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 This week, Clermont celebrated Read Across America. We used our school-wide morning meeting on Thursday to Drop Everything And Read! 📖
 Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
To support students who are fasting during Ramadan, we are pleased to offer an alternative location for students who do not wish to go to the cafeteria during their assigned lunch time. Please have your student tell their teacher if they would like to utilize an alternative location.
We are committed to providing a respectful and supportive environment for all of our students. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
 We are just 1 day away from the 2025 Clermont PTA Silent Auction and we are going back to the 80s!! The event will once again be held at the beautiful ALX Atrium in Alexandria on Saturday, March 8th at 6:00 pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food, and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including enrichment programs, school field trips, classroom instructional supplies, new technology, assemblies, and more.
Considering coming to the auction? You will not be alone as we have sold hundreds of tickets and ticket sales have already surpassed 2024! We are seeing great representation from parents across all grade levels so good chance you will see a friendly face and make new friends.
New to the auction? So are a lot of people and we promise you will have a great time! This year, 31% of ticket sales have been to first time auction attendees.
This year’s event theme is an 80s Theme. Feel free to come comfortable or dress up. No dress code required.
Purchase your tickets here! Time is running out to purchase your tickets!
Watch this video from Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger all about the Silent Auction!
Live Auction Returns!
For the first time since 2020, the highly energetic and entertaining Live Auction portion of the Clermont PTA Silent Auction returns this year and with some big ticket items! You must be present at the event to participate, and the Live Auction will be held at 8:30pm. You do not want to miss this!!! Live Auction Items include:
- Pair of Jet Blue Tickets to Anywhere! Dream big on a destination! (2024’s most sought after item)
- 2 Nights at the Greenbrier Resort! ($2,000 value)
- 2 sets of 4 Front Row Tickets to 6th Grade Graduation!
Arrive Early and Receive Courtesy Professional Digital Photos!
On auction night, between 6-7pm, Emily Campos, from Emily Campos Photography and Clermont parent, will be taking photos of individuals, couples and friends at the balloon arch photocall! Want multiple pictures with friends or groups, let’s capture the moments! Digital pictures will be saved to a website collection and the link emailed out to all attendees following the auction. Due to the large number of guests, we do not have the ability to send out photos individually. Get your ticket, come early and smile!
The Silent Auction is Open Online Now!
The Clermont PTA Silent Auction is open online now! This will give parents an opportunity to bid/purchase items before the event and allow for parents to participate in the Silent Auction if they are unable to attend the evening event. Open the Silent Auction Website from your phone or computer and click the "Auction Catalog" tab from menu. The auction will close at 9pm on Saturday during the Clermont PTA Silent Auction Gala.
Wonderful Items to Bid on:
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Teacher Experiences: We have so many Teacher Experiences available this year and many let students bring a guest! This gives more students the opportunity for a special experience with a teacher and we greatly appreciate the teachers donating these experiences!
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Classes & Camps: There are many Classes & Camps available to take during the day and some for overnight stay! Classes include art activities, and fitness & dance sessions.
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Event Passes: Multiple museum, recreation center and science lab passes are available!
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Event Tickets: Sports, Theatre, Music and interactive Event Tickets are available including 10 seats to a show at Bobby McKeys, 2 season tickets for the Alexandria Aces, 4 tickets to the Washington Wizards and 2 tickets to a Washington Nationals game!
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Excursions & Travel: Local and short distance Exclusions & Travel are available and a great deal! Included are winery visits & tours, 2 admission passes to Luray Caverns and overnight stays at the Alexandrian, Hotel Indigo and The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City!
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Food & Dining: We have dine in and dine out food items in the auction including to Alamo Draft House, Bear Chase Brewery, Crumbl Cookie and a $200 gift card to Wegmans!
- Parent Social: Parent Socials are very popular and usually sell out. This year, they are so good, we are sure they will! Grab these fast!
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Services: The auction is a great place to obtain some services to use for yourself or others including multiple lawn services, car washes, and a DJ service.
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Treat Yo Self: This category is all about making yourself feel good and includes a Japanese helmet, décor, a Washington Nationals bat signed by Keibert Ruizand, a brand new Xerox multifunction printer, many self-care items & sessions!
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Win a Party: Win a Party to share with your friends! We have many great parties including the Magic Art Bus, Kona Ice and more!
Register to Bid
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Purchase Your Tickets for the Silent Auction Gala on Saturday, March 8th and register as a bidder at the same time.
- Can’t attend the event? Register as a Bidder and still participate in the online silent auction.
Has a Clermont teacher or staff member gone above and beyond to make your child's day better and brighter? Nominate them for the Soaring Eagle Award! Every month, we celebrate Clermont Elementary School’s incredible teachers and staff who make a significant difference in the lives of our students. This is your chance to recognize their dedication and positive impact.
Nominate Your Soaring Eagle Here!
Let's celebrate the Clermont teachers and staff who make our school community shine! Nominations are due by the end of the month.
For more information, visit the PTA website or contact Diane Lundin at soaringeagles@clermontpta.org.
Congratulations to February Soaring Eagle, Brightdawn Strutton!!!
 Thank you to the Clermont PTA for the awesome new outdoor welcome mats!🦅
It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.
If you have questions about kindergarten registration please contact Katie Simmons at kesimmons@fcps.edu.
Kindergarten Orientation March 19th
If your child will be joining Clermont for Kindergarten in the fall, please join us on March 19th for Kindergarten Orientation. Doors will open at 4:30 pm, and Orientation will begin at 5:00 pm. Your rising kindergarten student is encouraged to join you! (Parents should be prepared to show a valid ID upon entry.)
 Clermont 2024-2025 Yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbooks are $15 each. Order yours today www.barksdalephoto.com! Access Code: 0036778YB
Our Science Festival has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 20. Space is still available to register to attend! (If you previously registered to attend, you do not need to re-register.)
As always we are looking for volunteers to help out. If you have some availability given the new date please consider volunteering your time.
If you previously registered to attend or registered to volunteer and can no longer attend or can no longer volunteer, please click the appropriate button below to change your registration status.
Click Here to Volunteer
Click Here to Register to Attend
- March 8: PTA Silent Auction - 6:00 pm @ ALX Atrium
- March 9: Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward)
- March 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
- March 19: Kindergarten Orientation - 4:30 pm
- March 25: Spring & Class Picture Day
- March 28: Spirit Day: Dress Like a Food Day
- March 28: End of Third Quarter
- March 31: Eid al-Fitr - No School
- April 1: Teacher Workday - No School
- April 14-18: Spring Break - No School
- April 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
- May 12: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
- May 26: Memorial Day - No School
- June 11: Last Day of School - Dismissal at 1:50
Calendar Spotlight: March
 Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
- National Women’s History Month
- Youth Art Month
- Music in Our Schools Month
- Theater in Our Schools Month
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