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In This Issue Letter from Ms. Salata

Dear Clermont Families,

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

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

Sincerely,

Ms. Salata, Principal

Calendar Reminder: Winter Break

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

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

⛄Student and Family Resources

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

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

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

Bundle Up With Books Reading Challenge

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

Yearbook Cover Contest

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

Choose one of the below themes for your artwork:  

Option 1: Unlocking Greatness

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

Requirements: 

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

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

5th & 6th Grade Math Night

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

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

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

Volunteer for 5th & 6th Grade Math Night!

Register for 5th & 6th Grade Math Night!

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

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

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In This Issue PTA Bingo TONIGHT!

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

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

Cookies and drinks will be served after Game 5!

RSVP for Bingo!

Counselor’s Corner Thank you!

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

Counseling Lessons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yearbook Cover Contest

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

Choose one of the below themes for your artwork:  

Option 1: Unlocking Greatness

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

Requirements: 

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

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

5th & 6th Grade Math Night

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

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

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

Volunteer for 5th & 6th Grade Math Night!

Register for 5th & 6th Grade Math Night!

December Soaring Eagle Nominations Now Open

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

Nominate Your Soaring Eagle Here!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your Best Chess Winter 2025 Session

Creating Brilliant Minds!

Jan. 14 - Mar. 4

Tuesdays from 7:45 - 8:45 am

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

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

Calendar Reminder: Winter Break

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

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

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In This Issue Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Coming Soon

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.

Language Arts News

Curious about what your child is learning during the new Language Arts portion of the day? Here is some great information!

This year, Benchmark Advance is being implemented in every elementary school across our division. Each Benchmark unit has accompanying letters and activity suggestions to inform families about the unit of study and to support their children at home with practicing reading and writing skills. This information is attached to your child’s Friday grade level newsletter when the grade level is ready to begin the next unit. 

Here are two links that will also help you learn more about elementary school language arts in FCPS.  Please contact your child’s teacher if you have questions about your child’s participation in language arts.

Literacy Resources for Families 

Family-Facing Curriculum

Yearbook Cover Contest

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

Choose one of the below themes for your artwork:  

Option 1: Unlocking Greatness

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

Requirements: 

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

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

AAP News

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

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

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

PTA Bingo Night Next Friday!

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

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

Cookies and drinks will be served after Game 5!

RSVP for Bingo!

Community News: Northern Virginia Girls Softball Association

Girls fastpitch softball for ages 5-18 / Recreational, competitive & travel teams based in multiple parts of Fairfax County! 

Registration Opens January 1, 2025

For prices and more information visit www.nvgsa.org

Questions? Contact [email protected]   

These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent or this school.

School Calendar
  • December 8: Bodhi Day - Observance Day/School in Session
  • December 13: PTA Bingo Night, 6:00 pm
  • December 20: Spirit Day - Anything But a Backpack Day
  • December 23-January 5: Winter Break - No School
  • January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day & Inauguration Day - No School
  • January 28: End of Second Quarter
  • January 29: Lunar New Year - Observance Day/School in Session
  • February 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm

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Picture Retakes on Thursday, 12/5

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Picture Retake Day

Fall Pictures were distributed to students last Tuesday. If your child was absent or left early Tuesday, they should receive their photo packages today. 

Picture Retakes will be held this Thursday, December 5th in the morning. If you would like your child to have their photo redone, please email their teacher and copy Coral Mullin ([email protected]) on the email. If requesting retakes, please have your child bring their original photo package with them to school on retake day.

If your child was absent on picture day or is new to our school, they are already on our list to have their photo taken.

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In This Issue Thanksgiving Break

Schools and offices will be closed next Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29, for Thanksgiving. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. There will be no Eaglegram next week. We hope you all have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. 

Yearbook Cover Contest

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

Choose one of the below themes for your artwork:  

Option 1: Unlocking Greatness

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

Requirements: 

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

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

AAP News

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

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

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

Food Drive

Please bring non-perishable food items to school to donate to families in need in our community from November 6th - 25th. All donations will help support the Koinonia Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. Please drop off items in the box in the front lobby. 

For more information, contact Mrs. Green at [email protected].

Assistance Needs & Opportunities

During the year, some of our families find they need assistance with food, clothing, or other items. There are several community services available to provide help. If your family needs support please return this form. Our school counselor, Mrs. Green, will contact you with information about getting assistance. Additionally, many families have already reached out to express an interest in supporting families in our Clermont community. If you are looking for ways to help please read and submit this form to see how you can show you CARE by supporting families in our community.

Please email Mrs. Green if you have questions or concerns.

Important: Submit Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will have sent paper forms home. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

November Soaring Eagle Nominations Now Open

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

Nominate Your Soaring Eagle Here!

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

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

Congratulations to October Soaring Eagle, Kannan Cangro!!! Save The Date: PTA Bingo Night

Join the Clermont PTA for Bingo Night on Friday, December 13th in the Clermont Cafeteria from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. 

RSVP for Bingo!

More information coming soon.

School Calendar
  • November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School
  • December 5: Picture Retakes
  • December 8: Bodhi Day - Observance Day/School in Session
  • December 13: PTA Bingo Night
  • December 23-January 5: Winter Break - No School
  • January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day & Inauguration Day - No School
  • January 28: End of Second Quarter
  • January 29: Lunar New Year - Observance Day/School in Session
  • February 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
Calendar Spotlight: November
  • Native American Heritage Month
  • National Family Engagement Month

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In This Issue Calendar Reminders Early Release on Monday, November 18

Monday, November 18 is the next 3-hour early release of the school year. Clermont students will be dismissed at 12:50 pm. Those students who were previously opted-in to the extended childcare option will be dismissed at 3:50 pm. Each family was sent an email confirming the dismissal time you selected for the previous early release days. If you have a change to your dismissal plan for this early release, please contact the Clermont Office at 703-921-2400 or email Mrs. Gibson at [email protected].   

