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Artists Brianna Camp and James Davenport pose with a character from their finished mural in our TC library. Ms. Camp also added to our library with a copy of "Bubble, Bubble Bubble, Splash", which she illustrated. We are so honored to have their work displayed for all to enjoy!
Terra Centre Families,
Students are learning every day. As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during long breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.
As a reminder, parents or guardians may request a one-time retest of either the CogAT or the NNAT in grades 3-6. Requests must be made during the fall testing windows. Please contact the school testing coordinator, Teresa Lewis, at tmlewis@fcps.edu no later than September 15 to request the CogAT or October 15 for the NNAT. Additional information can be found by clicking here: AAP Newsletter.
We look forward to seeing parents at our Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 12th. There are two sessions availalbe:
Session 1-6:00-6:30 pm
Session 2-6:45-7:15 pm (repeat of session 1)
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
News and Notes
Virginia Reader's Choice
Virginia Reads-Picture Books
Most states in the United States have a statewide reading program for kids. These programs expose kids to a wide variety of amazing, diverse books, and get kids excited to read! Virginia is lucky enough to have two! Each year a new list of nominees is unveiled, and kids get the chance to read or listen to the stories alongside thousands of other students across the state! Towards the end of the school year, students get to vote on their favorite story from each list, and a winner from each is crowned!
During the library “special” for kindergarten through 3rd grade classes, I usually read aloud the books from the Virginia Reader’s Choice- Primary as well as the Virginia Reads- Picture Books lists from the current year! The Virginia Reader’s Choice- Elementary (for 4th-5th) & -Middle School (for 6th) lists as well as the Virginia Reads- Middle Grade (for 4th-6th) list for the current year are usually incorporated into an optional reading challenge for 4th through 6th graders.
If you are interested in learning more about either of these programs, including to find out more about the list of books for this year, please check out the following websites: https://www.vareads.com/ AND https://vslatoday.org/vrc-2023-2024
Happy Reading!
Ms. Petruzzellis
Librarian, TCES
 The SCA Leadership Team interest form for 5th and 6th graders will be available on Homeroom Schoology pages starting September 8. Interest forms will be accepted until September 14. Mrs. Jewell will contact students that complete the form for next steps to becoming a SCA Leadership Team candidate.
Important Information
Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?
During the first weeks of the year, caregivers receive many forms to complete. Several of the most important ones are below:
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Digital Resources Consent: Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent/caregiver consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Digital Resources - Parent Consent page. This page also includes directions on how to provide permission.
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Student Rights and Responsibilities: This document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when they log in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage.
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Opt-Outs: The Opt-Out Booklet is online or available from your child’s school. It contains information on:
- Parents’ rights to inspect and consent or opt out before their child participates in certain surveys.
- Parents’ rights to inspect instructional materials.
- Rules regarding student records and disclosure of student information (including photo/video of students) and the right to opt out.
- Parents’ rights to opt out of the Social Emotional Learning Screener, physical exams not required by state law, career or social emotional counseling, Library Equity Access Pass Project, and/or Tutor.com.
- The process by which complaints may be filed if parents or students believe their rights have been violated.
Paper forms can be signed and returned to school.
🩹 The Importance of Up-to-Date Immunizations
Immunizations are required for public school entry and help keep students protected from serious diseases. While COVID-19 vaccinations are not required, many other immunizations are. Check with your students’ healthcare providers now to make sure they are up to date on their immunizations. Immunization records can now be updated online in SIS ParentVUE through the Online Verification Update form. To access that form, click Online Packets in the top right of the screen after logging in to SIS ParentVUE. Caregivers can obtain an activation key letter to activate their SIS ParentVUE account by contacting [the main office].
Statewide Outbreak of Meningococcal
One of the required immunizations for students entering 7th and 12th grade is the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY). The Virginia Department of Health is currently tracking a statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease. MenACWY can provide protection against the bacteria responsible for this outbreak.
Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of immunization clinics or contact your family’s healthcare provider. Appointments are required for most clinics.
Remember to request documentation of your child’s immunizations to provide to their school. Get more information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation.
😷 2023-24 Health and Safety Guidance for Schools
Although the COVID-19 hospital transmission level (previously the COVID-19 Community Transmission level) for Fairfax County is currently low, COVID-19 cases have risen in Virginia during the last few weeks, and flu season will soon be upon us. Be sure to review FCPS Health and Safety Guidance for the best ways to prevent the spread of disease and to find out when students should stay home from school.
How to Access Free Resources from Tutor.com
All FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, one-on-one online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Student participation is optional and parents/caregivers can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Get more information on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services webpage.
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following: Elementary - How It Works and Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
Resources
☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
Mark Your Calendar
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Monday, September 11 - National Day of Service
Tuesday, September 12 - Back to School Night
- Session 1 - 6:00-6:30 pm
- Session 2 - 6:45-7:15 pm (repeat of session 1)
Tuesday, September 19 - Family Coffee, 5:00 pm-AAP Services Presentation, cafeteria
Tuesday, September 19 - PTA meeting, 6:00 pm, cafeteria
Monday, September 25 - Yom Kippur Holidy, NO SCHOOL
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