Principal Message
Dear Terraset Families:
We hope each of you enjoyed the long weekend and were able to take some time for a little fun, and to rest and recharge.
Last week it was incredible to experience Valentine’s Day as a Tiger community. Our children and staff definitely felt the love as we celebrated with festive outfits, kind words, and respect for one another!
While the overwhelming majority of our students consistently demonstrate respect and use kind words, we have had a few instances of “roasting” lately, especially in our upper grades. This is when students use words towards one another that are not kind nor respectful and are meant to hurt another person’s feelings. We will continue to support our children with expectations and ask that families reinforce these at home as well. Hateful speech and slurs are never tolerated at Terraset.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support,
Katie Aldridge
Principal
🧸 Kindergarten Registration Information
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.
Elementary Magnet School Application Information
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12, 2024. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:
- Bailey’s Upper, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Virtual only)
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (In-person)
- Snow date: February 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
- Bailey’s Primary, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
- Snow date: February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Spring Pictures Day
Spring individual pictures and class group pictures day will be on March 12, 2024. Fliers with more information are being sent home in your child's Tuesday folder.
Band, Orchestra, Chorus Students
All students participating in band, orchestra or chorus must have a uniform t-shirt which will be worn at our spring performances. If you have one that fits from last year, you do not have to buy a new one. T-shirts are $8 each and can be ordered on-line through MySchoolBucks. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Andert at jeandert@fcps.edu.
📰 PTO News
Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:
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TODAY, Feb 20- Tigers on the Town at Wendy’s - Order starting at 10:30 a.m. and 20% of proceeds will benefit the PTO. Mention the Terraset PTO fundraiser before placing your drive thru or in-restaurant order. 1701 Bracknell Drive, Reston VA.
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Mar 6- PTO Meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
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Mar 21- Terraset Basketball Challenge - Join us as we cheer on our Terraset basketball teams with a professional DJ and the Terraset cheerleaders! Concessions will include pizza, Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, drinks and more. Pre-order tickets and concessions will go on sale February 26th. Please consider contributing an item from our Amazon Wish list or making a financial contribution for concession sales (email basketball@terrasetpto.org for more details).
6th Grade Send-Off Committee Coin Challenge
1-2-3-4 We Declare a Coin War! Beginning on February 26th, join your grade level as you compete in the Coin Wars! Bring as much change as you can find to support your grade level! All coins will be collected in grade level jugs in the Terraset Main Lobby. Our contest runs February 26 - March 8. All proceeds benefit the 6th Grade Send-off while our grade level winners receive a POPSICLE PARTY!
Fairfax County Parks Spring and Summer Camp Registration- Now Open
Spring and Summer Camp Registration is open! Spots fill up fast! See the full listing of camps, as well as multiple ways to search and tools to use that will make enrolling easier. Learn more about the camps and how to register here.
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you care about is in crisis, please call 911 or access one of the mental health resources below:
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Reach out to a trusted adult (parent, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.)
- Try these tips for supporting a friend or family member
- Text NEEDHELP to 85511 for the Crisis Link Hotline at or call them at 703-527-4077
- Chat online with a specialist at CrisisChat.org or ImAlive.org
- Call an emergency mental health center at 703 573-5679 (Merrifield Center), 703-536-2000 (Dominion Hospital), or 703-289-7560 (INOVA emergency services)
- CR2 – 844-627-4747
- Go to the nearest emergency room at your local hospital
- Call 911
Community Information
Workshop for students who have silblings with special needs.
SNAP and Employment and Training
TANF
Life with Cancer
Cornerstones Resources - Winter 2024
P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)
Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you!
Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member!
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