"Flower Shower" on May 6 to Recognize Clermont Teachers

5/5/2021 3:28 pm

Please mark your calendar for our “Flower Shower” on Thursday, May 6, as our way to shower Clermont’s teachers and staff with flowers to show our gratitude. School is one of the places we see our children bloom so we thought using flowers would show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate the role they play in our children's lives. The PTA will purchase a floral arrangement for the school to be delivered on Thursday of Teacher Appreciation week and displayed in the lobby for all to enjoy, but also we are asking students to draw or create flowers for your teachers. Budding artists, feel free to draw flowers. Builders and makers, design flowers out of household or art supplies. Families may send in small arrangements or any creative idea to participate in our flower shower of gratitude.

Here's how to participate in the Neighborhood Safari!

5/5/2021 3:27 pm

Do you remember the 2020 Neighborhood Safari?  Well one year into this new way of life and we are bringing back the concept with a PTA twist!  As we all get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather, have your Eagle decorate your window with Ernie!  Here's how to participate:

Color or decorate the attached Ernie the Eagle (as many as you'd like!)

Tape them in your window or on your door

As you are enjoying the nice weather and walking around the neighborhood, keep your eyes peeled for Eagles in other people's houses!

Snap a photo of your student spotting other people's decorated windows (try not to include the actual house number in the photo).

Send them to vpoutreach@clermontpta.org, and they may be featured in upcoming Happenings!  

Clermont food drive during May!

5/5/2021 3:25 pm

Clermont is sponsoring a food drive to benefit Koinonia, an organization which distributes food and other items to families in our community. Donations are accepted during the month of May. Thank you for showing you CARE for others.

Below is a list of items that Koinonia is requesting however, all food items are welcome.

• Gravy
• Chili
• Beef stew
• Manwich
• Hamburger, Chicken, or Tuna Helpers
• Instant coffee
• Pudding
• Jello
• Instant potatoes
• Ramen Noodles
• Shaving cream

Please no glass containers.

Virtual conference featuring STEM education providers

5/5/2021 3:21 pm

The Thomas Jefferson HS PTSA will be hosting a virtual event on 15 May 2021, an online virtual conference featuring several area STEM education providers, including those that offer free and reduced fee services for low-income households. The purpose of this event is to inform the community of those services available currently in Elementary and Middle School. Some of the key providers at this event include:

• Black Student Fund
• Girls Who Math
• Junior Scholars
• And more…….

When: May 15, 2021 08:00 AM – 4:00PM EST

Register in advance for this meeting: https://buff.ly/3sXuyEU After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For questions, contact: diversitychairs@tjptsa.org. 

The 2021 Miss Mac Award Nominations are Now Open!!

4/28/2021 7:59 am

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. Please consider nominating a deserving Clermont staff member by completing this form. Visit this link for more information on the Miss Mac award and its criteria. The deadline for nominations is May 28, 2020.