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Clermont News
- Calendar Reminder: No School on Tuesday, March 5 - Presidential Primary
- Counselor's Corner
- Spring Picture Day
- Art Room Request
- Save the Date: Kindergarten Orientation March 19th
- Yearbook Cover Contest
PTA News
- PTA Silent Auction
- Edison HS All Night Grad Party Mulch Fundraiser
- February Soaring Eagle Nominations NOW OPEN!
FCPS News
- For Parents Only - Parent Presentation on Trends in the Drug Culture
- Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps
Calendar
 The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the safe and efficient administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.
Therefore, March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day. As outlined in Regulation 4421, School Planning Days are directed by school-based Administrators in order to devote time to school improvement efforts, including collaboration around data, common assessments, responsive instruction, etc.
Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as on other professional work days.
Our classroom lessons during January and February focused on the following topics:
Kindergarten - Exploring what it means to practice kindness. Learning how self-talk can impact your feelings about yourself. Discovering what makes you unique.
1st grade - Learning to steer yourself out of a bad mood and learning to tell the difference between the things you can and can’t control. Practicing strategies for coping with the things we can’t control.
2nd grade - Learning the concept of ownership by taking the first step. Discovering the power of differences through identifying what is important to yourself and others.
3rd grade - Learning about and practicing testing strategies in order to prepare for standardized testing. Learning to steer yourself out of a bad mood and learning to tell the difference between the things you can and can’t control. Practicing strategies for coping with the things we can’t control.
4th grade - Learning about respecting differences and building empathy. Understanding boundaries and personal space. Learning and practicing the problem solving steps.
5th grade - Continuing the focus on belonging by learning about and putting together a self mind map. Seeing the power of understanding through learning how identity and teamwork come together.
6th grade - FCPS Mandated Sexual Harassment Lessons.
If you or your child would like to make an appointment with the school counselor, please contact us.
Mrs. Treger & Mr. Gayl
703-921-2400
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Spring Picture Day will be on Monday, March 11th. Ordering information for class and individual pictures will be coming soon.
Volunteers Needed: Would you like to volunteer with us on picture day? Please email cjmullin@fcps.edu if you are able to help!
The art room has been completing some messy projects and is in need of disinfectant and baby wipes. Please feel free to send them in with your children or drop them off in the main office. Thank you for supporting our young artists!
If your child will be joining Clermont for Kindergarten in the fall, please join us on March 19th at 4:45 pm for Kindergarten Orientation. Your rising kindergarten student is welcome to join us! (Parents should be prepared to show a valid ID upon entry.)
If you have questions about kindergarten registration, or if you have decided to defer a year and need to notify us, please contact Katie Simmons at kesimmons@fcps.edu.
The yearbook cover challenge is here!
Submissions are due by March 14, 2024.
Requirements:
- 8.5 x 11 inch
- Portrait Orientation
- Please write student's name and teacher on the back.
- Please include the following on the cover:
- Clermont Elementary School
- Year 2023-2024
Completed submissions may be turned into the student's homeroom teacher.
The winning design will be on the front cover of the yearbook!
Point of Contacts: Tiffany Velishka, Samantha Crouse, & Carolina Guido-Parada
In Just Over 2 Weeks!!!
In just over 2 weeks, the Clermont Elementary PTA Silent Auction will return!!!! The event will be held at the beautiful ALX atrium in Alexandria (on the corner of Washington and Duke Streets) on Saturday March 9th at 6:00pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including Enrichment Programs, School Field Trips, Classroom Instructional Supplies, New Technology, Assemblies, and more. There is lots of excitement from teachers and parents and it looks to be another great event! Please click on the "Tickets" tab in the link to purchase your pass to this event and let the good times roll!
Purchase your tickets here!
Please obtain your tickets soon so we can plan for your arrival!
 NEW: Revised Mardi Gras Menu for the Silent Auction
UNOs Mardi Gras inspired menu has been very popular with their guests so we are revising our menu for the silent auction! Entrees will now include Jambalaya Pasta, Big Easy Gumbo over Rice Pilaf and Chicken and Cornbread. Back by popular demand are the Chicken Bites that everyone loved last year! We will also have Berry Goat Cheese and the Garden Salad and of course the 50 Pizzas of several varieties. For Dessert, we will have Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes and Chocolate Chip Cookies. (Gluten Free and Vegetarian Meals available upon request prior to the event.)
Sign Up to Volunteer at the Silent Auction
Silent Auction is less than a month away! We can't make it happen without you and we need lots of volunteers the day of the event.
Set Up for Auction
We have 2 slots: 3:00 to 4:30pm and 4:30pm to 6:00pm. The first shift will do most of the set-up and go home to get ready for the auction. The second shift will come ready for the auction and finish any outstanding items while waiting for guests to arrive.
Bartender Volunteers
Volunteer for the night or for one of the 2 shifts. In the past, we have had parents volunteer and also, parents of previous Clermont students volunteer to mingle with friends and teachers. Volunteer Bartenders receive free admission and can enjoy our Mardi Gras Buffett!
Item Check Out
Our Item Check Out Volunteers complete the check out for items after the auction closes at 9pm.
Clean Up of Auction
Last year, we had lots of people stay and help with the clean-up and we need lots of volunteers to help again. This year, we only have 1 hour for clean-up. Perk is you can pick at leftovers while you do it!
Sign up here!
Pick up or delivery on Saturday April 6, 2024. Order Online Today! Only $6 per bag! To order and pay by check, fill out this form and mail order form and check to address at the bottom of the form.
Questions? Email Laura at edisonmulchsale@gmail.com
See the Edison HS PTSA website for more information: https://www.edisonangp.com/mulch-sale
Many challenges and responsibilities come with being a parent, and having to address a difficult topic with your child, such as drug culture, trends and identifying signs of substance use, can be stressful. Drugs and drug paraphernalia is now being disguised as common everyday items out in plain sight, to go unrecognized by parents or other adults. Substance Abuse Prevention Program want to provide you with information so you will be able to recognize drugs and drug paraphernalia and also the signs of drug use to equip you to have real and meaningful dialog with your child concerning these issues.
Join us on February 29th, 2024 @ 6:00pm at Edison High School where we will be hosting a parent presentation to provide information on the trends in drug culture. After the presentation there will be time to ask questions or to receive more information. The trends in drug culture have created innovative ways to hook your child and we are here to arm you by providing information concerning these topics that will assist in effective communication with your child. Also, a Narcan Training with be provided by a member of the Community Services Board.
Shawn Elliott, BS, QMHP-C Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Sbelliott@fcps.edu
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.
March 5: Presidential Primary - No School
March 10- April 9: Ramadan
March 10: Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)
March 11: Spring Picture Day
March 19: Kindergarten Orientation (4:45 pm)
March 20: Orthodox Ash Wednesday
March 25-29: Spring Break - No School
March 29: Good Friday
March 31: Easter
April 1: Teacher Work day - No School
April 2: Staff Development Day - No School
April 10: Eid al Fitr - No School
April 22-30: Passover
April 24: Theraveda New Year
May 3: Teacher Work day - No School
May 5: Orthodox Easter
May 27: Memorial Day - No School
June 12: Last Day of School - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm
Calendar Spotlight - February
- Black History Month
- Career and Technical Education Month
- Love the Bus Month
- February 5-9: National School Counseling Week
- February 15: School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
- February 22: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- Feb. 27-March 3: Public Schools Week
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