TC Updates 04/21/23

Terra Centre Families, 

Our students have had a great week of active learning. We held a whole school morning meeting to support our military students, our 2nd grades went on a field trip to Riverbend Park, selected TC student artists were represented at the Robinson Pyramid Art Show, and our preschool students participated in their 2nd annual Earth Day family event! 

We want to thank our first grade families and PTA for stocking our staff lounge and providing staff with treats this week. We truly appreciate the kind gesture. 

As a reminder, third quarter progress reports will be sent home on Monday, April 24th. 

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

April Updates

• Monthly Flyers:
  • Robinson Family Resource Night flyer 
  • 6th grade Panoramic Picture Day flyer 
  • Volunteer Appreciation Coffee flyer
  • Earth Week Home Connect Four flyer
• Community Flyers:
  • Burke Centre Stingers registration flyer
•  PTA Flyers:
  • Spring Club flyers

Yearbook Orders Due Today

• Our 2022-2023 Yearbook is headed to the presses and we do not want you to miss out-orders are due today!
•  Please go to www.barksdalephoto.com
• Click on “What are you looking for?” and choose Order Your Yearbook
• Enter the code: 0038625YB and your email address

From that point, you will be able to fill out your order and pay for your yearbook.

Administrative Professionals Day

Our administrative professional staff are the cheery faces that you first meet at Terra Centre!  Share your appreciation on Wednesday, April 26th!

Mrs. Ammar, Office Assistant

Mrs. Anderson, Family Liaison

Mrs. Cunningham, SIA

Mrs. Hart, Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Sollers, Office Assistant

National Library Week is April 23-29. Take a moment to learn more about FCPS Library Programs and share your appreciation of Ms. Petruzzellis, our school librarian!

New Event: Fentanyl and Other Drugs in FCPS - A Community Conversation with Free REVIVE! Narcan Training

Last month, FCPS hosted a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. Most fatal overdoses in Fairfax County in recent years involved fentanyl.

FCPS will hold a second event with new information focused on the opioid crisis in Fairfax County Public Schools. The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Woodson High School. Families and students will learn how, as a community, we can partner  to reduce the impact of these harmful—and often deadly—drugs. All attendees will receive a free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.   

Childcare will be available. Transportation will also 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 get help for yourself or loved ones.

Register for the Special Education Conference

The FCPS Special Education Conference will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m.This year's theme is Unity Within Our FCPS Community. Registration is now for this virtual event. Watch this short video to learn more about the event, including guest speakers. We encourage registrants who need language assistance to call the Parent Information Phone Lines. 

Tutor.com Services for All Students

Does your student need help with homework or preparing for a test? Don’t forget, FCPS students still have no-cost access to Tutor.com 24/7. Do you have questions about the service? View this FAQ.

How to Register for Pre-K or Early Head Start

Fairfax County offers pre-K for students 3-4 years old whose parents meet income requirements and Early Head Start is for infants, toddlers, and expectant mothers who meet income requirements. To register, parents or caregivers should:

1. Complete the application form.
2. Make a copy of the child’s birth certificate and a residency document (lease, dead, or mortgage). 

If your child is selected for one of the programs, the following will need to be completed:

1. A school physical.
2. Dental exam.
3. FCPS school registration forms. 

A family service partner will be assigned to guide families through the entire application process. Learn more on the Early Childhood application webpage, or call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).

Child Find Screenings

Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs as well as educating the community about child development and the importance of early intervention. Child Find screenings and services are provided by the FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services program for children ages 20 months through 5 years who live in Fairfax County or Fairfax city. Learn more on the Child Find website. 

 School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten

FCPS recognizes that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a successful transition to kindergarten. 

There’s an easy to follow five step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Register your child today.

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

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

• Safety and Security Town Hall
• Upcoming Fentanyl Conversation 
• Spring Assessments Are on Their Way! 

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