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Picture Day Photos Have Arrived!Photos and proofs from Lifetouch have arrived. If you ordered photos please stop by Clermont ES on Monday, March 1st between the hours of 11:30 am – 1:00 pm to pick them up. Families who did not already order photos were sent a proof of their child’s picture. It’s not too late to pick up your proof on March 1st between 11:30 and 1:00 and order pictures. Lifetouch sent the ordering information with the proof. If you have any questions please email Lisa Gibson at lmgibson@fcps.edu.
Glasses for the MassesDonate your used prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses! Help a local Boy Scout with his Eagle Scout project by donating used prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses for the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club. Drop off your used prescription glasses in the Clermont vestibule 8:30am-3:30pm Tuesdays-Fridays through March 10.
Thank you for helping our community serve others around the world!
Questions? Contact Tama Quaid: tdquaid@fcps.edu
Health Screening Commitment Form Required Prior to Student Return to School BuildingsAll parents/caregivers of in-person students will be sent letters that contain a Health Screening Commitment Form prior to their return to school date. This form must be completed before students re-enter school buildings. This document confirms that a parent, caregiver, or guardian will complete a daily health screening and will keep students home when they are ill.
The Health Commitment form can be submitted electronically through ParentVUE (PVUE) (preferred) or via hard copy. If you have not yet created a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact Katie Simmons at kesimmons@fcps.edu for an activation code. PDFs of the form and all available translations can also be found online here: https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/student-health-and-safety-guidance-document
Current 5th and 6th Grade PatrolsPatrol Meeting Monday, March 1st at Noon.
Mrs. Velishka will share new walker stations, safety protocols, announce officers, and answer any questions you have. All patrols should attend this meeting.
On Monday, March 8th, bus roles and responsibilities will be covered. All bus patrols should attend this meeting.
These meetings will be recorded and put in the Clermont Safety Patrol Classroom for your viewing if you can’t attend the meeting.
Interested in Becoming a Patrol?
At this time, we may have openings for additional patrols on certain buses, or as walker patrols. If your child is interested, and is a fifth or sixth grader, please have them email Mrs. Velishka at tvelishka@fcps.edu.
Counselor's CornerOur classroom lessons during March will focus on the following topics:
Kindergarten- Identifying bullying behaviors. Exploring and practicing prevention and intervention strategies.
1st grade- Continuing to explore and practice bully prevention and intervention strategies.
2nd grade- Identifying bullying behaviors. Practicing prevention and intervention strategies.
3rd grade- Continuing to learn and practice test taking strategies.
4th grade- Respecting boundaries and personal space. This is the second lesson in the FCPS 4th grade harassment lesson series.
5th grade- Understanding boundaries and perspectives. This is the first lesson in the FCPS 5th grade harassment lesson series (correction from last month’s Eagle Gram- In February, we focused on learning about study strategies that matched our personal learning styles.)
6th grade- FCPS Mandatory Sexual Harassment Lessons March 5-10, 2021.(Opt-Out information was previously shared with parents via email.)
If you or your child would like to make an appointment with the counselor, please email us OR submit this referral form and we will contact you. Mrs. Treger (pmtreger@fcps.edu) & Mrs. Manzo (mlmanzo@fcps.edu) - School Counselors
Spirit Wear SaleShow your school spirit by picking up some Clermont SPIRIT WEAR! Tees and Sweatshirts are available for kids and adults. All orders must be placed by Wednesday, March 3rd.
Order your Clermont SPIRIT WEAR here!
Technology ResourcesFCPS has developed multiple resources that can help with basic technology issues to support learning at home.
- If there is a problem with your Clermont issued laptop, you may enter a support request ticket via the Parent and Student IT Portal.
- FCPS' Parent Technology Resource page includes tip sheets in multiple languages that provide answers to basic questions about FCPS technologies.
- FCPS’ YouTube channel has videos on basic technology topics that highlight some of the key FCPS tools, such as Google and Blackboard. These videos are designed to provide solutions for quick, simple questions.
- Broader inquiries about FCPS programs or resources for families may be directed to the Parent Resource Center at 703-204-3941, or use one of our eight Parent Information Phone Lines for information in multiple languages.
Draft calendars for the 2021-22 school year were developed with a focus on instruction and learning time for students. The School Board will vote on the calendars at their regular meeting on Thursday, March 4. View the draft calendars.
Upcoming EventsMarch 5: 2-hour Early Release
March 9 & 11: Grades 1-2 In-Person Students Return to School
March 8: Staff Development Day - No School
March 16 & 18: Grades 3-6 In-Person Students Return to School
March 26: End of 3rd Quarter- 2-hour Early Release
March 26: Pajama Day
March 27: Passover Begins
March 29 - April 2: Spring Break - No School
April 2: Good Friday
April 5: Teacher Workday - No School
April 12: Ramadan Begins
April 27: Theravada New Year
Note: Although FCPS previously stated early release days would be all virtual, that has now changed. In-person students will report to school on their scheduled days even if they fall on early release days.
2020-21 Standard School Year Calendar.
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