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Terra Centre Families,
The end of the year is right around the corner! In preparation, we sent messages to each grade last week with information regarding laptop/charger and materials return. We apologize for the confusion regarding laptop return for in-person students. Please see below for clarification.
In-Person Students:
If possible, please bring your school laptop and charger to the classroom teacher the week of June 1 – 4.
Please note: Monday, June 7 is an asynchronous learning day and Tuesday, June 8 is a synchronous learning day for all students.
If you do not have a personal device at home for your child to use June 7 – 8, please wait to return your laptop and charger until Wednesday, June 9.
Please reference your grade level specific email for details regarding materials return.
Virtual Students:
Please bring your school laptop and charger to the Kiss & Ride lane on one of the following dates:
- Friday, June 11 2:00 – 4:00
- Tuesday, June 15 9:00 – 12:00
Please return materials when you return your laptop. You can reference your grade level specific email for details regarding materials return.
*** If your child has been invited to participate in a Terra Centre summer program, they can keep their laptops until the last day of the program (July 30).
Please see below for additional updates and information from our school, PTA, and community.
Rebecca Gidoni Bunny Lancaster
Principal Interim Assistant Principal
Many thanks to Terry Winkowski and Natalie Andrino, our Speech and Language Pathologists!
Upcoming Dates
Mon, 5/24 2:00 – 4:00 Library Curbside Pick-Up & Returns (Kiss & Ride)
Mon, 5/31 Memorial Day Holiday - No School
Mon, 6/7 2:00 – 4:00 Library Book Return ONLY (Kiss & Ride)
Tues, 6/8 Election Day - Virtual Synchronous Day
(No In-Person Classes for Students)
Fri, 6/11 Last Day of School! (early release – 1:30 dismissal)
2020-2021 School Year Calendar
2021-2022 School Year Calendar
Terra Centre SOL Testing Schedule:
FCPS Hosts Virtual Instructional Job Fair
Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Fairfax County Public Schools, the largest school system in Virginia, is searching for educators with a strong academic background and a passion to make a difference in the lives of students.
Principals will meet and engage with candidates at the FCPS Virtual Instructional Job Fair on Monday, May 24, to fill vacancies for the 2021-22 school year.
Library Curbside Pickup Updates
The last curbside book pickup for the year will be on May 24. The final curbside date of June 7 will be for book returns only. All curbside pickup and return opportunities will be from 2-4pm in the Kiss and Ride lane by door #7. Everyone can bring by book returns even if you are not picking up new books! See you then!
June 8 Primary Election
Tuesday, June 8, is the Democratic Primary Election. Because the Fairfax County Electoral Board and City of Fairfax Electoral Board will be using 165 school facilities as polling locations, June 8 will be a virtual synchronous learning day (no in-person classes) for students.
Summer Camp Programs
Fairfax County’s Neighborhood and Community Services offers several summer camp programs from June through August for students ranging from rising 1st graders to teens. Click on the link below for more information and registration details.
Registration Opens for 2021 NCS Summer Camps | Neighborhood and Community Services (fairfaxcounty.gov).
As a reminder, FCPS summer learning is primarily by invitation only. Please visit the FCPS website for details.
Summer Practice Books
Summer Practice Books will be mailed home to FCPS students to provide suggested activities for students to support continued learning. Families who have opted-out of paper mailings from the division will only receive digital copies of the Summer Practice Books. Books will be mailed home to families in early June. Digital versions of books will be emailed to the enrolling parent SIS account in PDF format the week of June 7, 2021.
- Pre-Kindergarten students will receive one interdisciplinary Summer Practice Book.
- Students enrolled in grades K-8 in 2020-21 will receive one Language Arts Practice Book and one Math Practice Book by course enrollment. These books will also include information and guidance about digital tools that can be accessed by students and families to support learning throughout the summer.
- English Learners and Special Education students may receive additional or customized books.
More information can be accessed on the Summer Practice Books public webpage.
