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Stronger Together
Dear Clearview Families,
Welcome to November! As the leaves change colors and we settle into the cooler rhythm of the school year, we naturally turn our thoughts toward gratitude. It's a wonderful time to pause and appreciate all the positive things happening around us. I am incredibly thankful for the vibrant community we have here at Clearview—our dedicated teachers and staff, our enthusiastic students, and, most importantly, you, our supportive parents and guardians. Family engagement is what truly makes our school special, and we thank you for all you do to support learning at home and in the classroom.
Remember, schools are closed for students on Monday, November 3, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 4, for a teacher workday.
Have a wonderful long weekend!
Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
🧥Winter Coats Available🧥
As the autumn days grow cooler and the temperatures begin to drop, please remember to send your student to school with a warm coat each day. It is important that all students are able to stay warm and comfortable, especially during outdoor activities like recess and outdoor learning. If your student is in need of a winter jacket, please do not hesitate to reach out to our front office, and we will be happy to assist you confidentially.
Family Coffee: Connect, Learn, and Grow!
Enjoy a cup of coffee and join us —a relaxed way to meet other parents and school staff! Mark your calendars for December 3 at 9:00 AM. Christopher Noyes, Executive Director of the National Wilderness Leadership Institute and his team will discuss:
-Emergency preparedness as a community;
-Life saving measures including national certification in First Aid, CPR, AED; and
-Babysitting classes for children and adults including certification.
Federal Impact Aid Survey Available to Complete Online.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the parent that registered the student with FCPS (the ‘enrolling parent’) can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
To access the Impact Aid Form from your computer or mobile device, we recommend using Google Chrome.
Step 1: CLICK HERE or type sisparent.fcps.edu into your Chrome address bar to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter.
Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.
Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.
If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.
📱 Download the New FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from Clearview and FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Kindergarten-3rdgrade Families: Join Girl Scouts Start-Up!
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Mondays, Nov 10, 17, 24 & Dec 1
5:30–6:30 PM at Clearview ES Cafeteria
Learn about being a Girl Scout by earning badges, playing games, and making new friends! With parent help, we will start a troop in 2026!
For more information and to sign up, scan the QR code or contact:
Asadullah Nizam, Membership Specialist at (703)-372-4349
This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or Clearview ES.
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✅ 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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93% |
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First Grade
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94% |
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Second Grade
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96% |
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Third Grade
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93% |
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Fourth Grade
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97% |
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Fifth Grade
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97% |
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Sixth Grade
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97% |
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Whole School
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95% |
All Saints Day and Dia de los Muertos
This week we recognize those in our community observing All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos. For Catholics, All Saints Day (November 1) celebrates all those who are with God in Heaven, known and unknown. All Souls Day (November 2), known in Mexico and Latin America as Día de los Muertos, is a day of remembrance and prayer for all those who have died, especially for the souls who may be in purgatory. These special days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants throughout the world. |
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Student Holidays
Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 3, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 4, for a teacher workday.
Veterans Day
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Tuesday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students.
Clearview thanks the veterans in our community for their service today and every day.
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November is National Family Engagement Month
This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong family support is vital to student well-being and success.
FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.
Additionally, every school has a family liaison who will welcome and orient families, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development. Mary Specht is Clearview’s wonderful family liaison.
If you have questions or would like more information, ask your school office to connect you with your family liaison or visit FCPS’ website for a list of region representatives.
🦃Thanksgiving🦃
Schools and offices will be closed November 26 to 28. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 1.
November is Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. |
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- November 2
- Sunday at 2 AM, daylight saving time ends.
- Remember to move your clocks back one hour!
- November 3 No School (School Planning Day)
- November 4 No School (Teacher Workday)
- November 7 First Friday (Wear College or Career Gear)
- November 11 No School (Veterans Day)
- November 19 PTA Meeting
- November 25 Twin Day/Clearview Spirit Wear Day
- November 26-28 No School (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Calling All Sixth Grade Parents
Join us at our next PTA meeting on Nov. 19 at 7 pm in the library.
This month’s "community chat time" is all about the celebrated traditions in the second half of the year:
Student-staff basketball game, sixth grade celebration party, and the promotion ceremony.
Come chat with other parents as our kids enjoy their last year at Clearview!
Costume Bingo was a Blast
Thank you to the many volunteers, bakers, and donors who helped make the event so successful.
From clever to cute to creepy, the costumes did not disappoint!
If you had fun and would like to help with future events, reach out at ClearviewElementaryPTA@gmail.com.
Seeking our 2026 Spirit Night Coordinator
For many years, Laura Venancio has been scheduling our various spirit night fundraisers at local restaurants and businesses.
Her last child will be moving on to middle school next year, so it’s time to help find her successor.
This is a great opportunity for someone who prefers to volunteer outside of working hours and is willing to fill out online forms or email our local contacts.
If you’d like to learn more, email us at ClearviewElementaryPTA@gmail.com.
Mark Your Calendars
Nov. 11 (Mon.): 3-9 pm Spirit Night at Chuck E Cheese Herndon
Nov. 17 (Mon.): 7am-9pm Spirit Night at Chick Fil A Northpoint Village
Nov. 19 (Wed.), 7-8 pm: PTA Meeting in the Clearview Library
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