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Bee Hive
November 11, 2022
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Dates to Remember:
November 14 - 18: PTA Scholastic Book Fair
November 17: Book Fair, Literacy, and Math Family Fun Night, 5:30-7:30pm
November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL, OFFICE CLOSED
November 28: Classes resume
December 2: Picture Day Retakes
December 16: Last day before winter break, regular day of school
December 19 - January 2: NO SCHOOL, Winter Break
January 3, 2022: School resumes
2022-23 FCPS School Calendar
Kindergarten enjoyed the fresh air, pumpkin picking, and petting the animals on their field trip to Cox Farms!
 HES Lost and Found is Overflowing!
Dear Parents and Community,
Our lost and found is completely overflowing with jackets, sweaters, hoodies, lunch boxes, etc. that aren't labeled that were found in the school, on the playground, and even on the sports fields. If your items aren't labeled, we cannot get them back to you.
Step 1: What to put on the label?
CLEARLY label them. We have to be able to read them. Use duck tape, washable permanent marker, a sturdy luggage tag that cannot be pulled off, a baggie in an inside pocket where it will not fall out.
First and Last name
Phone number
School
Optional: bus # and/or teacher.
Step 2: Take a picture of it!
It will help you and your child remember exactly what it looks like and you may even email it to your child's teacher or the office staff to check for you.
If these items are not picked up they will be donated. We will let you know in our News You Choose when we are going to make a donation.
Step 3: Come into the school!
Check the Lost and Found. Remember! Most young children don't remember what their belongings look like even when we take them to the lost and found. Just come into the office and we can help you from there.
Step 4: Check with your child each evening
Make sure they came home with their belongings.
Madeline Pettey Recognized in FCPS Cares
 Congratulations to our second grade teacher, Madeline Pettey, for being recognized by her community in FCPS Cares for November 2022! Read more here.
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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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Parents and Community!
Nominate HES Staff for FCPS Outstanding Employees
Deadline is Thursday, November 18th
If you would like to nominate any of our Herndon Elementary staff members for 2022-23 Outstanding Employees, please click the links below to submit your nominations. You may nominate more than one person per category. Preliminary nomination only requires a detailed paragraph or two about how the employee demonstrates the required criteria. The 2nd round is more detailed but worth the effort to recognize the hard work and dedication our amazing faculty and staff put forth daily.
Herndon ES Operational Employee Nomination
Herndon ES Outstanding Teacher Nomination
Herndon ES Outstanding Leader Nomination
Herndon ES Outstanding NEW Teacher Nomination
Herndon ES Outstanding Principal Nomination
Herndon ES Outstanding Professional Employee Nomination
Thank you for taking the time to recognize the Herndon ES amazing & OUTSTANDING faculty and staff!
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HES counselor, Tiffany Bryant, Awards Liaison – tabryant@fcps.edu
Meet our newest Bees 🐝
November 14- November 18, 2022
Weekly Character Strength: Gratitude
WHAT DOES Gratitude mean: You are aware of and thankful for good things that happen.
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here.
Click here for the full explanation of Gratitude and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.
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PTA News
 PTA Scholastic Book Fair
November 14-18
100% of proceeds go to the field trip fund and NEW books for HES!
All students will visit the book fair twice - once to preview and once to shop
Join us for Family Night - Thursday 11/17 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Unfortunately, new this year, 6% sales tax will be added to all purchases.
(The state of Virginia has eliminated the tax-free book fairs)
eWallet is available! Set up a cash-free account for your student at:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/herndonelementaryschool
After the Fair, remaining eWallet funds are not returned to a credit card but instead become a gift card balance that can be used online with Scholastic or to fund an eWallet for a future Book Fair. Be sure to sign in with the same email used to create the eWallet.
Contact Bryn Caraway, book fair chairperson, with any questions:
bcaraway5@gmail.com
¡La feria del libro ya casi está aquí! 14-18 de noviembre
¡El 100% de los ingresos se destinan al fondo de excursiones y libros NUEVOS para HES!