FCPS and Terra Centre are excited to welcome all students back to five days of in-person learning in the fall!
Terra Centre 21-22 Bell Schedule
We received confirmation that our bell schedule will return to normal next year!
All K-6 Students M – F 8:40 – 3:25
PAC Students M, W 9:05 – 12:25 T, Th, F 9:05 – 3:50
AM ECCB Preschool M – F 9:05 – 12:25
PM ECCB Preschool M – F 12:30 – 3:50
2021-2022 School Year
Optional Class Placement Input Form
As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, we have an optional form available for parents. The purpose of the form is for parents to be able to provide additional information about their child that the current teacher may not be aware of, such as their child’s strengths and needs as a learner as well as information about the learning environment best suited for their child. Please do not request a specific teacher, as those requests cannot be honored. This form can be accessed with the link above from May 24, 2021 – June 14, 2021. If you would like to provide input, please submit this information no later than June 14, 2021.
Student Intentions for 2021-2022
We are already preparing for the 2021-2022 school year! We need your help projecting our total enrollment for next school year so we can secure the necessary staffing.
If you have not done so already, please complete the form below to let us know your intentions for next school year so we can plan accordingly for staffing.
Student Intention Form for Next School Year
You can download it, complete it electronically, and email it to Dee Cunningham at dmcunningham@fcps.edu. Alternatively, you can print it, complete it, take a picture or scan it, then email it to Dee Cunningham.
Please reach out to Dee Cunningham with any questions. She can be reached at 703-249-1401 or dmcunningham@fcps.edu.
21-22 K-6 New Student Registration
We can’t wait to welcome our newest TC Tigers! Please contact Dee Cunningham, our school registrar, at dmcunningham@fcps.edu or 703-249-1401. Please provide the student's first and last name, enrolling parent's first and last name, student mailing address, parent email address, and parent phone number. Mrs. Cunningham will be in contact with you.
Parents can begin the registration process online!
Click here for Terra Centre ES Kindergarten & New Student Registration Information.
Visit the FCPS Kindergarten Registration page.
Visit the FCPS Registration page.
Immunization Requirement Updates
Effective July 1, 2021, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will require new school entry immunizations. All grade levels will be affected by these additional immunizations.
Required for School Entry:
- A minimum of two doses of Hepatitis (A) vaccine are required: For SY 2021/2022, Kindergarten students must have two doses of Hepatitis A.
- A minimum of two doses of Meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine are required: For SY 2021/2022, 7th grade students must have one dose and 12th grade students must have one dose.
- A minimum of one dose of Rotavirus (RV) vaccine is required: One dose is required for students less than eight months of age.
Recommended but NOT REQUIRED for School Entry:
- A complete series of Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is recommended. The minimum age for the initial dose is nine years. The first dose is recommended for ALL (boys and girls) students entering 7th grade. The parent or guardian, at their sole discretion, may elect for the student not to receive the HPV series. Parent/guardian HPV opt-out documentation is not required.
Social Media Resources for Students & Families
Social media provides an easy and fun way for students to connect with friends, share favorite content, and be heard. However, sometimes, kids (and adults) make poor choices on social media, and the impact can be long lasting. The following Do’s and Don’ts can help ensure students are bringing their best selves to all their social platforms.
The Terra Centre Parent Teacher Association supports our school and community in so many ways! Click here or the PTA Website to see information about programs, upcoming events, membership, and more!
Thank you to our 2020-2021 PTA Board!
- President: Samantha Burley
- VP1: Lauren Shure
- VP2: Nicole James
- VP3: Elizabeth Couchman
- Treasurer: Kelly Buehner
- Secretary: Leigh Frigm
Welcome to our 2021-2022 PTA Board!
- President: Jane Kim
- VP1: Katie Raguindin
- VP2: Nicole James
- VP3: Samantha Burley
- VP4: Brooke Allan, Kindergarten Teacher
- Treasurer: Kelly Robertson-Sloane
- Secretary: Leigh Frigm
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