Principal Message
Dear Terraset Families,
It has been an incredible week back from spring break! We have been spending lots of time in classrooms and it has been so wonderful to see the rigorous, culturally responsive, and joyful learning opportunities our Tigers are participating in each day. Our teachers and staff are truly exceptional, and we are very grateful for all they do.
As we begin the fourth and final quarter of the school year, we will administer end of the year assessments, including the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments in grades 3-6, next month. These assessments help us gauge student progress and identify areas for improvement. Please be sure to continue reading the Terragram each week for testing schedules and other important information which will be coming soon.
Warmly,
Katie Aldridge, Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
🗓️Important Calendar Reminder - No School Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 10 is the Eid al Fitr holiday, and schools and school offices are closed for the day. SACC centers will be open regular operating hours. See the complete school year calendar.
Student Intention Forms for 2024/2025 School Year
We need your help in projecting our total enrollment for next school year. For families NOT returning to Terraset Elementary School in the fall of 2024-25, please complete and return the Student’s Intention for the Next School Year form by Friday, April 30, 2024.
Please click this link to access the form.
🏫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.
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!
📰 PTO News
Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:
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Monday, April 15: Spring Clubs Begin Please be sure your student knows to stay after school if you have enrolled them in a Tiger Club! Remember, pick up is promptly at 5 p.m.–Please enter through door 2.
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Wednesday, April 17: Deadline for ordering your Square 1 art keepsakes. Access and shop your student’s art here https://shop.square1art.com/shop/artwork/search by searching by state, school, and student name. Orders will ship directly home within 2-3 weeks.
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Saturday, April 27: Tigers on the Town/Grown Ups’ Night Out at Life Champ Martial Arts, 5:30-10 p.m. (But kids can be picked up earlier if desired!). Pizza is included. Fill out the registration form coming home in Tuesday folders and return it to Life Champ by April 19 to ensure we can have the event, and get the early registration price of $40!
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Wednesday, May 1: PTO Meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Childcare and snacks provided.
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Monday-Friday, May 6-10: Staff Appreciation Week Please help us show our staff that we think the world of them by contributing to the various meals, snacks, and gifts we have planned for them! Contributions can be made here: https://terrasetpto.square.site/product/terraset-staff-appreciation-week-donation/26
6th Grade Send Off Committee Silent Auction
Silent Auction is now LIVE! Today through April 21st you can bid on items from teacher experiences to gift cards, kids activities and more; something for everyone! All proceeds benefit the 6th grade send-off. Register and bid now with the link this link: https://bit.ly/6thGradeAuction
Safe, Supported, and Included — the FCPS Family Summit 2024
The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.
Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The conference is being planned by several FCPS offices in collaboration with the Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators, Black Women’s Educational Alliance - DC Chapter, Hispanic Educators Association, and Asian Educators Association.
This year’s theme is Safe, Supported, and Included, which aligns with Goal 2 of the FCPS Strategic Plan. More details will be available after spring break.
🎼 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
Techstravaganza 2024
Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. In previous years, we've hosted more than 4,500 students and 70 labs presenting STEM activities. Our exhibitors range from TJHSST clubs and our own TWIST volunteers to organizations like NASA SCaN, Art of Problem Solving, George Mason University, American Society of Naval Engineers, and the National Air and Space Museum. This year, we will be holding the 20th annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TJHSST.
Admission is free, food will be for sale, and we hope that you can spread the word in your school. Here is the registration link: https://tinyurl.com/techstrav24. More information about the event can be found on our website at tjtechstrav.org.
Rising 7th Graders VIP Summer Camp
All rising 7th graders are invited to the FCPS VIP Summer Camp which takes place July 1- August 1, 2024 at Herndon Middle School. Please see more information below and click the link to register. Space is limited and scholarships are available.
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
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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