Bee Hive, April 12, 2024
Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 04/12/2024 05:00 PM EDT
27th Annual Career Day
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HES parents and guardians!
Next Thursday, April 18th is the return of our 27th annual CAREER DAY!! It’s a wonderful, fun filled day full of our busy bees learning about new career areas and being exposed to new opportunities to prepare them for the future!
It’s also a spirit day! We love to see our future doctors, professional athletes, entrepreneurs, teachers and Presidents dress up to fully immerse in the experience! As you see from our last event in 2023 – the kids look AWESOME! This is completely optional, students can also dress in their favorite college shirt or a shirt with a positive message to show their spirit for future endeavors! Our teachers love this aspect and really show their support each week!
Get ready for the fun!!
Ms. Bryant and Mr. Falkey
27º DÍA DE CARRERA Anual
18 de abril!!
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¡Padres y tutores de HES!
El próximo jueves, 18 de abril es el regreso de nuestro 27º DÍA DE CARRERA anual!! ¡Es un día maravilloso, lleno de diversión, lleno de nuestras abejas ocupadas que aprenden sobre nuevas áreas profesionales y están expuestas a nuevas oportunidades para prepararlas para el futuro!
¡También es un día de espíritu! ¡Nos encanta ver a nuestros futuros médicos, atletas profesionales, empresarios, maestros y presidentes vestirse para sumergirse por completo en la experiencia! Como puede ver en nuestro último evento en 2023, ¡los niños se ven IMPRESIONANTES! ¡Esto es completamente opcional, los estudiantes también pueden vestirse con su camiseta universitaria favorita para mostrar su espíritu para futuros esfuerzos! ¡A nuestros maestros les encanta este aspecto y realmente muestran su apoyo cada semana!
¡¡Prepárate para la diversión!!
Sra. Bryant y Sr. Falkey
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Spring Picture Day is Friday, April 19
Spring picture day is next Friday, April 19. Picture order/payment forms were sent home in yesterday's Thursday folder. If you would like to order pictures, please send it in with your child and they will hand it to the photographer on picture day. To pay by cash, please send in the exact amount as we do not make change. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Perez at myperez@fcps.edu.
Heritage Night
April 25
5:30pm-7:30pm
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We would love for families to decorate a paper doll in their heritage to display at school for Heritage Night! Paper dolls were sent home in students’ backpacks. If your child needs another one, please have him/her tell the teacher. We have them in the main office.
Please cut out the doll first. Next, complete the information on the back of the doll, this identifies the owner. Now you are ready to start creating your doll.
You may use whatever you have available (cloth, ribbons, construction paper, markers and crayons, etc.) to create your special person. You can create the face by drawing and coloring it or by placing your child’s picture on it.
¡Recuerde esta fecha!
¡Nos encantaría que las familias decoren un muñeco de papel de su patrimonio cultural para exhibirlo en la escuela durante la Noche del Patrimonio Cultural! Los muñecos de papel fueron enviados a casa en la Carpeta de los Jueves. Si su hijo necesita otro, pídale que se lo diga al maestro. Los tenemos en la oficina principal.
Primero deben recortar el muñeco. A continuación, completen la información en la parte de atrás del muñeco, así sabemos a quién pertenece. Ahora ya están listos para empezar a crear su muñeco.
Para crear a su persona especial, usted puede utilizar lo que tenga disponible en la casa (tela, cintas, cartulina de colores, marcadores, crayolas, etc.) La carita, pueden crearla dibujando una cara y colorearla o poniendo la foto de su niño/a sobre ella.
PTA News
Registration for Young Scholars Drawing Club is OPEN
PTA Young Rembrandts Registration Open (English and Spanish)
FCPS News
💻 April Webinars and Events for Families
The Family Resource Center (FRC) offers free webinars for adults to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Upcoming events include:
- Tuesday, April 16, 7-8 p.m. – Meet the Author Series: Gifted and Distractible with Julie Skolnick
- Wednesday, April 17, 4-6 p.m. – NOVA 2024 Vision - Students with disabilities can learn more about attending Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA).
- Friday, April 19, 10-11:30 a.m. – Behavior Solution Series: Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication with Teens
- Tuesday, April 30, 10-11:30 a.m. – Counseling Services in Virginia for Mental Health and Substance Abuse: How to Get the Help You Desire
Click the linked titles above to register. Learn more about FRC webinars and events.
🏫 Apply for Early Learning for Children Six Weeks to Four Years Old
FCPS pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying income-eligible children ages six weeks to four years living in Fairfax County. Watch this video to learn more (also available in Spanish).
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for 3-year-olds through September 30.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Space is limited and based on need, not first come, first served.
Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at FCPS’ Leis Center location in Falls Church.
For questions about your application or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
Community News
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April 15-19, 2024Weekly Character Strength: Purpose You have beliefs about the meaning of life and your life’s purpose. You seek to be part of something greater than yourself. We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here. Click here for the full explanation of purpost and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom. |
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Herndon ES Renovation ProgressFollow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website. |
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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:
- 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
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630 Dranesville Rd. Herndon, VA 20170 | Main Office: 703-326-3100 |