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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,
It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through the 23-24 school year. Keep up the great work, Yellow Jackets! Students have been learning and working so hard during the first half of the school year. Second quarter progress reports will be coming home (and available in SIS) soon.
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
Let’s Model Safe Pedestrian Behavior
Thank you for using crosswalks when walking around the neighborhood with your children. This models pedestrian safety and supports children making safe pedestrian choices when adults are not around. We ask that you please encourage your child to use the crosswalks when crossing Builders Road. It is dangerous to do otherwise, especially during arrival and dismissal. |
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Volunteer Opportunity
Please reach out to Assistant Principal, Rachel Charlton, if you are available to volunteer, even for an hour, in the cafeteria over the next two weeks. Call Clearview or email rgcharlton@fcps.edu.
Late Arrival, Absences, Early Pick-Ups
We ask families to please let us know about any changes in attendance in advance, when possible. Please complete the information on this form to communicate this information. This helps all parties to be notified about the change so office staff, in collaboration with teachers and staff, can provide logistical support in a timely manner. To support a safe and efficient school dismissal, we ask that you please schedule early pick-ups to occur prior to 3:00 pm.
Lost and Found
Please check the Lost and Found area located at Clearview’s cafeteria as soon as possible to see if your child may be missing a jacket, sweater or even a lunch box.
All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity on Friday, February 16. Thank you for your support.
Parent Coffee
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On Thursday, February 8, come enjoy freshly brewed coffee and donuts with members of the school community including your neighbors. This month, we are focusing on the importance of friendship and fostering connections within the school community.
This is a perfect opportunity to share experiences, gain insight, and strengthen our bonds as parents while we nurture friendships among children.
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National School Counseling Week
February 5-9 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. Clearview has two incredible School Counselors, Alexis Pozinsky and Holly Inman. Please reach out to them with any questions and consider wishing them a happy National School Counseling Week via email and/or when you see them.School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
Lunar New Year- February 10
The Lunar New Year is a holiday that marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is the calendar traditionally used in many east Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Singapore, and South Korea. In these and other Asian countries, it is one of the most important holidays of the year. The Lunar New Year is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family.Read more about Lunar New Year and its animal symbols in National Geographic Kids.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It marks the beginning of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving leading up to Easter. Many Christians attend special Ash Wednesday church services, at which churchgoers receive ash on their foreheads. Ash Wednesday derives its name from this practice. Read more about Ash Wednesday in Britannica.com.
Presidents Day (Holiday)
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. Learn more about Presidents Day in Britannica.com. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20. See the complete school year calendar.
Black History Month
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about Black History month. |
February Is Career and Technical Education Month
By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. |
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Since this is an elective, course offerings may vary by school. Learn more on the CTE website.
CTE also offers summer programs for students to explore their programs. Enroll now!
Digital Learning Resources on Clearview's Public Webpage
Clearview's website is now home to a treasure trove of digital learning resources meticulously curated to enrich your child's educational journey. Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of education, we understand the importance of providing dynamic tools that engage and inspire our young learners. Our website proudly boasts a diverse array of interactive platforms, educational games, and supplemental materials designed to reinforce classroom lessons and foster independent learning. We invite you to explore this virtual learning hub, accessible from the comfort of your own home, and discover the wealth of resources tailored to meet the unique needs of our Clearview students. Your partnership in fostering a love for learning is invaluable, and we are confident that these digital resources will serve as valuable companions in your child's academic exploration.
Click here to be directed to our Student Technology page.
Click here to be directed to our Digital Learning Tools page.
🔍 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.
Important Dates
2/2 Sixth Grade Basketball Game, 6pm, Herndon MS
2/8 Parent Coffee, 9am, Cafeteria
2/19 No School/ Presidents Day
2/21 PTA Meeting, 7pm, Library & Virtual
Mark your calendars
- Fri., Feb. 2: Sixth Grade Basketball Game at 6 p.m. in the Herndon Middle School gym
- Thurs., Feb. 8: Clearview Parent Coffee featuring special guest, School Board Member Robyn Lady, at 9 a.m.
