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In This Issue Clermont News

• Reminder: First Early Release on Monday
• FLE Parent Information Session
• Car Wash for a Cure
• Blue Star Welcome Week
• Advanced Academics News

PTA News

• Boosterthon Fun Run!
• Join Girls on the Run! (Grades 3-6)
• Odyssey of the Mind

FCPS News

• 🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Community News

• LMVSC Lacrosse Registration Open

School Calendar

• Calendar Spotlight: September

Deveney Does it Again! Check out our new hallway art. From the border to the hand-shape wing feathers, every Clermont student contributed to this colorful demonstration. Clermont Eagles Fly High! 🦅

Reminder: First Early Release on Monday

As a reminder, this Monday, September 16 is the first 3-hour early release of the school year. Clermont students will be dismissed at 12:50 pm. Those students who were 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.  

Please make sure your child knows how they are going home on Monday. If you have a change to their usual mode of transport, please notify the front office at (703) 921-2400.

The following dates are planned for Clermont’s Early Release Mondays throughout the school year: September 16, October 21, November 18, February 10, March 10, April 21, and May 12

For more information regarding the early release days please visit this site: Early Release Mondays website. Thank you for your help and understanding as we navigate this new FCPS initiative.

FLE Parent Information Session

Edison Pyramid Parents are invited to attend an optional Zoom session to learn about Family Life Education (FLE) lessons and materials. 

Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00-6:30 pm.

Edison Pyramid FLE Parent Information Session Link

Car Wash for a Cure

September 21 from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Clermont Bus Loop

Come get your car washed by some Clermont Educators to raise money for their participation in the 3-day, 60 mile walk for a Breast Cancer cure! 

Blue Star Welcome Week

Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community. 

Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 21 - September 29, 2024, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS

Advanced Academics News

New to County Full-Time Referrals

Are you new to FCPS? Are you interested in referring your child in grades 3-8 for Full-Time Advanced Academics services? Full-Time referrals for the fall screening cycle are due Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Full-Time referrals for all other students are due no later than Sunday, December 15, 2024. Please visit the FCPS AAP site for helpful information regarding the continuum of services and the referral process. For more information about all of the AAP services we offer, please visit your child’s Schoology course and look in the Advanced Academics Folder for the AAP Fall Newsletter. Use your ParentVUE login credentials to access Schoology. If you have any questions, please contact our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Raechel Acosta, at [email protected].

Elementary Parent/Guardian Information Meeting 

A parent information meeting focusing on the AAP levels of service and the Full-Time referral process will be held virtually on Monday, September 30th at 6PM. Our AART will provide information about levels of service and answer questions about the advanced academic continuum of services and the Full-Time screening process. You can access the virtual meeting on September 30th by clicking this link. This meeting will be recorded for those unable to attend. If you have any questions, please contact our AART, Raechel Acosta, at [email protected].

Boosterthon Fun Run!

The Boosterthon team arrived on campus this week! The students can already feel the energy and excitement that they bring to campus! If you haven't signed up yet, sign up today at MyBooster.com! 

Help us reach our goal of $30,000. If you sign up over the weekend you get a bonus keychain!

We also have the following incentives along the way:

• We’ve already reached our first incentive of 50% registration which means Ms. Salata and Ms. Younger will sing Karaoke for the students! 
• We’ve already raised over $8,000! If we reach $30,000 by the morning of the fun run Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger will participate in a unicorn race!  

We need your help to make this run a success! Do you want to come watch your student run? While you're there, help mark laps, give out water and check in volunteers. Sign up HERE to volunteer.

Join Girls on the Run! (Grades 3-6)

What is Girls on the Run (GOTR)?
GOTR is a positive youth development program for elementary school
students starting in grade 3. Participants will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity, and learn important lessons to last a lifetime! GOTR ends the season with a celebratory 5K event - open to friends and family! The program will run from September 23 - November 24.

Register Online: 
For fees, program information, and to register, visit www.gotrnova.org by September 17th. (Reduced rates are available for students who receive free and reduced lunch. Discounts available for multiple siblings and military families!)

Odyssey of the Mind Hey Clermont!

Do you like to write? Do you like to sing? Do you like to create things out of cardboard? Do you play an instrument? Do you like collaborating with friends?

Are you ready for an AMAZING creative adventure?

Odyssey of the Mind is a one-of-a-kind creative problem-solving program for K-12 students sponsored by the Clermont PTA. From October to March, teams work to solve a long-term problem, then present their solutions at a regional competition. Odyssey of the Mind also emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more. Each team develops their own unique solution and do ALL the work themselves, encouraged by parent coaches. There is a weekly commitment on a day and time that the team agrees upon. You’ll find more information at www.odysseyofthemind.com.

Check out last years Clermont award-winning team here!

Next steps: We will form teams within the next few weeks. The deadline to register is Friday, September 20th. Odyssey of the Mind Sign Up. 

Please join us at an informational Zoom meeting Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00pm. Any questions, please contact Jennifer Jones, the Clermont OOTM Coordinator at [email protected]

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

LMVSC Lacrosse Registration Open

Age Group: 3rd grade-6th grade boys and girls: $125
Dates: Oct. 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, Nov. 1st, 8th
TIME: 6:00-7:15pm
Location: Franconia Rec Park, 6601 Telegraph Rd.

www.lmvsc.org

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. 

