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February 20 Head Start Parent Meeting- Child Safety
(9am, Cafeteria)
February 21 Spring Picture Day (Gym)
Parent Coffee- Parenting Class-
for families with children receiving special education support
(9am, Parent Center)
February 26 4th Grade Field Trip (Kinder/Aldhobhani)
February 27 4th Grade Field Trip (Kuesters/Walker)
Family Food Market (3:40pm, Cafeteria)
February 28 Parent Coffee – Immigration Information Session
“Know about your Rights” (9am, Parent Center)
March 3 Teacher Workday - No school for students
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Parents and Guardians with children receiving special education support are invited to attend Coffee & Conversations on Friday, February 21st. This session will provide information regarding home/school relationships, behavior expectations, and ways we can work together to help your child be successful at school.
When: Friday, February 21, 2020
9:00-10:00 am
Where: Parent Center
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SOL Pass provides an opportunity for students to practice for the SOL science, social studies, and reading tests. All Annandale Terrace students have access to the site. You may access the site through www.solpass.org/login or by going to Student Resources from our school website.
When on the login page for SOL Pass, enter our school name (Annandale Terrace ES (Fairfax) and password (annandale). Click Login.
 Once you have logged into SOL Pass, click on Elementary School and select the subject that you would like to practice.
Dr. Richardy Anderson, Mason District Representative of Fairfax County School Board will be holding community hours during the listed date and time below:
Evening Session
February 27, 2020
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Columbia Elementary School
Library
6720 Alpine Drive
Annandale, VA 22003
In order to qualify for Summer RecPac and Extracurricular Classes scholarships provided by the Park Authority, an approval letter from FCPS Food Services for free and reduced meals application needs to be submitted along with the scholarship request form.
The registration for Parktakes Extracurricular Classes and Camp Registration begins on February 4!
If you need help with the registration, please contact:
Angela Aldave, Parent Liaison at 703-658-5693 for an appointment.
Please note classes are held throughout Fairfax County and parents are responsible for the transportation.
For more registration information, please visit: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes/
In addition, Parents can register online for the free and reduced meals application at: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application.
If you have any questions or need help with the free and reduced application, please contact Jane Thatcher, School Social Worker, or Angie Aldave, Parent Liaison.
The SOL tests will be administered starting May 4 through May 29.
Please ensure your child is in class every day to ensure they will do their best!
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Library staff has sent overdue book notices in the Wednesday folders. Please help your children find and return any books that are on that list, and any others that have a “Fairfax County Public Schools” barcode on the back (as shown here.)
During regular library visits each week, students are also given a list of overdue books to take home. Please help them find and return the books. We would greatly appreciate it!
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Please come and have lunch with your child any day of the week! Lunches for adults are available for $4.50 and breakfasts are available for $2.20. Since our focus is on wellness and reinforcing healthy eating habits, we do ask that you do not bring food from fast-food restaurants (e.g., French fries, soda) for yourself or your child to share during lunch in the school cafeteria.
It is that time of year again. If you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2020 please call the school at 703-658-5600 to set up an appointment to register your child for the 2020-2021 school year.
If you know anyone who has a child who will be 5 by September 30th, please pass this information along to them.
Check online at www.fcps.edu, Twitter or tune on FCPS Red Apple TV, Channel 21
2-Hour Delayed Opening School bell is 10:35 am – 3:20pm for Head Start - 5th grade
*Breakfast is not served when school opens 2-hours late*
Early closing announcements for inclement weather will be made by 10:00 AM.
FOOD FOR ANNADALE TERRACE FAMILIES:
Annandale Terrace Elementary School/Capital Area Food Bank Family Food Market:
February 27, 2020 in the cafeteria at 3:40 p.m. Bring your bags!
Annandale Terrace Elementary School monthly Family Food Market will be offered on these dates in 2020: February 27, March 26, April 30, May 28, and June 4.
FOOD for OTHERS in ANNANDALE!! A pilot project for Annandale families!
Beginning March 3 through June 30, 2020, the Heritage Campus of the Annandale United Methodist Church (next to Hmart on Heritage Drive) will be offering emergency food from Food For Others. The Heritage Campus building will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on TUESDAY evenings for these emergency food referrals in order to help parents who have no transportation, or who work during the day. Please see Jane Thatcher, School Social Worker, in the Parent Center for a referral. Income and family information is required but is confidential and not shared with other agencies. This location will also be offering health screening, nutrition information and other services in the future. Watch the newsletter!
OTHER LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES:
Annandale United Methodist Church—Heritage Campus (next to H-Mart):
Every Thursday, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., food and clothing are distributed, and all are welcome.
St. Stephens United Methodist Church/Grace Ministries, 9203 Braddock Road, Burke, VA (between Rolling Road and Guinea Road):
First Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m.: Fresh fruits and vegetables
4th Saturdays from 7 to 9 a.m.: Food and clothes
FREE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD:
This card works throughout Virginia to provide discounts at many major pharmacies. Any Virginia resident can use it for discounts on prescribed medications: https://freedrugcard.us/fairfax-county-va-discount-drug-card.html
GET YOUR TAXES DONE FOR FREE- beginning January 28:
FFX SkillSource Center – Annandale
7611 Little River Turnpike, 22003
Tue & Thu 4-6:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. / Jan 28 – April 14
THE FCPS PARENT RESOURCE CENTER is offering the following free workshops:
Sibshops: An exciting workshop for brothers and sisters of children with special needs! These workshops are so much fun for siblings of special needs children. They are free and they are run by School Social Workers. Sign up at the Parent Resource Center site: Register for Sibshops
Session 3: Saturday, March 21, 2020; 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Providence Community Center)
Fostering Protective Factors in Children and Adolescents to Promote Social-Emotional Wellness
Every adult can foster protective factors and build resilience in children and adolescents. Data from the Fairfax County Youth Survey will be shared on Thursday, February 13, 2020, 10 a.m.-noon
Register for Fostering Protective Factors in Children and Adolescents to Promote Social-Emotional Wellness
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Join Dr. Lisa M. Cullins, attending physician in the Emotion and Development Branch at the National Institute of Mental Health for this highly informative workshop on the current research and treatment options.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 10 a.m.-noon: Register for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Adversity and Trauma in Childhood: Building Resilient Communities
This presentation will include in-depth information about the neurobiological effects of adversity on development, the impact of childhood adversity and how to improve resilience and well-being.
Friday, February 28, 2020, 10 a.m.-noon.
Register for Adversity and Trauma in Childhood: Building Resilient Communities
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