Terra Centre Families,
We hope everyone had a relaxing winter break and were able to spend time with family and friends. We were excited to welcome students back in the building this week, and we are settling back into our routines as move forward with the last half of the second quarter.
Congratulations to our 2023 Outstanding Teacher finalists (Ms. Downey and Mrs. Parise) and nominees (Mrs. Buckelew, Ms. Hozman, and Ms. Lowe). We are so grateful for our amazing teachers and staff at Terra Centre. Special thanks to Mrs. Roldan for serving as our Awards Liaison.
As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15th for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Please see below for important information, updates, and special events.
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Melanie Jewell, Acting Assistant Principal
Important Information
Tiger Talk with Admin
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Please join us for Tiger Talk with Admin, January 10th at 5:00 in the library, followed by the PTA meeting at 6:00. We will be discussing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) with Terra Centre's Clinical Team.
All parents and guardians are invited. Please sign up here.
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Please Welcome Ms. Corderman
Jill Corderman joins us as a counseling intern from George Mason University, where she is in her last semester of the Master of Education in School Counseling program. She completed her previous internships with Robinson Secondary and Cub Run Elementary and is looking forward to working with Terra Centre students alongside Jackye Toth. Jill earned her B.A. in Psychology at the University of New Hampshire and is a career switcher. In her former career as the lead publicist for Sesame Workshop in New York City, and the Communications & Public Relations Director for PBS KIDS in Arlington, VA, she promoted and supported the development of children’s programs including Sesame Street, Dinosaur Train, Super Why, Sid the Science Kid, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Cyberchase and many more. She eventually moved from behind the scenes and into the schools as an assistant preschool teacher, FCPS substitute teacher and now, a soon-to-be school counselor. Jill lives in Fairfax with her husband, three children (in FCPS elementary, middle and high schools) and two rescue dogs.
Rising 7th Grade Information
 *This evening is for parents only.
Robinson Parent Coffee
Academic Advising Information for
Rising 7th and 8th Grade Families
Join the Middle School counseling team to learn
about the academic advising process.
Wednesday, January 24th
8:30 - 9:30
Robinson's Davala Hall
Opioid Awareness and Community Conversation
In this video, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid interviews the Fosters, a family who tragically lost their son Cayden to a half pill of fentanyl mistaken for Percocet. This heart-wrenching yet eye-opening video of their experience is essential to raise awareness among parents/caregivers and students about the dangers of fake painkillers.
Please join Dr. Reid on Wednesday, January 10, at 6:30 p.m., at Edison High School for a community conversation about opioid awareness. You may register to attend. However, registration is not required; it is simply for space considerations.
The evening’s program is appropriate for parents/caregivers and students in grades 6-12. All attendees will receive free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.
FCPS’ website also has resources to help you to start the conversation and additional support for families struggling with substance misuse.
Dual Language Immersion Program Registration
Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 22. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion programs for the 2024-25 school year. Programs are available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Check the FCPS events calendar for the most current information. Meetings will begin on Tuesday, January 16.
A virtual meeting hosted by the World Languages Office will include general program information. Access to this virtual meeting will be made available on the FCPS events calendar and the Dual Language Immersion registration site on the day of the meeting.
Get more information on the immersion program webpage and registration page.
Help FCPS Reach 1 Million Minutes of Math
FCPS Family Math Week starts on Monday, January 8! Participate in games and stories online. FCPS is working toward a total of 1 million minutes logged by families. The event is free, with activities from ST Math geared toward students in grades K-6 and their families.
Math Week offers families an opportunity to experience math, literacy, history, and geography in a fun and positive way. All content will be available for families in English and Spanish beginning Monday, January 8. Visit the Math Week website.
Mark Your Calendar
January 8 - 12 - Virtual Math Week
Tuesday, January 9 - Rising 7th grade Curriculum Night (Robinson)
Wednesday, January 10 - Tiger Talk with Admin Parent Coffee 5:00 (Library)
Wednesday, January 10 - PTA meeting 6:00 (Library)
Monday, January 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
Thursday, January 25 - Two - hour early release (1:25 Dismissal)
Friday, January 26 - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
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.
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