🐝Bee Hive, January 24, 2025

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Bee Hive

January 24, 2025

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News from HES

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📅Dates to Remember:

January 27: Herndon ES PTA fundraiser all day at Weird Brothers Coffee

January 28: End of 2nd quarter, normal school day

January 29: NO School, Teacher Workday and Lunar New Year

February 5: HES Parent Community Info Night at HMS, 6:00pm

February 6: Report cards go home

February 14: PTA Donut with a Grown Up, 8:30am  

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar


Teacher Workday
Lunar New Year
January 29, NO SCHOOL

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Quarter End/Lunar New Year/Teacher Work Day

Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the second quarter. It is a full school day.

Wednesday, January 29, is Lunar New Year and a teacher workday. There will be no school for students.

See the complete school year calendar and employee calendar.

SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure

The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.


Herndon ES 25th Annual Career Fair Parent Participation Invitation

We are beginning our preparations for the 2025 CAREER FAIR!! We LOVE parent participation and are extending an invitation for you to join us on APRIL 23rd to share your expertise regarding your chosen field.  We have 2 sessions: 10-12 & 1-3 p.m., you may choose one or stay all day!  We provide breakfast, a yummy lunch and one of the best experiences you will have in 2024 😊

Please contact Ms. Bryant at tabryant@fcps.edu with your session preference, career area and contact information.

Invitación para padres a participar en la 25.ª Feria Anual de Carreras de la Escuela Primaria Herndon

¡Estamos comenzando nuestros preparativos para la FERIA DE CARRERAS DE 2025! AMAMOS la participación de los padres y te extendemos una invitación para que te unas a nosotros el 23 DE ABRIL para compartir tu experiencia con respecto al campo que elegiste. Tenemos 2 sesiones: de 10 a 12 y de 1 a 3 p. m., ¡puedes elegir una o quedarte todo el día! Ofrecemos desayuno, un delicioso almuerzo y una de las mejores experiencias que tendrás en 2024 😊

Comunícate con la Sra. Bryant a tabryant@fcps.edu con tu preferencia de sesión, área profesional e información de contacto.                                                                                   


PTA News

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Coffee for Dollars: Support Herndon Elementary's Sixth Grade Celebration!

Enjoy delicious coffee and support a great cause! On Monday, January 27, visit Weird Brothers Coffee and show the flyer (printed or digital) at checkout. A generous portion of the proceeds will benefit the Herndon Elementary Sixth Grade Celebration.

Locations to visit:

You drink coffee, they benefit—it's that simple! Thank you for your support!

Café por Dólares: ¡Apoya la Celebración de Sexto Grado de Herndon Elementary!

¡Disfruta un delicioso café y apoya una gran causa! El lunes 27 de enero, visita Weird Brothers Coffee y muestra el volante (impreso o digital) al momento de pagar. Una generosa parte de las ganancias beneficiará a la Celebración de Sexto Grado de Herndon Elementary.

Lugares para visitar:

¡Tú tomas café, ellos se benefician—es así de simple! ¡Gracias por tu apoyo!


Meet our ESOL Team 🐝

ESOL Team

Meet our Herndon ES ESOL team!  Top Row Left to Right: Brenna Clark, Jessica Vargas, Sarah Libeg, Maria Summers, Claire Roque, and Wendy Bowen. Bottom row: Lydia Eldridge, Maya Omran, Amy Smith, and Bertha Sanders.


FCPS News


Student Rights and Responsibilities and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon

On Tuesday, January 21, all FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students, and FCPS staff will be emailed invitations to participate in a survey that seeks to understand community support for proposed options relating to FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options.

The survey will be available until Monday, February 3. It will also be open to FCPS staff. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help us make informed, inclusive decisions for all our schools.


Community News


Herndon Community Center Open House

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 Saturday, January 25, 2025
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Herndon Community Center
814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170


Puertas abiertas
Centro comunitario de Herndon

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Sábado 25 de enero de 2025
 2:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m.
Centro comunitario de Herndon
814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170


Cornerstones Resource Newsletter

The January - March Cornerstones resource listing newsletter is now available.  Click here for English and Spanish.


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

A child may enter kindergarten for this school year if he or she turns five on or before September 30, 2025.   

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.


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✨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 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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         Administration e-mail addresses: