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To kick off the year, Clermont students show their school spirit during a positive behavior pep rally. A Toy Story theme was used to highlight the Clermont’s C.A.R.E. character traits: Cooperation, Acceptance, Responsibility, and Effort.

Fun Run Weekend Challenge

Hello Clermont Families!

Thank you all so much for supporting Clermont Elementary School’s Fun Run. This weekend your children have been issued a Weekend Challenge! Check out FunRun.com for the details. Thank you again for supporting our school!

Fall Picture Day

Fall Picture Day will take place next week on Wednesday, September 18th. These pictures will be used for the school yearbook. Pictures can be ordered in advance at mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID: HJ229030Q0

Fall picture make ups will be held on November 21st for any students absent on picture day or in need of retakes.

Fourth graders in Mrs. Slack’s class learn to program with Micro:bit in the library with Mrs. Cangro and Mrs. Acosta.

Order Your Birthday Books Today!

The Clermont Library is excited to continue our “Birthday Book” program! Our library collection has so many beautiful books purchased and dedicated by students and parents. Your generosity has benefited our students, staff, and library collection. This is an excellent way for you and the Clermont Library to celebrate your child’s birthday all year long.

This year, we have purchased a collection of books based on curriculum content, student requests, and professional recommendations, as well as favorite titles and new titles by award winning authors. Children choosing to participate in the “Birthday Book” program will select a book from this collection, and a special bookplate with the child’s name and birthday will be placed inside the cover. The book is processed for library circulation and is checked out to the child for a month, after which it is displayed in our special "Birthday Books" section. There is a flat $18.00 donation for each book. Children with summer birthdays are invited to come in during their “half birthday” month. Books can also be presented for special occasions.

If you would like to honor your child in this distinctive way, please complete the “Birthday Book” google form and provide payment via MySchoolBucks.com by finding Birthday Book within the featured items of the school store category.

Birthday Book orders and payment are due no later than October 15, 2010.

Questions: Contact Kannan Cangro, Clermont Librarian, at 703-921-2400.

Free Tutoring @ Richard Byrd Library

GIVE Youth is offering free tutoring sessions at Richard Byrd Library beginning October 5th.

Who: Elementary school students

What: Free tutoring by high school students

Where: Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St, Springfield, VA 22150

When: Saturdays (starts on 10/5, 2:30-4:30 pm)

Why: This is a FREE and fun way to stay ahead in the classroom!

How: Register online at giveyouth.org or email GIVE Youth for more information.

Library Volunteers Needed!

It’s the second week of school and the kids are emptying the shelves to fuel their minds. With that said we need your help with checking in and checking out books. We have time gaps that we need help filling, this a weekly commitment. Send us an email with questions and or to let us know when you can help. We could especially use help on the following days/times but we can accommodate your schedule as well. Our Clermont librarian Mrs. Cangro is ready for another fantastic year!

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and Friday early afternoon.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings after student arrival.

We would love help from you at any time.

Email: Amber Finnegan and Erica Calflin: jeeper331@yahoo.com

Mrs. Cangro: kncangro@fcps.edu

Fourth grader Elise gives Micro:bit a big thumbs up!

Advanced Academics Parent Information Coffee

Please join our Advanced Academics Resource teacher, Raechel Acosta, for coffee and doughnuts on Tuesday, September 17th at 9:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. This will be an informational meeting for all families with students in grades K-6 regarding the Advanced Academics Program. At this meeting, you will learn about the programs and continuum of services we offer here at Clermont, as well as what services the county offers. We will also discuss the Level IV referral process and testing and identification timelines. If you have any questions, please contact Raechel Acosta at rbacosta@fcps.edu.

Café de Información de Recursos Académicos Avanzados para Padres

Únase a nuestra maestra de Recursos Académicos Avanzados, Raechel Acosta, para tomar café y donas el martes 17 de septiembre a las 9:00 a.m. en la cafetería. Esta será una reunión informativa para todas las familias con estudiantes en los grados K-6 con respecto al Programa Académico Avanzado. En esta reunión, aprenderá sobre los programas y la continuidad de los servicios que ofrecemos aquí en Clermont, como sobre los servicios que ofrece el condado. También discutiremos el proceso de referencia del Nivel IV y los plazos de prueba e identificación. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Raechel Acosta en rbacosta@fcps.edu.

Upcoming Workshops at the Parent Resource Center Moving on to Life in the Community: A Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities

Don’t miss this FREE Resource Fair for students with disabilities and their parents!

Learn about vocational, residential, leisure, recreational, independent living and advocacy options. This resource fair is for all individuals requiring ongoing employment and community support services after graduation.

6:30-6:45 p.m. Registration - Participants and Adult Service Providers
6:45-7:15 p.m. Overview Presentation (Little Theater)
7:15-8:45 p.m. Adult Service Provider Fair/Exhibits (Cafeteria)
Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 6:30-8:45 p.m. at Lake Braddock SS

Dyslexia Open House

Browse exhibit tables and learn about next steps for FCPS students with dyslexia.

Thursday, October 24, 2019, 10-11 a.m.

