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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)
02/26-03/01 Read Across America Week
02/28 3rd Quarter Interim Reports go home
03/04 Family Food Market (3:45-4:45pm, Cafeteria)
03/05 Teacher Workday / Election Day - No school for students
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This year, we had 25 students return their Winter Break Reading Challenge Boards! They each received a Pizza Hut coupon for a FREE Personal Pan Pizza. We are so proud of each of them! Way to go! |
Every month we have the honor of hosting a food market for our families. Thank you to Celia Fruchterman for leading these events every month. The food market is always well organized! |
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 This quarter our students reached their goal of receiving 1,650 number of Cougar Pride tickets for demonstrating safe, responsible, and respectful behavior. As their schoolwide reward, students got to see a movie with their buddy classrooms. All students had an amazing time! Way to go students!
 Last week, we had Dr. Recess visit our school. Dr. Recess spent the morning teaching our students new games to play during recess. Some students had an opportunity to model how to play these games during the assembly. Students were excited!
We had such a great turn out in January that we are inviting our parents once again to join their student(s) for lunch in February. If you are interested to attend Parent Student Lunch on Thursday, February 15, please complete https://forms.gle/ABB22wCBBcPid93aA. We need to make sure the extra meals are prepared ahead of time. Please note that the price for lunch is $5.00 for all guests (Free of charge for all students in Annandale Terrace).
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.
The Fairfax County Department of Family Services shared this link for parents to attend an online Parent Cafe on: "Helping Children Manage Their Anger" on Tuesday, Feb 13 from 6:30-8 pm.
This is the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83704016551
Password: PCafe2024#
Purchase your 2023-2024 yearbook now at
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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.
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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)
FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools to use as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. It also provides teachers with data to identify students who need additional support, and the ability to know which specific concepts and skills to prioritize.Attend an information night on Monday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m., at Thoreau Middle School. Parents/caregivers will learn more about Lexia, and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom and supporting student growth in reading. Attendees will also get tips for supporting their students at home.
Register to attend or submit a question in advance. Unable to attend in person? Join on Zoom.
Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third grade.
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
March 2, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
View the individual event page if you would like to Add to Your Calendar.
Register for: SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
 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.
Through Schoology®, all FCPS students have 24/7 access to no-cost, year-round, on-demand, 1-to-1 tutoring services through Tutor.com.
A new Teacher-Referred Tutoring program feature provides targeted support and extends student learning. Teachers can now refer students for tutoring, with their specific needs already identified. Students can get extra support — on their own schedule — and reinforce their in-class learning.
Caregivers can guide students to access expert tutoring, homework help, and writing support by clicking on the Tutor.com icon in their Schoology portal—anytime, anywhere.
Plus, look for teachers’ tutoring session referrals on the Tutor.com homepage.
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.
📚 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.
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
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.
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