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Stronger Together
Dear Clearview Families,
It’s not too late to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher. Family engagement increases on-time graduation rates and success after graduation since it sends the message that education is important. Read on to learn more about family engagement.
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
National Family Engagement Month
This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong family support is vital to student well-being and success.
FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.
Additionally, every school has a family liaison who will welcome and orient families, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development. We invite you to call or email Mary Specht, Clearview’s fabulous Family Liaison with questions.
Correction to Thanksgiving Luncheon Information
We apologize for the error in the November calendar that was sent home via Tuesday Folders. The CORRECT information for the Thanksgiving Luncheon is below:
Wednesday November 20 Grades K-3
Thursday November 21 Grades 4-6
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 email 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 email Assistant Principal Rachel Charlton.
If your child is in grade 1, please consider participation 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 email Assistant Principal Rachel Charlton.
Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates
Clearview teachers and staff have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we determine which students need extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).
Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.
This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.
We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!
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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Diwali
🪔 Tomorrow, 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
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Tomorrow, 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. |
Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)
This Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour! |
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Veterans Day
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Monday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students. |
Thanksgiving
National Career Development Month
By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school. Based on the needs of the populations served, each school determines optional courses to be offered. Learn more about Academies and Specialized Programs.
Native American Heritage Month
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Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. |
 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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- November 1 No School (Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day)
- November 3 Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back) Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
- November 4 No School (School Planning Day)
- November 5 No School (Teacher Work Day)
- November 8 First Friday- Wear career or college gear!
- Preschool (EHS, PreK, ECCB, PAC) Fall Festival
- November 9 Homecoming parade, 9:30 AM, Town of Herndon
- November 11 No School (Veterans Day)
- November 20 Thanksgiving Luncheon K-3
- November 21 Thanksgiving Luncheon 4-6
- 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 (Register or Login)
- Mon., Nov. 11: Spirit Night at Chuck E Cheese
- Wed., Nov. 13: PTA Member Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Clearview cafeteria
- Mon., Nov. 18: Spirit Night at Red Robin
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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