Upcoming Events

September 17: AAP Parent Information Coffee (9:00 am)

September 18: Fall Picture Day

September 19: Fun Run

September 23: PTA Watch D.O.G.S. Pizza Night (6:30 pm)

October 14: Schools Closed - Columbus Day

5720 Clermont Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310 | Main Office: 703-921-2400
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Correction: The previous email stated the the wrong day of the week for the Fun Run. The Fun Run will be held on Thursday, September 19.

September 11th Freedom Flag Freedom Flags Ordered for Every School to Commemorate September 11

September 11, 2019 marks the 18th anniversary of terrorist attacks on American soil, killing 3,000 people in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. To commemorate this historic event, Section 1-510 of the Code of Virginia officially designates the Freedom Flag as the official Flag of Remembrance of September 11, 2001.

A Freedom Flag has been ordered for every school in FCPS. Each school is asked to display the Freedom Flag on Wednesday, September 11.

Designed by a Virginian, the Freedom Flag features ten elements in a red, white, and blue design commemorating all who lived and died on that tragic day.

More information about the flag is available from the Freedom Flag Foundation, a non-profit public charity created to oversee the distribution of the Freedom Flag to schools, colleges, and universities.

Tonight: Back to School Night

Clermont’s Back To School Night is tonight! There will be two sessions, listed below. There will be a PTA meeting right before BTSN starts. Please note that Kinder, 3rd and 4th grades are doing team presentations so please look for information directly from those teachers regarding their presentations.

PTA Meeting in the cafeteria from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Session 1 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Session 2 7:20 pm – 7:50 pm

We hope to see everyone at BTSN!

Clermont Fun Run

Dear Clermont Families,

Clermont kicked off yesterday with an exciting Pep Rally to introduce our Boosterthon, and we are thrilled about this year’s program! We’ve asked the fundraising experts at Booster to power our two-week Clermont Elementary School Fun Run program, making our fundraising simpler, more profitable, and more FUN. Our Clermont Elementary School Fun Run includes EVERY student in a fun, fitness event that focuses on character while helping our school raise much-needed funds.

This year, our entire school is raising funds for School Programs. Our goal is to raise $25,000, and we need YOUR help!

Here’s how you can support Clermont Elementary School:

Register your student on funrun.com by searching “Clermont Elementary School.” Once you do, your student will receive a FREE GIFT just for being registered. Then, use funrun.com to log pledges for your child.
Reach out to sponsors. Every student’s goal is to connect with 10 sponsors. And with funrun.com’s smart sharing tools, reaching out to sponsors is easier than ever. The easiest way to get pledges is to simply click the Facebook share button on your student’s pledge page. Plus, with a few clicks you can create a custom Student Star Video to share on social media. You can also use the Easy Emailer to connect with friends and family. As you gather pledges, be sure to record each sponsor’s e-mail address so they have the opportunity to easily pay for your student’s pledge online via credit card.
Ask your child about the MindSpark: Wild West Character Lesson of the Day! This year’s theme combines S.T.E.A.M skills with character-building. In this thrilling Sci-Fi-Western theme, your students and the MindSpark kids must compete in six “Character Duels” to rescue Dr. Shock. Along the way, they’ll learn about Honesty, Gratitude, Generosity, Kindness, and Humility. Join along by watching the fun character videos with your child on funrun.com.
Come to the Clermont Elementary School Fun Run on Thursday, 9/19/2019! All students are included in the Clermont Fun Run, regardless of financial participation. Remember, students will be running 30-35 laps, and we would love for you to come out and cheer!

Thank you for supporting our school!

Sincerely,

Clermont PTA and Staff

Upcoming Events

Tonight: September 11: PTA Introduction (6:00-6:30 pm)

Tonight: September 11: Back to School Night (6:45-7:50 pm)

September 17: AAP Parent Information Coffee (9:00 am)

September 18: Fall Picture Day

September 19: Fun Run

September 23: PTA Watch D.O.G.S. Pizza Night (6:30 pm)

October 14: Schools Closed - Columbus Day

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

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September 11th Freedom Flag Freedom Flags Ordered for Every School to Commemorate September 11

A Freedom Flag has been ordered for every school in FCPS. Each school is asked to display the Freedom Flag on Wednesday, September 11.

Designed by a Virginian, the Freedom Flag features ten elements in a red, white, and blue design commemorating all who lived and died on that tragic day.

Tonight: Back to School Night

PTA Meeting in the cafeteria from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Session 1 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Session 2 7:20 pm – 7:50 pm

We hope to see everyone at BTSN!

Clermont Fun Run

Dear Clermont Families,

This year, our entire school is raising funds for School Programs. Our goal is to raise $25,000, and we need YOUR help!

