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Bee Hive

January 19, 2024

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News from HES

Dates to Remember:

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

February 1: Herndon Middle School Curriculum Night at HMS, 5:30-7:30pm

February 14: PTA Donuts with a Grownup

February 19: NO SCHOOL, Presidents' Day

Herndon ES website   

2023-24 FCPS School Calendar

It's Virginia Principals
Appreciation Week!

Mrs. Hunstad, we appreciate your leadership, dedication, and passion in supporting our staff, students, and school community. Thank you for all that you do for our bees. 

We are lucky to have you with us at Herndon

January 25 Early Release at 2:05 pm
January 26 No School for Students

Thursday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools will be closed for students on Friday, January 26, for a teacher workday. 

See the complete school year calendar. See the employee calendar. 

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.

New Date!
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, February 1, 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

A little help from a friend!  PreK IA Tracy Norton, gets a push from one of her students.

PTA News

PTA Winter Clubs Registration Open

Clubs are Back!

Register for our winter clubs TODAY! The PTA is featuring Chess, Art, and Theater and they will be held before school at HES. 

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)

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.

January 22-26 Weekly Character Strength: Social Intelligence What does Social Intelligence mean? You are aware of other people’s thoughts and feelings. You understand why they do things   We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here. Click here for the full explanation of Social Intelligence and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom. Click here for Spanish.

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.

Herndon ES Amazon Wish List This wish list was created to help provide needed supplies and clothing for our students at Herndon ES.  Please feel free to share this link with friends and family who may want to support our amazing bees! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WXRR2OFIIM4O?ref_=wl_share

Herndon ES Renovation Progress  Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website.   https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/facilities-planning-future/building-our-future-capital-project-status/herndon-elementary

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:

• Principal, Candace Hunstad: cjhunstad@fcps.edu

• Assistant Principal, Elizabeth Baxter eabaxter@fcps.edu
• Assistant Principal, Greg Brotemarkle gjbrotemarkl@fcps.edu
• Assistant Principal, Jennie Skerker jpskerker@fcps.edu
• Assistant Principal, Liz Scheurer  eascheurer@fcps.edu

630 Dranesville Rd. Herndon, VA 20170  | Main Office: 703-326-3100
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