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2026-27 FCPS School Calendar
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October 10: iPFIT Saturday, 9:00a.m–1:00p.m
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October 12: No School | Indigenous Peoples' Day
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October 13: Family Science Night, 6:00p.m–7:30p.m
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October 16: Picture Day
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October 16: Last Chance for Spirit Wear orders
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October 22: Advanced Academic Screening Information Night, 6:00p.m
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October 23: Principal Coffee & Chat with Mayor LeBlanc, 8:00a.m
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October 23: 6th Grade Field Trip to National Gallery of Art
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October 24: Fall Festival | Trunk or Treat
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October 26: Community Meeting Regarding Renovation Project, 6:30p.m
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October 27: 1st Grade Field Trip to Great Country Farms
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October 28: Multilingual Learner Families Engagement Night, 5:15p.m
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October 30: 2 Hour Early Release | End of Quarter 1
  Good evening, Herndon Families,
It has been a full week of learning and connection at Herndon. Our kindergarten students visited Cox Farms, and our third graders enjoyed a learning experience at Adventure Theatre. Our administrative team continued classroom walkthroughs. I also began Lunch Bunch with our fifth graders and filmed the third installment of Favorite Book Friday, featuring our third-grade readers and our focus on Walk to Read by third grade, connected to our work with the 2030 Strategic Plan. I look forward to sharing it with you- please follow us on Instagram at @herndonelementaryschool.
Congratulations to our Students of the Week and to Grade 1 for having the highest attendance in the school last week. Our school community’s current chronic absenteeism rate is 4.0%, and our goal is to finish the 2026–27 school year at 3.9%. Thank you for supporting regular attendance. Each day at school helps students stay connected to their learning.
Tomorrow, Saturday, October 10, we will host iPFIT Saturday. Participating students will have an opportunity to make up missed instructional time with support from an Advanced Academics teacher, grade-level teachers, and a counselor.
A few dates to keep in mind for next week: Monday, October 12, is a School Planning Day, and students do not attend. We look forward to welcoming families to Science Night on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Fall Picture Day is Friday, October 16.
We also look forward to seeing our students participate in the Homecoming Parade. Then, we hope to welcome many of our families to Herndon ES for Fall Festival on Saturday, October 24, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The festival is free and will include Trunk or Treat.
Please ensure that you take time to read the eNotify that I sent out today regarding the Virginia Department of Education’s School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF) results for 2025–26. Herndon ES earned a score of 75.68. Our goal this school year is to reach 80. We are focused on strengthening students’ reading, math, and science learning, supporting multilingual learners as they develop English, and expanding inclusive learning opportunities for students with disabilities, and ensuring that students are in school and maintaining a low chronic absenteeism rate. Thank you for partnering with us as we help every Bee learn, grow, and thrive.
Gratefully,
Dr. Monika Vereb
Principal
  Collage of Herndon Elementary students, Admin Team, and teachers celebrating school achievements. Herndon Elementary students pose with their teachers, receive certificates, and show off the100% Attendance Bee.
Collage of Herndon Elementary students involved in class activities. Teachers attending their staff meeting in the Library. Students reading together and classmates working on math.
Herndon ES is looking for a Dining Assistant in the Cafeteria from 10:45am - 1:45pm! This is an hourly position.
This opportunity is a great fit if you're looking for:
✨ A short, predictable shift that works well around family schedules
✨ The opportunity to be at your student’s school during the day
✨ A meaningful way to stay connected with the Herndon Elementary Community
✨ A chance to make a positive impact on students every day
If you enjoy working with children and want to help create a safe, inclusive lunch environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please email Dr. Randolph, Assistant Principal at lwrandolph@fcps.edu if you would like more information about the position.
 Join us for Family Science Night on October 13, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, brought to you by the Children’s Science Center Lab. Activities include: Stacking Currency: Building Financial Literacy, Monster Math: Creating with Probability, Forensic Fun: Mystery Solved, among others. Students will be participating in these hands-on experiments, specially designed to provoke interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects.
