Updates From Herndon Middle School 2/17/2021

Upcoming Special Activities During 4th period Advisory

Black History Month: Students will participate in special Black History Month activities during Advisory periods Friday and next Wednesday.  This is in addition to our focus on the important contributions of Black Americans that our History and Civics teachers have been highlighting this month. On 2/19 we have a video activity from the WISE History project focused on why we celebrate Black history. On 2/24 we will have a virtual assembly featuring poetry, videos, and HMS student and staff flip grid videos. 

 

Support for Students as we Transition to the Hybrid In Person and Virtual Model:  As we transition to the new hybrid model, teachers will share information with all of the students so that our in person and virtual students are learning about how school will work going forward for the rest of the year.  All students will learn about the procedures that will be in place to ensure safety and clarity as we begin the hybrid learning model in all classrooms.  On Friday, 2/19 during 4th period students will learn about how to enter the school, locations for arrival to school and about the hallway routes.  On Wednesday 2/24 students will participate in an activity to consider how the virtual and in person students will maintain connections and community and they will learn about the best ways to manage their devices at school and our Away for the Day policy.

 

Room Numbers and Room Maps.  Our teachers are reminding students of their room numbers this week and this information is also located in SIS Student and Parent View.  We have asked our teachers to post room maps on their Google classrooms as well to help the in person students prepare for how they will get around the building.  This will be the focus for the 4th period lesson on Friday 2/19. 


Return to School Timeline

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Reminder we start a new bell schedule today 2/16/2021. For students returning to school in be sure to view the return to school timeline, can be viewed here! 


Return to School: Kiss and Ride

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Safety is of the utmost priority to us here at HMS. Because of this, we have procedures our families should follow when dropping a student off at HMS.

  • All student drop off must occur at the designated Kiss & Ride area located in the back of the building.
  • Students should remain in the vehicle until you approach the designated drop-off area.
  • Students should NOT be dropped off in the front of the building on Locust Street or in the side parking lot.
  • We encourage you to arrive a few minutes early. High congestion time is typically 7:15-7:30.
  • When exiting the HMS campus and re-entering Locust Street traffic during morning drop off, right turns only may be made between 7am-8am.

VIEW KISS AND RIDE MAP HERE


2-Hour Early Release March 5th

Students will be dismissed at 12pm on Friday March 5th. Detailed Bell Scheduled will be shared with families next week!


Free Food Pick Up Opportunities

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Food For Neighbors 

Due to anticipation of the potential snow/ice storm on tomorrow, families can stop by today from 10am-12pm to pick up free food packs from Food for Neighbors and Meal Kits from FCPS!


Picture Day Link is Here!!

Dear HMS Families

We are so grateful that everyone has been so patient and understanding as we worked with Barksdale Photo Company to get a working appointment link!

We have decide to moved away from the original appointment platform and will now be using sign-up genius. Sign up below!!

If you were able to make an appointment with the original platform you DO NOT have to reserve a new appointment. Your scheduled appointment has been moved to the new platform. 

Contact: Kim Sanchez ( Kysanchez@fcps.edu ) 


High School Band Tagday

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Show some Love! The Herndon High School band is having its annual Tag Day campaign, now through the end of February. Normally we would go door-to-door. But this year, because of the pandemic, we’re knocking on your virtual door. Our goal is to raise $25,000 to help fund music instruction, uniforms and instruments. Show some love and donate TODAY at https://www.classy.org/campaign/c320990


Donations Needed

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Herndon Middle School PTA is supporting HMS teachers as they prepare for students return. Please consider donation g a few packages of Alcohol Wipes for HMS classrooms! 

Families can drop off their donation outside door 1 from 7am-3:30pm and we will start to distribute them into classrooms 

Thank you for your support! 


Calendar Reminders

  • Feb 16: New Bell Schedule 
  • Feb.17: TJHSST Parent Coffee for HMS Families
  • Feb.17: FCPS Meal Kits pickup (8am-12:30pm), Door 6
  • Feb. 18: FFN Food Pick up (3:30-4:30pm, Door 6)
  • Feb. 22: Picture day
    • students last name A-K
  • March 1: Picture day
    • students last name L-Z
  • March 5: 2 Hour early Release
  • March 8: Student Holiday- No School
  • March 9: Theater Boosters Meeting (7pm)