TC Updates 11/04/22

Terra Centre Families, 

We are excited to share that Terra Centre has been recognized as a Purple Star School. This designation is reserved for schools that prove themselves to be a military-friendly school and committed to the needs of military-connected students and their families.

At Terra Centre, our Purple Star staff committee has led the charge to ensure that our military-families feel safe and supported in our school and community. Working with our SCA and Student Leadership Team, they developed a system to ensure that our new military-connected students and their families feel welcomed from the moment they enter through guided tours, student ambassadors, and peer groups among other supports. Terra Centre will hold this honored distinction for three years, before being required to reapply. 

First quarter progress reports will be sent home with students in 1st-6th grade on Thursday, November 10th. Kindergarten students will have parent teacher conferences and will not receive an official 1st quarter progress report. 

As a reminder, schools are closed for students on Tuesday, Nov. 8 and Friday, Nov. 11 for a teacher workday.

Please read below for important updates, reminders, and upcoming events. 

Rebecca Gidoni, Principal

Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

El Mes de la Herencia Nativa Americana es un momento para celebrar las ricas y diversas culturas, tradiciones e historias y para reconocer las importantes contribuciones de los Nativos Americanos. También es un momento para aumentar la conciencia general sobre los desafíos únicos que han enfrentado tanto históricamente como en el presente, y las formas en que los ciudadanos tribales han trabajado para conquistar estos desafíos.
Aprenda más sobre los meses de herencia, las celebraciones y las tradiciones que se celebran en FCPS.

SCA News

Thank you Terra Centre! We collected 542 pairs of socks to support ECHO! We look forward to celebrating our Veterans by wearing red, white, and blue or camouflage on Thursday, November 10.

National School Psychology Week

Next week we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. A huge thank you to Ms. Bogue, Ms. King, and Ms. Thibodeau for all you do to support our students at Terra Centre!

Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists. 

How FCPS Develops Its School Year Calendar

In an annual planning process, Fairfax County Public Schools uses input from the community to develop the calendar for the following year. Our framework for creating the calendar is available online to ensure transparency, as we work to build a calendar that is inclusive and equitable. Watch your email for a feedback form, which will be shared with parents, staff, and middle and high school students.

En un proceso de planificación anual, Fairfax County Public Schools utilizan los aportes de la comunidad para desarrollar el calendario para el año siguiente. Nuestro marco para crear el calendario está disponible en línea para garantizar la transparencia, mientras trabajamos para construir un calendario que sea inclusivo y equitativo. Mire su correo electrónico para obtener un formulario de comentarios, que se compartirá con los padres, el personal y los estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria. 

Staying Healthy This Cold/Flu Season

Although the community level of COVID-19 in Fairfax County is currently low, cases of RSV, the flu, and other viruses are on the rise. It continues to be important to wash your hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, monitor your health daily, and stay home if you are sick. For more tips, visit our Return to School website. 

Mantener la Salud en esta Temporada de Resfriados y Gripe

Aunque el nivel comunitario de COVID-19 en el condado de Fairfax actualmente está bajo, los casos de RSV, la gripe y otros virus están aumentando.

Sigue siendo importante lavarse las manos con regularidad, cubrirse al toser y estornudar, vigilar su salud a diario y quedarse en casa si está enfermo. Para obtener más consejos, visite nuestro sitio web sobre el Regreso a la Escuela. 

Monthly Folder Content

Terra Centre uses Schoology for all monthly folder content. All flyers are posted to Schoology Course: Terra Centre All Parents

November Updates

• Community flyers
  • Community Table Dinners
• PTA flyers
  • Winter After School Club flyers

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Purple Star Schools Support Military-Connected Families
• $2 Million Grant Supports STEAM
• FCPS Calendar 
• Why Do We Need a Strategic Plan?
• Virtual Job Fair

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.