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No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for Students Starting April 10

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to begin offering virtual mental health services to high school students via live video sessions. Starting Monday, April 10, parents/caregivers who have been struggling to find a therapist for their child or who notice changes in their child’s behavior will be able to connect them virtually with a licensed therapist. 

Teletherapy services for students are short-term, evidence-based, and culturally-responsive. Teletherapy is available on any device, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Therapists will be locally-licensed clinicians; 50% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC); and 40% of whom are bilingual. More than 15 languages are available.

Hazel Health’s licensed therapists can help students who are experiencing:

• Mood/behavior changes, lack of motivation, grief/loss.
• Anxiety, worry, fears.
• Bullying, sexual identity challenges, challenging peer and family relationships.
• Academic stress.

The first step for parents is to provide information through an opt-in form. Visit FCPS’ Teletherapy webpage for details

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Teleterapia de Salud Mental Sin Costo para Estudiantes

FCPS se ha asociado con “Hazel Health” para comenzar a ofrecer servicios virtuales de salud mental a estudiantes de secundaria a través de sesiones de video en vivo. Comenzando el lunes, 10 de Abril, padres/tutores legales que han estado luchando por encontrar un terapeuta para su hijo o que notan cambios en el comportamiento de su hijo podrán conectarse virtualmente con un terapeuta licenciado.

Los servicios de teleterapia para estudiantes son a corto plazo, basados en pruebas y culturalmente sensibles. 

La teleterapia está disponible en cualquier dispositivo, de lunes a viernes, de 7. a.m. a 7. p.m. Los terapeutas serán clínicos con licencia local, el 50% de los cuales se identifican como Afroamericanos, Indígenas o Personas de Color (BIPOC), y el 40% de los cuales son bilingües. Hay más de 15 idiomas disponibles.

Los terapeutas licenciados de Hazel Health pueden ayudar a los estudiantes que están experimentando:

• Cambios de humor/comportamiento, falta de motivación, pena/pérdida.
• Ansiedad, preocupación, miedos.
• "Bullying" (Acoso escolar), desafíos a la identidad sexual, relaciones difíciles con los compañeros y la familia.
• Estrés académico.

El primer paso para los padres es proporcionar información a través de un formulario de inscripción. Visite la página web de Teleterapia de FCPS para más detalles.

Dinning for Dollars

Herndon MS invites you, your family and friends to dine at Guapos in Herndon on March 23rd for our school fundraiser!

Guapos will be donating 20% of their sales for the entire day to the HMS PTA to go towards this years school dance!

Online Code for Pick-Up Orders: HMS23Fundraiser

National Junior Honors Society Application for 2023-24 is Now Open

Students in 7th grade who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher for the first two quarters of the school year and have followed the FCPS students’ rights and responsibilities guidelines will receive an email application in early March. The application requires the completion of an online application which will be sent to the students email. Applications must be turned in by 3:00 pm on Monday, April 10th. Late Applications are not excepted so please plan accordingly. All students who are accepted into the NJHS will be notified by April 21st and will need to sign an “Expectations agreement,” stating that they will maintain excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Service & Character during their 8th grade year.

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Los estudiantes de grado 7 que hayan mantenido un GPA acumulativo de 3.5 o más durante los primeros dos trimestres del año escolar y hayan seguido las pautas de derechos y responsabilidades de los estudiantes de FCPS recibirán una solicitud por correo electrónico a principios de marzo. La solicitud requiere completar una solicitud en línea que se enviará al correo electrónico de los estudiantes. Las solicitudes deben entregarse antes de las 3:00 pm del lunes 10 de abril. Las solicitudes tardías no están exceptuadas, así que planifique en consecuencia. Todos los estudiantes que sean aceptados en NJHS serán notificados antes del 21 de abril y deberán firmar un "acuerdo de expectativas", indicando que mantendrán la excelencia en las áreas de Becas, Liderazgo, Ciudadanía, Servicio y Carácter durante su año de 8vo grado.

Legally Blonde Jr. Tickets On Sale Now

Tickets for Legally Blonde Jr are now on sale! Adult tickets are $10, and student tickets are $5. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15663
This year we also have a "donate a ticket option" if you are so inclined. Get your tickets fast- we have already sold 154 for Fridays show and 187 for Saturdays show. Get yours before they sell out!

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¡Las entradas para Legally Blonde Jr ya están a la venta! Los boletos para adultos cuestan $ 10 y los boletos para estudiantes cuestan $ 5. Los boletos se pueden comprar en https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15663
Este año también tenemos la opción de "donar un boleto" si así lo desea. Obtenga sus boletos rápido, ya hemos vendido 154 para el show de los viernes y 187 para el show de los sábados. ¡Consigue el tuyo antes de que se agoten!

2023 Freshman Football Interest Meeting

Rising 9th Grade students who would like to learn more about the Freshman Football program at Herndon High School can stay after school on Thursday March 23rd in the cafeteria with Coach Fowle. 

Question? Contact: Kevin Fowle at [email protected]

Proposed Updates to the SR&R

 The Department of Special Services will be hosting two virtual meetings for the FCPS community regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Regulation. Please join one of the meetings below via Zoom (click the date to register):

• Tuesday, March 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Monday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the suggested updates and ask questions via Zoom Chat. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish. A certified deaf interpreter will be available as well. 

Beginning Monday, March 20, families and staff will also be able to provide feedback on proposed updates to the SR&R via a short survey. Please stay tuned for details. Visit FCPS’ website for more information.  

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Actualizaciones Propuestas a los Derechos y Responsabilidades del EstudianteEl Departamento de Servicios Especiales tendrá dos reuniones virtuales para la comunidad de FCPS con respecto a las actualizaciones propuestas a la Regulación de Derechos y Responsabilidades del Estudiante (SR&R). Por favor, únase a una de las reuniones a continuación a través de Zoom (haga clic en la fecha para registrarse):

• Martes, 21 de Marzo, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Lunes, 27 de Marzo, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de conocer las actualizaciones sugeridas y hacer preguntas a través de Zoom Chat. Habrá interpretación en español. También estará disponible un intérprete certificado para personas sordas. 

A partir del lunes, 20 de Marzo, las familias y el personal también podrán dar su opinión sobre las actualizaciones propuestas para el SR&R a través de una breve encuesta. Por favor manténgase en sintonía para más detalles. Visite el sitio web de FCPS para más información.

Ramadan

This year, the first day of Ramadan is Wednesday, March 22. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year, a time for spiritual discipline for Muslims, who believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran to Mohammed. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids. 

Calendar Reminders March

• 20: VIP Summer Registration Opens
• 24-25: Legally Blonde Jr. the Musical (Aud, 7-9:30)
• 26: STRIKE: set strike (Aud, 1-4)
• 13 and 27: Herndon Pyramid Elementary School Area Band rehearsals (4:45-6, band room)

901 Locust St. Herndon, VA 20170  | Main Office: 703-904-4800
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Student Intention Forms

Moving this summer?  If your family plans include relocation, please notify us by completing the intent form here: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it110.pdf and send it to Ms. Susanna Fry [email protected] at your earliest convenience

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¿Te mudas este verano? Si sus planes familiares incluyen la reubicación, notifíquenos completando el formulario de intención aquí: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it110.pdf y envíelo a Sra. Susanna Fry [email protected] fcps.edu lo antes posible

Food Truck Fridays!

Do you have a food truck (or food tent) business?  

Every year Herndon MS hosts "Food Truck Fridays" for teachers and staff to buy lunch from local small business! If you or you know someone that would be interested in join in on the fun please contact Kim Sanchez at [email protected]

Note:

• We plan to book Fridays starting March 10th- June 9th 
• We have about 100 staff members (each will buy their own meals)
• Lunches are from 10:30am- 1:00pm
• Trucks/ Food stand will set up at the front of the school (door1)
• Businesses are welcome to share their location on their social media or other platforms to serve non HMS customers. 