Thanksgiving

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29 for Thanksgiving. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. 

AAP News

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

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

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

Food Drive

Please bring non-perishable food items to school to donate to families in need in our community from November 6th - 25th. All donations will help support the Koinonia Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. Please drop off items in the box in the front lobby. 

For more information, contact Mrs. Green at [email protected].

Assistance Needs & Opportunities

During the year, some of our families find they need assistance with food, clothing, or other items. There are several community services available to provide help. If your family needs support please return this form. Our school counselor, Mrs. Green, will contact you with information about getting assistance. Additionally, many families have already reached out to express an interest in supporting families in our Clermont community. If you are looking for ways to help please read and submit this form to see how you can show you CARE by supporting families in our community.

Please email Mrs. Green if you have questions or concerns.

Important: Submit Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will have sent paper forms home. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

November Soaring Eagle Nominations Now Open

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

Nominate Your Soaring Eagle Here!

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

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

Congratulations to October Soaring Eagle, Kannan Cangro!!! Save The Date: PTA Bingo Night

Join the Clermont PTA for Bingo Night on Friday, December 13th in the Clermont Cafeteria from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. 

RSVP for Bingo!

More information coming soon.

School Calendar
  • November 18: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School
  • December 5: Picture Retakes
  • December 8: Bodhi Day - Observance Day/School in Session
  • December 13: PTA Bingo Night
  • December 23-January 5: Winter Break - No School
  • January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day & Inauguration Day - No School
  • January 28: End of Second Quarter
  • January 29: Lunar New Year - Observance Day/School in Session
  • February 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
Calendar Spotlight: November
  • Native American Heritage Month
  • National Family Engagement Month
  • November 18-22: American Education Week

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In This Issue

Thank you to all of the veteran and active duty military families who participated in our Veterans Day celebration and classroom presentations today! See more pictures from the event on our facebook page @ClermontElementarySchool

Calendar Reminders Veterans Day

Monday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students.

Early Release on Monday, November 18

Monday, November 18 is the next 3-hour early release of the school year. Clermont students will be dismissed at 12:50 pm. Those students who were previously opted-in to the extended childcare option will be dismissed at 3:50 pm. Each family was sent an email confirming the dismissal time you selected for the previous early release days. If you have a change to your dismissal plan for this early release, please contact the Clermont Office at 703-921-2400 or email Mrs. Gibson at [email protected].   

Thanksgiving

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29 for Thanksgiving. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. 

Food Drive

Please bring non-perishable food items to school to donate to families in need in our community from November 6th - 25th. All donations will help support the Koinonia Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. Please drop off items in the box in the front lobby. 

For more information, contact Mrs. Green at [email protected].

Assistance Needs & Opportunities

During the year, some of our families find they need assistance with food, clothing, or other items. There are several community services available to provide help. If your family needs support please return this form. Our school counselor, Mrs. Green, will contact you with information about getting assistance. Additionally, many families have already reached out to express an interest in supporting families in our Clermont community. If you are looking for ways to help please read and submit this form to see how you can show you CARE by supporting families in our community.

Please email Mrs. Green if you have questions or concerns.

Important: Submit Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

School Calendar
  • November 11: Veterans Day - No School
  • November 18: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School
  • December 5: Picture Retakes
  • December 8: Bodhi Day - Observance Day/School in Session
  • December 23-January 5: Winter Break - No School
  • January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day & Inauguration Day - No School
  • January 28: End of Second Quarter
  • January 29: Lunar New Year - Observance Day/School in Session
  • February 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
Calendar Spotlight: November
  • Native American Heritage Month
  • National Family Engagement Month
  • November 11-15: National School Psychology Week
  • November 18-22: American Education Week

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Clermont students dressed to impress for Book Character Day!

In This Issue Calendar Reminders

Reminder: Today, Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.

There will be no school tomorrow, Friday, November 1, which is a holiday this year for Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day.

Next week, schools are closed on Monday, and Tuesday, November 4-5, for voting, school planning, and teacher workdays. The Clermont office will be closed on Tuesday, November 5. 

School will resume on Wednesday, November 6th. 

Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)

This Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!

Neighborly Reminder

As a gentle reminder, when visiting the school for events and during arrival/ dismissal, please do not park in front of our neighbor's driveways. Blocking driveways is not only unneighborly, it is also a safety hazard. Please be kind to our Clermont neighbors! 

Food Drive

Please bring non-perishable food items to school to donate to families in need in our community from November 6th - 25th. All donations will help support the Koinonia Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. Please drop off items in the box in the front lobby. 

For more information, contact Mrs. Green at [email protected].

Candy Drive Donate wrapped Halloween candy November 6-8
Drop off in the lobby of Clermont Elementary
Donations will be made to local shelters, hospitals, first responders, USOs, and other organizations Assistance Needs & Opportunities

During the year, some of our families find they need assistance with food, clothing, or other items. There are several community services available to provide help. If your family needs support please return this form. Our school counselor, Mrs. Green, will contact you with information about getting assistance. Additionally, many families have already reached out to express an interest in supporting families in our Clermont community. If you are looking for ways to help please read and submit this form to see how you can show you CARE by supporting families in our community.

Please email Mrs. Green if you have questions or concerns.

Veterans Day Celebration

All Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, Veterans, and Retired Service members, please join us for breakfast to honor you! 

When: Friday, November 8, 2024

Where: Clermont Elementary School Cafeteria

When: Start Time 9:30 am (please arrive around 9:15 am)

Note: Your Clermont student is invited to come from their classroom to join you for this special event!

Afterwards (around 10 am), we’re hoping you will join classrooms to share a little bit about military life. One of our goals is to provide an opportunity for students to thank Veterans and understand why we celebrate Veterans’ Day while creating meaningful interactions for students and veterans. Another goal is to expose our students to what life as an active service member might look like.

