Announcements from Herndon Middle School 10/21/19

Wed. 10/23 4-5pm Parent Meeting: Addressing Safety

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Mrs. Klena is inviting parents to join us on October 23rd 4:00-5:00 pm in the HMS Library to come have a conversation about how we can work together as a community to help students and families when student have conflicts. We have seen a few students have been uncharacteristically bold as to where they have engaged in fighting.  We have had four fights at school that were in public places in the first weeks of school and this has caused disruption and safety concerns.  We want to bring our parents in to share the steps we are taking to address this and together consider ways to support families and students with resources when students struggle with conflict.  Some of our Herndon pyramid principals are also able to join in this important conversation. 


Wed. 10/23 6:30pm PTA/Student Service Parent Meeting: Safety in the Community

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The PTA and Student Services joint parent meeting will be October 23rd at 6:30 in the HMS Library.  The topic of the night is Supporting Your Child’s Safety in the Community.  A representative from BeSmart will present along with other community supports on helping keep your students safe at friends’ houses, online and in the community.  Questions?  Contact Karyn Niles


PTA Parent Coffee 11/6 10-11am

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Our HMS PTA is sponsoring a Parent Coffee where HMS administrators will talk about the procedures and approaches we have in place to continue to promote a safe and positive learning environment for all on November 6th from 10 am-11 am. 

We will include topics addressed at the 10/23 meeting.  We are offering both meetings in hopes that the flexibility will allow more parents to attend. 


Positivity Project and Student Lessons

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Last week’s  P2 trait was Integrity.  It was also OtherPeopleMatter week.   Student Services sponsored a theme week and developed lessons to help students meet their Academic and Career Plan goals. Students began building a resume, set a SMART Goal, explored strengths and/or possible careers and learned about executive functioning and coping skills.  More information on this and how to access your child’s plan is located here.  This week students focus on Perspective. 


Impact Aid

Beginning on October 21, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an anticipated $3 million dollars in grant funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3.  All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by October 30. All results are CONFIDENTIAL. At HMS forms will go out on the 21st through HawkTime.  Students should return them to their HT teacher as soon as possible.  Video link - https://youtu.be/uPqC3BLf3Ow


End of the Quarter

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The end of first quarter is November 1st.  November 4th and 5th are student holidays.  Second quarter begins on November 6th. The Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed Friday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m. through Saturday, Nov. 9, at 6 a.m. 

Report cards will go home on November 14th through 6th period.


Wellness Screening

Herndon Middle School is conducting a wellness screening on November 6th, 2019 with all 7th grade students. This free, voluntary and confidential screening is offered to help students assess whether or not they have symptoms consistent with depression, and to identify students at-risk of suicide. The screening will occur first thing in the morning, with students reporting to HT first- it will be administered  through HT. Students may be opted out of this screening at a parent/guardian’s request.  To preview the materials, please click on this link.  To opt your 7th grader out of this screening, please fill in this form and return it by October 31st.


November 6th Schedule

There will be a Wellness Screening for 7th graders on November 6.  Students will go to HawkTime,2nd, UnityTime, 4th and 6th. 


Youth Survey

Herndon MS will be administering the Fairfax County Public Schools Youth Survey to our 8th grade students on November 13 and 14th  through Civics classes. The Fairfax County Youth Survey asks questions about risky behavior, mental health, physical health and safety. More information regarding the Youth Survey can be found on the FCPS Youth Survey Parent Letter and Opt-Out Form. You may choose to opt your child out of participating in this survey by submitting the opt-out form found within the link to your child’s School Counselor.

Translated Youth Survey Parent Letter, Opt-Out Forms : FCPS Youth Survey Parent Letter and Opt-Out Form - Spanish

FCPS Youth Survey Parent Letter and Opt-Out Form - Arabic

FCPS Youth Survey Parent Letter and Opt-Out Form - Farsi

FCPS Youth Survey Parent Letter and Opt-Out Form - Vietnamese

FCPS Youth Survey Parent Letter and Opt-Out Form - Chinese

FCPS Youth Survey Parent Letter and Opt-Out Form - Korean


HMS Homecoming Float

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Click here to view the HMS Homecoming float pictures! 


Reminders

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Jounior Hornets Dance Clinic Fundraiser:

Learn sidelines, dances and see what it's like to be part of the team. Tuesday, November 5th, 9:30-2:30pm, ages 6+ Click here to view registration information 

Dining for Dollars Events:

OCT 27- HMS at Weird Brothers Coffee, 321 Sunset Park Dr in Herndon, 8am – 6pm

NOV 25 - HMS Dining for Dollars at Panera, 460 Elden Street in Herndon, 4pm – 8pm

No Hassel Fundraiser 

Your tax-deductible donation will directly benefit our school.https://www.hmspta.com/donate

For all your Amazon shopping, click our Amazon Smile link smile.amazon.com/ch/91-1908685 


Calendar Reminder
  • Oct. 21-22: Herndon Pyramid Choral Concert (Herndon HS, 6-9pm)
  • Oct. 23-25: Vision and Hearing Screening (Clinic, during PE)
  • Oct. 23: PTA MEETING #2 (6:30,Library)
  • Oct. 24:Vivace (Advanced) Orchestra Fall Concert with Herndon HS, 7:00pm 
  • Oct. 26:District XII Choir Auditions (Rachel Carson MS, 8-3)
  • Oct. 27: HMS at Weird Brothers Coffee ( 8-6 pm, 321 sunset park)