Todos los estudiantes visitarán la feria del libro dos veces: una para dar una vista previa y otra para comprar.
Comparta con nosotros durante la Noche Familiar - Jueves 17 Nov de 5:30pm a 7:30pm
Desafortunadamente, este año se agregará un impuesto sobre las ventas del 6% a todas las compras.
(El estado de Virginia ha eliminado las ferias de libros libres de impuestos)
¡La billetera electrónica está disponible! Configure una cuenta para su estudiante sin tener que usar efectivo aquí:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/herndonelementaryschool
**Después de la Feria, los fondos restantes de la billetera electrónica no se devuelven a una tarjeta de crédito, sino que se convierten en un saldo de tarjeta de regalo que se puede usar en línea con Scholastic o para financiar una billetera electrónica para una futura Feria del Libro. Asegúrese de iniciar sesión con el mismo correo electrónico que utilizó para crear la billetera electrónica.**
Comuníquese con Bryn Caraway, presidente de la feria del libro, si tiene alguna pregunta:
bcaraway5@gmail.com
 Our Bee the Hive fundraiser and it is coming to a close. This is our no-fuss fundraiser that helps us keep things afloat and do great things throughout the year. Be sure and check if your employer participates in a donor match program. Benevity is commonly used match company used by many employers (like Google and Oracle). If your company utilizes this platform, be sure to look for us on there at Herndon Elementary School PTA. Go straight here to make a donation today.
How does your donation help?
- FCPS buses for field trips
- Learning experiences like our "Mad Science" assembly
- Teacher Grants reimbursing teachers for classroom supplies they purchase out of their own pockets
and so much more!
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far!
Volunteer help needed in the Library
Please reach out to the PTA if you have any spare time you can donate to the library to help our lovely Ms. Sarah re-shelve book returns. Even 30 minutes or an hour can be such a ginormous help. Reach out to Monica, our VP of Volunteers, for details herndonptavolunteers@gmail.com.
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for all the up-to-the-minute happenings with our hive.
FCPS News
 FCPS Calendar Survey Coming Soon!
In an annual planning process, Fairfax County Public Schools uses input from the community to help develop the school year calendar for the following year. The Calendar Survey will be sent to parents/caregivers, FCPS employees, and students in grades 7-12 next week. Visit our website for help filling out the survey. Our framework for creating the calendar is also available on that page to ensure transparency as we work to build a calendar that is inclusive and equitable.
See the 2022-23 School Year Calendar.
November Is National Family Engagement Month
National Family Engagement Month is a time when we are reminded that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. More than 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in the education of their child. Strong parental and family support is vital to students' well-being and success. FCPS has many resources for families designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.
The national standards for family-school partnerships include welcoming all families, communicating effectively, supporting student success, speaking up for every child, sharing power, and collaborating with the community.
Visit the links below for workshops and classes for families, and digital and printable resources for early childhood, mental health, military families, special education, multilingual supports, and wellness topics.
Family Liaisons
Did you know that every school has a family liaison? Herndon Elementary has two, Raquel Snyder and Yessenia Mendoza! Family liaisons welcome families who are new to the school and community, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can also help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.
If you have questions or would like more information, connect with HES Family Liaisons or visit the Family Liaison webpage for a list of region representatives.
Transportation and Daylight Saving Tips
On November 6, we turned our clocks back an hour for Daylight Saving Time (DST), resulting in darker evening commutes for students and families. With the change in time, extra safety measures should be taken when traveling home from school.
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) encourages “active” transportation to school. Fewer students being dropped off via Kiss-n-Ride, means fewer cars at schools, resulting in a safer school zone and less pollution.
Regardless of your transportation method, consider these safety and daylight saving tips.
Is Your Child Using Tutor.com?
Does your child need homework help or feedback on writing? How about a practice quiz to get ready for a test? Tutor.com is open to FCPS students in all grades, on demand, 24/7, at no cost to families! Tutors are available in multiple languages. Learn more.
