The Clearview Community Connect

Stronger Together

Dear Clearview Families,

We missed our Yellow Jackets this week at Clearview! Teachers and staff had a full-day of professional learning on Thursday and are excited to implement new strategies for teaching and learning with students as soon as possible. We hope to see you on Monday (keeping in mind there is more extremely cold weather in the forecast).

Have a great weekend!

Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton

Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal

Please thank the custodians for their hard work and determination in making our school grounds safe for students, staff, and families!

From left to right: Jason, Binh, Ada, Guadalupe, Luis (Manrique not pictured).

Winter Resources for Families

A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue! We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.

FCPS PreK and Early Head Start Accepting Applications for 2026–2027

The FCPS PreK and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old.

PreK: For children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30, with priority given to 4-year-olds.

Early Head Start: For children ages 0–2 and pregnant women who live in the Reston and Herndon area.

More information and the online application are available here.

Come Celebrate Clearview's Science Olympiad Team!

All are invited to the Herndon Town Council Meeting, at 765 Lynn Street, on Tuesday February 2nd at 6:30 pm to celebrate and acknowledge Clearview's Division B Science Olympiad Team!

Annual Clearview 6th Grade Students v Staff Basketball Game

February 6 at 6:00 PM at Herndon Middle School
Doors open at 5:30PM
$3 Entry fee (Cash preferred)
Sixth grade students get in FREE!
Pizza and other concessions on sale from $1-$3
$1 Free throw contest

***ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARD THE 6TH GRADE PARTY***

Early Intervention: Child Find

Approximately 17% of children in the U.S. have one or more developmental disabilities or other developmental delays according to the Centers for Disease Control. Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs 20 months- 5 years by the FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) program. Screenings are FREE to children ages 20 months to 5 years old who reside in Fairfax County.

More information about typical developmental milestones/to learn if your child is on-track can be found here. Call with questions or to schedule a FREE assessment 571-423-4121.

Theater Production: Stars on Stage by NextStop Theatre Company

Students in grades 3-6 with an interest in theater: either on-stage (singing, dancing) or back-stage (set design, costumes, lighting), will have the opportunity to participate in an 11-week after school club held on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning on March 9, 2026. The club is free of charge. Snack and bus transportation will be provided (to bus riders).

There will be an evening performance (for families) in June followed by two daytime performances (for students) the following day.

*Students who participate in Stars on Stage must attend on Mondays and Wednesdays and may not participate in other spring after-school clubs.

Spring After-School Clubs: Planning Ahead

Keep an eye out for a Spring After-School Clubs Interest Form coming home in your child’s Tuesday folder on February 3 and which must be returned by Monday, February 9. The following clubs will be offered on Wednesdays in March beginning the week of March 23:

Healthy Plate (K-1), Art About Our Earth (1-2), Girl Scouts (K-3), Play Club (2-4)
*Science Olympiad (3-4), Eco Club (3-6 ), Art Club (4-6), Math Olympiad (3-4),
Robotics (5-6)
*Science Olympiad (3-4) will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Please note: Monday clubs will NOT meet on 3/30, 4/6 or 5/25 and Wednesday clubs will NOT meet on 4/1, 4/22, 5/13 or 5/27.

If your child is selected for a club, the corresponding permission slip will be sent home via Tuesday folder and must be returned by Monday, February 16.

Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs

Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.

Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.

Lea los consejos del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax para reducir la propagación de la “flu” y de otros gérmenes.

January is National Mentoring Month

Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are.Learn more about Mentoring Month.

Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor.

All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life.

The FCPS MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at mmacdonald@fcps.edu.

Fasting Meal Kits

From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.

Important Meal Kit Information:

Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.

Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.