Tiger Families,
We did it! Day one is complete! We wanted to thank you for your patience, your excitement and support. Today was a very big day for all of us! There were a few technology issues first thing in the morning and a couple slow spots with google in the middle of the day but for the most part, the day was a huge success. We are also hearing from students and families that it is a long day for children. We are asking that you are patient with our teachers as they work to build stamina with their classes. The last thing we want is to overwhelm children in these first few days so we ask for your patience and flexibility as we get routines and brain breaks built in.
We are on this (crazy) journey together and we will continue to ask for your grace and compassion and you can expect that from us, as well. Please reach out if you need anything. Thank you for your partnership. We are #TerrasetTogether and #TerrasetStrong!
(If you feel inclined, please share your first day pictures on the Terraset Facebook page with the above hashtags and #FirstDayFairfax).
Kindly,
Ms. Trout and Mr. Ickowski
School Buses Supporting the Food Delivery and Virtual Learning Programs
Transportation Services
The Office of Transportation Services is supporting the food delivery program for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
All FCPS students (regardless of age), as well as other Fairfax County children under the age of 18, are eligible for free grab-and-go breakfast and lunch. Our school buses will continue to support this program as well as provide service to programs that support students’ virtual learning.
The serving times will be 8:00am-12:30pm Monday through Friday.
Walk-ups are still welcome at the Herndon/Reston sites listed below. Walkers are asked to use school sidewalks to safely navigate their walk to the pick-up stations
- Coates ES, 2480 River Burch Road, Herndon
- Dogwood ES, 12300 Glade Dr., Reston
- Forest Edge ES, 1501 Becontree Ln, Reston
- Herndon ES, 630 Dranesville Rd., Herndon
- Hunters Woods ES, 2401 Colts Neck Road, Reston
- Hutchison ES, 13209 Parcher Ave., Herndon
- South Lakes HS, 11400 South Lakes Dr, Reston
For the bus route schedule click here.
Please note the service times for buses are between 6:00am-8:30am depending on the schedule and stop; this is to ensure each family can get a breakfast and a lunch before they start classes.
Consent for Digital Resources
At Terraset, our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and 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. You can find our school’s list of the resources that require parental consent here: https://terrasetes.fcps.edu/adopteddigitalresources
Included on this page is also a link to a form where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. 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. Please reach out to your student’s classroom teacher if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.
FCPS Launches New Parent Technology Help Desk
To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, Fairfax County Public Schools is launching a new Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m.to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team.
Parents or guardians who need help in a language other than English should let help desk staff know, and a interpreter will join them on the line. (FCPS also has existing parent information phone lines, available in eight different languages, that can assist with general questions about FCPS.)
FCPS has also set up an online portal to allow older students and parents and guardians to request technology help directly.
Get more information about the new Parent Technology Help Desk.
Tips for Online Learning Success
For more information about tips for online learning, help videos, and support, please visit the Technology Supports for Families page on the FCPS website.
SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form
Parents and guardians, 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 form must be filled out one time per student.
Printed copies of the Family Guide as well as the translated version of the document will not be available until October
Forms
Please look for the following FCPS forms that we will need for all students. You may fill them out electronically or wait until paper copies are sent home on Curbside Pick Up day. Forms can be through WeCare, scanned and emailed to TerrasetMainOffice@fcps.edu beginning Sept. 1, 2020, or placed in the drop-box next to the doorbell at Lower Door 1.
Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
The Health Information Form and the Emergency Care Information form provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses utilize the information contained to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health Related Needs.
As the school year begins virtually, it is important to remember these forms are required for all students for SY 20-21 and are available for electronic submission by parents via their FCPS 24/7 (Blackboard) accounts within the weCare@school (weCare) module
Registration for 2020-2021
Registration of students for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year is to be conducted virtually while schools and offices remain closed.
- The Enrollment Bundle is the official registration packet and can be sent electronically as a link via e-mail to the parent. This bundle can be used for students whose families have access to technology that allows them to fill out forms online and send them back to the registrar via e-mail.
Please use this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4daeae23a6f4c07-registration to set up an appointment to finalize the registration process in person to provide an original birth certificate. Parents are also required to provide proof of residency, school records, and proof of all school health entrance requirements as outlined in the Registration Requirements Flyer.