¿Tienes un negocio de camión de comida?

¡Cada año, Herdon MS organiza "Viernes de camiones de comida" para que los maestros y el personal compren el almuerzo de las pequeñas empresas locales! Si usted o usted conoce a alguien que estaría interesado en unirse a la diversión, comuníquese con Kim Sánchez en [email protected]

Nota:

• Planeamos reservar los viernes a partir del 10 de marzo al 9 de junio.
• Tenemos alrededor de 100 miembros del personal (cada uno comprará sus propia comida)
• Los almuerzos son de 10:30 am a 1:00 pm
• Se instalarán camiones/puesto de comida en la parte delantera de la escuela (puerta 1)
• Las empresas pueden compartir su ubicación en sus redes sociales o otras plataformas para atender a clientes que no sean de HMS.

Market Your Business, Support HMS Student Arts!

Hello Herndon Middle School Families and Supporters-

The Herndon Middle School Theatre Department will proudly present Legally Blonde Jr. The Musical on March 24th and March 25th, 2023, in the Herndon Middle School auditorium!  These performances draw more than 800 guests, and we are planning for an even bigger crowd this year! 

Please consider supporting our students by promoting your business or purchasing a shout-out space in our virtual program. We will have a bifold program with QR codes to the advertisements and additional materials. Funds from these ads are used to purchase theatre supplies and equipment throughout the year.  

The prices for ads or shout-out space are: full page - $75; half page - $50; quarter page - $25; and one line - $10.  Checks should be made out to the “HMS Theatre Parent Boosters” and mailed to: HMS Theatre Boosters c/o Sarah Stein, 1700 Firewood Court, Herndon, VA 20170.  Payments can also be made via Venmo (@Sarah-Stein-36) or PayPal ([email protected]).  Unfortunately, any forms and payment delivered after March 7, 2023, will be returned.  The attached form and ads, copy, and images should be emailed to Sarah Stein at [email protected].

Because of generous supporters like you, we can put on these awesome shows each year!  These ad sales really help ensure that opportunities to participate in the theatre program continue to be available to any interested student.  These programs are pivotal to the success and well-being of our Herndon Middle School students. 

Should you consider supporting this worthy cause, please see the attached document for more information on how to submit and pay for your advertisement or shout-out.  If you have any questions, please email me at address below. In order your ad or shout-out to be included in the show program, we must receive your payment and information by March 8th, 2023.

Thank you in advance for your time, consideration, and support of these worthy performances. Together we can make a difference!

 

With Appreciation,

Sarah K. Stein

Herndon Middle School Theatre Booster Volunteer

[email protected]

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications

For the past two years, the federal government has provided no-cost meals to all public school students without the need tao complete the annual Free and Reduced-Price Meal application. The extension of the no-cost meals benefit to all students is expected to expire at the end of this school year, meaning families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year. Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online. 

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Durante los últimos dos años, el gobierno federal ha brindado comidas sin costo a todos los estudiantes de las escuelas públicas sin necesidad de completar la solicitud anual de comidas gratuitas ya precio reducido. Se espera que la extensión del beneficio de comidas sin costo para todos los estudiantes expire al final de este año escolar, lo que significa que las familias deben presentar una solicitud y ser aprobadas para ser elegibles para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido para el año escolar 2022-23. Obtenga más información sobre el programa de comidas gratis y a precio reducido en línea.

CTE Summer Academy

This weekly summer program gives students the opportunity to dive deeper into CTE program areas, encourages career exploration, and helps develop useful skills. Registration is open from February 1 to June 9, 2023. There are a limited number of seats for this camp. To guarantee a spot, register early!

DETAILS
Cost - $275 per week
Dates - see calendar below
Time - 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Location - Lake Braddock SS
Eligibility - Current 7th to 11th graders
Transportation is provided!

Additional Information
More details are on our website: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA

View PDF Flyer Here

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Este programa de verano semanal brinda a los estudiantes la oportunidad de profundizar en las áreas del programa CTE, fomenta la exploración de carreras y ayuda a desarrollar habilidades útiles. La inscripción está abierta del 1 de febrero al 9 de junio de 2023. Hay un número limitado de plazas para este campamento. ¡Para garantizar un lugar, regístrese temprano!

DETALLES
Costo - $275 por semana
Fechas - ver calendario abajo
Hora - 8:30 am a 2:00 pm
Ubicación - Lago Braddock SS
Elegibilidad - Estudiantes actuales de grado 7-11
¡Se proporciona transporte!

información adicional
Más detalles están en nuestro sitio web: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA

Ver folleto en PDF aquí

Class of 2027 (Rising 9th Graders)

The Herndon High School Class of 2027 Facebook Group has been created. If you are a class of 20237 student OR parent of a rising 9th Grader at HHS, you may request membership at the following link. 

Please make sure to answer ALL of the membership questions in order for your request to be reviewed and potentially gain access to the group:  Herndon High School Class of 2027 | Facebook  or https://www.facebook.com/groups/441268224758585

This group will be one of your go-to places for information throughout high school

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Se ha creado el grupo de Facebook de Herndon High School Class of 2027. Si usted es un estudiante de la clase 20237 O padre de un estudiante de noveno grado en ascenso en HHS, puede solicitar la membresía en el siguiente enlace.

Asegúrese de responder TODAS las preguntas de membresía para que su solicitud sea revisada y potencialmente obtenga acceso al grupo:  Herndon High School Class of 2027 | Facebook o https://www.facebook.com/groups/441268224758585

Este grupo será uno de sus lugares de referencia para obtener información durante la escuela secundaria.

Calendar Reminders February:

• 28: Pre- Assessment Choral Concert Rehearsal (Aud, 6-8)

March:

• 01: Pre- Assessment Choral Concert Rehearsal ( Aud, 2:20-3:20) 
• 02: 2 Hour Early Release 
• 02: Pre Assessment Choral Concert ( Herndon HS, 7-8)
• 03: Student Holiday 

Febrero:

• 28: Concierto de Pre-Evaluación (Aud, 6-8)

Marzo:

• 01: Ensayo de Concierto Coral de Pre-Evaluación (Aud, 2:20-3:20)
• 02: Salida anticipada de 2 horas
• 02: Concierto coral de preevaluación (HHS, 7-8)
• 03: Vacaciones estudiantiles

901 Locust St. Herndon, VA 20170  | Main Office: 703-904-4800
Attendance: 703-904-4848 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Picture Day Retakes 02/15

Absentee and Retake Pictures Day

February 15, 2023

Click here to order your students pictures!

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Día de Ausencia y Retomar Fotos

15 de febrero de 2023

¡Haga clic aquí para ordenar las fotos de sus estudiantes!

CTE Summer Academy

This weekly summer program gives students the opportunity to dive deeper into CTE program areas, encourages career exploration, and helps develop useful skills. Registration is open from February 1 to June 9, 2023. There are a limited number of seats for this camp. To guarantee a spot, register early!

DETAILS
Cost - $275 per week
Dates - see calendar below
Time - 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Location - Lake Braddock SS
Eligibility - Current 7th to 11th graders
Transportation is provided!

Additional Information
More details are on our website: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA

View PDF Flyer Here

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Este programa de verano semanal brinda a los estudiantes la oportunidad de profundizar en las áreas del programa CTE, fomenta la exploración de carreras y ayuda a desarrollar habilidades útiles. La inscripción está abierta del 1 de febrero al 9 de junio de 2023. Hay un número limitado de plazas para este campamento. ¡Para garantizar un lugar, regístrese temprano!

