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May 27, 2022
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News from Herndon Elementary
Dates to Remember:
May 30: Memorial Day Holiday, NO SCHOOL
June 3: 6th Grade Celebration
June 6: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 6:30pm at Herndon Middle School
June 7: Field Day
June 8: 6th Grade Talent Show, 6:00pm
June 10: Last Day of School, 2 Hour Early Release at 2:05pm
2022-23 FCPS School Calendar
Administrator Avenue
Dear Bee Family,
We share in your grief, fear, and frustration about the tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday. These events impact us all in personal ways. One thing we all have in common is our condemnation of these senseless acts of violence.
Another thing we have in common is our commitment to keeping our schools, and the students and employees within them, safe. FCPS and HES work to make critical safety upgrades to our buildings, plan and practice day-to-day safety and security measures, and respond swiftly to any concern or possible event.
We also know that our students need care, support, and understanding as they learn about acts of gun violence. We have that support in place and encourage everyone to use them. Here are a few additional resources for you and your family. Your child may also have questions and concerns after learning about this tragic news. The National Association of School Psychologists has a helpful resource (in multiple languages) for families and educators to support them when talking with students about school violence. If you or your child need additional support, please reach out to one of our clinical team members, Ms. Bryant, Ms. Correas, Mr. Falkey or Mrs. Wotherspoon.
Student Safety and Wellness
We stand together, as a HES community and in solidarity with the Robb Elementary School community.
As always, we are a team. Please let us know what questions you might have.
Warmly,
Candace J. Hunstad Elizabeth Baxter Yaara Crane
Proud Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Student Intention Forms for 2022-23
Parents, we need your help in projecting our total enrollment for the next school year. For families NOT returning to Herndon ES in the fall of 2022-23, please complete the form by 5/31/22.
Student Intentions for 2022-2023 School Year - English
Intenciones del Alumno para Año Escolar 2022-23
Necesitamos el total de alumnos registrados para próximo año escolar. Si su alumno NO volverá a Herndon ES, por favor complete hasta el 31 de mayo.
Student Intentions for 2022-2023 School Year - Spanish
Herndon ES Countdown to the End of the School Year
Please join us in a creative countdown to the end of the school year! Students are encouraged to follow the calendar and join in the fun activities for each day until the last day of school. This is purely optional.
The last day of school is June 10th and is a 2 HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL, at 2:05 pm.
Summer School at Herndon ES
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
The following Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) summer programs are being held at Herndon Elementary School: Bridge to Kindergarten, SOAR, Young Scholars. All of these programs are exempt from licensure as per § 22.1-289.030 of the Code of Virginia and have no direct oversight by the Virginia Department of Education.
Thank you,
Jaime Graham
Herndon Elementary School
Summer School Site Director
Summer Office Hours
June 13-August 10
9am-12pm*
Closed June 20 and July 4
Please call 703-326-3100 for an afternoon appointment or email:
segoodwin@fcps.edu
Information available on our website
herndones.fcps.edu
Summer School Hours
July 11-July 29 9:40am-1:40pm
Thank you and have a great summer!
Back to School 2022-23
Mark your calendars!
Thursday, August 18th Welcome Back Bus Tour
Starting at 10:45 in the morning
Thursday, August 18th Back to School Bash
4:00 Orientation for Kindergarten and New Families to Herndon in Gym
4:00 EAC Orientation in Classrooms
5:15 1st Session grades K-6
6:15 2nd Session grades K-6
Last evening, HES had their first Chorus and Band concert in two years! It was a joyous evening filled with wonderful music, family, and friends! Thank you to our music teachers Mr. Covington and Ms. Chaapel, and our band teacher Mrs. Adams!
PTA News...
 Busy Bees
Shining a spotlight on some of our familiar faces, our wonderful admin team: Proud Principal, Mrs. Hunstad and energetic Assistant Principals, Mrs. Baxter and Mrs. Crane.
FIVE FAST FACTS
- What is your favorite part of the job?
- Mrs. Hunstad: The students and people I work with. I love this community.
- Mrs. Baxter: This community is one of a kind. Seeing the smiles on students' faces, getting their sweet hugs and watching them grow is incredible! The way our staff connects with our students and are always learning to help their students is powerful!
- Mrs. Crane: I love interacting with the kids. They are creative, enthusiastic and fun!
- If you didn't work in a school, what do you imagine you might do instead?
- Mrs. Hunstad: Flight attendant. I love to travel.
- Mrs. Baxter: An athletic trainer for our Washington Commanders (my undergraduate degree was Exercise Science).
- Mrs. Crane: I always dreamed of being an airplane pilot, but I'm sadly not tall enough.
- What is your favorite song?
- Mrs. Hunstad: Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder.
- Mrs. Baxter: One of my go-to songs is On The Floor by Jennifer Lopez! Such a good beat and makes me want to dance when I hear it!
- Mrs. Crane: The early 2000s speak to me!
- What is your favorite children's book?
- Mrs. Hunstad: The Monster At The End Of The Book by Grover from Sesame Street.
- Mrs. Baxter: So many to choose from, but the one I always loved to read to students is The Dot.
- Mrs. Crane: Ada Twist, Scientist and the rest of the series are my modern favorites. When I was a kid I could have read the Chronicles of Narnia over and over. I still have the same copies 30 years later.
- What is a fun fact about you?
- Mrs. Hunstad: I'm an only child.
- Mrs. Baxter: My Mom put me in dance when I was three because I was so uncoordinated. I loved it so much that I continued to dance through college and still get to share that passion through teaching at a dance studio where I live.
- Mrs. Crane: I have a fraternal twin sister.
PTA Sponsored Summer Camp
Join two of our awesome teachers - Mr. Henry & Mr. Johnson - for a week of summer fun, fitness, creativity and learning.
Where: Herndon Elementary School
When: June 13-17
Time: 8:30-12:30
Fee: $100 per child
Check out the link for more details:
Click here to register.
 Click here for the May 27, 2022 edition of the Herndon Elementary News!
HES Lost and Found is Overflowing
Our Herndon ES lost and found has moved to the cafeteria near the main office! Parents, please encourage your student to check for any missing items by the last day of school. You are also welcome to come during school hours to check. Always remember to label your child's belongings. Items not picked up by the last day of school, June 10 will be donated.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-23 School Year
We're excited to welcome our newest Herndon ES Bees for next year! A child may enter kindergarten for this coming school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2022.
If you have not registered your child, we are scheduling appointments for all rising kindergartners. We have Spanish translators in the office and can arrange for other languages as well. Please click here to begin the registration process now or contact Shermin Sirajudin, our Student Information Assistant, by email at ssirajudin@fcps.edu or by phone at 703-326-3100.
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
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Important Contact Information
Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:
- Health Room 703-326-3110
- Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Administration e-mail addresses:
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