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🐝Bee Hive, January 17, 2025

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News from HES 📅Dates to Remember:

January 20: NO School, Martin Luther King Jr./Presidential Inauguration Day

January 28: End of 2nd quarter, normal school day

January 29: NO School, Teacher Workday and Lunar New Year

February 5: HES Parent Community Info Night at HMS, 6:00pm

February 6: Report cards go home

February 14: PTA Donut with a Grown Up, 8:30am

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Winter time fun on a snow day!

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday and Presidential Inauguration Day
NO SCHOOL

FCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday and the Presidential Inauguration.

See the complete school year calendar.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Opportunity

FCPS is collaborating with Volunteer Fairfax for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Students and families can volunteer on Saturday, January 25, at Give Together at the James Lee Community Center.

Volunteer Fairfax invites families to participate in thoughtful, engaging service projects working alongside local nonprofit and government agency partners across a variety of mission areas. Projects will include food packing, creating care packages, environmental stewardship, and support for animal welfare. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required.

There will also be Financial Literacy Workshops offered at Give Together for students in grades 3-12. If you would like to attend one of the workshops, sign up during check-in on January 25.

Quarter End/Lunar New Year/Teacher Work Day

Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the second quarter. It is a full school day.

Wednesday, January 29, is Lunar New Year and a teacher workday. There will be no school for students.

See the complete school year calendar and employee calendar.

SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure

The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact your school’s family liaison. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Meet our SACC Team 🐝

Meet our Herndon ES SACC team! Left to Right: Michelle Lorbeske, Marci Blansitt, and Alexa Yarboro.

PTA News

FCPS News Student Rights and Responsibilities and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon

On Tuesday, January 21, all FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students, and FCPS staff will be emailed invitations to participate in a survey that seeks to understand community support for proposed options relating to FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options.

The survey will be available until Monday, February 3. It will also be open to FCPS staff. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help us make informed, inclusive decisions for all our schools.

Varsity Tutors Free Tutoring Support for
FCPS Students Grades K-12

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. 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; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

Community News Cornerstones Resource Newsletter

The January - March Cornerstones resource listing newsletter is now available. Click here for English and Spanish.

Help Restock Food Pantries

Stuff the Bus is a partnership between Fairfax County Government and local nonprofits. Now in its 14th year, Stuff the Bus continues to support food assistance efforts for families and households. Stuff the Bus has collected more than 220 tons of food to feed people experiencing food insecurity in Fairfax County.

You can help stuff the bus at select locations beginning Saturday, January 18. Visit the Stuff the Bus webpage for locations and a full list of requested items.

🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

A child may enter kindergarten for this school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2025.

If you have not registered your child, we are scheduling appointments for all rising kindergartners. We have Spanish translators in the office and can arrange for other languages as well. Please contact Shermin Sirajudin, our Student Information Assistant, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 703-326-3100.

Please consider supporting Herndon Elementary by donating to our Amazon Wishlist:

https://amzn.to/4fU11Vf

Your gift will make a difference!

✨Outstanding Employees

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 Renovation Progress

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

🔭Our Mission and Vision

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 2024-2025 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

📲Important Contact Information

Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:

Health Room 703-326-3110
Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Attendance 703-326-3131

Herndon Elementary Emails:

Administration e-mail addresses:

Acting Principal, Greg Brotemarkle [email protected]
Assistant Principal, Elizabeth Baxter [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
Attendance: 703-326-3131 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

🐝Bee Hive, January 10, 2025

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News from HES 📅Dates to Remember:

January 20: NO School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 28: End of 2nd quarter

January 29: NO School, Teacher Workday

February 6: Report cards go home

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

🐝Welcome back and Happy New Year 2025! Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! FCPS’ website is generally the first place where we will announce an emergency weather closing. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and plan for childcare if needed.

⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Your school’s principal will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather. If you need assistance getting cold weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.

Please Label your Child's Belongings

Welcome back and Happy New Year! To prevent a robust lost and found in 2025, we are asking our parents and guardians to make sure all of their children's belongings are clearly labeled.

Please label their belongings such as hat, gloves, lunch box, backpack, water bottles, sweatshirts and jackets with their first and name. Take a photo in case you need to come to the school and look through lost and found.

Labeling them is the best way to help us return them to your child!

Meet our Intervention Teachers 🐝

Meet our Herndon ES intervention teachers! Left to right: Stephanie Krasij, Ann Godden, and Julia Shayto.

🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

A child may enter kindergarten for this school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2025.

Please consider supporting Herndon Elementary by donating to our Amazon Wishlist:

https://amzn.to/4fU11Vf

Your gift will make a difference!

✨Outstanding Employees

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 Renovation Progress

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

🔭Our Mission and Vision

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.

Our vision for the 2024-2025 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

📲Important Contact Information

Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:

Health Room 703-326-3110
Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Attendance 703-326-3131

Herndon Elementary Emails:

Administration e-mail addresses:

Acting Principal, Greg Brotemarkle [email protected]
Assistant Principal, Elizabeth Baxter [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
Attendance: 703-326-3131 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

🐝Bee Hive, December 20, 2024

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Bee Hive December 20, 2024 Follow us!

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News from HES 📅Dates to Remember:

December 23-January 3: NO School and Office Closed, Winter Break

January 6: School Resumes at normal times

January 20: NO School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

December 23 - January 3

NO SCHOOL - Office Closed

Enjoy the break!

See you Monday, January 6, 2025!

23 de diciembre - 3 de enero

NO HAY CLASES - Oficina cerrada

¡Disfruta la vacación!

¡Nos vemos el lunes 6 de enero de 2025!

Thank you Herndon ES PTA!

We would like to thank our Herndon ES PTA volunteers and parents for the delicious winter luncheon and cookie bar they treated the staff to this week!

They provide so much for our school including back to school events, themed bingo nights, school book fairs, clubs, movie nights, donuts with grownups, cookie decorating party, special breakfasts, lunches, snack for our teachers, staff, and substitutes, and much more.

They are very welcoming to all who would like to join in and help!

https://herndonespta.com/

Every year at this time, some of our choral students, led by music teacher Cara Chaapel, walk across the street to our community partner Trinity Presbyterian Church and sing holiday songs with their preschool students!

Please consider supporting Herndon Elementary by donating to our Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/4fU11Vf Your gift will make a difference!
Considere apoyar a la escuela primaria Herndon donando a nuestra lista de deseos de Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fU11Vf ¡Su donación hará la diferencia! ❄️Winter Resources for Families

A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

🤗Even if School's Closed, Learning can Continue!

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, the Holiday Lantern Tour at Colvin Run Mill, and many more fun events.

🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance.

Learn how to help these families and discover the many resources available to support those experiencing food insecurity on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL branch or their Winter Reading Adventure website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.
Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

📆Plan Ahead: Future School Year Calendars Are Available

Visit the calendar webpage for printable calendars of the current school year through 2026-27, lists of key dates, or to subscribe to calendars.

🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

A child may enter kindergarten for this school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2024.

✨Outstanding Employees

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 Renovation Progress

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

🔭Our Mission and Vision

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.

Our vision for the 2024-2025 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

📲Important Contact Information

Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:

Health Room 703-326-3110
Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Attendance 703-326-3131

Herndon Elementary Emails:

Administration e-mail addresses:

Acting Principal, Greg Brotemarkle [email protected]
Assistant Principal, Elizabeth Baxter [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
Attendance: 703-326-3131 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

🐝Bee Hive, December 13, 2024

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Click here to access our website

News from HES 📅Dates to Remember:

December 13: Tonight! PTA Holiday Cookie Decorating Party, 6:00-7:30pm

December 15: Full time AAP referral deadline

December 23-January 3: NO School and Office Closed, Winter Break

January 6: School Resumes at normal times

January 20: NO School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

🍬TONIGHT!
Cookie Decorating Party

Get into the festive spirit at our Holiday Cookie Decorating Event
Tonight Friday, December 13, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

Bring your creativity and your appetite as we decorate cookies together in a cozy, cheerful atmosphere. Cookie decorating supplies will be sold for $8/pack - come ready for some holiday fun. Hot cocoa and snacks for sale.