School Calendar

• September 16: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
• September 20: Boosterthon Fun Run
• October 3: Rosh Hashanah - No School
• October 4: Teacher Workday - No School
• October 11: Yom Kippur - Observance Day/School in Session
• October 14: Indigenous Peoples Day/Teacher Workday - No School
• October 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
• October 24: Fall Picture Day
• October 31: End of First Quarter - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm 

Calendar Spotlight: September

• Attendance Awareness Month
• National Hispanic Heritage Month
• September 17: Constitution Day
• September 21-29 - Blue Star Welcome Week

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In This Issue Clermont News

• Advanced Academics News
• Military Kids Club Meet, Greet & Treat

PTA News

• Boosterthon Registration is Now Open!
• Join Girls on the Run! (Grades 3-6)
• Odyssey of the Mind

FCPS News

• Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance
• 2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities 

School Calendar

• Calendar Spotlight: September

Advanced Academics News

New to County Full-Time Referrals

Are you new to FCPS? Are you interested in referring your child in grades 3-8 for Full-Time Advanced Academics services? Full-Time referrals for the fall screening cycle are due Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Full-Time referrals for all other students are due no later than Sunday, December 15, 2024. Please visit the FCPS AAP site for helpful information regarding the continuum of services and the referral process. For more information about all of the AAP services we offer, please visit your child’s Schoology course and look in the Advanced Academics Folder for the AAP Fall Newsletter. Use your ParentVUE login credentials to access Schoology. If you have any questions, please contact our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Raechel Acosta, at [email protected].

Elementary Parent/Guardian Information Meeting 

A parent information meeting focusing on the AAP levels of service and the Full-Time referral process will be held virtually on Monday, September 30th at 6PM. Our AART will provide information about levels of service and answer questions about the advanced academic continuum of services and the Full-Time screening process. You can access the virtual meeting on September 30th by clicking this link. This meeting will be recorded for those unable to attend. If you have any questions, please contact our AART, Raechel Acosta, at [email protected].

Military Kids Club Meet, Greet & Treat

Military and State Department Connected Families are invited to join us on Thursday,  September 19th at 6 pm for a Military Kids Club Meet, Greet, & Treat in the Clermont Cafeteria. 

This event is intended to welcome and connect our military and state department families with each other and with our school. Free frozen treats will be provided! Please RSVP at the link below. 

Military Kids Club Meet, Greet, & Treat RSVP 

Boosterthon Registration is Now Open!

Clermont Elementary’s Fall Fundraiser, the Boosterthon Fun Run is back! The Booster team arrives on campus THIS WEEK September 12, 2024 to kick off the campaign! Help us boost our donations before they arrive!

Registration is open now at MyBooster.com! Sign your children up TODAY! This multi day, high energy event is a student favorite and culminates in a Fun Run!

Student Kick Off: September 12th

Fun Run: September 20th

Funds raised will be used to benefit all students at Clermont Elementary, including after school enrichment, math night, science night, school wide assemblies, teacher start up, field trips and the True Book Fair. Follow our social pages for updates on our fundraiser.

Students may obtain sponsors or donations and then redeem these pledges by running laps in a high octane and very fun event. Every student can participate and receives a free tee shirt whether they have received donations or not.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

FAQs about Boosterthon: 

What is the Clermont Fun Run? 

The Clermont Fun Run is a 9 day program and is this semester’s biggest fundraiser, taking place on 09/20/2024. Families will be getting donations for the laps their student completes at the Clermont Fun Run. Funds raised from this event go toward creating a new recreation area to benefit all students. Our goal is to raise $30,000.

How can families register their student(s)?

First, families log in or sign up on MYBOOSTER.COM. Then, families can register their student as a participant on MYBOOSTER.COM by searching for the school by name. Students get a FREE prize just for being registered. 

How can students get donations? 

Families can help connect students to sponsors by sharing their fundraising link on Facebook, through email, or even a text. Sponsors can enter and pay for those donations online through students’ fundraising link! 

Will my student really complete 30-35 laps? How big is the track? 

Yes, even kindergarteners! The Outdoor Fun Run track is about 1/16th of a mile, 1/4 the size of a normal high school track. The average student will complete 30-35 laps and will have a goal to complete at least 30 laps to help their school. The most any student will be counted for is 35 laps. 

Can students receive a prize for flat donations? 

Yes! All flat donations count toward donations and are rounded by 30 (the average student will complete over 30 laps. So, a $30 donation is the same as $1 per lap. A $60 donation is the same as $2 per lap, etc. 

What if families don’t have the Internet? 

If a student’s family does not have Internet access, families can use the Fundraising Guide to record all donations and send in the payment with the Fundraising Guide (if applicable). If students turn their donation and payment into their teacher, please make sure the student and teacher name are listed on the Fundraising Guide. 

How do sponsors pay? 

Sponsors will be prompted to pay online for all donations, even per lap donations. Sponsors will receive an email after the Clermont Fun Run with the amount of their payment based on how many laps were completed. 

Can I make a donation if I don’t want to pay online? 

YES! You can either turn in the payment for a donation listed on the Fundraising Guide, or you can request to turn off online payments for your account through our help desk on MYBOOSTER.COM. When is donation money due? Donation money is due within ONE WEEK after the event. Families have one week to collect their donations after the Clermont Fun Run. 

Can I write a check? 

For donations not made on MYBOOSTER.COM, you can still turn in cash or check. Please make checks out to: Clermont PTA

Join Girls on the Run! (Grades 3-6)

What is Girls on the Run (GOTR)?
GOTR is a positive youth development program for elementary school
students starting in grade 3. Participants will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity, and learn important lessons to last a lifetime! GOTR ends the season with a celebratory 5K event - open to friends and family! The program will run from September 23 - November 24.

