Volume 2, Issue 24; April 15, 2022
Stronger Together
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Dear Families,
We hope that you had a relaxing and fun spring break! It was wonderful to welcome students back to Clearview this week. They walked in our doors with smiles on their faces and seamlessly adjusted back into learning, prepared to accomplish great things during this fourth quarter.
This has been an exciting week for our students. Field trips are in full swing and the children are having incredible learning experiences. Thank you to our PTA for helping us provide these opportunities.
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
Special Guest
It was an honor to welcome Dranesville District Representative, Elaine Tholan, to Clearview today. Thank you to our Student Ambassadors for providing a warm welcome and guided tour!
 
FCPS Middle & High School Theater
If you enjoy the performing arts, check out the FCPS Fine and Performing Arts calendar. Individual listings for many middle and high school theater events are featured. Performing arts teaches children perseverance, creative problem-solving, and the ability to focus—all great skills that lead to classroom success.
SOL Schedule (Grades 3-6)
Lightspeed Parent Report
on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has new tools to help parents and guardians know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, at no cost to families. You may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. If you want more detailed information, sign up for the Internet Use Parent portal and log-in anytime to see more detail about your child’s browsing and “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours. Find out more and sign up for these services on our website.
Do You Have Internet At Home?
Clearview has access to MiFi’s and can make them available for families that need Internet. Please contact your student’s teacher or contact the school to let us know if you need internet for your home.
FCPS Parent Technology Help Desk
FCPS Parent Technology Help Desk is open and can be reached by telephone at 833-921-3277Or: Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. You can also receive information on the FCPS Technology Support for families web page. https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/technology-support-families.
Be Aware Of Your Student's
Digital Footprint.
Social media apps, like tik tok and snapchat, are not designed for the developing brain. Please be aware of your student's social media use. Look at their devices and see what they are doing.
If your student brings their FCPS laptop home, please be sure your student is using their FCPS laptop to school related activities only. And, please continue to communicate with your students on the importance of maintaining a positive digital footprint.
Finally, If you haven't already, please complete the parent/guardian digital consent form for the 2021-2022 school year, and as always, please reach out to us if you need anything.
Tutor.com and FCPS.
(FREE) Virtual Tutoring
We are pleased to announce that students now have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Tutor.com is available 24/7, through online voice or text chat, and in your student’s preferred language. Student participation is optional, and parents/guardians can opt their students out of accessing the service. You can learn more about Tutor.com on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
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Students will be able to access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following instructional videos:
elementary video and secondary video. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
This new service will help many Clearview Elementary students complete assignments, better understand classroom lessons, and be successful.
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Clearview 6th Grade Celebration
The 6th grade promotion and celebration are quickly approaching, and we need funds to make this special event happen for our Clearview 6th graders. Because of the pandemic, these 6th graders have missed out on a lot of major school events including the 4th grade trip to Jamestown and the 5th grade trip to Hemlock Overlook Regional Park for ziplining and team building. Through it all though, these kids have persevered, so it is time to celebrate them!
In years past, fundraising efforts would have been well underway; however, since we weren’t sure we’d be able to have any sort of celebration, fundraising for the 6th grade celebration has just begun. If you can help financially, please donate today! Any amount, large or small, is appreciated and will go towards celebrating these great kids! You can donate at https://clearviewpta.ptboard.com/formvw?store=2158&form=6. You may also send a check into the school. Checks should be payable to the Clearview Elementary PTA with a note stating that it is for the 6th grade celebration. Thanks for helping us celebrate these amazing kids!
 Silent Auction
Silent Auction is only weeks away (April 28, 2022) and we need the help of our community to make it a success.
We are looking for donations to auction off. If you know or work for a company that is willing to donate to our cause, we would be most appreciative. Contact arpitaptl@gmail.com to donate or volunteer!
The class sign up is LIVE for Class Projects. Create a unique one-of-a-kind item for our Auction by working with a class. Sign up at:
https://clearviewpta.ptboard.com/sgnvw?signup=Ri66iJSaQbyLB_ekT9Xj0HN___6FSuAD2H___oBmjaNp
April 18, 2022 – April 22, 2022 – Month of the Military Child Spirit Week (See Below)
April 19, 2022 – Preschool Spring Pictures, Report cards go home
April 20, 2022 – K-6 Spring Pictures; Purple Up Day; PTA Meeting, Library 7:00 p.m.
April 21, 2022 – 6th Grade/Staff Basketball Game @ Herndon Middle School 6:00 p.m.
April 25, 2022 – 5th Grade Field Trip (Science Center); 6th Grade Field Trip (Mt. Vernon)
April 28, 2022 – Family Fitness Night; PTA Silent Auction 6:00 p.m.
The Fairfax County School Board voted to adopt a calendar for the 2022-23 school year that focuses on instruction, and student and operational needs. Additionally, the calendar is aligned with neighboring school districts and adds additional key observance days.
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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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