Class of 2021

Class Meeting: February 24, 2021

Message from Dr. NotoThis has not been a typical senior year.

You know that.

We know that.

Now, let’s get moving to make it better.

Herndon High School

Class of 2021 Grad Fest

Herndon High School

Grad Fest will be at

What will the Grad Fest have?We want to celebrate YOU! Due to COVID we still have parameters that we need to follow. However, we hope the Grad Fest enables YOU to celebrate your graduation and provides an opportunity for YOU to come together with your classmates before you all go off in different directions.

Hours of Grad Fest

3:30PM-7:30PM

Logistics

★ Check in, each student will get a bag w/name and photo.

★ Check in, each student will be entered into a raffle

★ Each group will get 2 hours at the Grad Fest

★ Students will travel to 6 stations of games/activities

★ Each student will leave with a main gift

What will we have for our seniors?

Inflatables

What will we have for our seniors?

Games

What will we have for our seniors?

Illusionist

What will we have for our seniors?

FOOD

What will we have for our seniors?

StationsAxe Throwing

Inflatable

Quarterback Attack

Open Air Photo Booth

Flap Attack

Hoopla

High Striker

What will we have for our seniors?

raffles

DJPRIZES

Class of 2021 Grad FestWhat would graduation be without a party? Due to covid, we have changed things up for your graduation party. Below are details for 2021 graduation party. Please use the links below to purchase your tickets and find out about our fundraisers! As we get closer to the date ticket prices will increase, so purchase them now to get the best deal and come celebrate with your friends! Date: June 2ndTime: 4:00pm-7:30pm Where: Herndon High School Parking LotsWhat: HHS 2021 Grad Fest What does this mean?Think Herndon Festival without having to buy anything! We will have tents set up throughout the High School grounds. You and your friends will walk around to tents to get free food, win some prizes, get free gifts, take some fun graduation photos with your friends, watch Alain Nu the Illusionist and enjoy being outside with friends celebrating graduation!! Purchase your tickets now using this link https://herndonang.org/fundraising?fbclid=IwAR2mnrYmOXOOeIEjleAu5ORxXN8OyMyaK-l1O_rEuqKp96Yu0QDqv7kFrj4

Class of 2021 Grad Fest Fundraising1. BINGO!!! Join us for virtual BINGO on March 24th 7:00PM. Boards will be provided in advance and you will have a chance to win prizes!purchase tickets here: https://herndonang.org/fundraising?fbclid=IwAR2mnrYmOXOOeIEjleAu5ORxXN8OyMyaK-l1O_rEuqKp96Yu0QDqv7kFrj4 2. Yard signs! For $26, you can proudly display your senior’s achievement in your front yard!https://herndonang.org/fundraising?fbclid=IwAR2mnrYmOXOOeIEjleAu5ORxXN8OyMyaK-l1O_rEuqKp96Yu0QDqv7kFrj4 3. Online Campaign! Please share this link with all your friends and family!https://www.classy.org/campaign/hhs-2021-grad-fest/c324326

4. Panera Bread! Eat at the Panera Bread located at 460 Elden Street on Tuesday, February 23rd from 4:00-8:00pm. We need parent volunteers in order to make this event a success!! Please contact Dawn Blevins or Tricia DiMaria at hhsang2021@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE - DINING FOR $$Thursday, February 25th,

4pm- 8PM

460 Elden StreetHerndon, VA 20170

20% of Sales, Dine in or Carry Out**Make sure to mention Herndon High School ANG**

SAVE THE DATE - DINING FOR $$Tuesday, March 16th, 11AM - 10PM

On The Border11880 Spectrum CtrReston, VA 20190

20% of Sales, Dine in or Carry Out**Make sure to mention Herndon High School ANG**

CongratulationsClass of 2021

7th semester grades - Counselors❏ GPAs were re-calculated at the end of the first semester

❏ Colleges and Universities receive 7th semester grades and re-calculated GPAs automatically from Herndon either through Common App or through Student Naviance

❏ Remember that Colleges/Universities do NOT see first or second quarter grades - only semester grades.

❏ Make sure you are passing all your classes and your grades are strong!

