Reminder: Silent Auction Saturday Night!
Come party with Claremont parents at the Silent Auction Saturday night!
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 12
Place: NREC Ballroom, 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA
Cost: $10 per ticket – meal included
There will be free babysitting provided at Claremont…. with tons of games, a movie and snacks for the kids!
Please come… it promises to be a fun night!
This Week: Math Dice Kudos – Teacher Appreciation Week – Spring Concert – Silent Auction
2012 Math Dice Team
Congratulations to our Claremont Math Dice team. Six 5th graders competed in the county Math Dice tournament over the weekend. Representing Claremont were Syndey Hanley, Georgia Hazel, Calvin Hendren, Billy Long, Iain Ramsey and Caroline Rogers. The team played 7 rounds of Math Dice in the individual competition and also competed in a team round. Start rolling those dice 4th graders to get ready for next year!
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. All week long, we’re honoring our hard working teachers with little gifts of kindness like flowers, fruit, cards, sweets and a Friday Fiesta! The 3rd grade is hosting the party for the teachers on Friday… so 3rd graders… please sign up to bring something for the Fiesta! All the homerooms will also need to have parent volunteers to staff the classes on Friday from 1:30 – 2:30. It’s a fun tradition, so please check with your homeroom parents to see if they still need someone to volunteer on Friday afternoon.
Wednesday is the Spring Concert! Claremont’s musicians will be performing at 1 pm and at 7 pm. If your child is performing, make sure they wear concert attire … white shirt and black slacks or skirt.
Friday is spirit day…. dress in patriotic colors! Friday night… Adelante will be hosting an event to honor Mothers. It will be held at Claremont from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Last but not least…. our Silent Auction is Saturday! Homerooms will be displaying their class baskets this week in the library. If you haven’t donated yet… please get in your last minute donations! We’re also still looking for some volunteers to help set-up the auction on Saturday from 1 pm – 6 pm. If you’re available during any of that time, please contact our auction chairperson, Velvet Beard at velvet@redlengua.com or 571-213-6811. The Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. - tickets are $10. That ticket includes dinner and free babysitting at Claremont. What a deal! Please come… it’s one of Claremont’s biggest events of the year!
Claremont hosts students from Coyoacan – Welcome!
This week, Claremont will host five 6th graders from Coyoacan, Mexico.
The students will sit in on some Claremont 5th grade classes as well as take in some of our area’s famous sites, like the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Mall and our national pastime… a Nats game!
So if you see some new faces during the week… remember to say “Hola!” Let’s give our guests a friendly Claremont welcome!
PTA Meeting – May 1, 7p.m. – Special Guest – School Board Member James Lander
Please join us on Tuesday, May 1 at 7 pm (babysitting and translation services provided) for our PTA meeting. School Board Member James Lander will be sharing his insights with us this month. In addition, we will be finalizing the PTA Slate for the 2012-2013 school year and discussing the Silent Auction.
Vengan a nuestra reunión de la Asociación Padres-Maestros (PTA por sus siglas en ingles) este martes, el 1 de mayo a las 7:30 pm (habrá cuida de niños y servicios de traducción). James Lander, miembro de la Junta Escolar, compartirá sus observaciones con nosotros. Además, vamos a ultimar nuestra lista de candidatos del PTA para el año escolar 2012-2013 y habrá discusión sobre la Subasta Silenciosa.
Coming Up: Movie Night Tonight – Lean Green Screen Week next week!
Looking for a good way to end the school week? Claremont students can curl up in their jammies at Claremont tonight at 6:30 for Movie Night, featuring “The Muppets.” Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza is also available… as well as goodies and popcorn!
Next week… it’s Lean, Green Screen-Free Week! We encourage our Claremont students to go outside… get some fresh air and stay away from the computer, video and tv screens! Sign a commitment to give up the screens for a week… and enter the raffle. Eight lucky students will win a $10 gift certificate for their efforts!
Garden Day – Help make Claremont even more beautiful. Saturday, April 28 is Garden Day! Help clean up the Claremont grounds and plant some new plants! The morning session runs from 9 – noon. Afternoon helpers can pitch in from 1:00 – 5:00. Help Claremont during Lean, Green, No Screen Week!
Finally… the PTA encourages our students to expand your home library. Our Spring Book Fair will be held next week from April 23 – 27… with our Family Night on Thursday, April 26. Students will pick out their favorite choices during the week… so get ready to read!
