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January 12 - Setting the Conditions for Healthy Tech Use at Home and School, 7:00 pm, Lecture Hall
January 17 - Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs, 6:00 pm, Lecture Hall
January 17 - Scholarship "Lunchshops" for Seniors, All Lunches, College & Career Center
January 18- Free Tutoring with HUMC, Virtual
January 20 - Orchestra Spirit Day, 7:00 am - 9:00 pm, Chick-fil-A, North Point Village
January 25 - End of Second Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
January 26, 27 - Student Holiday (Professional Workday)
February 20 - No School, Presidents' Day
FCPS Calendar
Events
Scholarship "Lunchshops" for Seniors
Do you need help searching for a scholarship, which to apply to, how to find the application, or what you need to complete the application? If so, come to the College & Career Center Tuesdays 11:15am – 1:15pm (all lunch blocks) during the month of January! No need to sign up; grab your lunch and make it a scholarship working lunch.
HUMC Free Tutoring Program
TGFT will remain virtual for the start of the 2022-23 school year, with sessions being held every Wednesday. Information regarding the program can be found on our website: herndonumc.org/tgft. As in the past, we offer assistance in all math subjects, chemistry, and physics. We want to help your students be successful this year! Additional information available here.
High School Academy Open Houses
FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in mid-January. A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses.
Learn more and find the calendar of Academy Open Houses.
Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Herndon HS Lecture Hall
An adults only discuss on what knowledge and information do you have to engage in meaningful conversation with your children about drugs?
You will:
- Understand basic info about alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and opioids
- List what you can do as a caregiver
- Identify & connect with community resources
Presented by: FCPS Student Safety & Wellness Office. See the flyer (English, Spanish) for additional information.
Orchestra Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A
What - Herndon HS Orchestra Spirit Day
Where - Chick-fil-A, North Point Village, Reston
When - 7:00 am - 9:00 pm on Friday January 20th, 2023
Mention you are there to support HHS Orchestra, and 25% of the proceeds will go towards the school orchestra to offset expenses. Flyer available.
You can: Drive through, Call ahead, or Use their CFA Mobile App (mention HHS Orchestra in special instructions), then pick up your yummy food!
January 25-27: Quarter End, Early Release and Student Holiday
As a reminder, Wednesday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 26, for a staff development day and Friday, January 27, for a teacher workday. See Herndon's 2 Hour Early Release schedule for the day. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Class of 2023 All Night Grad Party News & Information:
Buy a ticket for your senior students now! https://herndonang.org/tickets%2Freservation-form
Please note that you can also order your Senior’s yard sign and buy raffle tickets for priority graduation seating with the same form.
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1/26/23 - Thursday - 1:00-9:00 pm - Escape Room, 406 Elden Street - Book with promo code ANGescape23 and proceeds will go to our party.
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1/29/23 - Sunday - 7:00 pm - ANG info meeting - virtual on Zoom
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1/31/23 - Tuesday - Spirit Night at MOD Pizza
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2/14/23 – Candygrams for Valentine’s Day ~ Flyer available here.
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3/21/23 - Tuesday - 11:00 am - 9:00 pm - Aslin Tap Room - 767 Elden Street - proceeds all day and Guest Cicerones in the evening.
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Date TBD - now aiming for a Saturday in March - Community Casino Night - The Breeze, 781 Station Street - details coming soon.
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4/9/23 to 5/7/23 - We’ll be having another Pampered Chef fundraiser ~ stay tuned for details!
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https://herndonang.org/, hhsang2023@gmail.com
Strategic Planning Community Forums
Strategic Planning Community Forums Scheduled Beginning January 30, FCPS will host a series of community forums as part of our Strategic Plan development process. The completed schedule and locations for the sessions are posted on FCPS' Strategic Planning webpage.
Academic Advising and Course Selection for 2023-24
Academic Advising Season has begun! Starting January 2023, students will meet individually with their school counselor to choose their courses for the 2023-24 school year. It is so important that parents and students are informed of their academic options. Families are encouraged to talk with current teachers for their recommendations for next school year. Just like last year, students will choose classes via their SIS Student accounts. After the students choose their courses via their accounts, they will meet with their counselor to confirm the selections. In January, parents can view the course selections via their SIS Parent account. If you do not have an active account, please contact Student Services to obtain a login.