Band and Orchestra Open House
Orchestra is offered to 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Band is offered to 5th and 6th graders (there are limited instrument choices this year). Band and Orchestra will take place during the club time or Mondays. ALL K-6 students will receive 30 minutes of General Music instruction weekly. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and the inability to perform virtually, there will be NO Terraset Tiger Chorus offered this year. However, be on the lookout for music clubs!
Band and Orchestra Registration Form: https://forms.gle/To7f2yHowv9xtGMJ9
WTER: Episode 1
Episode 1 of our weekly WTER show is available now! You can view this week’s episode here!
Public Library Equity Access Pass
As part of the One Fairfax initiative, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL), and FCPS Library Information Services have partnered in the Library Equity Access Pass (LEAP) pilot program.
On October 1, 2020 the LEAP program will go division-wide, providing FCPS PreK-12 students with public library checkout privileges for books automatically, without the need to register for a physical library card. Student names and ID numbers will be provided to FCPL through an automated data download. Families who do not wish to participate shall select the opt-out for LEAP in the 2020-21 SR&R document.
Participating in the LEAP program provides:
- The ability to checkout up to three public library books at a time. At any FCPL library branch, students or parents simply share their name and indicated they are an FCPS student. A virtual account exists and identification is not required.
- Lost or overdue books will not be charged a fine or replacement fee. However, only three books can be on a virtual account at a time.
- Checkouts are limited to physical books. eBooks and public library digital resources cannot be accessed through this account. Students are welcome to establish a standard public library card for full access.
The Fairfax County Public Library is open for Express services and offers curbside checkout.
Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home: A Behavioral Support Series for Families
Thursdays September 2020 - April 2021
10:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m. and
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
In collaboration with FCPS Behavior Intervention Services, the PRC brings you this series of webinars. This series will provide families with strategies and positive supports to help encourage social, emotional, and behavioral growth. For more information about each session visit: https://bit.ly/3hahky7
- Thursday, September 24, 2020: Setting the Stage for Behavior: Routines, Procedures,& Expectations @ 3 p.m.)
- Thursday, October 22, 2020: Challenging Behaviors: Prevention Strategies and Teaching Self-Control
- Thursday, November 19, 2020: Challenging Behaviors: ABCs of Behavior & How to Respond
- Thursday, December 17, 2020: All Behavior Happens for a Reason: Behavior as Communication
- Thursday, January 21, 2021: Strategies for Increasing Replacement Behaviors
- Thursday, February 18, 2021: Teaching your Child to Follow Directions
- Thursday, March 18, 2021: Effectively Communicating with Your Child
- Thursday, April 22, 2021: Minimizing Prompts and Maximizing Your Child’s Independence
Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home: A Behavioral Support Series for Families Register online NOW: https://bit.ly/3hahky7
PTO membership Drive
The Terraset PTO was formed by Terraset parents and is run specifically for the benefit of our school and students. Throughout the year we coordinate and fund programs that enrich our students’ experiences and support our teachers’ and administrators’ goals and ideas. Because of the unconventional school year, the PTO is promoting our membership drive with incentives to support Terraset staff and students.
Each week we will draw 3 names to win a Terraset giveaway. Prizes include: car magnets, tote bags, T-Shirts, face masks, and a few surprises. We hope to get 20 members joining or rejoining each week. If you have not joined the PTO before, this is a great time to start!
Memberships are only $10. The signup deadline for prize giveaways is October 13th. Memberships from the 2020-2021 school year have expired.
This year will require even more creativity than ever as we strive to support our school as we always have. Active participation and support from our families is crucial to our success and we thank you in advance!
Click Here
Join the Fun And Adventure
Becoming a Girl Scout
Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information |
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 Emergency Services at Merrifield Center, 703-573-5679, available 24/7
8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr., Fairfax, VA 22301, Lower Level
If possible, please call ahead to 703-573-5679 to see if you can be seen via telehealth. In a life-threatening emergency, dial 911.
CSB Entry & Referral, 703-383-8500 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During this time, CSB has transitioned mainly to telehealth services via Zoom for Healthcare, by phone or video.