This is a perfect family activity to celebrate the season—don’t miss it! We can't wait to see you there!

🍬¡Esta noche!
Evento de Decoración de Galletas

Entra en el espíritu festivo en nuestro Evento de Decoración de Galletas Esta Noche, el viernes 13 de diciembre, de 6:00 a 7:30 pm.

Trae tu creatividad y tu apetito mientras decoramos galletas juntos en un ambiente acogedor y alegre. Los paquetes de decoración de galletas se venderán por $8 cada uno. Ven listo para disfrutar de la diversión navideña. Habrá chocolate caliente y bocadillos a la venta.

Esta es una actividad perfecta para la familia para celebrar la temporada. ¡No te lo pierdas! ¡Esperamos verte allí!

🍪 PTA Staff Appreciation
Cookie Donations Needed

Get into the festive spirit at our Holiday Cookie Decorating Event on Friday, December 13, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

This is a perfect family activity to celebrate the season—don’t miss it! We can't wait to see you there!

SIGN UP TO DONATE COOKIES and TIME

🍪Apreciación al Personal de PTA
Se necesitan donaciones de galletas

¡Es hora de una de nuestras tradiciones favoritas: el Buffet Anual de Galletas de Apreciación al Personal! Estamos emocionados de consentir a nuestro increíble personal de Herndon con un día lleno de dulces, ¡pero no podemos hacerlo sin USTEDES!

Estamos buscando generosos panaderos (¡o compradores!) que donen galletas para este evento el 19 de Diciembre. Con tantos miembros del personal a quienes celebrar, nos encantaría enviar a cada uno a casa con un plato de galletas como un sincero GRACIAS por todo lo que hacen por nuestros estudiantes cada día. ❤️

Cómo puedes ayudar:

Inscríbete para donar galletas para el buffet.
Entrega tus galletas en la escuela el día anterior o el mismo día del evento.

¡Hagamos que este evento sea extra especial para nuestro dedicado personal!

INSCRÍBETE PARA DONAR GALLETAS Y TIEMPO

Window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15

If your student is in grades 2-6 and you would like your student to be considered for full time advanced academic services, please submit a parent referral by December 15th. Forms submitted after the December 15th deadline will not be considered.

Referral Form English https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-08/aap-fulltimeservicesreferralform-english.pdf

Referral Form Spanish https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-08/aap-fulltimeservicesreferralform-spanish.pdf

Forms can be sent to Katie Anderson [email protected]. Forms can be either digital or printed and sent in.

December Days of Cheer

December 2nd - December 20th

Winter time is here, bringing lots of cheer! So join in the fun! This year, the spirit days are for everyone!

Días de alegría en Diciembre

Del 2 al 20 de Diciembre

¡La época invernal llegó, trayendo mucha alegría… únete a la diversión!

December 23 - January 3

NO SCHOOL - Office Closed

Enjoy the break!

See you Monday, January 6, 2025!

23 de diciembre - 3 de enero

NO HAY CLASES - Oficina cerrada

¡Disfruta la vacación!

¡Nos vemos el lunes 6 de enero de 2025!

Enjoy the break!

Meet our Herndon ES Special Education team! Left to right top row: Misty Sherman, Wendy Hall, Jaclyn Adams, Jessica Nazario, Preetha Valayappallil, Alysia Troiano, Kristen Galway, Christina Holley, Jennifer Morris, Melissa Keebaugh, and Susan Miller. Front row: Katie Paris, Alaina Bear, Danielle DiBari, Gayathri Ponnusamy, Kate Belliveau, and Shauna Leavitt .

📑FCPS News 📆 Calendar Reminders ❄️ Winter Break (Student Holiday)

Winter break is Monday, December 23, 2025 through Friday, January 3, 2025. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks before the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately after the break.

Classes resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year!

See the complete school year calendar.

⛄ Winter Resources for Families

Even If School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!

🗓️ Plan Ahead: Future School Year Calendars Are Available

Visit the calendar webpage for printable calendars of the current school year through 2026-27, lists of key dates, or to subscribe to calendars.

Students in Herndon ES library.

💻 Fairfax County Public Libraries are Open during Winter Break!

Herndon Elementary will be closed for winter break but Fairfax County libraries will be open! Need to borrow a Chromebook or internet hotspot? Borrow them — or other helpful items — for free from a Fairfax County Public Library. Dozens of items are available to check out from the Library of Things at no cost with your library card. Items such as artwork, binoculars, games, Conserve Energy Kits, early literacy Launchpad tablets, nature backpacks, and thermal cameras are available.

The library’s Family History Kits include everything you need to capture tales from the past and present such as a voice recorder, instructions, and interview prompts in English, Spanish, and Korean.

Visit your local Fairfax County Public Library branch or the Library of Things webpage for more information.

Students in Herndon ES library.

🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

A child may enter kindergarten for this coming school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2024.

✨Outstanding Employees

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 Renovation Progress

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

🔭Our Mission and Vision

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.

Our vision for the 2024-2025 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

📲Important Contact Information

Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:

Health Room 703-326-3110
Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Attendance 703-326-3131

Herndon Elementary Emails:

Administration e-mail addresses:

Acting Principal, Greg Brotemarkle [email protected]
Assistant Principal, Elizabeth Baxter [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
Attendance: 703-326-3131 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

🐝Bee Hive, December 6, 2024

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Click here to access our website

News from HES 📅Dates to Remember:

December 9: 3 Hour Early Release Monday, 1:05pm

December 11: Herndon ES Winter Concert, 6:30 pm at HMS

December 15: Full time AAP referral deadline

December 23-January 3: NO School and Office Closed, Winter Break

January 6: School Resumes

January 20: NO School, MLK Jr. Holiday

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

⏰3 Hour Early Release Monday at Herndon ES
December 9 at 1:05pm

Dear HES Parents and Guardians,

This Monday, December 9th, Herndon Elementary will have a 3-hour early release at 1:05pm. IMPORTANT: Please check the emails we sent regarding when your children are scheduled to go home.

SAVE THESE DATES! HERNDON ELEMENTARY will release at 1:05pm on the following dates:

•December 9 NEW DATE
•February 24
•March 17
•April 28
•May 19

Please visit the FCPS website for additional information about early release Mondays.

⏰La salida temprana de 3 horas
en la Herndon ES
El lunes 9 de diciembre a la 1:05 pm

Estimados padres y tutores de la escuela primaria Herndon:

Este lunes 9 de diciembre, la escuela primaria Herndon tendrá una salida temprana de 3 horas a la 1:05 p. m. IMPORTANTE: consulte los correos electrónicos que enviamos a los padres y tutores con respecto a cómo está programado que sus hijos regresen a casa.

¡RESERVE ESTAS FECHAS! LA ESCUELA PRIMARIA HERNDON saldrá a la 1:05 p. m. en las siguientes fechas:

9 de diciembre, NUEVA FECHA
24 de febrero
17 de marzo
28 de abril
19 de mayo

Visite el sitio web de FCPS para obtener información adicional sobre los lunes de salida temprana.

Herndon ES Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 11, 6:30pm
at
Herndon MIDDLE School Concierto de invierno de Herndon ES
Miércoles 11 de diciembre a las 6:30 p. m.
en la
Herndon MIDDLE School

Grades 2-6 Full Time Advanced Academic Referral Deadline, December 15

Referral Form English https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-08/aap-fulltimeservicesreferralform-english.pdf

Referral Form Spanish https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-08/aap-fulltimeservicesreferralform-spanish.pdf

Forms can be sent to Katie Anderson [email protected]. Forms can be either digital or printed and sent in.

December 2nd - December 20th

Winter time is here, bringing lots of cheer! So join in the fun! This year, the spirit days are for everyone!

Días de alegría en Diciembre

Del 2 al 20 de Diciembre

¡La época invernal llegó, trayendo mucha alegría… únete a la diversión!

🐝Meet our EAC Team

Meet our Herndon ES EAC team! Left to right top row: Melissa Keebaugh, Wendy Hall, Jessica Nazario, and Jennifer Morris. Front row: Susan Miller, Hajer, Moustafa, Joanne Lyons, Kate Belliveau, and Gayathri Ponnusamy .

