Clermont News
- Field Day
- Miss Mac Nominations
- Garden Help
- Garden Supply Drive
County Info
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Field Day will be this coming Friday, May 22. The activities will be inside and outside. Your child may wear sunblock, bring a hat, and water bottle if you wish. There will be one (environmentally safe) water balloon toss so you may want to send in a change of clothes incase clothing gets wet.
Though Clermont is filled with exceptional teachers and staff, an award was established in 2008 to recognize an employee who has gone above and beyond for our students.
The Miss Mac award is named in memory of Clermont kindergarten aide Ashley McIntosh.
The award recognizes a Clermont staff member who exemplifies the values Miss McIntosh brought to her teaching.
All Clermont teachers and staff who have not won The Miss Mac Award in the last 7 years are eligible for this award.
The deadline for nominations is Monday, May 18, 2026.
We will evaluate all the submissions and present the award and a check for $500 to the recipient at the final Clermont Elementary staff meeting of the school year!
For more information about the Miss Mac Award, nominee criteria, and to submit your nominations visit the PTA website: https://clermontpta.membershiptoolkit.com/miss-mac-award
Aunque Clermont cuenta con un gran número de maestros y miembros del personal excepcionales, en 2008 se estableció un premio para reconocer a aquel empleado que haya ido más allá de lo esperado en beneficio de nuestros estudiantes.
El Premio Miss Mac lleva este nombre en memoria de Ashley McIntosh, asistente de jardín de infancia en Clermont.
Este galardón reconoce a un miembro del personal de Clermont que ejemplifique los valores que Miss McIntosh aportaba a su labor docente.
Todos los maestros y miembros del personal de Clermont que no hayan recibido el Premio Miss Mac en los últimos 7 años son elegibles para este reconocimiento. La fecha límite para presentar las candidaturas es el lunes 18 de mayo de 2026.
¡Evaluaremos todas las propuestas y entregaremos el premio —junto con un cheque de $500— al ganador durante la última reunión de personal de la Escuela Primaria Clermont del año escolar!
Para obtener más información sobre el Premio Miss Mac y los criterios de nominación, así como para enviar sus candidaturas, visite el sitio web de la PTA: https://clermontpta.membershiptoolkit.com/miss-mac-award
Ways You Can Help
The program is designed to be flexible, offering three different types of involvement:
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Watering: Plants should be watered daily, preferably in the morning or evening.
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Weeding & Maintenance: Perform light upkeep to maintain garden health.
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Mowing/Weed Whacking: This task only needs to be completed once during your selected week.
Note: New for this year, you can choose to sign up for Watering only, Mowing/Weed whacking only, or both.
Volunteer Support
To make your week as easy as possible, the school provides:
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On-site tools and materials.
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Quick and simple instructions for all tasks.
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Flexible timing, allowing you to visit whenever it fits your schedule.
Why Join?
By volunteering, you are helping to:
- Keep the garden alive and support local pollinators.
- Prepare the environment for fall learning.
- Support the overall school community.
To get started, you can Sign Up Today by following the link on the original flyer.
The Eco Eagles and Garden Managers are hosting a Garden Supply Drive to support the school's gardens and seed library for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. By donating, you support hands-on learning, help feed the school community, and build a more sustainable future.
Items Needed
The drive is seeking both new and gently used supplies:
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Plants: Vegetable, herb, and flowering varieties.
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Soil & Compost: Bagged soil, compost, worm castings, and mulch.
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Tools & Gear: Hand tools, gloves, watering cans, and garden hoses.
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Pots & Containers: All sizes are welcome.
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Seeds: Donations to help restock the Seed Library collection.
How to Donate
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Standard Items: Drop off your donations in the Garden Donation Box located in the school lobby.
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Large Items: To arrange a pickup for bulky items, please contact Ms. Hobson.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, you can reach out to Ms. Hobson via email at eehobson@fcps.edu.
- New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
- May 18: 5th gr Math SOL
- May 20: Band & Choir Concert - 6:30pm
- May 22: Field Day
- May 25: Memorial Day Holiday - No School
- May 26: Teacher Workday - No School
- May 27: Eid Al-Adha Holiday - No School
- June 3: Stings Concert - 6:30pm at Edison HS
- June 16: 6th Grade Promotion - 5:45pm at Twain MS
- June 17: Last day of School - Dismiss at 1:50pm
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