🐝Bee Hive, December 13, 2024
Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 12/13/2024 05:00 PM EST
🍪 PTA Staff Appreciation
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Get into the festive spirit at our Holiday Cookie Decorating Event on Friday, December 13, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
Bring your creativity and your appetite as we decorate cookies together in a cozy, cheerful atmosphere. Cookie decorating supplies will be sold for $8/pack - come ready for some holiday fun. Hot cocoa and snacks for sale
This is a perfect family activity to celebrate the season—don’t miss it! We can't wait to see you there!
🍪Apreciación al Personal de PTA
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Window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15
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If your student is in grades 2-6 and you would like your student to be considered for full time advanced academic services, please submit a parent referral by December 15th. Forms submitted after the December 15th deadline will not be considered.
Referral Form English https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-08/aap-fulltimeservicesreferralform-english.pdf
Referral Form Spanish https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-08/aap-fulltimeservicesreferralform-spanish.pdf
Forms can be sent to Katie Anderson kanderson2@fcps.edu. Forms can be either digital or printed and sent in.
December Days of Cheer
December 2nd - December 20th
Winter time is here, bringing lots of cheer! So join in the fun! This year, the spirit days are for everyone!
Días de alegría en Diciembre
Del 2 al 20 de Diciembre
¡La época invernal llegó, trayendo mucha alegría… únete a la diversión!
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December 23 - January 3
NO SCHOOL - Office Closed
Enjoy the break!
See you Monday, January 6, 2025!
23 de diciembre - 3 de enero
NO HAY CLASES - Oficina cerrada
¡Disfruta la vacación!
¡Nos vemos el lunes 6 de enero de 2025!
Enjoy the break!
Please consider supporting Herndon Elementary by donating to our Amazon Wishlist:
https://amzn.to/4fU11Vf
Your gift will make a difference!
Considere apoyar a la escuela primaria Herndon donando a nuestra lista de deseos de Amazon:
https://amzn.to/4fU11Vf
¡Su donación hará la diferencia!
🐝Meet our Special Education Team
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Meet our Herndon ES Special Education team! Left to right top row: Misty Sherman, Wendy Hall, Jaclyn Adams, Jessica Nazario, Preetha Valayappallil, Alysia Troiano, Kristen Galway, Christina Holley, Jennifer Morris, Melissa Keebaugh, and Susan Miller. Front row: Katie Paris, Alaina Bear, Danielle DiBari, Gayathri Ponnusamy, Kate Belliveau, and Shauna Leavitt .
📑FCPS News
📆 Calendar Reminders
❄️ Winter Break (Student Holiday)
Winter break is Monday, December 23, 2025 through Friday, January 3, 2025. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks before the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately after the break.
Classes resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year!
See the complete school year calendar.
⛄ Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Even If School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.
🗓️ Plan Ahead: Future School Year Calendars Are Available
Visit the calendar webpage for printable calendars of the current school year through 2026-27, lists of key dates, or to subscribe to calendars.
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Students in Herndon ES library.
💻 Fairfax County Public Libraries are Open during Winter Break!
Herndon Elementary will be closed for winter break but Fairfax County libraries will be open! Need to borrow a Chromebook or internet hotspot? Borrow them — or other helpful items — for free from a Fairfax County Public Library. Dozens of items are available to check out from the Library of Things at no cost with your library card. Items such as artwork, binoculars, games, Conserve Energy Kits, early literacy Launchpad tablets, nature backpacks, and thermal cameras are available.
The library’s Family History Kits include everything you need to capture tales from the past and present such as a voice recorder, instructions, and interview prompts in English, Spanish, and Korean.
Visit your local Fairfax County Public Library branch or the Library of Things webpage for more information.
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Students in Herndon ES library.
🚸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 EmployeesDo 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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🔭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:
- HerndonElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
- Submit an absence online
- Submit a transportation change request
- herndoneshelpdesk@fcps.edu
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Administration e-mail addresses:
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630 Dranesville Rd. Herndon, VA 20170 | Main Office: 703-326-3100 |