DETALLES
Costo - $275 por semana
Fechas - ver calendario abajo
Hora - 8:30 am a 2:00 pm
Ubicación - Lago Braddock SS
Elegibilidad - Estudiantes actuales de grado 7-11
¡Se proporciona transporte!

información adicional
Más detalles están en nuestro sitio web: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA

Ver folleto en PDF aquí

Class of 2027 (Rising 9th Graders)

The Herndon High School Class of 2027 Facebook Group has been created. If you are a class of 20237 student OR parent of a rising 9th Grader at HHS, you may request membership at the following link. 

Please make sure to answer ALL of the membership questions in order for your request to be reviewed and potentially gain access to the group:  Herndon High School Class of 2027 | Facebook  or https://www.facebook.com/groups/441268224758585

This group will be one of your go-to places for information throughout high school

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Se ha creado el grupo de Facebook de Herndon High School Class of 2027. Si usted es un estudiante de la clase 20237 O padre de un estudiante de noveno grado en ascenso en HHS, puede solicitar la membresía en el siguiente enlace.

Asegúrese de responder TODAS las preguntas de membresía para que su solicitud sea revisada y potencialmente obtenga acceso al grupo:  Herndon High School Class of 2027 | Facebook o https://www.facebook.com/groups/441268224758585

Este grupo será uno de sus lugares de referencia para obtener información durante la escuela secundaria.

Student Laptop Care

After our return from winter break our IT specialist has noticed an uptick in student laptop repairs. Several laptops are in need of screen repairs and replacement of missing keys that have been purposely removed. 

We ask that parents/ guardians please remind their HMS student that laptops should be treated with care. We do understand that accidents happen and we are happy to have them replaced. So if your students laptop is damaged or has missing keys they can visit Mr. Sciabica in room 119 for a new one. 

Please review the FCPS technology agreement here. 

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Después de nuestro regreso de las vacaciones de invierno, nuestro especialista en TI notó un aumento en las reparaciones de las computadoras portátiles de los estudiantes. Varias computadoras portátiles necesitan reparaciones de pantalla y reemplazo de las teclas faltantes que se quitaron a propósito.

Les pedimos a los padres/tutores que recuerden a sus estudiantes de HMS que las computadoras portátiles deben tratarse con cuidado. Entendemos que los accidentes ocurren y estamos felices de que los reemplacen. Entonces, si la computadora portátil de su estudiante está dañada o le faltan las llaves, pueden visitar al Sr. Sciabica en el salón 119 para obtener una nueva.

Revise el acuerdo de tecnología de FCPS aquí.

Student Intention Forms

Moving this summer?  If your family plans include relocation, please notify us by completing the intent form here: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it110.pdf and send it to Ms. Susanna Fry [email protected] at your earliest convenience

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¿Te mudas este verano? Si sus planes familiares incluyen la reubicación, notifíquenos completando el formulario de intención aquí: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it110.pdf y envíelo a Sra. Susanna Fry [email protected] fcps.edu lo antes posible

Virginia Student Survey of Climate and Working Conditions

HMS, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Virginia Department of Education, is conducting the Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions.  The survey is administered to all students in Virginia in grades 6,7, and 8.  The purpose of this survey is to measure student support, student engagement, school discipline, and safety conditions in each school. This information will be used to guide educational practices that produce a safe and supportive school environment.      

The survey will ask questions such as how students feel about their school, how students get along with one another and their teachers, how students feel about school rules, and their perceptions of their teachers’ willingness to help them. Students will also be asked what kinds of bullying they may have observed during school and whether they have been bullied themselves. You may review the questions asked in the student survey at this website: https://tinyurl.com/VaSchoolSurvey.

The survey is voluntary, and your child can decide not to participate. If you do not wish for your child to participate, please notify the school by emailing the school registrar, Susanna Fry ([email protected]), no later than Monday, February 13th.

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HMS, en cooperación con el Departamento de Servicios de Justicia Criminal de Virginia y el Departamento de Educación de Virginia, está realizando la Encuesta de Clima y Condiciones Laborales de las Escuelas de Virginia. La encuesta se administra a todos los estudiantes de Virginia en los grados 6, 7 y 8. El propósito de esta encuesta es medir el apoyo de los estudiantes, la participación de los estudiantes, la disciplina escolar y las condiciones de seguridad en cada escuela. Esta información se utilizará para guiar las prácticas educativas que producen un entorno escolar seguro y de apoyo.

La encuesta hará preguntas tales como cómo se sienten los estudiantes acerca de su escuela, cómo se llevan los estudiantes entre sí y con sus maestros, cómo se sienten los estudiantes acerca de las reglas de la escuela y sus percepciones sobre la disposición de sus maestros para ayudarlos. También se les preguntará a los estudiantes qué tipos de intimidación pueden haber observado durante la escuela y si ellos mismos han sido intimidados. Puede revisar las preguntas formuladas en la encuesta para estudiantes en este sitio web: https://tinyurl.com/VaSchoolSurvey.

La encuesta es voluntaria y su hijo puede decidir no participar. Si no desea que su hijo participe, notifique a la escuela enviando un correo electrónico a la registradora de la escuela, Susanna Fry ([email protected]), a más tardar el lunes 13 de febrero.

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications

For the past two years, the federal government has provided no-cost meals to all public school students without the need tao complete the annual Free and Reduced-Price Meal application. The extension of the no-cost meals benefit to all students is expected to expire at the end of this school year, meaning families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year. Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online. 

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Durante los últimos dos años, el gobierno federal ha brindado comidas sin costo a todos los estudiantes de las escuelas públicas sin necesidad de completar la solicitud anual de comidas gratuitas ya precio reducido. Se espera que la extensión del beneficio de comidas sin costo para todos los estudiantes expire al final de este año escolar, lo que significa que las familias deben presentar una solicitud y ser aprobadas para ser elegibles para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido para el año escolar 2022-23. Obtenga más información sobre el programa de comidas gratis y a precio reducido en línea.

Healthy Relationships with People and Substances

Relationships are important components in the development of living a fulfilling life. Valentine’s Day occurs in the month of February, causing a frenzy of purchases and planning between loved ones to show appreciation and love. Forming and maintaining healthy relationships is difficult but vital for those in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Healthy relationships are a factor in helping people maintain sobriety (Addiction Center). Bonds and companionship provide emotional support and are effective in increasing health and wellbeing. Emotional support decreases fears and helps people to thrive.

There is value in healthy relationships. Healthy relationships help decrease the chances of people struggling with addictions from engaging in toxic attachments that create feelings of frustration, stress, and conflict. Negative attachments can bring out the worst in people and create feelings that can lead to increased use of alcohol and substance misuse and abuse. Positive relationships encourage growth, comfort, and the creation of emotional bonds that provide feelings of joy and support. Open communication and commitment are two of the best ways to foster the ideal type of relationships most people strive for.

Common values to develop in healthy relationships include: honesty, reciprocity, effort, respect, safety & security, laughter, acceptance, healthy boundaries, unconditional love, friendship, and non-judgmental.

As the world celebrates love, it is important to do our part in the creation of positive partnerships, social circles, and healthy connections. Encourage the support and inspiration of those that may be silently vulnerable and struggling to feel safe.

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Healthy Relationships

Substance Abuse & Intimate Relationships

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.

Las relaciones son componentes importantes en el desarrollo de una vida plena. El Día de San Valentín ocurre en el mes de febrero, provocando un frenesí de compras y planes entre los seres queridos para demostrar aprecio y amor. Formar y mantener relaciones saludables es difícil pero vital para quienes se están recuperando de la adicción a las drogas y el alcohol. Las relaciones saludables son un factor para ayudar a las personas a mantener la sobriedad (Centro de Adicciones). Los lazos y el compañerismo brindan apoyo emocional y son efectivos para aumentar la salud y el bienestar. El apoyo emocional disminuye los miedos y ayuda a las personas a prosperar.

