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 March 5-10 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
Calendar
March 08 - Band Pre-Assessment Concert, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
March 08 - Free Tutoring with HUMC, Virtual
March 09 - PTSA Speaker Series: Transgender Inclusivity in Schools, 7:00 pm
March 10 - Music for Mental Health Concert, 7:30pm, HHS Auditorium
March 17 - Orchestra Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A, 7:00 am - 9:00 pm, Chick-fil-A, North Point Village, Reston
March 21 - NOVA Information Sessions, 6:30pm, Virtual
March 24 - Donut Fridays, 7:30-8:05 am, Gym Lobby
March 25 - Rise Against Hunger 2023, 9:00 am, HHS Cafeteria
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Support the "Teacher Lunch" Fund
The HHS PTSA is asking for your support to help celebrate the teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week in May. Please contribute to the "Teacher Lunch" fund so we can bring the whole staff of 250 a catered lunch on May 5th!
Click here to make a tax-deductible donation now:
https://herndonhighschool.memberhub.com/store/items/62333
 Herndon HS Band Pre-Assessment Concert
Come and attend the Herndon Band Concert on Wednesday March 8th at 7 pm! We will have all concert bands performing - Symphonic Band, Symphonic Winds and Wind Ensemble.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the HHS Auditorium
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.
PTSA Speaker Series: Transgender Inclusivity in Schools
Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Ær Queen (they/them) is a trans non-binary and autistic General Music teacher at Braddock Elementary School in Annandale, Virginia. This is their 8th year teaching General Music, and they are a proud alum of Shenandoah Conservatory where they earned their Bachelor of Music in Music Education.
Ær is passionate about helping educators view the importance of gender inclusivity in schools through the first-person lens of a practicing transgender teacher, and they have presented at numerous conferences throughout the United States including 11 state MEAs, the VEA Summit for Racial and Social Justice, and the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity—National Summit for Educational Equity.
In their classroom, they do everything they can to make sure that their students know they are loved, cared for, and included from the moment they enter the classroom. Ær works on being intersectional and anti-racist in their teaching practice and was recognized as a quarterfinalist for the 2022 and 2023 Grammy Music Educator AwardsTM
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From the PTSA
Scholarship Opportunity
The PTSA is proud to offer two $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors. For the application and details, visit Naviance, College Tab, Scholarship Search. Questions? Email herndonptsa@gmail.com.
College Partnership Program (CPP)
Application open for 9th/10th graders
The SY 2023-24 application is open now through March 10, 2023, for 9th and 10th graders to apply for Herndon’s CPP group. CPP is an FCPS College Success Program designed to support students who are from populations that are traditionally underrepresented in college, such as first in the family to attend college in the U.S., economically disadvantaged, students of color, students with disabilities, English language learners, and immigrant students. The application is available at www.tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2023 with a deadline of 11:59 pm March 10, 2023. Click HERE for further details. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Peirce or to the student’s counselor.
Music for Mental Health Concert
Friday, March 10, 2023 at 7:30pm in the HHS Auditorium
http://evite.me/XFdSafQPbA
You are invited to come hear a wonderful night of music shared by talented student singers and instrumentalists as they use their gifts to raise awareness and support for Our Minds Matter.
Our Minds Matter (OMM) is a student-led movement to change school culture around mental health. Since its founding in 2012, OMM has envisioned a world where all teens are equipped with mental health education, resources, and support so that they never die by suicide. OMM has worked toward this vision by building and supporting a network of student-led mental health clubs in middle and high schools. The organization is based in the DC-area, and supports over 100 clubs in this region, including at Herndon High School.
Funds raised through the concert will benefit the greater OMM organization. To learn more and to make a donation to OMM, visit: https://bit.ly/omm-give
From the Library
The library is a busy place! We love working with classes to develop research skills, helping them create products that show their learning (lots of students creating podcasts lately), and enticing them with a wide variety of books. Many students take advantage of our before and after-school hours to get work done or catch up with friends. Are your students conducting research in their classes? Please remind your students that there are fantastic research supports available through their HHS Library course on Schoology and that they can always reach us at hhs_library@fcps.edu to schedule one-on-one support.
Strategic Plan: Make Your Students’ Voice Count!
Strategic Planning is in process and will incorporate feedback from school staff, families, students, and community partners and organizations. Please encourage your students to participate in this unique opportunity to share their voices.
FCPS is currently seeking secondary students in grades 7-12 who are interested in participating in a Strategic Plan focus group. This focus group provides an opportunity to share feedback in a small group with other FCPS students and a trained facilitator. FCPS is hosting four virtual focus groups for secondary students in February and March:
- March 16, 3:30-5 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m.
Interested students should check their email for a form to sign up for the focus groups. Students will be asked to provide their student ID, so their parents/caregivers can be identified and contacted to ask for consent to participate.
If you have any questions about the student focus groups or you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact strategicplan@fcps.edu.
Register Now to Attend a Community Forum!
Check out the schedule of Community Forums and register for the one that is most convenient for you. Community Forums will provide every resident an opportunity to participate in and influence the direction of FCPS’ Strategic Plan, prior to its completion and formal adoption by the School Board. Learn more about our strategic planning process.
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 March 17, 2023
Mention you are there to support HHS Orchestra, and 25% of the proceeds will go towards the school orchestra to offset expenses.
You can: Drive through, Call ahead, or Use their CFA Mobile App (mention HHS Orchestra in special instructions) , then pick up your yummy food! Flyer available here.
Virtual FCPS Military Night (HS)
FCPS Virtual Military Night is March 20, 2023 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. FCPS students and families will learn about the various pathways available, including enlistment, ROTC, Senior Military Colleges, and Service Academies. The Google Site associated with the event is live and registration is open!
Direct link to Google Site: tinyurl.com/fcpsmilitarynight
Please disseminate the PDF flyer advertising the event. Any questions can be directed to Karen Huffman at kshuffman@fcps.edu.
NOVA Virtual Information Sessions for FCPS Families
NOVA will present to FCPS seniors and their families; learn about the opportunities, degrees, certificate programs, numerous services and resources designed to connect seniors to NOVA. Click HERE for NOVA flyer.
Class of 2023 All Night Grad Party News & Information:
Graduation is only 99 days away! Buy a ticket for your senior students now! ANG Tickets
Please note that you can also order your Senior’s yard sign and buy raffle tickets for priority graduation seating with the same form and/or on the website.
Upcoming Events
We’d love help with PR-publicity- marketing – contact hhsang2023@gmail.com to volunteer.
We’re happy to accept donations at any time, from friends or family or your place of business: https://herndonang.org/donations
https://herndonang.org/, hhsang2023@gmail.com
Rise Against Hunger 2023
Help fight global hunger! Herndon HS and Herndon UMC are again offering a food packing event on Saturday, March 25. The goal is to pack over 30,000 meals in three hours. All are welcome to help, just sign up for a shift at http://events.riseagainsthunger.org/HerndonCommunity2023. Donations will go to support meals and Rise Against Hunger's in country efforts. Learn more about Rise Against Hunger at riseagainsthunger.org. Flyer for the event is available.
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