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Calendar Reminder

This Friday, October 28 is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Clermont will dismiss at 1:50pm. Also, schools are closed for students on Monday, October 31, for a teacher workday. 

See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.


Tonight: PTA Trunk or Treat

The PTA Trunk-or-Treat is tonight!

Today, Friday, October 28

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Clermont Elementary parking lot

Pizza and Chick-fil-A will be available for purchase (cash only). 

RSVP Here


Yoga at Clermont

Clermont students practicing yoga

Would you like your child to be involved in a free before or after-school yoga club? Click here to let us know if you're interested and tell us about your child's availability. Teachers trained in Yoga 4 Classrooms will help empower students with tools to become less stressed and overwhelmed and more mindful and connected with an increased ability to focus and self-regulate.   


Family Assistance

During the year, some of our families find they need assistance with food, clothing, or other items. There are a number of community services available to provide help. If your family needs support, please return this form. I will contact you with information about getting assistance.

Please email one of us if you have questions or concerns.

Mrs.Treger, School Counselor: pmtreger@fcps.edu 

Mrs. Guido-Parada, Parent Liaison (habla español): cguidoparada@fcps.edu                            

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Show you CARE by supporting families in our community. 

Many of you have reached out to express an interest in supporting families in our community. If you are looking for ways to help, please read and submit this form to learn about ways YOU can show you CARE.


Leftover Halloween Candy Drive

Donate your individually wrapped candy! Donations will go to Wmata Youth Programs. Collections boxes will be in the front office from Nov. 1-4th.

Pumpkins and candy wrappers.

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Feliz Día de los Muertos to all Clermont families celebrating next week! Dia de los Muertos is an opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones. Tuesday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 2, are “O” Days this year. While Dia de los Muertos is largely celebrated in Mexico and Latin America, it also coincides with All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2). These days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants worldwide.

The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days.See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.


Book Fair Parent Volunteers wanted!

Volunteers needed! Help make our book fair the best ever. (Scholastic Book Fairs)

Sign Up Today to be a Book Fair Volunteer!

Clermont Elementary's Scholastic Book Fair will be held November 28th – Dec. 2nd. Help is needed in preparing for the fair and throughout the week it is open. Please consider volunteering your time by helping to advertise, decorate, set up, work at the fair during school hours, work after school during our late night, and help to pack up at the end of the week. 

Please feel free to sign up to volunteer for an hour, a couple of hours, or for the entire week. Whatever works for you! The book fair is a lot of fun and is one of our most popular volunteer opportunities. We appreciate your time and efforts. We look forward to working with you! Kannan Cangro (Librarian) Questions? Please feel free to send an email to: kncangro@fcps.edu


Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid

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FCPS will be asking ALL families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 4. All results are confidential. 


Amazon Smile

Support the Clermont Elementary PTA with Amazon Smile

Did you know that when you shop at smile.amazon.com,
Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the
Clermont Elementary School PTA???

To Sign Up 

From a web browser: 

  1. Visit: https://smile.amazon.com/
  2. Sign in with the same account you use for Amazon.com 
  3. Go to: smile.amazon.com and choose Clermont PTA as your designated charity.
  4. Then start shopping! 
  5. Remember to bookmark smile.amazon.com for all your future Amazon shopping needs.

From the Amazon app on your mobile device:

  1. Open the Amazon Shopping app
  2. Navigate to the main menu (≡)
  3. Tap on Settings, then select “AmazonSmile” 
  4. Search for and select: “Clermont Elem PTA”, then follow the
    on-screen instructions to turn ON AmazonSmile in the mobile app.

Feedback Welcome on Proposed Family Life Education Changes

The Fairfax County School Board is reviewing recommended changes to the Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum and invites public feedback as part of the review process. In May 2022, the Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee (FLECAC) presented recommended curriculum changes, to go into effect for the 2023-24 school year. Those changes include adopting gender-combined instruction, and exploring instruction of gender identity, recommended media, and other instructional changes. 

The recommendations reflect leading education and child development research and expert advice. According to research cited in the recommendations, these changes will create a more inclusive learning environment, result in higher academic achievement for students, and improve school climate.

Public feedback will be shared with FLECAC and the School Board. FCPS staff and the School Board will consider all feedback but are unable to reply to individuals. 

Learn more about the recommended changes on our website. The public feedback form will be available on our website and will be open October 31 through December 1


Important Dates

October 28: PTA Trunk or Treat (5:30 - 7:30 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