The Clearview Community Connect

Stronger Together

Dear Clearview Families,

As we approach the end of the first half of the school year, it is a great time to reflect on the progress students have made. As always, we thank you for your partnership and engagement with us. It makes a difference!

Have a great weekend!

Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton

Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal

This week at clearvbiew students playing instruments, students in eco club and students singing

Strategies for Better Sleep

Sleep is essential to good health, and getting enough sleep has big benefits to your physical and mental health and well-being. Sleep is restorative, allowing your body time to recover and repair.

This is true for your child, too. In fact, adequate sleep in children supports healthy brain development, learning, and memory consolidation, as well as their mood. And it is important for a strong immune system and the prevention of infections. Read about how much sleep a person needs and get some sleep strategies you can use with your family.

FCPS PreK and Early Head Start are now accepting applications for SY 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.

Annual Clearview 6th Grade Students v Staff Basketball Game

FEBRUARY 6 at 6:00 PM at HERNDON MIDDLE SCHOOL

BE THERE TO WITNESS 6TH GRADERS VS STAFF BATTLE FOR THE WIN!

DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM

$3 ENTRY FEE - CASH PREFERRED

6TH GRADERS GET IN FREE!

PIZZA & OTHER CONCESSIONS FOR 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 Next Stop 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 (TBD), Play Club (2-4)

*Science Olympiad (3-4), Eco Club (3-6 ), Stars on Stage (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.

Herndon Community Center at The Open House for Families Saturday January 24th

Enjoy a Great (FREE) Time Learning about the Herndon Community Center at The Open House for Families Event TOMORROW Saturday, January 24 at 2:00- 4:00 PM!

Details: Families will be able to explore programs, connect with community resources, and participate in interactive activities throughout the facility.

Location: Herndon Community Center

814 Ferndale Ave

Herndon, VA 20170