Register Online: 
For fees, program information, and to register, visit www.gotrnova.org by September 17th. (Reduced rates are available for students who receive free and reduced lunch. Discounts available for multiple siblings and military families!)

Odyssey of the Mind Hey Clermont!

Do you like to write? Do you like to sing? Do you like to create things out of cardboard? Do you play an instrument? Do you like collaborating with friends?

Are you ready for an AMAZING creative adventure?

Odyssey of the Mind is a one-of-a-kind creative problem-solving program for K-12 students sponsored by the Clermont PTA. From October to March, teams work to solve a long-term problem, then present their solutions at a regional competition. Odyssey of the Mind also emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more. Each team develops their own unique solution and do ALL the work themselves, encouraged by parent coaches. There is a weekly commitment on a day and time that the team agrees upon. You’ll find more information at www.odysseyofthemind.com.

Check out last years Clermont award-winning team here!

Next steps: We will form teams within the next few weeks. The deadline to register is Friday, September 20th. Odyssey of the Mind Sign Up. 

Please join us at an informational Zoom meeting Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00pm. Any questions, please contact Jennifer Jones, the Clermont OOTM Coordinator at [email protected]

🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school. 

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities 

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30. 

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

School Calendar

• September 16: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
• September 20: Boosterthon Fun Run
• October 3: Rosh Hashanah - No School
• October 4: Teacher Workday - No School
• October 11: Yom Kippur - Observance Day/School in Session
• October 14: Indigenous Peoples Day/Teacher Workday - No School
• October 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
• October 31: End of First Quarter - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm 

Calendar Spotlight: September

• Attendance Awareness Month
• National Hispanic Heritage Month
• September 11: 9/11 Commemoration/Patriot Day
• September 17: Constitution Day
• September 21-29 - Blue Star Welcome Week

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The fourth grade team was all smiles as they welcomed students back last week! 

In This Issue Clermont News

• Labor Day
• Military Kids Club Meet, Greet & Treat
• Meet Clermont's Specialists
• Attendance Reporting

PTA News

• Boosterthon Registration is Now Open!
• PTA Back to School Celebration
• Tomorrow is the Last Day for Spiritwear Orders - Order Yours Today!
• Join Girls on the Run! (Grades 3-6)
• Odyssey of the Mind

Calendar Labor Day

As a reminder, Tomorrow, Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends.

Military Kids Club Meet, Greet & Treat

Military and State Department Connected Families are invited to join us on Thursday,  September 19th at 6 pm for a Military Kids Club Meet, Greet, & Treat in the Clermont Cafeteria. 

This event is intended to welcome and connect our military and state department families with each other and with our school. Free frozen treats will be provided! Please RSVP at the link below. 

Military Kids Club Meet, Greet, & Treat RSVP 

Meet Clermont's Specialists

Get to know the Specialists who will be teaching your children this year by viewing their video slideshow here! 

Attendance Reporting

Parents/Guardians may report absences via any of the methods below. 

• ParentVUE 
  • Beginning in the 24-25 school year, parents/legal guardians can submit full-day absences using ParentVUE. Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVUE. (This method replaces the previous online attendance form.)
• Attendance Line: 703-921-2424
• Attendance Email: [email protected]

When reporting a student's absence, please be specific about why your student will not attend school today. If reporting an ill student, include symptoms, especially if they have a fever, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, and/or cough. If your student has a diagnosis from a healthcare provider, please include that information.

Boosterthon Registration is Now Open!

Clermont Elementary’s Fall Fundraiser, the Boosterthon Fun Run is back! Registration is open now at MyBooster.com! Sign your children up TODAY! This multi day, high energy event is a student favorite and culminates in a Fun Run!

Student Kick Off: September 12th

Fun Run: September 20th

Funds raised will be used to benefit all students at Clermont Elementary, including after school enrichment, math night, science night, school wide assemblies, teacher start up, field trips and the True Book Fair. Follow our social pages for updates on our fundraiser.

Students may obtain sponsors or donations and then redeem these pledges by running laps in a high octane and very fun event. Every student can participate and receives a free tee shirt whether they have received donations or not.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

FAQs about Boosterthon: 

What is the Clermont Fun Run? 

The Clermont Fun Run is a 9 day program and is this semester’s biggest fundraiser, taking place on 09/20/2024. Families will be getting donations for the laps their student completes at the Clermont Fun Run. Funds raised from this event go toward creating a new recreation area to benefit all students. Our goal is to raise $30,000.

How can families register their student(s)?

First, families log in or sign up on MYBOOSTER.COM. Then, families can register their student as a participant on MYBOOSTER.COM by searching for the school by name. Students get a FREE prize just for being registered. 

How can students get donations? 

Families can help connect students to sponsors by sharing their fundraising link on Facebook, through email, or even a text. Sponsors can enter and pay for those donations online through students’ fundraising link! 

Will my student really complete 30-35 laps? How big is the track? 

Yes, even kindergarteners! The Outdoor Fun Run track is about 1/16th of a mile, 1/4 the size of a normal high school track. The average student will complete 30-35 laps and will have a goal to complete at least 30 laps to help their school. The most any student will be counted for is 35 laps. 

Can students receive a prize for flat donations? 

