Volume 1, Issue 11; October 7, 2022
Stronger Together
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Dear Clearview Families,
The cool, rainy weather from last weekend through early this week has officially been replaced with warm weather and sunny skies. This, and the changing of the leaves, is what makes autumn in Fairfax, Virginia so special. The temperature can rise or fall over 30 degrees in one day! Remember to bring a jacket just in case…
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 and we will see you on Tuesday!
Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Welcome to Clearview Robyn Tremaine
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Robyn Tremaine joins team Clearview as our Instructional Coach after many years of teaching and instructional coaching. She is the mom to a daughter who started college this fall and a pet mom to one guinea pig, two dogs, and three tortoises! Please give Robyn a warm Clearview welcome when you see her. |
Unity Day, Tuesday October 18
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. In addition to Clearview counselors presenting lessons, we want to invite you to celebrate Unity Day as a school on Tuesday, October 18th.
What is Unity Day?
It is a day to WEAR AND SHARE ORANGE to show unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying.
Please consider wearing orange clothing or items (stickers, ribbons, etc.).
Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America, starting on September 15 and ending on October 15.
Digital Citizenship Week
Digital Citizenship Week 2022 is October 17-21. Ten years ago, Common Sense Education started Digital Citizenship Week to highlight the importance of helping kids, families, and teachers navigate our 24/7 digital world. FCPS has been celebrating for the past decade with student learning opportunities, spirit weeks, and community engagement events. Over those years, media and technology have changed dramatically. There have also been big shifts in the ways we teach and learn in today's classrooms.
That's why Clearview will continue to be a leader working on behalf of students and their families in creating a positive culture around how we use media and technology.
Supplemental Food Resource- Snack Pack
Clearview’s Snack Pack Program has started up again for the year. Snack Pack is a supplemental food resource for families in need. Small bags of food to be used over the weekend will be sent home on Thursdays or Fridays. If you would like to participate in this but did not receive a pack this week, please contact Alexis Pozinsky at apozinsky@fcps.edu.
FCPS Trust Policy: Multilingual Podcast
Fairfax County Public Schools produces a multilingual podcast every two weeks to highlight relevant information for families in their own languages. It is produced in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Korean.
The latest episode introduces the FCPS Trust Policy and reminds families to review the Student Rights and Responsibilities document. Learn more about the Podcast.
FCPS Facebook Pages in Spanish and Korean
Los invitamos a seguir la página de Facebook de FCPS en Español. Nuestros grupos de participación multilingüe publican aquí la información más reciente e importante de FCPS en español. Por favor, siga esta página para mantenerse conectado e informado en su idioma preferido.
페어팩스 카운티 공립학교가 최근 한국어 페이스북 페이지를 개설했습니다.한국어 페이스북 페이지는 학교 관련 정보, 이벤트 및 교육 비디오를 한국어로 공유해 많은 한국인 학생 및 가족에게 FCPS의 소식을 전달하려 합니다. FCPS의 한국어 서비스를 받아보시려면 꼭 한국어 페이스북을 팔로우하여 주시기 바랍니다.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. This year, Monday, Oct. 10 is a student holiday (no school for students).
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LGBTQIA+ History Month
LGBTQIA+ History Month is recognized in October nationwide. We acknowledge and celebrate that LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families are an integral component of our nation.
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Disability History and Awareness
During October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
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International Walk to School Day on
Wednesday, October 12
Fairfax County Public Schools will participate in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 12, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools.
Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so on October 12. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school, and to work with their school and PTA or PTO to assemble bike trains or walking groups for the event. Schools are encouraged to register online with Walk and Bike to School. Get more information about Walk to School Day.
Dyslexia Open House, October 20 4-6 p.m. at Willow Oaks
To recognize that October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, Fairfax County Public Schools will offer a Dyslexia Open House for staff, community members, and parents/caregivers. Please join us on October 20, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Willow Oaks (lobby and Room 1000-A) to learn more about dyslexia support in FCPS.
The Parent Resource Center will host an open house for parents to learn more about dyslexia and how to support students with dyslexia on October 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. Learn more about PRC events on their website.