Here’s how you can support Clermont Elementary School:

Register your student on funrun.com by searching “Clermont Elementary School.” Once you do, your student will receive a FREE GIFT just for being registered. Then, use funrun.com to log pledges for your child.
Reach out to sponsors. Every student’s goal is to connect with 10 sponsors. And with funrun.com’s smart sharing tools, reaching out to sponsors is easier than ever. The easiest way to get pledges is to simply click the Facebook share button on your student’s pledge page. Plus, with a few clicks you can create a custom Student Star Video to share on social media. You can also use the Easy Emailer to connect with friends and family. As you gather pledges, be sure to record each sponsor’s e-mail address so they have the opportunity to easily pay for your student’s pledge online via credit card.
Ask your child about the MindSpark: Wild West Character Lesson of the Day! This year’s theme combines S.T.E.A.M skills with character-building. In this thrilling Sci-Fi-Western theme, your students and the MindSpark kids must compete in six “Character Duels” to rescue Dr. Shock. Along the way, they’ll learn about Honesty, Gratitude, Generosity, Kindness, and Humility. Join along by watching the fun character videos with your child on funrun.com.
Come to the Clermont Elementary School Fun Run on Tuesday, 9/19/2019! All students are included in the Clermont Fun Run, regardless of financial participation. Remember, students will be running 30-35 laps, and we would love for you to come out and cheer!

Thank you for supporting our school!

Sincerely,

Clermont PTA and Staff

Upcoming Events

Tonight: September 11: PTA Introduction (6:00-6:30 pm)

Tonight: September 11: Back to School Night (6:45-7:50 pm)

September 17: AAP Parent Information Coffee (9:00 am)

September 18: Fall Picture Day

September 19: Fun Run

September 23: PTA Watch D.O.G.S. Pizza Night (6:30 pm)

October 14: Schools Closed - Columbus Day

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

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Back To School Night

Clermont’s Back To School Night will be on Wednesday, September 11. There will be two sessions, listed below. There will be a PTA meeting right before BTSN starts. Please note that Kinder, 3rd and 4th grades are doing team presentations so please look for information directly from those teachers regarding their presentations.

PTA Meeting in the cafeteria from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Session 1 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Session 2 7:20 pm – 7:50 pm

We hope to see everyone at BTSN!

Mrs. Brown's class is all smiles during morning meeting.

Clermont Fun Run The Clermont Fun Run program is coming next week! Also, Fun Run pledging is officially open!

By partnering with Boosterthon, our students will participate in a two-week, fitness-based fundraiser where they’ll learn essential character traits through this year’s theme: MINDSPARK WILD WEST.

September 19th Fun Run:

Grades K-3 9:45-10:45

Grades 4-6 11:00-12:00

Help us reach our Fundraising Goal of $22,000 for school programs, assemblies, and field trips!

Parent Action Steps:

Register your student(s) on COMstarting today by searching our school or using our school code: 473-291
Reach out to sponsors by sharing your pledge link.
Cheer on your student at the Fun Run on Thursday, Sept 19th!

Thank you for your support of our school,

Clermont PTA

Don't Forget: Important Forms Due

Have you returned all of your beginning of the year forms? The first page of the Student Rights and Responsibilities booklet contains a signature page that must be signed and returned to your child's teacher. Additionally, Emergency Care, Health Information, and C.A.R.E. forms should be completed and returned for every student. Please let your child's teacher know if you need a reprint of any lost forms.

Clermont Library Birthday Book Program open!

Birthday Book orders and payment are due no later than October 15, 2010.

Questions: Contact Kannan Cangro, Clermont Librarian, at 703-921-2400.

Fall Picture Day

Fall Picture Day will take place on September 18th! These pictures will be used for the school yearbook. Pictures can be ordered in advance at mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID: HJ229030Q0

Fall picture make ups will be held on November 21st for any students absent on picture day or in need of retakes.

Clermont Run Clubs Boys Run Club AND Girls Run Club

Season Information

10 Week Season Dates: October 1st – December 12th

Tuesday 4:10 – 5:10 – Girls Practice

Thursday 4:10 – 5:10 – Boys Practice

End of Season 5K - December 15th in Arlington

Cost: $20.00 (run club t-shirt and water bottle included) + additional cost for 5K registration

Registration: Sign up here. Registration is capped at the first 42 students who sign up for each team. Registration forms and payment information will be sent through your child’s homeroom teacher.

Please email tvelishka@fcps.edu or seterrone@fcps.edu with questions or concerns, or to inquire about financial assistance.

Library Volunteers Needed!

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and Friday early afternoon.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings after student arrival.

We would love help from you at any time.

Email: Amber Finnegan and Erica Calflin: jeeper331@yahoo.com

Mrs. Cangro: kncangro@fcps.edu

Our New Attendance Form!

Submitting a student absence has never been easier thanks to our new online attendance form!

Our website now includes an attendance form that allows parents/guardians to submit absences online. Parents may also submit absences via telephone at 703-921-2424 or by email at ClermontElem.Attendance@fcps.edu.

Submit an absence using our online attendance form.

Clermont Earns Common Sense Recognition for Digital Citizenship

During the 2018-19 school year, Clermont was among 23 Fairfax County public schools which earned Common Sense Recognition for demonstrating a whole-community approach to digital citizenship. Common Sense is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology.

Get more information and see which schools earned recognition.

Mrs. Shott's third graders in deep concentration during a project based learning activity.