Yes! All flat donations count toward donations and are rounded by 30 (the average student will complete over 30 laps. So, a $30 donation is the same as $1 per lap. A $60 donation is the same as $2 per lap, etc. 

What if families don’t have the Internet? 

If a student’s family does not have Internet access, families can use the Fundraising Guide to record all donations and send in the payment with the Fundraising Guide (if applicable). If students turn their donation and payment into their teacher, please make sure the student and teacher name are listed on the Fundraising Guide. 

How do sponsors pay? 

Sponsors will be prompted to pay online for all donations, even per lap donations. Sponsors will receive an email after the Clermont Fun Run with the amount of their payment based on how many laps were completed. 

Can I make a donation if I don’t want to pay online? 

YES! You can either turn in the payment for a donation listed on the Fundraising Guide, or you can request to turn off online payments for your account through our help desk on MYBOOSTER.COM. When is donation money due? Donation money is due within ONE WEEK after the event. Families have one week to collect their donations after the Clermont Fun Run. 

Can I write a check? 

For donations not made on MYBOOSTER.COM, you can still turn in cash or check. Please make checks out to: Clermont PTA

Next Week: PTA Back to School Celebration

Please join us for the Clermont PTA Back to School Celebration! 

At the Clermont Playground

Thursday, September 5 from 5-7 pm

Free Pizza! Mobile Bookstore! Kona Ice Truck! 

Tomorrow is the Last Day for Spiritwear Orders - Order Yours Today!

It is time to place orders for Clermont Elementary Spiritwear! Spiritwear is great for school events, field trips and everyday use.

Ordering Deadline is Friday August 30, 2024. Absolutely NO ORDERS will be accepted after the deadline.

Click the link to see all the available options and to order: https://clermont2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Join Girls on the Run! (Grades 3-6)

What is Girls on the Run (GOTR)?
GOTR is a positive youth development program for elementary school
students starting in grade 3. Participants will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity, and learn important lessons to last a lifetime! GOTR ends the season with a celebratory 5K event - open to friends and family! The program will run from September 23 - November 24.

Register Online: 
For fees, program information, and to register, visit www.gotrnova.org by September 17th. (Reduced rates are available for students who receive free and reduced lunch. Discounts available for multiple siblings and military families!)

Odyssey of the Mind Hey Clermont!

Do you like to write? Do you like to sing? Do you like to create things out of cardboard? Do you play an instrument? Do you like collaborating with friends?

Are you ready for an AMAZING creative adventure?

Odyssey of the Mind is a one-of-a-kind creative problem-solving program for K-12 students sponsored by the Clermont PTA. From October to March, teams work to solve a long-term problem, then present their solutions at a regional competition. Odyssey of the Mind also emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more. Each team develops their own unique solution and do ALL the work themselves, encouraged by parent coaches. There is a weekly commitment on a day and time that the team agrees upon. You’ll find more information at www.odysseyofthemind.com.

Check out last years Clermont award-winning team here!

Next steps: We will form teams within the next few weeks. The deadline to register is Friday, September 20th. Odyssey of the Mind Sign Up. 

Please join us at an informational Zoom meeting Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00pm. Any questions, please contact Jennifer Jones, the Clermont OOTM Coordinator at [email protected]

Calendar

• August 30-September 2: Labor Day Break - No School
• September 5: PTA Back to School Celebration
• September 16: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
• October 3: Rosh Hashanah - No School
• October 4: Teacher Workday - No School
• October 11: Yom Kippur - Observance Day/School in Session
• October 14: Indigenous Peoples Day/Teacher Workday - No School
• October 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
• October 31: End of First Quarter - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

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5720 Clermont Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310  | Main Office: 703-921-2400
Attendance: 703-921-2424 | Web | Facebook | Instagram

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In This Issue Clermont News

• Letter From Ms. Salata 
• Meet Clermont's Specialists
• Early Release Mondays: Please Share Your Plans
• Back to School Night

PTA News

• Join Girls on the Run! (Grades 3-6)
• Order Your Clermont Spiritwear Today!
• PTA Back to School Celebration

FCPS News

• Transportation Patience and Safety
• Here Comes the Bus 
• Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

Calendar

Welcome Back Clermont Students! 

Letter From Ms. Salata

Dear Clermont Families,

What an incredible first week of school! The excitement for the return to school was felt by all, and it was clear that everyone was thrilled to check out their new classrooms and get to know their teachers. It was especially wonderful to meet so many new students from all over the world!

Thank you for entrusting your children to us. We are committed to providing them with a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where they can thrive every day. We look forward to seeing you at Back to School Night next week. If there is anything Mrs. Younger or I can do to support your family, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!

Ms. Salata, Principal

Meet Clermont's Specialists

Get to know the Specialists who will be teaching your children this year by viewing their video slideshow here! 

Early Release Mondays: Please Share Your Plans

FCPS will have seven (7) early release Mondays throughout the year. Clermont will dismiss at 12:50 pm on these days. Although students are encouraged to return home via their normal route, we understand there may be a childcare hardship for some families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it. 

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, we would like ALL Clermont families to complete this form for the first two early release Mondays on September 16 and October 21. (If you have multiple children enrolled at Clermont, please submit separate forms for each of them.) Our staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student. 

Thank you to the families who have already responded! For more information regarding the early release days please visit this site: Early Release Mondays Website. Thank you for your help and understanding as we navigate this new FCPS initiative.

Back to School Night

Back to School Night will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Session 1     6:00 pm

Session 2     6:50 pm

There are two sessions to accommodate parents with multiple children. Teachers will email additional details closer to the date of the event.

