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Principal Message
Dear Terraset Families,
What a great week at Terraset! We’re incredibly excited to share some fantastic news with you from our school community.
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STUFF THE BUS
Our South Lakes Pyramid Schools pride was strong this week as we OVER-FILLED the bus again this year with items for the SLHS food pantry. Huge thanks to our Tigers for supporting our Reston community!
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ATTENDANCE ON THE RISE!
We’re thrilled to share our significant improvement in student attendance! Because of your commitment to getting your children to school each day, our chronic absenteeism rate has dropped from 22.28% to 7.90%! NICELY DONE, Tiger Families! Let’s continue to get that rate down even lower next year, as we know that regular attendance is critical for student success. We appreciate your strong support and dedication to your children’s learning journeys.
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SOIL MOVE
Much progress has been made in moving our soil to our rooftop garden beds! Staff and volunteers worked together to move an entire parking space full of soil last week and was back at it this morning! We appreciate everyone who lent a helping hand for this important project.
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Warmly,
Katie Aldridge, Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
Important Calendar Reminder
As a reminder, May 27 is a student and staff holiday in observance of Memorial Day. There is no school and the office is closed.
Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar
🏫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.
Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m. View details and a feedback form.
PTO News
Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:
As we wind down this school year, we are already beginning to look ahead to next year and we want to have as many parents involved as possible! Please check out our slideshow of what we have done across this year and let us know via this form if there are things you’d be interested in helping out with next year!
Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:
● Monday, June 3 & Monday, June 10: Field Day - Volunteers Needed!
○ June 3: Grades K-3 - https://tinyurl.com/av8cznah
○ June 10: Grades 4-6 - https://tinyurl.com/bdezesva
● Wednesday, June 5: Volunteer Appreciation Celebration AND Tigers on the Town
Join us at Red’s Table on June 5th for appetizers from 6:30 to 7:30. This celebration is our June PTO “meeting” and all are welcome to help us celebrate an awesome year of fun and hard work together. 15% of all Terraset receipts will be donated back to the PTO so be sure to also grab a drink or dinner while you are there!
Join the Terraset Band or Orchestra!
Students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade can choose their music selection for next school year 2024-2025. Students are scheduled for two music classes per week. You may sign up to register for one of these classes which meets once per week for Band or Orchestra. Students taking Band or Orchestra are automatically assigned one other General Music class. Students who do not wish to participate in Band or Orchestra will be assigned to two General Music classes. 3rd grade students can have a choice between orchestra and general music. 4th and 5th grade students have the choice between orchestra, band and general music. Look forward to teaching your child how to play an instrument or continue their love of learning on their instrument!
Click here to learn about the orchestra program.
Thank you,
Tanya Stanley (Orchestra) tlstanley@fcps.edu
Joe McClure (Band) jrmcclure@fcps.edu
4th and 5th Graders: Register for Next Year’s Tiger Chorus!
Mr. Andert and Mr. Krysztopik are starting to plan for next year. Please fill out this form if you would like to take part in the 2024-2025 Tiger Chorus!
Chorus is open to all 5th and 6th graders (our current 4th and 5th), and there is no cost to take part.
We rehearse once a week for 45 minutes.
If a student is in Band or Orchestra, they may ALSO join chorus.
Questions? Email Mr. Andert: jeandert@fcps.edu.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
“May Day” is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice-procedure radio communications. The new 9-8-8 number is a suicide and crisis lifeline, similar to 9-1-1 in a medical/safety emergency. One in six youth, aged 6-17, experience a mental health condition each year. Below are some activities to practice at home for mental wellness.
6 Mental Health Activities for Kids to Practice at Home
- Create a Journal
- Younger students are better able to communicate their feelings and emotions freely in a creative way.
- Practice Gratitude Exercises
- Have students write notes about what they are grateful for and place it a jar (label it thankful jar)
- Engage in breathing exercises
- A couple deep breaths can reset not only your child’s mind
- Deep breathing exercises and meditation can increase focus and compassion
- Try music therapy
- Music can be used to encourage movement and relaxation
- Use Stress Balls and other sensory toys
Resources:
Mental Health Awareness Month
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
For further Information & support:
Monica Rogers
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
mrrogers@fcps.edu
☀️ Save the Date for FCPS’ Summer Extravaganza
Don’t miss a day of family fun and learning at the FCPS Summer Extravaganza!
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., where students will be able to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth.
Representatives from local businesses, Fairfax County Public Library, and the Fairfax County Park Authority are participating in the Summer Extravaganza. Community organizations, such as Neighborhood Community Services, will be at the event as well. All will have learning activities, tips, and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost!
Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.
Attention Tiger Chorus: Come Sing the National Anthem for the School Board!
The Tiger Chorus has been invited to sing the National Anthem for the FCPS School Board at their meeting on Thursday, June 13th at 6:30 p.m. at Luther Jackson Middle School. This is the Thursday after school ends (last day is June 12th).
Families must provide transportation to and from Luther Jackson MS. Parents/Guardians must stay at the middle school since it is a very short event.
If you cannot drive your child, but they would like to participate, please fill out the form! We will do our best to find another family to drive your child to/from the event.
Participants need to wear our white Terraset Tiger Music shirt, black pants/skirt, and black/dark color shoes.
Please fill out this form if you would like to participate!
Questions? Email Mr. Andert: jeandert@fcps.edu.
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Fairfax County Park Authority is Hosting its 1st Puzzle Hunt!
When: Launches June 15, 2024
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.
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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
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Workshop for students who have silblings with special needs.
SNAP and Employment and Training
TANF
Life with Cancer
FAIRFAX COUNTY SUMMER CAMPS INFORMATION
Summer Camps Overview
Preschool Summer Camp
Camp Fairfax
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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