Hay valor en las relaciones saludables. Las relaciones saludables ayudan a disminuir las posibilidades de que las personas que luchan contra las adicciones se involucren en apegos tóxicos que crean sentimientos de frustración, estrés y conflicto. Los apegos negativos pueden sacar lo peor de las personas y crear sentimientos que pueden conducir a un mayor consumo de alcohol y abuso y abuso de sustancias. Las relaciones positivas fomentan el crecimiento, la comodidad y la creación de vínculos emocionales que brindan sentimientos de alegría y apoyo. La comunicación abierta y el compromiso son dos de las mejores maneras de fomentar el tipo ideal de relaciones por las que la mayoría de las personas se esfuerzan.

Los valores comunes a desarrollar en relaciones saludables incluyen: honestidad, reciprocidad, esfuerzo, respeto, seguridad y protección, risa, aceptación, límites saludables, amor incondicional, amistad y no juzgar.

Mientras el mundo celebra el amor, es importante hacer nuestra parte en la creación de asociaciones positivas, círculos sociales y conexiones saludables. Fomente el apoyo y la inspiración de aquellos que pueden ser silenciosamente vulnerables y que luchan por sentirse seguros.

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Relaciones Saludables

Abuso de sustancias y relaciones íntimas

Si tiene preguntas generales sobre el Programa de Prevención de Abuso de Sustancias de FCPS, comuníquese con la Oficina de Seguridad y Bienestar de los Estudiantes al: (571) 423-4270.

Calendar Reminders February:

• 13:Herndon Pyramid Elementary School Area Band rehearsals (4:45-6, band room)
• 14: Thomas Jefferson High School Field Trip Planetarium Show and Tour
• 15: NJHS Meeting (café, 2:20-3:20)
• 15: Picture day Retakes during lunches
• 20: Holiday (Presidents Day)
• 28: Pre- Assessment Concert ( Aud, 6-8)

March:

• 01: Pre- Assessment Choral Concert Rehearsal ( Aud, 2:20-3:20) 
• 02: 2- Hour Early Release
• 02: Pre Assessment Choral Concert ( HHS, 7-8)
• 03: Student Holiday 

Febrero:

• 13: Ensayos de banda del área de la escuela primaria Herndon Pyramid (4:45-6, salón de banda)
• 14: Excursión y exhibición del planetario de la escuela secundaria Thomas Jefferson
• 15: Reunión de NJHS (café, 2:20-3:20)
• 15: Día de la foto Retomas durante los almuerzos
• 20: Feriado (Día de los Presidentes)
• 28: Concierto de Pre-Evaluación (Aud, 6-8)

Marzo:

• 01: Ensayo de Concierto Coral de Pre-Evaluación (Aud, 2:20-3:20)
• 02: Salida anticipada de 2 horas
• 02: Concierto coral de preevaluación (HHS, 7-8)
• 03: Vacaciones estudiantiles

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Thank You HMS Counselors!

Happy National School Counselors Week to School Counselors! Thank you for all you do to help our students dream big by providing academic and social-emotional supports and promoting college and career readiness exploration!

¡Feliz Semana Nacional de los Consejeros Escolares! ¡Gracias por todo lo que hacen para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a soñar en grande brindando apoyo académico y socioemocional y promoviendo la exploración de la preparación universitaria y profesional!

Virginia Student Survey of Climate and Working Conditions

HMS, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Virginia Department of Education, is conducting the Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions.  The survey is administered to all students in Virginia in grades 6,7, and 8.  The purpose of this survey is to measure student support, student engagement, school discipline, and safety conditions in each school. This information will be used to guide educational practices that produce a safe and supportive school environment.      

The survey will ask questions such as how students feel about their school, how students get along with one another and their teachers, how students feel about school rules, and their perceptions of their teachers’ willingness to help them. Students will also be asked what kinds of bullying they may have observed during school and whether they have been bullied themselves. You may review the questions asked in the student survey at this website: https://tinyurl.com/VaSchoolSurvey.

The survey is voluntary, and your child can decide not to participate. If you do not wish for your child to participate, please notify the school by emailing the school registrar, Susanna Fry ([email protected]), no later than Monday, February 13th.

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HMS, en cooperación con el Departamento de Servicios de Justicia Criminal de Virginia y el Departamento de Educación de Virginia, está realizando la Encuesta de Clima y Condiciones Laborales de las Escuelas de Virginia. La encuesta se administra a todos los estudiantes de Virginia en los grados 6, 7 y 8. El propósito de esta encuesta es medir el apoyo de los estudiantes, la participación de los estudiantes, la disciplina escolar y las condiciones de seguridad en cada escuela. Esta información se utilizará para guiar las prácticas educativas que producen un entorno escolar seguro y de apoyo.

La encuesta hará preguntas tales como cómo se sienten los estudiantes acerca de su escuela, cómo se llevan los estudiantes entre sí y con sus maestros, cómo se sienten los estudiantes acerca de las reglas de la escuela y sus percepciones sobre la disposición de sus maestros para ayudarlos. También se les preguntará a los estudiantes qué tipos de intimidación pueden haber observado durante la escuela y si ellos mismos han sido intimidados. Puede revisar las preguntas formuladas en la encuesta para estudiantes en este sitio web: https://tinyurl.com/VaSchoolSurvey.

La encuesta es voluntaria y su hijo puede decidir no participar. Si no desea que su hijo participe, notifique a la escuela enviando un correo electrónico a la registradora de la escuela, Susanna Fry ([email protected]), a más tardar el lunes 13 de febrero.

Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here.

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Con Tutor.com a través de Schoology, los estudiantes de FCPS pueden obtener ayuda para el aprendizaje en cualquier momento, ¡incluso de tutores bilingües! Los estudiantes de FCPS se reúnen con tutores miles de veces cada semana para practicar la lectura, prepararse para un próximo examen de matemáticas, escribir programas de computadora, estudiar para el SAT o recibir comentarios sobre los ensayos de becas, ¡todo sin costo para sus familias! Si aún no lo ha hecho, lo alentamos a que se tome unos minutos para conectarse con un tutor con su hijo. Más información sobre Tutor.com en FCPS está disponible aquí.

What is Portrait of a Graduate?

Our Herndon Hawks are learning, growing and reflecting in their Portrait of a Graduate skills.  Learn more about the five POG skills: Communicator, Creative and Critical Thinker, Ethical and Global Citizen, Collaborator and Goal Directed and Resilient Individual. Talk to your Hawk about how they use these skills at school and at home!

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Nuestros Herndon Hawks están aprendiendo, creciendo y reflexionando en sus habilidades de Retrato de un Graduado. Obtenga más información sobre las cinco habilidades POG: Comunicador, Pensador creativo y crítico, Ciudadano ético y global, Colaborador e Individuo orientado a objetivos y resiliente. ¡Hable con su halcón sobre cómo usa estas habilidades en la escuela y en casa!

Black History Month "Who Am I"

In celebration of and to honor Black History Month, students can stop by the library to participate in the "Who Am I?" activity. Each black/even day during the month of February we will put up a new clue on a figure in Black history- student will be able to submit their guess as to who it is and if they're correct they'll be entered into a weekly and monthlong raffle for prizes!

The clue will be up for 2 days before being revealed and a new clue posted, so make sure your student stop by the library often this month!

