First Day of School is Tuesday, September 8
We can't wait to see our students on Tuesday!!! School begins VIRTUALLY on September 8. The "bell" schedule is 9:20 am - 4:05 pm.
Watch Buzzy welcome you in English and Spanish!
We recommend that you charge your laptops and feel free to log on and get used to them over the weekend.
You may email your child's teacher if you have questions. The staff directory is on the HES website.
On Tuesday, you may want to log on around 9:00 am and get comfortable in your learning space.
If you need help, we are here for you! Please scroll down for details and a lot more information...
See you on Tuesday!
HES Office Closed September 4-7 for Labor Day Holiday
The HES Office will be closed beginning Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Parental Consent Needed for Select Digital Resources
It is IMPORTANT for ALL PARENTS to review the Herndon Elementary school-adopted digital resources that your child may use for classwork on their laptop.
If you want your child to use any or all of the HES resources listed, you have to let us know by signing the Parent Consent Form, preferably before school begins. Otherwise, they will not have access. Click HERE to review the DIGITAL RESOURCES and sign the FORM.
Mobile Library Books and Tech Support in Person
and by Phone
Starting September 8th- Look for the car with the Herndon sign with the image above. Ms. Sarah, the school librarian, will be there!
Services:
Library Book Checkout
Computer/Technology Help
School Supplies (dates will come)
In Person Help:
Tuesday: 8:30-10:30, Park Ridge Apartments
12:00-1:00, Herndon ES
Wednesday: 8:30-10:30, Park Avenue Apartments
12:00-1:00, Herndon ES
Thursday: 8:30-10:30, Herndon ES
12:00-1:00, Herndon ES
Friday: 8:30-10:30, Park Ridge Apartments
12:00-1:00, Herndon ES
Help by Phone, Monday- Friday, 8:30 - 12:30
Spanish 703-326-3101
English 703-326-3113
Tips for online learning success and the parent technology help desk can be found on the FCPS website.
Virtual Open House Recordings and Presentations are available!
Dear Parents,
Thank you for attending our Virtual Open Houses! We understand that some of you might have missed it or would like to visit it again.
We have included the recordings and presentations for your convenience which are also located on the Herndon ES website.
Also, Please make sure you have downloaded the Remind App . Teachers at HES will be using the Remind app to be in touch with you. Remind is a free, safe messaging app that keeps families up to date with what’s happening in the classroom. Contact your child's teacher if you have not received the class code
Kindergarten and New Student Registration is Open!
If you have a rising kindergarten or new student, or know family, friends or neighbors who have rising kindergartners who have not yet enrolled, please contact the office at 703-326-3100.
For more information regarding Kindergarten and other grade levels at Herndon ES, please visit our Academics and New Student Registration pages on our website.
HES Band and Strings for Upper Grades
FCPS and Herndon Elementary School will be offering instrumental music for upper-grade students for the 2020-2021 school year! Students in fourth grade may select a string instrument, and students in fifth and sixth grade may select a band or string instrument. Students will have one 30-minute synchronous lesson per week, with additional playing opportunities on Mondays. Ms. Schwoyer (strings) and Ms. Adams (band) will visit students virtually during their first week of online school to tell them more about the strings and band programs, have a video with descriptions of the instruments, and info on choosing an instrument. To sign up for strings or band, please complete the HES Music Elective Registration Form by Friday, September 18th. Class instruction will likely begin during the week of September 21st. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Chelsea Schwoyer (strings) at caschwoyer@fcps.edu or Ms. Patricia Adams (band) at pkadams@fcps.edu.
HES PTA News...
This year will be as much about Parental Support as student and teacher support as we meet these challenges together.
An important way to stay in touch with our close community is to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
First PTA General Meeting of 2020-21
Please mark your calendars to join us on Tuesday night, September 29 for our first PTA General Meeting of the 2020-21 school year.
There will be a Parent Support Discussion led by School Counselors Tiffany Bryant and Brian Falkey and School Social Worker Jesenia Alonso Arevalo.
There will be an English and Spanish meeting, with the budget review and vote in between the two. Everyone is encouraged to participate, but only PTA members can vote on the budget.
To become a PTA member, please click here.
HES Spirit Wear is available!
Check out our new design on T-shirts, hoodies, even facemasks! Clothing available in Youth and Adult sizes. Orders will be delivered 2-3 weeks after the sale ends. To order and pay online, visit https://herndon20.itemorder.com.
 HES custodians Rock! They are celebrating a job well done and the beginning of the new school year 2020-21.
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