Claremont Immersion Elementary School PTA

Coming Up: PTA Meeting with Abby Raphael – Movie Night

khendren — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:08:01 +0000

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!!!!

khendren — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:45:16 +0000

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.

khendren — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:36:43 +0000

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

khendren — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:57:12 +0000

It is our great pleasure to announce that 4^th 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!

khendren — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:05:38 +0000

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!

This Week: PTA Meeting… and holiday shopping at Book Fair!

khendren — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:00:29 +0000

Tired of all the endless lines to wait in and stores to shuffle through while doing your holiday shopping? You’re in luck! This week, Claremont hosts the Book Fair! It’s a great time to pick up some gifts for the holidays while getting your child to read, read, read! The Fair starts Monday at 8:00 a.m. and lasts all week during school hours. Families can shop together on Wednesday night, December 7 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. during Family Night. Claremont is also welcoming a guest speaker from NASA for the evening event. On a side note, if you want to add a scarf or two to your holiday shopping…. the fifth grade will be selling scarves in Claremont colors. Come take a look at the fifth grade table!

The PTA meets Tuesday night for it’s monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Please come to find out what’s planned for the coming months and make your suggestions heard! Babysitting and translation is available.

Just a reminder, the Winter Concert has been rescheduled to January 25. Come to the Book Fair instead!

Claremont will host a Chess Tournament on Saturday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come… bring your best moves!

Finally, a thank you to Adriane Webb and all the folks who helped her on Make-up Picture Day. Our volunteers make things happen.

Have a great week!

Picture Day Bloopers – Fixed tomorrow!

khendren — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:26:53 +0000

If your child’s picture day was more of a picture dud… tomorrow’s his or her chance to retake the shot! Staff, clubs, teams and candids will also be taken Friday. Say Cheese!

Also… parents and students from the 3rd grade get the chance Friday for some Kudos from Claremont. The Third Grade Recognition Breakfast will be held from 7:30 – 8:15. See you then!

Winter Concert – Rescheduled for January 25 at 7:00 p.m.

khendren — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:59:38 +0000

The winter concert has been rescheduled to January 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Information about this change has been reflected in the recent Claremont Parrot Newsletter and will be reflected in each Monday Memo until the concert date. An individual letter is also going home with each 3rd, 4th & 5th grade student.

The Latest on: Reflections… Reading… Movie Night and Thanksgiving!

khendren — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:18:05 +0000

This has been a busy week for Claremont’s artists and readers!

The results are in for the winners of this year’s Reflections contest. Thirty-eight Claremont artists participated in 5 categories with 49 entries altogether.

Representing Claremont in the County-wide contest for Visual Arts are Ethan Drake for “The Trail that Keeps on Going” and Alexander Hall for “Acceptance”. In Photography, our first place winners are Maya Solis for “Colors of the Rainbow”
and Calvin Hendren for “Diverseacreek”. In Literature our Claremont winners are Maya Solis for “I love diversity” and
Lukas Wood for “Diversity Birds”. In the Film category, Tamzin Folz took top honors for “Diverse City” and Danielle Sassin took first place for “Diversity means…”. Tamzin Folz will also represent Claremont in the Dance category for her work ”American Dances Together (Diversity is Beautiful)”. Congratulations Claremont artists!

Our Claremont students are hitting the books. The PTA has awarded grants for two different reading programs – Jr. Great Books and the Third Grade Monthly Reading Night. Claremont parent volunteers are starting up five new rotating “book clubs” through the Jr. Great Books programs. So far, the students who’ve started the program seem to be enjoying their books. On the third grade front, about 50 students and parents gathered in the library Thursday night for the monthly reading night. The teachers hope that the night will help further engage students in reading and help them unlock the joy of books. Way to go readers!

Friday night is movie night at Claremont. The PTA is presenting Rio! Come and unwind, enjoy some pizza and popcorn and kick back with your friends for a movie!

Finally, Thanksgiving is less than a week away and with that comes the annual Claremont Thankful Lunch. Parents are welcome to join their children during lunch on Tuesday to help them celebrate Claremont’s observance of Thanksgiving. You bring lunch, the PTA will provide pie! Homeroom parents are still looking for volunteers to help serve pie. If you’re interested in helping out, please contact your homeroom parent.

Coming Soon: Rio! Family Movie Night – Friday, November 18

khendren — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:16:23 +0000

Claremont PTA presents Free Family Movie Night & Pajama- Jam showing Rio Friday November 18th 6:30-8:30pm in the Claremont Cafetaria. Pajamas and picnic blankets welcome. Pizza, popcorn and snacks for sale.

El PTA de Claremont presenta Noche Gratis con películas para la familia y Fiesta de Pijamas Presentando Rio El viernes, 18 de noviembre de 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Lugar: Cafetería de la escuela Se Pueden Vestir con sus Pijamas y traer un mantel pizza, palomitas de maíz y meriendas para comprar.