO volverá a Herndon ES, por favor complete hasta el 31 de mayo.
Student Intentions for 2024-2025 School Year – Español
Student Class Placement Form for 2024-2025Parents, your input is important to us! Please give us any information that will help us provide the right placement for your child! Please complete the form as soon as possible.
Parent Input Class Placements 2024-2025 – English
Ubicación de Alumnos en Clase para 2024-2025¡Su opinión es importante para nosotros! ¡Por favor darnos cualquier información que nos ayude a acomodar a su niño correctamente!
Parent Input Class Placements 2024-2025 – Español
PTA News Jimmy's Old Town Tavern May 22, 6-9pmGet ready for a fantastic fundraising event at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern on Wednesday, May 22! Whether you dine in or grab takeout, be sure to swing by and pick up some raffle tickets. For just $5 each, you could win a percentage of the earnings—5%, 10%, or even 15%!
Every dollar raised will support our 6th graders as they transition to middle school.
If it makes life easier, you can also donate straight to the 6th Grade fund here: https://herndonespta.com/6th-grade
Jimmy's Old Town Tavern 22 de mayo, 6-9pm¡Prepárate para un fantástico evento de recaudación de fondos en Jimmy's Old Town Tavern este miércoles 22 de mayo! Ya sea que comas en el restaurante o pidas comida para llevar, asegúrate de pasar y comprar algunos boletos para la rifa. Por solo $5 cada uno, ¡podrías ganar un porcentaje de las ganancias, ya sea un 5%, 10% o incluso un 15%!
Cada dólar recaudado apoyará a nuestros estudiantes de sexto grado mientras hacen la transición a la escuela secundaria.
Si es más fácil, también puedes donar directamente al fondo del sexto grado aquí: https://herndonespta.com/6th-grade
FCPS News Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid's Community Conversations - ReminderDear Herndon ES Families,
Dr. Michelle Reid has been hosting Community Conversations and Employee Conversations throughout the division since the fall of this school year. She is committed to getting to know our school communities.
The dates for the final two Community Conversations are below. These events provide a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with Dr. Reid, share concerns and ideas. She is there to listen and answer your questions. Your voice is important.
We invite you to register for one of the last two community conversations of the school year. Please register for a time and place that is convenient for you. Pre-registration is not required, but does help us plan.
Upcoming Community Conversations:
May 16, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
at Poe Middle School, 7000
Cindy Ln, Annandale, VA 22003 -
May 28, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
at Katherine Johnson Middle School,
Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
For more information please visit our website.
We look forward to seeing you at one of the last two Superintendent Community Conversations of the year.
Community NewsHerndon ES is Hiring for
2024-25 School Year
Do you know a Herndon Elementary employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
Herndon ES Amazon Wish ListThis wish list was created to help provide needed supplies and clothing for our students at Herndon ES. Please feel free to share this link with friends and family who may want to support our amazing bees!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WXRR2OFIIM4O?ref_=wl_share
Herndon ES Renovation ProgressFollow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website.
The vision of Herndon Elementary School is to provide students with a safe, nurturing learning environment where all students will work to their full potential.
The mission of Herndon Elementary is to develop children to their full potential by ensuring a high level of success for all students. Teachers will work to differentiate instruction, provide a safe environment, and develop goals with students. Parents and teachers will work together as a community to prepare students to become productive citizens.
Our vision for the 2023-2024 school year is…
- We will know all of our bees as scholars and as humans.
- As a staff, we are a team and collectively responsible for all of our bees.
- We will bring joy to our Bees' lives everyday and celebrate their successes throughout the school year.
- All members of our Hive will know that belong here.
- #ManyBeesOneHive
Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:
- Health Room 703-326-3110
- Cafeteria 703-326-3121
- Attendance 703-326-3131
Administration e-mail addresses:
- Principal, Candace Hunstad: [email protected]
- Assistant Principal, Elizabeth Baxter [email protected]
- Assistant Principal, Greg Brotemarkle [email protected]
- Assistant Principal, Jennie Skerker [email protected]
- Assistant Principal, Liz Scheurer [email protected]
630 Dranesville Rd. Herndon, VA 20170 | Main Office: 703-326-3100
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