Terra Centre Updates 2-5-21

Terra Centre Families,

We hope you were able to enjoy the winter weather this past week and make some “snow memories” as a family!  It looks like we maybe be receiving more snow this weekend… stay warm! 

This week was National Counseling Week.  We celebrated Jackye Toth and Ashley Mangan, our two amazing school counselors!  They play a critical role on our staff and our clinical team.  They work tirelessly to support students, staff, and families!

During the month of February, TCES will take the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month by affirming African American accomplishments, milestones, and contributions to our nation’s history.  Please click here for Dr. Brabrand’s message to the community about how FCPS celebrates Black History Month.

Please see below for additional updates on 7-day meal kits, technology, and more information from our school and PTA.

Enjoy your winter weekend!

Rebecca Gidoni    Maura Pratt

Principal                Assistant Principal

Marian Wright Edelman

Upcoming Dates

Fri, 2/5            PTA Spelling Bee (K-2 at 5:30 and 3-6 at 6:60)

Mon, 2/8         1:00 – 4:00 Library Curbside Pick-Up & Returns (Kiss & Ride)

                       7:15 FREE PTA Wellness Class – Barre (Click Here to Register)

Wed, 2/10       TCES 7-Day Meal Kit Distribution (10:00-12:30 this week)

Thurs, 2/11     7:00 Virtual PTA Meeting

2/13 – 2/15     PTA Virtual Cake/Cupcake Decorating Contest

Mon, 2/15       President’s Day Holiday

                       (no synchronous or asynchronous instruction)

Tues, 2/16      Bell Schedule Changes (see below)

Fri, 2/19          PTA Virtual Trivia Night

Mon, 2/22       1:00 – 4:00 Library Curbside Pick-Up & Returns (Kiss & Ride)

                       7:15 FREE PTA Wellness Class – Guided Meditation

                       (Click Here to Register)

Fri, 3/5            2-Hour Early Release for Students

Mon, 3/8         School Planning Day/Student Holiday

                       (no synchronous or asynchronous instruction)

Thurs, 3/11     7:00 Virtual PTA Meeting

Fri, 3/26          End of 3rd Quarter

                       2-Hour Early Release for Students

3/29-4/2          Spring Break – No School

Mon, 4/5         Teacher Workday/Student Holiday

                       (no synchronous or asynchronous instruction)

Thurs, 4/8       7:00 PTA Meeting

 


Tech Issues

 

Tech Issues?

It has been reported there may be some student laptops receiving a message that says the Windows license is expiring. If a student laptop is having this issue, please complete the following to solve the problem:

  1. Go to the outside of any FCPS building.  At Terra Centre, the kiss and ride lane is close enough to get a strong wifi signal while allowing you to remain in your vehicle.
  2. Turn the computer on and log in.  The computer will need to be connected to the FCPS wifi.  It should do this automatically.
  3. Let the computer load completely.
  4. Once logged in, press the Windows (start) icon at the bottom left of the screen.  Select “Power”.  Press “Restart”.  Please note that pressing shut down and turning the laptop back on does not allow the computer to pull the updates it needs.  You must press "restart" for the issue to become resolved.​
  5. Repeat steps 2-4 two more times.  This will have the computer restarting a total of three times and will allow it to pull all the necessary updates.
  6. Shut down the computer and go home.  The “Windows will expire” notice should stop appearing. 

If after trying this the problem continues, please submit a ticket at this link: 

https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/


Meal Service

Food Distribution Update for the Week of February 8 - 12

In anticipation of possible inclement weather next week, meal distribution will be 10:00-12:30 this week on Wednesday, February 10th.

Food Service Flier

Terra Centre Now Offers 7-Day Meal Kits on Wednesdays

Terra Centre will now be offering Fairfax Meal Kits, containing seven (7) days of breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and supper items packed in bulk.  

Meal kits will be available for pick up every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Kiss & Ride lane at Terra Centre

Please note that next week will be Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 10:00 – 12:30.

All meals are available at no-cost to FCPS students and children eighteen (18) years of age and under.  Parents/caregivers may pick up for children and adults may purchase kits for $28.00.

For locations and information, click here:  https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/food

Grab & Go Meal Bus Route

 


RTS News

 

The Fairfax County School Board approved the Return to School Timeline on Tuesday, February 2nd.

Student Groups

In-Person Return

Groups 1-4 (TCES Group 2 Preschool/PAC)

*** Bell Schedule Changes – See Below ***

February 16

Group 5 (Kindergarten and select students with intensive support needs)

February 23

Group 6 (Grades 1 and 2)

March 9

Group 7 (Grades 3 -6)

March 16

 

Bell Schedule

Beginning February 16, the following will be Terra Centre’s Bell Schedule:

9:00 – 3:30 for All K-6 Students

9:00 – 3:30 for PAC Students

9:00 – 12:15 for Morning Early Childhood Class-Based Preschool

12:15 – 3:30 for Afternoon Early Childhood Class-Based Preschool

 

Teacher Planning and Preparation for

Return to School

More information will be available soon regarding teacher preparation days. Students will be doing independent learning on teacher preparation days.

 


Library to Go

LIBRARY PICK-UP UPDATES

The next pick-up and return date is Monday, February 8 (1:00 – 4:00 p.m.) in the Kiss & Ride Lane by Door #7.

Please bring a piece of paper with your child’s first and last name to hold up.  Please wear a mask, stay in your car, and hold up your sign.  Books will be brought out to your car.   When receiving your books, we will collect any books you’re returning.

After 2/8, the next opportunity for book pickup/drop off is Monday, 2/22.  Please have any book hold requests submitted by Sunday 2/14.

Mystery Bags

If you have been participating in the Mystery Bag program (mostly Kindergarteners), I will assume that you want to continue receiving the bags unless I hear from you otherwise via email. 

If you haven’t received them in the past and want to join up for January, please email me.  1st graders can also sign up if it would be easier for me to pick a selection of books for them if they’re having trouble making requests online.

Look forward to seeing you!

Ms. Petruzzellis

TCES Librarian

aepetruzzell@fcps.edu


PTA Logo

 

The Terra Centre Parent Teacher Association supports our school and community in so many ways!  Click here for the PTA Website to see information about programs, upcoming events, membership, and more! 

PTA Barre

Please use this link for registering...

https://tcpta.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=1821  

These wellness classes are focused on the adults in our community. We often give so much of ourselves that taking some time to reset and provide ourselves with some self-care is much needed. 

We will be offering the following classes:

  • Barre...February 8
  • Guided Meditation...February 22

These classes are free, but we do ask that you register (so we can send you the link) and complete our participation waiver.


Cake Decorating

Trivia Night

Papa Johns