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 Clermont thanks all the Veterans in our community for their service. This Veterans Day, Clermont ES was presented with a flag of the United States of America that was flown over the Pentagon!
Many of our military connected family members joined us this week for Clermont's High Five for Heroes parade. Our students and staff were thrilled to get to express their appreciation for all of the past and present service members in our community. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for this special day, and to the many volunteers who helped us put this event together. Pictures from the event can be found throughout this newsletter, and on the Clermont Facebook page.
In February 2023, the Clermont PTA is hosting a Scripps’ affiliated Spelling Bee at Clermont! The spelling bee is an opportunity for students to develop language skills and increase their vocabularies, practice poise under pressure, strengthen life skills including work ethic, build confidence, and have fun!
Currently, we are gauging students’ interest in the spelling bee from parents. There is no commitment at this time—we will reach out later with additional details for registration.
Take the Spelling Bee Interest Survey Here
Help Out With Clermont's Spelling Bee!
We need a Spelling Bee coordinator, Judges, and Pronouncers for our Spelling Bee!
The Spelling Bee team will start meeting in November to plan for the Spelling Bee to take place in late February.
Learn more about the program below, and if you are interested in helping out, please email vpenrichment@clermontpta.org.
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We are excited to announce that Clermont Elementary is forming a Military Kids Club, to bring together military-connected youth through sharing experiences, supporting relationships with civilian peers, and binging awareness and support to the military lifestyle. Please note that as our meetings will be about 45 minutes long and during the school day, it may be possible that your child will have to make up school work independently. If you would like your student to be part of this club, please complete the form below which will act as your consent to participate. We are looking forward to getting to know and support your military-connected child!
Fill out form
In an annual planning process, FCPS uses input from the community to help develop the school year calendar for the following year. The Calendar Survey will be sent to parents/caregivers, FCPS employees, and students in grades 7-12 next week.
The FCPS framework for creating the calendar is available online to ensure transparency, as FCPS works to build a calendar that is inclusive and equitable.
Would you like to recognize a teacher or staff member whose impact on a student made you thankful?
Nominate them for the November Soaring EAGLE Award! Any Clermont teacher or staff member who has made the day better and brighter for a student or group of students is eligible.
The Clermont PTA Board will evaluate all the submissions and present the winner with the award in December.
Questions? Contact Diane Lundin at soaringeagles@clermontpta.org.
Congratulations to Kelly Convery, Clermont’s October Soaring Eagle!
 Want to learn more about ecosystems? Ask a 4th grader! Clermont's 4th grade students have been busy observing, drawing, and creating their own ecosystems.
If you are interested in having your 2nd through 6th grader screened for Full-Time (Level IV) services, please submit all documents no later than the deadline, December 15, 2022. The Level IV Referral Form is required and is linked below. The Parent/Guardian Questionnaire is optional, however it is highly recommended that you submit this as well. You may also submit up to two digital pages of work samples. Please email all documents to our AART, Raechel Acosta, at rbacosta@fcps.edu on or before December 15, 2022. Please reach out to Mrs. Acosta with any questions.
Level IV Referral Form
Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
If you missed the Understanding the Level IV Referral and Screening Process parent meeting on October 28, 2022, the recording is linked below.
This meeting was recorded and covered the Level IV referral and screening process. The presentation for this meeting and the AAP Overview meeting are located on the Clermont homepage.
 Mrs. Slack's students hard at work creating their own ecosystems.
Although the community level of COVID-19 in Fairfax County is currently low, cases of RSV, the flu, and other viruses are on the rise. It continues to be important to wash your hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, monitor your health daily, and stay home if you are sick. For more tips, visit our Return to School website.
 Mrs. Leestma's students made scientific observations and illustrations of ecosystems at Clermont.
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
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.
The PTA is hosting a Superhero Dance!
When: Friday, November 18th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Clermont Elementary Cafeteria
Join the Clermont PTA for their first-ever Superhero Dance! Clermont students can bring a parent or adult special guest, a.k.a. their "superhero," to the school for dancing, refreshments, and fun! Feel free to dress up as a superhero for the event or come as you are!
The event is free, but does require an RSVP. Space is limited, so please only RSVP if you plan to attend!
RSVP Here!
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
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 Students in grades k-3 were treated to a live performance called “The The Emperor's New Clothes”, by the Virginia Repertory Theatre this week!
December 10, 2022
Snow Date: Dec 17, 2022
Session 1: 9:00 am-10:30 am
Session 2: 10:30 am-12 noon
Enjoy the holiday season with friends and family with Gingerbread FUN! Let us take care of all the mess and stress. Our talented culinary students will assist you in creating a truly unique house for display during the holiday season. The workshop includes all the ingredients to decorate a beautiful gingerbread house. Hot cocoa and cookies will be available after your decorating experience.
Pricing: $45 and a minimum of 4 canned goods per house (the canned goods will be donated to the Koinonia Foundation food pantry).
Due to limited space a maximum of three people per house, including parent and/or guardian.
Recommended age: 5 years old and up. Participants 13 and under must have an adult chaperone.
Registration and payment is required by December 1st. (limited to 24 paid participants). Register Now
Here is great resource to help children SHINE!
S H I N E
The Healthy Minds Blog is linked there as well which discusses youth mental health and wellness!
November 18: PTA Superhero Dance (6:30 pm)
November 23-25: No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 28 - December 2: Scholastic Book Fair
November 29: Book Fair Night
November 29: Fall Picture Retakes
December 19 - January 2: No School - Winter Break (Office Closed)
January 16: No School - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
January 25: 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:50 pm)
January 26: No School/Prof. Workday
January 27: No School/Prof. Workday
February 20: No School - President's Day
March 2: 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:50 pm)
March 3: No School/Prof. Workday
April 3-6: No School - Spring Break
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