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Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, begins at sundown on Tuesday, October 4. Tuesday is noted as a ½ religious/cultural observance date on the FCPS calendar. (On a ½ O day, certain activities may not occur after school.)
Wednesday, October 5, is a holiday for teachers and students.
Looking Ahead: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 10
Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. This year, Monday, October 10, is a student holiday and staff development day. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
October 2 is Custodian Appreciation Day. Clermont would like to extend a great big THANK YOU to our custodial team Agnes Owusu Bempah, Jessica Lopez, Dina Mendoza, Thin Vo, and Abdul Ismaili. Their hard work ensures that we all have a clean, safe place to learn, teach, and work.
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On Friday, October 28th students are invited to dress as their favorite book character! We can't wait to see your costumes! Please: no scary costumes, costume masks and face coverings (except masks worn to prevent the spread of respiratory illness), and absolutely no toy weapons.
Students are encouraged to bring a book to school with them on October 28th that shows the character they are dressing up as, so they can talk about this book with their teachers and classmates!
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Clermont students have a strong voice! We would love to hear from our Eagles about the various holidays our students celebrate. Does your family celebrate Diwali? If your child is interested in recording a segment for our news show, we would love to hear their thoughts! Please contact Mrs. Cangro at kncangro@fcps.edu for more information. by October 11th to participate.
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Our classroom lessons during September focused on the following topics:
Kindergarten - Learning about the role of the school counselor. Understanding the importance of and practicing whole body listening. Gaining a deeper understanding of the CARE program. This month’s focus- Cooperation.
1st grade - Learning about empathy and how to show kindness in school. Reviewing the role of the school counselor.
2nd grade - Understanding the importance of and practicing whole body listening. Reviewing the role of the school counselor.
3rd grade - Reviewing and practicing conflict resolution strategies using Kelso’s Choices. Reviewing the role of the school counselor.
4th grade - Reviewing empathy and how it can set the tone for the school year. Reviewing the role of the school counselor.
5th grade - Learning the importance of being organized and setting personal organization goals. Reviewing the role of the school counselor.
6th grade - Lessons begin the first week of October.
If you or your child would like to make an appointment with the school counselor, please contact us.
The simple act of joining the Clermont PTA provides instant financial support for our students! It's also a great way to stay informed about what's happening at school, and connect in meaningful ways. Check out the infographic below to see some of the exciting things the Clermont PTA has planned throughout the school year.
Become a member today!
Attendance is an important life skill that will help your child later in life. It’s a good habit to build now to help them graduate from college on time and routinely report to work on time once they have a career.
Take a look at the FCPS Calendar. Try to ensure that any trips or family events are on weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students who are absent 10 percent of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered “chronically absent.”
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or appointment, you must report the absence to the school. Clermont absences may be reported on our website, or by calling 703-921-2424.
Visit the FCPS Attendance webpage for resources on attendance.
Many families have yet to complete their Digital Resources Consent and the SR&R Signature Sheet. Students will not be able to participate in activities utilizing many technology resources in class without the digital consent completed, and students will not be permitted to attend field trips without the SR&R signature completed. If you have not yet completed either of these, please follow the instructions below today.
SR&R Signature Sheet: FCPS’ updated Student Rights & Responsibility booklet is available online and in the ParentVue section of the Student Information System (SIS). Please log into ParentVue in your child’s SIS account to access the SR&R, or print out the SR&R signature sheet and return it to the school. Signatures are due by September 30
Digital Resources Consent: Please complete the Digital Resources Consent online as soon as possible. You can find our school’s list of the resources that require parental consent on the Clermont website. You can find more information about approved digital resources in FCPS here: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/digital-resources.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new FCC program to lower internet costs for families with children who have been eligible for free or reduced-price meals within the last 12 months. A qualifying household will receive $30 per month toward internet services and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. Families can check their eligibility and register at AffordableConnectivity.gov or by calling 877-384-2575.
Visit our Free and Reduced-Price Meals website for more information on the criteria to be eligible and how to apply.
October 5: No School - Yom Kippur
October 10: No School/Prof. Workday - Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 24: No School - Diwali
October 28: 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:50 pm)
October 31: No School/Prof. Workday
November 8: No School - Election Day
November 11: No School - Veterans Day
November 23-25: No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 29: Fall Picture Retakes
December 19 - January 2: No School - Winter Break
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