📑FCPS News 📆 Calendar Reminders ❄️ Winter Break (Student Holiday)

Classes resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year!

See the complete school year calendar.

🙋‍♂️ Attendance Is Important Every Day!

The weeks surrounding winter break often include more empty seats in classrooms. Every hour of every school day is a unique opportunity for students to learn, connect, and grow. Let’s nurture a rock-solid attendance habit.

A big thank you to:

🌟 Students who show up daily and the parents/caregivers supporting them.
👩‍🏫 Teachers who create a welcoming environment for learning.
👨‍💼 Administrators who provide a safe and engaging place to grow.
👏 Bus drivers, support staff, and volunteers who help our learners.

If you or your child need support, please contact a school counselor, social worker, or family liaison.

If your child is not feeling well, please refer to our guidance on when to keep your child home.

Find more attendance resources.

Webinar on Overcoming School Resistance

Does your child resist going to school or refuse to go? If so, join the Family Resource Center’s School Resistance webinar on Friday, January 10, 10-11:30 p.m. The webinar will explore how to take care of yourself in the heat of the moment and set supportive boundaries at home. Register in advance.

✨ Student attendance is one measure of Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.

❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Your school’s principal will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and other weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

A child may enter kindergarten for this coming school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2024.

✨Outstanding Employees

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 Renovation Progress

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

🔭Our Mission and Vision

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.

Our vision for the 2024-2025 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

📲Important Contact Information

Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:

Health Room 703-326-3110
Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Attendance 703-326-3131

Herndon Elementary Emails:

Administration e-mail addresses:

Acting Principal, Greg Brotemarkle [email protected]
Assistant Principal, Elizabeth Baxter [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
Attendance: 703-326-3131 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

🐝Happy Thanksgiving Break! November 27-29

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News from HES 📅Dates to Remember:

November 27-29: NO School, Thanksgiving Break

December 5: PTA Community Sale: 5:30pm-7:30pm

December 6: PTA Winter Bingo, 6:00pm-7:30pm

December 9: 3 Hour Early Release Monday, 1:05pm

December 11: Herndon ES Winter Concert, 6:30 pm at HMS

December 23-January 3: NO School, Winter Break

January 6: School Resumes

January 20: NO School, MLK Jr. Holiday

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Happy Thanksgiving Break November 27-29

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2, 2024. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving
See the complete 2024-25 School Year Calendar.

Everyone at Herndon ES wishes you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

🗓️ Calendar Reminder ⏰ Limited Early Release Monday at Herndon ES is December 9 at 1:05pm.

📝Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

Herndon ES sent home paper forms yesterday, to families who had not completed the survey in ParentVUE. Please check your child’s Thursday Folder. Paper forms should be returned to your child’s teacher by Monday, December 2.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child. Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

✨Outstanding Employees

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 List

This 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!

🧰Herndon ES Renovation Progress

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

🔭Our Mission and Vision

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.

Our vision for the 2024-2025 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

📲Important Contact Information

Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:

Health Room 703-326-3110
Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Attendance 703-326-3131

Herndon Elementary Emails:

Administration e-mail addresses:

Acting Principal, Greg Brotemarkle [email protected]
Assistant Principal, Elizabeth Baxter [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
Attendance: 703-326-3131 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

🐝Bee Hive, November 22, 2024

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Bee Hive November 22, 2024 Follow us!

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News from HES 📅Dates to Remember:

November 25: CANCELED early release. It is a FULL day of school.

November 27-29: NO School, Thanksgiving Break

December 9: 3 Hour Early Release Monday, 1:05pm

December 11: Herndon ES Winter Concert, 6:30 pm at HMS

December 23-January 3: NO School, Winter Break

January 6: School Resumes

January 20: NO School, MLK Jr. Holiday

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Happy Thanksgiving Break November 27-29

3 Hour Early Release Monday CANCELED
Monday, November 25, Full Day of School

Monday, November 25th is a FULL DAY OF SCHOOL. The 3 hour early release has been moved to December 9.

Grades 2-6 Full Time Advanced Academic Referral Deadline, December 15

Referral Form English https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-08/aap-fulltimeservicesreferralform-english.pdf

Referral Form Spanish https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-08/aap-fulltimeservicesreferralform-spanish.pdf

Forms can be sent to Katie Anderson [email protected]. Forms can be either digital or printed and sent in.

4th Grade Students Create Chains of Gratitude

4th graders created chains of gratitude in our community for the Thanksgiving holiday season 😊
Also, they are learning about clouds and types of extreme weather. Students got to design clouds from cotton!

🐝Meet our Specialists Team

Meet our Herndon ES Specialists team! Left to right top row: Eric Lengel, Cara Chaapel, Ken Henry, Cheryl Day, Katie Anderson, and Eric Johnson. Front row: Riccardo Emilien, Helen Bodde, Rachael Greenman, Christine Lively, and Dan Penley.

📑FCPS News 🗓️ Calendar Reminders Thanksgiving

Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. See the complete school year calendar.

Missing School During the Holidays

Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is unavoidable, please speak with your child’s teachers in advance to create a plan for making up missed work. But remember, a homework packet cannot make up for the interaction and learning that happens in the classroom. Visit our website for attendance resources.

⏰ Limited Early Release Mondays

The next 3 hour early release Monday for Herndon Elementary School is

December 9 (Changed from November 25)

📝Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made.

Handwashing Prevents the Spread of the Flu

As we transition into the fall and winter seasons, it's important to remind our students, staff, and families about the importance of practicing good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette. These simple practices can significantly reduce the spread of germs, particularly during the upcoming holiday season when gatherings and travel increase.

Key Reminders:

Wash Hands Frequently: Encourage students to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after using the restroom, and after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing.
Use Hand Sanitizer: When soap and water are not readily available, provide access to alcohol-based hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol content.
Cover Coughs and Sneezes: Remind students to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue or their elbow when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of tissues properly in a wastebasket and wash their hands.

Hand Washing Prevents The Spread of the Flu

Community News HHS Cabaret
Grades 4-8 Performers Welcome
Register Today!

Does your child love to perform? Herndon High School holds an annual Cabaret performance, which is a mix of many musical theater songs and dances. We are opening up our show to performers in grades 4-8 this year and are excited to create another pyramid music theater experience for our younger students!

Cabaret de HHS
Artistas de 4.º a 8.º grado bienvenidos
¡Regístrese hoy!

¿A su hijo le encanta actuar? Herndon High School organiza una presentación anual de cabaret, que es una mezcla de muchas canciones y bailes de teatro musical. ¡Estamos abriendo nuestro espectáculo a artistas de 4.º a 8.º grado este año y estamos entusiasmados de crear otra experiencia piramidal de música y teatro para nuestros estudiantes más jóvenes!

🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

A child may enter kindergarten for this coming school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2024.

✨Outstanding Employees

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 List

🧰Herndon ES Renovation Progress

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

🔭Our Mission and Vision

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.

Our vision for the 2024-2025 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

📲Important Contact Information

Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:

Health Room 703-326-3110
Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Attendance 703-326-3131

Herndon Elementary Emails:

Administration e-mail addresses:

Acting Principal, Greg Brotemarkle [email protected]
Assistant Principal, Elizabeth Baxter [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
Attendance: 703-326-3131 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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News from HES 📅Dates to Remember:

November 18-22: American Education Week

November 19: Virtual FLE Family Preview, 6:00pm

November 20: National Educational Support Professionals Day

November 21: PreK Fall Family Breakfast and Meeting

November 22: Substitute Educators Day

November 27-29: NO School, Thanksgiving Break

December 9: 3 Hour Early Release Monday, 1:05pm

December 11: Herndon ES Winter Concert, 6:30 pm at HMS

December 23-January 3: NO School, Winter Break

January 6: School Resumes

January 20: NO School, MLK Jr. Holiday

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Congratulations Mrs. Hunstad!
We will miss you🐝 Administrator Ave

Dear Bee Families,

As this week draws to a close, my heart is filled with a bittersweet mix of emotions. It has been an absolute honor to serve as your principal and to be a part of this beautiful community.

