 The fourth grade team was all smiles as they welcomed students back last week!
Clermont News
- Labor Day
- Military Kids Club Meet, Greet & Treat
- Meet Clermont's Specialists
- Attendance Reporting
PTA News
- Boosterthon Registration is Now Open!
- PTA Back to School Celebration
- Tomorrow is the Last Day for Spiritwear Orders - Order Yours Today!
- Join Girls on the Run! (Grades 3-6)
- Odyssey of the Mind
Calendar
 As a reminder, Tomorrow, Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends.
 Military and State Department Connected Families are invited to join us on Thursday, September 19th at 6 pm for a Military Kids Club Meet, Greet, & Treat in the Clermont Cafeteria.
This event is intended to welcome and connect our military and state department families with each other and with our school. Free frozen treats will be provided! Please RSVP at the link below.
Military Kids Club Meet, Greet, & Treat RSVP
 Get to know the Specialists who will be teaching your children this year by viewing their video slideshow here!
Parents/Guardians may report absences via any of the methods below.
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ParentVUE
- Beginning in the 24-25 school year, parents/legal guardians can submit full-day absences using ParentVUE. Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVUE. (This method replaces the previous online attendance form.)
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Attendance Line: 703-921-2424
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Attendance Email: ClermontElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
When reporting a student's absence, please be specific about why your student will not attend school today. If reporting an ill student, include symptoms, especially if they have a fever, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, and/or cough. If your student has a diagnosis from a healthcare provider, please include that information.
 Clermont Elementary’s Fall Fundraiser, the Boosterthon Fun Run is back! Registration is open now at MyBooster.com! Sign your children up TODAY! This multi day, high energy event is a student favorite and culminates in a Fun Run!
Student Kick Off: September 12th
Fun Run: September 20th
Funds raised will be used to benefit all students at Clermont Elementary, including after school enrichment, math night, science night, school wide assemblies, teacher start up, field trips and the True Book Fair. Follow our social pages for updates on our fundraiser.
Students may obtain sponsors or donations and then redeem these pledges by running laps in a high octane and very fun event. Every student can participate and receives a free tee shirt whether they have received donations or not.
Questions? Email: vpfundraising@clermontpta.org
FAQs about Boosterthon:
What is the Clermont Fun Run?
The Clermont Fun Run is a 9 day program and is this semester’s biggest fundraiser, taking place on 09/20/2024. Families will be getting donations for the laps their student completes at the Clermont Fun Run. Funds raised from this event go toward creating a new recreation area to benefit all students. Our goal is to raise $30,000.
How can families register their student(s)?
First, families log in or sign up on MYBOOSTER.COM. Then, families can register their student as a participant on MYBOOSTER.COM by searching for the school by name. Students get a FREE prize just for being registered.
How can students get donations?
Families can help connect students to sponsors by sharing their fundraising link on Facebook, through email, or even a text. Sponsors can enter and pay for those donations online through students’ fundraising link!
Will my student really complete 30-35 laps? How big is the track?
Yes, even kindergarteners! The Outdoor Fun Run track is about 1/16th of a mile, 1/4 the size of a normal high school track. The average student will complete 30-35 laps and will have a goal to complete at least 30 laps to help their school. The most any student will be counted for is 35 laps.
Can students receive a prize for flat donations?
Yes! All flat donations count toward donations and are rounded by 30 (the average student will complete over 30 laps. So, a $30 donation is the same as $1 per lap. A $60 donation is the same as $2 per lap, etc.
What if families don’t have the Internet?
If a student’s family does not have Internet access, families can use the Fundraising Guide to record all donations and send in the payment with the Fundraising Guide (if applicable). If students turn their donation and payment into their teacher, please make sure the student and teacher name are listed on the Fundraising Guide.
How do sponsors pay?
Sponsors will be prompted to pay online for all donations, even per lap donations. Sponsors will receive an email after the Clermont Fun Run with the amount of their payment based on how many laps were completed.
Can I make a donation if I don’t want to pay online?
YES! You can either turn in the payment for a donation listed on the Fundraising Guide, or you can request to turn off online payments for your account through our help desk on MYBOOSTER.COM. When is donation money due? Donation money is due within ONE WEEK after the event. Families have one week to collect their donations after the Clermont Fun Run.
Can I write a check?
For donations not made on MYBOOSTER.COM, you can still turn in cash or check. Please make checks out to: Clermont PTA
 Please join us for the Clermont PTA Back to School Celebration!
At the Clermont Playground
Thursday, September 5 from 5-7 pm
Free Pizza! Mobile Bookstore! Kona Ice Truck!
It is time to place orders for Clermont Elementary Spiritwear! Spiritwear is great for school events, field trips and everyday use.
Ordering Deadline is Friday August 30, 2024. Absolutely NO ORDERS will be accepted after the deadline.
Click the link to see all the available options and to order: https://clermont2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
What is Girls on the Run (GOTR)?
GOTR is a positive youth development program for elementary school
students starting in grade 3. Participants will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity, and learn important lessons to last a lifetime! GOTR ends the season with a celebratory 5K event - open to friends and family! The program will run from September 23 - November 24.
Register Online:
For fees, program information, and to register, visit www.gotrnova.org by September 17th. (Reduced rates are available for students who receive free and reduced lunch. Discounts available for multiple siblings and military families!)
Hey Clermont!
Do you like to write? Do you like to sing? Do you like to create things out of cardboard? Do you play an instrument? Do you like collaborating with friends?
Are you ready for an AMAZING creative adventure?
Odyssey of the Mind is a one-of-a-kind creative problem-solving program for K-12 students sponsored by the Clermont PTA. From October to March, teams work to solve a long-term problem, then present their solutions at a regional competition. Odyssey of the Mind also emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more. Each team develops their own unique solution and do ALL the work themselves, encouraged by parent coaches. There is a weekly commitment on a day and time that the team agrees upon. You’ll find more information at www.odysseyofthemind.com.
Check out last years Clermont award-winning team here!
Next steps: We will form teams within the next few weeks. The deadline to register is Friday, September 20th. Odyssey of the Mind Sign Up.
- August 30-September 2: Labor Day Break - No School
- September 5: PTA Back to School Celebration
- September 16: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
- October 3: Rosh Hashanah - No School
- October 4: Teacher Workday - No School
- October 11: Yom Kippur - Observance Day/School in Session
- October 14: Indigenous Peoples Day/Teacher Workday - No School
- October 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
- October 31: End of First Quarter - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm
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