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En celebración y para honrar el Mes de la Historia Negra, los estudiantes pueden pasar por la biblioteca para participar en "¿Quién soy yo?" actividad. Cada día negro/par durante el mes de febrero, colocaremos una nueva pista sobre una figura en la historia de los afroamericanos: los estudiantes podrán enviar su conjetura sobre quién es y, si están en lo correcto, se ingresarán en un Rifa semanal y mensual de premios!

La pista estará disponible durante 2 días antes de ser revelada y se publicará una nueva pista, ¡así que asegúrese de que su estudiante pase por la biblioteca a menudo este mes!

District XII Honors Choir

Congratulations to the 7 singers chosen to represent HMS at District XII Honors Choir on February 10 & 11:

• Mazzy Johnston
• Allie Blanchet
• Luca Aten
• Sayuri Tasaki
• Eliska Godaire
• Valeria Perez-Ricce
• Evelyn Smith

These students will spend all day rehearsing at Herndon High School on February 10, as well as the morning of February 11. The concert is on Saturday February 11, 1pm at HHS. It is free and open to the public. Come on out to support our singers! They've worked so hard to learn extremely challenging music, and these concerts are always incredible!

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Felicitaciones a los 7 cantantes elegidos para representar a HMS en el Coro de Honores del Distrito XII el 10 y 11 de febrero:

• Mazzy Johnston
• Allie Blanchet
• Luca Atón
• Sayuri Tasaki
• Eliska Godaire
• Valeria Pérez-Ricce
• Evelyn Smith

Estos estudiantes pasarán todo el día ensayando en Herndon High School el 10 de febrero, así como la mañana del 11 de febrero. El concierto es el sábado 11 de febrero a la 1:00 p. m. en HHS. Es gratis y abierto al público. ¡Ven a apoyar a nuestros cantantes! Han trabajado muy duro para aprender música extremadamente desafiante, ¡y estos conciertos siempre son increíbles!

The College Partnership Program Vea la información en español aqui!

 

The College Partnership Program (CPP) is an enrichment program that supports students in grades 9-12 as they explore, apply to and enroll in college. Students attend monthly school-based meetings focused on academic advising, college visits, parent engagement and preparation beyond high school. Students have the opportunity to visit colleges, explore careers, attend SAT prep courses, and attend a three-day summer college experience. CPP is designed to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access, opportunity, and attainment and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses including:

• Students who are the first in family to attend college in the U.S
• Black or African American students
• Hispanic students, of one or more race
• Students with disabilities
• English language learners
• Economically disadvantaged students

Information session for students: February 22nd during Advisory. Interested students should sign up with their 8th grade counselor.
Application link: http://tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2023

For more information please see our CPP Advocate, Ms. Mascoll in the Resource Wing

Night Hawk February Schedule

Please take a look at the February Schedule.  Some highlights include:

• Weight Training w/ HHS Football Coaches will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Archery has moved to Thursdays.
• Indoor Field Hockey will take place on Wednesdays during B Block.
• Futsal (Indoor Soccer) will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Another day of Volleyball has been added to Thursdays.
• We will have a Student vs. Staff Basketball game after school on February 27.  Students will be able to sign up during lunches the week of February 6.  Based on the amount of sign ups, we may have tryouts. 

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Por favor, eche un vistazo a la programación de febrero. Algunos aspectos destacados incluyen:

• El entrenamiento con pesas con los entrenadores de fútbol de HHS se llevará a cabo los martes y jueves.
• El tiro con arco se ha trasladado a los jueves.
• Indoor Field Hockey se llevará a cabo los miércoles durante el Bloque B.
• Futsal (fútbol sala) se llevará a cabo los martes y jueves.
• Se ha agregado otro día de Voleibol a los jueves.
• El 27 de febrero tendremos un juego de baloncesto entre estudiantes y personal después de la escuela. Los estudiantes podrán inscribirse durante los almuerzos la semana del 6 de febrero. Según la cantidad de inscripciones, es posible que tengamos pruebas.

Volleyball Tournaments

Beginning in February, we will have a few volleyball tournaments against other middle schools.  Students will be able to sign up beginning on Monday.  In order to participate in a tournament, students will need to:

• Sign up during lunches for days of interest.
• Model positive behavior.
• Maintain grades above a C or consistently seek academic support.
• Attend at least one volleyball session a week (Monday or Thursday).
• Have transportation to the tournament(s).

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A partir de febrero, tendremos algunos torneos de voleibol contra otras escuelas intermedias. Los estudiantes podrán inscribirse a partir del lunes. Para participar en un torneo, los estudiantes deberán:

• Regístrese durante los almuerzos para los días de interés.
• Modele el comportamiento positivo.
• Mantener calificaciones por encima de una C o buscar constantemente apoyo académico.
• Asistir al menos a una sesión de voleibol a la semana (lunes o jueves).
• Contar con transporte al (los) torneo(s).

Studnet Volunteers Needed! Hawks 101: HMS Jump Start Program

In August, we will offer Hawks 101 for students that will be new to the building next year.  One of the most important aspects of this program is our Student Volunteers.  They are the ones that help new students feel more comfortable.

We will have sign ups for student volunteers beginning in February.  Additional information will be provided in the future.

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En agosto, ofreceremos Hawks 101 para los estudiantes que serán nuevos en el edificio el próximo año. Uno de los aspectos más importantes de este programa son nuestros Estudiantes Voluntarios. Son los que ayudan a los nuevos estudiantes a sentirse más cómodos. Tendremos inscripciones para estudiantes voluntarios a partir de febrero. Se proporcionará información adicional en el futuro.

Institute for the Arts

Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a 2 or 4-week arts enrichment program for students in rising 7th-12th grade who like to express themselves through the study of dance, fashion, music, theatre, and visual art. With almost 90 classes to choose from, students can immerse themselves in their favorite arts subjects or explore something new. A daily schedule at IFTA consists of four 70-minute classes and a half-hour lunch. Classes are taught in a supportive environment by teachers who are dedicated to high achievement and success. Course offerings are subject to sufficient enrollment. For additional program information, visit the IFTA website or social media pages.

ELIGIBILITY

IFTA is open to students currently in grades 6-11 who will enter grades 7-12 during the 2023-24 school year. Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) students, county residents who are enrolled in private schools or home schooled, and non-Fairfax County residents are encouraged to register.

LOCATION, DATES, & TIMES

Lake Braddock Secondary School 9200 Burke Lake Rd. Burke, VA 22015 Wednesday, July 5 - Friday, July 28, 2023(M-F) 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

View information pamphlet here! 

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Institute for the Arts (IFTA) es un programa de enriquecimiento artístico de 2 o 4 semanas para estudiantes de 7 a 12 grado a quienes les gusta expresarse a través del estudio de la danza, la moda, la música, el teatro y las artes visuales. Con casi 90 clases para elegir, los estudiantes pueden sumergirse en sus materias artísticas favoritas o explorar algo nuevo. Un horario diario en IFTA consta de cuatro clases de 70 minutos y un almuerzo de media hora. Las clases se imparten en un ambiente de apoyo por maestros que están dedicados al alto rendimiento y al éxito. Las ofertas de cursos están sujetas a inscripción suficiente. Para obtener información adicional sobre el programa, visite el sitio web de IFTA o las páginas de redes sociales.

ELEGIBILIDAD

IFTA está abierto a los estudiantes que actualmente cursan los grados 6-11 y que ingresarán a los grados 7-12 durante el año escolar 2023-24. Se alienta a que se registren los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax (FCPS), los residentes del condado que están inscritos en escuelas privadas o que reciben educación en el hogar y los que no residen en el Condado de Fairfax.

LUGAR, FECHAS Y HORARIOS

Escuela Secundaria Lake Braddock 9200 Burke Lake Rd. Burke, VA 22015 Miércoles 5 de julio - Viernes 28 de julio de 2023 (lunes a viernes) 8:30 a. m. - 2 p. m.

