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Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 11/01/2019 05:45 PM EDT
Clermont students, recognized for their Extraordinary Acts of Cooperation pose on the library steps with Ernie the Eagle.

Congratulations to our Extraordinary Acts of Cooperation winners!

Calendar Reminder: November 4 and 5 Are Holidays for Students

Calendar Reminder

As a reminder, schools will be closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher work day. Friday, November 1, is the last day of the first quarter. Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 6. See the complete 2019-20 school calendar. 

Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m., for the end of Daylight Saving Time. 
Students dressed as storybook characters pose with their books.

Students were all smiles on Book Character Day.

USO Candy Drive

An image shows a cardboard box on its side with a variety of candy spilling out.

Any Individually Wrapped Candy Will Be Accepted

Date: November 1st-November 8th

Donation Boxes are located in the Front Office

All Donations Will Be Given To USO Fort Belvoir

 USO logo with white letters, a blue background, white stars and a red border.

General Music: Recorders!

Attention 4-6 grade parents: We will begin using recorders in General Music for Grades 4-6 soon! If your child took his/her recorder home at the end of last year, please ensure that the recorder is brought back to school no later than November 11. Recorders will be available for purchase through My School Bucks on December 1 for 3rd grade and those in grades 4-6 that have misplaced their recorders. Recorders cost $6.50 each.

Thank you!

Ms. Flay & Ms. Leftwich

Mascot Ernie the Eagle runs through Clermont's halls high-fiving kids.

Up high! Ernie the Eagle was spotted roaming the halls this week, offering high-fives and encouragement along his way.

Upcoming Workshops at the Parent Resource Center

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: Beginning Your Journey

Attend this important workshop, presented by Julia Calhoun and Katie Boxer, FCPS Behavior Intervention Teachers to understand characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

  • Does your child have a new diagnosis?
  • Do you suspect your child may have Autism?

Highlights will include:

  • Understanding the unique learning styles of students with Autism.
  • Effective strategies to use in the home and classroom.
  • Examine examples of resources.

Friday, November 8, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon.

Register for Understanding Autism

Building Success in Physical Education

Learn fun activities for the whole family to get your child moving while reinforcing a wide range of skills needed to participate in physical education.

You will learn how to:

  • Motivate your child to be physically active
  • Modify games to enhance success
  • Reinforce the adaptive skills students need to be successful in PE:
    • Taking turns and following rules
    • Participating in group games and interacting interact with peers

Presented by Phyllis Orner, FCPS Adapted PE Specialist, Manda Tirado and Christy Stone, FCPS Adapted PE Teachers

Friday, November 15, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon.

Register for Building Success in Physical Education

A collage shows students doing climbing and team activities at The Edge at George Mason University.

Sixth graders challenge themselves while teambuilding at The Edge at George Mason University.

Upcoming Events

November 4: Student Holiday - School Planning Day

November 5: Student Holiday - Teacher Work Day

November 11: Veterans Day - Schools Open

November 20: Thanksgiving Luncheon - Schedule TBA

November 21: Fall Picture Retakes

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break - Student Holiday

December 23-January 3: Winter Break - Student Holiday