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The Clearview Community Connect

Stronger Together

Dear Clearview Families,  

The first quarter is officially in the books, and we couldn’t be more proud of our students’ effort, kindness, and both academic and social-emotional growth. Students officially raised a grand total of $15,000, and logged 66,912 reading minutes across the month of October! Due to their efforts, they were able to enjoy a special event this afternoon- Pie the Principals!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Stephanie Almquist         Joshua Redford        Rachel Charlton  

Principal                          Assistant Principal    Assistant Principal

Thanksgiving Luncheon

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So that all students and families have the opportunity to enjoy lunch in our limited space and to minimize disruptions to the instructional day, we ask families to adhere to the following schedule; therefore, please refrain from asking teachers and staff to send siblings to the cafeteria when it is not their scheduled time. 

For visitors who plan to purchase lunch:

The cost for lunch for Clearview students is $3.25 and $5.00 for adults and children (who do not attend Clearview). You may add/use funds from your child’s My School Bucks account or pay cash. Please bring exact change to facilitate a cash purchase. Clearview students will be offered the opportunity to enjoy Grab and Go (cold) lunch on the day they do not attend the Thanksgiving Luncheon and/or are invited to bring lunch from home, as always.

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🧡 Celebrating School Psychologists

National School Psychology Week (celebrated this week) is a meaningful time to recognize the professionals who help our children navigate the many paths of growing up.

School psychologists play a vital role in helping students discover and follow their unique paths — academically, socially, and emotionally. These highly trained professionals work closely with teachers, parents, and school staff to ensure students not only succeed in the classroom but also develop the tools they need to manage challenges and grow with resilience.  Clearview is extremely fortunate to have School Psychologist, Mr. Christian Lauritzen, known to most students as “Mr. L,” as part of our team!

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:

• Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from Clearview and FCPS.
• View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
• Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
• Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
• Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.

Family Academy Offers Opportunities to Support Parents and Guardians

The FCPS Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families.Family Resource Center webinars will cover topics such as co-parenting, supporting positive behavior, communication with twice exceptional children, family engagement in the special education process, restorative justice practices in schools and at home, and improving routines. 

Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about these and other resources.

The Connected Family:

Navigating the Digital World Together

Technology connects us like never before, but it’s important to know how to stay safe while using it. This family workshop provides hands-on learning about internet safety to inform families of:

• Today's popular social sites and apps used by students
• Effective strategies to engage youth in discussions regarding internet safety
• 7 primary topics to discuss with youth that will remain important from kindergarten through adulthood

Join FCPS Intervention and Prevention Services to learn how your family can build healthy, secure, and positive habits online together. 

Date: November 13, 2025

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Location: Herndon Middle School, Cafeteria - Door #6

Kindergarten - 3rd grade Families: Join Girl Scouts Start-Up!

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.

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.  

Veterans Day

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.

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.

• November 11 No School (Veterans Day)
• November 12 3-hour Early Dismissal/ No After-School Clubs
• November 13  The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together, 
• Herndon Middle School, 6:30- 8 PM
• November 19  Thanksgiving Luncheon Day 1 (see schedule above)
• Last Day of Fall Session After-School Clubs for: Healthy Plate, 
  • Science Olympiad (3-4), Math Olympiad, Play Club, Art Club, Eco Club 
• PTA Meeting, 7:00 PM, Library
• November 20 Thanksgiving Luncheon Day 2 (see schedule above)
• Kindergarten Family Literacy Night
• 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

Quick Links

• Attendance email. 
• School Calendar.
• FCPS Calendar. 
• Clearview Website. 
• Contact us. 

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