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Stronger Together
Dear Clearview Families,
What a beautiful time of year to be in Herndon, VA! Although it’s not officially autumn, It is officially sweater/light jacket weather, particularly in the early mornings. If your child will be wearing a short-sleeved shirt, please consider adding a light sweater or jacket to the backpack (with the child’s name written inside).
Would you like to recognize someone from our school who goes above and beyond? Submit a nomination to FCPS Cares.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
After-School Clubs
For your child to be able to participate in after-school clubs, please remember to complete and return permission slips by the deadline of Wednesday, September 10.
Thank you to the Science Olympiad Club families who attended yesterday’s parent information meeting. Please connect with Assistant Principal, Rachel Charlton, if you were unable to attend to ensure a successful experience for your child.
Therapy Dogs
Great news: Do you remember Clearview’s three Therapy Dogs- Max, Sky, and Gracie- from our Open House/Back to School Bonanza? Each of them will be paying a visit to Clearview this month to visit with students and staff. Please contact Assistant Principal, Rachel Charlton, with any questions.
Clearview’s ESOL Team
The Clearview ESOL Team works with multilingual learners (ML) in grades K-6. They play a vital role in helping MLs succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. The ESOL Team also helps ensure that MLs are not only acquiring English but thriving in all areas of school life. We believe all children are capable of success…no exceptions!
Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS
At Clearview, our volunteers are a vital part of our school community. We deeply value the time and care they give to our students.
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check. If you think you may want to volunteer in the future, please register now so there is no delay in processing your request.
As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance web page for tips and strategies.
Weekly Student Attendance by Grade (%)
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Kindergarten
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95 % |
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First Grade
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96 % |
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Second Grade
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97 % |
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Third Grade
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97 % |
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Fourth Grade
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95 % |
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Fifth Grade
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96 % |
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Sixth Grade
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94 % |
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Whole School
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96 % |
🚗Transportation Protocol and Safety 🚗
The safety of our students is our top priority. To help keep arrival and dismissal times smooth and safe, we ask that all Kiss and Ride families follow our procedures:
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Drive slowly and remain patient while moving through the line.
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Do not pass other vehicles while in the Kiss and Ride lane.
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Follow the traffic pattern as directed by staff and signage.
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Have children exit on the passenger side along the Kiss and Ride curb only — not from the driver’s side or on side streets.
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Do not pull into the front of the school before 8:50 a.m. If you arrive after 8:50 and need to walk your child inside, please park in a designated visitor space.
We appreciate your cooperation and support in following these procedures. By following the Kiss and Ride protocol, we can all work together to keep our students safe and make arrival and dismissal efficient for everyone.
We also appreciate you being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays.
Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus updates.
September 11: National Day of Service
With the upcoming 24th anniversary of September 11, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.
All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills.
September 17: Constitution Day
On September 17 of each year, schools must hold an educational program in honor of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Schools determine what kind of educational programs are appropriate for their students. Learning experiences may be schoolwide or enacted through selected content or grade levels. Administrators should work with their social studies lead teachers to meet this requirement for Constitution and Citizenship Day.
Rosh Hashanah
Shanah tovah to our Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! Meaning “head of the year,” Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection that ends with Yom Kippur.
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Monday, September 22. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school.
Tuesday, September 23, is a holiday for all FCPS students and staff. Schools and offices will be closed.
September 27 to October 5
Blue Star Welcome Week
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Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative to ensure military families feel a sense of belonging to their school communities. Fairfax County Public Schools will be intentionally celebrating and acknowledging Blue Star Welcome Week. |
Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity to empower military families to thrive as they serve. There are approximately 13,500 military-connected students enrolled in FCPS. Each year, one-third of our military families transition into or out of our district. Blue Star Welcome Week gives schools an opportunity to welcome and connect with their military families. The goal is to create a sense of belonging and ensure that our military families feel celebrated and welcomed into their school communities.
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- September 9 No School (Special Election)
- September 10 3-hour Early Dismissal
- September 12 PTA Back to School Picnic
- September 17 First Day of After-School Clubs
- PTA Meeting 7-8 PM
- September 19 Pyramid Football Game at Herndon High School (students get to run on the field before the game) 6:30 PM
- September 23 No School (Rosh Hashanah Holiday)
- October 2 No School (Yom Kippur Holiday)
- October 3 First Friday (Wear College or Career Gear)
- October 13 No School (Staff Development Day)
- October 15 Advanced Academics Information Night
- October 16 Cultural Heritage Night
- October 20 No School (Diwali Holiday)
- October 29 3-hour Early Dismissal
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