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In This Issue Edison Pyramid Art Show

The Edison Pyramid Art Show is April 9th from 5-7 pm at Edison High School. Come out to support the 22 selected Clermont students who have artwork displayed in the show!

Spring Picture Day & Volunteer Request

Clermont's Spring Picture Day will be on Tuesday, March 25th. Picture order forms were sent home with students, or you may order at www.barksdalephoto.com. 

Photo Access Code: VCJ5J94QES

Volunteers Needed!

We are still looking for a few parent volunteers to help make the day go smoothly. If you are willing to help for all or part of the school day on March 25th, please email Coral Mullin at [email protected]. 

Art Room Donation Request

Ms. Deveney is looking for donations of the following items for the art room:

  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
  • Cereal boxes/thin cardboard boxes (broken down preferably)
  • Paper towel & toilet paper tubes
  • Yogurt cups
  • Egg cartons

Thank you!

Join Our Team!

Would you or someone you know like to make a little extra money while working part-time at Clermont? We are now hiring for a new Dining Room Assistant. The job description is below. If you are interested, please email your resume to Roxanne Salata at [email protected].  

Description: Assists students during lunchtime. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.

Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:45 am - 1:45 pm 

Month of the Military Child

Join us in celebrating Month of the Military Child this April! We're honoring our military-connected students' resilience and unique contributions with a spirit week, April 7-11, and a special clap-out on April 9th. Let's recognize their strength and service to our community. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS resources for military families. 

Great Items Still Available from Silent Auction!

There are some really great items still available to bid on in the silent auction including classes, camps, spots in socials and teacher experiences! There was also a really fun Kindergarten Parent Social added late. The silent auction is open NOW for these Last Chance Items and will and close on Sunday, March 23rd at 10pm.

Check out the Last Chance Items in the Auction Catalog!

2026 Auction Planning Committee

Did you have a great time at the auction? Want the auction to continue way into the future? The PTA is looking for additional parents to join the auction committee and assist with planning and coordinating the next auction. This is the big fundraiser for the Clermont PTA in the Spring and funds many initiatives. The current auction coordinators have been doing this for many years and children are in upper grades. They are willing to stay on another year but would like to start to transition to a new generation! Planning meetings do not begin until the Fall and then consist of a couple hours a month until closer to the auction where more time may be spent on specific duties (donations, decorations, etc.). Interested? Please email the VP of Fundraising at [email protected].

Kindergarten Registration It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage. 

If you have questions about kindergarten registration please contact Katie Simmons at [email protected]. 

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Clermont 2024-2025 Yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbooks are $15 each. Order yours today www.barksdalephoto.com! Access Code: 0036778YB 

Yearbook orders due by April 4th.

School Calendar
  • March 25: Spring & Class Picture Day
  • March 28: Spirit Day: Dress Like a Food Day
  • March 28: End of Third Quarter
  • March 31: Eid al-Fitr - No School
  • April 1: Teacher Workday - No School
  • April 4: Yearbook Order Deadline
  • April 7-11: Military Child Spirit Week
  • April 14-18: Spring Break - No School
  • April 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm 
  • May 12: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm 
  • May 26: Memorial Day - No School
  • June 11: Last Day of School - Dismissal at 1:50
Calendar Spotlight: March

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. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.

  • National Women’s History Month
  • Youth Art Month
  • Music in Our Schools Month
  • Theater in Our Schools Month

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In This Issue Clermont's Odyssey of the Mind Teams Shine!

A huge round of applause for our six incredible Clermont Odyssey of the Mind teams! We are bursting with pride at their fantastic achievements.

  • First Place: Cooking with Books - Division II (Coaches Jennifer & Amanda)
  • Second Place: Mech-Animal Sidekick - Division I (Coach Curtis) and AstronOMical Odyssey! - Division II (Coach Tiffany)
  • Third Place: Cooking with Books - Division I (Coaches Jennifer & Rosario)

And a special High Five to the C-Bugs team, who have been working together since 1st grade, for advancing to the State Championship on Saturday, April 26th! We're cheering you on!

The Clermont primary teams were also outstanding! They received glowing feedback from head judges, who consistently praised Clermont students for their exceptional creativity and humor.

It's truly remarkable that all four of our Division I and II teams placed in the top three. WOW!

Odyssey of the Mind is more than just a competition; it's an opportunity for students to:

  • Foster creativity and problem-solving skills.
  • Develop teamwork and critical thinking.
  • Learn valuable life skills like time management and public speaking.
  • Build innovation and resilience.
  • Most importantly, have a TON of fun!

We are incredibly proud of all our students and coaches for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations!

Science Festival Volunteers Needed!

The PTA Science Festival will be Thursday, March 20. Space is still available to register to attend! 

We need more volunteers to make this event a success! If you have some availability given the new date please consider volunteering your time. 

If you previously registered to attend or registered to volunteer and can no longer attend or can no longer volunteer, please click the appropriate button below to change your registration status.

Click Here to Volunteer

Click Here to Register to Attend

Spring Picture Day & Volunteer Opportunity

Clermont's Spring Picture Day will be on Tuesday, March 25. Picture order forms were sent home with students, or you may order at www.barksdalephoto.com. 

Photo Access Code: VCJ5J94QES

Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for a few parent volunteers to help make the day go smoothly. If you are willing to help for all or part of the school day on March 25th, please email Coral Mullin at [email protected]. 

Art Room Donation Request

Ms. Deveney is looking for donations of the following items for the art room:

  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
  • Cereal boxes/thin cardboard boxes (broken down preferably)
  • Paper towel & toilet paper tubes
  • Yogurt cups
  • Egg cartons

Thank you!

Thank You for Making the Silent Auction a BIG SUCCESS!

Thank you to everyone who came to, supported and bid on items for the Silent Auction! Everyone had a bodacious time reliving the 80s and helping Clermont raise over $34,000 while doing it! We exceeded our goal, and funds raised will benefit all students at Clermont Elementary! We also saw the highest turnout for the silent auction in 5 years!

Last Chance Auction Items!

There are some really great items still available to bid on including classes, camps, socials and teacher experiences! The silent auction will open back up on Monday, March 17th at 8am and close Sunday, March 23rd at 10pm. Check out the Last Chance Items in the Auction Catalog and get ready to bid again!

Thank You to Our Volunteers!

The TOTALLY TUBULAR evening would not have been possible without the many volunteers who helped before, during, and after the silent auction. Thank you!

Special thanks to the coordinators of the event: Joshua & Natalie Justice, Tysen Perszyk, and PTA VP of Fundraising - Meagan Tiedemann for all their ideas, guidance, technical know-how, patience and time put into the event. Special thanks to Emily Siqveland and Diane Lundin on their much-needed help with soliciting item donations and with communications!

Thank You to our Business Sponsors!

The FANTABULOUS evening would not have been possible without our Business Sponsors who provided music, food, drinks, and other amazing things to make the event memorable! We received the highest amount of contributions from our local business that we have ever had! Thank You!

Auction Photography!

Thank You to Emily Campos, from Emily Campos Photography and Clermont parent, who took photos at our photocall! With so many having arrived dressed to impress, we are certain the pictures will be Epic.

Digital pictures are saved to a website collection, and the link was emailed out to all attendees on Tuesday March 11.

Final Auction Updates!
  • If you bid on an item which wasn't marked as a physical item, it will be emailed to the address you registered with Auctria in the next few weeks. 
  • If you have a physical item that wasn't picked up, you will receive an email to coordinate as well.
  • For teacher experiences, the teachers will all be emailed the names of the winners and will reach out. 

Please be patient as this can take a bit to wade through and sort! If you haven't heard by the end of March, please email [email protected].

Kindergarten Registration & Orientation It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

 Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage. 

If you have questions about kindergarten registration please contact Katie Simmons at [email protected]. 

Kindergarten Orientation March 19th

If your child will be joining Clermont for Kindergarten in the fall, please join us  on March 19th for Kindergarten Orientation. Doors will open at 4:30 pm, and Orientation will begin at 5:00 pm. Your rising kindergarten student is encouraged to join you! (Parents should be prepared to show a valid ID upon entry.) 

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Clermont 2024-2025 Yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbooks are $15 each. Order yours today www.barksdalephoto.com! Access Code: 0036778YB 

School Calendar
  • March 19: Kindergarten Orientation - 4:30 pm
  • March 25: Spring & Class Picture Day
  • March 28: Spirit Day: Dress Like a Food Day
  • March 28: End of Third Quarter
  • March 31: Eid al-Fitr - No School
  • April 1: Teacher Workday - No School
  • April 14-18: Spring Break - No School
  • April 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm 
  • May 12: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm 
  • May 26: Memorial Day - No School
  • June 11: Last Day of School - Dismissal at 1:50
Calendar Spotlight: March

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. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.

  • National Women’s History Month
  • Youth Art Month
  • Music in Our Schools Month
  • Theater in Our Schools Month

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This week, Clermont celebrated Read Across America. We used our school-wide morning meeting on Thursday to Drop Everything And Read! 📖

In This Issue Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)

Sunday, March 9, 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.

Support for Students During Ramadan

To support students who are fasting during Ramadan, we are pleased to offer an alternative location for students who do not wish to go to the cafeteria during their assigned lunch time. Please have your student tell their teacher if they would like to utilize an alternative location.

We are committed to providing a respectful and supportive environment for all of our students. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

The Silent Auction Gala is Tomorrow!

We are just 1 day away from the 2025 Clermont PTA Silent Auction and we are going back to the 80s!! The event will once again be held at the beautiful ALX Atrium in Alexandria on Saturday, March 8th at 6:00 pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food, and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including enrichment programs, school field trips, classroom instructional supplies, new technology, assemblies, and more. 

Considering coming to the auction? You will not be alone as we have sold hundreds of tickets and ticket sales have already surpassed 2024! We are seeing great representation from parents across all grade levels so good chance you will see a friendly face and make new friends.

New to the auction? So are a lot of people and we promise you will have a great time! This year, 31% of ticket sales have been to first time auction attendees.

This year’s event theme is an 80s Theme. Feel free to come comfortable or dress up. No dress code required.

Purchase your tickets here! Time is running out to purchase your tickets!

Watch this video from Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger all about the Silent Auction!

Live Auction Returns!

For the first time since 2020, the highly energetic and entertaining Live Auction portion of the Clermont PTA Silent Auction returns this year and with some big ticket items! You must be present at the event to participate, and the Live Auction will be held at 8:30pm. You do not want to miss this!!! Live Auction Items include:

  • Pair of Jet Blue Tickets to Anywhere! Dream big on a destination! (2024’s most sought after item)
  • 2 Nights at the Greenbrier Resort! ($2,000 value)
  • 2 sets of 4 Front Row Tickets to 6th Grade Graduation!
Arrive Early and Receive Courtesy Professional Digital Photos!

On auction night, between 6-7pm, Emily Campos, from Emily Campos Photography and Clermont parent, will be taking photos of individuals, couples and friends at the balloon arch photocall! Want multiple pictures with friends or groups, let’s capture the moments! Digital pictures will be saved to a website collection and the link emailed out to all attendees following the auction. Due to the large number of guests, we do not have the ability to send out photos individually. Get your ticket, come early and smile!

The Silent Auction is Open Online Now!

The Clermont PTA Silent Auction is open online now! This will give parents an opportunity to bid/purchase items before the event and allow for parents to participate in the Silent Auction if they are unable to attend the evening event. Open the Silent Auction Website from your phone or computer and click the "Auction Catalog" tab from menu. The auction will close at 9pm on Saturday during the Clermont PTA Silent Auction Gala.

Wonderful Items to Bid on:
  • Teacher Experiences: We have so many Teacher Experiences available this year and many let students bring a guest! This gives more students the opportunity for a special experience with a teacher and we greatly appreciate the teachers donating these experiences!
  • Classes & Camps: There are many Classes & Camps available to take during the day and some for overnight stay! Classes include art activities, and fitness & dance sessions.
  • Event Passes: Multiple museum, recreation center and science lab passes are available!
  • Event Tickets: Sports, Theatre, Music and interactive Event Tickets are available including 10 seats to a show at Bobby McKeys, 2 season tickets for the Alexandria Aces, 4 tickets to the Washington Wizards and 2 tickets to a Washington Nationals game!
  • Excursions & Travel: Local and short distance Exclusions & Travel are available and a great deal! Included are winery visits & tours, 2 admission passes to Luray Caverns and overnight stays at the Alexandrian, Hotel Indigo and The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City!
  • Food & Dining: We have dine in and dine out food items in the auction including to Alamo Draft House, Bear Chase Brewery, Crumbl Cookie and a $200 gift card to Wegmans!
  • Parent Social: Parent Socials are very popular and usually sell out. This year, they are so good, we are sure they will! Grab these fast!
  • Services: The auction is a great place to obtain some services to use for yourself or others including multiple lawn services, car washes, and a DJ service.
  • Treat Yo Self: This category is all about making yourself feel good and includes a Japanese helmet, décor, a Washington Nationals bat signed by Keibert Ruizand, a brand new Xerox multifunction printer, many self-care items & sessions!
  • Win a Party: Win a Party to share with your friends! We have many great parties including the Magic Art Bus, Kona Ice and more!
Register to Bid
  • Purchase Your Tickets for the Silent Auction Gala on Saturday, March 8th and register as a bidder at the same time.
  • Can’t attend the event? Register as a Bidder and still participate in the online silent auction.
Nominate a Soaring Eagle!

Has a Clermont teacher or staff member gone above and beyond to make your child's day better and brighter? Nominate them for the Soaring Eagle Award! Every month, we celebrate Clermont Elementary School’s incredible teachers and staff who make a significant difference in the lives of our students. This is your chance to recognize their dedication and positive impact.

Nominate Your Soaring Eagle Here!

Let's celebrate the Clermont teachers and staff who make our school community shine! Nominations are due by the end of the month. 

For more information, visit the PTA website or contact Diane Lundin at [email protected].

Congratulations to February Soaring Eagle, Brightdawn Strutton!!!

Thank you to the Clermont PTA for the awesome new outdoor welcome mats!🦅 

Kindergarten Registration & Orientation It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

 Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage. 

If you have questions about kindergarten registration please contact Katie Simmons at [email protected]. 

Kindergarten Orientation March 19th

If your child will be joining Clermont for Kindergarten in the fall, please join us  on March 19th for Kindergarten Orientation. Doors will open at 4:30 pm, and Orientation will begin at 5:00 pm. Your rising kindergarten student is encouraged to join you! (Parents should be prepared to show a valid ID upon entry.) 

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Clermont 2024-2025 Yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbooks are $15 each. Order yours today www.barksdalephoto.com! Access Code: 0036778YB 

Clermont Science Festival

Our Science Festival has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 20. Space is still available to register to attend! (If you previously registered to attend, you do not need to re-register.)

As always we are looking for volunteers to help out. If you have some availability given the new date please consider volunteering your time. 

If you previously registered to attend or registered to volunteer and can no longer attend or can no longer volunteer, please click the appropriate button below to change your registration status.

Click Here to Volunteer

Click Here to Register to Attend

School Calendar
  • March 8: PTA Silent Auction - 6:00 pm @ ALX Atrium
  • March 9: Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward)
  • March 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm 
  • March 19: Kindergarten Orientation - 4:30 pm
  • March 25: Spring & Class Picture Day
  • March 28: Spirit Day: Dress Like a Food Day
  • March 28: End of Third Quarter
  • March 31: Eid al-Fitr - No School
  • April 1: Teacher Workday - No School
  • April 14-18: Spring Break - No School
  • April 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm 
  • May 12: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm 
  • May 26: Memorial Day - No School
  • June 11: Last Day of School - Dismissal at 1:50
Calendar Spotlight: March

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. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.

  • National Women’s History Month
  • Youth Art Month
  • Music in Our Schools Month
  • Theater in Our Schools Month

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The Clermont PTA 2025 Silent Auction is Open Online Now!

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The Auction is Open!

The Clermont PTA Silent Auction is open online now! This will give parents an opportunity to bid/purchase items before the event and allow for parents to participate in the Silent Auction if they are unable to attend the evening event. The auction will close at 9pm on Saturday during the Clermont PTA Silent Auction Gala.

Wonderful Items to Bid on:
  • Teacher Experiences: We have so many Teacher Experiences available this year and many let students bring a guest! This gives more students the opportunity for a special experience with a teacher and we greatly appreciate the teachers donating these experiences!
  • Classes & Camps: There are many Classes & Camps available to take during the day and some for overnight stay! Classes include art activities, and fitness & dance sessions.
  • Event Passes: Multiple museum, recreation center and science lab passes are available!
  • Event Tickets: Sports, Theatre, Music and interactive Event Tickets are available including 10 seats to a show at Bobby McKeys, 2 season tickets for the Alexandria Aces, 4 tickets to the Washington Wizards and 2 tickets to a Washington Nationals game!
  • Excursions & Travel: Local and short distance Excursions & Travel are available, and a great deal! Included are winery visits & tours, 2 admission passes to Luray Caverns and overnight stays at the Alexandrian, Hotel Indigo and The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City!
  • Food & Dining: We have dine in and dine out food items in the auction including to Alamo Draft House, Bear Chase Brewery, Crumbl Cookie and a $200 gift card to Wegmans!
  • Parent Social: Parent Socials are very popular and usually sell out. This year, they are so good, we are sure they will! Grab these fast!
  • Services: The auction is a great place to obtain some services to use for yourself or others including multiple lawn services, car washes, and a DJ service.
  • Treat Yo Self: This category is all about making yourself feel good and includes a Japanese helmet, décor, a Washington Nationals bat signed by Keibert Ruizand, a brand new Xerox multifunction printer, many self-care items & sessions!
  • Win a Party: Win a Party to share with your friends! We have many great parties including the Magic Art Bus, Kona Ice and more!
Register to Bid
  • Purchase Your Tickets for the Silent Auction Gala on Saturday, March 8th and register as a bidder at the same time.
  • Can’t attend the event? Register as a Bidder and still participate in the online silent auction.
How to Bid
  • Open the Silent Auction Website from your phone or computer. Click the "Auction Catalog" tab from menu. There you'll find the complete auction inventory and will be able to bid from 10:00 am today until 9:00 pm on Saturday (March 8th).  
  • Today (Monday, March 3rd), you will get an email with a direct access link and your personal bidder access code. These will allow you to log in automatically and get right to bidding. You must be logged in to bid.
  • Ensure your credit card is registered. You can't bid without one associated with your account. This is how the auction will be closed out. Items won will be charged to your registered credit card. If you purchased your ticket already then you're probably set!  
  • You and your spouse may bid from the same account to avoid bidding against each other. We recommend this unless you really want the satisfaction of being the one who won that Teacher Experience for your kid. Volunteers can show you the easy way to set this up if you are using the Auctria App at the event on Saturday.
  • Pay attention to the ways to bid on each item.
    • Single winner - these items allow you to place the maximum you want to pay and then the system will keep you in the lead until someone bids higher than your max. These items will also offer a buy-it-now in case you want to end the competition and secure the item just for you.
    • Multiple winners - we have many items this year that allow several people to win. If you bid and get in a winning spot you will need to place a new bid if you get knocked out. These items do not have the maximum bid feature.
    • Buy-it-now - some of the socials have a limited number of seats, use buy-it-now to pay the flat price and sign-up for a seat. There is no bidding on these so you cannot be outbid.  
  • Keep checking your email or the Silent Auction Website to see if you have been outbid.
  • Set Your Maximum Bid: Would you like to bid and have future bids for the same item automatic if outbid by someone else? Maximum Bidding provides a mechanism to keep the actual bid as low as possible yet provide a path to remain the winning bidder (on single winner items). With maximum bidding, you become the winner if you are the highest bidder at the auction's close. As the winner, with maximum bidding, you will only pay the lowest possible winning bid, which may not be the maximum bid you placed for the item.
  • Keep checking your email and text messages or the Silent Auction Website to see if you have been outbid.
  • Bring your phone to the Saturday Silent Auction Gala. Bidding is done online via the mobile friendly website or Auctria mobile app (for Android or iOS). Download the app now so you can focus on bidding and not technology on Saturday night. Make sure your phone is charged and bring a battery brick portable charger as there are not a lot of power outlets at ALX.
  • If you need any assistance, such as changing the credit card on file or getting a new bidder access code email, please visit the volunteers at the registration desk at the event on Saturday night. 

We encourage you to PERUSE THE CATALOG NOW and PLAN YOUR BIDDING STRATEGY! There are lots of items and some big-ticket items you may want to split with friends/families! (just make sure to work this out with them, there is no team bidding in the app) 

The Clermont PTA Silent Auction Gala in 5 Days!

The Clermont Elementary PTA Silent Auction will return this Saturday, and we are expecting a BIG turnout!!!! The event will be held at the beautiful ALX atrium in Alexandria (at the corner of Washington and Duke Street in Old Town Alexandria) on Saturday March 8th at 6:00pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including enrichment programs, school field trips, classroom instructional supplies, new technology, assemblies, and more. There is lots of excitement from teachers and parents and it looks to be another great event! Please click on the "Tickets" tab in the link to purchase your pass to this event and let the good times roll!

Purchase your tickets here! Please purchase your tickets soon so we can plan for your arrival!

Live Auction Returns!

For the first time since 2020, the highly energetic and entertaining Live Auction portion of the Clermont PTA Silent Auction returns this year and with some big ticket items! You must be present at the event to participate, and the Live Auction will be held at 8:30pm. You do not want to miss this!!! Live Auction Items include:

  • Pair of Jet Blue Tickets to Anywhere! Dream big on a destination! (2024’s most sought after item)
  • 2 Nights at the Greenbrier Resort! ($2,000 value)
  • 2 sets of 4 Front Row Tickets to 6th Grade Graduation!
Arrive Early and Receive Courtesy Professional Digital Photos!

On auction night, between 6-7pm, Emily Campos, from Emily Campos Photography and Clermont parent, will be taking photos of individuals, couples and friends at the balloon arch photocall! Want multiple pictures with friends or groups, let’s capture the moments! Digital pictures will be saved to a website collection and the link emailed out to all attendees following the auction. Due to the large number of guests, we do not have the ability to send out photos individually. Get your ticket, come early and smile!

We hope to see you there!

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Cheering on the Caps 🏒

In This Issue Read Across America

Next Thursday March 6, Clermont will celebrate Read Across America. Students are encouraged to wear a shirt with school appropriate words that others can read. They should also bring a book to read independently as our school will drop everything and read. We can’t wait to read with you!

Kindergarten Registration & Orientation It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

 Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage. 

If you have questions about kindergarten registration please contact Katie Simmons at [email protected]. 

Kindergarten Orientation March 19th

If your child will be joining Clermont for Kindergarten in the fall, please join us  on March 19th for Kindergarten Orientation. Doors will open at 4:30 pm, and Orientation will begin at 5:00 pm. Your rising kindergarten student is encouraged to join you! (Parents should be prepared to show a valid ID upon entry.) 

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Clermont 2024-2025 Yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbooks are $15 each. Order yours today www.barksdalephoto.com! Access Code: 0036778YB 

PTA Silent Auction Get Your Tickets Now to a Totally Tubular Evening!

We are just 1 week away from the 2025 Clermont PTA Silent Auction and are seeing lots of interest from the community! This year we are going back to the 80s!! The event will once again be held at the beautiful ALX Atrium in Alexandria (on the corner of Washington and Duke Streets) on Saturday, March 8th at 6:00 pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food, and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including enrichment programs, school field trips, classroom instructional supplies, new technology, assemblies, and more. 

Purchase your tickets here! Please purchase your tickets soon so we can plan for your arrival!

We need volunteers to make the auction a success!

Silent Auction Volunteer Sign-Up

Watch this video from Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger all about the Silent Auction!

Live Auction Returns!

For the first time since 2020, the highly energetic and entertaining Live Auction portion of the Clermont PTA Silent Auction returns this year and with some big ticket items! You must be present at the event to participate, and the Live Auction will be held at 8:30pm. You do not want to miss this!!! Live Auction Items include:

  • Pair of Jet Blue Tickets to Anywhere! Dream big on a destination! (2024’s most sought after item)
  • 2 Nights at the Greenbrier Resort! ($1,500 - $2,000 value)
  • 2 sets of 4 Front Row Tickets to 6th Grade Graduation!
Arrive Early and Receive Courtesy Professional Digital Photos!

On auction night, between 6-7pm, Emily Campos, from Emily Campos Photography and Clermont parent, will be taking photos of individuals, couples and friends at the balloon arch photocall! Want multiple pictures with friends or groups, let’s capture the moments! Digital pictures will be saved to a website collection and the link emailed out to all attendees following the auction. Due to the large number of guests, we do not have the ability to send out photos individually. Get your ticket, come early and smile!

Silent Auction Opens Online on Monday, March 3rd at 10am!

The Clermont PTA Silent Auction opens online Monday, March 3rd at 10:00am! The auction is opening before the Saturday evening event based on parent feedback and consistent with how we did it last year. This will give parents an opportunity to bid/purchase items before the event and allow for parents to participate in the Silent Auction if they are unable to attend the evening event. The auction will close at 9pm on Saturday during the Clermont PTA Silent Auction Gala.

Clermont Science Festival

Our Science Festival has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 20. Space is still available to register to attend! (If you previously registered to attend, you do not need to re-register.)

As always we are looking for volunteers to help out. If you have some availability given the new date please consider volunteering your time. 

If you previously registered to attend or registered to volunteer and can no longer attend or can no longer volunteer, please click the appropriate button below to change your registration status.

Click Here to Volunteer

Click Here to Register to Attend

School Calendar
  • March 9: Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward)
  • March 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm 
  • March 19: Kindergarten Orientation - 4:30 pm
  • March 25: Spring & Class Picture Day
  • March 28: Spirit Day: Dress Like a Food Day
  • March 28: End of Third Quarter
  • March 31: Eid al-Fitr - No School
  • April 1: Teacher Workday - No School
  • April 14-18: Spring Break - No School
  • April 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm 
  • May 12: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm 
  • May 26: Memorial Day - No School
  • June 11: Last Day of School - Dismissal at 1:50
Calendar Spotlight: March

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. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.

  • National Women’s History Month
  • Youth Art Month
  • Music in Our Schools Month
  • Theater in Our Schools Month
  • March 2: Read Across America Day (Clermont Observing March 6)
  • March 2-8: National School Social Work Week

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PTA Silent Auction

We are less than 2 weeks away from the 2025 Clermont PTA Silent Auction and are seeing lots of interest from the community! This year we are going back to the 80s!! The event will once again be held at the beautiful ALX Atrium in Alexandria (on the corner of Washington and Duke Streets) on Saturday, March 8th at 6:00 pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food, and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including enrichment programs, school field trips, classroom instructional supplies, new technology, assemblies, and more. Please click on the "Tickets" tab to purchase your pass to this event and get excited for a totally tubular evening!

Purchase your tickets here! Please purchase your tickets soon so we can plan for your arrival!

We need volunteers to make the auction a success!

Silent Auction Volunteer Sign-Up

Watch this video from Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger all about the Silent Auction!

New to the Silent Auction?  

Silent Auction ticket sales are up from this point last year with 30% of tickets going to first time auction attendees! Never been to a Silent Auction? We promise you will have a great time and meet new people while supporting a great cause!

Arrive Early and Receive Courtesy Professional Digital Photos!

On auction night, between 6-7 pm, Emily Campos, from Emily Campos Photography and Clermont parent, will be taking photos of individuals, couples and friends at the balloon arch photocall! Want multiple pictures with friends or groups? Let’s capture the moments! Digital pictures will be saved to a website collection and the link emailed out to all attendees following the auction. Due to the large number of guests, we do not have the ability to send out photos individually. Get your ticket, come early and smile!

Live Auction Returns!

For the first time since 2020, the highly energetic and entertaining Live Auction portion of the Clermont PTA Silent Auction returns this year with some big ticket items including last year's most sought after item, 2 Round Trip Jet Blue Tickets to Anywhere! The Live Auction will be held at 8:30pm. You do not want to miss this!!!

Preview the Auction!

See a preview of the auction at the next PTA membership meeting on Wednesday, February 26 at 7pm! This will be a great informational session for first time attendees as well as a review of some outstanding items up for grabs in the auction. Registration is required to access the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/X94JL2tJQaiFeycPHhqRLw

Silent Auction Opens Online on Monday, March 3rd at 10am!

The Clermont PTA Silent Auction opens online Monday, March 3rd at 10:00am! The auction is opening before the Saturday evening event based on parent feedback and consistent with how we did it last year. This will give parents an opportunity to bid/purchase items before the event and allow for parents to participate in the Silent Auction if they are unable to attend the evening event. The auction will close at 9pm on Saturday during the Clermont PTA Silent Auction Gala.

FAQs

What is a Silent On-line Auction?  

A Silent On-line Auction is a fundraising event where the bidding and direct purchases are done electronically on your phone until the bidding closes. A link to the bidding site will be sent to you after you register for the auction.

Do I have to dress up?   

This year’s event theme is an 80s Theme. Feel free to come comfortable or dress up. No dress code required.

What type of items will be auctioned?

Items in the past have included restaurant gift cards, tickets to plays, massages, fitness classes, adventure passes, vacation packages, just to name a few. The Auction will also offer Teacher/Clermont Experiences, and Socials.

Questions? Please email: [email protected].

We hope to see you there!

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All parents and guardians are invited to join the Clermont PTA for our February meeting! The meeting is virtual, Wednesday, February 26, at 7:00 pm. Register at this link PTA Meeting Registration . We hope to see you there!

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In This Issue Kindergarten Registration & Orientation It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

 Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage. 

If you have questions about kindergarten registration please contact Katie Simmons at [email protected]. 

Kindergarten Orientation March 19th

If your child will be joining Clermont for Kindergarten in the fall, please join us  on March 19th for Kindergarten Orientation. Doors will open at 4:30 pm, and Orientation will begin at 5:00 pm. Your rising kindergarten student is encouraged to join you! (Parents should be prepared to show a valid ID upon entry.) 

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Clermont 2024-2025 Yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbooks are $15 each. Order yours today www.barksdalephoto.com! Access Code: 0036778YB 

New Date: Clermont Science Festival

Our Science Festival has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 20. Space is still available to register to attend! (If you previously registered to attend, you do not need to re-register.)

As always we are looking for volunteers to help out. If you have some availability given the new date please consider volunteering your time. 

If you previously registered to attend or registered to volunteer and can no longer attend or can no longer volunteer, please click the appropriate button below to change your registration status.

Click Here to Volunteer

Click Here to Register to Attend

PTA Silent Auction Get Your Tickets Now!

We are just 2 weeks away from the 2025 Clermont PTA Silent Auction and are seeing lots of interest from the community! This year we are going back to the 80s!! The event will once again be held at the beautiful ALX atrium in Alexandria (on the corner of Washington and Duke Streets) on Saturday, March 8th at 6:00 pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food, and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including enrichment programs, school field trips, classroom instructional supplies, new technology, assemblies, and more. Please click on the "Tickets" tab to purchase your pass to this event and get excited for a totally tubular evening!

Purchase your tickets here! Please purchase your tickets soon so we can plan for your arrival!

We need volunteers to make the auction a success!

Silent Auction Volunteer Sign-Up

Watch this video from Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger all about the Silent Auction!

Live Auction Returns!

For the first time since 2020, the highly energetic and entertaining Live Auction portion of the Clermont PTA Silent Auction returns this year with some big ticket items including last year's most sought after item, 2 Round Trip Jet Blue Tickets to Anywhere! The Live Auction will be held at 8:30pm. You do not want to miss this!!!

Arrive Early and Receive Courtesy Professional Digital Photos!

On auction night, between 6-7pm, Emily Campos, from Emily Campos Photography and Clermont parent, will be taking photos of individuals, couples and friends at the ballon arch photocall! Want multiple pictures with friends or groups, let’s capture the moments! Digital pictures will be saved to a website collection and the link emailed out to all attendees following the auction. Due to the large number of guests, we do not have the ability to send out photos individually. Get your ticket, come early and smile!

Silent Auction Children & Parent Socials!

Children & Parent Socials are parties hosted by a Clermont family/supporter where a specified number of “tickets” are sold at the auction at a set price on a first come basis. These can be for children or adults-only. Hosts set the details/themes of the party and contribute the costs of the event, so that full ticket price from the Social is donated to the Clermont PTA. Often times, Socials have multiple hosts to share the costs of the Social. In the past, there has usually been at least one Social offered per grade level (i.e. 2nd Grade Moms Night Out, 5th Grade Dads Poker, Kindergarten Parents Meet & Greet, 3rd Grade Boys Basketball, 1st Grade Paint and Popsicles). These Socials are an excellent opportunity to meet and get to know better other students or parents at Clermont Elementary School. If you are interested in donating, please complete this form.

School Calendar
  • March 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm 
  • March 19: Kindergarten Orientation - 4:30 pm
  • March 25: Spring & Class Picture Day
  • March 28: End of Third Quarter
  • March 31: Eid al-Fitr - No School
  • April 1: Teacher Workday - No School
  • April 14-18: Spring Break - No School
  • April 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm 
  • May 12: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm 
  • May 26: Memorial Day - No School
  • June 11: Last Day of School - Dismissal at 1:50
Calendar Spotlight: February

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about Black History month.

  • Black History Month
  • Love the Bus Month
  • VSBA School Board Appreciation Month
  • February 24-28: Public Schools Week

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In This Issue Calendar Reminder

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday. Enjoy the long weekend!

Count me in! Kindergarten students celebrated the 100th day of school on Thursday with counting activities and crafts. 

Kindergarten Registration & Orientation It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

 Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage. 

If you have questions about kindergarten registration please contact Katie Simmons at [email protected]. 

Kindergarten Orientation March 19th

If your child will be joining Clermont for Kindergarten in the fall, please join us  on March 19th for Kindergarten Orientation. Doors will open at 4:30 pm, and Orientation will begin at 5:00 pm. Your rising kindergarten student is encouraged to join you! (Parents should be prepared to show a valid ID upon entry.) 

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Clermont 2024-2025 Yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbooks are $15 each. Order yours today www.barksdalephoto.com! Access Code: 0036778YB 

Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu 🤧

Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department. 

The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:    

  • Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
  • Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
  • Clean frequently touched surfaces.

According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.

Soaring Eagle Nominations Now Open

Has a Clermont teacher or staff member gone above and beyond to make your child's day better and brighter? Nominate them for the Soaring Eagle Award! Every month, we celebrate Clermont Elementary School’s incredible teachers and staff who make a significant difference in the lives of our students. This is your chance to recognize their dedication and positive impact.

Nominate Your Soaring Eagle Here!

Let's celebrate the Clermont teachers and staff who make our school community shine! Nominations are due by the end of the month. 

For more information, visit the PTA website or contact Diane Lundin at [email protected].

Congratulations to January Soaring Eagle, Ihda Sarsour!!! PTA Silent Auction Get Your Tickets Now!

We are just 3 weeks away from the 2025 Clermont PTA Silent Auction and are seeing lots of interest from the community! This year we are going back to the 80s!! The event will once again be held at the beautiful ALX atrium in Alexandria (on the corner of Washington and Duke Streets) on Saturday, March 8th at 6:00 pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food, and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including enrichment programs, school field trips, classroom instructional supplies, new technology, assemblies, and more. Please click on the "Tickets" tab to purchase your pass to this event and get excited for a totally tubular evening!

Purchase your tickets here! Please purchase your tickets soon so we can plan for your arrival!

We need volunteers to make the auction a success!

Silent Auction Volunteer Sign-Up

Watch this video from Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger all about the Silent Auction!

New to the Silent Auction?  

Silent Auction ticket sales are up from this point last year with 30% of tickets going to first time auction attendees! Never been to a Silent Auction? We promise you will have a great time and meet new people while supporting a great cause!

Arrive Early and Receive Courtesy Professional Digital Photos!

On auction night, between 6-7pm, Emily Campos, from Emily Campos Photography and Clermont parent, will be taking photos of individuals, couples and friends at the balloon arch photocall! Want multiple pictures with friends or groups, let’s capture the moments! Digital pictures will be saved to a website collection and the link emailed out to all attendees following the auction. Due to the large number of guests, we do not have the ability to send out photos individually. Get your ticket, come early and smile!

Silent Auction Children & Parent Socials!

Children & Parent Socials are parties hosted by a Clermont family/supporter where a specified number of “tickets” are sold at the auction at a set price on a first come basis. These can be for children or adults-only. Hosts set the details/themes of the party and contribute the costs of the event, so that full ticket price from the Social is donated to the Clermont PTA. Often times, Socials have multiple hosts to share the costs of the Social. In the past, there has usually been at least one Social offered per grade level (i.e. 2nd Grade Moms Night Out, 5th Grade Dads Poker, Kindergarten Parents Meet & Greet, 3rd Grade Boys Basketball, 1st Grade Paint and Popsicles). These Socials are an excellent opportunity to meet and get to know better other students or parents at Clermont Elementary School. If you are interested in donating, please complete this form.

School Calendar
  • February 17: Presidents' Day - No School
  • February 28: Ramadan Begins (Sundown) - Religious and Cultural Observance
  • March 19: Kindergarten Orientation - 4:30 pm
  • March 25: Spring & Class Picture Day
  • March 28: End of Third Quarter
  • March 31: Eid al-Fitr - No School
  • April 1: Teacher Workday - No School
  • April 12: First Evening of Passover - Religious and Cultural Observance
  • April 14-18: Spring Break - No School
Calendar Spotlight: February

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about Black History month.

  • Black History Month
  • Love the Bus Month
  • VSBA School Board Appreciation Month
  • February 15: National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
  • February 24-28: Public Schools Week

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Dismissal at 12:50 pm Today

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Dear Families,

Due to incoming winter weather, all Fairfax County Public Schools are releasing three hours early today. Clermont's dismissal time today is 12:50 pm. 

Although SACC centers will close at 6:15 pm, families who are enrolled in afternoon SACC are encouraged to pick up their children as early as possible to allow for the safe travel of families and SACC personnel this afternoon. 

Warmly,

Clermont Administration

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PTA Silent Auction

We are less than 4 weeks away from the 2025 Clermont PTA Silent Auction and are seeing lots of interest from the community! This year we are going back to the 80s!! The event will once again be held at the beautiful ALX Atrium in Alexandria (on the corner of Washington and Duke Streets) on Saturday, March 8th at 6:00 pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food, and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including enrichment programs, school field trips, classroom instructional supplies, new technology, assemblies, and more. Please click on the "Tickets" tab to purchase your pass to this event and get excited for a totally tubular evening!

Purchase your tickets here! Please purchase your tickets soon so we can plan for your arrival!

We need volunteers to make the auction a success!

Silent Auction Volunteer Sign-Up

Watch this video from Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger all about the Silent Auction!

New to the Silent Auction?  

Silent Auction ticket sales are up from this point last year with 30% of tickets going to first time auction attendees! Never been to a Silent Auction? We promise you will have a great time and meet new people while supporting a great cause!

Arrive Early and Receive Courtesy Professional Digital Photos - NEW

On auction night, between 6-7 pm, Emily Campos, from Emily Campos Photography and Clermont parent, will be taking photos of individuals, couples and friends at the balloon arch photocall! Want multiple pictures with friends or groups? Let’s capture the moments! Digital pictures will be saved to a website collection and the link emailed out to all attendees following the auction. Due to the large number of guests, we do not have the ability to send out photos individually. Get your ticket, come early and smile!

Silent Auction Children & Parent Socials!

Children & Parent Socials are parties hosted by a Clermont family/supporter where a specified number of “tickets” are sold at the auction at a set price on a first come basis. These can be for children or adults-only. Hosts set the details/themes of the party and contribute the costs of the event, so that full ticket price from the Social is donated to the Clermont PTA. Often times, Socials have multiple hosts to share the costs of the Social. In the past, there has usually been at least one Social offered per grade level (i.e. 2nd Grade Moms Night Out, 5th Grade Dads Poker, Kindergarten Parents Meet & Greet, 3rd Grade Boys Basketball, 1st Grade Paint and Popsicles). These Socials are an excellent opportunity to meet and get to know better other students or parents at Clermont Elementary School. If you are interested in donating, please complete this form.

FAQs

What is a Silent On-line Auction?  

A Silent Online Auction is a fundraising event where the bidding and direct purchases are done electronically on your phone until the bidding closes. A link to the bidding site will be sent to you after you register for the auction.

How can I help make the auction a success? 

If you have season tickets to sporting events or the arts (plays, ballets, etc..), you can donate those items to be bid on! In addition, if you own a time share or vacation home you could donate a stay at the property as a live auction item. Do you have unused gift cards lying around? Those help too! If you are interested in donating, please complete this form or drop off items to the front office.

Do I have to dress up?   

This year’s event theme is an 80s Theme. Feel free to come comfortable or dress up. No dress code required.

What type of items will be auctioned?

Items in the past have included restaurant gift cards, tickets to plays, massages, fitness classes, adventure passes, and vacation packages, just to name a few. The Auction will also offer Teacher/Clermont Experiences, and Socials.

Questions? Please email: [email protected].

We hope to see you there!

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In This Issue Calendar Reminder

Monday, February 10 is the next 3-hour early release of the school year. Clermont students will be dismissed at 12:50 pm. Those students who were previously opted-in to the extended childcare option will be dismissed at 3:50 pm. Each family was sent an email confirming the dismissal time you selected for the early release days. 

Additionally, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday.

Save the Date: Kindergarten Orientation March 19th

If your child will be joining Clermont for Kindergarten in the fall, please join us  on March 19th for Kindergarten Orientation. Doors will open at 4:30 pm, and Orientation will begin at 5:00 pm. Your rising kindergarten student is encouraged to join you! (Parents should be prepared to show a valid ID upon entry.) 

If you have questions about kindergarten registration please contact Katie Simmons at [email protected]. 

Clermont Science Festival

Join the Clermont Elementary PTA on February 12 at 6:00 pm for the Clermont Science Festival!

Register for the Science Festival!

Volunteers Needed!

The Science Festival is two weeks away, with all new experiments, and right now we do not have enough volunteers to host the event.  

We are looking for 25+ additional parent volunteers to help with one or more of the following: set-up, check-in students, run one of the science stations that have simple step by step instructions (no ice cream station this year), and clean-up. If we do not receive enough volunteers by February 6, we will be forced to cancel the event. This event is a huge hit among students and staff, so we would hate to cancel it!  

If you are able, please volunteer your time to help the PTA execute one of our cornerstone events!

Volunteer to help with the Science Festival!

PTA Silent Auction Get Your Tickets Now!

The PTA is seeing lots of interest in this year’s Silent Auction with ticket sales up from this point last year and with 30% of tickets going to first time auction attendees! Never been to a Silent Auction? We promise you will have a great time and meet new people while supporting a great cause!

The highly popular Clermont Elementary PTA Silent Auction will return in 2025, and we are going back to the 80s!!!! The event will once again be held at the beautiful ALX atrium in Alexandria (on the corner of Washington and Duke Streets) on Saturday, March 8th at 6:00pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including Enrichment Programs, School Field Trips, Classroom Instructional Supplies, New Technology, Assemblies, and more.  Please click on the "Tickets" tab to purchase your pass to this event and get excited for a totally tubular evening!

Purchase your tickets here: https://auctria.events/ClermontAuction2025!

Arrive Early and Receive Courtesy Professional Digital Photos - NEW

On auction night, between 6-7pm, Emily Campos, from Emily Campos Photography and Clermont parent, will be taking photos of individuals, couples and friends at the ballon arch photocall! Want multiple pictures with friends or groups, let’s capture the moments! Digital pictures will be saved to a website collection and the link emailed out to all attendees following the auction. Due to the large number of guests, we do not have the ability to send out photos individually. Get your ticket, come early and smile!

Preview the Auction with Clermont Teachers & Staff!

New to the auction? This annual event means so much to the Clermont teachers and staff that they created these videos to share with you! Check them out! We would like to thank the teachers and staff at Clermont Elementary School for participating in these great videos to highlight what a great event the Silent Auction is!

Business Sponsorships

We already have several businesses that are once again sponsoring the auction, and we have room for more! By sponsoring, businesses receive a lot of exposure! Each sponsorship includes 2 tickets to the event. Sponsors also receive signage* at the event and mentions by the MC of appreciation during the event. The sponsor will also be highlighted on the auction website, in multiple email blasts and on social media. Sponsors can click here and register.

  • Band Sponsor: $1,500
  • Drink Sponsor: $1,000
  • Food Sponsor: $1,000
  • Welcome Sponsor: $500
  • Event Sponsor: $250 (*does not include signage)  
POSTPONED - World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair

The World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair has been postponed. New Date TBA

School Calendar
  • February 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • February 12: Science Festival - 6:00 pm
  • February 17: Presidents' Day - No School
  • February 28: Ramadan Begins (Sundown) - Religious and Cultural Observance
  • March 19: Kindergarten Orientation - 4:30 pm
  • March 25: Spring & Class Picture Day
  • March 28: End of Third Quarter
  • March 31: Eid al-Fitr - No School
  • April 1: Teacher Workday - No School
  • April 12: First Evening of Passover - Religious and Cultural Observance
  • April 14-18: Spring Break - No School
Calendar Spotlight: February

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about Black History month.

  • Black History Month
  • Love the Bus Month
  • VSBA School Board Appreciation Month
  • February 3-7: National School Counseling Week

  • February 12: Crossing Guard Appreciation Day

  • February 15: National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

  • February 24-28: Public Schools Week

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In This Issue Letter from Principal Salata

Dear Clermont Families,

While some things are changing around us, one thing remains true. The Clermont staff reaffirms our commitment to safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning spaces for all students and their families. You can read more about our posted policies at this link. We understand that recent national policy decisions about immigration may be impacting our community. If your family needs resources, I encourage you to reach out to the FCPS Family Resource Center at 703-204-3941.

Our hearts also go out to any Clermont family directly affected by the plane crash earlier this week, as we also have learned that we have lost members of our larger FCPS family in this tragic accident. Our mental health team, teachers, and administrators are available to provide support to students who are experiencing big emotions around these topics. Please contact me,  Ms. Salata [email protected], or Mrs. Younger [email protected], and we can connect your child with the support they need. We are here for you, at every step, and are looking forward to a week of 5 days of outdoor recess for the students next week!

Calendar Reminder

Monday, February 10 is the next 3-hour early release of the school year. Clermont students will be dismissed at 12:50 pm. Those students who were previously opted-in to the extended childcare option will be dismissed at 3:50 pm. Each family was sent an email confirming the dismissal time you selected for the previous early release days. If you have a change to your dismissal plan for this early release, please contact the Clermont Office at 703-921-2400 or email Mrs. Gibson at [email protected].

Clermont’s 10 Points of Pride

From our dedicated teachers to our innovative programs and supportive community, our 10 Points of Pride highlight the best of what our school has to offer. These key features demonstrate our commitment to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for success. Discover what makes our school a truly exceptional place to learn and grow.

Clermont’s 10 Points of Pride

PTA Silent Auction Get Your Tickets Now!

The highly popular Clermont Elementary PTA Silent Auction will return in 2025, and we are going back to the 80s!!!! The event will once again be held at the beautiful ALX atrium in Alexandria (on the corner of Washington and Duke Streets) on Saturday March 8th at 6:00pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year.  It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including Enrichment Programs, School Field Trips, Classroom Instructional Supplies, New Technology, Assemblies, and more.  Please click on the "Tickets" tab to purchase your pass to this event and get excited for a totally tubular evening!

Purchase your tickets here: https://auctria.events/ClermontAuction2025!

Arrive Early and Receive Courtesy Professional Digital Photos – NEW

On auction night, between 6-7pm, Emily Campos, from Emily Campos Photography and Clermont parent, will be taking photos of individuals, couples and friends at the ballon arch photocall! Want multiple pictures with friends or groups, let’s capture the moments! Digital pictures will be saved to a website collection and the link emailed out to all attendees following the auction. Due to the large number of guests, we do not have the ability to send out photos individually. Get your ticket, come early and smile!

Preview the Auction with Clermont Teachers & Staff!

New to the auction? This annual event means so much to the Clermont teachers and staff that they created these videos to share with you! Check them out! We would like to thank the teachers and staff at Clermont Elementary School for participating in these great videos to highlight what a great event the Silent Auction is!

Business Sponsorships

We already have several businesses that are once again sponsoring the auction, and we have room for more! By sponsoring, businesses receive a lot of exposure! Each sponsorship includes 2 tickets to the event. Sponsors also receive signage* at the event and mentions by the MC of appreciation during the event. The sponsor will also be highlighted on the auction website, in multiple email blasts and on social media. Sponsors can click here and register.

  • Band Sponsor: $1,500
  • Drink Sponsor: $1,000
  • Food Sponsor: $1,000
  • Welcome Sponsor: $500
  • Event Sponsor: $250 (*does not include signage)  
Clermont Science Festival

Join the Clermont Elementary PTA on February 12 at 6:00 pm for the Clermont Science Festival!

Space is limited! Register by January 31! 

Register for the Science Festival!

Volunteers Needed!

The Science Festival is two weeks away, with all new experiments, and right now we do not have enough volunteers to host the event.  

We are looking for 25+ additional parent volunteers to help with one or more of the following: set-up, check-in students, run one of the science stations that have simple step by step instructions (no ice cream station this year), and clean-up. If we do not receive enough volunteers by February 6, we will be forced to cancel the event. This event is a huge hit among students and staff, so we would hate to cancel it!  

If you are able, please volunteer your time to help the PTA execute one of our cornerstone events!

Volunteer to help with the Science Festival!

Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair 30,000 FREE BOOKS for Families and Educators!
  • Books are available on a first-come, first served basis, so arrive early!
  • Parents and guardians are welcome to choose up to 10 free books per child for home libraries, with a 30 books maximum limit per family.
  • Educators and school staff may choose up to 50 free books for their classrooms.
  • Fun family activities including DJ, food trucks, and free Valentine’s Day card making area.
  • Hundreds of LEGO brick boxes available while supplies last!

Saturday, February 8
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Lorton Community Center & Library
9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079

For more information, please contact David Walrod: [email protected], (703)451-6840

School Calendar
  • February 4: Strings Concert - 6:30 pm at Clermont ES
  • February 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • February 12: Science Festival - 6:00 pm
  • February 17: Presidents' Day - No School
  • February 28: Ramadan Begins (Sundown) - Religious and Cultural Observance
  • March 25: Spring & Class Picture Day
  • March 28: End of Third Quarter
  • March 31: Eid al-Fitr - No School
  • April 1: Teacher Workday - No School
  • April 12: First Evening of Passover - Religious and Cultural Observance
  • April 14-18: Spring Break - No School

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Clermont Science Festival

Join the Clermont Elementary PTA on February 12 at 6:00 pm for the Clermont Science Festival!

Space is limited! Register by January 31! Register for the Science Festival!

Volunteers Needed!

The Science Festival is two weeks away, and we are in desperate need of volunteers to host the event! The Science Festival is a huge hit among students and staff. Unfortunately, if we do not receive enough volunteers we will be forced to cancel the event. If you are able, please sign up below to volunteer your time to help the PTA execute one of our cornerstone events!

 Volunteer to help with the Science Festival!

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In This Issue Calendar Reminder

Lunar New Year falls at quarter end next Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students.

Soaring Eagle Nominations Now Open

Has a Clermont teacher or staff member gone above and beyond to make your child's day better and brighter? Nominate them for the Soaring Eagle Award! Every month, we celebrate Clermont Elementary School’s incredible teachers and staff who make a significant difference in the lives of our students. This is your chance to recognize their dedication and positive impact.

Nominate Your Soaring Eagle Here!

Let's celebrate the Clermont teachers and staff who make our school community shine! Nominations are due by the end of the month. 

For more information, visit the PTA website or contact Diane Lundin at [email protected].

Congratulations to December Soaring Eagle, Hannah Lee!!! PTA Silent Auction Registration is Now Open!