Veterans Day RSVP

Questions? Contact Emily Hobson [email protected] or Heather Raph [email protected] 

Nominations Open for Outstanding Employee Awards

It’s that exciting time of year when FCPS asks us to recognize our outstanding staff at Clermont Elementary School for going above and beyond! If you would like to nominate a staff member for Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete this Google link: Outstanding Employee Nominations. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards

Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is November 8, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Gibson at [email protected].

Edison Theatre Company Presents Peter Pan and Wendy

Come see Edison High School’s Edison Theatre Company’s fall play, Peter Pan and Wendy. This show is newly adapted by Edison’s own director, Jeffrey Walker. Performances are on November 13th, 14th, and 15th at 7pm and November 16th at 2pm in the auditorium of Edison High School. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults when ordered in advance.

Edison Theatre Company: Peter Pan and Wendy Tickets

We also have a special promotion for any rising Edison Eagles!! For the Wednesday and Thursday shows when ordering online, use the code: FutureEagle and take 50% off up to 6 tickets!

Clermont PTA and parents, along with Mr. Ramirez and Mrs. Raph, helped run fun and engaging math games for our K-2 Math Night this week. Thanks to Mrs. Tomanelli and the PTA for organizing this event…we had over 60 students participate!

Important: Submit Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Children’s author Ada Ari visited our school for an interactive reading and cultural program.

Your Best Chess 2024 5-Week Mini Program

Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10

Tuesdays from 7:45 - 8:45 am

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

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

School Calendar
  • October 31: End of First Quarter - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm 
  • November 1: Diwali - No School
  • November 3: Daylight Savings Time Ends (Fall Back)
  • November 1-2: All Saints Day - Observance Days
  • November 4: Teacher Workday - No School
  • November 5: Election Day/Teacher Workday - No School
  • November 11: Veterans Day - No School
  • November 18: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School
  • December 5: Picture Retakes
  • December 8: Bodhi Day - Observance Day/School in Session
  • December 23-January 5: Winter Break - No School
  • January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day & Inauguration Day - No School
  • January 28: End of Second Quarter
  • January 29: Lunar New Year - Observance Day/School in Session
  • February 10: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
Calendar Spotlight: November
  • Native American Heritage Month
  • National Family Engagement Month
  • November 11-15: National School Psychology Week
  • November 18-22: American Education Week

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Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Clermont will dismiss at 1:50 pm.

Please note: Unlike the early release Mondays, FCPS is not providing childcare after the early release tomorrow. All Clermont students (who are not enrolled in SACC) will be dismissed at 1:50 pm. 

There will be no school on Friday, November 1, which is a holiday this year for Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day.

Next week, schools are closed on Monday, and Tuesday, November 4-5, for voting, school planning, and teacher workdays. The Clermont office will be closed on Tuesday, November 5. 

School will resume on Wednesday, November 6th. 

School Calendar
  • October 31: End of First Quarter - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm 
  • October 31: Book Character Day
  • November 1: Diwali - No School
  • November 1-2: All Saints Day - Observance Days
  • November 4: Teacher Workday - No School
  • November 5: Election Day/Teacher Workday - No School
  • November 8: Clermont Veterans Day Celebration
  • November 11: Veterans Day - No School
  • November 18: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School
  • December 5: Picture Retakes
  • December 8: Bodhi Day - Observance Day/School in Session
  • December 23-January 5: Winter Break - No School

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Veterans & Active Duty Service Members: Come Share Your Experience with Clermont Students!

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Dear Clermont Community,

Clermont will be hosting our annual Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, November 8, from 9:15 am – 10:45 am.

For Veterans Day, Clermont takes the opportunity to expose our students to what it is like to be a part of the United States Military. Currently, we do not have enough speakers for all of our classes, and we would appreciate your help getting the word out! If you have any active duty or retired service members in your life who would like to speak to Clermont students, please RSVP HERE, or by emailing Emily Hobson at [email protected] & Heather Raph at [email protected]. 

One of our goals is to provide an opportunity for students to thank Veterans and understand why we celebrate Veterans’ Day while creating meaningful interactions for students and veterans. Another goal is to expose our students to what life as an active service member might look like. 

Some ideas to talk about with students:

  • Share why you joined the service
  • Bring in an artifact to share (students LOVE the artifacts!)
  • Share a short story of your time in service
  • Share a favorite memory or experience
  • Share what you like best or your biggest challenge
  • Share what you’re most proud of etc.
  • We can also recommend and provide a story for you to read aloud connected to military life 

Prior to presentations, all presenters and Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, and Retired Service members, are invited to join us for light breakfast in your honor! 

Questions? Contact Heather Raph at [email protected] & Emily Hobson at [email protected]

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Nominations Open for Clermont's Outstanding Employee Awards Nomination Deadline: November 8, 2024

It’s that exciting time of year when FCPS asks us to recognize our outstanding staff at Clermont Elementary School for going above and beyond! If you would like to nominate a staff member for Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete this Google link: Outstanding Employee Nominations. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards, and the eligibility requirements are listed below.

Outstanding Teacher – a teacher, librarian, or specialist with three or more years of experience

Outstanding New Teacher – a new teacher, librarian, or specialist within the first three years of their teaching career

Outstanding Principal - a current principal who has completed at least three full years as a principal

Outstanding School-Based Leader - an employee who has at least one year of experience in current position - this position could include Assistant Principal, DSA, DSS

Outstanding Professional Employee – an employee with at least one year of experience in the position – these positions could include Counselor, School-Based Technology Specialists (SBTS), Technology Support Specialist (TSSpec), Psychologist, Social Worker

Outstanding Operational Employee – an Operational employee with at least one year of experience in the position – these positions could include administrative and office assistants, student information assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, Instructional Assistants, Public Health Assistants, Public Health Training Assistants, family liaisons, student monitors

Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is November 8, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Gibson at [email protected].

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In This Issue Calendar Reminders

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Clermont will dismiss at 1:50 pm. Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. 