Our school, with its vibrant spirit and buzzing energy, has been a place of joy, learning, and growth. I have been so inspired by the dedication of our teachers, the creativity of our students, and the unwavering support of our parents and guardians. Together, we have formed a true community where everyone feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

I will cherish the memories of countless school events, from spirited community events to heartwarming celebrations. I will miss the laughter in the hallways, the excitement in the classrooms, and the sense of belonging that permeates every corner of our school.

As I embark on a new chapter, I want to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you. Thank you for your trust, cooperation, and unwavering belief in the power of education. Your support has made my time here truly unforgettable.

I wish you all a wonderful remainder of the school year.

With heartfelt thanks,

Mrs. Hunstad

Proud Principal

https://herndones.fcps.edu/features/once-bee-always-bee

Virtual FLE Parent Preview Night

HES parents and guardians are invited to join us on Zoom on Tuesday, November 19, at 6:00 pm for our Virtual Family Life Education preview night. A Zoom link will be sent to our parents. Please click here for more information and opt out forms.

🔬GOOD LUCK HES Science Olympiad Team!

Tomorrow, November 16th, our 4th and 5th grade students led by 2nd grade teacher, Kendall Helton, from the HES Science Team will be competing in their first ever Science Olympiad competition. They have been working incredibly hard to prepare.

We want to wish the Science Olympiad Team supported by Ms. Helton the best of luck! Go Bees!

HES Mentee Program Field Trip

HES mentor program participants had a blast exploring NOVA Wild and connecting with nature first hand on this safari like adventure!

🐝Meet Our 6th Grade Team

Meet our Herndon ES 6th grade team! Left to right top row: Jessica Nazario, Erika Najera, Sarah Libeg, and Christine Herndandez. Front row: Preetha Valayappalil, Danielle DiBari, Miriam Holder, Charles Anderson, and Maria Rocha.

📑FCPS News 🗓️ Calendar Reminders Thanksgiving

Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. See the complete school year calendar.

Missing School During the Holidays

⏰ Limited Early Release Mondays

The next 3 hour early release Monday for Herndon Elementary School is

December 9 (Changed from November 25)

🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

A child may enter kindergarten for this coming school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2024.

✨Outstanding Employees

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 List

🧰Herndon ES Renovation Progress

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

🔭Our Mission and Vision

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.

Our vision for the 2024-2025 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

📲Important Contact Information

Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:

Health Room 703-326-3110
Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Attendance 703-326-3131

Herndon Elementary Emails:

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
Attendance: 703-326-3131 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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News from HES 📅Dates to Remember:

November 8-15: Fall Book Fair

November 9: Herndon Homecoming Parade, 9:30am

November 11: No School, Veteran's Day

November 11-15: National School Psychology Week

November 14: Family Fall Festival and Book Fair Family Night, 5:30pm

November 15: Virtual Parent Coffee, 10:00am

November 18-22: American Education Week

November 19: Virtual FLE Family Preview, 6:00pm

November 20: National Educational Support Professionals Day

November 22: Substitute Educators Day

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Fourth graders studying Virginia history embarked on a field trip to Mount Vernon, George Washington's historic home, to learn firsthand about the life of the first U.S. president.

✨Herndon Homecoming Parade
Tomorrow!
Saturday, November 9

HES families are invited to walk in the parade with Herndon ES:

Meet at Herndon Middle School at 9:00 am

Come Dressed in Herndon Elementary gear or in a space-themed costume!

✨Desfile de bienvenida de Herndon
¡Mañana!
Sábado 9 de noviembre

Se invita a las familias de HES a participar en el desfile con Herndon ES:

Nos reuniremos en la escuela secundaria Herndon a las 9:00 a. m.

¡Venga vestido con ropa de la escuela primaria Herndon o con un disfraz con temática espacial!

⭐Herndon Elementary School
Veterans Day Wall of Recognition
No School, Monday, November 11

Monday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed. See the complete school year calendar.

📚 Fall Book Fair November 8-15

Get ready for an exciting week of books and fun at the Herndon Elementary Book Fair! Here's what you need to know:

Friday, Nov 8: Students will preview the Book Fair with their classes.

Tuesday, Nov 12 - Friday, Nov 15: Students can make purchases. The Book Fair will close at NOON on Friday, Nov 15, so be sure to shop early!

Tuesday, Nov 12 and Wednesday, Nov 13: The Book Fair will stay open until 5 PM for after-school shopping.

Thursday, Nov 14: Join us for Family Fall Festival & Book Fair Night from 5:30-7:30 PM, where families can enjoy games and shop the fair together.

Lunch-time Shopping: Families are welcome to pop in during their student's lunch periods on Tuesday, Nov 12 through Thursday, Nov 14 for some mid-day shopping!

We need YOUR help to ensure our upcoming event is a resounding success! Please take a moment to check out our sign-up sheet and find a slot that works for you. Together, we can create an unforgettable experience for everyone involved!

🍂Herndon ES Family Fall Festival
November 14, 5:30pm-7:30pm 🐝Meet Our 5th Grade Team

Meet our Herndon ES 5th grade team! Left to right top row: Brenna Clark, Jessica Nazario, Maria Summers, and Jorge Hidalgo. Front row: Preetha Vallayappallil, Danielle DiBari, Angel Hernandez, Iqra Hamayoun and Andrew Yokum.

📑FCPS News 🍂 November Is National Family Engagement Month

Family Engagement Month is a time to remember that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers.

The FCPS Family Academy was created to support the continued success and well-being of each and every student within the FCPS community. The Academy offers a variety of positive and engaging learning opportunities and meaningful connections to transform the FCPS experience into a welcoming environment for all families.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Pillar B: Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships, reminds us to empower families through trusting partnerships that sustain a safe, inclusive culture for learning.

Family Orientation Seminar

This interactive orientation seminar provides information about FCPS, the links between family engagement and student achievement, school staff you should know, and programs and technology considerations for families. The orientation also includes a helpful discussion for families who are new to the United States.

Sessions in English will be held online on Tuesday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, December 10, at 6 p.m.; and Thursday, December 19, at 6 p.m. Register in advance.

Visit the Family Academy catalog page for dates this orientation will be offered in Korean and Spanish.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Some families may be looking for additional resources to help support their child’s academic success. The Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of FCPS employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to hire as a tutor. This list is a resource offered by the FRC, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with the tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource to families.

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, and 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.

Families Reunite Workshops

Family and School Partnerships offers a course for Spanish-speaking immigrant families who are going through the reunification process. It is designed for parents/caregivers and children who have lived apart for at least one year and were recently reunited.

The six-hour Zoom course takes place over three consecutive weeks. Upcoming sessions include:

Tuesdays, November 12, 19, and 26; 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Mondays, December 2, 9, and 16; 6:30-8:30 p.m.

We encourage families to attend every session to fully benefit from the program. Register for Families Unite and learn more about FCPS’ Immigrant Family Reunification Program

📰Community News 🍁Herndon High School
Homecoming Parade and Football Game
Saturday, November 9th 🍁Escuela secundaria Herndon
Desfile de bienvenida y partido de fútbol
Sábado 9 de noviembre 🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

A child may enter kindergarten for this coming school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2024.

✨Outstanding Employees

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 List

🧰Herndon ES Renovation Progress

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

🔭Our Mission and Vision

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.

Our vision for the 2024-2025 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

📲Important Contact Information

Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:

Health Room 703-326-3110
Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Attendance 703-326-3131

Herndon Elementary Emails:

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
Attendance: 703-326-3131 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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News from HES 📅Dates to Remember:

November 1: NO SCHOOL, Office Closed: Diwali, Dia de los Muertos, and All Saints Day

November 4: NO SCHOOL, School Planning Day

November 5: NO SCHOOL, Teacher Workday

November 6: School resumes at the normal time

November 7: Full Time AAP Screening, 6:00pm

November 8-15: Fall Book Fair

November 14: Family Fall Festival and Book Fair Family Night, 5:30pm

November 15: Virtual Parent Coffee, 10:00am

November 19: Virtual FLE Family Preview, 6:00pm

November 9: Herndon Homecoming Parade, 9:30am

November 11: No School, Veteran's Day

November 14: Family Fall Festival and Book Fair Family Night, 5:30pm

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Our Fab 5 administrators were in Winnie-the-Pooh and friends style as they celebrated book character day!

