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February 28, 2025
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📅Dates to Remember:
March 2-8: National School Social Worker Week
March 9: Daylight Saving Time, turn clocks ahead 1 hour
March 14: Pi Day
March 14: General PTA Meeting, 6:00pm
March 17: 3-Hour Early Release at 1:05pm
March 20: 6th Grade vs. Staff Basketball Game, 6:00pm at HMS
March 20: PTA Spirit Night, 6:00-10:00pm, Jimmy's in Herndon
March 28: End of 3rd Quarter
March 28: PTA Skate Night, SkateQuest, Reston, 7:30-9:30pm
March 31: NO School, Eid
April 1: NO School, Teacher Workday
April 1: Kindergarten Orientation, 10:00am
April 4: National School Librarian Appreciation Day
April 7-11: Assistant Principals' Appreciation Week
April 7-11: PTA Spring Book Fair
April 10: HES Heritage Night
April 11: Spring Picture Day
April 14-18: NO School, Spring Break
April 23: 28th Annual Career Day
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
Happy Public Schools Week!
Message from the Principal
🏫On-Time Attendance Matters
Attending school regularly helps students feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time every day is important.
Top 5 benefits of students arriving on time to school:
1. Consistency with Routines: Students benefit from starting the day with established procedures, creating a sense of stability and readiness to learn.
2. Maximized Learning Time: No missed instructions or lessons which lead to better academic performance and outcomes.
3. Stronger Social Connections: Morning interactions help build friendships.
4. Positive Behavioral Development: Punctuality fosters responsibility and discipline.
5. Reduced Anxiety: Starting the day on time reduces stress.
Thank you for your continued partnership. If you're facing any challenges with your child(ren)'s school transportation, please let us know how we can help.
Mensaje del Director de Herndon ES
🏫La asistencia puntual es importante
Asistir a la escuela con regularidad ayuda a los estudiantes a sentirse mejor con respecto a la escuela y a sí mismos. Comience a desarrollar este hábito en el preescolar para que aprendan de inmediato que es importante ir a la escuela a tiempo todos los días.
Los 5 principales beneficios de que los estudiantes lleguen a la escuela a tiempo son:
1. Coherencia con las rutinas: los estudiantes se benefician al comenzar el día con procedimientos establecidos, lo que crea una sensación de estabilidad y disposición para aprender.
2. Tiempo de aprendizaje maximizado: no se pierden instrucciones ni lecciones, lo que conduce a un mejor desempeño y resultados académicos.
3. Conexiones sociales más sólidas: las interacciones matutinas ayudan a construir amistades.
4. Desarrollo conductual positivo: la puntualidad fomenta la responsabilidad y la disciplina.
5. Ansiedad reducida: comenzar el día a tiempo reduce el estrés.
Gracias por su colaboración continua. Si enfrenta algún desafío con el transporte escolar de sus hijos, infórmenos cómo podemos ayudarlo.
Ramadan Announcement
 Dear Parent and Guardians,
Please let your child’s classroom teacher know if your child will require choice and flexibility during lunch time beyond the cafeteria during Ramadan.
Additionally, FCPS students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28, 2025 can take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Information about ordering take home meal kits can be found here.
Student Fasting Meal Kits
February 28 - March 28, 2025
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time
waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to
March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The
Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting
the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home.
Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student
purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day.
Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—
adults cannot collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS
FNS website by the deadlines:
• February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
• March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
• March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
• March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 202
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following
week.
PTA News
🥧HES Pi Day PTA Meeting, March 14
Join Us for Our Pi Day PTA Meeting, Friday, March 14, 6:00 pm in the library – We Need YOU! 🍕
Mark your calendars for our next PTA Meeting! In celebration of Pi Day, we’ll be serving pizza pies and water for everyone who attends. This is a great opportunity to connect with other families, get the latest renovation updates, and help shape the rest of the school year.
We have 3 open board positions for next year—VP Membership, VP Volunteers, and President—as well as many smaller volunteer opportunities like running a Spirit Night or chairing the Book Fair.
We NEED more volunteers! Whether you’re looking to take on a leadership role or just help out here and there, we’ll support you every step of the way. We’ve put together detailed How-To guides with step-by-step instructions, timelines, and everything you need to run a successful event.
No experience? No problem! We’ll make sure you feel confident and supported. Come see how you can make a difference in our school community! Contact: secretary@herndonespta.com
🥧Reunión de la Asociación de Padres y Maestros del Día Pi de HES 14 de marzo
¡Únete a Nosotros para Nuestra Reunión de la PTA en el Día de Pi , Viernes 14 de marzo, 6:00pm en la biblioteca– Te Necesitamos! 🍕
¡Marca tu calendario para nuestra próxima reunión de la PTA! Para celebrar el Día de Pi, serviremos pizza y agua para todos los asistentes. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para conectarte con otras familias, recibir las últimas actualizaciones sobre la renovación y ayudar a dar forma al resto del año escolar.
Tenemos 3 puestos abiertos en la junta para el próximo año—VP de Membresía, VP de Voluntarios y Presidente, además de muchas oportunidades de voluntariado más pequeñas, como organizar una Noche de Espíritu o coordinar la Feria del Libro.
¡NECESITAMOS más voluntarios! Ya sea que estés interesado en un puesto de liderazgo o simplemente en ayudar de vez en cuando, te apoyaremos en cada paso del camino. Hemos preparado guías detalladas con instrucciones paso a paso, cronogramas y todo lo que necesitas para llevar a cabo un evento exitoso.
¿No tienes experiencia? ¡No hay problema! Nos aseguraremos de que te sientas seguro y apoyado. ¡Ven y descubre cómo puedes marcar la diferencia en nuestra comunidad escolar! secretary@herndonespta.com
FCPS News
🚀 Register for Summer Learning Opportunities and Fun Camps Offered by FCPS for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Tech Adventure Camp is a week-long exploratory camp for current K-5 students. It offers a range of activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), as well as in culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing. CTE Summer Academy is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch our video about CTE camps.
IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
🗣️ Connect With Your Kids: Simple Steps to Stronger Communication
Effective communication can build trust and understanding, but it takes thought, planning, and effort.
The latest Healthy Minds Blog offers practical strategies to improve communication and build strong, lasting relationships:
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Create a safe space free from distractions where your child feels comfortable opening up.
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Listen actively and validate their feelings, even if you don’t agree.
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Ask “how” questions instead of "what" questions to get them talking about their experiences.
For more tips and techniques, read the full article on the Healthy Minds Blog, which shares information related to youth mental health and wellness. Find more tips on talking with your teen about difficult
Help for Residents Affected by Downsized Federal Workforce
The Fairfax County government has compiled resources for former federal employees, contractors, and anyone else affected by job loss. Services include tips on searching and preparing for a new job. Also, financial help is available for many Health and Human Service programs, taxes, and pet-related expenses.
🐝Herndon ES Kindergarten Registration Open
2025-26 School Year
Registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the necessary teachers and resources in place on the first day of school. A child may enter kindergarten for this coming 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.
✨ Save the date! Herndon Elementary Kindergarten Orientation will be on Tuesday, April 1 at 10:00am.
Visit the Herndon ES registration webpage for more details.
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✨Outstanding Employees
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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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