Clermont is a Third Time Purple Star School

We are proud to announce that the Virginia Council on the Educational Opportunity for Military Children has approved Clermont Elementary School as a recipient of the SY 2024-2025 “Purple Star Award”, which is our 3rd time receiving this honorable designation! The Virginia Purple Star Designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.

Book Character Day

Book Character Dress-up Day is Thursday, October 31st. On this day, students can wear a costume that represents a book character. If the student has access to the book the character is from, we ask that they bring the book with them to school. Please no fake weapons or masks.

Food Drive

Please bring non-perishable food items to school to donate to families in need in our community from November 6th - 25th. All donations will help support the Koinonia Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. Please drop off items in the box in the front lobby. 

For more information, contact Mrs. Green at [email protected].

Assistance Needs & Opportunities

During the year, some of our families find they need assistance with food, clothing, or other items. There are several community services available to provide help. If your family needs support please return this form. Our school counselor, Mrs. Green, will contact you with information about getting assistance. Additionally, many families have already reached out to express an interest in supporting families in our Clermont community. If you are looking for ways to help please read and submit this form to see how you can show you CARE by supporting families in our community.

Please email Mrs. Green if you have questions or concerns.

Veterans Day Celebration

All Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, and Retired Service members, please join us for breakfast to honor you! 

When: Friday, November 8, 2024

Where: Clermont Elementary School Cafeteria

When: Start Time 9:30 am (please arrive around 9:15 am)

Note: Your Clermont student is invited to come from their classroom to join you for this special event!

Afterwards (around 10 am), we’re hoping you will join classrooms to share a little bit about military life. One of our goals is to provide an opportunity for students to thank Veterans and understand why we celebrate Veterans’ Day while creating meaningful interactions for students and veterans. Another goal is to expose our students to what life as an active service member might look like.

Veterans Day RSVP

Questions? Contact Emily Hobson [email protected] or Heather Raph [email protected] 

PTA Trunk or Treat is Tonight!

Hey there, ghoulishly great families of Clermont Elementary!

It's that time of year again—time for our annual Trunk or Treat event! Grab your costumes and your sweetest smiles, because tonight, Friday, Oct. 25, our school parking lot will transform into a Halloween wonderland of treats, tricks, and fantastic fun!

👻 When: Friday, Oct. 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  

👻 Where: Clermont ES Parking Lot  

👻 Costumes: Optional but encouraged! 

Join us tonight for an evening of frightful fun and community spirit! K-2 Math Night

Clermont PTA is hosting its first math night of the school year for grades K-2 on October 29th, from 5:30-7:00 pm! Registration is free!

K-2 Math Night Student Registration

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

Volunteer Sign-Up

Edison Theatre Company Presents Peter Pan and Wendy

Come see Edison High School’s Edison Theatre Company’s fall play, Peter Pan and Wendy. This show is newly adapted by Edison’s own director, Jeffrey Walker. Performances are on November 13th, 14th, and 15th at 7pm and November 16th at 2pm in the auditorium of Edison High School. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults when ordered in advance.

Edison Theatre Company: Peter Pan and Wendy Tickets

We also have a special promotion for any rising Edison Eagles!! For the Wednesday and Thursday shows when ordering online, use the code: FutureEagle and take 50% off up to 6 tickets!

Important: Submit Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

School Calendar
  • October 25: PTA Trunk or Treat at 6:30 pm
  • October 29: K-2 Math Night - 5:30 pm
  • October 31: End of First Quarter - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm 
  • October 31: Book Character Day
  • November 1: Diwali - No School
  • November 1-2: All Saints Day - Observance Days
  • November 4: Teacher Workday - No School
  • November 5: Election Day/Teacher Workday - No School
  • November 11: Veterans Day - No School
  • November 18: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School
  • December 5: Picture Retakes
  • December 8: Bodhi Day - Observance Day/School in Session
  • December 23-January 5: Winter Break - No School
Calendar Spotlight: October
  • National School Principals Month
  • Disability History and Awareness Month
  • National Bullying Prevention Month

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Fourth Grade Fundraiser

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Dear Families,

The 4th grade class is conducting an Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough fundraiser to help offset the cost of their spring field trip to Jamestown. The fundraiser ends on October 31, 2024. You can order online at this link: www.ShopFund.com. If you order online and are prompted for a student name, please use "Keytrell Slack" as the name; Mrs. Slack is one of our 4th grade teachers. You can expect to receive your orders at Clermont during the first week of December. Information on to how to pick up your orders will be sent home once the orders arrive.

If you have any question, please reach out to Keytrell Slack at [email protected] or Lisa Gibson at [email protected].

Have a wonderful day and thank you for helping 4th grade.

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In This Issue Clermont News
  • Calendar Reminders

    • Early Release on Monday, October 21

    • Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays

  • Book Character Day
  • Assistance Needs & Opportunities
  • Mark Your Calendars for Our Annual Bookfair!

    • Book Fair Volunteers Needed

  • Fall Picture Day
  • Veterans Day Celebration
  • FLE Parent Information Session
  • Advanced Academics News
PTA News
  • October Soaring Eagle Nominations Now Open!
  • PTA Trunk or Treat
  • K-2 Math Night
  • PTA Silent Auction
School Calendar
  • Calendar Spotlight: October
Calendar Reminders Early Release on Monday, October 21

Monday, October 21 is the second 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.  

Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Clermont will dismiss at 1:50 pm. Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. 

Book Character Day

Book Character Dress-up Day is Thursday, October 31st. On this day, students can wear a costume that represents a book character. If the student has access to the book the character is from, we ask that they bring the book with them to school. Please no fake weapons or masks.

Assistance Needs & Opportunities

During the year, some of our families find they need assistance with food, clothing, or other items. There are several community services available to provide help. If your family needs support please return this form. Our school counselor, Mrs. Green, will contact you with information about getting assistance. Additionally, many families have already reached out to express an interest in supporting families in our Clermont community. If you are looking for ways to help please read and submit this form to see how you can show you CARE by supporting families in our community.

Please email Mrs. Green if you have questions or concerns.

