Volume 2, Issue 8; November 12, 2021
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Dear Families,
Now that our school year is well underway and our Covid protective measures are running smoothly, we would like to extend an invitation to our families to volunteer once again at Clearview! We have missed you!!
We would like to begin by asking for your help with our Tuesday Folders. Only on Tuesdays, beginning Tuesday, November 16, volunteers can once again come into the building between 11 am and 2:30 pm. We are starting slowly so we can ensure that we maintain our Covid safety measures.
If you are able to help us, please contact your child’s teacher directly! We are looking forward to having you back in the building!
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or compliments you may have. If you have seen a Clearview staff member going above and beyond fill out an FCPS Cares here.
Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
 Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards!
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 23rd 2021!
To submit a nomination for a Clearview Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google forms linked below.
Each of the category titles below are linked to the corresponding nomination form.
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding New Principal
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 23rd 2021!
If you have any questions, please contact Mike Newbold at mcnewbold@fcps.edu.
Children Ages 5-11 Now Eligible to VaxUP
Community clinics and local pediatricians will begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5-11 very soon. Up-to-date information about vaccination opportunities will be available on our website.
We asked local pediatricians to talk with us about some of the questions families have about the vaccine. In this short video we learn how the vaccine works and its safety.
Optional COVID-19 Screening Testing
Optional COVID-19 screening testing will begin the week of November 15 for students who are not fully vaccinated. FCPS is partnering with LongView International Technology Solutions, Inc. (LTS) to provide testing services for students.
Optional screening testing for Clearview Elementary students will take place on Mondays from 10:00 am to 11:15 am at Clearview ES. Staff at our school will work with all students to ensure they are scheduled to access COVID testing with LTS during the timeframe they are scheduled to be at our school.
One-time parent/legal guardian consent is required to begin COVID screening testing for a student to be tested at school. You may withdraw your consent for testing at any time. If you want your child to begin participating in COVID-19 screening testing, you must pre-register your child(ren) and provide consent using the LTS secure online portal. If you do not want your child to participate in COVID-19 screening testing, no action is required. You will have the option each week to update your child’s vaccination and consent for testing.
For all the details about optional COVID-19 screening testing, visit the FCPS website and review the FCPS COVID-19 Screening Testing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
If you have questions about how testing will be conducted here at Clearview ES, please contact Letty Bobby or Stephanie Almquist.
If you haven't already, please complete the parent/guardian digital consent form for the 2021-2022 school year.
As always, if your student brings their FCPS laptop home, please be sure you student is charging their laptop on a nightly basis, communicate with your students on the importance of maintaining a positive digital footprint and please reach out if you need anything.
No Thanksgiving Lunch
Sadly, FCPS will not be offering a Thanksgiving lunch this year. We know how much our families love this event and we realize how the health and safety of our students and families must take priority this year.
November 16, 2021- AAP Level IV Screening Meeting (Virtual) 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
November 17, 2021- PTA Meeting (Virtual) 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
November 18, 2021- AAP Level IV Overview for Spanish Speakers (Virtual) 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
November 24, 2021- School Holiday (Thanksgiving)
November 25, 2021- School Holiday (Thanksgiving)
November 26, 2021- School Holiday (Thanksgiving)
See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
 Fundraising
The PTA wants to give a big thank you to our Clearview community for assisting in raising over $5000 for our Fall Campaign Fundraiser.
Remember your donations are tax deductible!
November 1-30 Dine at Glory Days in Reston and bring the receipt to school for the PTA to earn 10% of your food and beverage purchase.
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FCPS Cares Program
Recognizing employees who go above and beyond
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Clearview employees.
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