Calendar Reminders February:

• 6-10: Counselor Appreciation Week 
• 7:Theater Booster Meetings (Drama room, 7:30pm)
• 8-11: District XII Honors Choir (Fri. field trip)
• 15: NJHS Meeting (café, 2:20-3:20)
• 15: Picture day Retakes during lunches

Febrero:

• 6-10: Semana de Agradecimiento al Consejero
• 7: Reuniones de refuerzo de teatro (sala de teatro, 7:30 p. m.)
• 8-11: Coro de Honores del Distrito XII (viaje de estudios los viernes)
• 15: Reunión de NJHS (café, 2:20-3:20)
• 15: Día de la foto Retomas durante los almuerzos

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PTA Mobile/ In-Store Spirit Day Feb.6th Monday February 6, 2023 7:00am-9:00pm

Come support the Herndon Middle School by placing a Mobile Pickup, Mobile Drive-thru, Mobile Curbside, or Mobile Delivery order.

You get to enjoy a great meal and Herndon Middle School will receive a donation of 25% of today's Mobile sales that have your Herndon Middle or Spirit Event mentioned in the special instructions when ordering.

Ordering in the store or drive-thru, let the order taker know you are here for the Spirit Event.

 

Chick-fil-a at North Point Village 1494 North Point Village Center Reston, VA 20194 Wed. January 25th, 2- Hour Early Release Bell Schedule No School January 26-27 There will be no school on January 26-27 due to teacher work day.  Sponsor a Yearbook

It's not too late to sponsor a yearbook for a student in need. Go to yearbookforever.com to purchase. All sales end this Wednesday!! 

Last Chance: Yearbook

Yearbook sales are coming to an end! We will hold ONE LAST CASH sale day on Wednesday January 25th during lunches. You can still buy your yearbooks online this week at myschoolbucks or yearbookforever.com! Don't miss out!

School Board Reviews Draft School Year Calendar Options

At their January 17 work session, the School Board discussed draft calendars that were created for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years. Draft calendars were developed using the following criteria as a framework:

• Federal, state, and Virginia Department of Education guidance.
• Superintendent’s priorities.
• School Board input.
• Student absentee data.
• Staff absentee data.
• Surrounding jurisdictions’ calendars.
• Survey results.
• Calendar Feedback Committee input.

You may view the draft calendars and other related documents in Boarddocs. The calendars will be presented as new business during the School Board meeting on Thursday, January 26. The Board is scheduled to vote on the calendars during their meeting on Thursday, February 9. 

Watch a recording of today’s Work Session. Get information on FCPS' calendar development process.

FY 2023-24 Proposed Budget Highlights

At the January 12 School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid proposed a budget for FY 2024 that focuses on attracting and retaining teachers and staff, initiatives aimed at closing the achievement gap for all students, and gives our youngest learners a strong start, including investments for special education students impacted during the pandemic.

The FY 2024 Proposed Budget totals $3.5 billion—a net increase of $249.6 million or 7.6% over the FY 2023 Approved Budget. Nearly 86% of the budget is targeted at instruction. The Proposed Budget focuses on several key areas:

• Innovative investments that close the achievement gap for all students:
• Equitable access to literacy.
• Increased access to PreK programming.
• Supports for students with special education needs. 
• Funding for students in Advanced Academic Programs.
• Changing student enrollment needs.
• Increase in student and family supports, including access to middle school athletic opportunities that support student well-being. 
• Continuation of green investments.
• Increased security measures.
• Proposed increases in employee compensation.

Watch Dr. Reid’s presentation to the board. Access the presentation slides on Boarddocs.

Calendar Reminders January:

• 25: End of Quarter- 2 Hour Early Release 
• 26: Teacher Work Day- No School
• 27: Teacher Work Day- No School

February:

• 6-10: Counselor Appreciation Week 
• 7:Theater Booster Meetings (Drama room , 7:30pm)
• 8-11: District XII Honors Choir (Fri. field trip)
• 15: NJHS Meeting (café, 2:20-3:20)
• 15: Picture day Retakes during lunches

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Curriculum Night

Join us for Herndon Middle school Curriculum Night!

January 19, 2023----5:30-7:30

Auditorium 

Snow Date: Feb. 2, 2023

Noche de currículo

¡Únase a nosotros para la noche de currículo de la escuela secundaria Herndon! 19 de enero de 2023----5:30-7:30

Vea folleto en español aqui

 

SEL Updates for Middle School

SEL Parent letters will be mailed via USPS January 1st. It provides families with a brief overview of what the screener is, how schools use the data, how to understand the scores (reported at the topic level), as well as tips for discussing the results with their child. Please see the Family Guide for Understanding SEL Strengths. Parent letter and guide are available in full text and translated PDFs on the Public website.

Parent Letter- English

Actualizaciones de SEL

Las cartas de SEL para padres se enviarán por correo postal a través de USPS el 1 de enero. Brinda a las familias una breve descripción general de qué es el evaluador, cómo las escuelas usan los datos, cómo entender los puntajes (informados a nivel de tema), así como consejos para discutir los resultados con su hijo. Consulte la Guía familiar para comprender las fortalezas de SEL. La carta y la guía para padres están disponibles en texto completo y PDF traducidos en el SEL público. Las cartas para padres se enviarán por correo a través de USPS el 1 de enero. Brinda a las familias una breve descripción general de qué es el evaluador, cómo las escuelas usan los datos, cómo entender los puntajes (informados a nivel de tema), así como consejos para discutir los resultados con su hijo. Consulte la Guia familiar para comprender las fortalezas de SEL. La carta para padres y la guía están disponibles en texto completo y PDF traducidos en el sitio web público.

Letra de padre- Español

Picture Day is Tomorrow and Wednesday!

Student will be taking their yearbook pictures on January 10th and 11th during PE Classes. Photos can be ordered following the link below and using the code 0037360IN.

link: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/shop/login/?ac=0037360IN

¡El día de la foto es mañana y el miércoles!

Los estudiantes tomarán sus fotos del anuario el 10 y 11 de enero durante las clases de educación física. Las fotos se pueden pedir siguiendo el enlace a continuación y usando el código 0037360IN.

link: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/shop/login/?ac=0037360IN

Preparing Families for Difficult Conversation about Alcohol and Drugs

FCPS Student Student Safety & Wellness Office has scheduled in-person Drug Education Nights for parents, guardians, and youth caregivers across the division. You Will:

• Understand basic info about alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and opioids
• List what you can do as a caregiver
• Identify & connect with community resources

**Adult only**

Tuesday 1/17/2023 6-8pm

Herndon High School 

Lecture Hall E120 View Flyer Here

Preparar a las familias para conversaciones difíciles sobre el alcohol y las drogas

Estudiantes de FCPS La Oficina de Seguridad y Bienestar de los Estudiantes ha programado noches de educación sobre drogas en persona para padres, tutores y cuidadores de jóvenes en toda la división. Vas a:

• Comprender información básica sobre el alcohol, la nicotina, el cannabis y los opioides
• Enumere lo que puede hacer como cuidador
• Identifique y conéctese con los recursos de la comunidad

**Solo para adultos**

Martes 17/01/2023 6-8pm

Escuela secundaria Herndon

Sala de conferencias E120

New Lunchtime Library Procedure -

Starting this week, the library has a new process for students who are wanting to come to the library during their lunch period. Students will need to sign up ahead of time in Schoology to either use the Makerspace or come to the library during their lunch period.

There will be a limited number of slots available each day and it will be first come, first serve. Further directions will be listed on our Schoology page.

If students have any questions about this new procedure please reach out to Ms.Burke or Ms.Russo.

