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09/14 Parent Coffee @2:00 pm-Healthy routines, attendance,
and study habits to start the new year
09/17 Virtual Band and Strings Overview (7:00 pm - 7:30 pm)
09/21 Parent Coffee @2:00 pm-PTA Meeting – “Parents Talk”
09/25 Virtual Back to School Night (BTSN) -(5:30 pm -7:00 pm)
09/28 Parent Coffee @2:00 pm
Please join us for the first Virtual Parent Coffee on Monday, September 14 at 2:00pm.
Topic: Healthy routines, attendance, and study habits to start the new year
- Going to bed at a reasonable time
- Morning routine to get ready for school
- Attendance - the importance of attending school; attendance will be required
- How can parents monitor student work - having parents log into the website for parents to see the work they are doing virtually
- Monday - asynchronous learning and small group instruction
We are looking forward to seeing you at the coffee.
Meeting Information:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/63b0747e954843079fe6b6f617566c2b
When: September 17th from 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d2f6817d916c4db69f7f1d8b5305b346
What: Meet the Band and Strings teachers for a brief overview of the band/strings program this year. There will be a Q&A session following the presentation. Spanish translation will be available. This meeting is for 4th and 5th grade families only.
Every 4th and 5th grader must complete the form below even if they are not doing band or strings:
4th grade: https://forms.gle/766XFg1kYfMBxGMn8
5th grade: https://forms.gle/1dvNA7W9FoCdohVs7
Look over the flyer below for more information or email Mrs. Ray (Strings) at amray@fcps.edu and Ms. Blacksten (Band) at LSBlacksten@fcps.edu
Dear Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades 4-5,
You may pay Instrument Rental Fees using My School Bucks beginning September 10th.
My School Bucks (MSB) is a FCPS system for payments of student fees and activities. It is easy, secure, and there are no fees for parents.
Follow these simple steps:
- Go to www.MySchoolBucks.com, or the My School Bucks link on the Annandale Terrace webpage.
- Add a child by school & student ID or birthdate. You will receive a confirmation email.
- You may now pay the Instrumental Rental fee using a credit or debit card, or e-check.
- A confirmation email will be sent to your child’s teacher to let them know you’ve paid.
Thank you!
There is now a way to get and return LIBRARY BOOKS! |
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Students are now using the online library catalog to place a hold on books they want, and you can pick them up at the main entrance of the school AT SPECIFIC DAYS and TIMES. Parents who want to help their younger children use the catalog to get books can find more information on the Library page of the ATES website (just click the “Reading Resources” button.)
Books can be returned and new ones picked up at the main entrance of the school at the following days and times:
Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 3:30-6PM and Wednesday Sept. 23 from 8am-12:30PM (get your books when you pick up your breakfast and lunch!) And be sure to place your holds by Friday, Sept. 18!)
Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 3:30-6PM and Wednesday Oct. 7 from 8am-12:30PM (Place your holds by Friday, Oct. 2!)
This will take place every 2 weeks. Upcoming dates and times will be announced. Remember, holds must be placed no later than the Friday before the pickup day.
Happy Reading!
Our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and to promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. Please complete the form at this link to indicate whether or not your student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. You will need your child’s student identification number and the phone number or email address you used when you enrolled your child. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission.
Eligibility for free or reduced priced meals will expire in early October. If you have not already done so, please go to this link to complete and submit the online application. Eligibility for free or reduced priced meals provides families with access to other benefits such as school supplies, backpacks, discounted price of instruments for band and strings and discounted tuition for Parks and Recreation programs.
Effective September 8th, 2020, Grab & Go service hours will be 8am-12:30pm with both breakfast and lunch being served at the same time. The meal distribution area will remain outside of the school building for parents to walk up or receive curbside service in vehicles. Parents will need to know their child’s student identification number; this is the same number students use to log on to their school laptop. If you need your child’s student identification number, please contact their teacher.