Student Performance in Language Arts (Grades 1-6)
In the past, progress reports have indicated if a student has been assessed using materials below, on, or above grade level. This year, teachers will report student progress using the scale of 1-4 on the grade level language arts standards.
This change will help ensure that caregivers understand how students are progressing toward grade level standards and reading skills. It will also help teachers communicate about each student’s strengths, and in what areas they need to improve as they progress through elementary school.
Learn more about grading and reporting on our website. Parents/caregivers with elementary school students in grades 1-6 may also refer to the email FCPS sent yesterday.
Translations of progress reports are also available online.
FCPS Strategic Planning That Reaches All
The strategic planning process is a community-wide endeavor. Over the next few months there will be regular updates and many opportunities to share feedback or be involved in a community meeting. We want to be sure our community stays informed and has the opportunity to be involved. You can help! If you are a member of a community organization or group, consider signing up to be a key communicator during the strategic planning process.
Key communicators are active members of the community who people turn to for information. FCPS key communicators have an interest in sharing information about the school division and encouraging involvement. Key communicators will:
- Receive regular updates including news, information, future events, and engagement opportunities. These updates may be in the form of an email or may include toolkits and other collateral for public use.
- Share the information they receive with their group in a timely manner.
- Encourage group participation in engagement and feedback opportunities where appropriate and possible.
If you or someone from your organization would like to serve as an FCPS key communicator during the strategic planning process, please complete and submit this form by Monday, November 28.
Want to Work for FCPS? Subs, Monitors, and Others Needed!
FCPS will hold a virtual job fair on Wednesday, November 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. We are seeking those interested in positions as substitute teachers, substitute instructional assistants, student monitors, instructional assistants, public health attendants (PHAs), and public health training assistants (PHTAs). Register to attend or view current job openings.
$3,000 Signing Bonus for Bus Drivers
Job fairs will be held for those interested in becoming FCPS bus drivers on:
If you have questions, please call 571-423-3000 or email driveforfcps@fcps.edu.
Bonus Opportunities for Subs!
FCPS is always looking for kind and caring substitute teachers and substitute instructional assistants to ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers and instructional assistants need to be out of the classroom. Substitute teaching is a great opportunity for future teachers, stay-at-home parents, retirees, college students, part-time employees, and anyone who wants to make a difference.
FCPS has started offering bonuses for substitutes who are available to teach on high volume days. Also, substitutes who work more days will earn extra bonuses when they reach 50, 100, or 150 days worked in a school year. Visit the Substitute Teaching Employment Opportunities page for more information.
Substitute Teacher and Substitute Instructional Assistant information sessions are held virtually on Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Candidates will receive a link to the virtual information session via email the Monday before the session. Sign up for an information session.
Community Review Begins for Secondary World Languages Basal Resources
FCPS will adopt new Secondary (Grades 6-12) World Languages Basal Resources for the 2023-24 school year. Basal resources are the primary instructional resources used to teach a given subject. The process for selecting new resources includes an opportunity for the public to review the instructional materials being considered. Public review will run through Thursday, December 8. A review committee made up of community members, administrators, and teachers will meet in November and December to evaluate the materials under consideration as well as feedback from the community. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
FCPS Parent Resource Center
The FCPS Parent Resource Center offers a welcoming and engaging environment for families, educators, and community members. It provides access to information and resources to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
PRC Upcoming Webinar
To join the PRC email list and receive notices of upcoming webinars, sign up for their News You Choose newsletter.
Community News
Administrative Assistant Position Available
Do you like working with finances, budgets, ordering, and deadlines? Are you well organized, flexible, and a multi-tasker? Would you like to be in a busy, diverse, elementary school environment helping support our principal, assistant principals, kids, teachers, staff, and families?
If so, Herndon Elementary is looking for an Administrative Assistant! This is a 12-month position with great FCPS benefits. You would be working with kind, dedicated, and energetic staff. Please contact our principal, Candace Hunstad, at cjhunstad@fcps.edu.
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
Important Contact Information
Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:
- Health Room 703-326-3110
- Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Administration e-mail addresses:
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