It is important for students to choose a course load that will challenge them and help prepare them for their post-secondary endeavors while also allowing for balance with their extracurricular and personal commitments. We take academic advising and course selection seriously and encourage students to seek input from current teachers, school counselor, and their parents as they make course selections. It is important that your student base their choices on their strengths and interests and with their post-secondary plans in mind.
The timeline for academic advising and course selection can be found here (English, Spanish).
Rising Senior Academic Advising and Course Selection
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January 13-30 - School counselors will meet with rising seniors and junior ELLs Level 1 & 2 individually through their English 11 and ELD Level 3 classes to discuss graduation requirements, academic opportunities and course selection options. The schedule is available here.
Information
Serve Up Success! In an FCPS Food Nutrition Services Career
The culinary world of FCPS can place you on a pathway to outstanding opportunities.
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| Excellent Benefits
» Paid training
» Paid school holidays
» Health insurance, life insurance, paid sick leave, and retirement plan
» Full-time benefits for part-time work
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| Excellent Perks
» Summer work available
» Lunch and uniforms provided
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| Requirements
» Have access to transportation
» Previous food experience a plus
» Pass background check
» Eligible to work in the U.S.
» Negative TB test results within 12 months
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| Additional Details
» Call 703-813-4800 or see flyer
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| Apply Online: www.fcps.edu/careers
» Click on Current Job Openings
» Click on Operational Staff Opportunities
» In the search box, type in “Food Services”
Submit Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications
The free meal program for students ended in June of 2022. This school year, students are being charged for breakfast and lunch from the school cafeteria.
Families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for this school year. Interested families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application as soon as possible. The online application is available in multiple languages (English, Spanish).
Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes. Schools also benefit from funding opportunities based on Free and Reduced Price Meal application numbers.
If you need help completing the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application, please contact our Family Liaisons, Maria Rottmann DeBarrios at 703.810.2222 or Martha Torres at 703.810.2261/2234.
FCPS CARES
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Herndon High School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
Resources
From our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
New Year’s Resolutions
In December, many people will head to their local Target or Michaels to find a new planner. The crisp, fresh feeling of new paper to write new and improved goals gets some of us excited. When thinking of your goals consider making them SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound), this method breaks your goals down into specific objectives and makes it easier for you to track your progress. What goals would you like to share with your child, to show them examples of healthy adult introspection? Introspection, looking within, is necessary to learn how to manage stress in a healthy manner. What regular coping skills can be implemented into your daily/ weekly routine? Some goals may be physical, spiritual, financial, or emotional. Would it be easier to have serious conversations over a family dinner? Or maybe regular family dinners, spark joy and connection that’s often missing.
Research has shown that family therapy is the best treatment option for young people who misuse drugs and alcohol (SAMHSA). Many people use drugs to manage life’s hardships when they feel disconnected from themselves or others. The opposite of addiction is connection, and young people benefit from connection with their families. Families who have a common mission based on autonomy and openness instead of secrecy and silence thrive. Families teach young people how to manage stress when they communicate honestly and openly with one another. Learning how to manage stress early in life could be a major factor in whether or not a young person decides to use drugs.
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
Sources & Resources
For further Information & support: Diana Vera, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, dpvera@fcps.edu.
From Student Services
If you or someone you care about needs help or is in crisis, TAKE ACTION!
If you are concerned about yourself or someone you care about:
If you or someone you care about is in crisis:
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Call the Crisis Link Hotline at 703-527-4077 or text NEEDHELP to 85511
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Chat online with a specialist using the Lifeline Chat
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Call Children’s Regional Crisis Response (CR2) - 571-364-7390
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Go to the nearest emergency room at your local hospital
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Call or go to Fairfax County CSB Community Emergency/Crisis Services (703) 573-5679
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Call 911
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