Bee Hive, August 9, 2024
Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 08/09/2024 05:00 PM EDT
 🗣️Administrator AvenueDear Bee Families, As the summer comes to a close, we are buzzing with excitement to welcome you back for another fantastic school year at Herndon Elementary, home of the Bees! We hope you've enjoyed a restful break and are ready to embark on a new academic adventure. First and foremost, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing custodians. Their hard work and dedication have ensured that our school is sparkling clean and ready for our students' return. We also want to thank our diligent office staff for their unwavering support to our families throughout the summer, answering questions, assisting with registration, and ensuring a smooth transition back to school. As we prepare for the first day, we want to emphasize the importance of regular attendance. Consistent attendance is crucial for your child's academic success and helps establish a routine that promotes learning and social development. Every day counts, and we are here to support you in ensuring that your child attends school regularly and on time. A special note for our kindergarten families: we are excited to welcome our youngest Bees! Please help your child practice saying their first name clearly, as this will help our staff in making sure they feel comfortable and secure during their first days at school. We are looking forward to a fantastic year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable experiences. Thank you for being a part of our amazing community. Let's make this school year the best one yet! With warm regards, HES Administrative Team
🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School YearWe're excited to welcome our newest Herndon ES Bees for next year! A child may enter kindergarten for this coming school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2024. If you have not registered your child, we are scheduling appointments for all rising kindergartners. We have Spanish translators in the office and can arrange for other languages as well. Please contact Shermin Sirajudin, our Student Information Assistant, by email at ssirajudin@fcps.edu or by phone at 703-326-3100.
📝School Supply Lists for 2024-25We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Herndon ES for the 2024-25 school year! Our teachers have prepared a list of supplies that your child will need for school. You may shop for these during the summer and bring them with you to the Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 15. Click here to access the grade level school supply lists on our Herndon ES website. ⏰ Limited Early Release Mondays for Elementary SchoolsProviding an excellent education to all students and meeting individual student needs requires appropriate planning time for teachers. This means teachers need a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with peers. With that in mind, FCPS has developed a division wide plan for seven three-hour early release days (Mondays) for elementary students in the 2024-25 school year. Early release Mondays for elementary schools in the following pyramids are planned for the dates below: Herndon, Langley, Madison, Marshall, McLean, South Lakes, Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax, Oakton, Robinson, and Westfield. Herndon Elementary will release at 1:05pm on the following dates.
👨🏽💻Online Verification Update
🤕Student Accident Insurance ProgramAt the beginning of each school year, parents and/or guardians should be informed of the Student Accident Insurance Program, K&K Student Accident Insurance. Fairfax County Public Schools does not provide medical insurance for accidents that occur at school. Parents can purchase “at school” accident insurance or “24 hour” accident insurance (12 months a year). This is a low-cost insurance program for families to defray medical or dental expenses that results from an accident involving their child. More information can be found on the FCPS public site at Voluntary Student Insurance .
 
🔭Our Mission and VisionThe 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 2024-2025 school year is…
📲Important Contact InformationHerndon Elementary Phone Numbers:
|
|
