Upcoming Events
October 14: Student Holiday, NO SCHOOL
October 17: 4th gr. Jamestown Parent Info Night, 6pm, Cafeteria
October 18: Fall Picture Day
October 18: PTA Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese in Herndon
October 19: HHS Homecoming Parade, 9:30 am in Herndon
October 24: HES Bus Driver & Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
October 25: SCA Spirit Day Crazy Hair Day
October 25: PTA Spooky Bingo, 6:30 pm, gym
October 29: HES Field Day
November 4 & 5: Student Holiday, NO SCHOOL
 Herndon ES teacher, Ms. Carpenter, is shown here developing number sense with 3rd graders during small group instruction.
Calendar Reminder: Schools Closed for Students this Monday, October 14th.
As a reminder, schools will be closed for students this Monday, October 14, for the Columbus Day holiday. October 14 is a school planning day for staff members. SACC will be open. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 15. See the complete 2019-20 school year calendar.
 Meet the Herndon ES Instructional Assistant Team:! Top row from left to right: Hugh Cassidy & Cheryl Kelley. Middle row from left to right: Miriam Sadeghi-Javid & Marsha Celistan. Bottom row from left to right: Andrew Oquendo and Melissa Keebaugh . Not shown: Molly Laverty & Amal Mankaryos, Christeen Kelada & Susan Miller, and PreK & kindergarten IAs.
PTA News...
Next Spirit Night
Our next Spirit Night is at one place where seeing a mouse in restaurant is a good thing! Join us on Friday, October 18 anytime from 3-9 pm at Chuck E Cheese's on 2465 Centreville Rd. Make sure to save the flyer coming in your Thursday folder or print the one here to take advantage of the coupons and deals.
Bee the Hive Fundraiser
Our fourth annual “Bee the Hive” No-Fuss Fundraiser has started off with a huge buzzzz! All the money raised will go directly to fund programs that help our students! We also encourage you to see if your employer offers a matching grants program. The PTA will be collecting onations through Friday, November 1. Contributions are tax-deductible, and letters verifying your donation can be provided upon request.
Bee the Hive funds are be used to pay for:
- Cultural and educational assemblies and family nights
- FCPS bus transportation for field trips
- Classroom enrichment materials and equipment
- Professional development and continuing education grants for teachers
Every donation makes a difference! Donate today at https://herndonespta.com/donate/!
Spooky Bingo
Wave your wands in the air like you just don't care and start practicing your scared face, because it's time for our funnest event of the year, Spooky Bingo! Join us on Friday, October 25 at 6:30 pm for fun and games.
The 6th grade committee will also be selling pizza, goodies, and glow sticks to raise money for their end-of-year celebration. Volunteers are needed to make this event successful; if interested in helping, contact coordinators jhonna.schupp@yahoo.com or melinatew@gmail.com.
Interested in Becoming a Teacher for FCPS? Come to a Career Switcher Information Session on October 14 at Willow Oaks Administrative Center
The FCPS Office of Talent Acquisition and Management will host a Career Switcher Information Session at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center on Monday, October 14, at 5:30 p.m. in room 1000A. This event will give military veterans, community members, and anyone interested an opportunity to learn how to become a licensed Virginia teacher.
The information session will begin with presentations from the five approved Virginia Department of Education career switcher programs: Educate Virginia, Old Dominion University, Regent University, Shenandoah University, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Troops to Teachers will also present their program offerings to military veteran attendees.
A panel of FCPS educators will share information with attendees in a question and answer format, followed by an opportunity to network with panel members, the FCPS licensure team, and the substitute office. Parking is available in the garage next to building 8270.
Registration is limited and available online.
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