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Stronger Together
Dear Clearview Families,
The first day of fall, also known as the autumnal equinox arrives on Monday, September 22 at 2:19 PM EST. As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, we encourage you to continue engaging with us on a regular basis. We are available to connect in person (throughout the school day and at school events), virtually, over the phone, and via Talking Points. Other ways to engage with us are by volunteering and/or visiting the Clearview Facebook page, Instagram account, or website.
Would you like to recognize someone from our school who goes above and beyond? Submit a nomination to FCPS Cares.
We hope to see you tonight at Herndon High School!
Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
TONIGHT is Herndon High School Pyramid Night
Students and families are invited to attend Herndon High School Pyramid Night to enjoy, music, food, football and other games!
When: Friday, September 19
Where:
5:30 PM: Community Tailgate at Herndon United Methodist Church
6:40 PM: Pyramid Students Run the Tunnel on the track at Herndon High School
7:00 PM: Enjoy the varsity football game in the stadium
Attire: Wear colors Red, White & Blue
Tickets: $5 for students, $7 for adults
Concessions: Pizza, hotdogs, hamburgers, Chic-Fil-A, shaved ice, and Spirit Wear will be sold at the game!
Military Families are Invited to Breakfast on Friday 9/26 in Celebration of Blue Star Welcome Week!
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We would like to extend an invitation to our military families to join their children for breakfast on Friday, 8:45-9:30 AM. Families who are designated in SIS as military families will receive a phone call from School Counselor, Briget Sefa, with additional details. |
If you are a military family and you haven’t heard from Mrs. Sefa by Tuesday 4 PM, please contact her. Please contact Nalei Meneses, Student Information Assistant, if you would like to update your status in SIS.
Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative to ensure military families feel a sense of belonging to their school communities. Clearview ES and all Fairfax County Public Schools will be intentionally celebrating and acknowledging Blue Star Welcome Week to ensure that our military families feel celebrated and welcomed into our school communities.
Herndon Showcase of Bands
Herndon Showcase of bands will be held on Saturday, September 27 at Herndon High School from 9 AM to 9 PM. Over 30 high school bands are coming to perform! The Pride of Herndon performs at 1:00 PM and they would love to have some of our pyramid students come to see us march and play. Admission is free for all students wearing a Herndon Pyramid t-shirt when accompanied by an adult. Purchase tickets here.
Back-to-School Edition of Special Education and 504 Newsletter
The Back-to-School issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. The newsletter is sent by FCPS’ Department of Special Services, which provides a network of support to staff, students, and families to break down barriers to learning and help students succeed as individuals.
Topics in this issue include:
- Building a Culture of Belonging - Inclusive Education at FCPS
- Updated and Translated: Special Education and Section 504 Resources
- Supporting Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners
- Adapted PE: Inclusive Health and Wellness Education
- Assistive Technology Services
- Behavior Intervention Services: Welcome Back!
After-School Clubs
Students in grades 2-6 started after-school clubs this week and had fun engaging in the variety of offerings! When Clearview has a 3-hour early dismissal (October 29 and November 12), clubs will not be held.
Clearview’s Preschool Team
 The Clearview Early Childhood Team is a collaborative and inclusive teaching unit that serves children from 6 weeks to 5 years old via 4 distinct programs. Our general education programs are the Early Head Start (ages 6 weeks to 3 years) and Pre-K Head Start. Our special education programs include the Early Childhood Class Based Program (ECCB) and the Preschool Autism Program (PAC). We pride ourselves on whole team collaboration with the goal of making informed decisions regarding our students' diverse needs in the most appropriate (least restrictive) environment.
Our mission is to educate our community about child development, emphasize the importance of early intervention, and identify children with potential disabilities who require support to access their education. We build positive relationships to enhance children’s social emotional learning and support instruction using developmentally appropriate best practices in early childhood. We value collaboration and input with families to achieve the same common goal of success in school.
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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97% |
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Second Grade
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96% |
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Third Grade
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95% |
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Fourth Grade
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98% |
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Fifth Grade
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97% |
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Sixth Grade
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99% |
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Whole School
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97% |
National Hispanic American Heritage Month
Each September 15th - October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Students participate in meaningful, learning opportunities about the experiences and contributions of Hispanic and Latin Americans year-round. The celebration of National Hispanic American Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor these diverse and important stories:
Sonia Sotomayor – U.S. Supreme Court Justice (first Hispanic and Latina justice)
César Chávez – labor leader and civil rights activist
Dolores Huerta – labor leader and civil rights activist
Roberto Clemente – Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, humanitarian
Ellen Ochoa – first Hispanic woman astronaut to go to space, later director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center
Lin-Manuel Miranda – Composer, lyricist, actor (“Hamilton” and “In the Heights”)
Frida Kahlo – World-renowned Mexican painter
José Andrés – Chef and humanitarian (local to the DC area).
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.
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) at Clearview Elementary
Holly Hill, Clearview’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) will be sharing information about the FCPS Advanced Academic Continuum of Services and the screening process for Full-Time AAP.
If you are looking to learn more about the screening process for Level IV/Full-Time Advanced Academics, join us in Clearview Library, October 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
You can also learn more information from the Advanced Academic Programs Fall Newsletter linked here.
🌍International Night 🌍
Would you like to share your culture? Clearview’s International Night will be on Thursday, October 16 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Look out for a yellow form in your child’s Tuesday folder. If you would like a table reserved to represent your country, please feel out the form and return to school. Questions – please contact Andrea Yerovi – amyerovi@fcps.edu or Elena Duarte - ejduarte@fcps.edu.
- 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 International Night
- October 20 No School (Diwali Holiday)
- October 29 3-hour Early Dismissal/ No After-school Clubs
Fall Spirit Wear Sale Closes This Sunday at Midnight
- Visit our online store and choose from:
- T-shirts and long-sleeve shirts, including athletic fabrics and styles
- Hoodie, full zip, and quarter zip sweatshirts
- Flannel pajamas pants, sweatpants, and trucker hats
Herndon Pyramid Night is Tonight
- Enjoy a community tailgate at Herndon United Methodist Church at 5:30.
- Join other local elementary school students to run the football field at 6:40 pm.
- Cheer on the Herndon Hornets varsity football team at 7:00 pm!
September PTA Meeting Recap
- Thank you to everyone who joined us at our first meeting of the year, in the library and on Zoom.
- We welcomed several new kindergarten families to Clearview and the PTA
- We passed the 2025-26 PTA budget
- Mrs. Almquist answered many questions covering topics like the new homework policy and new FCPS volunteer requirements.
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Save these Dates
- Oct. 6 (Mon.), 9 am-9 pm: Spirit Night at Taco Bamba
- Oct. 7 (Tues.), Start of Read-A-Thon Fundraiser
- Oct. 11 (Sat.), 9:30 am: Herndon Homecoming Parade
- Oct. 15 (Wed.), 7 pm: PTA Meeting (Conversation Topic: What’s Your Go-To Quick & Easy Dinner?)
- Oct. 23 (Thurs.), 6-8 pm: Costume Bingo in Clearview Cafeteria
- Oct. 31 (Fri.), End of Read-A-Thon Fundraiser
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