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In This Issue
Veterans Day
Monday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students.
Veterans Day provides a great reason to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service.
Learn more about the history of Veterans Day at va.gov.
Picture Day Retakes
Did your student miss picture day? No problem! Picture day retakes will be on Thursday, November 14th, during lunches. This is the last chance to get their photo taken for the yearbook, so make sure they’re ready to smile!
If your student already had their photo taken and you'd like to view or order prints, please visit https://shop.jostenspix.com/login.
Information:
- Herndon Middle School
- Event Code: FE215824
- Parents will need their students ID number.
Questions? Please email Mrs. Cofie Arrington at jlcofiearrin@fcps.edu.
Applications Close November 15 for TJHSST
Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2029 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting Monday, October 21, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 15, at 4 p.m. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information.
Herndon Homecoming Parade
Our annual Herndon Homecoming Parade is happening this Saturday, November 9th, starting at 9:30 AM in the heart of Herndon! The excitement continues with the Homecoming Football Game against Yorktown at 1:00 PM at Herndon High School. Don’t miss out on this day full of spirit, fun, and community pride! Go Herndon!
Talent Show Auditions
Hello Hawks! It’s that time of year to show off your Talents! This year our Talent Show will be on Thursday, November 21th at 7:00PM. Talent show acts may be solo, duet, or small groups and can include: singing, dancing, monologues, scenes, playing an instrument, acrobatics/gymnastics, hula hooping, stand-up comedy, ventriloquists, magicians, martial arts, and more! Any HMS student can sign up for an audition slot.
Complete the Google form below to sign up for a Talent Show audition slot after school on Wednesday, November 13. Read the form carefully for more detailed information. Audition forms are due by Monday, November 11 at 5PM.
⭐Click here to sign-up⭐
Upcoming Important Dates:
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Auditions: Wednesday, November 13 from 2:30-4:45PM in the Auditorium. Student must meet in Cafeteria first.
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Dress Rehearsals: Wednesday, November 20 from 2:30-4:45PM. ALL ACTS MUST ATTEND!
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Community Performance: Thursday, November 21 at 7:00PM. ALL ACTS MUST ATTEND!
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Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service
Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service will be offered for FCPS secondary students on Saturday, November 16th, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at Edison High School. Dr. José Luis Zelaya, keynote speaker at the Multilingual Learners’ Summit this past summer, will be returning as the featured guest for this student workshop. Dr. Zelaya will engage and empower students with the strengths of multilingualism, as students explore leadership skills to plan for future success. Reflective service learning practices allow students to impact their communities through advocacy, engagement, and empowerment. All FCPS secondary students who attend will earn service learning credit for participating. Students planning to attend should register and bring their FCPS laptop to the event. Light refreshments and family resources will be available for parents/caregivers during the student workshop.
Herndon Turkey Trot 5K Race
Herndon Parks & Recreation Department invites you to join their annual Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, November 23th at 4:00PM! This exciting event is a fantastic way for families, friends, and teams to come together, get moving, and celebrate the holiday season with our community!
Special Team Promotion! For groups of 15 or more, Herndon Parks & Recreation is offering one free adult registration! This is a great opportunity for students and parents to participate as a team and enjoy some friendly competition or camaraderie.
Visit Turkey Trot 5K Race 2024 for more information!
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Herndon MS Parent Coffee Series
Herndon Middle School Parents/Guardians, we invite you to join us for our upcoming Student Services Parent Coffees for the 2024-2025 school year. These conversations will take place from 9:30 to 10:15AM in the cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Thursday, November 14th: Parent Vue & Student Support
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Thursday, January 16th: Academic Advising & Advanced Academics
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Thursday, February 13th: WIDA Overview
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Thursday, March 13th: Student Support
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Thursday, April 10th: SOL Overview
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Thursday, May 15th: Advisory Council
If you have questions about an upcoming Parent Coffee topic, please contact your student's school counselor or Mrs. Simpkins Church, Director of Student Services, at sasimpkinsch@fcps.edu.
November
9 | Herndon Homecoming Parade 9:30AM
11 | Veterans Day
11-15 | National School Psychology Week
13 | Talent Show Auditions
14 | Picture Retakes
14 | Parent Coffee 9:30-10:15AM
19 | Chorus Fall Concert 7:00PM
20 | Talent Show Rehearsal
21 | Talent Show
23 | Turkey Trot 5K
27-29 | Thanksgiving Break
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National School Psychology Week
This week we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive.
Here at Herndon Middle School we want to express out deep gratitude for all the support and care Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Lancaster provide to our students. Their dedication, patience, and expertise make such a positive difference in their lives and we appreciate them more than words can express. Thank you for everything you do for our students and families!
If you'd like to learn more, please visit the National Association of School Psychologists.
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Thanksgiving Break
Schools and offices will be closed from November 27-29. We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.
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FCPS Cares
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.
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