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02/05 Family Food Market (3:45-5:00pm, ATES Cafeteria)
02/07 Report Cards Go Home
02/08 Dress Up for the 100th Day of School
02/10 Family Field Trip to the Smithsonian National Museum
of American History (10:00am – 1:30pm)
02/15 Student Parent Lunch (ATES Cafeteria)
02/16 Parent Coffee (9:00-10:00am, ATES Cafeteria)
Topic: Family Resource Center Services
02/19 President’s Day (Student Holiday, No School)
02/28 3rd Quarter Interim Reports go home
 
 Annandale High School Theater Department presented the play “The Day the Crayons Quit.” They did an amazing job and our Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade students enjoyed the play!
 Ms. Jacobson’s class earned 80 paw praise tickets! This means students earned a crazy hair day for showing their Cougar Pride! Take a look at some of the creative hairstyles!
 Annandale Atoms STEM Mentor Club started last week for our 4th and 5th grade students where they learned about the Solar System. The club will be meeting once a month.
Our 5th grade students had the opportunity to visit the Children’s Science Center for a field trip. Students had hands on experiences where they had an opportunity to apply their science learning.
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Our amazing Ms. Tessema, PAC Instructional Assistant, took advantage of the snow to teach students a little bit about science. |
Our Annandale Terrace Chorus participated at the Annandale Pyramid Concert and sang beautifully! |
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Over 85 string students participated in Pizza and Pizzicato. They spent an afternoon at Annandale High School and performed a concert for the parents at the end of the event. Way to go!
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We had such a great turn out in January that we are inviting our parents once again to join their student(s) for lunch.
The Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-5 during the week of February 26-March 1. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. More information is available about the SEL Screener by accessing this link:
https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener
If you have any questions, please reach out to our SEL Screener Lead, Katie Webb at kawebb@fcps.edu or 703-658-5600.
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Early-bird sale! $16.00 until 03/29/2024. School Code: 13655724
Annandale High School is offering a baseball clinic for players in K through 8th grade. Students that attend Annandale Terrace will be able to participate for free. Please see below for clinic date.
- Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 9:30-11:00 AM. Students will learn hitting techniques.
- Sunday, February 18, 2024, from 9:30-11:00 AM. Students will learn hitting techniques.
The clinic will be in the main and auxiliary gyms of Annandale High School. The equipment for camp will be provided if your child needs a glove, bat, or helmet to use. Participants should wear tennis shoes.
If you would like to register your child, please use this link AHS Winter Baseball Camp. Please disregard the information about costs. We will share ATES student names with the coach. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Rudd. (krudd@fcps.edu)
For the current school year, FCPS will be returning to its previous procedure for snow days — there will be no virtual learning days when school is closed due to bad weather.
During snow days, students may still access Tutor.com, complete any supplemental learning opportunities recommended by their teachers, and view educational programming (available virtually and on public access television channels):
Eleven snow days are built into the existing FCPS calendar. Eliminating virtual learning days will allow us to maximize students’ in-person learning and provide equitable access to instruction and student services.
 Get in shape for the New Year! Matt Stevens of Athlete Up Fitness and Annandale High School’s Football strength and conditioning coach is hosting a family bootcamp to help raise money for the football team. Above is the flyer. Camp is $20 a family and hosted in Annandale High School in the Aux Gym. Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/tFrSgMU57KGU53Pk8
SOLPass provides an opportunity for students to practice for the SOL science, social studies, and reading tests. All Annandale Terrace students have access to the site. You may access the site through www.solpass.org/login or by going to Student Resources from our school website.
When you are on the login page, enter our school name and password: annandale. Click Login
FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.
What can families do?
- Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink.
- Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success.
- Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage.
- Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors.
- Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”
Visit the FCPS website for more information.
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Reid’s presentation, as well as other budget documents, will be available after she presents to the board.