Administrator Ave

Dear Bee Families,

As the weather begins to cool down, we're excited to welcome you to a new quarter filled with learning and fun!

A Few Friendly Reminders:

Labeling is Key: Please remember to label all sweatshirts and coats 🧥 with your child's name. This helps us return lost items quickly.
Healthy Eating: To maintain a healthy environment, we kindly ask that you avoid bringing fast food 🍔 to the cafeteria.
Acts of Kindness: We're collecting donations of pants 👖for students who may have accidents during the day. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Upcoming Events:

Homecoming Parade: We invite you to join us for the Homecoming Parade! Let's show our school spirit by dressing up in space-themed attire and walking alongside our float. This event takes place Saturday, November 9th.
Full Time Advanced Academics Screening Meeting: Please mark your calendars for the Full Time Advanced Academics Screening Meeting on November 7th at 6:00 PM.

A Note of Reassurance:

We understand that the upcoming presidential election may cause some anxiety. Please be assured that we will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety and well-being of all our students.

As always, we are a team. Please let us know what questions or celebrations you may have.

Warmly,

HES Administrative Team

Mrs. Candace Hunstad
Mrs. Elizabeth Baxter
Mr. Greg Brotemarkle
Mrs. Elizabeth Scheurer
Mrs. Jennifer Skerker

Our kindergarten team celebrating book character day!

📑Advanced Academics Full Time Services Parent Info Night
November 7, 6:00pm 📚 Fall Book Fair November 8-15

Get ready for an exciting week of books and fun at the Herndon Elementary Book Fair! Here's what you need to know:

Friday, Nov 8: Students will preview the Book Fair with their classes.

Tuesday, Nov 12 - Friday, Nov 15: Students can make purchases. The Book Fair will close at NOON on Friday, Nov 15, so be sure to shop early!

Tuesday, Nov 12 and Wednesday, Nov 13: The Book Fair will stay open until 5 PM for after-school shopping.

Thursday, Nov 14: Join us for Family Fall Festival & Book Fair Night from 5:30-7:30 PM, where families can enjoy games and shop the fair together.

Lunch-time Shopping: Families are welcome to pop in during their student's lunch periods on Tuesday, Nov 12 through Thursday, Nov 14 for some mid-day shopping!

🍂Herndon ES Family Fall Festival
November 14, 5:30pm-7:30pm 🐝Meet Our 4th Grade Team

Meet our Herndon ES 4th grade team! Left to right top row: Wendy Hall, Taylor Gebauer, and Marta Gonzalez. Front row: Jaclyn Adams, Eliana Glover, Valeria Laitinen, Harrison Jones, and Claire Roque.

📑FCPS News 📝Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE by Monday, November 11. Paper forms should be returned by Monday, December 4.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

📰Community News 🩺Fairfax County Health Clinic Services 🍁November Kids Programs
Herndon Fortnightly Library 🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

A child may enter kindergarten for this coming school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2024.

✨Outstanding Employees

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 List

🧰Herndon ES Renovation Progress

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

🔭Our Mission and Vision

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.

Our vision for the 2024-2025 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

📲Important Contact Information

Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:

Health Room 703-326-3110
Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Attendance 703-326-3131

Herndon Elementary Emails:

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
Attendance: 703-326-3131 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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News from HES 📅Dates to Remember:

October: National School Principals Month

October: LGBTQIA+ History Month

October 25: PTA Spooky Bingo, 6:00pm-8:00pm

October 28: 3 HOUR Early Release Monday at 1:05pm

October 30: Community Conversation with Dr. Reid, Herndon Middle, 6:30pm

October 31: 2 HOUR Early Release, at 2:05pm; End of 1st Quarter

November 1: No School, Diwali, Dia de los Muertos, and All Saints Day

November 4: No School, School Planning Day

November 5: No School, Teacher Workday

November 6: School resumes at the normal time

November 7: Full Time AAP Screening, 6:00pm

November 8-15: Fall Book Fair

November 14: Family Fall Festival and Book Fair Family Night, 5:30pm

November 15: Virtual Parent Coffee, 10:00am

November 19: Virtual FLE Family Preview, 6:00pm

November 9: Herndon Homecoming Parade, 9:30am

November 11: No School, Veteran's Day

November 14: Family Fall Festival and Book Fair Family Night, 5:30pm

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Thank you to the Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge for their generous donation of student dictionaries to our 3rd grade students!

Ms. Portugal's kindergarten class enjoyed a gorgeous day on their field trip to the farm!

🦇PTA Spooky BINGO
October 25, 6-8pm
TONIGHT!

Join us TONIGHT, Friday, October 25th from 6-8pm in the cafeteria for an evening packed with Halloween-themed fun and games! Kids can wear their favorite costumes and enjoy a thrilling night of BINGO, prizes, and spooky surprises. We’ll have snacks and drinks for sale, so bring your appetite and your competitive spirit! Admission is $5 per person, with a max of $20 per family. You won’t want to miss this ghoulishly good time!

🦇BINGO Espeluznante
October 25, 6-8pm
Esta Noche

Únete esta noche, el Viernes 25 de Octubre de 6 a 8 pm en la cafetería para una noche llena de diversión y juegos temáticos de Halloween. Los niños pueden venir disfrazados y disfrutar de una emocionante noche de BINGO, premios y sorpresas espeluznantes. Tendremos bocadillos y bebidas a la venta, ¡así que trae tu apetito y ganas de divertirte! La entrada es de $5 por persona, con un máximo de $20 por familia. ¡No te pierdas esta espeluznante diversión!

⏰ 3 Hour Early Release Monday at Herndon ES October 28 at 1:05pm

If your child is taking the bus home at 1:05pm, please be at the bus stop 3 hours earlier than the normal time.

SACC students who will be staying after school will go to SACC at 1:05pm.

For parents who have a childcare hardship and pre-arranged afterschool care, students will be dismissed at 4:05pm.

Students who stay at school between early release and regular dismissal will not be with their regular teacher and will not receive instruction during this time. They will be supervised by other school staff, substitute teachers, or central office staff.

🗓️ 2 hour Early Release at 2pm, October 31
School Closed, November 1
No School for Students, November 4 and 5

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter and a two-hour early release for students.

Friday, November 1, is a holiday for Diwali, Dia de los Muertos, and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.

Schools will be closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday.

See the complete school year calendar.

🍂HES Fun Spirit Days for October! 📚 Fall Book Fair November 8-15

Get ready for an exciting week of books and fun at the Herndon Elementary Book Fair! Here's what you need to know:

Friday, Nov 8: Students will preview the Book Fair with their classes.

Tuesday, Nov 12 - Friday, Nov 15: Students can make purchases. The Book Fair will close at NOON on Friday, Nov 15, so be sure to shop early!

Tuesday, Nov 12 and Wednesday, Nov 13: The Book Fair will stay open until 5 PM for after-school shopping.

Thursday, Nov 14: Join us for Family Fall Festival & Book Fair Night from 5:30-7:30 PM, where families can enjoy games and shop the fair together.

Lunch-time Shopping: Families are welcome to pop in during their student's lunch periods on Tuesday, Nov 12 through Thursday, Nov 14 for some mid-day shopping!

🐝Meet Our 3rd Grade Team

Meet our Herndon ES 3rd grade team! Left to right top row: Arshia Muneer, Lindsay Taylor, Kathleen Trench, and Katie Salavarria. Front row: Pam Galyean, Chaniece Costley, Wendy Bowen, Wendy Hall, and Alaina Bear.

📑FCPS News 📝Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE by Monday, November 11. Paper forms should be returned by Monday, December 4.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

📰Community News 🫶🏽Community Conversation with Dr. Reid October 30, 6:30-7:30 Herndon Middle School

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will be hosting a Community Conversation at Herndon Middle School on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. This is a great opportunity to engage with the leader of our schools and discuss the future of education in our community.

Childcare and translation services will be provided at the event, so we encourage all families to attend!

If you plan to come, please register here: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/FormBuilder/#/Dialogue?k=PT8G69D3G4TLT@WY3D4G1LT@MDLT@DY4B9D3LT@LDLT@NDLT

Don’t miss this important conversation!

