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October 1, 2021
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News from Herndon Elementary
Dates to Remember:
September 15-October 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
October 4: Positivity Project celebrate "OPM: Being Present and Giving Others my Attention", Wear Green!
October 6: International Walk to School Day
October 11: Student Holiday, Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 13: National Stop Bullying Day, Wear Blue!
October 27: Fall Picture Day
October 29: 2 HOUR Early Release, End of 1st Quarter
November 1: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
November 2: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
Thank you to our award winning PTA and our amazing admin and staff for providing over 600 popsicles and 100 boxes of pizza to our students and families at the Herndon Community Center during Popsicles on the Playground!
Herndon Pyramid Night at HHS CANCELLED for Tonight
Wednesday, October 6
October 6 is International Walk to School Day. Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where it is safe to do so on Wednesday, October 6. HES has a bike rack near the front of the school.
If you walk or bike to school, come to the FRONT OF THE SCHOOL and sign the banner!
Heritage Months and Observances
September--National Hispanic Heritage Month. September 15, 2021 to October 15, 2021
October--Indigenous Peoples Day, October 11, 2021; LGBT History Month, Disability History and Awareness Month
November--Native American Heritage Month
February--Black History Month
March--Women’s History Month
April--Arab American History Month
May--Asian Pacific Islander History Month, Jewish American Heritage Month
June--LGBTQ+ PRIDE Month
LINK Holiday Program
We will offer 3 different dates to choose for receiving the food - Nov. 20, Dec. 11, and Dec. 18, from 10 am - 1pm. Registration will be online and limited. You MUST be pre-registered in order to receive assistance. You cannot be on more than one organization's holiday distribution list.
Sign up for the 2021 Holiday Program - https://fs10.formsite.com/XKyxYR/vxccgu09hq/index.html.
If you need help filling out the form, please contact our Parent Liaison, Raquel Snyder at 703-326-3103.
Food will be picked up at Christ the Redeemer in Sterling and for families with children 16 and others, gifts will be distributed at Herndon United Methodist. LINK serves families residing in Herndon, Sterling, and Ashburn.
Programa de Días Festivos LINK
Ofreceremos 3 fechas diferentes para escoger para recibir los alimentos: el 20 de noviembre, el 11 de diciembre y el 18 de diciembre, de 10am a 1pm. La registración será en línea y limitada. Ud. DEBE estar preinscrito para recibir asistencia. No puede estar en la lista de distribución de días festivos de más de una organización.
Regístrese para el programa de días festivos 2021: https://fs10.formsite.com/XKyxYR/vxccgu09hq/index.html
Si necesita ayuda para llenar el formulario, comuníquese con nuestra Enlace Familiar, Raquel Snyder al 703-326-3103.
Los alimentos se recogerán en Christ the Redeemer en Sterling y para las familias con niños de 16 y otras personas, los regalos se distribuirán en Herndon United Methodist. LINK atiende a familias que residen en Herndon, Sterling y Ashburn.
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.
Formularios para Almuerzos Gratis/Reducidos
Aunque todos los estudiantes de FCPS reciben comidas gratis este año, todavía deberá completarse la solicitud de comidas gratis / reducidas si necesita tarifas reducidas o gratuitas para tarifas deportivas externas, alquiler de instrumentos, etc. Los padres / tutores también deben completar el formulario de consentimiento para compartir información. Estos formularios se pueden encontrar aquí en https://www.fcps.edu/node/31049 O comuníquense con la Sra. Raquel al (703)326-3103
Meet our New Teacher
Anisha Goveas-Foti
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October 3-9, 2021
Weekly Character Strength: OPM: Being present and giving others my attention.
WHAT DOES OPM: Being present and giving others my attention MEAN? This element of the Other People Matter Mindset (OPM2) means that when I’m with other people, I’m present and give them my full attention.
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here.
Click here for the full explanation of OPM: being present and giving others my attention and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.
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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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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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