Note: this event is intended for parents/guardians only. Childcare is not provided.

Join Girls on the Run! (Grades 3-6)

What is Girls on the Run (GOTR)?
GOTR is a positive youth development program for elementary school
students starting in grade 3. Participants will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity, and learn important lessons to last a lifetime! GOTR ends the season with a celebratory 5K event - open to friends and family! The program will run from September 23 - November 24.

Register Online: 
For fees, program information, and to register, visit www.gotrnova.org by September 17th. (Reduced rates are available for students who receive free and reduced lunch. Discounts available for multiple siblings and military families!)

Order Your Clermont Spiritwear Today!

It is time to place orders for Clermont Elementary Spiritwear! Spiritwear is great for school events, field trips and everyday use.

Ordering Deadline is Friday August 30, 2024. Absolutely NO ORDERS will be accepted after the deadline.

Click the link to see all the available options and to order: https://clermont2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

PTA Back to School Celebration Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Clermont Playground - 5:00 pm

More details coming from the PTA soon! 

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Contact the Transportation Office at (703) 446-2150 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at (571) 423-2000. 

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.

🚍 Here Comes the Bus

Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer. 

Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.

To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus webpage for more information. (The FCPS school district code is 28982.)

Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback or questions to [email protected].

🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

Calendar

• August 28: Back to School Night (Sessions at 6:00 & 6:50 pm)
• August 30-September 2: Labor Day Break - No School
• September 5: PTA Back to School Celebration
• September 16: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
• October 3: Rosh Hashanah - No School
• October 4: Teacher Workday - No School
• October 9: Fall Picture Day
• October 11: Yom Kippur - Observance Day/School in Session
• October 14: Indigenous Peoples Day/Teacher Workday - No School
• October 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
• October 31: End of First Quarter - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm 

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In This Issue Clermont News

• Letter From Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger
• Back to School Night
• All Families: Please Complete the Afterschool Survey for Early Release Mondays
• Update Your Students Emergency Care and Health Information

PTA News

• Order Your Clermont Spiritwear Today!
• Clermont is a National PTA School of Excellence
• PTA Back to School Celebration

• Download the Box Tops App to earn money for Clermont!

FCPS News

• Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy
• Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights
• Prepare for Meals at School 

Calendar Letter From Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger

Dear Clermont Families,

On behalf of the entire staff at Clermont Elementary School we would like to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year! We hope you had a safe and relaxing summer vacation filled with enjoyment, and time with family and friends. We are excited to have students back filling our classrooms with their energy and enthusiasm for learning. It was wonderful to see so many smiling students at our Open House yesterday!

Our goal is to support and encourage each child to find, develop, and explore their talents and gifts. If there is something that may impact your child’s success or focus during the school day, please communicate this to your child’s teacher, the school counselor, either one of us, or any other staff member. We are all here to support you and your child in the pursuit of excellence.

The first day of school is Monday, August 19, 2024. Clermont doors will open daily at 8:50 am, and school begins promptly at 9:05 am. Dismissal is at 3:50 pm. On the first day of school, kindergarten families may enter through the exterior gym doors - just follow the directional signs out front. All other students who walk to school will enter through the front entrance. See you soon!

With Pride in Our Clermont Community,

Ms. Salata, Principal

Mrs. Younger, Assistant Principal

Back to School Night

Back to School Night will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Session 1     6:00 pm

Session 2     6:50 pm

There are two sessions to accommodate parents with multiple children. Teachers will email additional details closer to the date of the event.

All Families: Please Complete the Afterschool Survey for Early Release Mondays

The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it. 

Clermont's early release Mondays are scheduled for: September 16, October 21, November 18, February 10, March 10, April 21, and May 12. 

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form for each of your children who are enrolled at Clermont Elementary by Friday, August 16, 2024. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.

For more information regarding the early release days please visit this site: Early Release Mondays website. Thank you for your help and understanding as we navigate this new FCPS initiative.

Update Your Students Emergency Care and Health Information

All first day packets contain an Emergency Care Form and a Health Information Form for each of your enrolled children. Parents may either update and return these forms, or the enrolling parent may complete all updates online utilizing the Online Verification Update (OVU) packet, available in SIS ParentVUE. The Online Verification Update (OVU) packet allows parents to review and update phone numbers, emergency contacts, and health information (such as health conditions and immunizations) for students. (If an error displays, you may not be listed as the enrolling parent in our system. Please see Regulation 2240 for details on determination and responsibilities of the enrolling parent.)

Do not use the OVU packet if your address has changed or if you moved to another FCPS school. If you have moved, please contact our school registrar, Katie Simmons, at (703) 921-2400. 

Order Your Clermont Spiritwear Today!

It is time to place orders for Clermont Elementary Spiritwear! Spiritwear is great for school events, field trips and everyday use.

Ordering Deadline is Friday August 30, 2024. Absolutely NO ORDERS will be accepted after the deadline.

Click the link to see all the available options and to order: https://clermont2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Clermont is a National PTA School of Excellence

We are so proud that the Clermont PTA achieved the 2023-2025 National PTA School of Excellence designation for their work in the 2023-2024 school year to create an environment where families feel welcomed, included and empowered to support their children’s success. Please visit the PTA website at https://www.clermontpta.org/ or meet with the current PTA Board at Back to School Night to find out how you can get involved and support our PTA in the new school year!

PTA Back to School Celebration Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Clermont Playground - 5:00 pm

More details coming from the PTA soon! 