Nuevo procedimiento de biblioteca a la hora del almuerzo

A partir de esta semana, la biblioteca tiene un nuevo proceso para los estudiantes que desean venir a la biblioteca durante su período de almuerzo. Los estudiantes deberán inscribirse con anticipación en Schoology para usar Makerspace o venir a la biblioteca durante su período de almuerzo.

Habrá un número limitado de espacios disponibles cada día y será por orden de llegada. Se incluirán más instrucciones en nuestra página de Schoology.

Si los estudiantes tienen alguna pregunta sobre este nuevo procedimiento, comuníquese con la Sra. Burke o la Sra. Russo.

PTA Parent Talk: Healthy Tech Use at Home and School

HMS parents are invited to join the HHS PTSA for the first of our new parent talking series:

“Setting the Conditions for Healthy Tech Use at Home and School”

January 12 at 7pm - HHS lecture hall

Technology can be a powerful tool to connect us with friends and family as well as encourage creativity and learning.  But when healthy norms are not in place, it can also lead to bad habits and create tension between parents and children.  Many of the approaches we hear about (screen-time limits, anti-cyberbullying programs, etc.), while well intentioned, can actually make it harder for young people to learn to be responsible digital citizens.  In this conversation, digital media expert Richard Culatta will share research and practical tips from his new book Digital For Good (Harvard Business Press) on how to create a healthy environment for young people growing up to thrive in a digital world.

Charlas para padres: uso saludable de la tecnología en el hogar y la escuela

Los padres de HMS están invitados a unirse a HHS PTSA para la primera de nuestras nuevas series de charlas para padres:

“Estableciendo las Condiciones para el Uso Saludable de la Tecnología en el Hogar y la Escuela”

12 de enero a las 7 p. m. - Sala de conferencias del Herdon High School

La tecnología puede ser una herramienta poderosa para conectarnos con amigos y familiares, así como para fomentar la creatividad y el aprendizaje. Pero cuando no existen normas saludables, también puede generar malos hábitos y crear tensión entre padres e hijos. Muchos de los enfoques de los que escuchamos (límites de tiempo de pantalla, programas contra el ciberacoso, etc.), si bien tienen buenas intenciones, en realidad pueden dificultar que los jóvenes aprendan a ser ciudadanos digitales responsables. En esta conversación, el experto en medios digitales Richard Culatta compartirá investigaciones y consejos prácticos de su nuevo libro Digital For Good (Harvard Business Press) sobre cómo crear un entorno saludable para que los jóvenes crezcan y prosperen en un mundo digital.

Yearbook Cash Sales

There is one day for cash sales coming up on January 18th. Please bring exact change $15 to lunch on January 18th to purchase a yearbook in cash. Limited supplies left! Don't miss out! Sales end at the end of this month!

Ventas en efectivo del anuario

Hay un día para las ventas en efectivo el 18 de enero. Traiga el cambio exacto de $15 al almuerzo del 18 de enero para comprar un anuario en efectivo. ¡Quedan suministros limitados! ¡No te lo pierdas! ¡Las ventas terminan a finales de este mes!

Herndon HS All Night Grad Fundraiser

All Night Grad (ANG) is an all-night party for the 2023 graduates of Herndon High School. It is held on the night of graduation to give the students an alternative to parties that might allow drinking or drugs. Herndon High Schools ANG Party will be held at the Herndon Community Center starting the night of June 7th after graduation from 10:30 PM until 5:00 AM the next morning. The event is packed with games, dancing, casino events, food, prizes and more!

View linked flyer

Herndon HS All Night Grad Recaudación de fondos

All Night Grad (ANG) es una fiesta de toda la noche para los graduados de 2023 de Herndon High School. Se lleva a cabo la noche de la graduación para darles a los estudiantes una alternativa a las fiestas en las que se permite el consumo de alcohol o drogas. La Fiesta ANG de las Escuelas Secundarias de Herndon se llevará a cabo en el Centro Comunitario de Herndon a partir de la noche del 7 de junio después de la graduación desde las 10:30 p. m. hasta las 5:00 a. m. de la mañana siguiente. ¡El evento está repleto de juegos, bailes, eventos de casino, comida, premios y más!

Let's Get Social - Seamos Sociales

Did you know HMS is on social media? Follow us to see photos and videos from our classrooms and connect with others.

Follow us on:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herndonmiddleschool
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerndonMiddle

¿Sabías que HMS está en las redes sociales? Síganos para ver fotos y videos de nuestras aulas y conectarse con otros.

Calendar Reminders- Recordatorios de calendario January 

• 10-11: Picture day ( during PE Classes)
• 13-15: District 12 All District Honors Orchestra (Langley HS, 8-4)
• 16: No School- Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday 
• 25: End of Second Quarter- 2hr early release

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Holiday Office Hours

Herndon Middle School Main office will be closed for in person meetings. 

The office phone lines will be available from 8:00am- 1:00pm 

La oficina principal de Herndon Middle School estará cerrada para reuniones en persona.

Las líneas telefónicas de la oficina estarán disponibles de 8:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m.

Curriculum Night

Join us for Herndon Middle school Curriculum Night!

January 19, 2023----5:30-7:30

Auditorium 

Snow Date: Feb. 2, 2023

¡Únase a nosotros para la noche de currículo de la escuela secundaria Herndon! 19 de enero de 2023----5:30-7:30

Vea folleto en español aqui

 

Herndon HIGH School Curriculum Night

Herndon High School’s Curriculum Night and Electives Fair is Coming!

Who: Parents of Rising 9th Graders
Where: Herndon High School
When: Thursday, January 5th, 2023
6:30pm-8:00pm
Why: Come learn about Herndon’s Advanced Academics in the Auditorium from 6:30pm-7:00pm, then stay and learn about the different elective classes available to your students.
Questions? Please feel free to reach out to the School Counselors listed below:
Samantha Kramer- [email protected] or 703-810-2307
Kelly Ginieczki- [email protected] or 703-810-2305

¡Se acerca la noche de currículo y la feria de materias optativas de Herndon High School!

Quién: Padres de futuros estudiantes de noveno grado Dónde: Escuela Secundaria Herndon

Cuándo: jueves, 5 de enero de 2023 18:30-20:00

Por qué: venga a aprender sobre los estudios académicos avanzados de Herndon en el auditorio de 6:30 p. m. a 7:00 p. m., luego quédese y aprenda sobre las diferentes clases electivas disponibles para sus estudiantes.

Habrá intérpretes de español disponibles.

¿Preguntas? No dude en comunicarse con los consejeros escolares que se enumeran a continuación: Samantha Kramer- [email protected] o 703-810-2307 Kelly Ginieczki- [email protected] o 703-810-2305

HMS NEW REBRANDED LOGO!

You Voted-- Here's our new logo!

Thank you Herndon Community , students and staff for your valuable input on creating our new school logo! 

Usted votó-- ¡Aquí está nuestro nuevo logo! ¡Gracias a la comunidad de Herndon, a los estudiantes y al personal por su valioso aporte en la creación de nuestro nuevo logotipo escolar!

Order you Yearbook!

Don't miss out on this years yearbook! This year yearbooks are $15 and can be purchased at yearbookforever.com OR on myschoolbucks! Get yours fast, the deadline to purchase is January 28th. You can also donate a yearbook to a student in need though the yearbook angel program. Don't miss out on this years memories. Give the gift of a yearbook this year!

¡No te pierdas el anuario de este año! ¡Los anuarios de este año cuestan $15 y se pueden comprar en yearbookforever.com O en myschoolbucks! Consigue el tuyo rápido, la fecha límite para comprar es el 28 de enero. También puede donar un anuario a un estudiante que lo necesite a través del programa ángel del anuario. No te pierdas los recuerdos de este año. ¡Regala un anuario este año!

