Principal Message
Dear Terraset Families,
It is hard to believe that Spring Break is just around the corner! We hope that you are able to enjoy this time with much fun, relaxation, and rest. When staff return we will be hosting our kindergarten orientation event on April 2nd from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. If you have a rising kindergartener please plan to join us and share with others you know that have a rising kindergartener!
Also, please note that the Terraset main office will be closed during Spring Break.
Warmly,
Katie Aldridge, Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
🗓️Important Calendar Reminders
March 25-29 is Spring Break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! There will be no school for students on April 1 and 2 for school planning/teacher work days. See the complete school year calendar.
Lost and Found Items - Please Claim Before Spring Break
Families, our Lost & Found is overflowing with jackets, sweatshirts, hats, water bottles, and other miscellaneous items. Is your student missing anything? We will donate or dispose of any unclaimed items after March 22nd.
Kindergarten Registration Appointment Sign-Up
Hello rising kindergarten families! When you have your student’s paperwork ready to submit, please use this link to schedule an appointment with Ms. Johnson, the school's Registrar.
The medical information (physical and immunization record) can be submitted prior to August 19, 2024. All documents are required to ensure your child is ready to start on the first day.
If the selected dates don’t work for your schedule, contact Ms. Johnson via email smjohnson2@fcps.edu or by phone 703-390-5602 to make other arrangements.
Ramadan Requests
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction. Please complete this form to provide consent for your child to miss instructional time for prayer during Ramadan.
✅ Take the Family Engagement Survey
If you haven’t already, please take FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey today! Survey results will help us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our school community. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey is available in 10 languages. Please check your email for a message from FCPS partner, K12 Insight, with a link to the survey or access the survey now. Your voice matters!
☀️ Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.
Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.
📰 PTO News
Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:
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TONIGHT: Pre-Orders for the Basketball Challenge Close at 8 p.m. Click here to view pricing and pre-orders. ALL pre-orders will receive a free general raffle ticket!
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Thursday, March 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. You can still help by signing up to volunteer https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DABAC28AAFB6-48037278-basketball#/ Contact basketball@terrasetpto.org for more details.
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Friday, March 22: Clubs Registration Opens - Look in Tuesday folders today or visit http://www.homeroom.com/sites/terraset-elementary-reston/enrichment to see our Spring clubs schedule.
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Saturday, March 30: Early-Bird Pricing Deadline for Overtime Athletics Summer Camp Send your student to the Overtime Athletics summer camp at Terraset for just $195 per week! Register today at https://otamanage.azurewebsites.net/office/nova before the price goes up.
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Saturday, April 27: Tigers on the Town (Grown Ups’ Night Out) Join us at Life Champ Tae Kwon Do for a Terraset Ninja Night from 5:30-10pm for $40 per child (pre-registration). Pizza is included. Portions of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Terraset PTO. Sign up details will be in Tuesday folders this week, and stay tuned for plans to meet up with other Terraset Grown Ups while our kids have fun at Life Champ!
Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts.
If you are interested in sending your student to an elementary magnet school program, consider attending a school-based information night at Hunters Woods Elementary School, Bailey’s Primary Elementary School, or Bailey’s Upper Elementary School.
Information nights will provide an opportunity to learn about individual school programs, student eligibility, the lottery process, and transportation.
Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open through Friday, April 12. Learn more about the schools, their programs, and locations.
Purple Up! on April 17 to Support Military Families
Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students. Purple represents military youth because purple combines all the colors of the military branches!
🎼 Spring Concert Information for Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Students
All Terraset Band, Orchestra and Chorus students will be performing at our Spring Concert.
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Student drop-off at 6:30 p.m.)
Where: Langston Hughes Middle School Gym
If your child cannot attend the concert, please contact your music teacher asap! If your child needs transportation to the concert, also contact your music teacher asap. We want all of our musicians to have the opportunity to perform and can help facilitate carpools or find other solutions to make sure they can attend.
Students must be dropped off at 6:30 p.m. to warm-up. They do not need to arrive earlier than 6:30 p.m.
What to wear: White Terraset Music t-shirt (If you don't have one, please order now on MySchoolBucks), dark pants, clean/close-toed shoes.
What to bring: instruments, music, water bottle.
What NOT to bring: phones or other electronic devices. Hold your child’s device during the performance, or their music teacher can hold it and return after the show.
Students will also be performing for the school. Orchestra will perform Monday, April 29th at 3 p.m. Band and Chorus will perform Tuesday, April 30th at 3 p.m. Students should wear their white Terraset Music t-shirts for these performances.
Musically Yours,
Mr. Andert (jeandert@fcps.edu) and Mr. Krysztopik (smkrysztopik@fcps.edu) – Chorus
Mrs. Stanley (tlstanley@fcps.edu) – Orchestra
Mr. McClure (jrmcclure@fcps.edu) - Band
Spring Advanced Academics Newsletter
Check out the Spring AAP Newsletter below, coming to you from the Advanced Academic Program Central Office.
AAP Spring Newsletter English
AAP Spring Newsletter Spanish
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
Healthy Food at No Cost! Nutritious Groceries - March 21, 12 noon - 1 p.m. at St. Anne's Episcopal Church Food Pantry, 1700 Wainwright Drive, Reston
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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