Graduation Accolades -Counselors-Graduation Cords

-Civics Seal

-Medals

-Pins

-Awards

Coming Soon! ● Senior Exam Schedule● AP Exam Schedule

Class Song:

“I Lived” by One Republic

-Fundraising - more opportunities to

Come - stay tuned!

Senior Class Council - Update

Senior Events - Update-February - Sweets & Social Hour

-March - Pi (e)/Mini Carnival type of event & Virtual Talent Showcase

-Future Possible Events:

-Drive-in Talent Show

-Drive-in Movie Night

-Senior Drive-in: Herndon HS Sports Watch Parties

-Senior Picnic/Lunch

Senior Events - UpdateCounty-wide Talent Show March Madness bracket

- All FCPS high schools will participate- Any talent!- Open to HHS seniors only- The top 6 will participate in a in-person drive-in talent show in April- Submit your video (less than five minutes) by March 11 using this Google Form

https://tinyurl.com/hhstalentshow21

Senior Dues

Cap and Gown: UpdateKelly/Christina

Senior Pictures - Individual Senior Portrait Info- Panoramic Pictures $16 each - https://tinyurl.com/hhspanopic21

by March 12.

Senior Pictures- Last day for senior pictures was Monday- If you want to take your senior pictures, call 800-445-1189

to schedule an appointment at Lifetouch studio.

Yearbook1) Due to Yearbook publication dates, any Senior Portraits taken for the yearbook AFTER Feb 22, will need to be a case by case basis, and you should contact Katheryn Hans to see if it is possible for your portrait to get it.

2) Yearbook Senior Baby Ads are still being accepted for yearbook. Once space is sold out, it is sold out. We have limited space, but you can purchase today on yearbookordercenter.com, use code 8967, and choose Ads.

3) You can now reserve your copy of the 2020-2021 Yearbook via MySchoolBucks. We will not be ordering more books, so if we sell out before the books come in, we will have none to sell. Reserve your copy today!

Yearbook Adviser, Katheryn Hans, kdhans@fcps.edu

Graduation

9:30 AM!!!

Wednesday June 2,

2021

Return to School - Safety Procedures: Christina/Kelly

Back-to-School Routinesand Procedures for Students

Rutinas de regreso a clasesy procedimientos para estudiantes

In-Person Start DatesFechas de inicio en persona

Start Date Grade Last Name Designated Days

Tuesday, March 2 9 & 12 A-K Tuesday & Wednesday

Thursday, March 4 9 & 12 L-Z Thursday & Friday

Tuesday, March 9 10 & 11 A-K Tuesday & Wednesday

Thursday, March 11 10 & 11 L-Z Thursday & Friday

Only come to school on your assigned day. Students who come to school on a non-designated in-person learning day will need to return home.

Solo ven a la escuela el día asignado. Los estudiantes que vienen a la escuela en un día de aprendizaje en persona no designado deberán regresar a casa.

Health Screening Commitment FormFormulario de compromiso de evaluación de la salud

By Friday, February 19, 2021, students should have completed the Health Screening Commitment Form.

There’s two ways this can be done:

1. Responding Electronically in ParentVUE

a.

2. Responding on a Paper Form (in the Main office)

Antes del viernes 19 de febrero de 2021, los estudiantes deben haber completado el Formulario de compromiso de evaluación de la salud.Hay dos maneras de hacerlo:

1. Responder electrónicamente en ParentVUE

2. Responder en un formulario en papel (en la oficina principal)

1st Day Of School

● Have access to your schedule ahead of the 1st day

● School maps will be available throughout the building

● Make sure you bring the required health commitment form with you.

● Report directly to your 1st period class.

● If you are getting Grab and Go breakfast, it is available in the lobby and

cafeteria.

● Make sure you have a mask on covering your mouth and nose.

● Maintain distance at all times (grab and go line, entrance, eating, etc.)

Bathroom● Use good hand washing practices

○ Wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds● Maintain six feet distance● If all the stalls are occupied, wait outside● Go directly to and from bathroom with no other

stops● Keep mask on, even in the bathroom● While waiting in line to use the bathroom,

maintain distance and be respectful by waiting for your turn.