Advanced Academics Parent Information Coffee

Café de Información de Recursos Académicos Avanzados para Padres

Mental Health and Wellness Conference to Be Held October 5 at Fairfax High School

The sixth annual FCPS Mental Health and Wellness Conference will be held on Saturday, October 5, at Fairfax High School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m, sponsored by Inova. The morning session will focus on social and emotional learning, with a keynote address given by Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. A special session for high school students, the Our Minds Matter Teen Summit, will take place in the morning as well.

Attendees are encouraged to stay for Inova’s Act on Addiction Summit, which will be held from 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Participants in this conference will be able to choose from a wide variety of breakout sessions, and there will be many resource tables available, representing public and private offices and agencies providing services within our schools and community. Lunch will be provided courtesy of Inova.

More information is available at the Mental Health and Wellness Conference webpage.

Upcoming Events Tonight! September 6: PTA Picnic (6:00 pm)

September 11: PTA Introduction (6:00-6:30 pm)

September 11: Back to School Night (6:45-7:50 pm)

September 17: AAP Parent Information Coffee (9:00 am)

September 18: Fall Picture Day

September 19: Fun Run

September 23: PTA Watch D.O.G.S. Pizza Night (6:30 pm)

October 14: Schools Closed - Columbus Day

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

New: Submit Absences Online with Our New Attendance Form

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Our New Attendance Form!

Submitting a student absence has never been easier thanks to our new online attendance form!

Submit an absence using our online attendance form.

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

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First Week Success!

This has been a fantastic first week of school! Students have transitioned from summer time to school time, met many new teachers, and are establishing their routines. We wish you a great holiday weekend, and we hope your children are looking forward to coming back next week to see all of their new friends and teachers!

Sincerely,

Ms. Peace and Ms. Salata

Calendar Reminder: Schools Closed August 30-September 2 for Labor Day Break

Schools will be closed from Friday, August 30th to Monday, September 2nd for the Labor Day holiday. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd. See the complete 2019-20 school year calendar.

NEW: Breakfast @ Clermont Starting Sept. 16

Beginning September 16th, Clermont will now offer breakfast service. Breakfast will be available from 8:50 am to 9:05 am in the cafeteria, in an easy to grab bag they can eat in the cafeteria or take with them to class. Breakfast costs $1.75 (free for students with free or reduced priced lunch). The breakfast menu, which repeats weekly, is as follows:

Breakfast Menu

Monday: Banana Bread

Tuesday: Mini Pancakes

Wednesday: Bagel w/Cream Cheese

Thursday: Apple or Blueberry MuffinTop

Friday: Cinnamon Roll

Advanced Academics Parent Information Coffee

Café de Información de Recursos Académicos Avanzados para Padres

Kiss ‘N’ Ride

For the safety of all of the students, staff, and patrols in our Kiss ‘n’ Ride line during arrival and dismissal, please make sure that you remain inside your car during arrival and drop off. We realize this is new for our Kindergarten families, therefore we have Kindergarten staff located at Kiss ‘n’ Ride to help your child get out of and into your vehicle.

Fire and Lock Down Drills

For the information of all Clermont Families, we are required to have a fire drill every week for the first four weeks of school; after that, they are held monthly. The first fire drill was Thursday, August 29.

We are required to hold four (4) Lockdown Drills per year. The first two must be within 20 days of the start of school. During a lock down drill (less than 10 minutes), the whole staff is engaged. The doors are locked and the phones are not answered.

Don’t be alarmed if your child comes home sharing that we had a Lockdown within the next few weeks, as it is most likely a drill. Future drills will not be announced. Should Clermont ES have an actual emergency situation arise, you will be notified by either the school or FCPS directly.

Gentle Reminder

To keep our school as safe as possible, please remember to bring your valid driver’s license or State Issued ID when coming to Clermont ES. Every visitor will sign in using our Visitor Management System to obtain a sticker/badge. Thank you for your cooperation and honoring this safety request.

Are you new to Clermont Elementary School?

Welcome to Clermont Elementary! The FCPS school counseling program provides comprehensive services to all students, supporting student success by providing academic, college and career, and personal and social counseling. School counselors help build a foundation for learning while supporting students' achievement.

We begin the year by offering short term new student orientation groups to welcome new students, and to facilitate adjustment to Clermont ES. Groups meet one time per week for two to three sessions and are open to 1st through 6th grade students. Meetings last for approximately 30 minutes and are held during the school day.

If you would like for your child to participate, please contact us before the beginning of the second week of school. We look forward to getting to know your child and your family!

Paula Treger, pmtreger@fcps.edu

Maureen Manzo, mlmanzo@fcps.edu

Clermont ES Counselors

Healthy Minds Blog

Check out the most recent articles from the Healthy Minds Blog. The Healthy Minds Blog is an online series of articles targeted to parents, educators, and community-based providers who are interested in supporting student mental health and wellness

Upcoming Events

August 30 - September 2: Schools Closed - Labor Day

September 6: PTA Picnic (6:00 pm)

September 11: PTA Introduction (6:00-6:30 pm)

September 11: Back to School Night (6:30-7:40 pm)

September 17: AAP Parent Information Coffee (9:00 am)

September 18: Fall Picture Day

September 23: PTA Watch D.O.G.S. Pizza Night (6:30 pm)

October 14: Schools Closed - Columbus Day

October 25: Sixth Grade Field Trip - The Edge

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School Starts Monday, August 26th!

