Beginning on November 28, 2022 we will be adjusting our bell schedule in order to provide extra time to support students during advisory. The additional time will allow students the opportunity to receive additional academic support from teachers, complete missing assignments or retake an assessment when needed. The updated bell schedule will follow a true block format moving 3rd period to red days (periods 1,3,5,7) and 4th period to black days (2,4,6,8). Information regarding the modified schedule will be shared with your child in 4th period on November 18, 2022. Students will learn more about the adjusted bell schedule in Advisory on Friday, November 18th. To view the updated schedule, please click here.
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HMS Student Council will be serving slices of pie to teachers and staff on Monday November 21st to say thank you for all their hard work!
Please consider donating a homemade or store bought pie! Donations can be dropped of in the main office starting Nov. 14th- 21st
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 FCPS Food services will be serving a special Thanksgiving menu on Thursday November 17th.
View menu here!
📣LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS📣
Nominations will be/are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Herndon Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, 🔗please complete the nomination through this Google form link. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
🌟Outstanding Teacher 🌟
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
🌟Outstanding New Teacher🌟
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
🌟Outstanding New Principal🌟
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
🌟Outstanding Leader🌟
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals
🌟Outstanding Professional Employee🌟
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
🌟Outstanding Operational Employee🌟
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons
The deadline to submit a nomination is October 31- November 11.
If you have any questions, please contact Kim Negro at kanegro@fcps.edu.
 Don't miss this years Herndon's Got Talent Show and Food Drive on Thursday November 17th at 7pm! The event is free but we do ask for one item to donate to our food pantry! We have magicians, improv performers, singers, musicians and some special guests!
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The next Battle of the Books meeting will take place on November 15 during Block A of Night Hawk. If you like reading and playing games, you will enjoy Battle of the Books! |
The strategic planning process is a community-wide effort. There will be many opportunities to share feedback or participate in a community meeting. We want our community to stay informed and be involved. You can help!
If you are an active member of a community organization or group who people look to for information, please consider signing up to be a key communicator during the strategic planning process. FCPS key communicators should 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.
- 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 submit this form by Monday, November 28.
 In an annual planning process, FCPS 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.
Our framework for creating the calendar is available online to ensure transparency, as we work to build a calendar that is inclusive and equitable.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Student Performance in Language Arts (Grades 1-6)
- Family Engagement Resources
- School Board Presentation: Academic Matters
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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November:
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Nov. 14:Band Rehearsals (Aud, 2:30-3:15)
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Nov. 15:Fall Band Concert (Aud, 6-8pm)
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Nov. 16:Talent Show Dress Rehearsal (Aud, after school)
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Nov. 17:Talent Show and Food Drive (Aug, 6-9)
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Nov. 23-25:Holiday (Thanksgiving)
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No. 25: Native American Heritage Day
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