Download the Box Tops App to Earn Money for Clermont!

Did you know that each little Box Top counts as 10 cents for our school? Last school year we raised over $150. This year our goal is $500! With your help we know we can reach our goal! Visit this site for a list of products that have Box Tops on them. 

Once you've purchased your items open the app, take a picture of your receipt or upload a digital receipt and click submit. Box Tops does the rest.

Download the  Box Tops for Education app and follow the easy steps to register and select Clermont Elementary as your school.

Use referral code SZT10QPM to get extra points for Clermont! Everyone can download the app too! Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles...anyone you know can all help to earn for Clermont! 

Each time you go to a store and buy a Box Top product, please remember to scan your receipts so that our school can get credit.

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our [main office].

Prepare for Meals at School 

Parents/caregivers need to either provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meals. School breakfast for students costs $1.75. Lunch is $3.25 for elementary students. 

The best way to purchase meals and additional food items is to use MySchoolBucks. If you have not already, set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today. 

MySchoolBucks accounts can be set up to add money to the account automatically as needed, and families with multiple children can use the same MySchoolBucks account. 

Apply for Free and Reduced-Priced Meals

The application for free and reduced-priced meals is now available for the 2024-25 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price lunch last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.

Calendar

• August 19: First Day of School
• August 28: Back to School Night (Sessions at 6:00 & 6:50 pm)
• August 30-September 2: Labor Day Break - No School
• September 5: PTA Back to School Celebration
• September 16: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
• October 3: Rosh Hashanah - No School
• October 4: Teacher Workday - No School
• October 11: Yom Kippur - Observance Day/School in Session
• October 14: Indigenous Peoples Day/Teacher Workday - No School
• October 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
• October 31: End of First Quarter - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm 

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The Eaglegram: Your Source for Clermont Elementary News

On behalf of the entire staff at Clermont Elementary School, we would like to welcome you to the new school year! Please be sure to check your email every Friday for the Eaglegram, our weekly newsletter. Important announcements, calendar dates, and school news will be included in this newsletter.

If you have additional email addresses that you would like to receive this newsletter, or family/friends/caretakers that would like to stay up to date on school news as well, they can sign up at this link by selecting "Clermont Elementary News and Announcements" under the Elementary School dropdown. 

If you would like to receive the Eaglegram in Spanish, you can sign up online, by selecting the Clermont Elementary topic "Clermont ES noticias y anuncios en español."

Prepare for Meals at School 

Parents/caregivers need to either provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meals. School breakfast for students costs $1.75. Lunch is $3.25 for elementary students. 

The best way to purchase meals and additional food items is to use MySchoolBucks. If you have not already, set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today. 

MySchoolBucks accounts can be set up to add money to the account automatically as needed, and families with multiple children can use the same MySchoolBucks account. 

Apply for Free and Reduced-Priced Meals

The application for free and reduced-priced meals is now available for the 2024-25 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price lunch last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.

Plan Ahead for Scheduled Early Release Mondays

The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it. 

Clermont's early release Mondays are scheduled for: September 16, October 21, November 18, February 10, March 10, April 21, and May 12. 

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form for each of your children who are enrolled at Clermont Elementary by Friday, August 16, 2024. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.

For more information regarding the early release days please visit this site: Early Release Mondays website. Thank you for your help and understanding as we navigate this new FCPS initiative.

Get Involved with the Clermont PTA

The simple act of joining the Clermont PTA provides instant financial support for our students! It's also a great way to stay informed about what's happening at school, and connect in meaningful ways. Become a member today!

Clermont PTA Board

President: Lisa Marie Czop

Secretary: Diane Lundin 

Treasurer: Andy Kean    

VP - Fundraising: Meagan Tiedemann 

VP - Outreach: Lynn Krolowitz          

VP - Enrichment: Deanna Tomanelli    

New Language Arts Curriculum

You may have already heard that elementary school teachers across the county have been learning about a new Language Arts Curriculum this summer. FCPS has continued to improve its approach to reading over the last several years through our Equitable Access to Literacy (EAL) plan, and we are looking forward to using the new materials at Clermont this year to help achieve our division goal of having all students reading on grade level by third grade. Reading by third grade is one of the measures of Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence in our 2023-30 Strategic Plan. 

By focusing on foundational skills for our young readers and literacy intervention for upper grades, FCPS has made significant progress toward narrowing the achievement gaps in this critical skill. Visit the two links above to find out more information about the new Language Arts curriculum and the Strategic Plan.

Clermont Open House

Students will receive teacher assignments when you arrive at Open House

Open House will be:

Thursday, August 15, 2024

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Last Names A - L

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Last Names M - Z

PTA Kindergarten Meet and Greet

Kindergarten families are welcome to come join PTA, Clermont Principals, and Kindergarten Staff as we cool off with popsicles and welcome our new kindergarten students to Clermont ES!

Thursday, August 15, 2024

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm (after Open House) 

Clermont playground behind the school

 

First Day of School

The first day of school is Monday, August 19, 2024. Doors open at 8:50 am, and school starts promply at 9:05 am. Dismissal is at 3:50 pm.

Back to School Night

Back to School Night will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Session 1     6:00 pm

Session 2     6:50 pm

There are two sessions to accommodate parents with multiple children. Teachers will email additional details closer to the date of the event.

Save the Date PTA Back to School Celebration Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Clermont Playground - 5:00 pm

More details coming from the PTA soon! 

