 Happy First Graders Lining Up at Recess Today
Principal Message
Tiger Families,
It is so hard to believe that we are making plans for the end of the year and for next year already. The beginning of May is always Staff Appreciation Week in schools. If there were ever a year to participate or contribute to our Staff Appreciation Week (sponsored by our PTO and administration), this is that year! Please be on the lookout for messages from the PTO about how you can show our amazing school staff how thankful and grateful we are for them. You are also welcome find your own ways to thank your child’s teacher and/or other staff at school who have been heroic this year.
As we look toward next year and the planning that is necessary, we ask that you complete and return the Student’s Intention for the Next School Year form by Friday, May 21, 2021.
Finally we want to reflect and learn from this year. We would love to hear your thoughts on the topic of Terraset Together, specifically our connections with families. See #TerrasetTogether section below to answer one question that will help us improve our efforts as a school community.
Together and with continued grace and compassion,
Lindsay Trout, Principal
David Ickowski, Assistant Principal
#TerrasetTogether
One of our school goals this year was to improve our family connections. We hoped to find opportunities throughout the year to engage with our community.
Please help us by answering a ONE-QUESTION survey so we can understand how we did this year and identify our areas for growth.
Click HERE to take the survey.
Student Intention Forms for 2021-2022
We need your help in projecting our total enrollment for next school year. For families NOT returning to Terraset Elementary School in the fall of 2021-22, please complete and return the Student’s Intention for the Next School Year form by Friday, May 21, 2021.
Please click this link to access the form.
Parents of Virtual Students in Gr. K and Gr. 3
The hearing and vision screening is required for all students in Gr. K and Gr. 3. If your student is virtual and you would like to have them screened, please call the Terraset Clinic at 703-390-5600 to make an appointment to be screened. If your student is virtual and you do not wish your them to be included in the hearing and vision screening, please send your declination request in writing complete with the student name, teacher, and your contact information no later than April 23rd or fill out the Vision and Hearing Screening Opt-Out Form. Forms may be dropped off at the school or emailed to TerrasetMainOffice@fcps.edu by 4/23/21. If you have questions, please call the Terraset Clinic at 703-390-5600.
Terraset Elementary Generosity Project
We Still Need:
- Non-perishable Food
- Cereal
- Gift Cards
- Grocery Gift Cards
Drop off this week: Monday – Friday (between 10 - 4:45 pm)
If you want to donate money
- You can make the check available to the Terraset PTO President Jane Derrick
- We have tax information available if you chose to donate in this way
We will be distributing items, clothing, and gift cards on Saturday May 1st!
We really need your help to make a positive impact on our families and shine a light in the greater Reston community. Every donation draws us closer to that goal. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the TEG coordinator Joseph Gayl. Thank you.
Eating Disorder Parent Information
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. While no one knows for sure what causes eating disorders, a growing consensus suggests that it is a range of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. Eating disorders are not fads or phases, and can have serious consequences for health, productivity, and relationships.
Eating disorders can develop or re-emerge at any age. Eating disorder specialists are reporting an increase in the diagnosis of children, some as young as five or six. Many eating disorder sufferers report that their thoughts and behaviors started much earlier than anyone realized, sometimes even in early childhood. Although most people report the onset of their eating disorder in their teens and young adulthood, there is some evidence that people are being diagnosed at younger ages.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed eating disorder documents with detailed information to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools. The letter and fact sheet have been translated and posted on the following webpage: http://fcpsnet.fcps.edu/ssse/translations/dss-healthmedical.htm.
2021 Reston’s Founder’s Day
Aidan Cosgrove (6th Grade) took part in the South Lakes Pyramid Virtual Choir. You can see the performance here, which was released in conjunction with the 2021 Reston’s Founder’s Day celebration. Way to go Aidan! You will also see several Terraset alumni in the video. Enjoy this beautiful song, Be the Change, with a beautiful message.”
https://youtu.be/lSXcM-dDJp8
Action Required: Have You Turned in Your Child’s SY20/21 School Forms?
If you have not already done so, please complete the following FCPS forms that we need for all students. Forms can be completed electronically and submitted via WeCare, scanned and emailed to TerrasetMainOffice@fcps.edu, 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.
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.
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.
Tigers On-The-Go!
As of Wednesday, April 14th, Tigers-On-The-Go will no longer be running routes. Instead, the county-wide food distribution routes have been updated to include the locations that were being served by the Terraset buses.
Please check out this link for the dates and times that the buses will be coming to your neighborhood: https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/food/bus.
The two specific routes that serve Terraset neighborhoods are labeled: COSL-44301 and COSL-44302 on this webpage.
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Rising 7th Graders
Panther Preview is a great opportunity for your rising 7th grader and other new students to get a glimpse of life at Hughes Middle School. It will take place the first week in August with further details on times and format to be shared soon. If you’re interested in having your child attend, please complete this Google form https://forms.gle/a6Xu67CWXar27ox37 to register. Questions? Email Amy Smith at or Franklin Kyle.
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Help with Staff Appreciation Week - Donate to the PTO Staff Hospitality Fund!
The first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week and we need your help to show ALL of our Terraset Staff that they are "Out of This World!" We have a whole week of fun in store, starting with a Food Truck lunch on May 3rd, and we welcome any and all donations! $25 is the suggested donation to buy lunch + dessert and goodies throughout the week for one teacher/staff member, but any amount is appreciated! Thank you in advance for your support.
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, 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
Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information |
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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
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P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)
Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you!
Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member!
TES Looking Ahead:
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