🫶🏽 Conversación de la Comunitaria con la Dra. Reid

La superintendente Dra. Michelle Reid organizará una Conversación Comunitaria en Herndon Middle School el miércoles, 30 de octubre de 2024, de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. en la cafetería. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para interactuar con la líder de nuestras escuelas y discutir el futuro de la educación en nuestra comunidad.

Se proporcionarán servicios de cuidado infantil y de traducción en el evento, ¡así que animamos a todas las familias a asistir!

Si planea asistir, por favor regístrese aquí: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/FormBuilder/#/Dialogue?k=PT8G69D3G4TLT@WY3D4G1LT@MDLT@DY4B9D3LT@LDLT@NDLT

¡No se pierda esta importante conversación!

🩹 Immunization Clinics for Students

Safeway Pharmacy has been hosting free immunization clinics at Frost Middle School for any FCPS student age 18 or younger. A clinic will be offered on Tuesday, October 29, 3-7 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages.

Please note that students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

🩹 Additional Immunization Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunization appointments at their district offices for FCPS elementary students on limited early-release Mondays through December. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

The health department will also host immunization clinics at FCPS middle and high schools through December. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations. Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

✨ Providing students with access to the necessary emotional, behavioral, mental, and physical health services to support their successful engagement in school is part of the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.

https://www.safeway.com/vaccinations/group-clinic/fairfaxcountyschools

🍁November PreK Programs
Herndon Fortnightly Library 🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

A child may enter kindergarten for this coming school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2024.

✨Outstanding Employees

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 List

🧰Herndon ES Renovation Progress

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

🔭Our Mission and Vision

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.

Our vision for the 2024-2025 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

📲Important Contact Information

Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:

Health Room 703-326-3110
Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Attendance 703-326-3131

Herndon Elementary Emails:

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
Attendance: 703-326-3131 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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News from HES 📅Dates to Remember:

October: National School Principals Month

October: LGBTQIA+ History Month

October 19: Herndon Children's Book Festival, 11am-4pm

October 23: Fall Picture Day

October 25: PTA Spooky Bingo, 6-8pm

October 28: 3 HOUR Early Release Monday at 1:05pm

October 31: 2 HOUR Early Release, at 2:05pm; End of 1st Quarter

November 1: No School, Diwali, Dia de los Muertos, and All Saints Day

November 4: No School, School Planning Day

November 5: No School, Teacher Workday

November 9: Herndon Homecoming Parade, 9:30am

November 11: No School, Veteran's Day

November 14: Family Fall Festival and Book Fair Family Night, 5:30pm

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

📗Meet HES Literacy Coach and Local Author Shea Hopkins
Herndon Children’s Book Festival
Saturday, October 19

Our very own Herndon ES literacy coach, Shea Hopkins, will be a featured author tomorrow, Saturday, October 19, 11am-4pm at the Herndon Children’s Book Festival in downtown Herndon at 750 Center Street.

📸Fall Picture Day
Wednesday, October 23

Fall picture day is this coming Wednesday, October 23. Order forms from Strawbridge were sent home in your child's Thursday folder. Please check your child's backpack. Purchasing a picture package is optional. These photographs will serve as our students' official yearbook pictures. Want to order pictures and pay online? Go to www.strawbridge.net. Click order pictures and enter the following code: FM446099. Or complete the order form that was sent home and have your child bring it into school by Friday, October 23.

📸el díade las fotografías de otoño!
Miércoles 23 de octubre

El día de las fotografías de otoño es el próximo miércoles 23 de octubre. Los formularios de pedido de Strawbridge se enviaron a casa en la carpeta del jueves de su hijo. Revise la mochila de su hijo. La compra de un paquete de fotografías es opcional. Estas fotografías servirán como fotografías oficiales del anuario de nuestros estudiantes. ¿Quiere pedir fotografías y pagar en línea? Vaya a www.strawbridge.net. Haga clic en pedir fotografías e ingrese el siguiente código: FM446099. O complete el formulario de pedido que se envió a casa y haga que su hijo lo traiga a la escuela antes del viernes 23 de octubre.

🦇PTA Spooky BINGO
October 25, 6-8pm

Get excited for Spooky BINGO! Join us on Friday, October 25th from 6-8pm in the cafeteria for an evening packed with Halloween-themed fun and games! Kids can wear their favorite costumes and enjoy a thrilling night of BINGO, prizes, and spooky surprises. We’ll have snacks and drinks for sale, so bring your appetite and your competitive spirit! Admission is $5 per person, with a max of $20 per family. You won’t want to miss this ghoulishly good time!

🦇BINGO Espeluznante
October 25, 6-8pm

¡Prepárate para Spooky BINGO! Únete a nosotros el Viernes 25 de Octubre de 6 a 8 pm en la cafetería para una noche llena de diversión y juegos temáticos de Halloween. Los niños pueden venir disfrazados y disfrutar de una emocionante noche de BINGO, premios y sorpresas espeluznantes. Tendremos bocadillos y bebidas a la venta, ¡así que trae tu apetito y ganas de divertirte! La entrada es de $5 por persona, con un máximo de $20 por familia. ¡No te pierdas esta espeluznante diversión!

⏰ 3 Hour Early Release Monday at Herndon ES October 28 at 1:05pm

If your child is taking the bus home at 1:05pm, please be at the bus stop 3 hours earlier than the normal time.

SACC students who will be staying after school will go to SACC at 1:05pm.

For parents who have a childcare hardship and pre-arranged afterschool care, students will be dismissed at 4:05pm.

🥇Herndon ES 2nd Grade Teacher
Caitlin Monroy
Recognized in FCPS CARES for October 2024

Herndon ES 2nd grade teacher, Caitlin Monroy, received an FCPS CARES for October 2024. See the FCPS CARES submission below:

Mrs. Caitlin Monroy, a 2nd grade teacher at Herndon Elementary School, consistently goes above and beyond in her role as an educator. Not only does she provide exceptional learning and emotional support to her students, but she also ensures that her classroom is a nurturing environment where every child feels cared for and valued. Beyond her daily teaching responsibilities, Mrs. Monroy takes the time to communicate with parents in both Spanish and English, bridging language barriers to ensure that all families are informed and involved in their children’s education. Additionally, she often purchases snacks and supplies for students who may not have the means to bring their own, showing a deep level of care and commitment to the well-being of each child in her class. Her dedication to her students and their families demonstrates her unwavering passion for making a positive impact on her community.

This information is posted on the FCPS CARES webpage, accessible at https://www.fcps.edu/news/fcps-cares-october-2024.

🐝Meet Our 2nd Grade Team

Meet our Herndon ES 2nd grade team! Left to right top row: Maddie Pettey, Marazul Ortega, Amy Smith, Amy Ferrara, and Wendy Hall. Front row: Kendall Helton, Amber Deshong, Caitlin Monroy, Jessica Chang, and Shauna Leavitt.

🏆The 2024-25 FCPS OUTSTANDING NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

Please click the links below to submit your nominations. You may nominate more than one person per category 😊 Preliminary nomination only requires a detailed paragraph or two about how the employee demonstrates the required criteria. The 2nd round is more detailed but worth the effort to recognize the hard work and dedication our amazing Bees put forth daily!

Herndon ES Outstanding Principal Nomination

Herndon ES Operational Employee Nomination

Herndon ES Outstanding Teacher Nomination

Herndon ES Outstanding Leader Nomination

Herndon ES Outstanding NEW Teacher Nomination

Herndon ES Outstanding Professional Employee Nomination

Thank you for taking the time to recognize the Herndon ES amazing & OUTSTANDING faculty and staff!

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Tiffany Bryant, Awards Liaison – [email protected]

🍂HES Fun Spirit Days for October! 🥁HES Needs Supplies for Herndon Parade

SAVE THE DATE! Come out to support our community for the Herndon Homecoming Parade on Saturday, November 9 in downtown Herndon. The parade theme is Out of This World, with Herndon ES as Beyond the Stars, and we'd LOVE to have families out to march alongside staff in the parade! Please also consider donating the following items to help them construct an amazing rocketship:

Clean, empty 2-liter plastic bottles
tin foil
tissue paper/felt - fire/flame colored

Items may be dropped off in the main office.