Additionally, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) buses are delivering grab and go meals along some bus routes. School buses will stop at designated intersections to deliver these meals.
All FCPS students (regardless of age) are eligible for free grab and go breakfast and lunch, as well as other county children, under the age of 18. Adults picking up meals for children should let staff know how many children meals they need. Adults may pay $2 for the meals as well.
The service will be available Monday - Friday only.
Please see the chart below with the arrival and departure time. Arrival times at bus stops may be delayed several minutes due to unexpected issues.
To help with online learning this school year, a page has been created on the Annandale Terrace website with links and videos to help you and your student access what they need to be successful. This page also has a link for you to submit a ticket for problems that could occur during online learning. This page also has a link to the directions to help you complete the Application Permissions Form so that your student’s teacher can use online applications to support learning. Please take some time to explore this page and know that you can always come back to it when you need help. Thank you!
https://annandaleterracees.fcps.edu/annandaleterraceonlinelearningresources
Please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities and related resources at www.fcps.edu/srr. After reviewing the information, fill out the SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form using this link we have provided. The Google form must be filled out one time per student and submitted by October 30, 2020. You may request a printed copy of the SR&R from the front office at any time.
For questions, please contact the front office.
Below is the overview for students instructional day in each grade level for Mondays 3hour day and Tuesdays-Fridays full day. Your child’s teacher will share their classes detailed schedule in their grade level newsletter.
 
Dear ATES Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades K-5,
The online iReady assessment (also known as the universal screener) provides an initial view of all students’ foundational skills to help teachers identify students who may have challenges in reading or mathematics. Students in grades K-5 will take the iReady reading assessment. Students in grades 1-5 will take the iReady mathematics assessment. More information about the assessment can be found on the FCPS Universal Screener Parent Notification webpage.
This fall, students will take iReady at home instead of at school. Teachers will discuss the assessment with students in advance, including how to log in and what to expect. Resources to help families administer the assessment at home can be found on the FCPS Universal Screener webpage.
For questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
As we continue to navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cox Communications has been constantly working to identify ways we can support the communities we serve. With distance learning being a critical component in education for the forseeable future we want to ensure every student has access to the internet without cost being a barrier.
Cox has announced new customers that qualify will receive Connect2Compete, the company's low-cost internet, for two months at no cost. New customers must sign up between July 21 and September 30 for free service, which also includes free technical support. We ask for your help in sharing this information with constituents and the community through your communication platforms.
A summary of enhancements and benefits of Cox's Connect2Compete program include:
- 2 months of free Connect2Compete service and remote desktop and phone support through Cox Complete Care for eligible new customers who apply between July 21 and September 30, $9.95/month thereafter
- Easy referral for discounted, refurbished equipment through PCs for People
- Student and family access to the Cox Digital Academy, which provides computer literacy training and educational resources for students
- Free WiFi modem rental
- Access to over 3M+ Cox Hotspots nationwide
This summer, Cox announced a new digital learning platform available to Connect2Compete customers to keep kids engaged in academics this summer. MyFuture is The Boys & Girls Club of America's digital platform that empowers children and teens to learn new skills, share accomplishments and earn recognition and rewards via gamification in a safe and fun online environment. Customers can easily access this tool in Cox's Digital Academy, an online learning platform full of computer literacy tips, educational videos, tutorials and interactive games.
The Cox Connect2Compete program is available to families who:
- Have at least one child that is a K-12 student at home
- Participate in one of these government subsidies programs: The National School Lunch Program, SNAP, TANF, Head Start, WIC, LIHEAP, or Public Housing Families can qualify for Connect2Compete easily from anywhere whether on their mobile device or desktop by visiting www.cox.com/c2c. If I can be of assistance in regard to Connect 2 Compete or any other Cox related issue please let me know.
- For more information on Cox's coronavirus relief efforts, visit cox.com.
- To help parents help their children learn from home, Cox has provided several tips and resources available on the company's content hub Converge. Click here to learn more.
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