School Supplies

School supply lists are available by grade level on the Clermont website located here: Clermont School Supplies 

There is still time to order school supplies! You can purchase pre-packaged supplies from Campus Survival that will be delivered directly to Clermont, at this link:  https://www.campussurvivalkits.com/clermont 

Calendar

• August 15: Open House (A-L: 2:00-2:45 pm / M-Z 3:00-3:45 pm)
• August 15: Kindergarten Meet & Greet (Playground, 2:30-5:00 pm)
• August 19: First Day of School
• August 28: Back to School Night (Sessions at 6:00 & 6:50 pm)
• August 30-September 2: Labor Day Break - No School
• September 5: PTA Back to School Celebration
• September 16: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
• October 3: Rosh Hashanah - No School
• October 4: Teacher Workday - No School
• October 11: Yom Kippur - Observance Day/School in Session
• October 14: Indigenous Peoples Day/Teacher Workday - No School
• October 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
• October 31: End of First Quarter - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm 

FCPS School Year Calendar

Link to the FCPS 2024-2025 School Year Calendar: 2024-25 FCPS School Year Calendar

Please note that the link above does not include the elementary early release Mondays, which vary by region.

Clermont's early release Mondays are scheduled for: September 16, October 21, November 18, February 10, March 10, April 21, and May 12. Clermont will dismiss at 12:50 pm on these dates. 

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Link to 2024-2025 School Year Calendar 2024-25 FCPS School Year Calendar

 

Clermont Open House

Students will receive teacher assignments when you arrive at Open House

Open House will be:

Thursday, August 15, 2024

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Last Names A - L

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Last Names M - Z

 

PTA Kindergarten Meet and Greet

Kindergarten families are welcome to come join PTA, Clermont Principals, and Kindergarten Staff as we cool off with popsicles and welcome our new kindergarten students to Clermont ES!

Thursday, August 15, 2024

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm (after Open House) 

Clermont playground behind the school

 

First Day of School

The first day of school is Monday, August 19, 2024. Doors open at 8:50 am, and school starts promply at 9:05 am. Dismissal is at 3:50 pm.

 

PTA Back to School Celebration

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Clermont Playground

More information will follow from PTA

 

School Supplies

School supply lists are available by grade level on the Clermont website located here Clermont School Supplies 

You can also purchase pre-packaged supplies from Campus Survival that will be delivered directly to Clermont at this link https://www.campussurvivalkits.com/clermont 

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School Supply Deadline Extended!

Campus Survival has extended the deadline to order school supplies to July 31. You can avoid the chaos in the stores by ordering your student's supply kit with the click of the mouse! Competitive pricing and supplies that meet the exact needs of the school mean you can spend more time enjoying the last days of summer and less time searching for the correct color folder and matching notebook. Order your school supplies today at: www.campussurvivalkits.com/clermont

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Reminder: Early Release Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 12 is the last day of the 2023-24 school year, and students will be dismissed two hours early. Clermont will dismiss at 1:50 pm. 

The first day of the 2024-25 school year will be August 19. 

See the complete school year calendar: https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar 

Summer Office Hours:

From June 18 – August 2 the office hours will be Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. The office will be closed June 17, June 19, and July 3-5. We will return to the normal office hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm on Monday, August 5.

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In This Issue Clermont News

• Letter From Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger
• Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
• Summer Office Hours
• Order Your SY24-25 School Supplies Today!
• School Health Room Medication Pick Up

PTA News

• The PTA Needs You!

FCPS News

• SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE by June 12
• Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation

Calendar

• Calendar Spotlight

Letter From Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger

Dear Clermont Families,

As we finish up the fabulous 2023-2024 school year, thank you for trusting us with your wonderful children! It has been a great year watching your children grow and flourish. On behalf of the staff at Clermont, we wish you and your families a wonderful summer break. For those of you who like to plan ahead the school supply list is posted on our website. If you choose to order school supplies, which will be delivered right to your child’s desk before the first day of school, the link is School Supplies. This will be the last Eaglegram of the 2023-24 school year. However, please stay tuned for more updates coming over the summer about the 2024-25 school year.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer!

Warmly,

Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger, Principals

Clermont students gave former Clermont graduating seniors a big round of applause yesterday during our annual Alumni Walk.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!  

Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)

The last day of the 2023-24 school year is Wednesday, June 12, and students will be dismissed early. Clermont will dismiss at 1:50 pm. 

Plan ahead and check out 2024-2025 calendar: https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar 

Summer Office Hours

From June 18 – August 2 the office hours will be Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. The office will be closed June 17, June 19, and July 3-5. We will return to the normal office hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm on Monday, August 5.

Reminder: All library books were due May 29th. Please return all library books!

Order Your SY24-25 School Supplies Today!

In cooperation with the Clermont PTA, Campus Survival Kits has assembled kits of all necessary supplies for one low price!

Avoid the stores and get all the supplies you need! Your child’s supplies will be delivered in a custom Clermont Elementary drawstring backpack directly to their classroom by the first day of school. 

Get a head start on the 2024-25 school year by pre-purchasing your child’s school supplies!

ORDER ONLINE BY JULY 15!

www.campussurvivalkits.com/clermont

School Health Room Medication Pick Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site  on  the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

If you have any questions, please contact our school health room aide, Tina Buckingham, at [email protected], or our school public health nurse, Hassan Sesay at [email protected].

This week during our school-wide morning meeting we celebrated Paula Treger, who will be retiring after almost 27 years as a counselor at Clermont Elementary. We will miss you Mrs. Treger!!!!