📰Community News...

We appreciate everyone who attended the Town of Herndon Mayoral Candidate Forum!

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the Cornerstones Advocacy Committee, chaired by Brian Funaki, for organizing this event, and to our Forum Moderator and Cornerstones Board Chair, Andy Lacher, for his expert facilitation of the evening’s discussions. We also extend a sincere thank you to our esteemed panelists—Mike Williams, Rev. Charles Cowherd, Principal Candace Hunstad, and Fanny Salazar-Laske—for their invaluable contributions and thought-provoking questions.

A special shoutout to Trinity Presbyterian Church for graciously hosting this community event, Herndon Community Television for recording the event, and to Crumbl Cookies Reston for their delicious donation to the reception. Your support truly made the evening even more memorable!

Key takeaways from the event:

Mayoral candidates Pradip Dhakal and Keven LeBlanc delved into issues affecting the heart of Herndon’s community.
Candidates discussed the town’s five-year strategic plan, affordable housing initiatives, sustainable social and economic development, ethical governance, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents.
Both candidates emphasized the need to strengthen community engagement and forge strategic partnerships with Fairfax County and state legislators to secure vital resources that support Herndon’s continued growth and success.
Over 100 community members and local leaders attended.

If you were unable to attend, you can watch the forum on demand here, Town of Herndon Mayoral Debate 2024 - Trinity Forum.

Town of Herndon’s Elections are on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Please view this link to get more information, Town of Herndon Elections

To learn more about Cornerstones and stay updated on our Advocacy in Action events and special initiatives, sign-up for our newsletter.

We look forward to continuing the conversation and working together for a stronger, more vibrant Herndon!

💉Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at
no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide
consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held
at Frost Middle School on:

Monday, October 28, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental
consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult
over the age of 19.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid
wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under
the age of 19 in order to provide consent.

Transportation services are also available. Please visit our Immunization
Resources webpage for details.

Parents may learn more about this Safeway Pharmacy and other
immunization resources and FCPS school-required immunizations
https://www.safeway.com/vaccinations/group-clinic/fairfaxcountyschools

💉Vacunas gratuitas para todos los estudiantes de FCPS

¡Safeway Pharmacy proporcionará vacunas para todos los estudiantes de
FCPS sin costo! Los padres o tutores pueden programar una cita y dar su
consentimiento para sus estudiantes. Las clínicas de vacunación se
llevarán a cabo en Frost Middle School los días:

• Lunes 28 de octubre, de 3 p. m. a 7 p. m.

Los estudiantes menores de 19 años, con una cita programada y el
consentimiento de los padres, deben estar acompañados por su padre,
tutor u otro adulto mayor de 19 años.

Se aceptan personas sin cita previa, pero se recomienda encarecidamente
pedir cita para evitar tiempos de espera. Un padre o tutor debe acompañar
a los estudiantes menores de 19 años que se presenten sin cita previa para
dar su consentimiento.

También hay servicios de transporte disponibles. Visite nuestra página web
de Recursos de vacunación para obtener más detalles.

Los padres pueden obtener más información sobre esta farmacia Safeway
y otros recursos de vacunación y las vacunas obligatorias en las escuelas
de FCPS
https://www.safeway.com/vaccinations/group-clinic/fairfaxcountyschools

🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

A child may enter kindergarten for this coming school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2024.

✨Outstanding Employees

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 List

👷🏾‍♀️Herndon ES Renovation Progress

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

🔭Our Mission and Vision

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.

Our vision for the 2024-2025 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

📲Important Contact Information

Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:

Health Room 703-326-3110
Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Attendance 703-326-3131

Herndon Elementary Emails:

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
Attendance: 703-326-3131 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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News from HES 📅Dates to Remember:

September 15-October 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month

October: National School Principals Month

October: LGBTQIA+ History Month

October 14: No School, Staff Development Day

October 16: AAP Parent and Title I Info Night, 5:45pm

October 23: Fall Picture Day

October 25: PTA Spooky Bingo, 6-8pm

October 28: 3 HOUR Early Release Monday at 1:05pm

October 31: 2 HOUR Early Release, at 2:05pm

November 1: No School, Diwali

November 4: No School, School Planning Day

November 5: No School, Teacher Workday

November 9: Herndon Homecoming Parade, 9:30am

November 11: No School, Veteran's Day

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

🎉Happy National Principals Month
Mrs. Hunstad!

Thank you for your amazing leadership, advocacy for each and every one of our bees, kind heart, introducing so many new learning opportunities for our staff and students, and even greeting our students at the beginning and end of the day with your infectious laugh, giant boombox, and fantastic playlist! You keep our hive buzzing and rocking and learning! We appreciate you!

Town of Herndon Mayoral Candidate Forum

Administrator Ave

Dear Bee Families,

We hope this newsletter finds you well. As the leaves begin to change and the days grow shorter, we're excited to share some important updates about our school community.

Kiss and Ride Safety

Please remember to drive slowly and cautiously during our Kiss and Ride times. Your safety and the safety of our students are our top priority. Additionally, we kindly request that all students wear seat belts while being transported to and from school.

Cooler Weather

With the cooler temperatures approaching, please ensure your child has appropriate clothing for the weather. Sweatshirts, jackets, and hats can make a big difference in their comfort. Don't forget to label all of your child's belongings with their name to help prevent lost items.

Principal Coffee

Join us for our upcoming Principal Coffee next week! We're looking forward to connecting with you and discussing the Advanced Academic Program and Title 1. Stay afterward for a PTA meeting. See you on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 5:45.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

It's that time again for Parent-Teacher Conferences! These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress and set goals for the upcoming months. If you haven't already heard from your child's teacher, please reach out to schedule a conference.

Amazon Wish List and Donations

We're always grateful for donations to help support our students. Please consider checking out our Amazon Wish List, where we've listed items that would be beneficial for our bees. We are in need of donations of extra clothing for students who have accidents or need a change of clothes. Your generosity makes a significant difference in the lives of our students.

Deliveries for Students

We kindly request that you refrain from delivering yourself or using Uber Eats/Door Dash for fast food to students during the school day. While we understand the desire to treat your child, outside food can disrupt our classroom routines, expose allergies to students, and potentially lead to unhealthy eating habits.

Town of Herndon Mayoral Forum

It was great to see so many parents at the Mayoral Candidate Forum last week. Thank you for saying hi,and it was nice seeing so many smiling faces.

As always, we are a team. Please reach out with any questions or celebrations you may have.

Warmly,

Mrs. Hunstad
Mrs. Elizabeth Baxter
Mr. Greg Brotemarkle
Mrs. Elizabeth Scheurer
Mrs. Jennifer Skerker

🏫NO School for Students
Monday, October 14
Office Closed until Noon

Monday, October 14, is a staff development day. There is no school for students. The office will be closed until 12:00pm for an all staff meeting. School will resume on Tuesday, October 15 at the normal time.

🍔Important Herndon ES Food Policy Reminder
for Parents and Guardians

Dear HES families,

We need your help. Recently we have seen an influx of outside food (Chick-fil-a, Wing Stop, Moe’s etc.) being delivered or dropped off for students. This causes additional work for our office staff and can create jealousy among students. Additionally, we are cautious of allergies.

Please do not drop off outside food for your child or set up an Uber Eats/Door Dash type delivery. Students are welcome to pack a lunch and bring it in or go through the food line.

The exception is for a special occasion; if you bring outside food, please stay with your child during their lunchtime. Do not bring additional outside food for friends in the class.

As always, thank you for your support.

Warmly,

HES Administrative Team

Mrs. Candace Hunstad
Mrs. Elizabeth Baxter
Mr. Greg Brotemarkle
Mrs. Elizabeth Scheurer
Mrs. Jennifer Skerker

📚Title l, PTA, and Advanced Academics
Parent Information Night
October 16

Please join us for a Title 1 and PTA meeting and Advanced Academics parent information night at Herndon Elementary School.

When: October 16, 2024 @ 5:45 PM

Where: Herndon Elementary School Cafeteria

We will be discussing an overview of Advanced Academic services. There will be a time at the end of the session for questions. This meeting will also have a Spanish language interpreter.

