Statistics in Schools: Everyone Counts! Week is March 2-6. FCPS is supporting the 2020 Census by encouraging students and teachers to use free U.S. Census Bureau activities focused on statistics. Each activity also highlights the importance of a complete census count, which helps fund our schools. Census postcards will arrive via U.S. Mail in mid-March.

HMS students are is in need of a replacement microwave in the cafe! Please contact Ms.Sanchez (kysanchez@fcps.edu) or Mr. Bordenkecher (jmbordenkech@fcps.edu) if you like donate one! Thank you!

Through this program, middle school students are able to give back to their community by tutoring local elementary school students. The tutees receive an enriched education and positive behavior modelling, while the tutors gain a deeper sense of community service and personal reflection. Tutoring sessions take place once a week, and last approximately an hour. If you have any further questions, please visit our website: homeworkhelpersorg.com and click here for more information.

At the start of the second semester, students’ Hawk Times may have changed. The decision to move a student into a Hawk Time with a math, English, or science teacher was based upon how individual students scored on the FCPS District-Wide Assessment, along with student performance on unit assessments, and teacher input. In these Hawk Times, student will be able to receive additional support and instruction from a content area teacher. Other Hawk Time changes that occurred might have been made to ensure that we keep Hawk Time teacher to student ratio as low as possible.

Herndon Middle School’s food pantry and clothing closet regularly distributes clothing and food to our students and their families. Please shop our Amazon wishlist to help us meet the growing needs in our community. Select what you want to contribute from the list, and select The Wishlist, Herndon MS address for shipping. Click here for more information and to access the wishlist.

We are having a ‘Career Day’ event on April 16th where students will have the opportunity to learn about different careers and fields. We are seeking representatives from various career clusters to share about their job and professional journey. Participants will be required to attend from 12:15-2:15. Click here for more information and to express your interest!

In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed eating disorder documents with detailed information to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools. Click here for more information.

The Hawkington Post is happy to publish its fourth issue for February and March 2020. Look for great articles about college football playoffs, politics, George Washington's birthday, Kenya safari facts, and much more! Thanks for reading us!