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Welcome to the Herndon Middle School PTA website! The PTA is focused on helping to "Build Community" at Herndon Middle School (HMS) this year. We have an incredible Principal, Mrs. Justine Klena, who, along with the support of an amazing administration team and faculty, is motivated to do everything she can to make HMS a great environment for our children. Our goal at the PTA is to come along side Mrs. Klena and her team and support them in any way that we can.
UPCOMING EVENTS
PTA MEETING
Thank you to everyone who attended the PTA meeting. Look for the HMS E-Newsletter that Principal Klena is sending out soon. We had some good discussions regarding upcoming events. We appreciate everyone's input! See below for some of the updates, upcoming events and ways you can be involved.
PARENT COFFEES
Principal Klena will hold informational curriculum coffees.
- February 10th - Parent Coffee for rising 8th grade students (9-10:30am)
- February 24th - Parent Coffee for rising 7th grade students (9-10:30am)
TEAM COFFEES
Falcons—February 5th 11:30 – 12:30
Raptors—February 8th 6:00 – 7:00
Thunderbirds—February 10th 11:00 – 11:45
Kestrels—February 16th 3:00 – 4:00
Eagles—February 17th 3:30 – 4:30
RISING FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT- February 3rd 6:30PM
Postponed until further notice!
Herndon High would like to welcome the parents of the incoming Class of 2014. They have a full night of information in store for you, including:
- Curriculum information to help your student to select proper placement in academic classes
- A freshman panel to answer questions about high school transitioning
- Prior to the meeting, from 6:30 – 7:00, you are welcome to visit their Electives/Activities Fair to expose you to options for elective classes, as well as clubs, sports, and activities that will enable your student to immerse him/herself in the high school experience
HMS BANK OPENING SOON
HMS is partnering with Cardinal Bank to open a student bank within our school. The Grand Opening is scheduled for Thursday, February 25. Look for flyers and emails with more information regarding how students can be involved and how they can open a savings account.
HMS vs LANGSTON HUGHES BASKETBALL GAME
The annual basketball game against the Langston Hughes Panthers is scheduled for Friday, February 26. The game will be played at South Lakes HS. Doors open at 5:45PM with the 7th grade game starting @ 6:10 & the 8th grade game starting @ 8PM. The PTA will be in charge of selling concessions and we will help man one of the Admissions tables. Please let our volunteer coordinator know if you would like to help. theiman2@verizon.net
All interested participants should come to basketball on Mondays and Thursdays. Thursdays will be practice for potential team members. Coach Thomas will run players through a varsity practice. Attendance is a consideration for making the team along with classroom behavior and performance.
HMS HAITI RELIEF EFFORT
HMS is working to collect donations for the Haiti Relief Effort. A team of faculty and students plan to set out canisters at local businesses to collect money that will be donated to the American Red Cross. If your child is interested in working on this team or if you have any questions, please contact Julia Smart at jmsmart@fcps.edu.
SCHOOL BUDGET INFORMATION
Great News! Please see the message that we received from Delegate Tom Rust: "I am pleased to announce that through the united efforts of the Northern Virginia Delegation, of which I am co-chair, Governor McDonnell will support updating the LCI which means that Fairfax County will receive an additional $61 million in state aid over and above what Governor Kaine had in his budget. This was a unified effort on behalf of the Northern Virginia Delegation, with the many emails received by Northern Virginia residents."
Thankfully the LCI calculation will be updated! The PTA will continue to work to keep you informed on the budget discussions and decisions that will affect our schools.
Thank you for all of your support!
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