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🌟 Tips to Help Keep Children Safe
🌟 TJHSST Applications
🌟 FCPS Building Benefit All Community Members
🌟 2022-23 Fairfax County Youth Survey Results
🌟 Hallo-Fall Spirit Week
🌟 Talent Show Auditions
🌟 Calendar Updates
Custodial Appreciation Lunch
A very well deserved lunch for our amazing Herndon Middle School Custodial staff, provided by our PTA!
Reminders
Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)
This Sunday, November 5th at 2:00a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
End of Quarter, Early Release, Student Holiday
As a reminder, Friday, November 3rd, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Monday, November 6th and Tuesday, November 7th.
Newsletter for Military-Connected Families
Did you know that the Office of Family and School Partnerships sends a monthly newsletter for military-connected families? Subscribe today.
Federal Impact Aid Survey: Now Online
 FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. To make it easier, the form is now available online in SIS ParentVUE.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Once logged in to SIS ParentVUE, click “Online Packets” in the top right corner. Then, select “Federal Impact Aid Survey.” Get more information.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. Find out how to get technical support for ParentVUE.
From HMS Library
The Herndon Middle School Library hopes to enlist a dedicated pool of parent library volunteers. Library volunteering is flexible, varied, and rewarding. If YOU are interested, please complete this Interest Form by Wednesday, November 1. We will follow up with an email for next steps after that date.
Information
Attendance Matters Night
Come learn more about attendance supports, how to sign up for ParentVue, and other ways to support your child at school on November 9th from 6:00-7:00pm in Herndon Middle School's Cafeteria.
Tips to Help Keep Children Safe
The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) reminds parents and caregivers that it’s important to talk to your children about safety topics including:
- What parents should know about their children’s plans.
- Having a meeting spot in case of getting separated.
- Establishing safe areas.
- What to do if you are followed.
Visit the FCPD website for more details on how to discuss safety topics.
Applications Open for TJHSST
Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2028 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application will be available on the TJHSST Freshman Application Process webpage. Applications must be started by 4:00p.m. Wednesday, November 15, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 17 at 4:00p.m.
FCPS Buildings Benefit All Community Members
In addition to our students and teachers, we estimate millions of visits by students and community members to Fairfax County public schools. Most of the public meeting and recreational facilities available in the county are FCPS facilities. FCPS works with the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and with the Fairfax County Park Authority to ensure that school facilities and athletic fields are available to the public after school hours.
The 2023 Bond Referendum will be on the ballot in November. Vote on Tuesday, November 7. Learn more about registering to vote.
Resources
From HMS Student Services
Student Services would like to know if your student/family has any needs that we can help support, like home internet, clothing, and food. Please take a moment to fill out this Needs Assessment to let us know how we can help.
2022-23 Fairfax County Youth Survey Results
The Fairfax County Youth Survey provides insights into the behaviors and attitudes that affect the health and well-being of Fairfax County youth.
Most Fairfax County students reported they feel safe at their school. Overall, the percentage of students who reported risky behaviors continued to decrease in many areas including substance use, sexual activity, and aggressive and delinquent behavior.
Mental health indicators including feelings of sadness/hopelessness, suicidal ideations, and suicide attempts also improved noticeably compared to 2021. Students who reported the recommended amount of physical activity increased compared to the prior year as well.
Read more about the report’s findings, and find the full report on the county’s website.
Protective Factors Support Healthy Habits and Positive Choices
Results from the Fairfax County Youth Survey highlight the importance of students having three or more “protective factors.” Protective factors are individual, family-based, school-based, and community-based assets (such as participating in extracurricular activities, having parents available for help, or having teachers recognize good work) that support healthy habits and positive choices. Learn more about promoting positive outcomes.
Survey data shows that students with at least three protective factors have a lower likelihood of reporting mental health challenges and engaging in a variety of risky behaviors, including substance and opioid abuse. These findings led to the development of the Three to Succeed program, which is being implemented divisionwide to educate FCPS students, families, and staff on the importance of protective factors and increasing the number of high school students with three or more of them.
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Saves Lives
Information was recently posted to the Healthy Minds Blog on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and other resources for suicide prevention.
The Healthy Minds Blog shares information related to youth mental health and wellness. Articles include tips and strategies for increasing wellness and resiliency, as well as fostering success at home, at school, and in the community.
The Healthy Minds Blog is a collaborative project between Fairfax County Public Schools and the Prevention Unit of the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Subscribe to Healthy Minds and receive a quarterly digest of articles.
Immunization Clinics
Immunization Clinics are now open to all Fairfax County students who need immunizations regardless of if they have had vaccines in the past, new to the country, or those that just need a follow up to be up to date.
Call 703-246-7100 to schedule your appointment!
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Wednesday, November 1: 4:30-8:00pm at Mt. Vernon Location
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Saturday, November 4: 9:00am-2:00pm at Mt. Vernon Location
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Wednesday, November 15: 4:30-8:00pm at Annandale Location
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Friday, November 17: 1:00-6:00pm at Springfield Location
Events
Hallo-Fall Spirit Week
Students, join us from October 30th - November 3rd and dress up for our Hallo-Fall Spirit Week!
- Monday
Mismatch Monday - Wear your favorite mismatch outfit!
- Tuesday
Halloween - Wear a school appropriate costume. No masks!
- Wednesday
Pajama Day
- Thursday
Twin Day - Twin with your favorite teacher or friend!
- Friday
Flannel Friday
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Herndon's Got Talent Show and Food Drive
Does your student have a talent that they'd like to share? Auditions for the annual "Herndon's Got Talent" show are Wednesday, November 8th during Night Hawk! Sign up's for auditions will be outside the drama room! We need 10 acts in order for the show to happen. The talent show will take place on Thursday, November 17th at 7:00pm.
Cost of admittance? A non-perishable food donation for our local pantry! Hope to see you there!
Calendar
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos is an opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones. Wednesday, November 1st, and Thursday, November 2nd, are observance days this year. To learn more about Día de los Muertos, watch this video.
While Día de los Muertos is largely celebrated in Mexico and Latin America, it also coincides with All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2). These days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants worldwide to honor those who have died and gone to heaven (All Saints Day) and those who may still be in purgatory (All Souls Day).
The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances during the school year. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days.
Election Day
Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 7th! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and a teacher work day.
For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections webpage.
 Veterans Day provides a great reason to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service.
Learn more about the history of Veterans Day at va.gov.
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November
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3: End of 1st Quarter and 2-Hour Early Release
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5: Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)
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6: No School
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7: Election Day - No School, Teacher Work Day
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9: Attendance Matters Night
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22-24: Thanksgiving Holiday
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Helpful Links
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