🍿 FEATURE PRESENTATION (Event Details)
Production Details
🎬 Theme: Hollywood Through the Years 📅 Parade Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 🕘 Step-Off: 9:30 a.m. 🎥 Presented By: Town of Herndon Parks & Recreation Department
Families and community members are invited to attend a meeting about the Herndon Elementary School renovation project on October 27 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria.
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Herndon Elementary School information meeting about full-time advanced academics screening for students in grades 2–6. The meeting is October 22, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Spanish translation will be provided. |
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Reunión informativa de la Herndon Elementary School sobre el proceso de selección para el programa de tiempo completo de estudios académicos avanzados, dirigido a estudiantes de los grados 2 a 6. La reunión tendrá lugar el 22 de octubre de 2026, de 6:00 a 7:00 p. m., en la cafetería de la escuela.
Se ofrecerá traducción al español.
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 PTA wants you to BEE in the Know
Mark your calendars! Join us for the HES Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM!
This free family event is packed with fall fun for our whole hive, including:
- 🚗 Trunk-or-Treating (don't forget to bring a candy bag!)
- 🍕 Free Pizza & Drinks
- 🎶 Live DJ spinning beats all afternoon
- 🎨 Face Painting, Pumpkin Decorating & Balloon Animals
- 🚲 Exciting Raffles to win brand-new bikes or art classes at Monroe Art Studio!
We need your help to make this event a success! ❤️
- 🙋♀️ Want to volunteer? Sign up HERE
- 🚗 Want to decorate your car for Trunk-or-Treat? Sign up HERE
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Can’t volunteer at the Fall Festival? You can still help! We’re collecting bags of wrapped candy (or non-candy treats) for our trunk-or-treaters. 🍬🍫
Drop-off location: Bring donations to the Main Office.
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One more week to grab your spirit wear! 🐝👕
This is your final reminder to place your order so it can be picked up right here at the school! The last day for that option is October 16th! View Spirit Wear and Order Today!
🐝 Before & After-School Clubs Chess, Robotics, Hip Hop Dance, Basketball, and MORE! We can't wait to see what passions our Bees will explore. View all Offerings and Register Today!
Visit herndonespta.givebacks.com to explore upcoming events, join the PTA ($15), or make a donation. Every bit helps us support our students and staff! 💛
📲 Follow us for the latest updates:
- Facebook: Herndon Elementary School PTA
- Instagram: @herndonesPTA
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Conversaciones Comunitarias Directamente con la Dra. Reid
Acompáñenos en una serie de Conversaciones Comunitarias que se llevarán a cabo en diferentes lugares de la división escolar. Estas reuniones están abiertas a todos, incluyendo familias, estudiantes, y miembros de la comunidad. Puede asistir al evento que le resulte más conveniente, aunque no se lleve a cabo en su escuela o comunidad. Esta es una oportunidad para compartir sus opiniones, conversar directamente con la Dra. Reid y hacerle preguntas sobre temas importantes para nuestra comunidad de FCPS.
No es necesario inscribirse, pero hacerlo nos ayuda con la planificación.
Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Comparta sus comentarios sobre el trayecto hacia y desde la escuela
La Oficina de Seguridad y Protección de FCPS y el programa Safe Routes to School (Rutas Seguras a la Escuela) invitan a las familias a compartir sus experiencias al trasladarse hacia y desde la escuela de sus estudiantes. Sus comentarios ayudarán a orientar la evaluación anual de seguridad vial y peatonal cerca de las escuelas que realiza la Junta Escolar del Condado de Fairfax
La Encuesta sobre Seguridad Vial y Peatonal incluye preguntas sobre las rutas para caminar y andar en bicicleta, el tráfico cerca de las escuelas, las experiencias en las áreas de kiss-and-ride, la accesibilidad y otras inquietudes relacionadas con la seguridad.
Sus comentarios ayudarán a FCPS a identificar problemas comunes. Sus respuestas se mantendrán confidenciales y se compartirán con los administradores escolares y la Oficina de Seguridad y Protección. La encuesta toma aproximadamente cinco minutos y estará disponible hasta el jueves, 15 de octubre.