The beginning of the 2019-20 school year is upon us! The first day of school will be Monday, August 26; the last day will be Friday, June 12, 2020. See the complete 2019-20 school year calendar.

School Closed August 30-September 2 for Labor Day Break

New Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. As a result, Friday, August 30, is a holiday for students, in addition to the Labor Day holiday.

Helpful Information

Visitors – After a recent dicussion with our Office of Safety and Security, please be advised that all visitors to Clermont ES will be kindly asked to state their purpose after ringing the entrance bell. As before, all visitors will need to go directly to the office, sign in and obtain a visitor badge after entering the building. In addition, please wait outside the front doors during arrival and dismissal. We are eliminating any unsafe, unnecessary traffic in our large foyer area. We thank you greatly for your cooperation in helping to keep our students and staff safe.

Bell Schedule –All elementary schools have a 6 hour and 45-minute day. The initial bell at Clermont ES rings at 8:50 am, and students are permitted into the building at that time. There is no adult supervision for children prior to 8:50 am. The tardy bell rings at 9:05 am. It is our expectation that all children are in their classrooms, ready to learn by 9:05 am. Our instructional day begins at 9:05 am with our morning announcements. If students arrive to school after 9:05 am., please escort your child to the main office to sign them into school. School dismisses at 3:50 pm, and buses leave the campus at 4:00 pm.

Kiss N' Ride - All grade levels, including kindergarten, please drop off and pick up students at the designated Kiss ‘N Ride area in the parking lot before and after school. The Kiss ‘N Ride speed limit is 15 mph. In order to ensure the safety of our students on the roadways in and around the school, drivers need to remain in the kiss & ride line at all times and must adhere to traffic rules and regulations. To ensure the safety of our students, parents should expect that students exit from the passenger doors onto the sidewalk. Staff will assist as needed, parents should remain in vehicles. All parents/drivers need to exhibit courteous driver behaviors while driving on school grounds. Traffic violations and unsafe driving practices on school grounds will be reported to the Fairfax County Police Department.

Communication – As the new principal of Clermont ES, I wanted to share that most communications from me will be sent via email through the EagleGram or other News You Choose emails. I am available directly as well at rsalata@fcps.edu.

Strings: Parent Information Night

Attention all 4th, 5th and 6th grade Clermont Parents. I have scheduled a strings parent information night for Wednesday, August 28th at 6 pm for all parents and students interested in the strings program, as well as already registered beginning and returning string parents and students. The meeting will take place in the Clermont Cafeteria. There will be some local music stores at the meeting who will measure students for instruments and who will be able to rent instruments if you are interested.

https://sites.google.com/view/clermontandrosehillstrings/home

Alicia McMahan

Clermont ES M-F AM

Rose Hill ES M-F PM

Twitter @ClermontStrings

Are you new to Clermont Elementary School?

If you would like for your child to participate, please contact us before the beginning of the second week of school. We look forward to getting to know your child and your family!

Paula Treger, pmtreger@fcps.edu

Maureen Manzo, mlmanzo@fcps.edu

Clermont ES Counselors

Upcoming Events

Monday, August 26: First Day of School

August 30 - September 2: Labor Day - Student Holiday

September 6: PTA Picnic (6:00-7:00 pm)

September 11: PTA Introduction (6:00-6:30 pm)

September 11: Back to School Night (6:30-7:40 pm)

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

School Supply Update

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Dear Clermont Families:

We have an important update regarding the school supply kits ordered from Campus Survival Kits.

If you ordered a school supply kit for your child online, the kits were scheduled to be distributed during today's back to school event. Due to some last minute issues with kit production the kits will now be delivered to the school after today's event. However, please know the kits will be delivered before school begins and will be available in your child's classroom at that time. Campus Survival and Clermont are working together to update the delivery process and make sure all kits are delivered prior to Monday.

Please feel free to contact Campus Survival Kits with any questions. We apologize and regret any inconvenience the delay may cause.

Best regards,

Amy Robinson Roxanne Salata

Campus Survival Kits Principal, Clermont ES

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Hello Clermont Eagles! Please enjoy the first Eaglegram of the 2019-2020 school year. If you missed our Welcome Back email sent last Friday, you can read it here.

Calendar Reminder: School Starts August 26th

The first day of school for the 2019-20 school year will be Monday, August 26th, 2019!

Looking ahead, schools will be closed from Friday, August 30th to Monday, September 3rd for Labor Day. School will resume on Tuesday, September 4th. See the 2019-20 school year calendar.

Tuesday: Garden Cleanup Volunteers Needed

We need a few extra hands to help prepare the Native Plants Courtyard Garden for the new school year. Please bring the whole family! On Tuesday, August 20th from 4-6 PM, we'll meet in the Native Plants Courtyard Garden and get the garden looking great just in time for the open house and the start of the new school year! The courtyard garden is located in the center of the school. To enter the building, ring the bell at the main entrance and someone will let you in. Useful items to wear/bring: boots/sneakers, gloves, rakes, hedge clippers.

