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Terra Centre Families,
As we shared earlier this year, our theme is “Be the Difference,” and our staff works hard every day to make a difference in the lives of our students! Ms. Jewell, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, recently made a difference by submitting a grant proposal to the Ciena Teacher Grant program. The Ciena Grants are established to support teachers with the implementation of innovative and engaging STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs, activities, and technology to promote learning and digital equality.
Ms. Jewell was awarded funds to purchase Bee-Bots for our Thinking Lab! A Bee-Bot is an exciting robot designed specifically for use by children. This easy-to-operate and friendly little robot is a perfect tool for teaching sequencing, estimation, and problem-solving! Scroll down to see pictures of some of our students using Bee-Bots in our Thinking Lab!
Have a great weekend!
Rebecca Gidoni Bunny Lancaster Teresa Lewis
Principal Interim Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Bee-Bots in the Thinking Lab!
Our students used Portrait of a Graduate Skills to collaborate and think creativity. They visualized a path from a summer green leaf to a red fall leaf, and they worked together to test their coding skills!
Upcoming Dates
Monday, 10/18 6:00-7:00 FLE Parent Preview Night – Virtual
(Meeting link is posted in Schoology in the “All Parents” Course)
PTA Raise Craze Fundraiser Kick-Off
10/25 – 10/29 SCA Leadership Socktober Event (scroll down for info)
Wednesday, 10/27 Picture Retake Day
Friday, 10/29 SCA Spirit Day – Dress as Your Favorite Book Character
End of 1st Qtr. – 2-hour Early Release (1:25 dismissal)
Monday, 11/1 Teacher Workday – No School for Students
Tuesday, 11/2 Teacher Workday – No School for Students
Thursday, 11/4 Diwali
Sunday, 11/7 Daylight Savings Time – Set Your Clocks Back 1 Hour!
Thursday, 11/11 Veterans Day - 2-hour Early Release (1:25 dismissal)
11/24 – 11/26 Thanksgiving Holiday Break – No School
FCPS 2021-22 School Year Calendar
A message from the SCA (Student Council Association) Leadership Team:
October Spirit Day
Dress as your favorite book character! It could be a fairytale or fantasy- just have fun with it! You can bring the book to show your idea! Remember this is not to celebrate Halloween, it is to celebrate books. Please dress appropriately for school. Thank you and have fun!
FCPS celebrates the achievements of LGBTQ+ icons from our community and around the world. For more on how FCPS provides a safe and respectful environment for all, visit our website FCPS – LGBTQ+.
FCPS is Hiring Substitute Teachers
FCPS is looking for kind and caring substitute teachers to ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers need to be out of the building. Substitute teaching is a great opportunity for stay-at-home parents, retirees, college students, and anyone who wants a flexible work schedule. Subs save the day- apply today!
Click Here to Apply!
FCPS Solicits Public Comment on K - 8 Science Basal Instructional Resources Under Consideration for Adoption
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is soliciting public review and comment on basal instructional resources under consideration for K - 8 Science. A basal resource review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers will meet in November and December of 2021 to review and recommend new K - 8 Science instructional resources to the School Board. Citizens are encouraged to review materials under consideration and complete the online public comment form so that valuable community feedback may be shared with the School Board and committee as part of the review process.
K - 8 Science basal instructional materials may be accessed online October 14th through November 14th. Digital materials for public review and comment will be available at the following link https://www.fcps.edu/node/39027 beginning October 14th.
A Message From our Clinical Team
Our Clinical Team members (School Counselors, School Psychologist, and School Social Worker) are available and ready to support students and families. They can provide guidance and resources for mental health, social/emotional needs, wellness, and more.
Click Here for the Clinical Team Google Site
Click Here to Learn More About our School Counselors
If you would like to contact a specific member, click on the link below:
Does your family need assistance? We are here to help!
If you need assistance with food or anticipate needing holiday assistance, please reach out to our clinical team at terra-centreeswellness@fcps.edu.
Additionally, your child may be eligible to participate in several fee-based programs at either no cost or a reduced cost if they participate in the free and reduced-price meals program and provide a consent to share information form.
Although breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year, please fill out the application if you qualify. Click here to apply online: Free and Reduced-Price Meals.
- The free and reduced-price meals application also includes a section with the consent to share information for other programs, such as instrument rental or after school programs. If section four of the application is completed the Consent to Share Information form does not need to be filled out.
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