🐝Bee Hive, November 15, 2024

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Bee Hive

November 15, 2024

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News from HES

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📅Dates to Remember:

November 18-22: American Education Week

November 19: Virtual FLE Family Preview, 6:00pm

November 20: National Educational Support Professionals Day

November 21: PreK Fall Family Breakfast and Meeting

November 22: Substitute Educators Day

November 27-29: NO School, Thanksgiving Break

December 9: 3 Hour Early Release Monday, 1:05pm

December 11: Herndon ES Winter Concert, 6:30 pm at HMS

December 23-January 3: NO School, Winter Break

January 6: School Resumes

January 20: NO School, MLK Jr. Holiday

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar


Congratulations Mrs. Hunstad! 
We will miss you🐝

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Administrator Ave

Dear Bee Families,

As this week draws to a close, my heart is filled with a bittersweet mix of emotions. It has been an absolute honor to serve as your principal and to be a part of this beautiful community.

Our school, with its vibrant spirit and buzzing energy, has been a place of joy, learning, and growth. I have been so inspired by the dedication of our teachers, the creativity of our students, and the unwavering support of our parents and guardians. Together, we have formed a true community where everyone feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

I will cherish the memories of countless school events, from spirited community events to heartwarming celebrations. I will miss the laughter in the hallways, the excitement in the classrooms, and the sense of belonging that permeates every corner of our school.

As I embark on a new chapter, I want to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you. Thank you for your trust, cooperation, and unwavering belief in the power of education. Your support has made my time here truly unforgettable.

I wish you all a wonderful remainder of the school year. 

With heartfelt thanks,

Mrs. Hunstad

Proud Principal

https://herndones.fcps.edu/features/once-bee-always-bee

Herndon ES

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Virtual FLE Parent Preview Night

HES parents and guardians are invited to join us on Zoom on Tuesday, November 19, at 6:00 pm for our Virtual Family Life Education preview night. A Zoom link will be sent to our parents. Please click here for more information and opt out forms.


🔬GOOD LUCK

HES Science Olympiad Team!

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Tomorrow, November 16th, our 4th and 5th grade students led by 2nd grade teacher, Kendall Helton, from the HES Science Team will be competing in their first ever Science Olympiad competition. They have been working incredibly hard to prepare.  

We want to wish the Science Olympiad Team supported by Ms. Helton the best of luck!  Go Bees!

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HES Mentee Program Field Trip

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HES mentor program participants had a blast exploring NOVA Wild and connecting with nature first hand on this safari like adventure!  


🐝Meet Our 6th Grade Team

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Meet our Herndon ES 6th grade team!  Left to right top row: Jessica Nazario, Erika Najera, Sarah Libeg, and Christine Herndandez. Front row: Preetha Valayappalil,  Danielle DiBari, Miriam Holder, Charles Anderson, and Maria Rocha.


📑FCPS News


🗓️ Calendar Reminders

Thanksgiving

Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. See the complete school year calendar.

Missing School During the Holidays

Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is unavoidable, please speak with your child’s teachers in advance to create a plan for making up missed work. But remember, a homework packet cannot make up for the interaction and learning that happens in the classroom. Visit our website for attendance resources.

⏰ Limited Early Release Mondays

The next 3 hour early release Monday for Herndon Elementary School is

  • December 9 (Changed from November 25) 

🚸Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2024-25 School 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.


✨Outstanding Employees

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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🛒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!


🧰Herndon ES Renovation Progress 

Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.

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🔭Our Mission and Vision

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 2024-2025 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

Herndon Elementary Emails:

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