● When you hear the warning bell indicating that class will start soon, go to class then receive permission to go to the bathroom from your teacher.

Water Fountain UsageUso de la fuente de agua

● Only use fountain to refill water bottles● Mouths should never go directly near the

water spout● Reminder! Bring your own water bottle

and do not share it with anyone

● Solo use la fuente para rellenar botellas de agua

● Las bocas nunca deben acercarse directamente a la salida de agua.

● ¡Recordatorio! Traiga su propia botella de agua y no la comparta con nadie

LockersCasilleros

● Will not be available.● Students should plan to bring what they

need in backpacks and take backpacks home at the end of the day.

● No estarán disponible.● Los estudiantes deben planear traer

lo que necesitan en sus mochilas y llevarlas a casa al final del día.

Hall PassesPases de pasillo

● We will not issue agendas this year.● In order to leave the classroom, you must do the following:

○ Ask for permission from the teacher○ Sign out scanning the QR code that will take you to your electronic hall pass ○ Go to your destination

● Make sure to go directly to your destination. tinyurl.com/hornethall

pass● No publicaremos agendas este año.● Para salir del aula, debe hacer lo siguiente:

○ Pide permiso al profesor○ Escanee el código QR que le llevará a su pase de pasillo electrónico○ Vaya a su destino

● Asegúrese de ir directamente a su destino.

Clinic Clinica

● Only travel to clinic when absolutely necessary with permission from the teacher

● If you have exhibiting any of the following symptoms:

○ Fever, new cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, loss of taste or smell, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting.

inform your teacher immediately. They will then call the main office.

● Solo vaya a la clínica cuando sea absolutamente necesario y con permiso del maestro.

● Si presenta alguno de los siguientes síntomas:

○ Fiebre, tos nueva, falta de aire o dificultad para respirar, escalofríos, dolor de garganta, dolores musculares, fatiga, dolor de cabeza, pérdida del gusto u olfato, dolor abdominal, diarrea, náuseas o vómitos.

informe a su maestro inmediatamente. Luego llamarán a la oficina principal.

Passing Time (In The Hallways)

● Maintain social distancing ● Keep your mask on covering your nose and mouth● Follow traffic patterns in the hallways (walk on the right side)● Go directly to your class and do not stop/gather in the hallway to socialize● Use hand sanitizer when arriving in a classroom● If you are still in line to use the bathroom when you hear the warning bell, go

to class first then ask for permission to use the bathroom.

Cafeteria Routines● Eating will only be allowed in the cafeteria.● Make sure to follow the signs to enter and exit the cafeteria.● Walking around the cafeteria will not be allowed, once lunch has

been started.● Do not move your seats to another table. Chairs have been

marked to keep students properly social distanced.● When getting the lunch from the cafeteria line, follow the markings

on the floor to maintain social distancing. ● Remain in the cafeteria for the entire duration of the lunch period.● No sharing of food & sanitize your hands before and after eating.● School meals are free this year for everyone, but students will

need to pay additional to items beyond their allotted meal. We recommend putting money in MySchools to avoid handling cash.

Eating / Drinking In The ClassroomComer / beber en el aula

● No eating in the classroom to minimize any exposure to COVID-19.

● Drinking water is okay, but keep mask on as much as possible.

● No comer en el aula para minimizar la exposición al COVID-19.

● Está bien beber agua, pero mantenga la mascarilla puesta tanto como sea posible.

Coming to the Main Office

● If you need to come to the main office, you may do so during class with teacher’s permission. You will not be able to come to the main office during lunch, unless you have a pass.

● When you reach the main office, make sure to speak with the front office staff behind the plexiglass.

● If all the “waiting spots” are filled, please wait outside of the main office.

How To See A School CounselorCómo ver a un consejero escolar

● Email your school counselor to request an appointment. ○ https://herndonhs.fcps.edu/departme

nt/student-services-staff ● Students will not be able to go to their

school counselors’ office directly without an appointment.● Envíe un correo electrónico a su consejero escolar para solicitar una cita.○ https://herndonhs.fcps.edu/departmen

t/student-services-staff ● Los estudiantes no podrán ir directamente

a la oficina de los consejeros escolares sin una cita.

