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Bee Hive
December 8, 2023
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Dates to Remember:
December 12: PTA Spirit Night at Chipotle
December 14: HES Renovation Community Meeting, 6:30pm, cafeteria
December 15: AAP Level IV Referral Deadline
December 15: Last day before Winter Break, normal school day
December 18 - January 1: NO SCHOOL and OFFICE CLOSED, Winter Break
January 2: School resumes at normal times
January 15: NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Herndon ES website
2023-24 FCPS School Calendar
 The administrative team and other staff members played volleyball against the 6th grade. We had a special guest player, Mr. Fuller from Herndon Middle School.
Administrator Avenue
Dear Bee Families,
We trust this letter finds you in good health and high spirits as we collectively embrace the enchanting season of winter. We are delighted to extend our heartfelt greetings for a joyous and prosperous New Year!
Winter, with its crisp air and glistening landscapes, brings a unique magic to our lives. It is a time for reflection, gratitude, and coming together as a community. Our bees are buzzing with excitement as we witness the students' eyes light up with the prospect of snowflakes, holiday festivities, and the promise of a fresh start in the upcoming year.
We continue to be committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for your children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. As the winter season unfolds, we have planned a variety of engaging activities and events to enrich the educational experience for our students. From winter-themed classroom projects to fun-filled seasonal assemblies, we aim to create memorable moments that will leave a lasting impression on our young learners.
Additionally, we would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for your continued support and involvement in your child's education. Your partnership is invaluable, and together, we can ensure a positive and enriching learning journey for each and every student.
As we bid farewell to the old and usher in the new, let us approach the coming year with hope, resilience, and a commitment to creating a brighter future for our children. May the year ahead be filled with success, laughter, and countless moments of shared joy.
As always, we are a team. Please reach out with any questions or celebrations you might have.
Wishing you and your loved ones a splendid holiday season and a Happy New Year!
Warmly,
The Fab 5
Music teacher, Riccardo Emilien, conducts Herndon ES chorus. This week we had our first Chorus, Band, and Strings assembly and evening concert since pre-pandemic! Thank you to Mr. Emilien, music teacher Cara Chaapel, band teacher Patti Adams, strings teacher Tzu-Ching Tai, and our wonderful students for delightful performances!
Herndon Elementary School Renovation Community Meeting
Planning and design for the renovation of Herndon Elementary School is underway and we would like to hear from you. Join us for a community meeting on Thursday, December 14 to learn more about the project and design process to date and share your views on the project and design process. Public feedback will be shared with the Fairfax County Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, School Board, and FCPS staff on the community’s view of the project and design process to date. Please be aware, at this stage in the design and construction process, no major changes may be made but small adjustments may be considered.
The December 14 community meeting will be in the school cafeteria, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Language interpretation will be provided.
If you are unable to attend, you may view the presentation on the Herndon Elementary School Capital Project webpage. An online feedback form will be available on the project webpage and open for comments or questions December 14 - January 4.
Learn more about the Herndon Elementary School Renovation project.
PTA Spirit Night at Chipotle
December 12
Elden Street
Begins at 4:00 pm
Window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form to Katie Anderson kanderson2@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2023.
The window for families to submit a referral for full-time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for full-time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for full-time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Katie Andersonkanderson2@fcps.edu
Referrals for subject-specific and part-time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for subject-specific AAP or part-time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for full-time AAP next fall.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
December 18 - January 1
NO SCHOOL - Office Closed
Enjoy the break
See you Tuesday, January 2, 2024!
18 de diciembre - 1 de enero
NO HAY CLASES - Oficina cerrada
¡Disfruta la vacación!
¡Nos vemos el martes 2 de enero de 2024!
The next issue of the Herndon ES Bee Hive will be sent Friday, January 5. Enjoy the break!
  
3rd Grade Teacher
Kathleen Moskowitz
FCPS CARES Recipient
 Congratulations to 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Kathleen Moskowitz, on her recognition as a November 2023 FCPS CARES Recipient! Learn more here.
Meet our ESOL Team 🐝
Meet our Herndon ES ESOL team! Top Row Left to Right: Lydia Eldridge, Sarah Libeg, Brenna Clark, Maria Summers, and Jessica Vargas. Bottom Row Left to Right: Gaby Young, Amy Ferrara, Bertha Sanders, Amy Smith, Claire Roque, and Wendy Bowen.
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Do you know a Herndon Elementary employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
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Herndon ES Closet needs Donations
Our Herndon ES Closet needs donations of new or gently used sweatpants and leggings for boys and girls. All sizes welcome. Please drop them off at the school or check out our Amazon Wishlist here.
Herndon's 12 Days of December
We began the countdown of school days this week and it will go until winter break on December 15. Please help your children join in the fun!
*Weekends not included.
 
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December 11-15
Weekly Character Strength: Self Control
What does "Self Control" MEAN? You have the ability to control your emotions and behaviors. You think before you act.
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here.
Click here for the full explanation of Kindness and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.
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HERNDON ELEMENTARY IS NOW INTERVIEWING!
Herndon Elementary, the Home of the BEES, is now interviewing OFFICE HOURLY! Please email your resume to Candace Hunstad at cjhunstad@fcps.edu.
Herndon ES Health Room Volunteers Needed
Our school health room is looking for volunteers. Training will be provided. Please contact our clinic aide Mercy Caloyannides at mqcaloyannid@fcps.edu.
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 2023-2024 school year is…
- We will know all of our bees as scholars and as humans.
- As a staff, we are a team and collectively responsible for all of our bees.
- We will bring joy to our Bees' lives everyday and celebrate their successes throughout the school year.
- All members of our Hive will know that belong here.
- #ManyBeesOneHive
Important Contact Information
Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:
- Health Room 703-326-3110
- Cafeteria 703-326-3121
Administration e-mail addresses:
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