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October 8, 2021
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News from Herndon Elementary
Dates to Remember:
September 15-October 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
October 11: NO School for Students, Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 12: Positivity Project celebrate "Integrity", Wear Green!
October 13: National Stop Bullying Day, Wear Blue!
October 27: Fall Picture Day
October 27: PTA Spirit Night at Chipotle, 4-8 pm
October 29: 2 HOUR Early Release (2:05 pm) , End of 1st Quarter
November 1: NO School for Students, Teacher Workday
November 2: NO School for Students, Teacher Workday
November 11: 2 Hour Early Release (2:05 pm), Veteran's Day
 HES staff wore pink today in honor of breast cancer awareness month.
Monday, October 11th
NO School for Students
Monday, October 11, is a student holiday in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes and honors the beautiful traditions and cultures of Indigenous People, not just in America, but around the world.
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It's Time for a Parade!
We are pleased to announce Herndon Elementary’ s participation in the Herndon High School Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 16, 2021! The theme of the parade this year is “Herndon Goes Hollywood!” In honor of Herndon Elementary’ s 60th Anniversary, our students are invited to dress as 101 Dalmatians to honor the #1 Disney movie of 1961!
All HES students, parents and staff members are encouraged to participate!
Click here for the student registration and parent acknowledgement form . This form must be completed and returned to the school no later than, October 14, 2021.
We hope you can join us for this very fun tradition for the Town of Herndon! If you have questions, please contact Jaime Graham: jagraham@fcps.edu.
PTA Clubs are Back!
We are so happy to have our before school PTA sponsored clubs return for in-person participation! They will begin the week of October 19th. Chess will be in our library, Young Rembrandts Art in Mr. Henry's art room, and Yoga in the STEAM room. Check out the flyers and register today!
PTA Chess Before School Club Registration
PTA Yoga Before School Club Registration
PTA Young Rembrandts Art Before School Club Registration
Guidance for Student Sent Home
with COVID-Like Illness
With cold and flu season upon us, your child may be sent home from the care room after presenting COVID-like symptoms. We all want them back in the classroom as soon as they are well. Starting Monday, October 4, the Return to School form is no longer needed, we will follow the following guidelines.
Students may return to school when their symptoms have improved and they have not had a fever without fever-reducing medications for at least 24 hours, AND have at least one of the following:
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Proof of a Negative COVID-19 Test:
- PCR (test result from lab or physician)
- Rapid (test result from lab or physician)
- Home Test (picture of negative home test AND note from parent attesting the result is for the specific child and to the date the test was administered)
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Physician’s Note
Note from a healthcare provider following a clinical evaluation stating the cause of symptoms is not COVID-19 and clearing the child to return to school.
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Please note, if your child has been identified as a potential close contact or close contact to a positive case, your child will follow the guidance provided by the health department to be cleared to return to school.
If you have any questions about this new process, or how to navigate your child’s return to school, please call the office at 703-326-3100.
 StreamIN/CheckIN has begun in FCPS schools. This new option keeps students who are paused, quarantined, or isolated due to COVID-19 connected to the classroom. Curious about what the experience is like for teachers and students? Check out this brief video.
Learn more about StreamIN/CheckIN on the FCPS website.
SEL Screener
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) commits to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social and emotional learning (SEL). The screener provides information regarding students’ experiences and how staff can support their needs. SEL skills include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. The screener will review these skills, as well as students’ relationships, feelings of belonging, feelings about their school environment, and mood. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success.
Students in grades 3-12 will be screened during the week of October 11th. In these grade levels, students will reflect and report on their own skills and experiences. Screener data will only be accessible to teachers, administrators, and staff with legitimate educational interests. Results will be maintained in secure files and databases accessible only to these individuals. Screener results will be used with other data to inform practices for SEL skill development and mental wellness. Screener data will also help staff plan interventions for students with identified needs. Parents and guardians will receive an individualized report regarding their student’s screener results following each assessment window. School staff will be available to discuss results with families on planned support.
More information, including a short video about the SEL screener in FCPS and the screener questions, can be found on the SEL Screener webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43892). Please contact your student's school counselor or the school's test coordinator with questions.
Meet our New Teacher
Conner Rhodes
Staff Appreciation Donations Needed
The administrative team of Herndon Elementary would like to plan different ways to show our amazing staff our appreciation.
We would like to honor our school’s hard-working, dedicated teachers and the outstanding support staff with “door prizes” at our staff meetings throughout the year. We love to receive gift cards in any amount.
As an administrative team, we feel grateful to work with such dedicated and thoughtful professionals. Every staff member is an asset to our school, and we are lucky to have them be part of our Herndon Elementary family.
If you would like to donate, please send all donations in your child’s Thursday folder in an envelope addressed to Mrs. Hunstad or Mrs. Baxter. Please label your donation with your child’s name and you will also receive a thank you from the administrative team.
Thank you for all that you do to support our Bees!
October 10-16, 2021
Weekly Character Strength: Integrity
WHAT DOES Integrity mean: You are honest and speak the truth. You present yourself genuinely and sincerely.
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here.
Click here for the full explanation of integrity and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.
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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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