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Stronger Together
Dear Clearview Families,
As we enter the second half of the month of May, temperatures are on the rise! With the warmer weather, it can be tempting for students (and adults!) to shift into vacation mode early. Here are a couple of ways you can help your child finish the school year strong:
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Maintain Routines: Keep bedtime and morning routines consistent. A good night's sleep makes a world of difference in student behavior and focus during these high-energy weeks.
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Check the Backpack Daily: Important flyers, permission slips, and returned work are coming home in high volumes right now.
As always, thank you for your continued support and engagement!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
 Top images show children working on classroom activities and two students hugging with backpacks on. Center image shows children playing in sand outdoors near a colorful inflatable play area. Bottom images show students drawing and writing at classroom tables while collaborating in small groups.
☕Family Coffee: Activate Your Wellness
Join us for coffee on Wednesday, May 20 to talk about 8 ways to feel your best. Learn how to keep it simple and find balance in every part of life:
- Body & Mind
- Friends & Learning
- Money & Home
- Work & Soul
Small steps = big changes!
🧩FREE Puzzle Solving Event🧩
This FREE event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer.
The school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku!
Participants can sign up here: www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.
The hunt will be available June 1 - August 15, 2026! Puzzles are available to download by going to www.solvingfun.com/fairfax. Scroll down and click on the green "Puzzles" button to start solving.
If you don't have a printer, you can solve directly on a tablet, or Fairfax County Libraries offer printing for 15 cents a page. Also, you can request that we print them for you.
As you solve and discover, take photos and share using #fcpspuzzlehunt and tag us @solvingfun @fcpsva. Submit them on your entry form, or email them to us at community@solvingfun.com.
Student Bus Passes Offer
🚌Free Transportation🚌
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.
Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes and to access the application.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
🚏Bus Discount Program for Adults
Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18-65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
 Table titled “Weekly Student Attendance by Grade (%)” showing attendance percentages by grade level for the current week and school year. Weekly attendance ranges from 95% to 98% across grades kindergarten through sixth. Yearly attendance ranges from 84% to 96%. Whole school attendance is listed as 97% for the week and 94.7% for the year.
Memorial Day Holiday
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day.
Teacher Work Day
Tuesday, May 26, is a teacher work day. There is no school for students.
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Eid al-Adha begins at sundown on Tuesday, May 26. Wednesday, May 27, is a holiday for Eid al-Adha and schools and offices are closed.
Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is the second of two main holidays celebrated in Islam. Muslims believe that Eid al-Adha signifies the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim, known as Abraham in Christianity and Judaism, to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as ordered by Allah. It focuses on sacrifice, the pilgrimage to Mecca and giving to those less fortunate. Eid Mubarak to all who observe!
Jewish American Heritage Month
May is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month is about more than awareness. It’s about showing up for one another. It provides a chance to stand with your community and show that no one struggles alone. Everyone is invited to speak up against mental health stigma. Learn more about Mental Health Awareness Month on the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) website.
Food Allergy Awareness Month
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. The FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to safe and nutritious school meals. Since 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy, FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school.
To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a safe menu for students.
- May 20 Family Coffee, 9 AM
- PTA Meeting, 7 PM
- May 25 No school (Memorial Day)
- May 26 No school (Teacher Workday)
- May 27 No school (Eid al-Adha)
- June 2 Grades 5-6 Band, Strings, Chorus Concert, 6 PM
- Jun 10 Field Day
 Spirit Wear closes on Wednesday
Be sure to get your orders before 11:59 pm on May 20: https://www.storessimple.com/restonshirt/42471
Support the 6th Grade Celebration
Calling all 6th grade parents, we need your help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4BADA828AA8-63997625-sign/3393107#/
Thanking Mrs. Almquist
Although this is not an official PTA request, please see this message from a parent about how we can celebrate our favorite principal: https://tinyurl.com/353cfk5h
Save the Date
- May 20 (Wednesday): Final PTA meeting of the year at 7pm in the Clearview library
- June 2-9: IZZI Pizza spirit week
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