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Dear Clearview Families,
We trust that you enjoyed some down time for Thanksgiving and, at the same time, are happy to be back in the swing of things (at least for the next couple of weeks). Students did a nice job adjusting back to school this week thanks to your keeping of morning and bedtime routines. It makes a difference!
*** Reminder that Monday is a 3-hour early release for students K-6.***
*** Student's will be dismissed at 12:35 on 12/9/24. ***
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
Stars on Stage
Great news! Up to 50 students in grades 3-6 with an interest in theater (on-stage or back-stage) will have the opportunity to participate in an 11-week after school club held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning on March 11, 2025. The club is free of charge and both snack and transportation will be provided. NextStop Theatre Company will be facilitating the club.
There will be an evening performance (for families) in June followed by two daytime performances (for students) the following day. On-line registration will open in February.
Would you like to learn more about this incredible opportunity? Plan to attend the January PTA meeting and/or January Family Coffee. Representatives from the theater company facilitating the club will be there to share details!
🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
Clubs
The last day of fall clubs will be December 10/11. Our winter session of clubs will begin the first week of January. Families will receive bus transportation information prior to winter break via Talking Points.
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!
Lost and Found
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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.
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.
❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please contact family liaison, Mary Specht, or School Social Worker, Abby Thomas.
📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break
Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered. Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
Bodhi Day
Bodhi Day, Friday, December 8, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali.
Winter Break (Student Holiday)
As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.
Christmas
Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts.
Chanukah
Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25 and ends at sundown on Thursday, January 2. Happy Chanukah to those in our community who celebrate!
New Year’s Day- January 1, 2025
In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is the first day of the calendar year, the first of January. The Gregorian calendar is solar; however, a wide variety of cultures and religions observe a lunar or lunisolar calendar and, therefore, celebrate their Lunar New Year at less fixed points relative to the solar year. Happy New Year!
Three Kings Day/Epiphany (O Day)
January 6 is Three Kings Day. Also known as the Epiphany, Three Kings Day commemorates the Biblical story of the three kings who followed the star of Bethlehem to bring gifts to the newborn Jesus. Happy Three Kings Day to those in our community who celebrate!
Orthodox Christmas (O Day)
FCPS has designated Orthodox Christmas, observed on January 7, as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days.
Orthodox Epiphany (O Day)
FCPS has designated Orthodox Epiphany as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. As a nation, we honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dedication to equality and serving others.
Quarter End, Early Release, and Student Holiday
Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter. It is a 2-hour early release day.
Wednesday, January 29 is a student holiday.
📝Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation Webinar
Webinar - Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online
December 13, 2024, from 10-11:30 a.m.
Register Here
Join us for this important webinar presented jointly by Fairfax County Schools, the Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
- What are FCPS and FCPD seeing in relation to sextortion?
- How can families help prevent their kids from becoming victims?
- How should families respond if their child was victimized?
- December 9 3-hour Early Dismissal, K-6
- December 11 - Band/Strings/Chorus Winter Concert 6:00 PM, Clearview Cafeteria
- December 12 Family Coffee, 9AM, Clearview Cafeteria
- December 17-18 No After-School Clubs
- December 23-Jan 3 No School (Winter Break)
- January 7-8 After-School Clubs Begin
- January 15 PTA Meeting (Clearview Library and Virtual)
- January 20 No School (MLK Jr. Day and Inauguration Day)
- January 28 2-hour early release
- January 29 No School (Teacher Workday)
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