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Stronger Together
Dear Clearview Families,
Can you feel it? The days are getting longer, the birds are a bit noisier, and there is a definite "spring" in the step of our students. We are officially in the home stretch of the third quarter, and it is a joy to see how much our learners have grown since the beginning of the school year.
Have a great weekend!
Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)
Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
Congratulations and Best of Luck
Please join us in wishing Nalei Meneses, Clearview Student Information Assistant, congratulations on a well-earned promotion and best of luck. Nalei will be transitioning to a new role supporting students and families at Herndon High School with student registration. Nalei has made a huge impact during her ten years at Clearview ES and she will certainly be missed by her Clearview ES family; however, once a Yellow Jacket, always a Yellow Jacket!
Onthank Award Nominations Open
Nominations are now officially open for the A. Heath Onthank Award for Merit. The A. Heath Onthank Award was established by the Board of Supervisors in 1966 to honor the memory of Colonel A. Heath Onthank (U.S.A. Ret.), the first Chairman of the Fairfax County Civil Service Commission (1957-1962) and guiding force of the county’s career merit system.
About the Award:
The Heath Onthank Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated accomplishments of outstanding worth in advancing and improving public service within the Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools.
Key Nomination Details:
- Eligibility: Merit system employees and contracted unified salary scale/food service employees (with at least one year of service). Note: Teachers and instructional assistants are not eligible.
- Award: Recipients will be honored with a plaque of commendation and a $2,500 award.
- Deadline: All submissions must be received by 4:30 PM, Friday, March 13.
- Presentation: The formal ceremony will take place during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, June 23, at 9:30 a.m.
Evaluation Criteria:
Accomplishments are evaluated based on the environment in which the achievement took place, tangible gains already realized, and the potential long-term value of the work.
Nomination Submission:
- Download the A. Heath Onthank Award Nomination Form and provide short answers to the application questions.
- Compose a narrative describing accomplishments - up to three pages.
Please include BOTH the completed nomination form and the written statement of accomplishments in your submission.
Submit A. Heath Onthank Award nominations to: HRAwards@fairfaxcounty.gov or:
Fairfax County Department of Human Resources Attn: Countywide Awards Manager 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270 Fairfax, VA 22035-0039.
Nominations will be acknowledged upon receipt.
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to April 18, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at George C. Marshall High School, 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043.
Updated conference information and registration form can be found on the 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage.
Fasting Meal Kits
Through March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
- Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
- Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
- Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
- Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
🙋♂️ Attendance Is Important!
Regular, on-time attendance is a key ingredient to your child’s success. Keeping in mind that students are to stay home if they have a fever (of 100.4 or above), vomiting, or diarrhea, attending school must be a top priority.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers.
Visit the FCPS website for more attendance resources.
 Kindergarten attendance is 98 percent for the week and 84 percent year to date. First Grade is 96 percent for the week and 86 percent year to date. Second Grade is 94 percent for the week and 88 percent year to date. Third Grade is 98 percent for the week and 90 percent year to date. Fourth Grade is 96 percent for the week and 93 percent year to date. Fifth Grade is 92 percent for the week and 88 percent year to date. Sixth Grade is 95 percent for the week and 95 percent year to date. Whole School attendance is 95 percent for the week and 93.1 percent year to date.
National Women’s History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
March is Time to Celebrate the Arts!
The Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month. Youth Art Month encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. The program provides a medium for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences unlike any other curriculum subjects, including:
Art shows, special exhibits, fundraisers, and school and community activities take place annually, traditionally during March, to celebrate visual art education for grades K-12. At Clearview, we have a talented, full-time art teacher, Ms. Kelly Fergus, who teaches art class during the day to students in grades K-6 and after-school art to students in grades 3-6. Clearview has a partnership with McLean Project for the Arts who will be facilitating Art About Our Earth after-school club beginning March 25.
March has also been designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music and due to the many benefits that school music brings to students of all ages. At Clearview, we have two talented general music teachers, Ms. Susanna Jacobson and Mr. Justin Kantor in addition to two talented instrumental music teachers, Mr. Darwin de la Cruz (orchestra) and Mr. Jonathan Blank (band).
Theatre In Our Schools (TIOS) is a celebration of theatre in our schools and schools in our theatres. Sponsored by the American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE) and the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), the goals of TIOS are to raise public awareness of the impact of theatre education and draw attention to the need for more access to quality programs in and out of school for all students. Clearview has a partnership with NextStop Theatre who will be facilitating Stars on Stage after-school club beginning March 23.
Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz
(evening only observance day, holiday)
Thursday, March 19, is an evening only observance day for Eid al-Fitr, which begins at sundown.
Friday, March 20, is a holiday and all schools and offices are closed for Eid and Nowruz.
Quarter End/Early Release
Friday, March 27, is the last day of the third quarter and early release for students.
Spring Break
🌷 Schools and school offices will be closed March 30 to April 3 for spring break. Monday, April 6, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
- Mar 8 Daylight Savings Time (Remember to set your clocks one hour forward)
- Mar 9 First day of Stars on Stage and BUZZ Club
- Mar 18
- 3-hour early dismissal (no clubs)
- PTA meeting, 7PM
- March 20 No school (Eid and Nowruz)
- March 23 First day Science Olympiad after-school Club
- March 25 First day of remaining after school clubs
- Mar 27 2-hour early dismissal
- Mar 30-Apr 3 No school (Spring Break)
- Apr 6 No school (Teacher work day)
Save the Date
Mar. 18 (Wed.), 7 pm: PTA Meeting (Community Chat Topic: What We’re Watching & Reading)
Mar. 23-27: Staff Appreciation Week
Mar. 24 (Tues.): Spirit Night at Chipotle
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