Happy Holiday's and Happy New Year

🕎 Happy Chanukah to all in our students who celebrate! This Festival of Lights is an 8-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple, and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple's menorah for 8 days. 

🎄 A very Merry Christmas to our students who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus, and is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world. 

Happy Kwanzaa to our students who celebrate! Kwanzaaa is an African American and pan- African 7 day cultural festival which celebrates family, community and culture.  

🕎¡Feliz Janucá a todos nuestros estudiantes que celebran! Este Festival de las Luces es una festividad judía de 8 días que conmemora la nueva dedicación del Templo Sagrado y el milagro de una pequeña cantidad de aceite que iluminó la menorá del Templo durante 8 días.

🎄 ¡Muy Feliz Navidad a nuestros alumnos que celebran! La Navidad es una festividad anual que conmemora el nacimiento de Jesús y se celebra de muchas maneras únicas en los EE. UU. y el mundo.

¡Feliz Kwanzaa a nuestros estudiantes que celebran! Kwanzaaa es un festival cultural afroamericano y panafricano de 7 días que celebra la familia, la comunidad y la cultura.

New Murals Updates!

Students and Staff are super excited to see HMS transform with our new beautiful murals! 

Click the images above or the links below to view larger!

Video link: https://twitter.com/_monikavereb/status/1603743816414302209?s=20&t=LHYo2qSMURhGJT3lLwcvTQ

Image link 1: https://twitter.com/_monikavereb/status/1603552663181959168?s=20&t=LHYo2qSMURhGJT3lLwcvTQ

Image link 2: https://twitter.com/_monikavereb/status/1601611189515001856?s=20&t=LHYo2qSMURhGJT3lLwcvTQ

¡Los estudiantes y el personal están muy emocionados de ver la transformación de HMS con nuestros nuevos y hermosos murales! ¡Haz clic en las imágenes de arriba o en los enlaces de arriba para verlas más grandes!

Parent Volunteers Needed to Paint Lobby Area!

Are you handy with a paint brush? Would you like to help us beautify our school? Contact Kim Sanchez ([email protected])  to volunteer to paint the main office lobby area and other parts of the school. 

Gingerbread House Wars

Thank you to our amazing SCA Sponsor, Ms. Sanchez, for organizing and facilitating our coveted “Gingerbread House Wars!” We are grateful for our teachers and students that made this afternoon’s festivities a success!

Picture link: https://twitter.com/HerndonMiddle/status/1603550272969924610?s=20&t=LHYo2qSMURhGJT3lLwcvTQ

¡Gracias a nuestra increíble patrocinadora de SCA, la Sra. Sánchez, por organizar y facilitar nuestras codiciadas "Guerras de casas de pan de jengibre!" ¡Estamos agradecidos con nuestros maestros y estudiantes que hicieron que las festividades de esta tarde fueran un éxito!

Let's Get Social

Did you know HMS is on social media? Follow us to see photos and videos from our classrooms and connect with others.

Follow us on:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herndonmiddleschool
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerndonMiddle

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Calendar Reminders December 

• 18-29: Chanukah
• 19- Jan.2: Winter Break

January 

• 3: First day back from Winter Break
• 10-11: Picture day ( during PE Classes)
• 13-15: District 12 All District Honors Orchestra (Langley HS, 8-4)
• 16: No School- Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday 
• 25: End of Second Quarter- 2hr early release

901 Locust St. Herndon, VA 20170  | Main Office: 703-904-4800
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Home Visits With Principal Vereb

Shannon Blaisdell, Jaxson Blaisdell (8th Grade), Brad Blaisdell

Oak Alut-Cannon(7th Grade), Eddie Ault-Cannon (4th Grade), David Cannon, Edmund Alut  

A big thank you to the Blaisdell's and the Ault-Cannon's for welcoming Principal Vereb into their wonderful homes! It was great getting to know our HMS students and families in the comfort of their home. We look forward to visiting your home next!

If you'd like to invite Principal Vereb to your home please contact Kim Sanchez at [email protected] and Principal Vereb at [email protected] to schedule your home visit!

Yearbook Updates! Make the Yearbook Yours!

We would love to see your photos in this years yearbook! Going to community events? Have photos from school events like concerts or avid events? You can upload your own photos through yearbook snap! Follow the directions in the flyer attached!

 

  Yearbook Cash Sales!

On Wednesday December 7th during all lunches, the yearbook committee will be doing cash and check sales. If you would like to purchase a yearbook using cash or check, please bring exact amount to lunch on Wednesday. You don't want to miss out!
As always, you can always purchase your yearbook through myschoolbucks or yearbookforever.com but only until January 28!

 

2022 YEARBOOK: 8th GRADERS

8th graders, Did you miss out on buying last year's yearbook? Through myschoolbucks you can purchase one of last years yearbooks for only $10! Get them now before they sell out- limited supply available!

Yearbook Angel

You can also donate a yearbook to a student in need though the yearbook angel program. Don't miss out on this years memories. Give the gift of a yearbook this year!

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Free Online Tutoring

Students have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com.  Students can connect online any time, any place, and in most K-12 subjects for however long they need. Tutoring may be on-demand and/or scheduled at a time convenient for the student and/or family.

Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format (voice and/or text chat). Tutors will focus on developing student’s strengths and capabilities in reading, mathematics, or other specified subjects. Tutoring services may be accessed before, during or after school hours and/or weekends. 

Visit https://www.fcps.edu/node/45565 to learn more.

Picture Day Rescheduled to January 10th-11th

Due to VGA Student testing, Picture day has been reschedule to January 10th and 11th during PE Classes. Be sure to dress to impress! Please share the information below with your parents or guardians to place picture orders!

link: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/shop/login/?ac=0037360IN

Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made. 

FCPS’ inclement weather procedures will remain the same as last year. The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, we will use the flexibility provided by the Virginia General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous/live instruction, following the inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delay).

FCPS’ website is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan ahead for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in [email protected], bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare, if appropriate, and know what items your child may need to take home before a weather event.

You're Invited to Herndon HS Winterfest! Cocoa & Coats

Friday, December 9, 2022 

9:15 am-10:15 am

HMS Cafeteria (please enter through door 6)

Come warm up at Herndon Middle School’s annual Cocoa and Coats! 

Through donations from Northwest Federal Credit Union and local organizations we are able to provide coats for our HMS community. 

**One coat per HMS student. There will be additional sizes for children and adults too.**

Winter Coat Donations!

Do you have an old coat that no longer fits? Donate it to the main office and we can make sure students here at HMS or at the elementary school receive a warm coat for the winter! We will also be collecting scarves, hats and mittens of all sizes.

Donations can be dropped off in the Main Office until 12/8. Thank you for your support!

If you are in need of a coat or other warm items please see your counselor in the Resource Wing or Mrs. Fanny Salazar in the main office. 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Keeping Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
• Proposed Process for Special Education Enhancement Plan
• Provide Feedback on Secondary World Languages Basal Resources

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today. 

Calendar Reminders December

• 7: VGA Testing
• 8: Spring Musical Auditions (Auditorium, After School)
• 9: Cocoa and Coats (9:15-10:15am, Cafe door 6)
• 12: Spring Musical Auditions (Auditorium, After School)
• 14: Theater Field Trip
• 14: Callbacks for Spring Musical (Auditorium, After School)
• 15: Gingerbread House Wars
• 15: Spring Musical First Rehearsal (Auditorium, After School)
• December 19- January 2: Winter Break

901 Locust St. Herndon, VA 20170  | Main Office: 703-904-4800
Attendance: 703-904-4848 | Web | Twitter | Facebook