TC Updates 03/31/23

Terra Centre Families, 

Our students have had quite the week! It started with our salad bar officially reopening. We also held our 2nd annual "Book Fair, BBQ, and Bingo event. Everyone had a lot of fun and everyone was well fed by the end of the evening. To end our week, our Kinders held their Invention Expo with visitors from the U.S. Patent Office who listened to the great inventions Kinders created. 

We hope everyone has a restful break and safe travels, both near and far. Take this time to unplug and unwind with family and friends! We welcome students back on Monday, April 10.

Reminder, Thursday, April 13, is the end of the third quarter and students will be released two hours early-dismissal at 1:25 PM. There will be no classes for students on Friday, April 14, a student holiday and teacher work day. Friday is also Orthodox Good Friday, which is designated an O day by FCPS. See the complete school year calendar.

Please see below for reminders, updates, and special events. 

Rebecca Gidoni, Principal

Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal

Monthly Folder Content

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

March Updates

• Monthly Flyers:
  
  • Salad Bar Student Introduction flyer
  • Yearbook order flyer
  • Natural High flyer
  • Braddock and Springfield District Town Hall
  • Rising 7th Grade Parent Night - Middle School Transition
  • Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week
• Community Flyers:
  • Community Table flyer-March 2023
  • St. George's Preschool flyer
  • South County Summer Strings Program-July 2023
•  PTA Flyers:
  • Spring Club flyers

Spring Scholastic Book Fair

Thanks so much to all the parent volunteers who made this Fair possible! I appreciate the support of the community, the teachers who brought their kids to library to make wish lists, the parents who sent in money & funded eWallets so their kids can purchase books during the school day, everyone who supported our classroom libraries by donating a book to a teacher, as well as the families who came out to shop the Fair on Thursday night! Your efforts directly support our own Terra Centre Library, and will help us get hundreds of new books in our library for everyone to enjoy! The Fair will return next Fall!

Ms. Petruzzellis

School Librarian

It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events—including orientation—in the Spring during March or April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the teachers and resources on hand that they need on the first day of school. 

After determining which school your child will attend, families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms, details can be found on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage. 

Please contact Ms. Dee Cunningham, SIA, to make a kindergarten registration appointment: dmcunningham@fcps.edu

Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl

Last month, the division hosted a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives. 

The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Woodson High School. Transportation will be available from select schools throughout the county. View the registration page for details. 

Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for more information. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones.

View Updated Draft Goals for FCPS’ New Strategic Plan

We are excited to show you the most recent version of proposed goals for the new Strategic Plan. Join us for a virtual community forum and see how your survey feedback has helped inform the latest draft of the plan. Community forums are open to parents/caregivers, staff, students, and community members. Please register by clicking on one of the following dates:

• Monday, April 10, at noon
• Tuesday, April 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (in Spanish)
• Monday, April 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

We appreciate your continued involvement throughout every step of this important process. Together, we will help ensure a thriving future for each and every FCPS student. Visit our Strategic Planning webpage.

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

• Dr. Reid Reflects on her First Year
• ESSER COVID Relief Funds at Work
• Student Awards

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