- Support during these trying times
- Information on community resources
- Screening and assessment for CSB services
Services Offered
- Individual Therapy
- Case Management/Support Coordination
- Group Therapy (via telehealth)
- Psychiatric Services
- Nursing Services
- Pharmacy Services
- Emergency Services
- Detoxification Services
- Homeless Drop-In
- Residential Treatment
- Crisis Stabilization
Locations
Services available during limited business hours from these sites via telehealth – video and phone:
- Chantilly Center, 703-968-4000
- Gartlan Center, 703-360-6910
- Northwest Center Reston, 703-481-4100
- Heritage Center, 703-533-0180
- South County Center, Outpatient: 703-704-6355, Youth: 703-704-6707
- Merrifield Center, 703-383-8500
From the Parent Resource Center
Learning At Home: https://padlet.com/vaeisele/learningathome
Public Community Supports: https://padlet.com/vaeisele/community
Emotional & Mental Health Wellness for Families: https://padlet.com/valrieeisele/emotions
Read-Alongs and Read-Aloud books for kids and families: https://padlet.com/vaeisele/readalouds
Social Emotional Wellness Considerations for Parents and Caregivers From the Virginia Department of Education
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has put together a resource listing that will help you and your child to prioritize your mental wellness. In addition to keeping children physically safe during the pandemic, it is also important to care for their emotional health. The threat of COVID-19, long-term social distancing, and prolonged disruption to the school routine may create significant stress and impact children's mental well-being.
The information below will assist you in navigating this period together in a healthy way.
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/prevention/quick-guide-se-wellness-parents.pdf
Español
Servicios de emergencia, 703-573-5679, disponibles las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana Merrifield Center, 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, planta baja Si es posible, llame con anticipación al 703-573-5679 para averiguar si lo pueden atender a través de los servicios de telesalud. Los servicios de estabilización de crisis están disponibles .En caso de una emergencia que amenace la vida, marque 911.
Admisión y Derivación de CSB, 703-383-8500 de lunes a viernes, de 9 a. m. a 5 p. m.
Durante este período, la CSB migró principalmente a los servicios de telesalud a través de Zoom for Healthcare, por teléfono o video.
- Apoyo durante estos tiempos difíciles
- Información sobre los recursos comunitarios
- Evaluación y diagnóstico de los servicios de la CSB
Servicios ofrecidos
- Terapia individual
- Gestión de casos/ Coordinación de soporte
- Terapia grupal (a través de telesalud)
- Servicios psiquiátricos
- Servicios de enfermería
- Servicios de farmacia
- Servicios de emergencia
- Servicios de desintoxicación
- Centro de acogida para personas sin hogar
- Tratamiento residencial
Servicios disponibles durante el horario comercial limitado de estos sitios a través de telesalud (por video y teléfono):
- Chantilly Center, 703-968-4000
- Gartlan Center, 703-360-6910
- Northwest Center Reston, 703-481-4100
- Heritage Center, 703-533-0180
- South County Center, Pacientes ambulatorios: 703-704-6355, Jóvenes: 703-704-6707
- Merrifield Center, 703-383-8500
Servicios de emergencia en Merrifield Center, 703-573-5679, disponibles las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana en 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031, planta baja Si es posible, llame con anticipación al 703-573-5679 para averiguar si lo pueden atender a través de los servicios de telesalud.
Resources available during this time:
Food Resources:
https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-food-resources
Mental Health and Community Resources:
https://www.fcps.edu/news-features-and-events/news/coronavirus-update/coronavirus-update-mental-health-resources
Fairfax County Resources (Assistance from a Distance):
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/sites/covid19/files/assets/documents/dfs-assistance-from-distance.pdf
Ways to Support Local Organizations:
https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-support
Academics and Continuity of Learning Plan:
https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-academics-distance
Public Community Supports: https://padlet.com/vaeisele/community
Emotional & Mental Health Wellness for Families: https://padlet.com/valrieeisele/emotions
Read-Alongs and Read-Aloud books for kids and families: https://padlet.com/vaeisele/readalouds
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you care about is in crisis, please call 911 or access one of the mental health resources below:
- Reach out to a trusted adult (parent, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.); https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk
- Try these tips for supporting a friend or family member
- Text NEEDHELP to 85511 for the Crisis Link Hotline at or call them at 703-527-4077
- Chat online with a specialist at CrisisChat.org or ImAlive.org
- Call an emergency mental health center at 703 573-5679 (Merrifield Center), 703-536-2000 (Dominion Hospital), or 703-289-7560 (INOVA emergency services)
- CR2 – 844-627-4747
- Go to the nearest emergency room at your local hospital
- Call 911
TES Looking Ahead:
Tuesday, September 22- Terraset Virtual Back to School Night @ 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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