The highly popular Clermont Elementary PTA Silent Auction will return in 2025, and we are going back to the 80s!!!! The event will once again be held at the beautiful ALX atrium in Alexandria (on the corner of Washington and Duke Streets) on Saturday, March 8th at 6:00pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food, and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including enrichment programs, school field trips, classroom instructional supplies, new technology, assemblies, and more.  Please click on the "Tickets" tab to purchase your pass to this event and get excited for a totally tubular evening!

Purchase your tickets here: auctria.events/ClermontAuction2025!

Silent Auction Donation Item!

If you have season tickets to sporting events or the arts (plays, ballets, etc..), you can donate those items to be bid on! In addition, if you own a time share or vacation home you could donate a stay at the property as a live auction item. Do you have unused gift cards lying around? Those help too! If you are interested in donating, please complete this form or drop off items to the front office.

Silent Auction Children & Parent Socials!

Children & Parent Socials are parties hosted by a Clermont family/supporter where a specified number of “tickets” are sold at the auction at a set price on a first come basis. These can be for children or adults-only. Hosts set the details/themes of the party and contribute the costs of the event, so that full ticket price from the Social is donated to the Clermont PTA. Often times, Socials have multiple hosts to share the costs of the Social. In the past, there has usually been at least one Social offered per grade level (i.e. 2nd Grade Moms Night Out, 5th Grade Dads Poker, Kindergarten Parents Meet & Greet, 3rd Grade Boys Basketball, 1st Grade Paint and Popsicles). These Socials are an excellent opportunity to meet and get to know better other students or parents at Clermont Elementary School. If you are interested in donating, please complete this form.

Silent Auction Volunteers!

We need volunteers to make the auction a success! Volunteer opportunities include requesting donated items in advance, set-up/decorations and clean up/breakdown. To inquire about volunteering, please click here.

Clermont Science Festival

Join the Clermont Elementary PTA on February 12 at 6:00 pm for the Clermont Science Festival.

Space is limited! Register by January 31! Register for the Science Festival!

We need your help! Volunteer to help with the Science Festival!

SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey

All FCPS families and middle and high school students have received an invitation to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available through Monday, February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!

Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families 📈

This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year. 

Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. They will be distributed by schools this month to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE. 

The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our schools and staff are committed to working with families to support every student to succeed at their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.

School Calendar
  • January 28: End of Second Quarter
  • January 28: Edison Pyramid Concert - 7:00 pm at Edison HS
  • January 29: Teacher Workday - Lunar New Year - No School
  • February 4: Strings Concert - 6:30 pm at Clermont ES
  • February 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • February 12: Science Festival - 6:00 pm
  • February 17: Presidents' Day - No School
  • February 28: Ramadan Begins (Sundown) - Religious and Cultural Observance
  • March 28: End of Third Quarter
  • March 31: Eid al-Fitr - No School
  • April 1: Teacher Workday - No School
  • April 12: First Evening of Passover - Religious and Cultural Observance
  • April 14-18: Spring Break - No School

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In This Issue Calendar Reminders

Lunar New Year falls at quarter end next Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students.

5th & 6th Grade Math Night CANCELLED

SCHEDULE UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to low sign-ups the 5th and 6th grade math night originally scheduled for tonight, January 21st, has been cancelled. Stay tuned for signup information for 3rd/4th grade math night!

PTA Silent Auction Registration is Now Open!

The highly popular Clermont Elementary PTA Silent Auction will return in 2025, and we are going back to the 80s!!!! The event will once again be held at the beautiful ALX atrium in Alexandria (on the corner of Washington and Duke Streets) on Saturday, March 8th at 6:00pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food, and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including enrichment programs, school field trips, classroom instructional supplies, new technology, assemblies, and more.  Please click on the "Tickets" tab to purchase your pass to this event and get excited for a totally tubular evening!

Purchase your tickets here: auctria.events/ClermontAuction2025!

Silent Auction Donation Item!

If you have season tickets to sporting events or the arts (plays, ballets, etc..), you can donate those items to be bid on! In addition, if you own a time share or vacation home you could donate a stay at the property as a live auction item. Do you have unused gift cards lying around? Those help too! If you are interested in donating, please complete this form or drop off items to the front office.

Silent Auction Children & Parent Socials!

Children & Parent Socials are parties hosted by a Clermont family/supporter where a specified number of “tickets” are sold at the auction at a set price on a first come basis. These can be for children or adults-only. Hosts set the details/themes of the party and contribute the costs of the event, so that full ticket price from the Social is donated to the Clermont PTA. Often times, Socials have multiple hosts to share the costs of the Social. In the past, there has usually been at least one Social offered per grade level (i.e. 2nd Grade Moms Night Out, 5th Grade Dads Poker, Kindergarten Parents Meet & Greet, 3rd Grade Boys Basketball, 1st Grade Paint and Popsicles). These Socials are an excellent opportunity to meet and get to know better other students or parents at Clermont Elementary School. If you are interested in donating, please complete this form.

Silent Auction Volunteers!

We need volunteers to make the auction a success! Volunteer opportunities include requesting donated items in advance, set-up/decorations and clean up/breakdown. To inquire about volunteering, please click here.

Clermont Science Festival

Join the Clermont Elementary PTA on February 12 at 6:00 pm for the Clermont Science Festival.

Space is limited! Register by January 31! Register for the Science Festival!

We need your help! Volunteer to help with the Science Festival!

School Calendar
  • January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School
  • January 24: Club & Candid Photo Day
  • January 28: End of Second Quarter
  • January 28: Edison Pyramid Concert - 7:00 pm at Edison HS
  • January 29: Teacher Workday - Lunar New Year - No School
  • February 4: Strings Concert - 6:30 pm at Clermont ES
  • February 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • February 12: Science Festival - 6:00 pm
  • February 17: Presidents' Day - No School
  • February 28: Ramadan Begins (Sundown) - Religious and Cultural Observance
  • March 28: End of Third Quarter
  • March 31: Eid al-Fitr - No School
  • April 1: Teacher Workday - No School
  • April 12: First Evening of Passover - Religious and Cultural Observance
  • April 14-18: Spring Break - No School

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The highly popular Clermont Elementary PTA Silent Auction will return in 2025, and we are going back to the 80s!!!! The event will once again be held at the beautiful ALX atrium in Alexandria (on the corner of Washington and Duke Streets) on Saturday, March 8th at 6:00 pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food, and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including enrichment programs, school field trips, classroom instructional supplies, new technology, assemblies, and more.  Please click on the "Tickets" tab to purchase your pass to this event and get excited for a totally tubular evening!

Purchase your tickets here!

We need volunteers to make the auction a success!

Silent Auction Volunteer Sign-Up

Watch this video from Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger all about the Silent Auction!  

FAQs

What is a Silent On-line Auction?  

A Silent On-line Auction is a fundraising event where the bidding and direct purchases are done electronically on your phone until the bidding closes. A link to the bidding site will be sent to you after you register for the auction.

How can I help make the auction a success? 

If you have season tickets to sporting events or the arts (plays, ballets, etc..), you can donate those items to be bid on! In addition, if you own a time share or vacation home you could donate a stay at the property as a live auction item. Do you have unused gift cards lying around? Those help too! If you are interested in donating, please complete this form or drop off items to the front office.

Do I have to dress up?   

This year’s event theme is an 80s Theme. Feel free to come comfortable or dress up. No dress code required.

What type of items will be auctioned?

Items in the past have included restaurant gift cards, tickets to plays, massages, fitness classes, adventure passes, vacation packages, just to name a few. The Auction will also offer Teacher/Clermont Experiences, and Socials.

What is a Social?

It is a party hosted by a Clermont family/supporter where a specified number of “tickets” are sold at the auction at a set price on a first come basis. Hosts set the details/themes of the party and contribute the costs of the event, so that full ticket price from the Social is donated to the Clermont PTA. Often times, Socials have multiple hosts to share the costs of the Social. In the past, there has usually been at least one Social offered per grade level (i.e. 2nd Grade Moms, 5th Grade Dads, Kindergarten Parents, 3rd Grade Boys Basketball, 1st Grade Paint and Popsicles). These Socials are an excellent opportunity to meet and get to know better other students or parents at Clermont Elementary School.

Questions? Please email: [email protected].

We hope to see you there!

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In This Issue Letter from Ms. Salata

Dear Clermont Families,

Wow! What a week! The nightly anticipation waiting for the “call” for school delay or closure is something I certainly hope is in the rear-view mirror. I hope that the extended winter break offered you some extra down time, and we were so happy to have the children back in the building today! Due to the closure this week, the teachers will not be sending out a Friday electronic newsletter, however please find a few flyers at the bottom of this email. Please note the change in the lunch menu for next week, and fingers crossed we return to a full day of school Monday!

Sincerely,

Ms. Salata

Revised Lunch Menu Next Week

Due to the snow days this week, the cafeteria will be serving a revised lunch menu next week. 

