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September 24, 2021
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News from Herndon Elementary
Dates to Remember:
September 27: Positivity Project celebrate "Open-Mindedness", Wear Green!
September 29: Popsicles on the Playground, HCC, 6:00 pm
September 30: Virtual AAP Parent Information Night, 6:30 pm
September 30: Virtual General PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm
October 6: International Walk to School Day
October 11: Student Holiday, Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 29: 2 HOUR Early Release, End of 1st Quarter
November 1: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
November 2: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
During Math Workshop, kindergarten students practiced sorting objects by more than one attribute and asked their partners, "What's my rule?"
Dear Bee Families,
It has come to our attention that a current trend has emerged on the social media platform TikTok, calling for students to vandalize schools and/or steal school property, then promote the acts under the tag, "Devious Licks."
Unfortunately, schools across FCPS are being impacted, including here at Herndon Elementary. Some examples of these destructive acts include vandalism to soap dispensers, toilets, stalls, and paper towel dispensers in student bathrooms. In response. We are checking bathrooms throughout the day and have asked for bathroom sign-in and out sheets in 5th and 6th grade classrooms.
Students who vandalize school property are violating the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities and will face disciplinary action.
We ask you to talk to your student at home and reinforce the message that this is inappropriate behavior with serious consequences. We appreciate your support and we believe that working together, our school community can stop these destructive and troubling actions.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office.
As always, we are a team.
Warmly,
Candace J. Hunstad Elizabeth Baxter
Proud Principal Assistant Principal
 Herndon Bees are invited to join us at the Herndon Community Center playground for dinner, popsicles and fun with classmates!
This is a great opportunity for your student to play, connect with old and new friends. Parents can connect with one another and members of the Herndon Elementary staff.
When: Wednesday September 29, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:30pm
Location: Herndon Community Center Playground, 814 Ferndale Ave.,
Herndon, VA 20170
Other Details: Please note that as this is an outdoor event, masks will be optional. Also, the play dates will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Please let us know if your student is unable to have popsicles so that we can provide an alternative.
VIRTUAL Advanced Academics Parent Information Night
Naomi Egerton Baker and Katie Anderson, Advanced Academics Resource teachers (AART), will host a virtual parent meeting to share information about the Advanced Academic Programs.
Thursday September 30, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Use the following Zoom guest link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/92700944209?pwd=MkVPK3oyeHU4UGN6d0J0aWdHKzdJUT09
When you log in, please use your child’s name as part of your identification.
For more information, please visit our Herndon ES website
Award Winning PTA
Virtual General Meeting
Join us on Zoom for the 1st VIRTUAL Parent Teacher Association meeting of the school year on Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 pm! We will be voting to approve our budget for this school year and have time for questions with our wonderful new principal, Candace Hunstad.
Questions or Concerns? Contact YOUR PTA President at Herndonptapresident@gmail.com
*Zoom Login info will be sent via e-Notify on Thursday, September 30*
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HES Change in Transportation Form
Our Herndon Elementary website has a new Change in Transportation form for your convenience! The link is located under "Menu" in the top left corner or scroll to the bottom of the homepage. Click here for the form.
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Free and Reduced Meals Forms
While every student in FCPS is receiving free meals this year, the application for Free/Reduced Meals will still need to be completed if you require reduced/waived fees for outside sports fees, instrument rentals, etc. Parents/guardians must also complete the Consent to Share form. These forms can be found here.
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September 26 - October 2
Weekly Character Strength: Open-Mindedness
WHAT DOES Open-Mindedness MEAN? Wisdom and Knowledge. Strengths of wisdom and knowledge are cognitive strengths related to the acquisition and use of information. Strengths comprised in this virtue are creativity, curiosity, open-mindedness, love of learning and perspective.
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here.
Click here for the full explanation of Open-Mindedness and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.
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Meet our New Teacher, Lili Jackson
FCPS Needs School Bus Drivers
New Incentive - New drivers will receive a $3,000 signing bonus - $1,500 after consecutive employment of 90 workdays, and $1,500 will be given after the first 180 working days (paid school days) if the driver receives a satisfactory yearly evaluation and is recommended for continued employment with FCPS Office of Transportation Services.
We hope this helps us to add many new bus drivers to our team!
New Hourly Rate for School Bus Drivers - We are also excited to share that the hourly pay for bus drivers has increased to $22.91!
The flyer with more information can be accessed via this link.
 Congratulations to our Family Liaison, Raquel Snyder, for being recognized by our community for FCPS Cares in August 2021!
This information is posted on our Herndon ES website and on the July/August 2021 FCPS CARES webpage.
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FCPS Cares
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Do you know a Herndon Elementary employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
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The vision of Herndon Elementary School is to provide students with a safe, nurturing learning environment where all students will work to their full potential.
The mission of Herndon Elementary is to develop children to their full potential by ensuring a high level of success for all students. Teachers will work to differentiate instruction, provide a safe environment, and develop goals with students. Parents and teachers will work together as a community to prepare students to become productive citizens.
Our vision for the 2020-2021 school year is…
- Strong relationships with each other and our bees will drive all that we do.
- We will know our bees as scholars.
- Every student will know #YouBeelonghere
Important Contact Information
Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:
- Health Room 703-326-3110
- Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Administration e-mail addresses:
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