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Dear Clearview Families,
It was great to see so many families at Costume BINGO last night! Thank you to our wonderful PTA for hosting this awesome event and to students, families, and staff that joined in on the fun. Please make note of the schedule below as you plan for the upcoming weeks:
October 28 3-Hour Early Release (K-6)
October 31 2-Hour Early Release (Quarter End) No costumes please
November 1 No School (Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day)
November 4 No School (School Planning Day)
November 5 No School (Teacher Work Day)
November 11 No School (Veterans Day)
November 25 3-Hour Early Release (K-6) MOVED TO DECEMBER 9
November 27-29 No School (Thanksgiving Break)
Have a fabulous weekend,
Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards Program
To submit a nomination for a Clearview ES Outstanding Employee, please visit this Google form. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.) More information about the process can be found here.
After-School Clubs
Thank you to those of you who have returned the After-School Clubs Interest Form. Students selected to participate will receive a permission slip on Wednesday, November 6 which must be returned by Monday, November 11. (These dates have been updated due to the addition of two clubs).
***We are excited to announce that Clearview will be offering Club de Diversidad Cultural (Cultural Diversity Club) after-school on Tuesdays for students in grades 2-3. The club will be facilitated in Spanish and will explore different Latin American cultures through literature, art, food, games, music, and dance. We hope to enroll 50% native Spanish speakers and 50% native speakers of other languages. Please send a Talking Points message to Assistant Principal Rachel Charlton if you would like for your child to be considered for this club.
***We are excited to announce that Robotics Club will be available for students in grades 5-6 on Tuesdays. Sixth grade students who indicated interest for Robotics Club this fall and did not get selected will have first priority. If you are interested in your child participating in Robotics Club, please send a Talking Points message to Assistant Principal Rachel Charlton.
If your child is in first grade, please consider having them participate in INOVA’s Healthy Plate Club on Tuesdays 3:45-4:45 PM. Transportation is not provided. This club has the capacity for nine additional first grade students. If you are interested, please send a Talking Points message to Assistant Principal Rachel Charlton.
Calling All Yellow Jackets to Join the Herndon Homecoming Parade!
We hope to see you at the Herndon Homecoming parade on November 9 at 9:30 AM in the town of Herndon. Students from all grades are invited to dress in yellow and black and march in the parade with sixth graders this year. Students marching in the parade must be accompanied by an adult and should plan to arrive at Herndon Middle School no later than 9:15 AM.
Birthday Celebrations
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If you celebrate Birthdays in your family, we are happy to have the class sing Happy Birthday, announce your child’s name on WBZZ morning news show, and provide a Happy Birthday pencil to your child, as well.
If you are planning to send in something special for your child to share with classmates, we ask that you consider non-food items so that all students can be included. Some families send in pencils, erasers, or stickers, for example.
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Halloween
If your family celebrates Halloween, please remember that students should not come to school wearing Halloween costumes. Thank you for helping us foster a positive learning environment free of distractions. We appreciate your support! |
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📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click below to register:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
Disability History and Awareness Month
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In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community. |
Diwali (Friday, Nov. 1)
🪔 We wish a fun Diwali to all celebrating! Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. |
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All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos (Friday, Nov. 1)
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Next week, we recognize those in our community observing All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos. For Catholics, All Saints Day (November 1) celebrates all those who are with God in Heaven, known and unknown.All Souls Day (November 2), known in Mexico and Latin America as Día de los Muertos, is a day of remembrance and prayer for all those who have died, especially for the souls who may be in purgatory. These special days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants throughout the world. |
 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.
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- October 28 3-Hour Early Release
- October 31 2-Hour Early Release (Quarter End)
- November 1 No School (Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day)
- November 4 No School (School Planning Day)
- November 5 No School (Teacher Work Day)
- November 8 First Friday- Wear career or college gear!
- November 9 Homecoming parade, 9:30 AM, Town of Herndon
- November 11 No School (Veterans Day)
- November 20 Add thanksgiving luncheon specifics
- November 21 Add thanksgiving luncheon specifics
- November 27-29 No School (Thanksgiving Break)
 Mark your calendars
- Mon., Nov. 1: Last day to receive donations for our Wild About Reading Read-a-thon, field trip fundraiser (Register or Login)
- Wed., Nov. 13: PTA Member Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Clearview cafeteria
This week, Wild About Reading is all about SHARING!
Please encourage your students to share their Wild About Reading mission and reading success with friends and family via text, email, or social media! Most importantly, be proud of your students! They have truly done an amazing job so far! Our school has read over 12,000 minutes this month with more awesome prizes on the way. CLICK HERE TO SIGN IN & SHARE NOW!
Donors needed: Candyland gift wish lists for Clearview families Through a partnership between the Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston and Clearview Elementary, Candyland is an event that promotes generosity during the holiday season through gift donations for children in need in the Herndon area. If you would like to participate, email Elysa Birman (hrrotarycommunityservice@gmail.com) to sign up or you can donate online https://square.link/u/fxUKKQOy. She will send you a wish list by email. You’ll then purchase the gifts and return them (unwrapped) by the date Elysa shares with you. The Rotary Club will wrap and deliver all gifts. In addition to fulfilling wish lists, the Rotary Club gratefully accepts cash donations to purchase gift cards for older kids.
November PTA meeting Our next meeting is Wed., Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Zoom info will be posted to PTBoard right before the start of the meeting. Anyone can join the Clearview PTA. Sign up online with school code HA88NV (click here)
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