The FCPS Dyslexia handbook also provides information and resources to families. It reflects a division-wide commitment to ensure that the needs of students with dyslexia are met as a result of collective responsibility and collaboration across general and special education contexts.
Open house participants will include Instructional Services, Office of Special Education Instruction, Assistive Technology Services, Parent Resource Center, School Psychology Services, Ombudsman Office, Procedural Support, MTSS, SEPTA, Decoding Dyslexia, NAACP & ED Futuro.
Diwali
Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate this day and the victory of light over darkness. Monday, Oct. 24 is a student holiday (no school for students).
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Model Policy Comment Period
A new proposed model policy (pdf) was recently proposed by the Virginia Department of Education regarding the “privacy, dignity, and respect for all students and parents in Virginia’s Public Schools.” A 30-day public comment period on the model policy began September 26 and closes October 26. You may provide feedback to the Virginia Department of Education on the new drafted policy. If you missed Superintendent Reid’s message regarding the new proposed model policy, please view it on our website.
Federal Employees
The Combined Federal Campaign is underway. You can designate your contribution to Educate Fairfax by using #17182.
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 Tutor.com
FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families during the 22-23 SY. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Detailed information and FAQs are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students can 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: Elementary - How It Works and Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
Headphones for school
If you can, please have your student bring in a set of headphones for their school laptops. If you need any assistance or have any questions please reach out to our school based technology specialist, Mr. Newbold, at mcnewbold@fcps.edu.
Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s
Device Activity
FCPS has 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.
Need internet help?
If you are in need of a MiFi for at home internet service, please reach out to your student's teacher.
Do you have a ParentVUE account?
ParentVUE allows parents to stay on top of upcoming school events, classroom happenings, assignments, tests, and academic performance. Parents can view their children's classroom assignments and scores, attendance, transcripts, graduation status and more.
Click here to log in/activate/reset your password.
If you need assistance with accessing your ParentVUE account please reach out to Mr. Newbold at mcnewbold@fcps.edu.
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October 10 No School- Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Professional Workday
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October 12 Walk to School Day & Spirit Night at Amphora Diner
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October 13 International Night (time TBD)
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October 19 AAP Parent Meeting 6 p.m. cafeterian& PTA meeting/library; 7 p.m.
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October 24 No School- Diwali
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October 27 Costume BINGO; doors open at 6 p.m. & BINGO begins at 6:30
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October 28 2-hour Early Release for Students - End of First Quarter
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October 31 No School/Professional Workday
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November 8 No School- Election Day
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November 11 No School/Professional Workday
See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
 Mark your calendars with these upcoming dates
- Wed. Oct. 12: Spirit Night at Amphora Diner
- Thurs. Oct. 27: Costume Bingo
A food fundraiser for field trips: join us for
Spirit Night on Wednesday, Oct. 12
- Amphora Diner: 1151 Elden Street Herndon, VA 20170
- Help us raise money for field trips! Amphora will donate 15% of each bill (including drinks) back to the PTA.
- While you’re there, make sure you fill out a card with your class name. The class that brings in the most sales will get a chocolate chip cookie party!
Wear your best costume and come play bingo
on Thursday, Oct. 27
- Costume Bingo: Doors open at 6 p.m. & games begin at 6:30 p.m.
- Purchase a “Clearview Special” in advance and play all 10 games for only $9.
- Buy a pizza (whole pizza for $10 or a slice for $2) or Chick-fil-A (sandwich or 8-count nuggets for $5) in advance, and it will be ready at 6 p.m.; send in the order form from Tuesday Folders with cash or check (made out to Clearview PTA).
- Support our bake sale and pick up some spooky snacks and treats.
We want you in the PTA!
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Become a member! Click here to sign up (online code HA88NV). Paper membership forms will be coming soon! Membership is $10 (single) or $15 (family). The membership dues we collect help fund our operating costs (like our website and financial software), field trip support, and staff appreciation—and help us meet our membership obligations to the state and national PTAs.
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Attend our monthly meetings! Thank you to all who attended our September meeting and made sure we had at least 10 paid members (to have a quorum). Watch for our next meeting details (including a link to the PT Board website where you can get the Zoom meeting link) in the “FCPS News You Choose: The Clearview Community Connect” email.
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