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Terra Centre Families,
Next week, we will be welcoming back our youngest learners in-person! Our Early Childhood Class-Based and Preschool Autism Classroom students will be returning on Tuesday, February 16th!
Our new bell schedule also starts on February 16th:
- 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
We have included important RTS (Return to School) Information below, as well as additional updates and information from our school and PTA. There are several new PTA opportunities!
Random Acts of Kindness Spirit Week starts this weekend! Check out the details below! As a reminder, Presidents Day is Monday, February 15th and there is no school.
Enjoy your long Valentine’s Day/Presidents Day weekend!
Rebecca Gidoni Maura Pratt
Principal Assistant Principal
Upcoming Dates
Fri, 2/12 Valentine Spirit Day – Wear red, white, pink, or something you love!
2/13 – 2/15 PTA Virtual Cake/Cupcake Decorating Contest (see below)
2/14 – 2/20 Random Acts of Kindness Spirit Week (see below)
Mon, 2/15 Presidents Day Holiday
(no synchronous or asynchronous instruction)
Tues, 2/16 Bell Schedule Changes to 9:00 – 3:30 (see below for details)
ECCB & PAC In-Person Students Return
Wed, 2/17 6:30 – 7:30 RTS Parent Q & A (BBCU link to follow)
Fri, 2/19 PTA Virtual Trivia Night CANCELED
Mon, 2/22 1:00 – 4:00 Library Curbside Pick-Up & Returns (K&R Lane)
7:15 FREE PTA Wellness Class – Guided Meditation
(Click Here to Register)
Tues, 2/23 Kindergarten In-Person Students Return
RTS Nights for Gr. 1, 2, 3 (see below for details)
Wed, 2/24 RTS Nights for Gr. 4, 5, 6 (see below for details)
Tues, 3/2 New Instruction Schedules Begin for Grades 1-6
Fri, 3/5 2-Hour Early Release for Students
6:30 – 7:30 PTA Art Night – Virtual Ceramic Class (see below)
Mon, 3/8 School Planning Day/Student Holiday
(no synchronous or asynchronous instruction)
Tues, 3/9 1st & 2nd Grade In-Person Students Return
Thurs, 3/11 7:00 Virtual PTA Meeting
Tues, 3/16 3rd – 6th Grade In-Person Students Return
Fri, 3/19 6:00 Virtual PTA Variety Show & Art Gallery (see below)
3/20-3/28 Sprint to Spring Break Virtual 5K
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 Virtual PTA Meeting
Our Student Leadership Team is hosting a Random Acts of Kindness Spirit Week!
TCES Phase-In Plan
Below is a detailed calendar with important return to school dates and information for the phase in over the next 5 weeks.
 
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, Classroom Set-Up, and Preparation for Return to School
The following dates will be teacher workdays and independent learning days for students to give our teachers time to prepare, set up their classrooms, and plan for concurrent instruction.
March 5 Gr. 1 & 2 Asynchronous Day (2-hour early release at 1:30)
March 11, 12, 15 Gr. 3-6 Asynchronous Days
Health Screening Commitment Form Required Prior to Student Returning In-Person
As many students return to in-person instruction, parents and caregivers will be asked to acknowledge a Health Screening Commitment form before their student(s) re-enter school buildings. This document confirms that a parent, caregiver, or guardian will complete a daily health screening and will keep their child/children home when they are ill.
The Health Commitment form can be submitted electronically through ParentVUE (PVUE) or you can fill out a hard copy Health Commitment Form, then scan and email it to dmcunningham@fcps.edu. If you need assistance, please contact the front office at 703-249-1400.
RTS Resources
To find answers to many of your questions, please access the links below which have valuable Return to School information on topics such as:
- Transportation
- Arrival & Temperature Checks
- Lunch & Recess
- Bathrooms & Cleaning Protocols
- Classroom Supplies
- Masks & Social Distancing
- Student Illness & Response to COVID-19 Cases
- Concurrent Instructional Model & Scheduling
Video: FCPS Is Ready to Return
A Family Guide for 2020-21 Return to School (Feb. 2021)
Return to School Family Guide - Webpage
FCPS Return to School
Health and Safety Guidance
Additionally, we have scheduled an optional Q & A session for parents on Wednesday, February 17 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. A BBCU link will be sent out next week.
Requests for Changes
Virtual to In-Person
At this time, we have created a waiting list for students who want to return in person. Any requests for a student to change from virtual instruction to in-person instruction will be placed on the waitlist. We will review requests regularly and a decision will be made based on space and availability, according to social distancing guidelines and room capacity. Please keep in mind that in order to accommodate a request to change from virtual to in-person your child may be placed with a different teacher. If you would like to be placed on the wait list, please contact Dee Cunningham at dmcunningham@fcps.edu or by phone at 703-249-1400.
In-Person to Virtual
Any requests for a student to change from in-person instruction to virtual instruction will be honored. If you would like to change your original request, please contact Dee Cunningham at dmcunningham@fcps.edu or by phone at 703-249-1400.
LIBRARY PICK-UP & RETURNS
The next pick-up and return date is Monday, February 22 (1:00 – 4:00 p.m.) in the Kiss & Ride Lane by Door #7. Please have any book hold requests submitted by Sunday 2/14.
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.
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
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:
- 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.
- Turn the computer on and log in. The computer will need to be connected to the FCPS wifi. It should do this automatically.
- Let the computer load completely.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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/
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.
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
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!
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.
These classes are free, but we do ask that you register (so we can send you the link) and complete our participation waiver.
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