- Wed., Feb. 14: Staff Valentine’s Day Breakfast & Supply Drive
- Mon., Feb. 19: Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese from 3-9 p.m.
- Wed., Feb. 21: PTA Member Meeting & Summer Camp Fair at 7 p.m. in the Clearview cafeteria
Come cheer for Clearview
The annual 6th grade basketball game is coming up on Friday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. at Herndon Middle School. Whether you’re cheering on the students or the staff, be sure to wear you spirit wear! Proceeds from the game tickets and snack sale will go toward the 6thgrade celebration. While our 6th grade families will organize and set up the snack sale, they would appreciate some extra help with selling during the game (so they can watch their children). This is a great way to “pay it forward” since someday your little Yellow Jacket will be a 6th grader! If you can help that evening or even just donate food and drink items, sign up here and reach out to Arpita Patel (arpitaptl@gmail.com) with any questions.
Make new friends and meet our new school board representative, Robyn Lady
While not an official PTA-hosted event, we encourage everyone who can to attend the next Clearview Parent Coffee on Thurs., Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. in the cafeteria. The event will focus on the importance of friendship and fostering connections within our school community. Come learn about strengthening our bonds as parents while nurturing friendships among our children. We’ll be joined by our newly elected school board member, Robyn Lady, who looks forward to meeting more Clearview families. And there will coffee and donuts!
Join us for our next Spirit Night: Chuck E. Cheese on Monday, Feb. 19
Come hang out with us at Chuck E. Cheese (2465 Centerville Rd. in Herndon) on Mon. Feb. 19. There’s no school that day (Presidents Day Weekend), so be sure to head over for some pizza and fun from 3-9 p.m. Watch for a Tuesday Folder flyer closer to the event that includes some special coupons, including 10 free play points for Clearview families. We’ll receive 20% of our sales, which we will divide between the PTA and our 6th graders. To help everyone remember, Chuck E. Cheese himself will be making an appearance during dismissal time on the Friday before the event!
Show some love with our Valentine’s Day staff breakfast & school supply drive on Feb. 14
Please help us show some love for our Clearview teachers and staff by treating them to breakfast and boosting their classroom supplies this Valentine’s Day!
We need some help with hospitality: food donations, set up & serving, and clean up. Sign up here. Food items that won’t be served hot and paper goods may be dropped off at the main office up until 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 14. Hot breakfast items should be delivered to the library by 8:00 a.m. on Feb. 14.
Classroom supplies can be purchased from our Amazon Wish List and delivered to the school or you can drop off donations at Sarah Stein’s home. All donations are due by Sun., Feb. 11 so we can sort and distribute the items on Valentine’s Day. Contact Sarah Stein at sarahkt99@hotmail.com to arrange a drop off or ask questions. Thank you!
Come to our summer camp fair on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.
Registrations often start in Jan./Feb. so now’s the time to start planning for your child’s summer activities. Our February meeting on the 21st at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria will include a “summer camp fair” where you’ll have the opportunity to meet with local providers. Thank you to Carla Falconi who will be there to interpret for our Spanish-speaking families.
We’ve got a great line-up: Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center, Fairfax County Parks & Rec-Pac, Fairfax County Public Schools (E-IFTA & Tech Adventure Camp), Herndon Parks & Recreation, Next Stop Theater, Reston YMCA, SciGenie, Skatequest, and Sterners TaeKwonDo. We want to make this event a success, so please reach out and invite at least one other Clearview parent to join you!
Do you enjoy running or walking outdoors?
It’s time to start planning for our annual 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, May 11 at 8 a.m. We’re trying something new this year: we’re making it a Fun Run and WALK! We’re forming a small group of volunteers support the planning efforts of our PE teachers, Mr. Sommar and Ms. McCarron, and the PTA Board. Thank you so much to the parents who have already raised their hands to help. Who else would like to join us? Let us know at ClearviewElementaryPTA@gmail.com if you are interested in learning about how you can help.
Coming soon: the return of spirit wear
You asked and we’re ready to deliver! Watch for more information next month about our final round of spirit wear sales for this school year. Get ready, Yellow Jackets!
We’re 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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