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Bee Hive
August 19, 2022
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Dates to Remember:
August 22: First Day of School
September 2-5: NO School, Labor Day Break
2022-23 FCPS School Calendar
Meet our HES Admin Team!
 From left to right: Assistant Principal Greg Brotemarkle, Princpal Candace Hunstad, and Assistant Principal Elizabeth Baxter.
Administrator Avenue
Dear Bee Families,
We have had an amazing week welcoming staff and students back to the building. Thank you for attending our Welcome Back Bus Tour and Back to School Bash. There was so much joy and love in the building having our students return back to us yesterday!
We wanted to take the time out to thank our PTA for the pizza, water, popsicles, and deejay. We had a blast and the weather was perfect. More special thanks you to Trinity Presbyterian Church for helping beautify our grounds along with our technology teacher Mr. Mosley.
We have been working hard on hiring. We were able to hire our final Spanish Immersion teacher and a classroom monitor. We are still in need of two classroom monitors and two Special Education teachers. If you know of any possible candidates please encourage them to send their resumes to one of us.
The FCPS Facilities office has started grounds work on our Pre-K and Special needs playground by paving the area. We will continue to keep you updated with our progress.
Only 3 more sleeps until the 1st day of school and we can’t wait! You will be allowed to walk your student to class on the first 2 days of school. Please give them a quick hug and goodbye. Our teachers are ready to set their routines and procedures for the coming year. Please also make sure you have communicated with your child’s teacher how your student will be going home.
Do you think our staff is as great as we do? Give them some appreciation by submitting an FCPS Cares.
As always, we are a team! Please reach out with any questions or compliments you would like to share.
Warmly,
Candace J. Hunstad Elizabeth Baxter Greg Brotemarkle
Proud Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
First Day of School
Monday, August 22
We are looking forward to welcoming our students to HES on the first day of school which is Monday, August 22, 2022! Our bell schedule is 9:20am - 4:05pm.
If your child rides the bus, FCPS transportation sent an eNotify with your child's bus information on August 12. Parents are asked to review their ParentVue account for updates.
Primer dia de escuela
lunes, 22 de agosto
Esperamos dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes a HES el primer día de clases, que es el lunes 22 de agosto de 2022. Nuestro horario de campana es de 9:20 am a 4:05 pm.
Si su hijo viaja en el autobús, el transporte de FCPS ha enviado una notificación electrónica con la información del autobús de su hijo el 12 de agosto. Se les pide a los padres que revisen su cuenta de ParentVue para obtener actualizaciones.
Kiss & Ride, Bus Loop, and End of the Day Student Pickup Important Information
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Herndon ES takes the safety and security of all of our students, staff, families, bus drivers, and other Kiss and Ride drivers very seriously. There is a specific system in place for Kiss & Ride that we all need to follow.
- Always wait until a staff member is present and you are at the designated area to let your child out of the car.
- Do not attempt to pass another car or bus, enter the bus loop, or let your child out of the car at a different location during this time.
- The speed bumps were installed to slow us down. We want everyone to enter and exit safely.
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If you choose to use Kiss & Ride, plan ahead. It takes time and it cannot be rushed. So, please enter with patience, follow the system, and everyone will be safe and less frustrated.
- Need to check your child out at the end of the day? If you know in advance, please send in a note so that the teacher is aware. Please come to the office no later than 3:30pm. It is very busy in the classrooms as the teachers and students are closing out the end of the day.
Thank you!
Bus Delay Notification System
Stay up-to-date on school bus arrivals with FCPS' bus delay notification system. This system provides parents with timely notification of late bus route information. Parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the FCPS Mobile App to receive the delayed bus report. Morning route information will be available until noon. Afternoon bus route information will be available from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
E-Notify (School Messenger) email messages will also be sent to announce bus delays. Need assistance or have questions? Contact the Transportation office listed for your school. For any concerns after hours (after 5:30 p.m.), contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Visit the FCPS Transportation page for more information.
Safety Drill Message for Parents & Guardians
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The first month of school is full of learning and establishing community and routines. In addition, we are required to instruct students on emergency preparedness drills throughout the school year.
