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Terra Centre Families,
We hope you are enjoying your summer break so far!
As we begin our summer, the front office will be closed June 21 – 30. When the office reopens on July 1, our summer office hours are 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Registrations are by appointment; call 703-249-1401 to schedule an appointment. Please encourage any new neighbors and families with rising kindergarteners to register as soon as possible! Our student numbers directly affect our teacher staffing.
Please see below for information and updates from FCPS, including mask updates, summer meal service, transition to Schoology LMS, summer programs, and more!
Happy Summer!
Rebecca Gidoni Bunny Lancaster
Principal Interim Assistant Principal
What is Juneteenth?
Visit the Fairfax County Government Website:
On June 19, 1865, the last of enslaved Black people living in Galveston, Texas were told the Civil War had ended; the Emancipatin Proclamation had been signed in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln, and all Black people were now free from the bondage of slavery.
This date came to be known as Juneteenth and in modern times, became a day to celebrate freedom and resiliency after 246 years of enslavement; appreciate African American history and culture; and encourage continuous self-development.
Fairfax County Juneteenth Resources
Updated Mask Guidance for Students and Families
As we close out the 2020-21 school year and quickly approach the start of summer learning, we are providing you with updated guidance regarding the use of face masks while on school property beginning June 18 in accordance with Executive Order 79.
Indoors On-School Property
- EO79 requires that all individuals wear a mask while indoors on school property. Masks or face coverings must be worn by all students, faculty, staff, and visitors regardless of vaccination status.
- This includes all activities on school property beyond education, including School Board meetings and concerts, graduations, voting, attendees at performances, etc.
- Social distancing is not required.
- As of June 11, the Commonwealth updated guidance to say that when school is not in session (or anytime students are not attending programs in the school building), individuals should follow masking recommendations in accordance with CDC Guidance, which allows for fully vaccinated individuals to participate in most activities without masking or distancing. Individuals who are not yet fully vaccinated should continue to mask and distance in order to protect themselves and the people around them.
Outdoors On-School Property
- EO79 permits individuals outdoors on school property to remove masks in accordance with CDC guidance.
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Fully vaccinated students, teachers, staff, and visitors may remove their masks or face coverings. Six feet social distancing is not required.
- Individuals who are not fully vaccinated may remove masks or face coverings outside if they can maintain at least six feet distance.
Offices and Non-School Property
In office buildings such as Gatehouse, neither masks nor social distancing will be required for vaccinated employees.
Below is a quick reference guide regarding mask usage for Schools and Non-School based Offices, effective June 18, 2021, as outlined in the above narrative.
*** Mask exemptions as outlined in Executive Order 79 continue to be applicable (e.g. while eating or drinking) and are consistent with exemptions implemented during the 2020-21 school year.
Free Meals Continuing Throughout the Summer!
June 28-August 5
FCPS is committed to providing all students access to no-cost meals over the summer months at meal kit sites and on bus routes. Each site and bus route will offer meal kits containing seven days of breakfast and lunch. Please note that locations of the meal distribution sites and all bus routes have changed from the school year plan.
Summer Meal Kits
- Summer meal kits will be offered on Mondays at 10 sites throughout the county beginning June 28 and ending August 2.
- Please note that meal kits will be distributed on Tuesday, July 6, due to the Monday, July 5 holiday.
- Meal kits contain 7 days of breakfast and lunch items packed in bulk.
- The meal kits will be available for pick up from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. or until supplies are exhausted.
- All meals are available at no-cost to all FCPS students and children eighteen (18) years of age and under.
- Parents and caregivers may pick up food for children and adults may purchase kits for $28.
Meal Kit bus routes
- Meal kit bus routes will run June 28 through August 5.
- Buses will run weekly routes throughout the community distributing meal kits, containing seven days of breakfast and lunch items packed in bulk.
- The buses will not distribute meals on a daily basis. The bus stops are weekly and run Monday-Thursday only.
- Please note that on Friday, July 2, Monday bus routes will operate to cover the Monday, July 5, holiday.
- Meal kits are available at no-cost to FCPS students and children eighteen (18) years of age and under.
- Parents and caregivers may pick up food for children.
- Adult meals will not be available for purchase on the bus routes.
SCHOOLOGY
FCPS Transitions to Schoology Learning Management System on July 1
Fairfax County Public Schools’ contract with Blackboard ends on June 30. The new learning management system is Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/). Schoology is a learning space that enhances communication, collaboration, and personalized learning for students, teachers, and families. Schoology will be used division-wide starting in July.
Schoology was chosen to:
- Support and implement instructional practices aligned to our learning model.
- Help students reach the Portrait of a Graduate goals.
- Provide all students with equitable access to meaningful learning experiences.
- Offer anytime access to their virtual learning space.
Students will have a Schoology account by June 18.
- Students use their FCPS student ID and password to login to Schoology.
- Students will not see any classes until the grading period starts.
As a parent or guardian, you will be able to use Schoology to view:
- Your child’s class.
- Your child’s assignments and participation.
- Your child’s calendar.
- Teacher comments, scores, and feedback.
Parent accounts will be available in mid-August. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account.
More information about Schoology is available online.
Summer Learning Opportunities
FCPS has compiled a list of summer learning opportunities and camp programs conveniently on one page!
Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Program
 Hi TC Tigers! The last day of school means the FIRST DAY of the Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Program! Parents can go to http://fairfaxcounty.beanstack.org/ to sign up their entire family! From the youngest toddler to grandma & grandpa, there is a summer reading program for everyone! You do NOT need a library card to sign up. Make sure to sign up using a personal email address (Do NOT use your @fcpsschools.net account, which blocks external emails!) Track your reading for a chance to win some great prizes! For more information, see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2klRKPWbq0. Happy Reading, and have a great summer! -Ms. Petruzzellis, Librarian, TCES
End-of-Year Assessment Reports for Families
Students participate in a number of assessments at the end of the school year, and results are shared with families in different ways.
This year, parents will be able to access Standards of Learning (SOL) test scores directly in SIS ParentVUE. Individual test scores will be visible in the student test history by the end of June, and a formal SOL report letter will be posted in ParentVUE by August.
Some test results will be mailed to the parent’s home by the start of next school year. These include report letters for families of:
FCPS and Terra Centre are excited to welcome all students back to five days of in-person learning in the fall!
2021-2022 School Year Calendar
21-22 New & Returning
K-6 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.
2021-2022 School Supply Lists
Click here for the 21-22 TCES school supply lists by grade level.
If you’d prefer to order a school supply kit through our PTA, which has all of your child’s school supplies, go to the EPI site (https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/) and enter school ID: TER068 (3 letters, 3 numbers). Orders are due by July 6. School supply kits are delivered directly to school.
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!
A Message from Our Business Partner:
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Transported After School Program
Our After School Program (AMP) is the perfect alternative to SACC/Daycare. Your child will get a daily Taekwondo class, snack and quiet/homework time. So a child should have gotten a good workout and their homework done when you pick up so you can enjoy the rest of your evening together.
https://www.rvtkd.com/after-school-martial-arts-program.html
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Summer Camp
We offer a full day (weekly, so sign up for however many weeks you need) camp for children ages 5-12. Camps consist of daily field trips, martial arts classes, physical and quiet games. Perfect for children regardless if they have any martial arts experience.
https://www.rvtkd.com/summer-camps.html
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