Sharing Items

• Students will be required to label and maintain their own personal set of required classroom supplies, keep them in their backpack and take them to and from school each day.

• Electronic devices, toys, books, games or learning aids are not to be shared unless they can be cleaned or disinfected.

• Do not share items between persons, unless items are cleaned and disinfected between each person (with an EPA-approved disinfectant). Avoid using shared items that are difficult to clean.

DismissalDespido

Go to the nearest exit door and walk towards the Kiss & Ride or bus lanes.

Walking outside the school will avoid crowding in the hallways.

Keep your mask on!

Vaya a la puerta de salida más cercana y camine hacia Kiss & Ride o a los carriles de autobús.

Caminar fuera de la escuela evitará aglomeraciones en los pasillos.

¡Mantenga su máscara puesta!

Reminder!

● Keep your masks on at all times. The mask needs to cover your nose and mouth.

● Mask is required on school grounds which includes bus stop and outside the school building.

● Wash your hands frequently.● Use hand sanitizers frequently.● If you forget your mask or you need a new

one, inform a staff immediately.● If you need to blow your nose, please step

outside. ● Don’t forget to cough/sneeze into your sleeve!

Student Laptops

● Students should bring their FCPS-assigned laptops with them to school and take

that laptop home each day.

● Extra laptops will not be available in all classrooms.

● Laptop should be fully charged each morning and ready to use.

● DO NOT use disinfectant spray on the device or apply hand sanitizer directly on

the device as it may damage the electronics.

● Parents may use an alcohol wipe or disinfectant wipe to gently wipe down the

laptop and keyboard if necessary.

● Make sure that students fully shut down the laptop at the end of each day

(powered off, not just closed) to allow it to keep the latest updates.

This is what your classroom will look like! ¡Así es como se verá su salón de clases!

This is the cafeteria Esta es la cafetería

Follow these stickers to maintain six feet distance! ¡Siga estas pegatinas para mantener una distancia de seis pies!

Student ParkingStudent Parking at Herndon High School for 2nd Semester 2020 - 2021 School Year – Students who are interested in parking on school grounds for the 2nd semester of 2021, will have to register on the Google Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0Wm2RN5Egislpawpf3yRmWInja1DmYgN1t39IWMPLjpX6ow/viewform?usp=sf_link . Once you have registered on the Google Doc please review, print, and complete the attached parking application/forms (form 1, 2, and 3). Bring your completed packet (with parent signatures), a copy of your driver’s license, to the cafeteria on the assigned days.

● Seniors can pick up parking pass on Monday, 2/22 & Tuesday, 2/23 from 12n – 3pm at door 14 by the cafeteria.

● Juniors can pick up parking passes on Thursday, 2/25 & Friday, 2/26 from 12n – 3pm at door 14 by the cafeteria.

● Sophomores can pick up parking passes Monday, 3/1 from 12n – 3pm at door 14 by the cafeteria.

There is no fee for parking on school grounds during the 2nd semester of 2021. All vehicles must be registered and a parking permit must be displayed in your windshield at all times between the hours of 7:30am and 2:55pm while school is in session.

Reminder: students may not park on campus without completing this process. We will continue to review our parking availability and add student parking when possible.

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Student Parking Pass Pick-Up DatesFechas de recogida del pase de estacionamiento para estudiantes

Students can pick on their parking pass on the following days:

○ Seniors (12): Monday, 2/22 & Tuesday, 2/23 from 12-3pm at door 14

○ Juniors (11): Thursday, 2/25 & Friday, 2/26 from 12-3pm at door 14

○ Sophomores (10): Monday, 3/1 from 12-3pm at door 14

How can you find your classroom numbers in StudentVue?¿Cómo puedes encontrar los números de tus aulas en StudentVue?

❏ Log into StudentVue.❏ Click on Class Schedule on

the left.

❏ Inicie sesión en StudentVue.❏ Haz clic en Class Schedule a

la izquierda.