Upcoming Events
April 10: College Spirit Day: Wear college clothing
April 11: HES Orchestra Concert, 6:30pm
April 12: SCA Spirit Day: Color Day
April 15-19: Spring Break: OFFICE IS CLOSED
April 15-18: Spring Break PE & Art Camp
April 24: HES Annual Career Day
April 25: Quarter 3 report cards go home
April 25: Spanish Parent Info Night, 6:30-8:00 pm
April 26: Spring Picture Day
April 26: PTA Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese
 Sweet Herndon- A student run cart business!
Want freshly brewed coffee and pastries delivered to you during school? Students that work with teachers, Avery Starliper and Shamika Stewart, are starting a school wide coffee business for all teachers and staff!
PTA News...
Serenity Garden Committee: Help Needed
The Serenity Garden is moving to the Library Courtyard and we are looking for volunteers to help with the renovation. If you would like to be part of the Serenity Garden Committee, please contact Dawn Winkler.
We are especially looking for someone who can help with powerwashing the Library Courtyard in preparation for the new changes. If you have any powerwashing connections, please let us know!
Career Fair 2019: Parents Wanted
Our spaces are filling up but I will always make room for parent participation! Please contact Ms. Bryant (tabryant@fcps.edu or 703-623-3117). We have special student requests for a chef, cashier, and ALL sports representatives. Please consider attending for S1 (10-Noon) or S2 (1-3 p.m.) or stay all day!
More information available here: Career Fair 2019.doc
Rough&Tumble 1K: Register BEFORE April 23
Hurry and register for the 3rd Annual Rough&Tumble 1K! The event is Saturday, May 11, but you must register by April 23 in order to get a T-shirt. This is a race that the whole family can do together, so save the date and sign up today!
Sign up at: http://www.olddominionracing.com/products/herndon-rough-and-tumble
Classroom Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed in the classrooms and around the school! Donating a little time makes a BIG impact. Teachers need help with all sorts of things that directly benefit our students. Could you help with any of these?
- Small group reading
- Small group math
- Hanging artwork/bulletin boards
- Stuffing Thursday Folders
- Organizing classroom libraries
- Cuting out laminated materials
- Making copies
Contact Alysia Troiano, VP of Volunteers, at herndonptavolunteers@gmail.com, with your interest and availability.
Spring Break Art&PE Camp: Almost Full
Space is limited in this super popular camp. Sign up today!
Dates: Monday, April 15-Thursday, April 18, 2108 Times: 8:30am-1:30pm Cost: $104/student (includes online convenience fee)
Register today at https://herndonespta.com/events/spring-break-camp/
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 Dear HES students, staff & families,
Please join HES art teachers, Mr. Henry and Ms. McDonald, at an amazing art exhibit that will showcase artworks from all of our Herndon Pyramid schools, including Herndon Elementary!
There will be a reception at ArtSpace Herndon on Wednesday, April 10th, from 6 to 8 pm.
ArtSpace is located in downtown Herndon at 750 Center Street, Herndon VA 20170
Herndon Middle School Play
Come see "The Outsiders" at Herndon Middle School, April 5 (7:00 pm) or April 6 (2:00 pm and 7:00 pm). tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.hmsdrama.org. While all are welcome, due to the nature of this play (based on the beloved book by S.E. Hinton), it is recommended for 6th graders and older.
Herndon High School Play
Join Herndon High School students as they present The Sound of Music.
Performance Dates:
Friday, April 26 at 7:00 pm Friday, May 3 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm Saturday, May 4 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 28th at 2:00 pm
Tickets & Information:
$12/Students & Seniors, $18/Adults at the door or in Advance Online
$20/Premium Reserved Seating in Advance Online Only
www.HerndonDrama.org
von Trapp Family Singalong & Backstage Tour on Sunday, April 28th at 1:00pm; $5/person in Advance Online Only. Walk-ins not available.
2019 Family Engagement Survey
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to engaging families in their children’s education and schools and is asking all parents and guardians to participate in the 2019 Family Engagement Survey.
The survey will be available between March 24th and April 12th. There are 3 ways you can complete the survey:
- Check your email after March 24 for an invitation with a survey link from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent, with subject line: FCPS Family Engagement Survey.
- Ask the front office staff of your child's school for a paper survey. You can complete it right there on the spot.
- Complete the online survey using one of the school computers. The office staff would be happy to show you an available computer for you to complete the survey electronically at the school.
If you are unable to access the survey at your child's school, please take the survey via this link 2019 FCPS Family Engagement Survey
The survey is offered in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Amharic.
All responses are confidential. We honor your opinion and commitment to your child and our schools.
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