Congratulations to Tamzin Folz – Heads to National Contest for Reflections!
Congratulations to Claremont’s Tamzin Folz as her Reflections entry heads to the PTA Reflections National competition. Tamzin was selected as a VA PTA Reflections Outstanding Interpretation Award earner. As a VAPTA OI winner, her Reflections entry was sent to the National PTA as a Virginia PTA nomination for her category and age group.
Way to go Tamzin!
Superintendent Patrick Murphy’s Presentation
We would like to thank Superintendent Murphy for his presentation at the April PTA meeting. If you did not have the chance to come, we have the PDF presentation here.
This Week: PTA Meeting, School Support Appreciation, Museum Night and Kudos to Odyssey Teams
Welcome back from Spring Break!
What a busy week our Claremont students have ahead!
During this week, we are celebrating Administrative Professional Week. We are honoring the dedicated, caring and hard working staff including the library, counselors, nursing, custodians, and cafeteria/recess staff. The week is going to kick off with breakfast provided by VPI and Montessori. We encourage your participation. Please consider a card, flower or treat for any member of this dedicated group during the rest of this week.
Tuesday night the PTA convenes for its April meeting. Special guest, Superintendent Murphy will be addressing your questions on any educational issues in Arlington. Please come to the meeting at 7 p.m. Babysitting and translation will be available.
Thursday night is Museum Night! Students will show off their art work, Science Fair projects and other projects Thursday night at 6 p.m. Be there!
Finally, we’d like to congratulate the 8 teams who competed in the Odyssey of the Mind tournament over Spring Break. Two teams were awarded ribbons… The Ooo-Motional Vehicle team won 2nd Place and the 5th Grade “To Be or Not to Be” team garnered a 3rd place finish! Congratulations to them and to all the teams who participated. The performances were terrific! Way to go Claremont!
This Week: Eight teams head to Odyssey of the Mind Competition!
This Saturday, 8 Claremont teams will head to West Potomac High School to compete in the Northern Virginia Odyssey of the Mind Competition. The Claremont students have been working hard on their performances since last fall and they’re ready to go! Good luck Claremont!
Next week is Spring Break. Enjoy it! Over the break, some of Claremont’s aspiring scientists will be busy working on projects for Museum Night. Science projects will be seen at Museum Night in April.
Please remember to download donation forms for the Silent Auction. Silent Auction donation forms will be accepted through mid-April. Help make this year’s Auction a success! We love our volunteers!
Please also note that homerooms will be putting together class baskets. Please look out for information in the coming weeks and donate!
Silent Auction – We need donations!
Auction Date: May 12, 2012 Donation Deadline: April 15, 2012
Are you a great cook? Are you an interior design wizard? Do you have a timeshare but not enough vacation days to use it? Do you have unused gift cards lying around?
This year’s Silent Auction is coming up quickly and we are looking for donations to help make it a success. We know your homerooms will be putting together baskets but if you can also help out with a personal donation, please fill out the form on the reverse side of this letter and return it to your child’s teacher by April 15th.
Here are some ideas of how to share your talents:
Contact Velvet Beard (571-213-6811) with questions. You can fill out the donation form here.
Fecha de la Subasta: 12 de mayo de 2012 Fecha Final par Donaciones: 15 de abril de 2012
¿Es usted un gran cocinera? ¿Tiene habilidades maravillosas para el diseño de interiores? ¿Tiene un talento que puede compartir?
El Subasto Silencio de 2012 viene en camino y buscamos donaciones para hacerlo un gran éxito. Sabemos que las clases de homeroom van a pedir colaboración para canastas, pero si puede apoyar con una donación personal, hacer el favor de llenar el formulario adjunto y entregarlo al maestro de su niño antes del 15 de abril.
Aquí están algunas ideas de cómo compartir sus talentos:
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Artware and Read Across America!
Our March PTA Meeting will be held tonight, Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. As always, there will be babysitting and translation offered. Please come and participate.
Artware begins this week! All of your budding Picasso’s will be preparing a “work” to be printed on a mug, mousepad, t-shirt, throw or some other useful item of your choice. The items make great gifts for parents, grandparents or just serve as a memento. So keep an eye out for the Artware catalogue!
Read Across America is celebrated Friday. Claremont students are encouraged to wear their “jammies” on Friday so they can cuddle up with a good book all day long. Guest readers will share their favorite stories in English and Spanish with Claremont students. It’s always a fun day… so let’s get out and read!