View the meeting on FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11), the FCPS YouTube Channel, or the FCPS website. To watch School Board meetings dubbed in Spanish, please visit the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.
If you would like language interpretation or American Sign Language support for any School Board meeting, please contact the board clerk. Find your School Board member and how to contact them on the School Board Members webpage.
Fairfax County Public Schools believes that academic success is built on the foundation of a safe learning environment. This includes physical safety, and mental health and wellness.
FCPS has a comprehensive approach to safety that involves physical security measures, online monitoring by security staff, and crisis intervention support. The division has created the Safe Students, Safe Schools Brochure (PDF) to enhance your awareness of potential hazards and to equip you with practical tips for how you can help. Visit the FCPS website for more information.
Tutor.com offers more than help with homework! This on-demand tutoring service also provides a comprehensive range of resources including exam prep for AP, SAT, and ACT tests at no cost to families.
Students can take practice quizzes at any time. If they struggle in particular areas, they can immediately connect to a live tutor for help through voice or chat options. Learn more on the FCPS Tutor.com webpage.
Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.
To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.
Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to HCTB@fcps.edu.
Note: eNotify text messaging will continue to be used for reporting bus delays and bus incidents.
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).
Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.
Feb 1 the cost of Booster Memberships will be cut in half. The new low price will be Adults $30 and Students $15 (including Elementary, Middle, and High School Students). The Booster pass allows Free Admission to all regular season Freshman, JV, and Varsity games. This price drop will include the last 3 games of the basketball season and include ALL Spring season sports: Baseball, Soccer, and Lacrosse.
📚 In-Person Classes: Alexandria, Annandale, Culmore, Falls Church, Herndon, Lorton, Mount Vernon, and Reston
Sign up for in-person English classes by attending any in-person registration event starting January 8 (see flyer for registration dates). To receive schedule updates and registration reminders about the spring session, please fill out our Interest Form.
💻 Online Classes
Begin the sign-up process for online classes by completing this form: https://bit.ly/OnlineInterestForm. Staff will follow up to complete the enrollment process. (See page 2 of the attached flyer for more information about classes and schedules). Registration ends January 26. Space is limited.
Spring 2024 Class Offerings
Beginning English Classes
Beginning English classes teach the foundational skills adult English learners need to speak, understand, read, and write English. Classes are held at least twice a week for two-hour class sessions at three academic levels. Curricula focuses on basic English skills within the context of day-to-day interactions and life skills, U.S. culture, community, and family life.
English Classes for Parents and Caregivers
These classes provide English language instruction for parents and caregivers, empowering them to be their child’s first teacher and engage in their children’s education. While parents are in class, children participate in reading and writing activities and receive help with their homework. Twice a month, children join their parents for whole-family literacy activities.
Skills-based Classes
Designed for those who would like to focus on a particular language skill, we will offer two skills-based classes in the spring: Intro to Writing (eligibility by oral proficiency assessed at intake) and a FREE Conversation Class.
English-for-Work
This popular online course is for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to improve their employability and learn the language skills they’ll need in the workplace. Students learn best practices as they study the job search process from producing strong resumes and cover letters to preparing for interviews and understanding American workplace culture.
All classes are $85 unless otherwise indicated. As always, the English Empowerment Center will never turn away a learner due to financial challenges. We will work with their means. Thanks in advance for sharing this information with the English learners in your networks.
Please see the Spring 2024 class schedules via here: Spring 2024 Class Schedule.pdf
Access the registration link via: Transition Planning - The Younger Years 2024.pdf
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 703-658-5600.
Summer Camps are accepting pre-registrations. Summer Youth Sports Camps are held at Annandale High School and run 8:30am-3pm. Camp will be $120 again this year. Sign up before March 1 and receive the $100 early bird rate.
- Multi Sport Camp: June 17,18, 20,21. No camp on June 19th.
- Olympics Camp: June 24-27th- No camp Friday.
Pre-Register Here: https://bit.ly/AHSCAMP24
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