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Terra Centre Families,
We want to send a huge thank you to our administrative professionals Ms. Ammar, Ms. Cunningham, Ms. Hart, and Ms. Sollers for all they do each and every day at Terra Centre. Their smiling faces are the first thing many families see when they enter the building and their caring attitude is what makes our school so great!
Next week is Staff Appreciation Week. Please take some time to thank our hard working staff with a handmade note or card, as these are always appreciated!
Thank you to our 1st grade families for a wonderful Panera lunch! It was such a treat to have a box lunch on Thursday and word around the hallways is that the cookies were delicious!
Our incoming superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid, is visiting FCPS next week to learn more about our schools and community. During her visit, there will be a special, in-person event for staff, families, and students on Tuesday, May 3, starting at 7 p.m. More details, including how to register and submit questions, will be shared with you directly via email in the coming days.
On Tuesday, May 17, Dr. Reid will join staff, families, and students for a multilingual virtual town hall, starting at 7 p.m. We will share details about this event in newsletters and directly via email.
Please scroll below for current events, updates, and reminders.
Enjoy your weekend!
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
4/25-5/9 SOL testing-grades 3-6
Friday, 5/13 PTA Fun Fair
Monday, 5/30 No School-Memorial Day holiday
Friday, 6/3 6th grade promotion ceremony, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, 6/10 Last day of school, 2 hour early release:1:25 p.m.
FCPS 2021-22 School Year Calendar
Substance Abuse Webinars (April 26, 28)
FCPS and Fairfax County Government Partnering to Provide Substance Abuse Webinars on April 26, 28
Due to the rise in opioid overdoses in the Fairfax Health District (which is consistent with national and state trends), Fairfax County Public Schools has partnered with Fairfax County Government to provide educational webinars on youth substance use trends and supports. The free webinars are scheduled for April 26, and April 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Both webinars will provide the same information.
The following topics will be covered:
- Most commonly used substances
- In-depth opioid information
- Reasons why youth use substances
- How parents can support their children
- Available FCPS and Fairfax County Resources
- How students, parents, and community members can connect with support providers
Registration for the webinars is available online.
- Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong.
- According to a recent student of elementary and middle schools, there’s a 5.8% difference between April and June attendance rates. In struggling schools, the attendance drop is nearly twice that. Let's work together to end the school year with success.
HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD HAVE GOOD ATTENDANCE?
- Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomachache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make her feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Talk to teachers if you notice sudden changes in behavior. These could be tied to something going on at school.
- Check on your child’s attendance to be sure absences are not piling up.
- Ask for help from school officials, afterschool programs, other parents or community agencies if you’re having trouble getting your child to school.
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Eid Mubarek to those in our Muslim community celebrating! Eid al-Fitr begins at sunset May 2 and marks the end of Ramadan. It is a time of receptions and visits, when friends greet one another, presents are given, new clothes are worn, and the graves of relatives are visited. #OurFCPS
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2022 SOL Testing Schedule
The SOL schedule for all students in Grades 3-6 is listed below. All SOLs will begin at 9:00 a.m. Please try and avoid appointments on the morning of the scheduled test day, when possible. Thank you in advance for helping your child do their best by reinforcing a good night's sleep and healthy breakfast on test dates. Students will continue their preparations throughout the upcoming spring.
4/25: 5th and 6th reading
4/28: 3rd and 4th reading
5/3: 5th science and 6th math
5/5: 3rd and 4th math
5/9: 5th math
West Springfield Summer Camp
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Coach Gibson at: WRGibson@fcps.edu or use the link below.
2022 Lady Spartan Summer Basketball Camp
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