The PTA Needs You!

As we approach the end of the school year, we are still in search of a Vice President of Enrichment for the 2024-2025 school year. If we are unable to find one, we will have to say goodbye to some school-favorite events such as International Festival, Science Festival, Math Nights, and more. We need your help! Whomever fills this role will not work alone - they will have support from event chairs, committee members, fellow board members, and school admin & staff! But without a board member to oversee these efforts, we will be unable to continue to plan these events for the upcoming school year. 

Here is what is required from this role:

* Attend (1) virtual board meeting per month

* Attend (4) virtual or in-person membership meetings per year

* Oversee committee/event chairs for activities and groups that fall under this role, including:

• International Festival
• Science Festival
• Math Nights
• Veteran's Day
• Odyssey of the Mind
• Learning Garden
• Run at Recess

If you are willing to assist in joining our board, please reach out as soon as possible to [email protected]. We will vote on Monday, June 10th to elect the new board for the school year. Thank you!

Recently, Clermont kindergarteners collaborated with sculpture students at Edison High School. The kindergarteners imagined and drew monsters, while the Edison sculpture students brought them to life with clay. On June 6th, students from both schools displayed their works during a special art show in the Clermont cafeteria.

📈 SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE by June 12

Families can find Standards of Learning (SOL) reports for spring testing in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section on or before the last day of school. Log in to your ParentVUE account to access the following:

• For all students, the official SOL Score Report with overall and reporting category performance for all spring tests.
• For grade 3-8 students, the SOL Growth Parent Report shows performance over time for state reading and math tests completed this school year.

Visit the FCPS website for additional information about spring assessment reporting practices and timelines.

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.

Running at Recess celebrated the end of the school year with awards and popsicles. Congratulations runners!

Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation

The Family Resource Center (FRC) has a list of dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel. 

They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities. 

Learn more by calling 703-204-3941, emailing [email protected], or visiting the FRC webpage.

Calendar

• June 12: Last Day of School - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm
• 17: Eid al-Adha 
• 19: Juneteenth
• August 19: First Day of 2024-25 School Year
• August 30-September 2: Labor Day Break - No School

Calendar Spotlight - June

• Caribbean American Heritage Month
• LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
• June 7: Gun Violence Awareness Day (Wear Orange)

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In This Issue Clermont News

• Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
• School Health Room Medication Pick Up

PTA News

• The PTA Needs You!

FCPS News

• 🚌 Shift Gears Into a New Career at the FCPS Bus Driver Job Fair
• 🏫 Make a “SUB”stantial Difference in FCPS

Calendar

• Calendar Spotlight

Field Day Fun! 

Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)

The last day of the 2023-24 school year is Wednesday, June 12, and students will be dismissed early. Clermont will dismiss at 1:50 pm. 

Plan ahead and check out 2024-2025 calendar: https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar 

Reminder: All library books were due May 29th. Please return all library books!

School Health Room Medication Pick Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site  on  the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

If you have any questions, please contact our school health room aide, Tina Buckingham, at [email protected], or our school public health nurse, Hassan Sesay at [email protected].

Students cool off and get creative during an indoor field day activity. 

The PTA Needs You!

As we approach the end of the school year, we are still in search of a Vice President of Enrichment for the 2024-2025 school year. If we are unable to find one, we will have to say goodbye to some school-favorite events such as International Festival, Science Festival, Math Nights, and more. We need your help! Whomever fills this role will not work alone - they will have support from event chairs, committee members, fellow board members, and school admin & staff! But without a board member to oversee these efforts, we will be unable to continue to plan these events for the upcoming school year. 

Here is what is required from this role:

* Attend (1) virtual board meeting per month

* Attend (4) virtual or in-person membership meetings per year

* Oversee committee/event chairs for activities and groups that fall under this role, including:

• International Festival
• Science Festival
• Math Nights
• Veteran's Day
• Odyssey of the Mind
• Learning Garden
• Run at Recess

If you are willing to assist in joining our board, please reach out as soon as possible to [email protected]. We will vote on Monday, June 10th to elect the new board for the school year. Thank you!

🚌 Shift Gears Into a New Career at the FCPS Bus Driver Job Fair

The Office of Transportation Services will host a bus driver job fair Friday, June 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Stonecroft Transportation Center. Driving for FCPS is a great opportunity for stay-at-home parents, retirees, college students, and career switchers to earn income with benefits. No registration is needed. Apply today! Questions? Call 571-423-3000 or email [email protected].

🏫 Make a “SUB”stantial Difference in FCPS

FCPS is always looking for kind and caring substitute teachers and substitute instructional assistants to ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers and instructional assistants need to be out of the classroom. FCPS substitutes provide consistency and continuity for our students and make a “SUB”stantial difference in our schools! Learn more at www.fcps.edu/careers/career-opportunities/substitute-teaching. 

Fifth graders participate in the 'Operation Safe Passage' activity during their field trip to the National Museum of the United States Army. 

Calendar

• June 4: Strings Concert, 7:00 pm @ Edison HS
• June 6: Evening Band Concert, 6:00 pm @ Clermont ES 
• June 12: Last Day of School - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm
• 17: Eid al-Adha 
• 19: Juneteenth
• August 19: First Day of 2024-25 School Year

Calendar Spotlight - June

• Caribbean American Heritage Month
• LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
• June 7: Gun Violence Awareness Day (Wear Orange)

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