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ይህንን ዜና መፅሄት በሌሎች ቋንቋዎች ለማንበብ፤ እባክዎን ድረ ገፃችንን ይጎብኙ።
اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔
Stronger together
Dear Clearview Families,
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for International Night last night. It was incredible to learn about so many of the diverse cultures represented in the Clearview community. Kudos to those who shared their cultures and to those who performed! Thank you to members of the Family Engagement Committee for planning such a wonderful event celebrating diversity. See additional pictures on our Facebook page.
Many students received prizes today from the Clearview PTA Camp Read-A-Lot fundraiser. For more information, be sure to visit the PTA’s section of the newsletter at the bottom of this publication.
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 GREAT weekend!
Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
 Celebrating our cultures and heritage at International Night!
🌒 Upcoming Solar Eclipses and How to View Them Safely
There will be an annular eclipse tomorrow, October 14. Virginia is not in the direct path of the moon’s shadow, so we will only be able to see a partial eclipse in this region. FCPS has gathered resources for students and families to learn more about the eclipse, and how to view it safely.
Save the date for a more dramatic event! On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total eclipse will be viewable from North America.
Regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the Sun.
🟠Unity Day-Wear Orange🟠
Tuesday, October 17 is Unity Day* at Clearview! Students can join our counselors, teachers, and staff in celebrating Unity Day by wearing orange. Wear any orange item to show that Clearview is united in kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Unity Day was started by the National Bullying Prevention Center as the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month and continues to grow every year as a tangible representation of the universal message that our society wants to promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion to prevent bullying. The goal of Unity Day is to bring together youth, parents, educators, businesses, and community members across the nation to emphasize the message that bullying is not acceptable, and that all students deserve to be safe in school, online, and in the community.
*National Unity Day is on 10/18, which is also Clearview’s picture day. We will be observing Unity Day on 10/17 in order to allow students to wear and share orange on Tuesday and then see their individual style for their pictures on Wednesday.
📚 Lexia Parent Night: Learn About Literacy Support
FCPS funds Lexia for all elementary schools to use as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. It also provides teachers with the data to identify students who need additional support, and the ability to know which specific concepts and skills to prioritize. Attend an information night to learn more about Lexia and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom. Parents/caregivers will also get tips for supporting their students at home.
Information nights will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:
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Wednesday, October 18, at Thoreau Middle School (Cafeteria).
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Thursday, October 19, at Edison High School (Auditorium).
Register to attend or submit a question in advance.
Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third grade.
Fall Picture Day is Coming!!
- Kindergarten and grades 1-6: Wednesday, October 18
- Preschool:Thursday, October 19.
Images will be available to view and purchase approximately two weeks following our school's picture day. Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001029163#login. Traditional paper order forms will be sent home in Tuesday folders.
Parent Information Meetings for Advanced Academics Programs (AAP)
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development efforts and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners.
Join Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART), Tracey Baroody,on October 18 (see details below) to find out about each level on the continuum of services provided and about the application process for full-time services. A Spanish-speaking interpreter will be present to support Spanish speakers. Please let Tracey Baroody know if you require interpretation in ASL or another language.
6:00 pm: Understanding the Full Time AAP Screening Process
7:00 pm: Introduction to the Continuum of AAP Services (beginning of PTA meeting)
For more information, please visit the FCPS AAP website.
Health Room (Clinic) Training
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Date: Thursday October 19, 2023
Time: 12:00-3:30 pm
Where: Herndon Reston District Office
1850 Cameron Glen Dr #100
Reston, VA 20190
Click here to register.
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Awareness
October is:
Parent Coffee
Please join us at 9-10:00 am on Thursday, October 26 for our first Parent Coffee of the school year! Come and meet our Wellness Team made up of our two school counselors, school social worker and school psychologist. We want to hear from you and topics you would like to discuss in our future Parent Coffee events.
Disability History and Awareness Month
In Virginia 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. Any time is a great time to talk with children about how all of us have unique strengths and challenges.
National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student
LGBTQIA+ History Month
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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. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. |
A Veteran to Honor
Are you, a family member or a friend a Veteran? Saturday, November 11 is Veterans Day in the United States and, in preparation, we would like to request that you share a picture of a family member or friend that has served in the U.S. Military via email with Letty Bobby or bring/send in a picture with your child. Tell us their full name, your relation to them, in which branch of the military they served, and rank and we will honor them. Please note: Pictures will not be returned.
Communication and our children's digital lives
Engaging in open and honest conversations with your children about their technology use is crucial in today's digital age, as it allows you to understand their online activities, interests, and potential risks they may encounter. By actively participating in your child's digital life, you can help them navigate the internet safely, teach them about responsible online behavior, and foster a healthy balance between screen time and other important activities. Communication builds trust, and when your children know they can talk to you about their online experiences without fear of judgment, they are more likely to seek your guidance when faced with online challenges or dangers. Being a supportive and involved parent in the digital world not only helps protect your child from online threats but also strengthens your relationship and promotes their overall well-being in today's tech-driven society. Remember, your active engagement in their digital journey is a powerful tool in shaping their online habits and ensuring their safety.
🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Real Assistive Technology for Everyone (RATE) Conference
Join us for the 2023 Real Assistive Technology for Everyone (RATE) Conference, proudly sponsored by Assistive Technology Services (ATS) within the Department of Special Services! We're excited to gather on Saturday, October 28th, from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at West Springfield High School. This conference is all about empowering students through assistive technology, covering everything from hardware to software and peripherals, making learning accessible to all. Our keynote speaker, Dell McDonald, a technical support specialist in the Department of Information Technology, will share his personal journey and how assistive technology has shaped his educational and professional life. Dive into breakout sessions that explore inclusive technology, reading and writing strategies, early childhood classroom applications, communication tools, and much more. Whether you're a teacher, staff member, or a parent/caregiver from FCPS or the broader community, you're warmly invited to attend. FCPS employees can also earn five recertification points by participating. Be sure to visit our conference webpage for registration, session details, and the complete schedule. Let's come together to learn and make education more inclusive for everyone!
 Important Dates
10/14 Town of Herndon Homecoming Parade, 9:30 a.m. on Elden Street
10/17 Unity Day Spirit Day- Wear orange
10/18 Picture Day: Kindergarten and grades 1-6
10/18 AAP Parent Information Meeting, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm (beginning of PTA
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PTA Meeting 7:00 pm, library and virtual access
10/19 Picture Day: Preschool
10/26 Parent Coffee 9-10:00 am, Cafeteria
Costume Bingo 6-8 pm, Cafeteria
Mark your calendars
- Sat., Oct. 14: Town of Herndon Homecoming Parade at 9:30 a.m. on Elden Street
- Wed., Oct. 18: PTA Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Clearview cafeteria and on Zoom (link will be posted on PTBoard)
- Thurs., Oct. 26: PTA Costume Bingo in the Clearview cafeteria from 6-8 p.m.
- Sun., Nov. 5: Last day to receive donations for our Camp Read-A-Lot field trip fundraiser
Come to our October PTA meeting
Our next meeting is Wed., Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Our special guest, Tracey Baroody, advanced academics resource teacher, is going to talk to us about how all Clearview students deserve an excellent education and need opportunities to use their strengths and pursue their interests. If you join via Zoom, please make sure your first and last name are visible, so we know to let you into the meeting. We use the “waiting room” function to make sure we don’t have uninvited, disruptive guests.
See you at Costume Bingo
Join us for this family-favorite annual event on Thurs., Oct. 26 from 6-8 pm in the cafeteria. Costumes are encouraged—including group and family costumes—but please make sure to leave any masks or weapons at home. We’ll play several rounds of bingo to win fun prizes, with breaks for the costume parade and 50/50 raffle drawing.
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Bake sale items and volunteers needed: We are still in need of several bake sale donations, particularly brownies, chips, and canned drinks. Any Halloween-themed spooky treats are also greatly appreciated. We also need helpers to sell bake sale items, especially the second half of the event. Sign up here to donate items or volunteer.
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Skip the long lines and pre-order bingo cards and dinner: Place your food and bingo card pre-orders here by Tuesday, Oct. 24 (order form closes at 9 p.m.) Then pick up your items at the event. Choose from cheese pizza slices or hot dogs for $3 each or reserve a large cheese pizza for $24. As a pre-order special, get 10 bingo cards for only $9.
Register for Camp Read-A-Lot, our PTA field trip fundraiser campaign
Join our new online platform for easy involvement and exciting prizes. Help us reach our fundraising goal by supporting your students. Just follow these instructions now to get started!
- Click this link to sign up your student at getmovinfundhub.com using our Clearview Elementary Special School Identifier: 650de107a0de6.
- Make an online donation using the red Donate button.
- Share with friends and family to get their support. Let's make it happen together!
We hope everyone will sign up because you can win some amazing prizes for your class, including a pizza party with Mrs. Almquist, a pajama day, and Donut Friday! And there are special prizes for the students that help raise money and read the most minutes, including a Nintendo Switch and $100 gift card!
Every student who participates wins a prize! To check out all the rewards and incentives, please visit our Camp Read-A-Lot Webpage, then click the orange View Incentives button—you can also sign-up here as well!
Join our village of volunteers
We have so many exciting events planned for this school year, but we need your help! There are many ways to help:
- purchasing items (food, drinks, classroom supplies, paper products)
- baking goodies and treats
- setting up and cleaning up events
- selling and distributing pre-sale event items
- asking local businesses for donations
- and more!
And when we have designated event leaders, it really helps the PTA Board do our jobs even better. We created this sign-up sheet to help us gauge volunteer interest and pre-plan. Note that many of the event dates are tentative, so only pencil in the dates on your calendars for now.
Stay connected
- Bookmark our PTA website where you’ll find announcements, calendars, sign-up forms, and more! When you “sign up” at PTBoard, you’ll also receive announcement emails.
- Attend our meetings on the third Wednesday of each month (September-May) at 7 p.m. They’re held in the school library (or sometimes at a local community center) and on Zoom.
- Join our Facebook Group: The Buzz: Clearview Elementary PTA (Herndon, VA). Be sure to answer the membership questions!
- Check your child’s Tuesday Folder for PTA flyers and forms.
- Reach out anytime at ClearviewElementaryPTA@gmail.com.
We are here for you!
Your Clearview PTA Board: Christine Graham (president), Nakisha Dixon (treasurer), Ryan Herb (secretary), Amana Katora (head of programs), and Brian Kelley (head of fundraising).
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