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Canned Food Drive

An image of a paper bag full of groceries, with a heart and the words "Food Drive."

Clermont is sponsoring a canned food drive to benefit Koinonia, an organization which distributes food to families in our community.

Donations are accepted during the month of February. A collection box will be placed at the front of the school, either outside the front door or right inside the vestibule.

Canned fruit, beans, soups, tuna and vegetables are needed. No glass containers please.

Thank you for showing you CARE for others.   


Attention 6th Grade Parents: Twain Parent Info Night

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Schedule

6:00 – 7:00 pm:

  • Rising 7th and 8th Grade Program: (appropriate for all parents of rising 7th and 8th graders)
    • Presentation from teachers representing all subject areas
    • Overview of the course selection process for the 2021-22 School Year
    • 7th Grade Link

7:00 – 8:00 pm:

  • AVID Information Session: (parents of recommended students will be invited, but all are welcome to join)
    • Presentation of the AVID elective class and selection process
    • Student Panel with Q&A to follow
    • AVID Link 
  • Advanced Academic Information Session: (appropriate for the parents of Level IV eligible students)
    • Beth Baldwin, Advanced Academic Specialist for Middle Schools will present
    • Student Panel with Q&A to follow
    • AAP Link 

Counselor's Corner

Our classroom lessons during February will focus on the following topics:

Kindergarten- Gaining a deeper understanding of the CARE traits. This month we will focus on Responsibility and Effort

1st grade- Identifying bullying behaviors. Exploring and practicing prevention and intervention strategies

2nd grade- Identifying bullying behaviors. Practicing prevention and intervention strategies 

3rd grade- Learning and practicing test taking strategies

4th grade- Respecting differences and building empathy. This is the first lesson in the FCPS 4th grade harassment lesson series

5th grade- Understanding boundaries and perspectives. This is the first lesson in the FCPS 5th grade harassment lesson series

6th grade- Selecting Middle School Courses and exploring Twain MS via a virtual scavenger hunt.

A smiling heart says, "Your Counselor Cares About You!"

If you or your child would like to make an appointment with the counselor, please email us OR submit this referral form and we will contact you. Mrs. Treger (pmtreger@fcps.edu)  & Mrs. Manzo (mlmanzo@fcps.edu) - School Counselors


Attention K-6 Artists

Doodle 4 Google Art Contest is now open through February 26th!

A mouse with a much bigger shadow and the words: I am Strong Because

Strength isn’t only about how fast you can run or how many pushups you can do – it’s also about the strength inside of you.

How do you rise above troubles and keep moving forward in tough times? When you make mistakes or get scared, what helps you clear the clouds above your head? When people around you are feeling down, how do you use your inner strength to lift them up?

What makes you uniquely strong?

How do I participate?

1. DOODLE : USE ANY MATERIALS (what you have at home or digital)

2. WRITE : FILL OUT THE FORM (including your Artist’s Statement)

3. SEND : choose one 

  • Submit ONLINE HERE. (Due Feb 26th)
  • MAIL your artwork with the THE FORM  (Due Feb 26th) (mail to : Google LLC, Doodle for Google 1 Market St, Spear Tower, Ste 400, San Francisco, CA 94105 )
  • Drop it off at Clermont main office (Due Feb 22nd): Put it inside the Doodle 4 Google box and fill out the entry form near the main entrance. 

Prizes can be found HERE.

Entry Form can be found HERE.

More detailed information can be found HERE.

Questions? Contact Ms.Lee ylee4@fcps.edu


Technology Resources

FCPS has developed multiple resources that can help with basic technology issues to support learning at home.

  • If there is a problem with your Clermont issued laptop, you may enter a support request ticket via the Parent and Student IT Portal.
  • FCPS' Parent Technology Resource page includes tip sheets in multiple languages that provide answers to basic questions about FCPS technologies.
  • FCPS’ YouTube channel has videos on basic technology topics that highlight some of the key FCPS tools, such as Google and Blackboard. These videos are designed to provide solutions for quick, simple questions. 
  • Broader inquiries about FCPS programs or resources for families may be directed to the Parent Resource Center at 703-204-3941, or use one of our eight Parent Information Phone Lines for information in multiple languages. 

Digital Citizenship Tips from Common Sense Education

Help Kids Post, Comment, and Upload Responsibly

As soon as you share the first photo of your kid, you're establishing their digital footprint. As kids get older and start creating their own content or engaging with others online, it's important for them to understand the tracks they're leaving behind and what those tracks might reveal. Parents can help guide kids toward creating the kind of footprint they can be proud of.

Check out these tips

  • Be a role model. Before you post a photo of your kid on social media, ask if it's OK to share. Not only will you give them control over their own digital footprint, you'll also be showing them what you expect them to do with others' photos.

  • Use privacy settings. Together, go through all the settings on new apps to make sure you both know what information your kids are sharing. Especially in the beginning, it's better to share very little. 
  • Question everything. Before you sign school forms or register for a new online service for your kid, check the privacy policy to see what kind of information you're giving the school or company and who they're sharing it with. Sharing some data might be required, but you may be able to opt out of others. Talk with your kid about why it's important to protect your personal data. 
  • Use a celebrity as an example. With older kids, choose a celebrity or another famous person and look through their Twitter or Instagram posts with your kid. Discuss your impressions of them based on what they post. Ask your kid what kind of image they'd like to project online.

For more tips, visit www.commonsense.org/education/family-resources


Upcoming Events

February 12: Chinese New Year

February 15: Presidents Day - No School

February 16: New Bell Schedule Begins - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

February 23 & 25: Kindergarten In-Person Students Return to School

March 5: All Virtual Day - 2-hour Early Release

March 9 & 11: Grades 1-2 In-Person Students Return to School

March 8: Staff Development Day - No School

March 16 & 18: Grades 3-6 In-Person Students Return to School 

March 26: End of 3rd Quarter- All Virtual Day - 2-hour Early Release

March 26: Pajama Day

March 27: Passover Begins 

March 29 - April 2: Spring Break - No School

April 2: Good Friday

April 5: Teacher Workday - No School

April 12: Ramadan Begins 

April 27: Theravada New Year

2020-21 Standard School Year Calendar.


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