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اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔
Stronger together
Dear Clearview Families,
Thank you to the PTA and parent volunteers for honoring our teachers and staff with a Valentine’s Day breakfast and replenishments of school supplies on Wednesday. We appreciate each and every Clearview family for your support, love, kindness, and smiles on Valentine’s Day and every day. Your continued support, both from home and within the school community, plays a crucial role in student success. Thank you for fostering a love of learning at home.
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
PreK and Early Head Start
FCPS PreK and Early Head Start is now accepting applications for School Year 2024-25!
- PreK prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children 3 years old by September 30th.
- Early Head Start accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
- Both programs are for income eligible families.
Apply for FCPS PreK and Early Head Start here
Email: fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu
Visit the PreK office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22042
For more information call: 703-208-7900
Eating Disorders
In 2013, Virginia passed a law requiring every school system to provide information to parents annually about eating disorders with parents/guardians of students in the fifth through twelfth grades.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023),
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives.
There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources about eating disorders. To find out more, please visit the FCPS Eating Disorders website.
In addition to the information on the FCPS website, the National Eating Disorders Association has a toll free, confidential Helpline, 1-800-931-2237.
Family Fitness Night
Family Fitness Night, a fun and active family event focused on healthy habits, will be held at Clearview on Thursday, February 22 at 6:00-7:30 PM! Your family will have the opportunity to participate in the six physical fitness tests and meet other local vendors that promote healthy habits. Please wear comfortable, athletic clothing and sneakers. Students must be accompanied by an adult. We hope to see you there!
*Buses will be provided for the Berkdale Apartments with pick-up times at 5:40 and 6:00.
Classroom Monitor Needed at Clearview
Clearview is hiring! We are looking for applicants for the position of classroom monitor--to provide classroom assistance for students and enable teachers to have more planning time.
The salary is $16.85 per hour this school year. Monitors only work when students are in school; not summers or holidays. If you'd like to be considered, call or send your resume to Joshua Redford.
Health/Dental benefits are available for monitors who work an average of 30 per week under the Affordable Care Act.
Substitutes Needed at Clearview
We are always looking for kind and caring substitute teachers and substitute instructional assistants to ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers and instructional assistants need to be out of the classroom. Substitute teaching is a great opportunity for future teachers, stay-at-home parents, retirees, college students, part-time employees, and anyone who wants to make a difference! Substitute instructional assistant pay is $17.08 per hour and substitute teacher pay is $19.05 per hour. Substitute teacher hourly pay is higher for long-term positions (11 consecutive days or more) and on Fridays.
Health/Dental benefits are available for substitutes who work an average of 30 per week under the Affordable Care Act.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please call or email KJ Robalino Gutierrez, Office Assistant, and apply on-line. Also, you can sign up for a virtual, one hour substitute information session here.
Presidents Day (Holiday)
Black History Month
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. |
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February Is Career and Technical Education Month
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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. |
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
2/19 No School/ Presidents Day
2/21 PTA Meeting & Summer Fair, 7pm, Cafeteria & Virtual
2/22 Family Fitness Night, 6pm, Clearview ES
 Mark your calendars
- 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
- Thurs., Mar. 21: Family Game Night from 6-8 p.m. in the Clearview cafeteria
- Wed., Apr. 17: Ready, Tech, Go! Presentation at 6:30 p.m. at the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center
Join us for our next Spirit Night: Chuck E. Cheese this Monday from 3-9 p.m.
Come hang out with us at Chuck E. Cheese (2465 Centerville Rd. in Herndon) this Mon., Feb. 19. Since there’s no school on Monday, join us for some pizza and fun from 3-9 p.m. We’ll receive 20% of our sales, which we will divide between the PTA and our 6th graders.
Come to our summer camp fair this Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Registrations often start early, 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, FAA 4-H Camp (NEW!), Fairfax County Parks & Rec-Pac, Fairfax County Public Schools (E-IFTA & Tech Adventure Camp), Herndon Parks & Recreation, Herndon Youth Soccer, Next Stop Theater, Reston YMCA, SciGenie, Skatequest, and Sterners TaeKwonDo. When each of us personally invites at least one other parent, we’ll have a more successful event and we’re helping to build a sense of community.
Let’s talk about children and cell phones
The Clearview PTA was selected as a 2023 program grant recipient from the National PTA to deliver a 1-hour workshop for families called “Ready, Tech, Go.” Together, we’ll learn what current research says about kids’ tech habits, explore the meaning of “screen readiness,” and discuss ways to promote healthy and responsible device use for all members of the family. We’ll host this workshop as part of our April member meeting and provide dinner for families that night. Mark your calendar for Wed., Apr. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center (1086 Elden Street).
Deepen your connection to Clearview
It’s not too early to start thinking about next year. Are you curious about what it means to serve on the PTA board? Maybe you’re not ready for a leadership role, but want to get more involved with PTA activities? Now is a great time to informally chat! Reach out to current PTA President, Christine Graham, with any questions.
Stay connected
- Our latest PTA monthly newsletter is posted on our PTA website where you’ll also find announcements, calendars, sign-up forms, and more! When you “sign up” at PTBoard, you’ll also receive announcement emails and newsletters.
- Join our Facebook Group: The Buzz: Clearview Elementary PTA (Herndon, VA). Be sure to answer the membership questions!
- Reach out anytime at ClearviewElementaryPTA@gmail.com.
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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