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The countdown to the first day of school is on! We are excited to welcome students back on Monday, August 21st! Our dedicated staff have been hard at work preparing indoor and outdoor spaces, and we have to say our building looks amazing!
We have several upcoming events where students will meet their teacher and classmates. Teachers will be emailing class assignments next week on Tuesday afternoon.
We look forward to seeing our new and returning TC Tigers very soon!
Rebeca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
School Supplies
Visit the Terra Centre website for School Supply Lists
23-24 Terra Centre Bell Schedule
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All K-6 Students
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M - F
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8:40 – 3:25
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PAC Students
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M, W
T, Th, F
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9:05 – 12:25
9:05 – 3:50
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ECCB - AM Preschool
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M - F
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9:05 – 12:25
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ECCB - PM Preschool
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M - F
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12:30 – 3:50
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ECIP Full-Day Preschool
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M - F
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9:05 – 3:50
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Terra Centre Early Childhood Program
Terra Centre is opening a new full-time preschool inclusion program and we are looking for eligible students! See below or www.fcps.edu/prek for more details.
School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
- Days marked with blue Hs are student holidays.
- Days marked with orange Os are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked).
- Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff.
The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, and the start of each month coincides with the birth of a new moon. The date of Eid a-Fitr is regionally decided, which can lead to unexpected date changes. Eid al-Fitr is currently slated to begin at sunset on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, and last through sundown Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Tuesday is designated a half-O day, and Wednesday is a holiday, with all schools and offices being closed. If the day for Eid changes after the school year begins, the calendar may be adjusted.
School Meals
Preparing for and Paying for Meals at School
Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meals benefits. School breakfast for students costs $1.75. Lunch is $3.25 for elementary students and $3.50 for middle, secondary, and high school students.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
The application for free and reduced-priced meals is now available for the 2023-24 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price lunch last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible for the 2023-24 school year, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
Paying With MySchoolBucks
The best way to purchase meals (and keep food lines moving!) is to use MySchoolBucks. Set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today. Our front office staff can help with any questions.
MySchoolBucks accounts can be set up to add money to the account automatically, as needed. Families with multiple children can use the same MySchoolBucks account. Visit FCPS’ Food and Nutrition webpage for more information.
Strategic Plan
2023-30 Strategic Plan News This is an exciting time for FCPS! We are continuing the work of implementing our new strategic plan. Next week, teachers will learn how their work is critical to achieving excellent student outcomes. Families may learn more about the strategic plan at our upcoming Back to School Night on September12 at 6:00.
Stay tuned for additional information on how FCPS’ new strategic plan is coming to life. In the meantime, please visit the Strategic Plan webpage.
Family Resource Center
Free Resources for Families
Did you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities?
Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).
Workshops for Families
The Family Resource Center is already scheduling a helpful series of webinars for the 2023-24 school year. Save the date for the following discussions in September. See the full list of workshops. Click on the title to register for each event:
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New School Year, New Strategies: How to Plan, Persist, and Achieve Academic Success This Year, on Friday, September 8, 10-11:30 a.m.
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Meet the Author Series: The Self-Driven Child by Dr. William Stixrud, Friday, September 15, 10-11:15 a.m.
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Characteristics and Needs of Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners, on Tuesday, September 19, 10-11:30 a.m.
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Who's the Boss? 5 Ways for Families to Help Kids with Big Emotions, Friday September 29, 10-11:30 a.m.
Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- How to Register for School
- Use ParentVUE to Support your Child’s Success
- Free and Reduced-Price Meals
- Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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