Updates from Herndon Middle School 1/23/2023

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 01/23/2023 04:00 PM EST

PTA Mobile/ In-Store Spirit Day Feb.6th

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Monday February 6, 2023

7:00am-9:00pm

Come support the Herndon Middle School by placing a Mobile Pickup, Mobile Drive-thru, Mobile Curbside, or Mobile Delivery order.

You get to enjoy a great meal and Herndon Middle School will receive a donation of 25% of today's Mobile sales that have your Herndon Middle or Spirit Event mentioned in the special instructions when ordering.

Ordering in the store or drive-thru, let the order taker know you are here for the Spirit Event.

 

Chick-fil-a at North Point Village

1494 North Point Village Center

Reston, VA 20194

Wed. January 25th, 2- Hour Early Release Bell Schedule

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No School January 26-27

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There will be no school on January 26-27 due to teacher work day. 

Sponsor a Yearbook

It's not too late to sponsor a yearbook for a student in need. Go to yearbookforever.com to purchase. All sales end this Wednesday!! 

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Last Chance: Yearbook

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Yearbook sales are coming to an end! We will hold ONE LAST CASH sale day on Wednesday January 25th during lunches. You can still buy your yearbooks online this week at myschoolbucks or yearbookforever.com! Don't miss out!

School Board Reviews Draft School Year Calendar Options

FCPS Calendar Development

At their January 17 work session, the School Board discussed draft calendars that were created for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years. Draft calendars were developed using the following criteria as a framework:

  • Federal, state, and Virginia Department of Education guidance.
  • Superintendent’s priorities.
  • School Board input.
  • Student absentee data.
  • Staff absentee data.
  • Surrounding jurisdictions’ calendars.
  • Survey results.
  • Calendar Feedback Committee input.

You may view the draft calendars and other related documents in Boarddocs. The calendars will be presented as new business during the School Board meeting on Thursday, January 26. The Board is scheduled to vote on the calendars during their meeting on Thursday, February 9. 

Watch a recording of today’s Work Session. Get information on FCPS' calendar development process.

FY 2023-24 Proposed Budget Highlights

At the January 12 School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid proposed a budget for FY 2024 that focuses on attracting and retaining teachers and staff, initiatives aimed at closing the achievement gap for all students, and gives our youngest learners a strong start, including investments for special education students impacted during the pandemic.

The FY 2024 Proposed Budget totals $3.5 billion—a net increase of $249.6 million or 7.6% over the FY 2023 Approved Budget. Nearly 86% of the budget is targeted at instruction. The Proposed Budget focuses on several key areas:

  • Innovative investments that close the achievement gap for all students:
    • Equitable access to literacy.
    • Increased access to PreK programming.
    • Supports for students with special education needs. 
    • Funding for students in Advanced Academic Programs.
    • Changing student enrollment needs.
    • Increase in student and family supports, including access to middle school athletic opportunities that support student well-being. 
  • Continuation of green investments.
  • Increased security measures.
  • Proposed increases in employee compensation.

Watch Dr. Reid’s presentation to the board. Access the presentation slides on Boarddocs.

Calendar Reminders

January:

  • 25: End of Quarter- 2 Hour Early Release 
  • 26: Teacher Work Day- No School
  • 27: Teacher Work Day- No School

February:

  • 6-10: Counselor Appreciation Week 
  • 7:Theater Booster Meetings (Drama room , 7:30pm)
  • 8-11: District XII Honors Choir (Fri. field trip)
  • 15: NJHS Meeting (café, 2:20-3:20)
  • 15: Picture day Retakes during lunches