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Stronger Together
Dear Clearview Families,
This morning, we celebrated our Military Connected families with breakfast in recognition of Blue Star Welcome Week. Thank you for your service.
Students continue to impress us with their kindness, creativity, and hard work they are demonstrating every day. We extend our special appreciation to Mayor Keven LeBlanc for volunteering his time at Clearview ES in support of our Science Olympiad team!
Looking ahead, please mark your calendars for our upcoming Picture Days for students:
- Kindergarten - 6th grade - Wednesday, October 15, 2025
- Preschool - Friday, October 17, 2025
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
Herndon Showcase of Bands
Herndon Showcase of bands will be held tomorrow, 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.
Meet Your School Front Office Team
❤️The Heart of Our Campus!❤️
At the center of everything that happens at our school is a dedicated, caring, and highly skilled front office team. From the moment the doors open each morning, we are here to support students, staff, and families alike.
Whether you're a volunteer or parent with a question, a substitute checking in, or a teacher needing help with day-to-day logistics, we're your go-to team. We manage registration, attendance, assist with school safety protocols, coordinate communication, and help ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. We work closely with administration and staff to create a welcoming, safe, and organized environment for every child.
Above all, we care deeply about your children. Their well-being, safety, and success are at the heart of what we do every day.
We’re more than just the front desk – we’re the front line of support, care, and connection.
Glasses Frames
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Do you have an old pair of glasses that you’d like to donate to an adult or child in need? The Reston Lions Club has provided us with a collection box in the main office. Please consider donating. |
Meals
Students do not have school on Monday, October 13; however, meals will be available for those 18 years old and younger from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Clearview cafeteria.
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) at Clearview Elementary
Join Ms. Holly Hill, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, on October 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the library to learn 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,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.
🚨Gun Violence Prevention🚨
Virginia law requires gun owners to store firearms where a child is unlikely to gain access. If you need support with this, Fairfax County offers free locks for medications and firearms. For more information on secure firearm storage, please also review these resources from the U.S. Department of Justice or see the Gun Violence Prevention Resources page on the FCPS website.
✅Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!✅
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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96% |
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First Grade
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97% |
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Second Grade
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98% |
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Third Grade
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97% |
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Fourth Grade
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97% |
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Fifth Grade
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96% |
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Sixth Grade
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98% |
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Whole School
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97% |
October 12 is Ombuds Day
Office of the Ombuds staff engage with families, students, and staff to offer resources, assist in settling conflicts, and raise concerns to improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.
The ombuds is available to:
- Share strategies for parents to improve communication with, and between, school and home.
- Help resolve disagreements between parents and schools or disagreements involving employees in the workplace.
- Provide ideas to foster parent participation in Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 Plan meetings.
Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question.
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. |
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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).
Yom Kippur
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May all in our Jewish community observing Yom Kippur have an easy and meaningful fast. According to Jewish tradition, Yom Kippur is when God decides each person’s fate, so Jews are encouraged to make amends and ask forgiveness for sins committed during the past year. |
Wednesday, October 1, will be an evening-only observance day for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. There is school that day, but important events will not occur after school. Thursday, October 2, is a holiday and schools and offices will be closed.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Native American Heritage Month
On the second Monday of October and the month of November, people all over the United States celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Native American Heritage Month. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions of Indigenous people (globally) year-round, and these celebrations are an opportunity to honor these important stories. |
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Diwali, School Holiday
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🪔 We wish a fun Diwali to all celebrating! Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.
Monday, October 20, is a school holiday for Diwali and all schools and offices are closed.
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🏫Quarter End, Early Release, Student Holidays
Friday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 3, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 4, for a teacher workday.
🍴National School Lunch Week🍴
President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.
Disability History and Awareness Month
During October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
🤖Cybersecurity Month and🤖
Digital Citizenship Week
October is Cybersecurity Month and Digital Citizenship Week is October 20-24. Clearview ES and families work in partnership to make students' digital well-being a priority. All materials and information are available on the Cybersecurity Month and Digital Citizenship Week Website.
🚌October 20-24🚌
National School Bus Safety Week
Background: National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. Check out these resources!
National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
- 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 23 Costume BINGO in cafeteria
- October 29 3-hour Early Dismissal/ No After-school Clubs
- October 31 2-hour Early Dismissal/ End of Quarter
Community Conversations
At the end of our September PTA meeting, we opened up the floor for a community conversation, "Ask Mrs. Almquist." It was a thoughtful discussion that covered topics top of mind for parents.
Our conversation for our October PTA meeting will be “What’s Your Go-To, Quick and Easy Dinner?” Are you tired of preparing the same meals over and over? Do you need some new recipes? Come chat with other parents who also want to serve easy and nutritious dinners. Get ready to share your ideas and make some new connections with other Clearview parents!
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
- Oct. 23 (Thurs.), 6-8 pm: Costume Bingo in Clearview Cafeteria
- Oct. 31 (Fri.), End of Read-A-Thon
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