Mark Your Calendars for Our Annual Bookfair!

The Bookworm Central book fair is coming next week for students during school hours. Students will have the opportunity to visit the fair to make a wish list from Monday Oct. 21 – Wednesday Oct. 23 with their class. We will also be open for one late night on Wednesday,  October 23 from 4 – 7:30 pm. If you are unable to make it to the family night, your child can purchase during their class’s assigned time. Your support of the school library program is greatly appreciated! Books can be purchased using cash, check (made out to Clermont Elementary PTA) or through an eWallet (this is DIFFERENT than Scholastic). For more information on the cashless option, eWallet, please visit the Bookworm website at www.bookwormcentral.com. Proceeds from the book fair support the improvement of the library collection and program. 

Book Fair Volunteers Needed

Help is needed in preparing for the fair and throughout the week it is open. Please consider volunteering your time by helping to advertise, decorate, set up, work at the fair during school hours, work after school during our late night, and help to pack up. 

Please feel free to sign up to volunteer for an hour, a couple of hours, or for the entire week. Whatever works for you! The book fair is a lot of fun and is one of our most popular volunteer opportunities. We appreciate your time and efforts!

Clermont Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up

If you have any questions, please contact our librarian, Mrs. Cangro, at [email protected]. 

Fall Picture Day

Clermont's Fall Picture Day will be next Thursday, October 24. To order photos, visit www.barksdalephoto.com. Photo Access Code: WBVAWQP6V3

Photo Order Questions? Contact Barksdale at 1-800-220-7667

Veterans Day Celebration

All Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, and Retired Service members, please join us for breakfast to honor you! 

When: Friday, November 8, 2024

Where: Clermont Elementary School Cafeteria

When: Start Time 9:30 am (please arrive around 9:15 am)

Note: Your Clermont student is invited to come from their classroom to join you for this special event!

Afterwards (around 10 am), we’re hoping you will join classrooms to share a little bit about military life. One of our goals is to provide an opportunity for students to thank Veterans and understand why we celebrate Veterans’ Day while creating meaningful interactions for students and veterans. Another goal is to expose our students to what life as an active service member might look like.

Veterans Day RSVP

Questions? Contact Emily Hobson [email protected] or Heather Raph [email protected] 

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

October Soaring Eagle Nominations Now Open!

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

Nominate Your Soaring Eagle Here!

Let's celebrate the Clermont teachers and staff who make our school community shine! Nominations for the October award are due by the 31st. 

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

Congratulations to September Soaring Eagle, Serina Brown!!! PTA Trunk or Treat

Hey there, ghoulishly great families of Clermont Elementary!

It's that time of year again—time for our annual Trunk or Treat event! Grab your costumes and your sweetest smiles, because next Friday, Oct. 25, our school parking lot will transform into a Halloween wonderland of treats, tricks, and fantastic fun!

👻 When: Friday, Oct. 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  

👻 Where: Clermont ES Parking Lot  

👻 Costumes: Optional but encouraged! 

So, mark your calendars and join us for a night of frightful fun and community spirit. 

We are looking for three trunks from each grade level. The PTA does purchase candy for this event but we are also kindly asking for candy donations, or other trinkets such as slap bracelets, squishies, spider rings, etc.  

Trunk or Treat Sign Up

K-2 Math Night

Clermont PTA is hosting its first math night of the school year for grades K-2 on October 29th, from 5:30-7:00 pm! Registration is free!

K-2 Math Night Student Registration

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

Volunteer Sign-Up

PTA Silent Auction

The Silent Auction is back! Save the date for March 8, 2025 at ALX Alexandria!! Keep an eye out for more details to come soon. We can't make this event happen without YOU! Are you good at sending emails? Do you have five minutes to spare? Then we need you! We need people to help ask businesses for donations to the auction so that we can have all the amazing items we've had in the past (and more)! Willing to help? Email Meagan Tiedemann ([email protected]).

School Calendar
  • October 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • October 21-25: Book Fair
  • October 24: Fall Picture Day
  • October 29: K-2 Math Night - 5:30 pm
  • October 31: End of First Quarter - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm 
  • October 31: Book Character Day
  • November 1: Diwali - No School
  • November 1-2: All Saints Day - Observance Days
  • November 4: Teacher Workday - No School
  • November 5: Election Day/Teacher Workday - No School
  • November 11: Veterans Day - No School
  • November 18: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School
  • December 8: Bodhi Day - Observance Day/School in Session
  • December 23-January 5: Winter Break - No School
Calendar Spotlight: October
  • National School Principals Month
  • Disability History and Awareness Month
  • National Bullying Prevention Month
  • October 2: National Custodian Appreciation Day
  • October 9: Walk to School Day
  • October 14-18: National School Lunch Week
  • October 14-18: Digital Citizenship Week
  • October 21-25: National School Bus Safety Week

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Clermont students pose with the Edison High School mascot at the football game on October 4th. 

In This Issue Clermont News
  • Calendar Reminders

    • Indigenous Peoples’ Day

    • Early Release on Monday October 21

    • Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays

  • Mark Your Calendars for Our Annual Bookfair!

    • Book Fair Volunteers Needed

  • Fall Picture Day
  • FREE Literacy Resource for Families
  • FLE Parent Information Session
  • Advanced Academics News
PTA News
  • October Soaring Eagle Nominations Now Open!
  • PTA Trunk or Treat
  • K-2 Math Night
  • PTA Silent Auction
School Calendar
  • Calendar Spotlight: October
Calendar Reminders Indigenous Peoples’ Day

There will be no school on Monday, October 14, which is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Early Release on Monday October 21

Monday, October 21 is the second 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.  

Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Clermont will dismiss at 1:50 pm. Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. 

Mark Your Calendars for Our Annual Bookfair!

