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November 2: Student Holiday | School Planning Day
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November 3: Student Holiday | Teacher Workday
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November 3: Election Day
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November 11: Young Scholars/AVID Field Trip to GMU
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November 14: iPFIT Saturday
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November 18: 3-Hour Early Release
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November 19: 5th Grade Field Trip to National Air and Space Museum (DC)
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November 20: Principal Coffee & Chat
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November 25 - November 27: Student Holiday | Thanksgiving Break
  Dear Herndon Elementary School Families,
Last Saturday was a wonderful day of Herndon pride and community connection. We had a tremendous turnout for the Herndon Homecoming Parade, and our elementary float earned second place in the elementary school category. I am so proud of our Herndon Elementary School community and grateful to everyone who came out to represent our school. That afternoon, families, students, and staff came together for Fall Fest. It was a joyful way to connect and celebrate our community. Special thanks to our amazing PTA Exec Board for coordinating the event.
This week, we welcomed families for our Title I Family Night and a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) renovation update. On Wednesday, we hosted our Multilingual Learner Family Engagement Night. Thank you to the families and staff who joined us and helped strengthen the partnership between home and school.
We also welcomed members of the Instructional Services Department’s math team for learning walks in grades 5 and 6. Together, we recognized effective practices and identified growth areas that will help us support teachers as they focus on Shift 1. Literacy learning walks continued across grade levels, with attention to Enhanced Core Reading Instruction (ECRI) in grades 1 and 2, and Walk to Read in grades 3, and we continued learning walks in grades 4 through 6. Diane Leipzig, our division’s principal in residence for literacy, joined us for this work.
Friday brought an exciting look ahead: students were able to see their new classroom areas in the New Wing or, for first grade, at the front of the school. Pre-K, kindergarten, third grade, and our specialists will be located in the New Wing, while first grade will move to the front of the building.
We closed the week with a two-hour early release and a Best Dressed Costume celebration with our teacher teams. Wishing our students, families, and staff a happy end to Quarter One. Thank you for your continued partnership as we begin this next chapter at Herndon ES!
With gratitude,
Dr. Monika Vereb
Principal, Herndon Elementary School
 
Collage 1: Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat
Herndon's Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat celebration, featuring Herndon Elementary students and families in colorful costumes, decorated vehicles, character mascots, pumpkin activities, and festive outdoor events. Volunteers and community members interact with Herndon Elementary students, creating a fun, welcoming, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Collage 2: Multilingual Learner Families Engagement Night & Fall Festival
Herndon Elementary families learning about Multilingual Learner resources and support for students. Students and parents participate in activities, decorate pumpkins, and enjoy seasonal festivities. Families posing in Halloween costumes and participants celebrating together.
We are pleased to invite you to participate in our upcoming USO Donation Drive in partnership with the USO to support military families. The USO Lounges at both Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Reagan National Airport (DCA) serve as welcoming, comforting spaces for service members and their families to gather with loved ones who are departing or arriving.
To help restock these vital lounges, Herndon Elementary School will be accepting donations from November 2nd through November 20th. All donations can be dropped off directly in the Main Office.
2026 USO Wish List Items
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Food & Bulk Snacks
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Drinks & Smaller Treats
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- Snacks (Cookies, pretzels etc.)
- Chips
- Pop-Tarts
- Breakfast bars
- Individual Cereal Cups
- Tuna / Chicken Cans
- Microwave Soups / Can Meals
- Ramen Noodle Cups
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- Bottled Water
- Powerade / Gatorade
- Juice Boxes
- Beef Jerky / Slim Jims
- Dried Fruit Chips
- Protein & Energy Bars
- Chewing Gum
- Candy (Gummy Bears, Chocolate Bars, Lollipops)
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We thank you in advance for your incredible kindness and generosity in supporting our military service members and their families. Let’s work together to make a difference!
Sincerely,
Herndon Elementary School Administration
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Hear From Parents, Students, and Others at the Special Education Family Conference Opening Session
The annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
New this year, the conference will open with an inspiring panel discussion featuring voices from across our school community: an FCPS student, a high school principal, a community partner, and an FCPS parent.
Panelists will share personal experiences and practical ideas for building supportive, inclusive communities where students can thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Register to attend and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn more about the panelists. Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
Escuche a padres, estudiantes y otros miembros de la comunidad durante la sesión de apertura de la Conferencia de Educación Especial para Familias
La Conferencia Anual de Educación Especial para Familias, Unidos somos más fuertes: conectando a las familias y las escuelas, se llevará a cabo el sábado, 14 de noviembre, en la Escuela Secundaria Hayfield.
Como novedad este año, la conferencia comenzará con una inspiradora conversación en panel que reunirá diferentes voces de nuestra comunidad escolar: un estudiante de FCPS, un director de escuela secundaria, un aliado comunitario y un padre de familia de FCPS.
Los panelistas compartirán experiencias personales e ideas prácticas para crear comunidades inclusivas y de apoyo donde los estudiantes puedan prosperar dentro y fuera del salón de clases.
Inscríbase para asistir y visite la página de la Conferencia de Educación Especial para Familias para conocer más sobre los panelistas. Envíe sus preguntas a SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
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 also 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.
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Family Academy Events
- Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities
- Science Fair Judges Needed
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:
- Eventos de la Academia Familiar
- Feria de recursos para estudiantes con discapacidades
- Se necesitan jueces para la feria de ciencias
Lea “Esta Semana en FCPS” para que conozca más acerca de estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, por favor, suscríbase hoy.
Follow Herndon Elementary School and our PTA on Instagram for school highlights, important updates, upcoming events, and ways to stay involved in our community.
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We look forward to connecting with you!
 Stay Connected: Encouraging community stakeholders to follow Herndon ES on social media
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- Health Room 703-326-3110
- Cafeteria 703-326-3121
- Attendance 703-326-3131
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