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Stronger Together
Dear Clearview Families,
Thank you to those of you who volunteered your time in support of our Thanksgiving luncheon on Wednesday and Thursday. It was great to see families enjoying the Thanksgiving feast provided by our incredible Clearview Food and Nutrition Services staff and special guests on the serving line.
Would you like to recognize someone from our school who goes above and beyond? Submit a nomination to FCPS Cares.
Have a great weekend,
Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Family Life Education (FLE)
Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in Kindergarten through grade three receive instruction in an emotional and social health unit.
Students in grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle. In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review in multiple locations:
- Online in Schoology - includes lessons and media titles that FCPS has streaming rights for. Any additional media or book titles that are not streamed are available at your child’s school library.
- Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account.
- Your child’s school. Please contact the school to schedule a time to review lessons and/or media.
- City of Fairfax Regional Library – lessons only. Media is not available.
You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The meeting will be held virtually on December 2, 2024 at 7:00pm on ZOOM at the following link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93074228851.
Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. If you would like to opt your child out of one or more lessons, please fill out the form provided to you in your child’s orientation packet at the beginning of the school year or you may access the opt out forms online at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle. If you have already indicated your desire to opt your child out of FLE lessons by using the form provided earlier in the school year, you do not need to complete another form. Should you opt your child out and then later decide you want your child included in FLE instruction, you must notify your child’s school principal in writing before instruction begins.
An alternative non-FLE health instructional program is provided for children who do not take part in FLE instruction, and every effort is made to foster understanding and respect for family choices and to avoid peer pressure for or against participation in the program.
Instruction of the instructional units occurs at various times during the school year. Please contact your child’s teacher for specific dates of FLE instruction. We look forward to working as your partner in providing information that will help your child make healthy choices related to the exciting changes and new challenges they will be facing in the next few years.
Clubs
Current (Fall Session) clubs will not meet on Tuesday, November 26. There will be two more weeks of current clubs (Fall Session) in December. Winter Session will begin the first week of January. Families will receive transportation information prior to winter break.
Interested in volunteering to facilitate an after-school club for 8-weeks in the spring beginning in April? Contact Rachel Charlton, Assistant Principal to join in on the fun!
Science Olympiad, Grades 5-6
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We are excited to announce that for the first time in Clearview history, a team of 15 Clearview students will be participating in the Science Olympiad Division B competition in February 2025! The majority of these students began their Science Olympiad journey in the spring of 2024 and we are so excited to cheer them on! |
In the coming months, we will be recruiting students in fourth grade to participate in Science Olympiad Club this spring (who will subsequently compete in February of 2026, as fifth graders, alongside sixth grade students).
Lost and Found
This message is to remind you about our school’s lost and found procedures. Please check the lost and found area located in Clearview’s cafeteria as soon as possible to see if your child may be missing a jacket, sweater or even a lunch box.
All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity on Thursday, December 19th. Thank you for your support.
👕Last Call for Winter Spirit Wear!👕
Our Spiritwear shop is open for one last time this winter. Online orders only. The shop closes on 12/2/24 with an expected delivery date of 12/20 for the items. In the notes sections of the order, please also include your (1) student's name (2) classroom teacher's name and (3) grade so all spiritwear can be promptly delivered to the teacher's classroom.
The PTA warmly wishes our wonderful community a joyful and safe Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and togetherness.
Book Fair
The book fair is back at Clearview! Check out the Book Fair Website for details!
Student’s may purchase books during the school day: Wednesday, December 4- Friday, December 6
Families can visit the Book Fair for Family Night at the Fair: Thursday, December 5 from 5:00-7:30 in the Library.
Set up an eWallet to make shopping easier.
We need volunteers to make this happen so please sign up to join the excitement!
Herndon HS Cabaret Performance
The choir director at Herndon HS invites families of students in grades 4-6 to perform in their annual Cabaret performance, which is a mix of many musical theater songs and dances.It will be taking place January 31 and February 1, 2025. They are excited to create this music/theater experience for elementary school students in the Herndon HS pyramid.
The deadline to sign up is December 6th. The flier and the video can be accessed at this link.
Deadline for Full-time AAP Referrals is December 15!
If you are interested in referring your child for Level IV (full-time) Advanced Academic services next year, you must submit a parent referral by December 15, 2024. Information regarding Advanced Academic Programs (AAP), the screening process, and referral forms is available here. If you have additional questions, please contact Clearview’s Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Holly Hill, at hlhill@fcps.edu or 703-708-6023.
Thanksgiving
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. |
National Special Education Day
National Special Education Day is recognized each year on Dec. 2 and commemorates President Gerald Ford’s signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. We celebrate our teachers and staff who serve and support our students with special needs, as well as our families who are partners in the education and support of those students!
Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
 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.
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 26 No After-School Clubs
- November 27-29 No School (Thanksgiving Break)
- December 5 Book Fair Family Night, 5:30-7:00 PM, Clearview Library
- December 9 3-hour Early Dismissal, K-6
- December 12 Family Coffee, 9AM, Clearview Cafeteria
- December 17-18 No After-School Clubs
- December 18 PTA Meeting (Clearview Library and Virtual)
- December 23-Jan 3 No School (Winter Break)
- January 7-8 After-School Clubs Begin
- January 15 PTA Meeting (Clearview Library and Virtual)
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