Got questions? Email the PTA Garden Chair, Mike Ahl at michael.c.ahl@gmail.com

Safety Patrol Training Safety Patrol Training: Aug. 22nd 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

This training is for safety patrols who have been selected for the 2019-2020 school year.

Training at the school will run from 8:30-10:30 am. The FCPS bus will transport patrols with safety patrol sponsor, Mrs. Velishka, to West Ox for an 11:00 am -12:00 pm training. Bus will arrive back to Clermont at 12:30 pm.

We will gather afterward for a picnic, (bring your own sack lunch), belt pick up and teamwork building activities from 12:30 - 2:00 pm.

Please contact Mrs. Velishka with any questions at tvelishka@fcps.edu.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, August 22: Open House

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm K - 3

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm 4 – 6

August 22: Safety Patrol Training - West Ox

August 30 - September 2: Labor Day - Student Holiday

September 6: PTA Picnic (5:00-7:00 pm)

September 11: PTA Introduction (6:00-6:30 pm)

September 11: Back to School Night (6:30-7:40 pm)

August 26: First Day of School

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Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year!

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Dear Clermont Families,

The Clermont Elementary School staff welcomes each of you to the 2019-20 school year! We are pleased to welcome new and returning families to our community. If this is your first time to our school, you are encouraged to let us know how we can help you become an integral part of our school community. We are committed to continuing the tradition of excellence enjoyed by the Clermont Community which is directly linked to our vital and treasured home-school partnership.

Clermont ES is proud to have received the Purple Star Designation in 2019. This designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.

Important Dates to Remember:

Thursday, August 22

Open House

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm K - 3

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm 4 – 6

We strongly encourage you to bring your child’s school supplies to Open House. If you did not already order online through PTA, school supply lists can be found on our school’s website: https://clermontes.fcps.edu/

Open House is a time for parents to visit the school with their child, meet their child’s teacher and drop off school supplies. Open House is optional. For many students, meeting their teachers and finding their classroom makes for a better night’s sleep in preparation for the first day of school. We encourage you to also visit the specialist teachers (i.e.: Art, Music, PE, Spanish, Reading, ESOL, Library, Special Education, Counselors, STEAM, AART, etc.).

At Open House, you will receive an information envelope. The envelope includes important Clermont ES information regarding school procedures. Please be sure to read this critical information and return forms such as the emergency care card on the first day of school. If you are not attending Open House, it will be sent home with your child on the first day of school.

Wednesday, September 11 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm PTA Meeting

Wednesday, September 11 6:30 pm – Back to School Night

Back to School Night is an adults-only evening. During this time, you will have the opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, hear about grade level curriculum, homework expectations, classroom management, how to communicate with your child’s teacher throughout the school year, and more. More information about this evening is forthcoming. We schedule two sessions with the same information to accommodate families with more than one child. 6:30 pm -7:05 pm and 7:10-7:40 pm.

Monday, August 26 First Day of School

Helpful Information

Visitors – After a recent dicussion with our Office of Safety and Security, please be advised that all visitors to Clermont ES will be kindly asked to state their purpose after ringing the entrance bell. As before, all visitors will need to go directly to the office, sign in and obtain a visitor badge after entering the building. We thank you greatly for your cooperation in helping to keep our students and staff safe.

Bell Schedule –All elementary schools have a 6 hour and 45-minute day. The initial bell at Clermont ES rings at 8:50 am, and students are permitted into the building at that time. There is no adult supervision for children prior to 8:50 am. The tardy bell rings at 9:05 am. It is our expectation that all children are in their classrooms, ready to learn by 9:05 am. Our instructional day begins at 9:05 am with our morning announcements. If students arrive to school after 9:05 am., please escort your child to the main office to sign them into school. School dismisses at 3:50 pm, and buses leave the campus at 4:00 pm.

Parent Handbook – A Welcome Letter and Student- Parent Handbook was mailed home to you from Clermont ES this week. Please check your mail next week for this important information.

Communication – As the new principal of Clermont ES, I wanted to share that most communications from me will be sent via email through the EagleGram or other News You Choose emails. I am available directly as well at rsalata@fcps.edu.

We look forward to an amazing 2019-2020 school year with all of the wonderful Clermont Families!

Sincerely,

Ms. Salata, Principal & Ms. Peace, Assistant Principal

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Thank you Clermont Eagles for another great school year! We are so proud of the great strides you all have made this year, and it has been an honor to support your growth. Have a safe and happy summer!

2019-20 School Year to Start on August 26

With the school year winding down and many families making plans for summer camps, vacations, and other activities, be sure to note that the first day of school for the 2019-20 school year will be Monday, August 26. Other notable dates include Thanksgiving break, November 27-29; Winter break, December 23, 2019-January 3, 2020; Spring Break, April 6-10, 2020; and the last day of school, June 12, 2020. See the 2019-20 school year calendar.

Summer Office Hours

Summer office hours are 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, June 20 – August 2.

