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 November 26-28: NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
December 5: PTA Cookie Decorating, 6:00pm in the Cafeteria
December 10: 3-hr Early Release (school out at 1:05pm)
2025-26 FCPS School Calendar
 Meet Our New Principal
We are excited to share that Dr. Monika Guerrero Vereb has been named the new principal of Herndon Elementary School, beginning December 1, 2025.
Dr. Vereb comes to us with more than 15 years of experience in Fairfax County Public Schools and Loudoun County Public Schools, where she is known for her dedication to strong relationships, academic growth, and building inclusive school communities. She brings a proven focus on early intervention, equity, and supporting the whole child. Her experiences and leadership will be a tremendous asset to Herndon Elementary students, staff, and families.
She currently serves as President of the FCPS Middle School Principals’ Association and holds a Doctor of Education degree from The College of William & Mary. She is also a two-time finalist (2023 and 2024) for the FCPS Outstanding New Principal award.
A Community Connection
Dr. Vereb is a proud product of FCPS and the Herndon Pyramid, bringing a deep understanding of—and connection to—the community she will now lead. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Vereb to Herndon Elementary School. We look forward to the leadership, warmth, and commitment she will bring to our hive.
Connect with Dr. Vereb
Dr. Vereb will be eager to meet with students, staff, and parents in the coming weeks as she seeks to listen, learn, and serve. If you would like to schedule time to connect, please reach out to her Administrative Assistant (AA), Mrs. Jennifer Flora, at jhflora@fcps.edu, to schedule a meeting.
FCPS Office of Food & Nutrition Services Thanksgiving Community Meals
FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services is excited to host special Community Thanksgiving Dinners for our students and families, in partnership with Educate Fairfax.
These dinners are a great way to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal and celebrate the season with your school community. See below for more information:
- Monday, November 24, 6–7 p.m. at Herndon High School and Justice High School.
- Tuesday, November 25, 6–7 p.m. at Annandale High School and Mount Vernon High School
- Cost: Meals are FREE for both children and adults thanks to the FNS afterschool program and a generous partnership with Educate Fairfax.
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Details: No registration is required. Meals will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Families can look forward to enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal, featuring a main dish, side items, fresh fruits and vegetables, and dessert. Meals must be eaten on-site.
If you would like to volunteer for any of these events, please email Shaun Sawko at smsawko@fcps.edu with your desired date and location.
Tutoring Resources for Families
Some families may be looking for additional resources to help support their child’s academic success. The FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of FCPS employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to hire as tutors. This list is a resource offered by the FRC, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with the tutors. This list is not approved by FCPS and is only meant to be a resource to families.
FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services, at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
Family Life Education Parent Preview Night (virtual)
Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in Kindergarten through grade three receive instruction in an emotional and social health unit.
Students in grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions.
In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review in multiple locations.
- Online in Schoology - Includes lessons and media titles that FCPS has streaming rights for. Any additional media or book titles that are not streamed are available at your child’s school library.
- Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account.
- Your child’s school. Please contact the school to schedule a time to review lessons and/or media.
- City of Fairfax Regional Library – lessons only. Media is not available.
You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to hear from school staff about the program. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
Please us this link to access the meeting: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99619722608
Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. If you would like to opt your child out of one or more lessons, please complete the opt-out form available in Parent Digital Consent (PDC). If you are unable to access PDC, a paper opt-out form may be requested from the main office. Should you opt your child out and then later decide you want your child included in FLE instruction, you must notify your child’s school principal in writing before instruction begins.
An alternative non-FLE health instructional program is provided for children who do not take part in FLE instruction, and every effort is made to foster understanding and respect for family choices and to avoid peer pressure for or against participation in the program.
Instruction of the instructional units occurs at various times during the school year. Please contact your child’s teacher for specific dates of FLE instruction. We look forward to working as your partner in providing information that will help your child make healthy choices related to the exciting changes and new challenges he/she will be facing in the next few years.
Immunization Events in FCPS
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:
- Tuesday, November 18
- Wednesday, November 19
- Thursday, November 20
A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Participation is voluntary. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student. Learn more about immunization resources.
Follow the Herndon Elementary renovation progress which is located on the FCPS website by clicking here
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Herndon Elementary Phone Numbers:
- Health Room 703-326-3110
- Cafeteria 703-326-3121
- Attendance 703-326-3131
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