Asegúrese de indicar la escuela relacionada con sus comentarios e incluir los lugares específicos donde haya observado algún problema de seguridad. Si tiene estudiantes en diferentes escuelas de FCPS, complete una encuesta por separado para cada escuela.
Si tiene preguntas sobre la encuesta, comuníquese con SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This National School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? View the Nutrition Services menus.
Celebrando el poder de los almuerzos escolares
Múltiples estudios demuestran que los almuerzos escolares son importantes para apoyar la salud general de los estudiantes al mejorar sus dietas y combatir la inseguridad alimentaria. Los estudiantes que comen almuerzos escolares consumen más frutas, vegetales, y fibra que sus compañeros.
Esta Semana de Almuerzo Escolar, los Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición (FNS) de FCPS les recuerda a las familias que están dedicados a proveer comidas sabrosas, saludables, sostenibles y enfocadas en los estudiantes. Nuevos artículos de menú han sido lanzados este año basado en la retroalimentación de los estudiantes.
¿Quieres saber lo que hay para el desayuno o el almuerzo? Los Servicios de Nutrición tienen menús disponibles.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are available.
Eventos de vacunación para estudiantes de FCPS
FCPS, en colaboración con Inspire Health Alliance, ofrecerá vacunas requeridas para asistir a la escuela y vacunas opcionales contra la influenza para todos los estudiantes de FCPS de 18 años o menos, sin costo para las familias.
Se realizarán varios eventos en diferentes instalaciones de FCPS y se agregarán nuevas fechas a lo largo del año escolar. Los padres y tutores pueden consultar los próximos eventos y programar una cita para su estudiante. La participación es voluntaria. También puede consultar otros recursos sobre vacunación.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
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- Safe Routes to School Survey
- Immunization Events
- Celebrating Our Principals
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Novedades de FCPS
En caso de que no haya visto el boletín Esta Semana en FCPS, la división escolar compartió novedades sobre los siguientes temas:
- Encuesta de Safe Routes to School (Rutas Seguras hacia la Escuela)
- Eventos de vacunación
- Celebramos a nuestros directores escolares
Lea “Esta Semana en FCPS” para que conozca más acerca de estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, por favor, suscríbase hoy.
You’re invited to a free and fun
FALL FESTIVAL!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH AT 11:30 AM
BACK PARKING LOT OF
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A PROUD PARTNER OF HERNDON ELEMENTARY
651 DRANESVILLE ROAD
(LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE SCHOOL)
Mark your calendar now for
Trinity Presbyterian Church’s Fall Festival,
a lively afternoon held in the back parking lot of the church.
trunk-or-treating
music * s’mores * games * crafts
and more!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Questions?
Contact office@trinityherndon.org or (703) 437-5500.
These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the
Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this school.
Están invitados a un divertido y gratuito
¡FESTIVAL de OTOÑO!
DOMINGO, 25 de OCTUBRE a las 11:30AM
EN PARQUEO ATRAS DE
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
UN ORGULLOSO SOCIO DE HERNDON ES
651 DRANESVILLE ROAD
(LOCALIZADO AL FRENTE DE LA ESCUELA)
Anote en su calendario ahora sobre el
Festival de Otoño de Trinity Presbyterian Church,
pase una tarde animada en el parqueo detrás de la iglesia.
¡trunk-or-treating
música * s’mores * juegos * manualidades
y más!
Todos los niños deben estar acompañados por un adulto.
¿Preguntas?
Contacte office@trinityherndon.org o (703) 437-5500.
Estos materiales no son patrocinados o endorsados por la
Junta Escolar del Condado de Fairfax, el Superintendente, o esta escuela.
Follow Herndon Elementary School and our PTA on Instagram for school highlights, important updates, upcoming events, and ways to stay involved in our community.
📱Herndon Elementary: @herndonelementaryschool
📱Herndon Elementary PTA: @herndones_pta
We look forward to connecting with you!
 Stay Connected: Encouraging community stakeholders to follow Herndon ES on social media
 Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here.
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Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:
- Health Room 703-326-3110
- Cafeteria 703-326-3121
- Attendance 703-326-3131
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