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Dear Clearview Families,
Today we celebrated our military connected families with a light breakfast in our library. We appreciate your service and are glad that you are part of our Clearview community!
Stay engaged with us through our website, Facebook, Instagram, Talking Points, events, and parent-teacher conferences. Your involvement is essential in supporting success here at school and in the future.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
FCPS High School Students Hosting Math Night at Clearview!
Please join us on Tuesday, October 1 for a fun and engaging Math Night hosted by FCPS High School students (!!!) from Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology and Centreville, Fairfax, and Chantilly High Schools! Explore exciting booths led by high school students, featuring hands-on activities that bring math concepts to life including: Probability carnival games, math relay races, number line hopscotch, and more!
***Food and drinks will be available in addition to small prizes!
***Buses will be provided to and from Berkdale Apartments.
Walk & Roll to School
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Walk & Roll to school day will be on Wednesday, October 9th. Walk & Roll to School Day events connect with many issues that communities care about, like creating safer and more walkable routes to school; building a sense of community or school spirit; and inspiring families to use their feet for the school commute more often. Please consider joining us as we work towards living a healthier and safer lifestyle! |
Advanced Academic Programs Meeting
Interested in learning more about the Advanced Academic Programs in FCPS at Clearview Elementary? Join us on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria!
Holly Hill, Clearview’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) will be hosting a meeting for all parents and guardians of students in grades K-6. She will provide an overview of the AAP Continuum of Services we provide to our students and the Full-time AAP screening process.
You can also learn more information from the Advanced Academic Programs Fall Newsletter linked here.
School Picture Day is Coming!
📅 Dates: Wednesday October 16th (K-6)
Thursday October 17th (preschool)
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132675#login
📸 Images Available: Approximately two-three weeks after picture day
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email underclass@vosphoto.com.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click a date below to register:
Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.
After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office.
Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:
- Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
- Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
- Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
- Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
- A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
- Alcohol or drug use.
- Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
- Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please visit the Clearview Wellness Team Webpage or contact Alexis Pozinsky (School Counselor), Briget Sefa (School Counselor), Christian Lauritzen (School Psychologist), or Abigail Thomas (School Social Worker) at any time, to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage
Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.
In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit.
The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources.
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.
🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events
Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence.
Watch this video with tips on understanding the FCPS school year calendar and visit the Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Rosh Hashanah
Shanah tovah to our Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! Meaning “head of the year,” Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection that ends with Yom Kippur. |
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Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only O day, and important events will not be held after school.
Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed.
Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
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From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. |
 Fairfax County Public Schools Family Resource Center: A Supportive Hub for Families
The Fairfax County Public Schools Family Resource Center offers a variety of resources to help all families support their children's success in school. They provide free webinars and events, confidential consultations with professionals, and a lending library with over 10,000 resources. There are even resources specifically designed to help families of children with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Visit their website or call them today to learn more and get the support you need!
🔍 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 their 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.
Sign Up For Parent VUE
Establishing a ParentVue account is essential for staying connected to your child’s education. This online portal provides parents with real-time access to important information and tools such as grades, Schoology, Hear Comes the Bus, class schedules and much more. By creating a ParentVue account, you'll gain valuable insights into your child's academic progress and be able to partner with FCPS in supporting their success. Click HERE for more information.
Parental/Guardian Digital Consent
To ensure a smooth start to the school year, please complete the required online Parental Digital Consent form. This important document outlines necessary permissions for your child's participation in various FCPS approved instructional software. By completing the form, you'll be granting your child access to essential educational resources and opportunities. Click HERE for more information.
Talk to your student about their Digital Footprint
In today's digital age, it's crucial for parents to understand the concept of a digital footprint. Every online action, from posting photos to commenting on social media, contributes to a child's digital identity. This online presence can have long-term implications for their personal and professional lives. Open and honest conversations about online safety, privacy settings, and responsible digital citizenship are essential. By guiding children in making informed decisions about their online activities, parents can help them build a positive digital reputation while protecting their personal information. Click HERE for more information.
- October 1 Math Night, 6-7:30PM
- October 3 No school (Rosh Hashanah holiday)
- October 4 No school (Teacher work day)
- October 9 Walk and Roll to School Day
- October 10 Family Coffee 9-10AM, Cafeteria
- October 10 Advanced Academics Program Meeting, 6PM, Cafeteria
- October 16 PTA Meeting, 7PM, Library and Virtual
- October 24 Costume BINGO, 6-8PM, Cafeteria
Mark your calendars
- Tue., Oct 1: Taco Bamba Spirit Night at Clocktower Shopping Center from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Mon., Oct. 7: Read-a-Thon starts
- Wed., Oct. 16: PTA Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Clearview Library and on Zoom (link will be posted on PTBoard)
- Thurs., Oct. 24: PTA Costume Bingo in the Clearview cafeteria from 6-8 p.m.
Spiritwear and Homecoming Tees - Important Dates and Links
Join us for our next Spirit Days at Taco Bamba On Tue., Oct. 1, stop by Taco Bamba (2415 Centreville Road in the Clocktower Shopping Center) anytime between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. and 20% of your order goes to the Clearview PTA. Use the code “CLEAR” for any online orders and be sure to mention Clearview for any in-store purchases.
Read more books, go on more field trips
The PTA aims to send every Clearview student on a field trip each year. To help with our fundraising efforts, we’re hosting a read-a-thon this fall starting on Oct. 7. Our goal is for each student to read an extra 250 minutes as we aim to raise $7,500, which is about half way to our field trip fundraising goal for the year. Watch for more details coming very soon!
Stay in-the-know with PTA meetings
Thank you to everyone who came to our first meeting in September. We had some technical difficulties for this first meeting but we will make sure we have Zoom up and running for the next one. You can view the links to the minutes and approved budget on our PTBoard website. If you haven’t already, be sure to “sign up” at PTBoard so you’ll receive all PTA emails.
Stay Connected
- Bookmark our PTA website where you’ll find announcements, calendars, sign-up forms, and more! When you “sign up” at PTBoard, you’ll also receive announcement emails.
- Attend our meetings on the third Wednesday of each month (September-May) at 7 p.m. They’re held in the school library (or sometimes at a local community center) and on Zoom.
- Join our Facebook Group: The Buzz: Clearview Elementary PTA (Herndon, VA). Be sure to answer the membership questions!
- Check your child’s Tuesday Folder for PTA flyers and forms.
We are here for you!
Your 2024-25 Clearview PTA Board: Yhanni Durdin-James (President), Ping Pan (President-Elect), Erin Sager (Treasurer), Amanda Robson (Secretary), Erin Ruark (VP of Events), and Brian Kelley (VP of Fundraising). Reach out anytime at ClearviewElementaryPTA@gmail.com!
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