Coming Up: Artware and Enrichment / Parent – Teacher Conferences
Parent – Teacher conferences will be held this Thursday and Friday. Claremont students will enjoy a long weekend of (finger’s crossed!) balmy temperatures. Get out and enjoy the weather!
The Spring Enrichment Catalogue is out! With courses on Chess, Lego Robotics, Guitar, Piano and Web Design, there’s something for everyone! The catalogues can be found online and on the listservs. There are also hard copies located in the front office. Sign up! Registration ends on March 9.
Our March PTA Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. As always, there will be babysitting and translation offered. Please come and participate. We love our volunteers!
The popular ArtWare by You program is returning to Claremont in a couple of weeks. The art teachers have been working with students to create art pieces that you may order to be put on keepsake items such as mugs, trivets, hats and t-shirts. ArtWare by You is a PTA fundraiser that benefits programs the PTA supports including after school enrichment program scholarships, grants for teachers and more. Keep an eye out for the ArtWare by You envelope, which will include your child’s artwork and order form. This will be sent home with the Tuesday packets on Tuesday, March 6.
Claremont’s Tamzin Folz heads to State for Reflections Entries!
New REFLECTIONS results – It’s official!
Tamzin Folz has been selected for Outstanding Interpretation of the Theme (Diversity means…) at the Northern Virginia District competition, not just in one, but in TWO categories!
Her Dance entry “American Dances Together” as well as her Film “Welcome to Diverse City” were both selected at the Primary Age Division to represent the NoVa District at the State level. She represents Arlington and Claremont well!
Please join me in wishing her the best of luck an d extending her our heartfelt congratulations.
Way to go Tamzin!
Nuevos resultados de REFLEXIONES – Es oficial!
Tamzin Folz ha sido seleccionada como la Mejor Interpretacion del Tema (Diversidad significa…) en la competencia a nivel del Distrito del Virginia Norte, en DOS categorias!
Su Danza, “American Dances Together”, y su Video “Welcome to Diverse City” fueron ambos seleccionados en la Division Primaria para representar el Distrito del Virginia Norte en la competencia a nivel del Estado de Virginia. Ella es una excelente representante para Arlington y Claremont!
Le deseamos mucha suerte a Tamzin y la felicitamos!
Bien hecho Tamzin!
This Week: Valentine’s Day Celebrations!
This week… Claremont students will be demonstrating their friendships… celebrating Valentine’s Day in the classrooms this week. Different classes will be celebrating at different times. If you’re interested in helping out in your student’s classroom, contact your homeroom parent and volunteer. Volunteers are always welcome!
Next Monday, students will get a break from school in honor of President’s Day. No classes will be held on Monday, February 20. To celebrate, it may be a great day to visit Mount Vernon (George Washington’s home) or Ford’s Theater (the site of Lincoln’s shooting). Both locations are planning special events.
This Week: PTA Meeting with School Board member Abby Raphael & Movie Night!
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Join us Tuesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. for the February PTA meeting where school board member Abby Raphael will give a short presentation followed by a Q&A session. Babysitting and translation services provided. And on Friday… movie fans can join their Claremont friends at Movie Night. “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” will be featured… from 6:30 – 8:30 in the Claremont Multi-purpose room. Pizza, popcorn and snacks will be for sale. So wear your pj’s and bring a picnic blanket. See you at the movies!
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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!
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.
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!
Coat and Toy Drive… and Art of Giving Parties!
Worldwide Helpers Coat and Toy Drive… please scour your closets for any gently used winter coats. In these tough economic times, there are plenty of children who could use a donated coat to keep warm this winter. No need to clean it before donating… a local dry cleaner is willing to clean up the coats. We’re also collecting new toys to give away for those in need. The coat and toy drive ends December 22.
Wednesday is an early-release day and also a Claremont Read-a-thon. Have your child bring his or her favorite book to read on Wednesday!
Third grade parents can continue the joy of reading on Thursday night, December 15. The third grade Parent-Student reading workshop will be held in the library between 5:30 – 7:30 Thursday night.
Also, Adelante will hold a parent meeting in the conference room on Friday morning between 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Finally, next Thursday, December 22, many Claremont classes will hold their “Art of Giving” parties. If you’d like to help in your child’s classroom, contact your child’s homeroom parent for food and game options!
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