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Sixth grade students enjoying their Hour of Code!
Happy Computer Science Education Week!
e-Notify Emergency Messages Will Be Communicated via New Vendor Beginning December 14
Fairfax County Public Schools will be moving to a new vendor to provide emergency and essential email, text, and phone notifications beginning December 14, 2018. If you currently receive emergency and essential communications via email, text, or phone, you do not need to do anything as you will continue to receive this information.
Parents and guardians who have included a cellphone number (in the cellphone field) on a student’s emergency care card will receive a text message on December 14 to confirm the account is set up to receive text messages from FCPS. You do not need to do anything when you receive the text message from the new vendor, School Messenger, on December 14th. If you do not receive a text message, please check the contact information listed on your child’s emergency care card in weCare. Your cellphone number must be listed in the cellphone field in order to receive text messages from FCPS.
New this year, parents can enter their student’s cellphone number in weCare so that their student will also receive text messages for delayed openings, school closings, and late bus notifications. The student’s cellphone number will need to be entered in Section 4, under Additional Information. If the student’s cellphone is listed in weCare, they will also receive the text message on December 14.
Emergency and essential information includes:
- Emergency
- Delayed openings/school closings
- Attendance
- Early release
- Buses running late
- Low lunch balance
- Power, telephone, internet outages or facility repairs
- Back to school information
- Important testing dates
If you have recently changed your contact information, please be sure to update the emergency contact information in weCare.
As a reminder, in addition to email and text messages, all FCPS weather delays and openings are also posted on Twitter, Facebook, FCPS website, school websites, and local radio and television broadcasts. Read more about Weather Cancellation Procedures.
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Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is this week at Terraset: Monday, December 3 to Friday, December 7th.
The book fair will be open during the school day for classes as well as specific times for each grade to shop. Scholastic accepts cash, credit cards, and checks (payable to Terraset).
There will be TWO evening openings this year. Tuesday and Thursday will stay open until 6. Stop by and check it out.
Family Code Night-TONIGHT |
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“Family Code Night” is a FREE, whole-school, whole-family event at which kids and their parents do their first hour of computer programming – together! At this special evening of learning and fun, you’ll play in parent-child teams to complete fun Code.org puzzles and challenges at your own pace, and learn core concepts in coding in this very first hour.
Afterwards, you’ll go home with a special “Code On at Home” guide to continue coding puzzles, learning and fun at home. No coding experience needed; laptops provided! This is a great experience to share with your kids! Featuring Hour of Code puzzles from Code.org®!
Winter Concerts THIS Week!
The Terraset Tiger Chorus, Advanced Band 5th Graders or 6th Graders who started band this year, and 5th and 6th Grade Orchestra 4th grade Orchestra will perform their annual Winter Concert Thursday, December 6th at Langston Hughes Middle School Gymnasium.
Students must arrive at 6:30pm to warm-up. The concert will begin at 7:00pm.
All students must wear their orange music t-shirts, black pants, dark shoes and socks. Students who ordered a new t-shirt, received their order today.
We have a NO CELLPHONE policy for students at Terraset concerts. If a student performer brings a cellphone, it will be powered off and held by their director, then returned at the end of the show.
If your child is not able to attend the concert, contact your music teacher ASAP.
Students will also perform for the school Wednesday, December 5th at 2:30pm in the TES Gym. Students need to wear their orange music t-shirts, but no black pants.
Questions? Email Mr. Andert: jeandert@fcps.edu.
See you at the show!
Parent Question/Answer Session for AAP Level IV Screening
A parent information meeting will be held in the school cafeteria on Thursday, December 6 at 9:30 a.m. Our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Diane Standiford, will review the Level IV referral process and the compilation of the Level IV screening file, as well as answer questions. Students in grades 2-6 are eligible for Level IV screening and eligible students may begin placement in the 2019-2020 school year. Information is also available on the AAP website https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement/current-fcps-students
AAP Level IV Screening Deadline
The deadline to refer students in grades 2-6 for screening to determine eligibility for AAP Level IV services (full time) to begin during the 2019-20 school year is Thursday, January 10th by 4pm.
In addition to the mandatory Level IV referral form, parents may submit optional materials that are outlined at the AAP website at this link FCPS AAP website
All materials should be submitted, in duplicate, to Diane Standiford, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher by January 10th, no exceptions.
Do not wait for notification of FCPS test scores from this autumn testing window before submitting a referral for your student as no referrals for Level IV screening will be accepted past the January 10th deadline. If you are waiting for FCPS test scores and would like your student screened for Level IV, submit the referral by the published deadline even if you do not yet have scores for your student. Applications cannot be accepted through emails – hard copies are due by January 10th.
