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Magical Math Tour

Magical Math Tour performance photo.

Many thanks to PTA for a wonderful assembly this week! Mr. Brian Curry brought his Magical Math Tour to Clermont and students were treated to an exciting show that integrated math concept with magic!


Lost & Found

We have accumulated a large number of coats, sweatshirts, and outerwear in our lost and found bin. Please remind your child to look for their lost item next week. We have relocated the Lost and Found to the front lobby for now, and all remaining articles of clothing will be donated in January.


December Days of Cheer!

Welcome to our December Days of Cheer at Clermont! Participation is totally optional. We hope this is a fun way to keep you cheering through to the Winter Break! 

Student Days of Cheer Calendar

Calendar Reminder

A drawing of a snow covered village with the words "Winter Break"

 

Reminder: Schools will be closed from December 20th - 31st for winter break. The Clermont office will be closed during the break. School will resume on January 3rd, 2022. 

See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.


Nominate a December Soaring Eagle!

December Soaring Eagles nominations are now open...Be sure to nominate a teacher or staff member that has gone above and beyond this month!

Submit Your Nomination

Congratulations to November Soaring Eagle, Ms. Kelly Fitzpatrick!


A Webinar Series for Our Military Families You Will Not Want to Miss!

MCEC Parent workshops are available via webinar to support parents who are remote or not located near a major military installation.  Webinars are presented live usually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Noon EST. Participants must register in advance for the live webinar presentation.


Stay Safe This Season: VaxUP and Test

The holiday season and colder weather brings more indoor gatherings. Delta continues to spread and a new variant’s impact on community transmission remains unknown. We are fortunate to have easy access to two tools to keep ourselves safe and schools open.

VaxUP

Vaccination opportunities are available across Fairfax, whether you need your first dose or a booster. Visit the health department’s website to find a list of providers or make an appointment. 

Diagnostic Testing 

Diagnostic testing is now available for students at six drive-through locations. You may take advantage of these services if you are a close contact or are experiencing symptoms. Appointments are not needed for diagnostic testing but families do need to register in the secure online portal. Information about student diagnostic testing, including site locations and schedules, is available on the FCPS website

Upcoming Local Vaccine Clinics

When 

Where

Ages

Registration Details

Saturday, Dec. 11

10:00 am -1:00 pm

Groveton Baptist Church 6511 Richmond Hwy Alexandria, VA 22306

5-11

Walk ins ok,

registration preferred

Click Here

Saturday, Dec. 11

8:00 am - 1:30 pm

 

Harvest Assembly Church

8008 Fordson Rd

Alexandria, VA 22306

All eligible

Walk ins ok,

registration preferred

Click Here

Saturday, Dec. 11

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Bethlehem Baptist Church

7836 Fordson Rd

Alexandria, VA 22306

all eligible

Walk ins ok

Tuesday, Dec. 14 4:30 - 7:00 pm

Groveton Elementary

6900 Harrison Ln Alexandria, VA 22306

5-11

Walk ins ok

Friday, Dec. 17 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Audubon Estates

7930 Audubon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22306

all eligible

Walk ins ok

Saturday, Dec. 18

1 - 5 pm

Emanuel Worship Center

8145 Richmond Hwy

Alexandria, VA 22039

12+

Walk ins ok,

registration preferred

Click Here

Saturday, Dec. 18

 1 - 5pm

First Baptist Church of Springfield

7300 Gary Street Springfield, VA 22150

5-11

Walk ins ok,

registration preferred

Click Here

Monday, Dec. 20

3 - 7 pm

Masonic Lodge of Springfield

7001 Backlick Rd

Springfield, VA 22150

5-11

Walk ins ok

Ongoing M-F (hours vary)

Mt Vernon District Office

South County Bldg

all eligible

Registration required

Click Here

Ongoing until 12/19 Sat & Sun

12-2:30 pm: 12+ y.o.

3-6 pm: 5-11 y.o.

Springfield Town Center

6500 Springfield Mall

Springfield, VA 22150

all eligible

Walk ins ok


Shop on Amazon and Raise Money for the PTA!

Amazon Smile Logo

Shopping on Amazon?

Use AmazonSmile and support the Clermont PTA every time you shop, at no cost to you. Shopping with AmazonSmile is the same as typical Amazon shopping - with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. 

Getting started is easy!

  1. Choose Clermont PTA as your designated charity.
  2. Shop from smile.amazon.com!

Advanced Academics News for Students in Grades 2 - 6!

Are you interested in referring your child for Level IV services? Screening for Level IV services is for students in grades 2-6. The deadline for submitting a Level IV referral and supporting documents is Wednesday, December 15th. Please use the links below for easy access to the fillable documents. All documents must be submitted via email to Raechel Acosta, AART, at rbacosta@fcps.edu no later than December 15th. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have!

 

Level IV Referral Form

Parent/Guardian Questionnaire

Guidelines for Submitting a Level IV Referral (scroll down to find Full-Time Level IV referral information)


Common Sense Media Reviews Change

For those who utilize the reviews from Common Sense Media, please be advised of the following update:

Common Sense Media has made a change that only allows you to access 3 free Reviews and then you have options to sign up for their Plus service at $3 a month or $30 per year. In order for families to continue to be able to access the reviews for free, click: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/plus/checkout. Underneath the two big subscription price boxes there is a line that says "Can't make a donation right now but still want Plus? Let us know." Clicking on "Let us know" will take parents and guardians to an option to request access for free month-by-month access as needed.


SEL Screener Update

The planned second round of the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener has been postponed by FCPS until further notice. Families will be notified if it is rescheduled at a later date. 

More information, including a short video about the SEL screener in FCPS and the screener questions, can be found on the SEL Screener webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43892).


Calendar

December 15: Level IV Referral Deadline

December 20-31: Winter Break - No School

January 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School

January 20: Two Hour Early Release - Dismissal at 1:50 pm

January 21: Teacher Workday - No School

January 24: Teacher Workday - No School

January 30: Spirit Day - Twin Day (Match w/a friend!)

February 21:Presidents Day - No School

March 3: Two Hour Early Release - Dismissal at 1:50 pm

March 4: Teacher Workday - No School

March 31: Spirit Day - Dress Like Someone Famous!

March 31: Two Hour Early Release - Dismissal at 1:50 pm

April 1: Teacher Workday - No School

April 4-8: Spring Break - No School

May 30: Memorial Day - No School

June 3: Decades Day - (Dress like any decade, past or future!)

June 10: Last Day of School/Two Hour Early Release - Dismissal at 1:50 pm