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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,
Thank you to the PTA and parent volunteers for showering our teachers and staff with love this week of Teacher and Staff Appreciation. Your encouragement, collaboration, and partnership with our teachers and staff have been instrumental to student success. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment and look forward to celebrating students’ achievements at our upcoming End-of-Year events. Mark your calendars and get ready to cheer – our students have earned it!
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 wonderful weekend!
Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Community Forums on
⏰Middle School Start Times⏰
FCPS is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Register for an in-person forum by clicking on one of the following dates:
A virtual forum will be held on Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 p.m. That registration link will be available soon.
While registration is not required, it does help with planning. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
FREE Speech and Hearing Screenings at the Herndon Fortnightly Library and National Speech Pathologist Day
In honor of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, Fairfax County Health Department speech-language pathologists are offering FREE SPEECH and HEARING SCREENINGS to children ages 3-7 from 12:15-4pm TOMORROW, Saturday, May 11.
May18 is National Speech Pathologist Day. Clearview is fortunate to have two incredible Speech Pathologists on staff, Kristina Landas and Susan Matthews-Edgerton. Feel free to reach out to either of them to thank them for all they do and/or with questions or concerns related to speech.
Assessment (Testing) Schedule
We thank you in advance for scheduling doctor and dentist appointments with this assessment schedule in mind. Evening and morning routines continue to play an important role every day, including relative to scheduled assessments. As the assessment dates approach, we will provide further resources and information to support your child's success. |
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Memorial Day Holiday
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. |
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Mental Health Awareness Month/Wear Green Day
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions.
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Jewish American Heritage Month
May is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. |
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Supporting Your Child's Success with Solpass
We at Clearview are dedicated to supporting our students in every way possible, and as SOL testing season is upon us, we want to highlight a valuable resource available to families: Solpass.org. This Virginia-based website provides engaging practice activities and review materials specifically aligned with the SOL tests in Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies for elementary, middle and high schoolers. Designed to supplement, not replace, classroom instruction, Solpass offers a convenient way to boost your child's confidence and support their learning journey at home. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and growth our students have demonstrated throughout the year, and we encourage you to utilize Solpass as a tool to further their success.
Empowering Young Minds in the Digital Age: Digital Citizenship and Screen Time Awareness
As technology continues to weave itself into the fabric of our lives, fostering responsible digital citizenship in our children becomes increasingly important. This involves cultivating critical thinking skills, online safety awareness, and positive online behavior.
Being mindful of our children's screen time is another key aspect. Striking a healthy balance allows them to reap the benefits technology offers, while also encouraging exploration of our outside world. Common Sense Media, a valuable resource for parents, provides age-appropriate tips, recommendations, and insights to navigate this digital landscape together.
Important Dates
- 5/11 Fun Run and Community Walk, 8am (please plan to arrive a few minutes early)
- 5/15 PTA Meeting, 7pm, Library
- 5/22 Family Coffee, 9am, Cafeteria
- 5/27 No School (Memorial Day Holiday)
- 6/7 Field Day
- 6/11 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, Herndon Middle School, 6pm
- 6/12 Dismissal at 1:35 pm for the Last Day of School!
Mark your calendars
- May 11 (Sat.): Clearview 1 Mile Fun Run, 5K, and Community Walk starting at Clearview Elementary with a course that runs through adjacent neighborhoods
- May 15 (Wed.): Final PTA Member Meeting & New Officer Elections at 7 p.m. in the library
- May 22 (Wed.): Last Spirit Night at Charcoal Kabob on 394 Elden Street
Do you have your running or walking gear ready?
We can’t wait to see your tutus, crazy headbands, colorful socks, and more. It looks like we’ll have good weather for Saturday morning’s Clearview 5K, Fun Run & Community Walk. The race kicks off at 8 a.m. sharp, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early to line up. And if you decide at the last minute to join us, stop by with $10 between 7 and 7:45 a.m. See you soon!
It’s time for our final PTA meeting of the year!
And we have a lot to cover! Join us on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. in the library. We’ll vote on:
- Committee Members for Summer 2024 Financial Audit (see the note below)
- PTA Board Members & Check Signers for 2024-25 (see the nominations below)
- Funding for the 2024 Back-to-School Staff Breakfast
- Funding for 2024-25 Staff Shirts
A note about the financial audit committee
Each summer, a small committee of three volunteers meets to review a sample of the PTA’s financial records and meeting minutes. It’s a relatively simple audit that comes with a checklist to complete. Please consider serving on the committee and giving about an hour of your time. If interested, please contact the PTA board at ClearviewElementaryPTA@gmail.com before Wednesday’s meeting.
Meet the 2024-25 PTA board nominees:
- Nominee for President, Yhanni Durdin-James: As a former early childhood educator and homeschooling parent, Yhanni is an active participant in the classroom, frequently volunteering her time. Yhanni has four children at Clearview: Judah (fifth grade), Nali (first grade), Echo (first grade), and Amanu (Pre-K). Her primary goal for the upcoming school year is to increase parent social engagement effectively and to further advocate for the needs of both students and teachers.
- Nominee for President-Elect, Ping Pan: Ping has been part of the Clearview PTA since 2021. Ping has three children at Clearview: Olivia (sixth grade), Edwin (third grade), and Bella (first grade). She is a product executive for a technology consulting company and is passionate about mentoring college graduates entering the workplace. Ping is also an active volunteer with Girl Scouts.
- Nominee for Treasurer, Erin Sager: Erin has been an active volunteer with the Clearview PTA for the past five years. Erin’s son, Henry (fourth grade), has attended Clearview since preschool. Erin previously served as the Treasurer for the Old Dominion Alumnae Club of Alpha Gamma Delta.
- Nominee for VP of Events, Erin Ruark: A former kindergarten teacher, Erin has been a parent at Clearview since 2016 and actively fulfilled many “behind the scenes” PTA volunteer roles. She has three kids at Clearview: Abbey (fifth grade), Anna (fourth grade), Amelia (second grade), as well as a middle schooler and preschooler. She’s excited to keep our PTA event traditions going strong and create new ones to enjoy.
- Nominee for VP of Fundraising, Brian Kelley: Brian has been part of the PTA for many years, as a past President and most recently the VP of Fundraising. He has one child at Clearview, Alexandra (fourth grade), and a preschooler. He’s a communications executive at a firm that supports the federal government, local school systems, and global technology organizations.
- Nominee for Secretary, Amanda Robson: As Clearview alumni herself, Amanda has one child at Clearview, Brock (first grade), and a preschooler. Amanda has a background in graphic design, visual communication, and illustration and is the Art Director for a multimedia production group in the DC area.
Our current President, Christine Graham, will become the President Emeritus and remain on the board to help all the new board members in their roles.
Stay connected
In case you missed it, 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.
- 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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