If you are interested in the Level IV AAP screening process and have questions, you are encouraged to attend an informational meeting hosted by Diane Standiford on Thursday, Dec. 6th at 9:30 AM. Information will be provided regarding the step-by-step screening process, required and optional documents, as well as the strict guidelines for document submission.
Fairfax County Police Motor Squad Toy Drive
Donate NEW unwrapped toys, games, books, and gifts to be distributed to children at Fairfax Hospital, Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center, and to the children in the community who might not otherwise have a cheerful holiday season!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Please bring your items to Terraset E.S., Fairfax County Police Station, the Lobby of the Pennino and Herrity Office Buildings, or the Government Center,
Please no later than 9:00 a.m. on MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
Do you belong in our AVID family?
Hi parents, guardians, students, and friends! At Langston Hughes Middle School we have an elective called AVID which is about helping prepare for college, set goals, and achieve their dreams. AVID is a national program that targets students considered ‘in the middle,’ meaning they do well in regular classes, but could take at least one honors course with additional support. Look at the description below to see if you fit into this awesome family we call AVID!
AVID students are typically students achieving in the middle, capable of completing a college preparatory path with support. These students often are not realizing their full potential academically. In the identification process a number of criteria are considered, including:
- 2.0+ GPA (some 2’s, but mostly 3’s and 4’s on elementary report card)
- Positive behavior and leadership potential
- Passing State test scores
- Good attendance record
- Demonstrates desire and determination to achieve academically and prepare for college
- Strong possibility to be first in the family to attend college
- Member of group that is historically underrepresented in 4-year colleges/universities
- Economically-disadvantaged
- Other special circumstances
If this sounds like you, then you may want to consider applying to AVID! Students must apply to be enrolled in the AVID elective. The application process includes written responses, an interview, and teacher recommendations. You can get an application from your teacher or counselor. Applications are due by January 18th. After applications are collected Mrs. Burke will visit your school to conduct interviews. There will also be a meeting at Langston Hughes on Dec. 18, 2018 from 7:45-8:15am for you to learn more about the AVID program as a parent.
Please RSVP by going to https://goo.gl/forms/q5FRpE8xtOxyYPWm1 .We hope you can make it!
You can also check out this article that answers 3 big questions parents have about AVID:goo.gl/6ohQjs
Any questions? Please contact Kristina Burke - AVID teacher and Coordinator :: ktburke@fcps.edu
SLHS Broadway Night 2019
5th and 6th Grade Terraset Tiger Chorus Members ONLY
Broadway Night is a musical theatre intensive offered to students of the South Lakes High School Pyramid. Broadway Night provides a unique musical theatre experience where students have the opportunity to work with vocal coaches, theatre coaches, choreographers, and musicians on numbers from Broadway musicals. Broadway Night includes musical acts that will feature pyramid students from grades 5th – 8th. Participation is based on teacher recommendations from the General Music/Choir teachers at the pyramid schools.
Registration
- If students are interested, fill out this form NO LATER THAN 12/9. The link is: http://bit.ly/BWNpyramid2019.
- Teachers will submit recommendations, and then acceptances will be communicated by Wednesday, 12/12.
- If accepted, parents will receive an email with links to register and pay which must be completed in December BEFORE the first rehearsal on December 19 at 4:30.
Rehearsals
- December rehearsal 12/19 4:30-6:00 pm
- January: Wednesdays after school (4:30 - 6:00) and Saturdays (9:00 - 1:00, students may not be required to stay the full time).
- Week of January 28. Rehearsals every evening 4:30 - 9:00 pm with meals.
Performance Dates
- February 1 at 7pm, February 2 at 2pm & 7pm
Costs
- Participation fees are $55.00. Fees cover 5 full dinners during tech week, the Broadway Night t-shirt, costume and props, and administrative expenses. Financial assistance is available to students eligible for free and reduced lunch.
Please let Mr. Andert know if you have questions or want more details.
P2 Weekly Character Strength
(Calendar) (Character Cards)
This week we are learning about the character strength of Kindness. Kindness has been a foundation of moral and spiritual life across cultures and religions throughout history. This character strength is grounded in the belief of a common humanity in which others are worthy of care, attention, affection, and compassion.
Stay tuned for more information about the Positivity Project! Students will be learning about 24 character strengths and discussing #OtherPeopleMatter.
Check out this video on the meaning behind #OtherPeopleMatter!
P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)
Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you!
Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member!
TES Looking Ahead
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December 3-7- Computer Science Education Week
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Tuesday December 4- Family Code Night @ 6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday December 4- Scholastic Book Fair- Late Day (6 p.m.)
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Wednesday December 5- Scholastic Book Fair
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Thursday December 6- Scholastic Book Fair- Late Day (6 p.m.)
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Thursday December 6- Winter Concert @7:00 p.m. Hughes MS Gym
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Friday December 7- Scholastic Book Fair
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Friday December 14- 3 Hour Early Dismissal
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