The Bookworm Central book fair is coming the week of October 21 for students during school hours. Students will have the opportunity to visit the fair to make a wish list from Monday Oct. 21 – Wednesday Oct. 23 with their class. We will also be open for one late night on Wednesday,  October 23 from 4pm – 7:30 pm. If you are unable to make it to the family night, your child can purchase during their class’s assigned time. Your support of the school library program is greatly appreciated! Books can be purchased using cash, check (made out to Clermont Elementary PTA) or through an eWallet (this is DIFFERENT than Scholastic). For more information on the cashless option, eWallet, please visit the Bookworm website at www.bookwormcentral.com. Proceeds from the book fair support the improvement of the library collection and program. 

Book Fair Volunteers Needed

Help is needed in preparing for the fair and throughout the week it is open. Please consider volunteering your time by helping to advertise, decorate, set up, work at the fair during school hours, work after school during our late night, and help to pack up. 

Please feel free to sign up to volunteer for an hour, a couple of hours, or for the entire week. Whatever works for you! The book fair is a lot of fun and is one of our most popular volunteer opportunities. We appreciate your time and efforts!

Clermont Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up

If you have any questions, please contact our librarian, Mrs. Cangro, at [email protected]. 

Fall Picture Day

Clermont's Fall Picture Day will be on Thursday, October 24. To order photos, visit www.barksdalephoto.com. Photo Access Code: WBVAWQP6V3

Photo Order Questions? Contact Barksdale at 1-800-220-7667

FREE Literacy Resource for Families

This Literacy Video Series and downloadable guides are rich with tips and actionable steps for parents and caregivers to help promote literacy with their children as they progress in their education journey: Early Literacy, Elementary, Middle, and High School. Join literacy expert Dr. Terrie Noland and renowned voice actor Michael Burgess in this fun and engaging video series.

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

Advanced Academics News

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. 

A parent information meeting focusing on the AAP levels of service and the Full-Time referral process was held virtually on Monday, September 30th. View the recording of the meeting here: https://youtu.be/4UnDfdhC6DA 

If you have any questions, please contact our AART, Raechel Acosta, at [email protected].

October Soaring Eagle Nominations Now Open!

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

Nominate Your Soaring Eagle Here!

Let's celebrate the Clermont teachers and staff who make our school community shine! Nominations for the October award are due by the 31st. 

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

Congratulations to September Soaring Eagle, Serina Brown!!! PTA Trunk or Treat

Hey there, ghoulishly great families of Clermont Elementary!

It's that time of year again—time for our annual Trunk or Treat event! Grab your costumes and your sweetest smiles, because on Friday, Oct. 25, our school parking lot will transform into a Halloween wonderland of treats, tricks, and fantastic fun!

👻 When: Friday, Oct. 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  

👻 Where: Clermont ES Parking Lot  

👻 Costumes: Optional but encouraged! 

So, mark your calendars and join us for a night of frightful fun and community spirit. 

We are looking for three trunks from each grade level. The PTA does purchase candy for this event but we are also kindly asking for candy donations, or other trinkets such as slap bracelets, squishies, spider rings, etc.  

Trunk or Treat Sign Up

K-2 Math Night

Clermont PTA is hosting its first math night of the school year for grades K-2 on October 29th, from 5:30-7:00 pm! Registration is free!

K-2 Math Night Student Registration

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

Volunteer Sign-Up

PTA Silent Auction

The Silent Auction is back! Save the date for March 8, 2025 at ALX Alexandria!! Keep an eye out for more details to come soon. We can't make this event happen without YOU! Are you good at sending emails? Do you have five minutes to spare? Then we need you! We need people to help ask businesses for donations to the auction so that we can have all the amazing items we've had in the past (and more)! Willing to help? Email Meagan Tiedemann ([email protected]).

School Calendar
  • October 14: Indigenous Peoples Day/Teacher Workday - No School
  • October 21: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • October 21-25: Book Fair
  • October 24: Fall Picture Day
  • October 29: K-2 Math Night - 5:30 pm
  • October 31: End of First Quarter - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm 
  • November 1: Diwali - No School
  • November 1-2: All Saints Day - Observance Days
  • November 4: Teacher Workday - No School
  • November 5: Election Day/Teacher Workday - No School
  • November 11: Veterans Day - No School
  • November 18: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School
  • December 8: Bodhi Day - Observance Day/School in Session
  • December 23-January 5: Winter Break - No School
Calendar Spotlight: October
  • National School Principals Month
  • Disability History and Awareness Month
  • National Bullying Prevention Month
  • October 2: National Custodian Appreciation Day
  • October 9: Walk to School Day
  • October 14-18: National School Lunch Week
  • October 14-18: Digital Citizenship Week
  • October 21-25: National School Bus Safety Week

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Clermont Veterans Day Celebration and Military Kids Club

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Dear Clermont Community,

Clermont is a Purple Star school, and we embrace opportunities to celebrate our military connected families! As the school year takes off, we look forward to our first Military Kids Club meeting on October 17, at 3 pm. We invite all military connected families to RSVP if they would like their child to participate using the form below!

Additionally, we will be hosting our annual Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, November 8, from 9:30 am – 10:45 am (arrival at 9:15 am). This year, Clermont will be honoring our Veterans, as well as our current active military families, on Friday, November 8.

As part of the celebration, we would like to have any available Veterans or active military parents, grandparents, and guardians join us for a light breakfast gathering followed by classroom presentations. Clermont takes the opportunity to expose our students to what it is like to be a part of the United States Military on Veterans Day, which is why we welcome our active duty as well as our Veterans. Our event will begin in our cafeteria, and parents/guardians who stay to share about their time in the service will visit various classrooms. More information will be sent to those who volunteer at a later date.

If you are able to join us for this honor, please click on the link below to log your RSVP.

We look forward to seeing many of our military connected parents and guardians on November 8!

