Coming Up: PTA Meeting with Abby Raphael – Movie Night

A special thanks to all who came to the International Dinner Friday night.  Students provided musical entertainment and families provided the feast!  Claremont students also got a chance to show off their dance moves in the gym.  What a blast!  Thanks to all who participated.

On Tuesday, February 7, School Board Member Abby Raphael will be featured at our February PTA Meeting.  The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Please come and here from Ms. Raphael the future plans for Arlington County schools.  Babysitting and Spanish translation is available.

Finally, PTA Movie Night is next Friday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m.  So bring a blanket, wear your pj’s and settle in for a movie with your Claremont friends!

 

 

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This Week: Winter Concert – International Dinner Ooh La La!!!!

Students may have been off of school Monday, but they have a very busy week ahead.

Claremont’s Winter Concert is set for Wednesday night.  Make it a dinner and a concert evening… the fifth grade is selling pizzas and desert before the concert.  The music begins at 7:00 p.m…. but pizza will be served at 6:15 p.m.  Please come and enjoy!

That’s not the only occasion this week to dine out at Claremont.  The school’s annual International Dinner will be held Friday night at 6:00 p.m.  The dinner is pot-luck so please bring a dish from your native land… the PTA will provide the entertainment.  It’s sure to be a fun night!

Viva Verde will meet at Susie Wallin’s house on Tuesday night for an informational meeting.  If you’re interested in the school’s efforts to be green, please attend.  The meeting will run from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. at the Wallin’s at 5910 N. 19th Street, Arlington 22205.

 

 

 

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This Week: Geography Bee… Read-a-thon Wednesday.

Claremont’s 4th and 5th Grade Geography whizzes will face off Tuesday at 3pm for the Claremont Geography Bee.

Students schoolwide can read about Geography and many other subjects on Wednesday, an Early Release Read-a-thon day.

Although this week marks just the first full week back in class after winter break, students can look forward to two more breaks this month.  There will be no school for students on Monday, January 16 and Monday, January 23.

 Finally, Claremont’s Reflection winners will be honored next Tuesday, January 17 at the County’s Reflections Ceremony.  The program begins at 7 p.m.  Come to Washington Lee High School to cheer on Claremont students and view the wonderful art pieces created across Arlington.

 

 

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Letters needed: Teacher of the Year / Support Person of the Year

It is our great pleasure to announce that 4th grade teacher Kim Klaus has been selected as Claremont’s Teacher of  the Year.  Ms. Klaus has taught for Arlington since 2001 and has been at Claremont for 7 years. As many of you have experienced, Kim is an excellent teacher who takes great care to get to know all of her students and create a special relationship with each one.  Over the years she has held several leadership positions, including Mentor Coordinator, Social Studies Lead and Claremont Lead Teacher.  She is currently spearheading a cross-grade level committee to get students excited about reading.  Kim will now compete with teachers from other Arlington schools for the title of APS Teacher of the Year.

It is also our pleasure to announce that administrative assistant Lety Macias has been nominated as Claremont’s Support Person of the Year.  Ms. Lety, as she is known by students and parents, has worked in the front office for 5 years.  Each day her warmth, humor and helpful manner lights up the lives of all who come in contact with her.  She will also represent Claremont as she competes for APS Support Person of the Year.

We need your help!  We are looking for parents and students who would be willing to write letters of support to be included in the application packets for the above nominees.  These letters of support are an important part of the application process as they help us to illustrate to the county-wide selection committee that our wonderful Claremont nominees for Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year are deserving of the APS titles.  Please contact Susan Burnett (703-228-2513) if you plan to contribute a letter of support.  All letters are due Friday, January 6.

Con gran placer queremos anunciar que han seleccionado a la maestra de 4to grado la Sra. Kim Klaus como Maestra del Año de Claremont. La Sra. Klaus ha enseñado en Arlington desde el año 2001  y ha estado en Claremont por 7 años.  Algunos de ustedes han tenido la experiencia de ver que Kim es una maestra excelente que toma gran cuidado en conocer a cada uno de sus estudiantes y crea una relación especial con cada uno de ellos. Durante los años ella se ha destacado en varias áreas de liderazgos, incluyendo Coordinadora del Grupo de Mentores, Maestra Líder del Programa de Estudios Sociales y de los Maestros de Claremont. Ella está encabezando actualmente un comité a nivel de todos los grados para conseguir que todos los estudiantes se entusiasmen por la lectura. Ahora  Kim competirá con otros maestros de las escuelas de Arlington por el título de maestra del año de APS.

Es también nuestro placer anunciar que han nominado  a Lety Macías ayudante administrativa como ayudante del Año de Claremont.  La Sra. Lety, como los estudiantes y padres la conocen, ha trabajado en la oficina por 5 años. Cada día su calurosa bienvenida, su humor y ayuda  animan a todos los que están en contacto con ella. También ella representará  a Claremont y competirá como Ayudante del Año a nivel de APS.  

¡Necesitamos su ayuda! Estamos buscando a padres y estudiantes que estén dispuestos a escribir cartas de apoyo que se incluirán en los paquetes de aplicación para las candidatas mencionadas anteriormente. Estas cartas ayudan y son parte importante en el proceso ya que demuestran al comité que selecciona a nivel del condado que nuestros candidatos maravillosos de Claremont  merecen el título de Maestra del Año y Ayudante del Año a nivel de APS. Por favor comuníquese con Susan Burnett  al  (703-228-2513) si usted decide hacer con una carta de apoyo. Todas las cartas tienen que ser entregados para el viernes, 6 de enero. ¡ Muchas Gracias!

 

 

 

 

 

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