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Bee Hive
February 23, 2024
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Dates to Remember:
February 27: HES Retro Day: Pick a decade and dress up!
March 1: PTA Skate Night, 7:30-9:30pm, SkateQuest
March 5: NO School for Students- Presidential Primary
March 11-15: PTA Spring Book Fair
March 25-29: NO School- Spring Break
April 1: NO School for Students- Teacher Workday
April 2: NO School for Students- Staff Development Day
Herndon ES website
2023-24 FCPS School Calendar
HES Interim Reports, Bus Driver Appreciation, Renovation, Volunteers, and Attendance
Administrator Avenue
Dear Bee Families
As we approach the halfway point of the third quarter, we wanted to take a moment to provide you with some important updates and reminders.
Firstly, as interims will be coming out soon, we encourage you to stay tuned for updates on your child's progress. Interims serve as an opportunity to reflect on your child's academic journey thus far and to address any areas where additional support may be needed. We appreciate your partnership in ensuring the success of all our students. If you have any questions, celebrations or concerns please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher.
In the spirit of February being the month of appreciation, we would like to extend our gratitude to our hardworking bus drivers. These dedicated individuals play a crucial role in safely transporting our students to and from school each day, and we are incredibly thankful for their service.
Additionally, we encourage you to take a moment to send a kind note of appreciation to your child's teacher. Your words of encouragement mean a great deal and serve as a source of motivation for our educators. You can also help us celebrate our staff by filling out an FCPS Cares here.
We are currently waiting for our FCPS Facilities team to provide us with an update about the upcoming renovation of our school. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to create an even better learning environment for our students.
We are always in need of volunteers in various areas of the school, including the cafeteria and library. If you are interested in contributing your time and talents, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Lastly, we want to emphasize the importance of regular attendance. Every day counts in your child's education, and we encourage you to continue to prioritize attendance and punctuality. Together, we can ensure that all our students have the opportunity to thrive academically and socially.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making our school community a great place to learn and grow.
As always, we are a team. Please reach out with any questions or celebrations 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 Scheurer, Assistant Principal
Counselor Tiffany Bryant
February 2024
FCPS CARES Recipient
Congratulations to Herndon ES counselor, Tiffany Bryant, on her recognition as a February 2024 FCPS CARES recipient!
Learn more here
4th grade students in Ms. Naux-McVicker's class are learning about salinity by conducting experiments as a team.
📅 Calendar Reminder: March 5 Presidential Primary— Student Holiday/School Planning Day
The Fairfax Board of Elections requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the safe and efficient administration of the 2024 presidential primary election. March 5 will be a holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day for teachers.
As outlined in Regulation 4421, School Planning Days are directed by
school-based administrators to devote time to school improvement efforts,
such as collaboration around data, common assessments, and responsive
instruction.
Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain
open, as it is on other professional work days.
See the complete school year calendar. See the employee calendar.
PTA News
Skate Night
Get ready to lace up your skates and glide into an evening of frosty fun! Join us on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at SkateQuest in Reston, VA. Look for the HES table where the excitement begins!
For just $10.00 per person, which includes entry and skates (cash or credit accepted), you can hit the ice with family and friends while enjoying live music and creating unforgettable memories.
This event is hosted by the 6th Grade HES Committee, and we invite all HES students, families, and friends to join us for an evening filled with laughter and camaraderie.
Please note: This is not a drop-off event. Parents/guardians must be present to participate in the fun!
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support our 6th-grade celebration while having a blast on the ice. See you there!
 Noche de Patinaje
¡Prepárate para atarte los patines y deslizarte en una noche llena de diversión helada! Únete a nosotros el viernes 1 de marzo de 2024, de 7:30 p. m. a 9:30 p. m. en SkateQuest en Reston, VA. ¡Busca la mesa de HES donde comienza la emoción!
Por solo $10.00 por persona, que incluye la entrada y los patines (se acepta efectivo o tarjeta de crédito), puedes deslizarte sobre el hielo con familiares y amigos mientras disfrutas de música en vivo y creas recuerdos inolvidables.
Este evento es organizado por el Comité de 6to Grado de HES, y invitamos a todos los estudiantes de HES, familias y amigos a unirse a nosotros para una noche llena de risas y camaradería.
Ten en cuenta: ¡Este no es un evento para dejar a los niños solos! Los padres/tutores deben estar presentes para participar en la diversión.
¡No te pierdas esta fantástica oportunidad de apoyar nuestra celebración de 6to grado mientras te diviertes en el hielo! ¡Nos vemos allí!
February Family Fun Calendars!
¡Calendario de diversión familiar de febrero!
HES February Family Fun Calendar (English and Spanish)
Herndon ES Lost and Found is Overflowing!
Herndon ES Families,
Our lost and found is overflowing and getting larger each day. If these items are not picked up, they will be donated.
Please take a moment to check if your child is missing coats, hats, lunch boxes, hoodies, etc.
Our teachers have been bringing their classes by the lost and found but keep in mind, many students do not recognize their belongings. For the future, please clearly label them.
Parents are welcome to stop by the school office, sign in, and check the lost and found area which is in the main hallway.
Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm.
OBJETOS PERDIDOS Y ENCONTRADOS
Familias de Herndon ES,
Nuestra sección de objetos perdidos y encontrados está llena, si su hijo/a ha perdido un abrigo, lonchera, gorro, suéter, o botella de agua puede pasar por la oficina principal de la escuela y pedir ver en el área de objetos perdidos y encontrados.
Los objetos que no sean reclamados serán donados.
Horario de Oficina: Lunes – Viernes: 8:00am – 4:30pm.
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February 26 - March 1, 2024
Weekly Character Strength: Love of Learning
What does "Love of Learning" mean? You master new topics on your own or in school.
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here.
Clickhere for the full explanation of Love of learning and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.
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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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