MKC Form

Veterans Day RSVP

 

Questions? Contact Emily Hobson [email protected] or Heather Raph [email protected] 

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In This Issue Clermont News
  • Calendar Reminder: No School Tomorrow & Friday
  • Edison HS Football Feeder Night
  • FLE Parent Information Session
  • Picture Day Volunteers Needed
  • Advanced Academics News
PTA News
  • PTA Trunk or Treat
  • K-2 Math Night
  • PTA Silent Auction
School Calendar
  • Calendar Spotlight: October
Calendar Reminder: No School Tomorrow & Friday

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown today, Wednesday, October 2. This is an evening-only O day, and important events will not be held after school. 

Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed. 

Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students. 

Edison HS Football Feeder Night

Edison High School invites all families from our pyramid to their football game on October 4th. Before the game, future Edison Eagles will have the opportunity to participate in a fun run across the field. The evening will also include the annual Deck Bowl competition against Lewis High School, to honor Edison's late Coach Deck —a meaningful tradition for the Edison community.

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

Picture Day Volunteers Needed

Picture Day will be on Thursday, October 24th. Keep an eye out for for ordering information coming soon! 

We are looking for a few parent volunteers to help make the day go smoothly. If you are willing to help for all or part of the school day on October 24th, please email Coral Mullin at [email protected]. 

Advanced Academics News

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. 

A parent information meeting focusing on the AAP levels of service and the Full-Time referral process was held virtually on Monday, September 30th. View the recording of the meeting here: https://youtu.be/4UnDfdhC6DA 

If you have any questions, please contact our AART, Raechel Acosta, at [email protected].

PTA Trunk or Treat

Hey there, ghoulishly great families of Clermont Elementary!

It's that time of year again—time for our annual Trunk or Treat event! Grab your costumes and your sweetest smiles, because on Friday, Oct. 25, our school parking lot will transform into a Halloween wonderland of treats, tricks, and fantastic fun!

👻 When: Friday, Oct. 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  

👻 Where: Clermont ES Parking Lot  

👻 Costumes: Optional but encouraged! 

So, mark your calendars and join us for a night of frightful fun and community spirit. 

We are looking for three trunks from each grade level. The PTA does purchase candy for this event but we are also kindly asking for candy donations, or other trinkets such as slap bracelets, squishies, spider rings, etc.  

Trunk or Treat Sign Up

K-2 Math Night

Clermont PTA is hosting its first math night of the school year for grades K-2 on October 29th, from 5:30-7:00 pm! Registration is free!

K-2 Math Night Student Registration

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

Volunteer Sign-Up

PTA Silent Auction

The Silent Auction is back! Save the date for March 8, 2025 at ALX Alexandria!! Keep an eye out for more details to come soon. We can't make this event happen without YOU! Are you good at sending emails? Do you have five minutes to spare? Then we need you! We need people to help ask businesses for donations to the auction so that we can have all the amazing items we've had in the past (and more)! Willing to help? Email Meagan Tiedemann ([email protected]).

School Calendar
  • October 3: Rosh Hashanah - No School
  • October 4: Teacher Workday - No School
  • October 4: Edison HS Football Feeder Night
  • 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 21-25: Book Fair
  • October 24: Fall Picture Day
  • October 29: K-2 Math Night - 5:30 pm
  • October 31: End of First Quarter - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm 
  • November 1: Diwali - No School
  • November 1-2: All Saints Day - Observance Days
  • November 4: Teacher Workday - No School
  • November 5: Election Day/Teacher Workday - No School
  • November 11: Veterans Day - No School
  • November 18: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School
  • December 8: Bodhi Day - Observance Day/School in Session
  • December 23-January 5: Winter Break - No School
Calendar Spotlight: October
  • National School Principals Month
  • Disability History and Awareness Month
  • National Bullying Prevention Month
  • October 2: National Custodian Appreciation Day
  • October 9: Walk to School Day
  • October 14-18: National School Lunch Week
  • October 14-18: Digital Citizenship Week
  • October 21-25: National School Bus Safety Week

5720 Clermont Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310  | Main Office: 703-921-2400
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In This Issue Clermont News
  • Calendar Reminders: No School Next Thursday & Friday
  • Edison HS Football Feeder Night
  • FLE Parent Information Session
  • Picture Day Volunteers Needed
  • Advanced Academics News
PTA News
  • PTA Trunk or Treat
  • K-2 Math Night
FCPS News

  • Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

  • Lexia Parent Information Nights
School Calendar
  • Calendar Spotlight: October
Calendar Reminders: No School Next Thursday & Friday

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only O day, and important events will not be held after school. 

Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed. 

Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students. 

Edison HS Football Feeder Night

Edison High School invites all families from our pyramid to their football game on October 4th. Before the game, future Edison Eagles will have the opportunity to participate in a fun run across the field. The evening will also include the annual Deck Bowl competition against Lewis High School, to honor Edison's late Coach Deck —a meaningful tradition for the Edison community.

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

Picture Day Volunteers Needed

Picture Day will be on Thursday, October 24th. Keep an eye out for for ordering information coming soon! 

We are looking for a few parent volunteers to help make the day go smoothly. If you are willing to help for all or part of the school day on October 24th, please email Coral Mullin at [email protected]. 

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].

PTA Trunk or Treat

Hey there, ghoulishly great families of Clermont Elementary!

It's that time of year again—time for our annual Trunk or Treat event! Grab your costumes and your sweetest smiles, because on Friday, Oct. 25, our school parking lot will transform into a Halloween wonderland of treats, tricks, and fantastic fun!

👻 When: Friday, Oct. 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  

👻 Where: Clermont ES Parking Lot  

👻 Costumes: Optional but encouraged! 

So, mark your calendars and join us for a night of frightful fun and community spirit. 

We are looking for three trunks from each grade level. The PTA does purchase candy for this event but we are also kindly asking for candy donations, or other trinkets such as slap bracelets, squishies, spider rings, etc.  

Trunk or Treat Sign Up

K-2 Math Night

Clermont PTA is hosting its first math night of the school year for grades K-2 on October 29th, from 5:30-7:00 pm! Registration is free!