Every school in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has in place crisis management and emergency preparedness plans, designed with the help of the school system’s security planning staff, local law enforcement, and emergency management officials. Plans are regularly reviewed and updated. The plans include procedures to respond to critical incidents, like fire and tornadoes, and we practice these drills regularly.
These drills are short and precise so that our students and staff are familiar with the procedures in the event of an emergency. Below you will find a list of the safety routines that we practice throughout the year.
Type of Drill: Required Frequency
Fire Safety Drills:
Once a week during the first 20 days of school
Once a month from October-June
Lockdown Drill:
One lockdown drill in the first 20 days of school
One additional lockdown drill after the first 60 days of school
Tornado Drill
Once a year in March (second semester)
Bus Emergency Drill
One during the first 30 instructional days of the first semester and the other during the first 30 instructional days of the second semester.
Application Must be Submitted for FCPS Free and Reduced Meals
IMPORTANT:
For the past two years, the federal government has provided no-cost meals to all public school students without the need to complete the annual Free and Reduced-Price Meal application.
The extension of the no-cost meals benefit to all students EXPIRED at the end of the 2021-22 school year, meaning families MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND BE APPROVED to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year. The application for the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program is now available online.
Se debe presentar la solicitud para las comidas gratis y a precio reducido de FCPS
IMPORTANTE:
Durante los últimos dos años, el gobierno federal ha brindado comidas sin costo a todos los estudiantes de las escuelas públicas sin la necesidad de completar la solicitud anual de Comidas Gratuitas ya Precio Reducido.
La extensión del beneficio de comidas sin costo para todos los estudiantes EXPIRÓ al final del año escolar 2021-22, lo que significa que las familias DEBEN PRESENTAR UNA SOLICITUD Y SER APROBADA para ser elegible para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido para el año escolar 2022-23 . La solicitud para el programa de Comidas Gratis ya Precio Reducido ya está disponible en línea.
FCPS Food and Nutrition Services
Elementary School Student Food Prices
Student Breakfast $1.75 each
Student Lunch $3.50 each
Milk (unflavored 1% or fat-free, flavored fat-free) $.60 each
Bottled Water (16.9 oz) $1.00 each
Fruit or Vegetable (1/2 cup) $1.00 each
*Students have the option to pack their own food and bring it to school.
Parents, We Need Your Consent
We need parental permission in order for your child to use the Herndon Elementary digital resources which can be used for classwork on their laptop. Without your permission, they will not be able to use them. Please fill out the permission form here.
Padres, necesitamos su consentimiento
Necesitamos el permiso de los padres para que su hijo use los recursos digitales de Herndon Elementary que se pueden usar para el trabajo de clase en su computadora portátil. Sin su permiso, no podrán utilizarlos. Por favor complete el formulario de permiso aquí.
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HES Change in Transportation Form
Our Herndon Elementary website has a Change in Transportation form for your convenience! The link on the homepage. Click here for the form.
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School Supply Lists
Grade level supply lists for the upcoming school year can be found on our website under each grade levels page.
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New FCPS Cell Phone use Expectations
Parents need to review the Student Rights and Responsibilities and sign the form.
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Meet our newest Bees 🐝
Register for Pre-K at HES
 
 Join our hive! We are hiring for the following:
Classroom Monitors
Special Education Teachers
Literacy Council of Norther Virginia Fall 2022 In-Person English Classes
In-person and online classes are available. All in-person students and instructors must show proof of an initial course of vaccination against COVID-19 and at least one booster, if they are eligible. If you are not vaccinated, you may take an online class. Online classes require online registration. LCNV will continue to comply with local and site-specific COVID-19 regulations as they are determined. Cash, check, credit card or money order payment due at sign-up. No refunds or payment transfers| Make checks payable to LCNV | Fee includes books, assessments and supplemental services | All dates subject to change | No children unless otherwise indicatedAll classes are $85 unless otherwise indicated.
Beginning English Classes
Family English Classes
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 2022-2023 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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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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Important Contact Information
Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:
- Health Room 703-326-3110
- Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Administration e-mail addresses:
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