The Clearview Community Connect

Stronger Together

Dear Clearview Families,

It was great to see so many examples of family engagement this week from field trip chaperones to STEAM night participation. The fourth quarter is choc-full of opportunities for parents to send the message that education is invaluable. Please pay close attention to Talking Points and the Clearview May and June Post-It Calendars that will arrive in Tuesday folders so you don’t miss out on school and/or PTA sponsored events scheduled to take place mornings, afternoons, evenings, and even weekends. Even better, there are tons of volunteer opportunities, too!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Stephanie Almquist Joshua Redford Rachel Charlton

Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal

A collage of scenes showing children and adults engaged in educational and recreational activities. In one image, a teacher guides a child using a laptop and a simple circuit setup with play dough and wires. Another shows a child smiling while sliding out of a large blue playground tube. A group photo captures multiple adults standing behind a large group of young children outdoors. In a separate image, several children sit on the floor building with a large pile of LEGO bricks. The final image shows an adult helping two young children explore a display board with drawings and information at an outdoor table.

Herndon High School's Performance of Cinderella

Theatre 4 Kids Foundation has partnered with Herndon High School to provide an exciting opportunity for elementary students interested in the performing arts! We are offering 10 free tickets per show to Herndon's performance of Cinderella on May 1, 7:00 PM, May 2, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM, May 3, 2:00 PM. This is a great way for students to get more acquainted with their future school, Herndon High School, and a perfect introduction to the theatre program.

This offer is sponsored by the non-profit organization, Theatre 4 Kids Foundation, run by FCPS high school students with a mission to inspire the next generation of performers, artists, and technicians by providing unforgettable performing arts experiences for students and their families. Please click to complete the Google Form https://forms.gle/Y45pFLJ544UkwkQbA to get free tickets!

The SpongeBob Musical

Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Are you interested in learning about musical theatre and participating in a show? Join Herndon Summer Grand for The SpongeBob Musical. Herndon Summer Grand is a musical theatre program sponsored by the Herndon High School Choral Boosters and open to rising 6th graders through 12th grade (current 5th through 11th graders).

Camp dates are July 6-31 at Herndon High School. Shows are on July 31 and Aug 1. No experience needed. Registration Information is at www.HerndonHSchoir.com. Scholarships are available.

Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.

Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18.

The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.

Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.

Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 31 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. All of us play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.

We are happy to report that all students on the autism spectrum at Clearview, based on their individual strengths and needs, are included with their same age peers. Thanks to our amazing Preschool Autism Classroom (PAC) team who created this incredible bulletin board.

National Arab American Heritage Month

FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia.

The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage.

Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to the Clearview ES community, and recognize their strength and resilience.