Clermont News
- Dressing for Cold Weather
- SCA Association Spirit Day
County Info
- Attendance
- Fairfax County Public Library Winter Reading Adventure
- Winter Resources for Families
Calendar
Dressing for cold weather, through layering and covering exposed skin, are strongly encouraged for both staff and students to minimize the risk of cold weather illness. Families should be advised to provide their child with appropriate winter clothing before going to school.
Scarfs and hood strings should be taken off when using playground equipment since these can be strangulation hazards. Some gloves, depending on the material, decrease hand grip when using monkey bars which could lead to falls.
The next SCA Spirit Day will be Friday, December 19th. It’s Anything But a Backpack day. Participation is voluntary. Instead of bringing a backpack to school that day, students can put their belongings in anything else they can carry or roll. Here are just a few ideas: basket, bag, wagon, small suitcase, hamper, crate, instrument case, etc. Students must be able to carry or roll this item by themselves. They must be able to get it on/off the bus or in/out of a vehicle.
Fairfax County Public Library Winter Reading Adventure
Read for the gold this winter! Participating in the free Winter Reading Adventure is as easy as 1-2-3:
- Go to Beanstack and register for the Winter Reading Adventure.
- Earn virtual badges by reading or listening to books or completing activities.
- Once you have met the reading goals for your age/grade, visit your neighborhood library branch and receive prizes for finishing the program!
Please go to Winter Reading Adventure 2025 for more information.
- Reporting Student Absences
We are committed to partnering with families to promote positive attendance habits. Any day that your child is unable to attend school, parents should report the absence. By reporting absences, families are partnering with our staff so that everyone can make sure students are supported and have access to resources.
Full-day absences can be reported in SIS ParentVUE. Parents can also report absences by calling our school attendance line at 703-921-2424 or emailing clermontelem.attendance@fcps.edu. School staff will call parents if students are absent, and our school has not been notified in advance.
Parents can monitor their child’s attendance records in SIS ParentVUE.
Attendance Codes in SIS ParentVUE Explained
Attendance codes in SIS ParentVUE are assigned by school staff to better identify the reasons behind student absences. This allows us to respond thoughtfully and provide appropriate support. Visit the FCPS Attendance Policy webpage to learn more about the codes.
When Your Child Is Sick
It is also important to keep your child home when they are sick. The Can My Child Go to School? webpage provides helpful recommendations on when to keep your child home.
For instance, as long as they are feeling like they can participate in school activities, a child should attend school if they have cold symptoms. However, if they have severe, uncontrolled, or rapid coughing; wheezing; or difficulty breathing, definitely keep them home and contact your health care provider.
- ⛄ Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during the upcoming winter break and on snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
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Spanish: Recursos para estudiantes y familias
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax han compilado una lista de recursos para estudiantes y familias en caso de que necesiten ayuda mientras las escuelas están cerradas por las vacaciones de invierno. Por favor visite nuestra página web de recursos de invierno para enlaces a apoyo académico; apoyo a la salud mental; y alimentos, ropa, vivienda y otros recursos del condado.Cuando las Escuelas están Cerradas, el Aprendizaje Puede Continuar
FCPS anima a los estudiantes a aprovechar las oportunidades de aprendizaje divertido durante las vacaciones de invierno y días de nieve. Considere estas actividades de invierno para que sus estudiantes combinen la educación y la diversión.
Support Our Schools: 25 for 2025 Giving Challenge
Join Educate Fairfax’s 25 for 2025 Giving Challenge and help ensure every FCPS student has the tools, support, and inspiration to succeed. Every gift, whether you can give $25 or $2,500, helps students learn while supporting the teachers and staff who make a lasting difference.
Educate Fairfax is the nonprofit education foundation that supports FCPS by providing resources, recognizing outstanding educators, and strengthening connections between schools and the community. Educate Fairfax invests directly in classrooms and programs. Last year, they contributed $1.27 million back into our schools.
The foundation supplied more than 5,000 school supply kits to more than 61 schools, centers, shelters, and Welcome Centers. Its Food for All Campaign packed more than 1,000 snack packs and helped feed more than 350 families over Thanksgiving. Read the Educate Fairfax Annual Report to learn more about their impact.
Together, we can support and encourage all learners and educators and strengthen the future of our schools. Donate to Educate Fairfax today.
- December 22 - January 2: Winter Break - No School
- January 13: PTA Math Night Grs. 3-6 - 5:30pm
- January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
- January 29 - 30: Teacher Workday - No School
- February 11: PTA Science Festival
- February 16: President's Day - No School
- February 17: Teacher Workday - No School
- February 18: 3-hr Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal at 12:50pm
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