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Bee Hive
June 16, 2023
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Dates to Remember:
June 20-August 9: Summer Office Hours, June 20 - August 9, 10am-12pm
June 19: School Closed, Juneteenth Holiday
July 3 and 4: School Closed, 4th of July Holiday
July 13: Free Book Giveaway at Parkridge Apartments, 10am - 1pm
August 17: Back to School Bash and Open House!
August 21: First Day of School
Herndon ES website
2022-23 FCPS School Calendar
2023-24 FCPS School Calendar
Administrator Avenue
Dear Bee Families,
As we approach the end of another remarkable year at HES, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments and growth of our wonderful students. It has been an absolute privilege to lead and serve this incredible school and witness the dedication and enthusiasm displayed by both our students and our exceptional staff. Throughout the year, we have worked tirelessly to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that fosters academic excellence and personal development.
We are proud to share that our students have achieved numerous milestones this year, both academically and socially. From the enthusiasm they exhibited during our career fair to the captivating performances in our spring music concert, their accomplishments have been truly remarkable. Moreover, our dedicated teachers have gone above and beyond to provide engaging lessons and foster a love for learning in our students. Their commitment to education has been instrumental in shaping our students' minds and preparing them for future success.
As we bid farewell to the academic year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the parents for your unwavering support and partnership. Your active involvement in your child's education has been instrumental in creating a strong and vibrant school community. We are grateful for the trust you have placed in us and for allowing us to be a part of your child's educational journey. Together, we have laid a solid foundation for their future endeavors.
In closing, we would like to express our utmost pride in our students, staff, and the entire HES community. It is through our collective efforts that we have achieved great heights this year. We wish all our students a restful and enjoyable summer break, filled with exploration, creativity, and quality time with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another incredible year of learning and growth.
Warmest regards,
Candace J. Hunstad Elizabeth Baxter Greg Brotemarkle
Proud Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Mr. Harris Recognized as the FCPS 2023 Region 1 Outstanding Elementary School New Teacher
Congratulations to Second Grade Teacher Matt Harris on his recognition as the FCPS 2023 Region 1 Outstanding Elementary School New Teacher at this year's FCPS Honors event, held at George Mason University Center for the Arts on June 14th. Read more here!
Herndon Elementary School Staff Members Recognized at
FCPS Honors Ceremony!
Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee School and Pyramid-Level Recipient
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Emily Keffer, Title I Resource Teacher
Outstanding School-Based Leader School and Pyramid-Level Recipient
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Elizabeth Baxter, Assistant Principal
Outstanding Elementary School Teacher School-Level Recipient
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Conner Rhodes-Hadian, Sixth Grade Teacher
Thank you to Tiffany Bryant for all of her hard work with the nomination process by serving as this year's awards liaison.
Herndon ES PTA, Volunteers, Mentors, Families, and Community!
We are so grateful to our incredible Herndon ES support system! First, we would like to thank our outstanding PTA board President Sara Murphy, who is stepping down after serving not only her term but stepped in for an additional year. Thank you to the entire PTA board for their ideas, outstanding leadership, generosity, and countless hours as well as all those who supported them. They are all parents who volunteer their time for the school, our staff, and students.
Thank you to ALL of the volunteers and mentors at Herndon ES! They are parents, former parents, grandparents, middle, high school, and college students, and community members. You help our bees keep buzzing!
Thank you to our long time business partner, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and their members and volunteers who have supported our school in countless ways.
Thank you to the Herndon community and our global community who continue to support our young Bees with their hearts and generosity. Our wings spread far and wide.
Summer Office Hours
June 20 -August 9
10am-12pm
Closed June 19 and July 3-4
Please call 703-326-3100 for an afternoon appointment or email:
Jose Gonzalez at jbgonzalezmi@fcps.edu
Information available on our website
herndones.fcps.edu
Thank you and have a great summer!
Back to School 2023-24
Mark your calendars!
Thursday, August 17th Welcome Walk
9:15 am-12:00 pm
Thursday, August 17th Back to School Bash
4:00-5:00pm: New to Herndon ES families info session and EAC classroom visit
5:15-6:00pm 1st Session grades K-6
6:15-7:00pm 2nd Session grades K-6
Monday, August 21 First day of School
Bell schedule: 9:20am - 4:05pm
School Supply Lists 2023-24
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Herndon ES for the 2023-24 school year!
Our teachers have prepared a list of supplies that your child will need for school. You may shop for these during the summer and bring them with you to the Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 17.
Click here to access the grade level school supply list. There is a translation bar at the top of the page if you need it.
Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the
2023-24 School Year
We're excited to welcome our newest Herndon ES Bees for next year! A child may enter kindergarten for this coming school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2023.
If you have not registered your child, we are scheduling appointments for all rising kindergartners. We have Spanish translators in the office and can arrange for other languages as well. Please click here to begin the registration process now or contact Shermin Sirajudin, our Student Information Assistant, by email at ssirajudin@fcps.edu or by phone at 703-326-3100.
Class of 2023 6th Grade Promotion
 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 6TH GRADERS!
We are proud of our little bees flying off to the next level!!
Huge kudos to all that made it possible!!!!
WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN MIDDLE SCHOOL!
Educate Fairfax project is a rousing success at Herndon Elementary!
This past Fall, art teacher, Marianne Estornell, received a grant from Educate Fairfax called Art-trepreneurs: Board Game Design. This project was proposed for 5th grade students to create their own board games based on an existing game, a reinterpretation of a board game or to create a new concept. Students employed their Portrait of a Graduate skills to plan, collaborate, and give constructive feedback to their peers.
Students explored the artwork of artist, Raynard Scott, from the Navajo Nation who reimagined a monopoly game based on the Dineh. His gameboard is made of silver and inlaid with precious and semi-precious stones. Raynard Scott’s Dinetah-poly won 2023 Best in Show at the world-famous Heard Museum Indian Market.
Students constructed their own game boards using pizza boxed and used a variety of materials to create game pieces, dice, cards, and other game mechanics. In addition, students designed and built Scribble Bots, inspired by their games. Once games were completed, students play-tested their games with their peers and learned constructive ways to make suggestions for improving their games. Lastly, students examined how board game designers publish their games to make them ready for sale.
This project was powered by the generosity of Educate Fairfax and Mrs. Estornell and the 5th grade class are truly grateful for this incredible opportunity.
Community News
Free Books, Libros Gratis
Parkridge Apartments
July 13, 10am-1pm
FCPS Cares
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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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