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Bee Hive
January 12, 2024
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Dates to Remember:
January 15: NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 18: Herndon Middle School Curriculum Night, 5:30-7:30pm
January 25: 2 Hour Early Release at 2:05pm, End of 2nd Quarter
January 26: NO SCHOOL, Teacher Workday
January 26: 6th Grade Band and Choir Day, Herndon Middle School
Herndon ES website
2023-24 FCPS School Calendar
Administrator Avenue
Dear Bee Families,
Happy New Year to our wonderful school community! As we step into a brand-new year, let's embrace the possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead. May the coming months be filled with joy, laughter, and exciting learning experiences for our students. Together, let's continue to create a supportive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Here's to new friendships, inspiring discoveries, and a year filled with success for each member of our school family. Wishing you all a happy and prosperous New Year!
Coming to school every day is important for our elementary school family. When we all show up regularly, it makes our school a fun and welcoming place. Each student brings something special to our school, making it a wonderful and diverse group. Being here daily helps us make friends, get to know our teachers, and feel like we're part of something awesome. Plus, it helps us learn better and do well in our classes. If you need support building healthy attendance routines, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
As we celebrate a new year we want to express our gratitude to our amazing staff who play a vital role in shaping the educational journey of our bees. Our dedicated teachers, office staff, custodial team, cafeteria workers, and support staff go above and beyond to create a positive and enriching learning environment. Their passion for education, commitment to our bee's success, and unwavering enthusiasm make HES truly exceptional. Each day, they bring creativity, patience, and a genuine love for teaching into the classrooms, ensuring that our bees not only receive quality education but also feel supported and encouraged to explore their potential. We are fortunate to have such a talented and caring team, and we want to extend our gratitude to them for their tireless efforts in making our school a place where every child can thrive. Thank you for entrusting your children to this incredible group of professionals.
Ensuring the health and well-being of our HES community is a shared responsibility. One simple yet powerful way to keep everyone healthy is by reinforcing the importance of handwashing. Encourage your child to wash their hands regularly, especially before meals and after using the restroom. This small habit goes a long way in preventing the spread of germs. Additionally, if your child is feeling unwell, it's crucial to keep them home from school. By doing so, you not only allow your child to rest and recover but also help prevent the potential spread of illness to classmates and staff. Your cooperation in promoting good hygiene practices and prioritizing the health of our school community is greatly appreciated. Together, we can create a safe and thriving environment for all our students. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Please help us celebrate our staff by filling out an FCPS Cares here.
As always, we are a team! Please feel free to reach out with any questions or compliments you may have.
Warmly,
The Herndon Elementary Administrative Team
Mrs. Candace Hunstad, Principal
Mrs. Elizabeth Baxter, Assistant Principal
Mr. Greg Brotemarkle, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Jennifer Skerker, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Elizabeth Scheuer, Assistant Principal
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday: NO SCHOOL
FCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The holiday marks the birthday of King, who was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement. The movement protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteer with Give Together FCPS students continue to find incredible ways to serve their community while building Portrait of a Graduate skills such as becoming an ethical and global citizen. The school division is excited to collaborate with Volunteer Fairfax for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
Students and families can volunteer on Monday, January 15, at Volunteer Fairfax’s Give Together event. It is designed to engage families with children ages 5-12 in service learning.
Students ages 13-18 are welcome to serve as teen event volunteers. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
FCPS Important Health Flyer
for Parents
When students miss too many days of school, they fall behind and struggle to keep up with their classmates. Whether the days missed are due to illness, truancy or for any other reason, the result for the student is the same
— learning time is lost.
This health flyer will help parents know when it's appropriate to send their students to school vs. keeping them at home. Learn more here.
Un volante informativo de Salud para padres de familia
Cuando los estudiantes faltan demasiados días a la escuela, se atrasan y luchan por mantenerse al día con sus compañeros de clase. Ya sea que los días perdidos sean por enfermedad, ausentismo escolar o por cualquier otro motivo, el resultado para el estudiante es el mismo.
— Se pierde tiempo de aprendizaje.
Este folleto de salud ayudará a los padres a saber cuándo es apropiado enviar a sus estudiantes a la escuela en lugar de mantenerlos en casa. Aprende más aquí.
Herndon Middle School Curriculum Night for Rising 7th Graders
Herndon Middle School Curriculum Night for students and parents of rising 7th graders will be held at Herndon Middle School on Thursday, January 18, 5:30-7:30 in the HMS Auditorium. Snow date is February 1. Click here for more info.
Herndon Middle Noche de Curriculum
Haga clic aquí para más información
6th Grade Band and Choir Day
Friday, January 26
Herndon Middle School
All current Herndon Elementary 6th graders are invited to attend! January 26 is a teacher workday and there are no classes for students.
6TH GRADE BAND DAY
Friday January 26
Herndon Middle School
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
6TH GRADE CHOIR DAY
Friday January 26
Herndon Middle School
12:30 - 3:00 PM
This is a fabulous opportunity for our students and pizza will be served! Reserve your spot and learn more here! Bring water.
Meet our SACC Team 🐝
Meet our Herndon ES SACC team! Left to Right: Michelle Lorbeske, Marci Blansitt, and Alexa Yarboro.
Herndon ES Art Classes Bursting with Pottery!
Students in Mr. Henry's art classes learned the art of pottery making! They created pinch pots and bowls with impressive designs, clay hands to be hung up, hand-rolled coil pot vessels, and pinch pots with lids using the Score & Slip method. All have been glazed to have great colorful shine!
Not shown: pinch pot monsters and fantastical creatures using detailed modeling techniques.
PTA News
PTA Winter Clubs Registration Open
Register today for our PTA sponsored winter clubs which are to begin in January!
PTA NextStop Theatre Club "The Lion King" Registration Open. Click here to register (English and Spanish)
PTA Winter Chess Club Registration Open (English)
PTA Winter Chess Club Registration Open (Spanish)
PTA Young Rembrandts Registration Open (English and Spanish)
Community News
Cornerstones Resource Newsletter
The January - March Cornerstones resource listing newsletter is now available. Click here for English and Spanish.
Youth Rugby Registration Open
Herndon Youth Soccer Registration Open
Girl Scouts 2nd Grade Brownie Troop Start-Up
Learn more in English and Spanish here.
Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.
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January 8-12
Weekly Character Strength: Prudence
What does Prudence MEAN? You plan for the future and achieve your goals by making careful everyday choices.
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here.
Click here for the full explanation of Prudence and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom. Click here for Spanish.
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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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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
- Attendance 703-326-3131
Administration e-mail addresses:
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