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Stronger Together
Dear Clearview Families,
Our students, teachers, and staff continue to do amazing things each day, and we are so proud of the learning, growth, kindness, and dedication happening throughout our school. As we work together to help every student succeed, we encourage families to make daily school attendance a priority, set aside time to read together at home, and have meaningful conversations about their child's day. Simply asking what they learned, what made them smile, or what challenges they faced can strengthen connections and help children feel supported, valued, and excited about learning.
Strong partnerships between home and school are at the heart of our Clearview community! We encourage all families to take advantage of the helpful tools FCPS provides, including ParentVUE, Here Comes the Bus, and TalkingPoints. These resources make it easier to stay informed, communicate with teachers, and remain connected to your child's school experience. Most importantly, please remember that we are always here for you and your family. If you have questions, need assistance, or are looking for additional support, please never hesitate to reach out to our school. We are grateful for the trust you place in us each day and look forward to continuing to learn, grow, and celebrate together as one Clearview community!
Have a wonderful week!
 Students work together on a classroom project, read a graphic novel, create art, arrive at school, and examine a small object with a magnifying glass.
Calendar Reminders
Wednesday, October 21, is our Annual Title I meeting and First PTA meeting. More information to come soon.
Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Students do not have the option to remain at school (like they do on Early Release Wednesdays).Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 2, for a School Planning Day, and Tuesday, November 3, for a Teacher Workday.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Clearview Families: Explore SafeWalkr!
FCPS Safe Routes to School is excited to invite Clearview families to try SafeWalkr, a new interactive walking map tool developed by Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology students in collaboration with our team!
If you live within Clearview's designated walking boundary, explore information about sidewalks, road crossings, and crossing guard locations to help plan your walk to school.
Go to the SafeWalkr tool, select Clearview, and explore a route with your child. Review current conditions and consider your child’s abilities and supervision needs before walking. The tool does not change walking boundaries or transportation eligibility. Help us improve SafeWalkr by sharing your feedback during the pilot. Thank you for supporting safe, active trips to school!
Annual
Special Education Family Conference:
Registration Open, Call for Volunteers
Join us for the annual Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
Families, educators, and community members are invited to this no-cost, in-person event to connect, learn, and explore available special education services, supports, and resources. Lunch will be provided for all participants.
Ways to Get Involved:
Attend: Register as a family member or educator using the Registration Form.
Students Showcase Opportunities: Students can complete the Student Participation Form to lead a performance or share information about a club or research project.
Volunteer: Adult volunteers can sign up in Volunteer FCPS to support the event.
Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information.
After-School Clubs
As a reminder, all after school club communication will be delivered via the Talking Points app. If you have not downloaded the app, please do so today and enable push notifications to ensure you don’t miss any time-sensitive messages:
- Open your phone's Settings menu.
- Find and select TalkingPoints for Families.
- Tap Notifications and turn on Allow Notifications.
Please use Talking Points to contact Rachel Charlton, Assistant Principal, with any club related questions.
Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
FCPS Seeks Community Input on
Middle School AAP Centers
FCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.
Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
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Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.
Growing Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at Home
Social-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life. Join a workshop for parents and caregivers to:
- Understand your child’s Fairfax County SEL Screener results.
- Use the results as a starting point for meaningful conversations at home.
- Support your child’s social and emotional development.
- Build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills together.
Learn practical ways to talk with your child about their social and emotional well-being and support their continued growth at home. Events will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, at Skyview High School. View additional dates on the FCPS Family Academy webpage.
Childcare will be available. Interpretation services are available upon request. For more information, contact the Family and School Partnerships office at 703-204-4300 or FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu.
Understanding the FCPS Calendar
Help your child prepare for future success by encouraging them to develop positive attendance habits. Regular attendance supports learning and helps students stay on track for college, careers, and other opportunities after graduation.
Take a look at the FCPS calendar. Try your best to schedule any vacations or planned family events on weekends and school holidays. If the appointment needs to be during the school day, when possible, schedule it for the beginning or end of the day to minimize time missed.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please let us know. We are here for you! Visit the FCPS Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Disability History and Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
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For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your child.
National Ombuds Day
Office of the Ombuds staff engage with families, students, and staff to offer resources, assist in settling conflicts, and raise concerns to improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.
The ombuds is available to:
- Share strategies for parents to improve communication with, and between, school and home.
- Help resolve disagreements between parents and schools or disagreements involving employees in the workplace.
- Provide ideas to foster parent participation in Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 Plan meetings.
Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit the Ombuds webpage to submit a question.
National School Lunch Week is
October 12-16
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This National School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? View the Nutrition Services menus.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are available.
October 19-23 is Digital Citizenship Week
See Common Sense Media and the Cybersecurity Month and Digital Citizenship Week Website.
Community Digital Inclusion Opportunities: FCPS is supporting the Fairfax County Government by advertising community based opportunities for digital connectivity and digital literacy learning. Families can learn how to:
- Visit Fairfax Access Locations
- Sign up for an ACP Internet Discount
Complete this interest form to take advantage of free classes held in English and Spanish. Not sure how to fill out the form? Ask a friend for help or contact Mary Specht, Family Liaison.
National School Bus Safety Week is October 19-23
National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. Please remind your child to always remain seated while on the school bus and remember to use an “inside voice” to maximize safety for all.
Unity Day is October 22
On October 22, Clearview will be celebrating Unity Day. We WEAR and SHARE ORANGE to school on Unity Day to show unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying. Unity Day was started by the National Bullying Prevention Center as the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month and continues to grow every year.
- Oct 21 PTA Meeting, 7 PM
- Oct 22 Unity Day (wear orange)
- Oct 30 2-hour Early Release/End of Quarter
- Nov 2 No School (School Planning Day)
- Nov 3 No School (Teacher Workday)
Wednesday, Oct. 21st is our very first PTA meeting of the year!
Pizza is provided starting at 6pm. The admin will then give a presentation on what it means to be a Title 1 school. At 6:30, Ms. Hill will talk to us about Clearview's Advanced Academics Program (AAP). The PTA meeting starts at 7:00 and will feature an in-person visit from Robyn Lady, our school board representative. We hope to see many of you there. A Zoom link will also be sent out that day.
Other upcoming events:
- Thursday, Oct. 22nd from 4-8pm is a spirit night at Panera on Elden St. Mention Clearview and a portion of the proceeds will go to our school.
- Saturday, Oct. 24th is the Herndon Homecoming Parade! All students, parents, and staff are invited to meet in the middle school parking lot at 9am to follow behind the 6th grade float. The parade starts at 9:30. The theme is "Hollywood through the Ages." Costumes are encouraged, no masks or toy weapons.
- Thursday, Oct. 29th is our annual costume bingo! Please see your child's Tuesday folder for more info. This is a big event and we are looking for quite a few donations!
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