The office will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5.

SCA Election Results

Congratulations to our new 2019-2020 SCA officers!!

President: Mikko Towe

Vice President: Shadi Barmil

Secretary: Nalani Keopaseut

Treasurer: Abby Christman

It takes a lot of courage to run so we are proud of all of the candidates. A huge thank you to our outgoing officers. They have done a great job and we have really enjoyed working with them.

Goodbye Ms. Stokowski

The end of the school year has been bittersweet as we say farewell to our beloved principal, Ms. Stokowski. Clermont students expressed their affection and well-wishes in various ways. Above right, 6th grade students sang a song in her honor at their promotion ceremony. We will miss you Principal Stokowski! We wish you a very happy retirement.

Registration

Please make sure your rising kindergarteners are registered as soon as possible. Also, remind anyone you know that is new to the neighborhood to come into the office over the summer to register their children for school.

Order School Supplies Today!

Order next year’s classroom supplies now and relax this summer! The Clermont PTA has once again partnered with Campus Survival to offer easy, online supply shopping for the 2019-20 school year. Simply go to www.campussurvivalkits.com/clermont and select the grade(s) of your student (s) for next school year. The supplies will be delivered directly to Clermont and available for pick up at the open house in August. All orders must be placed no later than July 15.

First Grade Author

Congratulations to Clermont student Ethan Gedamu, who won first prize in the WETA Kids Writers Contest 2019. You can read his story here, as the first place winner for first grade: https://weta.org/kids/writers-contest/winners. His story is found in the red link Mantises Love Spaghetti. He has also published several poems in Zoobooks Magazine. Great job Ethan!

You can find inspiration even in the Clermont bathrooms! Thank you to the SCA for purchasing the bathroom stall decals, as well as the umbrella for the courtyard, the welcoming board for the lobby, and the green screen app for the iPads!

Important Dates

August 22: Clermont Open House (Times TBA)

August 26: First Day of 2019-20 School Year

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School Ends Tomorrow, June 13! 3-Hour Early Dismissal

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The last day for students, tomorrow, June 13, is a 3-hour early release day. Schools hours will be 8:45 am (doors open) to 12:50 pm. We hope everyone has a wonderful summer!

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Summer Reading Requirement

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Our expectation at Clermont is that every student reads consistently over the summer so they continue to practice the skills they learned this year. All students are required to read at least one book this summer and be prepared to complete an activity when they return to school in the fall. Each teacher will determine what that activity will be. Students should be prepared to talk or write about their book. If it’s fiction, then they should know the beginning, middle and end including characters, setting, problem and solution. If it’s nonfiction, then they should know what it’s mostly about and be able to share some facts.

Please go to this google site: https://sites.google.com/view/clermontsummer/ for several lists of suggested books to read, information about the Fairfax County Public Library summer reading program, instructions on how to access myOn, plus the chance to get a free book from Barnes and Noble.

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Calendar Reminder: Last Day of 2018-19 School Year Is June 13 The last day for students, next Thursday, June 13, is a 3-hour early release day. School hours will be 8:45 am (doors open) to 12:50 pm. We hope everyone has a wonderful summer! Summer Office Hours

Summer office hours are 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, June 20 – August 2.

The office will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5.

2019-20 School Year to Start on August 26

6th grade artists used their spirit animal mugs to celebrate EOY in Art!

Best Wishes Ms. Hill! After 13 years at Clermont, Ms. Hill will be retiring. She has built a strong general music program during her time at Clermont. We wish Ms. Hill good health and happiness in her retirement. Order School Supplies Today!

Health Room Reminder

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 12:50 pm on June 13, 2019. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room.

Summer Reading Requirement

Our expectation at Clermont is that every student reads consistently over the summer so they continue to practice the skills they learned this year. All students are required to read at least one book this summer and be prepared to complete an activity when they return to school in the fall. Each teacher will determine what that activity will be. Students should be prepared to talk or write about their book. If it’s fiction, then they should know the beginning, middle and end including characters, setting, problem and solution. If it’s nonfiction, then they should know what it’s mostly about and be able to share some facts.

Please go to this google site: https://sites.google.com/view/clermontsummer/ for several lists of suggested books to read, information about the Fairfax County Public Library summer reading program, how to access myOn plus the chance to get a free book from Barnes and Noble.

Clermont Run Club

Our season finished strong at the SRB Heroes for Homeless 5k on Sunday, June 2nd. Thank you to the families who came out to support the team! Congratulations to all our finishers, especially Mikko Towe, Morgan Dahl and Kelly DeMello for taking the top three finisher spots!! Well done Soaring Eagles!

The club was a success thanks to the many teachers who volunteered their time. They were Mrs. Wikoff, Ms. Bakke, Mrs. Casey, Ms. Troutman, Mrs. Velishka and Ms. Terrone. In addition, we had AMAZING parent volunteers who showed up to practices, ran games, encouraged runners and supported the team - Estelle Maletz, Jim Dahl, Grant and Evelyn Mizell, Vivian Towe, and Kristyna Robertson. Finally, a huge thank you to Mr. and Mrs. DeMello for the DELICIOUS Lemonabes Frozen treat!