Cafeteria Menu January 13-17

Monday, January 13: Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla, Bean & Cheese Pupusa, Plantains

Tuesday, January 14: Chicken Tikka Masala w/ Rice, Chana Masala w/ Rice

Wednesday, January 15: Sweet Thai Chili Chicken wings with Roll, Sweet Thai Chili Chickenless Bites w/ Roll        

Thursday, January 16: BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Vegan Burger w/ BBQ Sauce on Bun

Friday, January 17: Turkey Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza

Calendar Reminders

As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students.

Last Call for Yearbook Cover Contest Submissions!

Due to the snow days this week, the Yearbook Cover Contest has been extended until next Wednesday! Submit your original artwork to the drop box in the front lobby by January 15, 2025!

Choose one of the below themes for your artwork:  

Option 1: Unlocking Greatness

Option 2: Clermont Eagles C.A.R.E (Cooperation, Acceptance, Responsibility, Effort)

Requirements: 

  • 8.5 x 11 inch
  • Portrait Orientation
  • Handmade Artwork (No digital artwork please)
  • Please write student's name and teacher on the back.
  • Please include the following on the cover: 
    • Clermont Elementary School
    • Year 2023-2024

The winning design will be featured on the front cover of the yearbook!

5th & 6th Grade Math Night

The Clermont PTA is hosting its 5th & 6th Grade Math Night on January 21, 2025 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the Clermont cafeteria.. Registration is free! 

The PTA needs many volunteers to make this event a success. Please consider donating your time. Thank you in advance! 

***Please note that all students must be accompanied by an adult when attending the Math Night.***

Volunteer for 5th & 6th Grade Math Night!

Register for 5th & 6th Grade Math Night!

School Calendar
  • January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day & Inauguration Day - No School
  • January 28: End of Second Quarter
  • January 29: Teacher Workday - Lunar New Year - No School
  • February 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm

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In This Issue Letter from Ms. Salata

Dear Clermont Families,

Winter Break is here! On behalf of all the staff at CES, I want to extend our best wishes for a joyful and relaxing winter break, as well as wishes for a peaceful transition into the New Year. May your break be filled with making great memories with your families and friends.

In order for our staff to rejuvenate and spend quality time with their families, I am asking them to disconnect from email over the Winter Break. Staff will be back online Monday, January 6. Wishing you a safe and happy break and we look forward to welcoming your children back in the new year!

Sincerely,

Ms. Salata, Principal

Calendar Reminder: Winter Break

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. The Clermont office will be closed over winter break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

This week the Clermont PTA treated staff with hot cocoa from The Little Well. It was a delicious midweek treat. Thank you to our amazing PTA!!!

⛄Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.

Bundle Up With Books Reading Challenge

Cozy up with a good book with Fairfax County Public Library until January 31st. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/reading-challenges/Winter-Reading to learn more about the Bundle Up With Books Reading Challenge! You can complete the challenge online using Beanstack on any device or you can pick up paper reading logs at any Fairfax Public Library. Prizes are awarded for all ages.

Yearbook Cover Contest

The yearbook cover contest is here! Submit your original artwork to the drop box in the front lobby from now until January 10, 2025. 

Choose one of the below themes for your artwork:  

Option 1: Unlocking Greatness

Option 2: Clermont Eagles C.A.R.E (Cooperation, Acceptance, Responsibility, Effort)

Requirements: 

  • 8.5 x 11 inch
  • Portrait Orientation
  • Handmade Artwork (No digital artwork please)
  • Please write student's name and teacher on the back.
  • Please include the following on the cover: 
    • Clermont Elementary School
    • Year 2023-2024

The winning design will be featured on the front cover of the yearbook!

5th & 6th Grade Math Night

The Clermont PTA is hosting its 5th & 6th Grade Math Night on January 21, 2025 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the Clermont cafeteria.. Registration is free! 

The PTA needs many volunteers to make this event a success. Please consider donating your time. Thank you in advance! 

***Please note that all students must be accompanied by an adult when attending the Math Night.***

Volunteer for 5th & 6th Grade Math Night!

Register for 5th & 6th Grade Math Night!

Members of Clermont's Military Kids Club made cards for service-members overseas as well as family members at their monthly meeting this week.

School Calendar
  • December 23-January 5: Winter Break - No School
  • January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day & Inauguration Day - No School
  • January 28: End of Second Quarter
  • January 29: Teacher Workday - Lunar New Year - No School
  • February 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm

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In This Issue PTA Bingo TONIGHT!

Join the Clermont PTA for Bingo Night TONIGHT, Friday, December 13th in the Clermont Cafeteria.  

  • Doors Open @ 6 pm
  • Game 1 @ 6:30 pm
  • Game 10 @ 8:00 pm 

Cookies and drinks will be served after Game 5!

RSVP for Bingo!

Counselor’s Corner Thank you!

I would like to say a big thank you to every family who donated towards our SCA Food Drive, and to every family who donated gift cards for others as well. We are so grateful for your support and generosity!

Counseling Lessons

During the month of December, students learned about Careers during Counseling Lessons. Each grade level learned a different aspect about careers, career education, or career planning.

In Kindergarten, we are learning about our interests and talents and how they are important to thinking about future careers.

In 1st Grade, we are learning about a variety of careers, and what careers might interest us in the future.

In 2nd Grade, we are learning about our values and character traits, and how those can help us think about careers that might be a good fit for us. 

In 3rd Grade, we are learning about our talents and interests, and a little about education planning for future careers that interest us. 

In 4th Grade, we are learning more in-depth about our interests and completing an interest survey. We will see how our unique interests work well with specific careers.

In 5th Grade, we are learning about Career Clusters. This is a way of grouping careers together and seeing how certain groups of careers match our interests and talents. 

In 6th Grade, we are reviewing Career Clusters and thinking about which Career Cluster would be a good fit for us. We are also working on some Mind Maps about our interests, values, character traits, and talents, and then writing about how all those things lead to potential career choices and academic planning as we head toward middle school. This work will all be saved in a Career Portfolio that will go with students to middle school next year, and help them as they continue to think and plan for their future careers.

Yearbook Cover Contest

The yearbook cover contest is here! Submit your original artwork to the drop box in the front lobby from now until January 10, 2025. 

Choose one of the below themes for your artwork:  

Option 1: Unlocking Greatness

Option 2: Clermont Eagles C.A.R.E (Cooperation, Acceptance, Responsibility, Effort)

Requirements: 

  • 8.5 x 11 inch
  • Portrait Orientation
  • Handmade Artwork (No digital artwork please)
  • Please write student's name and teacher on the back.
  • Please include the following on the cover: 
    • Clermont Elementary School
    • Year 2023-2024

The winning design will be featured on the front cover of the yearbook!

5th & 6th Grade Math Night

The Clermont PTA is hosting its 5th & 6th Grade Math Night on January 21, 2025 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the Clermont cafeteria.. Registration is free! 

The PTA needs many volunteers to make this event a success. Please consider donating your time. Thank you in advance! 

***Please note that all students must be accompanied by an adult when attending the Math Night.***

Volunteer for 5th & 6th Grade Math Night!

Register for 5th & 6th Grade Math Night!

December Soaring Eagle Nominations Now Open

Has a Clermont teacher or staff member gone above and beyond to make your child's day better and brighter? Nominate them for the Soaring Eagle Award! Every month, we celebrate Clermont Elementary School’s incredible teachers and staff who make a significant difference in the lives of our students. This is your chance to recognize their dedication and positive impact.

Nominate Your Soaring Eagle Here!

Let's celebrate the Clermont teachers and staff who make our school community shine! Nominations are due by the end of the month. 

For more information, visit the PTA website or contact Diane Lundin at [email protected].

Congratulations to November Soaring Eagle, Carin Blair!!! AAP News

Full-Time referrals for the spring screening cycle are due no later than this Sunday, December 15, 2024. A referral form is required for any student (grades 2-7) whose parent would like them screened for Full-Time services. Parents may also choose to submit:

  • the parent/guardian questionnaire
  • up to two pages of student work samples
  • Achievement test results (SOL scores already included)
  • Private ability test results (from a private, clinically licensed psychologist, or George Mason Cognitive Assessment Program)

These optional materials should be submitted to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Raechel Acosta, at [email protected] when submitting the referral form. Please contact Raechel Acosta with any questions you may have.

Your Best Chess Winter 2025 Session

Creating Brilliant Minds!

Jan. 14 - Mar. 4

Tuesdays from 7:45 - 8:45 am

To Register visit www.YourBestChess.com and find Clermont on the Classes page. 

For more information visit www.YourBestChess.com or call Dr. B at (240) 687-7655. 

Calendar Reminder: Winter Break

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

School Calendar
  • December 13: PTA Bingo Night, 6:00 pm
  • December 20: Spirit Day - Anything But a Backpack Day
  • December 23-January 5: Winter Break - No School
  • January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day & Inauguration Day - No School
  • January 28: End of Second Quarter
  • January 29: Lunar New Year - Observance Day/School in Session
  • February 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm

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