📚Noche de información para padres sobre el Título I, PTA, y los cursos
académicos avanzados
16 de Octubre

Únase a nosotros en una reunión sobre el Título I, PTA, y una noche de
información para padres sobre los cursos académicos avanzados en la
escuela primaria Herndon. Hablaremos sobre una descripción general de
los servicios académicos avanzados. Habrá un momento al final de la
sesión para preguntas. Esta reunión también contará con un intérprete de
español.
Cuándo: 16 de octubre de 2024 a las 5:45 p. m.
Dónde: Cafetería de la escuela primaria Herndon

👓Vision and Hearing Screening for Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, and
Students New to FCPS

Vision and hearing screening will be held throughout the months of October and November for all Kindergartners, 3rd graders and students who are new to FCPS. The purpose of screening is to identify students who need further evaluation due to difficulty seeing the screening chart or hearing the screening tones. If your child wears glasses, please be sure that glasses are at school on screening day. Parents will be notified by letter if screening results indicate that further evaluation is needed. Prompt follow-up with your health care provider is recommended as vision and hearing difficulties can interfere with learning. If you would like to assist as a volunteer with the screening process, please contact the Herndon ES Health Room at 703-326-3110 or the Public Health Nurse at [email protected]

🥁HES Needs Supplies for Herndon Parade

Clean, empty 2-liter plastic bottles
tin foil
tissue paper/felt - fire/flame colored

Items may be dropped off in the main office.

🍂HES Fun Spirit Days for October! 🐝Meet Our 1st Grade Team

Meet our Herndon ES 1st grade team! Left to right top row: Melissa Keebaugh, Jessica Vargas, Lydia Eldridge, Misty Sherman. Front row: Adriana Rivera Pacheco, Sandra Sanchez Aguilera , Ellie Leach, Rachel Gonzalez, and Stephanie Cabellos.

📰Community News... 💉Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students

Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, October 28, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental
consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult
over the age of 19.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid
wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under
the age of 19 in order to provide consent.

Transportation services are also available. Please visit our Immunization
Resources webpage for details.

Parents may learn more about this Safeway Pharmacy and other
immunization resources and FCPS school-required immunizations
https://www.safeway.com/vaccinations/group-clinic/fairfaxcountyschools

💉Vacunas gratuitas para todos los estudiantes de FCPS

• Sábado 12 de octubre, de 9 a. m. a 5 p. m.

• Lunes 28 de octubre, de 3 p. m. a 7 p. m.

Los estudiantes menores de 19 años, con una cita programada y el
consentimiento de los padres, deben estar acompañados por su padre,
tutor u otro adulto mayor de 19 años.

También hay servicios de transporte disponibles. Visite nuestra página web
de Recursos de vacunación para obtener más detalles.

🎭NextStop Theatre Company Festive Follies Auditions Open until October 18

This theater program is FREE for any grade 3-8 student who auditions for and is accepted into the program, and we would love to have Herndon ES students try out for the program!
Students will work intensively with a professional creative team for over six weeks and hold several performances (within our theater and in the community) this December. It's a great program and will be a lot of fun this year. Here's a link to the website with more info: https://www.nextstoptheatre.org/festive-follies

📖Herndon Children's Book Festival 📖Festival del Libro Para Niños de Herndon 🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

A child may enter kindergarten for this coming school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2024.

✨Outstanding Employees

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 List

👷🏾‍♀️Herndon ES Renovation Progress

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

🔭Our Mission and Vision

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.

Our vision for the 2024-2025 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

📲Important Contact Information

Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:

Health Room 703-326-3110
Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Attendance 703-326-3131

Herndon Elementary Emails:

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
Attendance: 703-326-3131 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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News from HES 📅Dates to Remember:

September 15-October 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month

October: National School Principals Month

October 7: National Stop Bullying Day, Wear Blue

October 8: National Hero Day

October 9: Walk and Roll to School Day

October 14: No School, Staff Development Day

October 16: AAP Parent and Title I Info Night, 5:45pm

October 23: Fall Picture Day

October 25: PTA Spooky Bingo, 6-8pm

October 28: 3 HOUR Early Release Monday at 1:05pm

November 1: No School, Diwali

November 4: No School, School Planning Day

November 5: No School, Teacher Workday

November 9: Herndon Homecoming Parade, 9:30am

November 11: No School, Veteran's Day

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

🚧Plan ahead! Roadwork Near Herndon ES

The week October 7th – 11th, the Town of Herndon will connect the watermain in our area to the new water system. This includes the new connection at the Fillmore St and Dranesville Road intersection which will require a temporary closure of through traffic on Fillmore Street from Grant Street to Dranesville
Road. That work is scheduled for October 10th. During that time, Dranesville Road will be reduced to one way traffic at the Fillmore Street intersection. This will likely impact the morning bus schedule but may be finished before afternoon buses.

Please plan ahead and leave yourself plenty of time if you plan to use Kiss and Ride or visit Herndon ES.

🍂HES Fun Spirit Days for October!

Fairfax County Public Schools will participate in Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools.

Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work, where safe to do so, on October 9. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school. Check school newsletters for local plans for the day.

Las escuelas públicas del condado de Fairfax participarán en el Día de caminar, andar en bicicleta o ir en bicicleta a la escuela el miércoles 9 de octubre, en un esfuerzo por promover la actividad física y reducir la congestión del tráfico y la contaminación cerca de las escuelas.

Se anima a los estudiantes y empleados a ir en bicicleta o andar a la escuela y al trabajo, cuando sea seguro hacerlo, el 9 de octubre. Se anima a los padres a acompañar a sus hijos a la escuela. Consulte los boletines escolares para conocer los planes locales para el día.

📚Title l and Advanced Academics
Parent Information Night

Please join us for a Title 1 meeting and Advanced Academics parent information night at Herndon Elementary School.

When: October 16, 2024 @ 5:45 PM

Where: Herndon Elementary School Cafeteria

We will be discussing an overview of Advanced Academic services. There will be a time at the end of the session for questions. This meeting will also have a Spanish language interpreter.

🐝Meet Our Kindergarten Team

Meet our Herndon ES Kindergarten Team! Left to right top row: Brittany Portugal, Kathleen Moskowitz, Angela Vela, Kimberlee Robinson, Bertha Sanders, and Sandy Newman. Second row: Jennifer Breedlove, Monica Santiago, Wuilmer Hernandez, Ana Argueta, Kathleen Paris, and Nadia Khalidi. Bottom row: Melissa Keebaugh.

📰Community News... 👓FREE Vision Clinic
Herndon Middle School
October 8, 9, and 10
Register TODAY! 👓Clínica de la visión GRATUITA
Herndon Middle School
8, 9, y 10 de Octubre
¡Regístrese HOY! 💉Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students

• Tuesday, October 8, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental
consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult
over the age of 19.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid
wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under
the age of 19 in order to provide consent.

Transportation services are also available. Please visit our Immunization
Resources webpage for details.

Parents may learn more about this Safeway Pharmacy and other
immunization resources and FCPS school-required immunizations
https://www.safeway.com/vaccinations/group-clinic/fairfaxcountyschools

💉Vacunas gratuitas para todos los estudiantes de FCPS

• Martes 8 de octubre, de 3 p. m. a 7 p. m.
• Sábado 12 de octubre, de 9 a. m. a 5 p. m.

Los estudiantes menores de 19 años, con una cita programada y el
consentimiento de los padres, deben estar acompañados por su padre,
tutor u otro adulto mayor de 19 años.

También hay servicios de transporte disponibles. Visite nuestra página web
de Recursos de vacunación para obtener más detalles.

📖Herndon Children's Book Festival 📖Festival del Libro Para Niños de Herndon 🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

A child may enter kindergarten for this coming school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2024.

✨Outstanding Employees

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 List

👷🏾‍♀️Herndon ES Renovation Progress

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

🔭Our Mission and Vision

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.

Our vision for the 2024-2025 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

📲Important Contact Information

Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:

Health Room 703-326-3110
Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Attendance 703-326-3131

Herndon Elementary Emails:

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
Attendance: 703-326-3131 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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