K-2 Math Night Student Registration

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

Volunteer Sign-Up

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Lexia Parent Information Nights

Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 & Lexia® PowerUp? Join Lexia® Learning for a parent information night to learn how FCPS is using Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp in classrooms across the district to support students' Literacy growth. Topics to be covered during this session include: What is Lexia Core5 and PowerUp and how do the programs support your student's individual learning needs? How does Lexia support teacher planning and instruction? Also included are extra tips for supporting your student.

For more information, contact Theresa Lieteau.

October 15, 2024 6:30-7:30

November 19, 2024 6:30-7:30

December 5 6:30-7:30

Register Here

School Calendar
  • October 3: Rosh Hashanah - No School
  • October 4: Teacher Workday - No School
  • October 4: Edison HS Football Feeder Night
  • 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 29: K-2 Math Night - 5:30 pm
  • October 31: End of First Quarter - Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm 
  • November 1: Diwali - No School
  • November 1-2: All Saints Day - Observance Days
  • November 4: Teacher Workday - No School
  • November 5: Election Day/Teacher Workday - No School
  • November 11: Veterans Day - No School
  • November 18: Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
  • November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School
  • December 8: Bodhi Day - Observance Day/School in Session
  • December 23-January 5: Winter Break - No School
Calendar Spotlight: October
  • National School Principals Month
  • Disability History and Awareness Month
  • National Bullying Prevention Month
  • October 2: National Custodian Appreciation Day
  • October 9: Walk to School Day
  • October 14-18: National School Lunch Week
  • October 14-18: Digital Citizenship Week
  • October 21-25: National School Bus Safety Week

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In This Issue Clermont News
  • Blue Star Welcome Week
  • Counselor’s Corner
  • Edison HS Football Feeder Night
  • Car Wash for a Cure
  • FLE Parent Information Session
  • Advanced Academics News
PTA News
  • Thank You Clermont Community!
  • PTA Trunk or Treat
School Calendar
  • Calendar Spotlight: September
Blue Star Welcome Week

Military Families at Clermont ES were invited to a Meet and Greet (plus ice cream treat!) last night to have an opportunity to find out about the school, and to meet others with shared experiences that are unique to being a military family!

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

Counselor’s Corner

Thank you all for welcoming me so openly to Clermont ES as the new counselor. I am so excited to be working with your children, the teachers, and all of the Clermont families. If you or your child need support or if you have any questions, you can reach me on Talking Points, by email at [email protected], or by phone at 703-921-2400. 

Counseling Lessons

Each month, I will be teaching lessons to each classroom on a variety of topics. During the month of September, we will be learning all about School Counseling and how a School Counselor can help. We will also be doing an introduction to Problem-Solving Skills. Please ask your child about when Mrs. Green comes to their classroom and about what they are learning. I will send out updates about what we are learning each month, with some information on what you can do at home to help support that learning. 

Are you new to Clermont ES?

The school counselor will be offering short-term new student orientation groups which are open to 1st through 6th grade students. Meetings last for approximately 20-30 minutes and are held once per week.

If you would like for your child to participate, please fill out and submit this form by Monday, September 23, 2024. Please contact the counselor if you have any questions about the group or about the counseling program in general.

Edison HS Football Feeder Night

Edison High School invites all families from our pyramid to their football game on October 4th. Before the game, future Edison Eagles will have the opportunity to participate in a fun run across the field. The evening will also include the annual Deck Bowl competition against Lewis High School, to honor Edison's late Coach Deck —a meaningful tradition for the Edison community.

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! 

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

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].

Thank You Clermont Community!

The Boosterthon Fun Run was today! The students did an amazing job, and we have surpassed our $30,000 goal! Thank you so much to everyone who donated! Ms. Salata and Mrs. Younger participated in a unicorn race today, and will be treating the students to karaoke soon! 

Regarding prizes: We did such an amazing job fundraising that the Booster team had to restock. Restocked prizes should arrive next week to be delivered by next Friday, September 27th. 

PTA Trunk or Treat

Hey there, ghoulishly great families of Clermont Elementary!

It's that time of year again—time for our annual Trunk or Treat event! Grab your costumes and your sweetest smiles, because on Friday, Oct. 25, our school parking lot will transform into a Halloween wonderland of treats, tricks, and fantastic fun!

👻 When: Friday, Oct. 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  

👻 Where: Clermont ES Parking Lot  

👻 Costumes: Optional but encouraged! 

So, mark your calendars and join us for a night of frightful fun and community spirit. 

We are looking for three trunks from each grade level. The PTA does purchase candy for this event but we are also kindly asking for candy donations, or other trinkets such as slap bracelets, squishies, spider rings, etc.  

Trunk or Treat Sign Up

Some of Clermont's young artists show off their latest work.

School Calendar
  • October 3: Rosh Hashanah - No School
  • October 4: Teacher Workday - No School
  • October 4: Edison HS Football Feeder Night
  • 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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The Fun Run is Tomorrow!

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Boosterthon Fun Run

The Boosterthon Fun Run is TOMORROW! We’ve done an amazing job this week working towards reaching our $30,000! The students have spent the week completing their Castle Quest and learning about character traits such as trustworthiness, creativity, focus, respect, self-awareness and life long learning with the high energy booster team! Don’t forget, tonight is the last night for donations! Help us finish strong this week! Just a few reminders for tomorrow:

Students will be outside running up to 35 laps! Please make sure your child brings a water bottle and wears good shoes for running. The schedule for the run is 3rd-6th grade (9:45-10:45) and K-2nd (11-12). If you need to check your volunteer sign up, you can do so HERE. 

If you are volunteering, remember you will be on your feet outside, so wear good shoes and bring water for yourself! Please make sure when you arrive you go straight to the upper field and there will be a sign in sheet for you there. Remember if you take any photos during the event please DO NOT post them on social media unless it is just your child. We can’t wait to feel the energy and excitement this Friday during the Fun Run. Thank you Clermont Community for all your support with this Fundraiser!

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

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