Terra Centre Updates 05/06/22

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Terra Centre Families,

It is "plane" to see that our staff are out of this world and we had a great week celebrating! Thank you to everyone for the kind words, notes, and tokens of appreciation, we truly have the best families here at Terra Centre. 

We are gearing up for our PTA Fun Fair that takes place on Friday, May 13th and we hope you all are able to come out and join us for games, food, and lots of fun! 

There has been an increase in COVID-19 cases so it is important that your child stay home if they are exhibiting COVID-19 like symptoms. Additional information is below. 

Please scroll below for current events, updates, and reminders. 

Enjoy your weekend!

Rebecca Gidoni, Principal                     

Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal                    


Mark your Calendar

 

4/25-5/9                    SOL testing-grades 3-6 

Friday, 5/13              PTA Fun Fair, 6-9 p.m.

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, dismissal at 1:25 p.m.                      

FCPS 2021-22 School Year Calendar


COVID

 

Stay Home When Sick

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) continues to monitor cases and report COVID-19 outbreaks, as outlined by the Virginia Department of Health. Currently, Fairfax County's Community Level remains low as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our layered prevention strategies are being implemented based on our COVID-19 Community Level, as recommended by the CDC.

However, FCPS has seen a recent increase in COVID-19 cases and outbreaks and parents/legal guardians are reminded of the daily health screening requirement to check their students for mild, cold-like symptoms each day, such as fever, runny nose, cough, or shortness of breath. Parents and guardians are advised to keep their students home if sick and get them tested to help stop the spread of COVID-19. 

VaxUp

We continue to encourage everyone to get vaccinated or boosted as soon as they are eligible. COVID-19 vaccination keeps children safely in school and childcare settings, and also while participating in sports, playdates, extracurricular activities, and other group activities. Strong community vaccination rates help keep our schools safe for in-person learning. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, or to find a vaccine provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website.

Masking

As a reminder, students may return to school after five days of isolation if they are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) and symptoms are improving. As recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) individuals should continue to wear a well-fitting mask around others at home and in public for five additional days (day six through day 10) after the end of the five day isolation period. If individuals are unable to wear a mask when around others, they should continue to isolate for a full 10 days at home. While not required, wearing a mask while indoors is still considered an important way to protect yourself and others. Families are encouraged to discuss mask wearing as an additional layered prevention strategy.

Additional recommendations to prevent COVID-19 are available online.


Dr. Michelle Reid

Save the Date: Meet the Incoming Superintendent at a Virtual Town Hall May 17

On Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m., incoming superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will join staff, families, and students for a multilingual virtual town hall. Watch your email and upcoming issues of FCPS This Week for more details, including how to register. Dr. Reid will be hosting additional engagement sessions throughout the county after her official start date on July 1.

Dr. Reid held an in-person town hall May 3 that can be viewed on the FCPS YouTube Channel.


AAP

Jewish Heritage Month

Attendance Matters

 

  • As we prepare for testing season, school attendance is crucial for your student's success and comfort.  Please plan any appointments and trips for non-testing days.  It is challenging for staff to accommodate many students for make-up testing and for the students, who miss instruction time for their make-up test.
  • Please remember, Monday, May 30, 2022, is a school holiday. We are eager to welcome your children back in school on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Terra Centre Library News

Book Fair Thank You

I wanted to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported our 2022 Spring Scholastic Book Fair. Also, I want to express my appreciation for every parent and teacher who volunteered their time to help out with the fair!  I couldn’t have done it without you!  Our library is better off because of you!    Stay tuned for our 2022 Fall Fair which is scheduled for the week that we return from Thanksgiving Break!  -Ms. Petruzzellis, Librarian


Library Book return

It’s officially May, when we are starting to look towards the end of library checkout. Librarians complete a full inventory every three years and that is happening late May & June, so I’m asking for your help to make sure that all student library books are returned to the Terra Centre library no later than Friday, May 20. This will give me a week to follow up about any lost or missing books before the county checkout ceiling date of Friday, May 27. As a reminder, we do not charge any late fees for books, but we will ask for families to pay the replacement cost for any lost or damaged books.  Sometimes we can make other arrangements such as providing a similar book to the library.  If your child has an overdue book on their account, please be sure to email Ms. Petruzzellis at aepetruzzell@fcps.edu to make arrangements before any books or money are sent in. In the coming weeks, I will begin sending home electronic and paper notices so that parents can be aware of any overdue materials and begin to make arrangements. Thank you for all your support of the library, and your help with getting materials returned!  


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


This Week’s Student Success Stories


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