Volume 2, Issue 29; May 20, 2022
Stronger Together
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Dear Families,
Another exciting week has come to a close at Clearview! Students are continuing to demonstrate a love for learning even with only 3 weeks left of school! As the weather gets warmer, the air conditioning is keeping classrooms nice and cool. Please consider sending your child with a light sweater or sweatshirt each day to wear, as needed.
A special thank you to families that came out to support our 10th annual 5K and 1M Fun Run! Thanks to each of you, the Clearview PTA raised over $1,500. Congratulations to all of our runners for exercising for a great cause- Clearview ES! We are grateful to everyone who volunteered their time and for our fabulous PE team for a fabulous event!
 Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or compliments you may have. Please congratulate Mrs. Becker on receiving a FCPS cares award. 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
Incoming Superintendent, Michelle Reid, Ed.D.
On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, incoming Superintendent Michelle Reid, Ed.D. was joined by families, employees, and community members for a multilingual virtual town hall. Dr. Reid answered questions submitted by audience members on many topics including equity, student success, student and employee social/emotional health, and more.
Watch the highlights of the May 17 virtual town hall in this short video.
COVID-19 Updates
As you know, COVID-19 cases have been increasing in Fairfax County and in schools. Here at Clearview, we have seen an increase in cases and continue to encourage everyone to take the steps they feel necessary to stay safe and healthy.
We have been transparent about how the pandemic is impacting Clearview and our students all year. We will continue to share daily COVID-19 notifications whenever there is a confirmed positive case in our school. This information is provided to make our school community aware of the current situation and be able to make informed decisions about how to protect themselves.
We appreciate the patience, support, and understanding you have shown throughout this school year as we adjust our response to the pandemic. Together, we have kept our students participating in learning and activities. We look forward to celebrating the end of the school year with everyone.
May Is Mental Health Acceptance Month
Good mental health is essential to a child’s healthy development. “The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a serious toll on the mental health of children in Virginia as young people continue to face physical isolation, ongoing uncertainty, fear, and grief. Even before the pandemic, mental health challenges facing children were of great concern, and COVID-19 has only exacerbated them.” Read more in this news release from the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Over one in five children and adolescents in the U.S. is diagnosed with a mental health condition. Only half of children and youth with behavioral health issues receive treatment.Research has shown early identification and appropriate treatment of mental health disorders among youth provides them better opportunities to lead full and productive lives.
Navigating the Infant Formula Shortage
Below is a quick summary of guidance from the Fairfax County Health Department.
- Learn seven tips if your formula is hard to find.
- Call your physician with questions and concerns.
- For manufacturing updates, call company hotlines.
- Do not make homemade or watered-down formula.
Click here to read the entire article.
Register Now for the 2022-2023 School Year!
Did you know that registering early helps prevent overcrowded classrooms and helps schools hire highly qualified kindergarten teachers prior to the start of a new school year?
To register your soon to be kindergarten student, complete the online intake form or connect with our Student Information Assistant, Nalei Meneses, at (703)708-6002 or ntmeneses@fcps.edu.
Approval of Trust Policy
The School Board voted to adopt the Trust Policy on April 28. The policy confirms the Board’s commitment to providing a safe and welcoming space for all students and their families by aligning FCPS with Fairfax County’s Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. This alignment ensures that FCPS students and families can access the school division’s benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials.
FCPS' Family Return to School Survey
Is Coming Soon
Now that FCPS has transitioned back to a more typical school experience, the school division is interested in hearing from parents/caregivers about how the school year has gone for their students. You will have an opportunity to provide your feedback on our Family Return to School Survey which will open Tuesday, May 31, and close Friday, June 10.
The survey is being administered by the FCPS Office of Research and Strategic Improvement, which provides objective research and data-based information back to the school division’s leadership. The survey is part of the office’s continuing evaluation of the pandemic’s impact on our school division. We encourage all FCPS parents/caregivers to respond to the survey and share their experiences whether positive or negative. The information you and other families provide will be used, along with other data, to inform FCPS leadership about the return to five days a week of in-person instruction, and support FCPS’ efforts to make improvements that support schools, students, and staff. It will also be included in ESSER III reporting.
 All library books are due May 27th.
All library books are due May 27th. Click here to learn how to see what books your child currently has checked out from the Clearview ES library.
 MiFi Return
We will be checking MiFi's back in and redistributing again during next school year.
Students who need to keep their laptop or MiFi for any summer program may do so.
Thank you for your help, if you have any questions or concerns please reach out.
In May people all over the United States celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders year-round, and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is one opportunity to honor these important stories.
Also, in May people all over the United States celebrate Jewish Heritage Month. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions of Jewish Americans year-round, and Jewish Heritage Month is one opportunity to honor these important stories.
May 25 Strings Concert 6:00 p.m.; Band Concert 7:00 p.m.
May 30 Memorial Day- No school
June 3 4th Grade Field Trip to Mt. Vernon
June 9 Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony, 6:00 p.m. Herndon Middle School
June 10 Last Day of School- 6th Grade Celebration and 2 hour Early Release for students!
 At this week’s general PTA meeting, we elected PTA officers for the 2022-23 school year. Those positions are as follows:
- President: Brian Kelley
- Treasurer: Jill Sonnhalter
- Secretary: Ryan Herb
- VP Fundraising: Christine Graham
- VP Programs: vacant until filled
- President-elect: vacant until filled
If you have any interest in filling either of these vacancies, please reach out to Brian Kelley (bhkelley@gmail.com).
Congratulations to those who have stepped into those positions, and thank you to those who have served and are now taking a well-deserved break.
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