A Message from the Clermont Library

All books currently checked out by students are now overdue! All students are responsible for the books they check out of the Clermont Library. Please help clear your child’s library account by helping to find their lost books.

If you cannot find a book, please remit payment via Cash, Check (paid to Clermont Elementary), or MySchoolBucks.

Every student who has a clear library account will be entered in a drawing to win a prize! The winners will be announced June 12th. The first five classes to turn in all their books or resolve library obligations will also be getting a class prize. All classes who turn in all of their library books get a shout out on the Clermont news show.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cangro at kncangro@fcps.edu

July Workshops at the Parent Resource Center Summer Story Time: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

Join us for Story Time for children ages 4–7 and their parents! This Story Time will highlight books and activities to support the executive functioning skills of your child. This is an evidence-based program focusing on the Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. Register for one or all sessions.

Tuesdays and Thursdays July 9 - July 30 10-11 a.m

July 9: Focus and Self Control
July 11: Perspective Taking
July 16: Communicating
July 18: Making Connections
July 23: Critical thinking
July 25: Taking on Challenges
July 30: Self-Directed, Engaged Learning

Upcoming Events

June 10: Chorus Spring Concert Daytime Assembly (2:30 pm)

June 11: 6th Grade Bowling Celebration, Fort Belvoir

June 12: Awards Ceremony, Grades 1-5 (9:30 am)

June 12: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony (7:00 pm)

June 13: SCA Installation of Officers (9:30 am)

June 13: Last Day of School, 3-Hr Early Dismissal at 12:50 pm

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Students in second grade learn about being a collaborator in lessons with Mrs. Treger, the school counselor.

Order School Supplies Today!

Health Room Reminder

A Message from the Clermont Library

If you cannot find a book, please remit payment via Cash, Check (paid to Clermont Elementary), or MySchoolBucks.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cangro at kncangro@fcps.edu

Clermont 5K FINAL Registration Reminder

We completed our last team practice this week and we’re ready to run the 5K! Our final race, The SRB Hero’s for Homeless 5K, is this Sunday, June 2nd, at 7am and we welcome everyone from our Clermont community to come out to run, walk or cheer with us. Please remember to use the discount code when you sign up so one child is free with one paid adult (a new discount code has been created for us). Prices will increase on Saturday, so be sure to register tonight! Please email Tiffany Velishka at tvelishka@fcps.edu or Sarah Terrone at sterrone@fcps.edu with any questions. The following link will get you to the sign-up page.

Cost: $35 rate for Adults (Ages 13 and older) $20.00 for children (Ages 5 to 12) Discount Code: C4GHomelessRace

https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Alexandria/SRBEverydaySuperHero5kfortheHomeless

Clermont community, please meet at 6:30am, near the bathroom between the two parking lots so we can gather for a group stretch and picture. We won’t be too far from the water fountain/start line from there.

Congratulations to the students selected for Extraordinary Acts of Effort this month!

Strings Registration

Parents of current 3rd, 4th, 5th grade students:

String classes are forming now for next year.

Next Thursday, June 6th, students will hear about the violin, viola, cello and bass. I hope that one of these instruments will catch your child’s eye and ear! Although we always need violinists, I encourage your child to choose cello, viola or bass as orchestras are always in need of these instruments. (If I have enough instruments, school cellos/basses may be used while at school and personal instruments left at home.)

Please click on the link below before Monday June 10th to register your students for strings next year. You do not need to fill out a paper copy if you register via the Google form. Please let me know if you have any questions. I can be reached at alicia.mcmahan@fcps.edu. The link to register students is https://goo.gl/r6Tghj.

Happy Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)!

Each May, (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment. For 2019, ASHA’s theme is "Communication Across the Lifespan."

To wrap up what has been a great BHSM, please see a letter from our school’s speech-language pathologist about a few factors that may impact a student’s communication in today’s day and age.

Read the full letter from Ms. Santa Cruz, Clermont's Speech Language Pathologist, here / en español.

Calendar Reminder School Ends June 13!

The last day for students, June 13, is a 3-hour early release day. School hours will be 8:45 am (doors open) to 12:50 pm. We hope everyone has a wonderful summer!

Summer Office Hours

Summer office hours are 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, June 20 – August 2.

The office will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5.

Upcoming Events

June 3: John Marshall Librarian Visit

June 4: Chorus Spring Concert (7:00 pm)

June 6: Band & Strings Concert (2:30 pm & 7:00 pm)

June 7: 6th Grade Field Trip, Philadelphia

June 7: Twin Day/SCA Election Day

June 7: Kindergarten Rising Stars Ceremony (9:45 am)

June 10: Chorus Spring Concert Daytime Assembly (2:30 pm)

June 11: 6th Grade Bowling Celebration, Fort Belvoir

June 12: Awards Ceremony, Grades 1-5 (9:30 am)

June 12: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony (7:00 pm)

June 13: SCA Installation of Officers (9:30 am)

June 13: Last Day of School, 3-Hr Early Dismissal at 12:50 pm

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