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Terra Centre Families,
As summer winds down, we are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms on Monday, August 19th! Our dedicated staff have been hard at work preparing indoor and outdoor spaces, and we have to say our building looks amazing!
Teachers will be emailing class assignments at the end of the day on Tuesday, August 13th. Please scroll down to view important Back to School information, events, and tasks.
We look forward to seeing our new and returning TC Tigers very soon!
Rebeca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
Terra Centre By the Numbers
2023-2024 Year-End Report
We wanted to highlight some of the numerous celebrations from the 2023-24 school year, showcasing the hard work and achievements of our students and staff!
- 94% SOL Reading Achievement
- 93% SOL Math Achievement
- 91% SOL Science Achievement (+7% from previous year)
- Chronic Absenteeism - 5.5% YTD Chronic Absenteeism (-2.9% from previous year)
- Family Engagement Survey - 99% of parents reported that their child feels respected at TCES and 98% of parents reported feeling respected. N=117
- Family Engagement Survey - 97% of parents reported that there is at least one caring adult at the school that their child trusts. (+3% from previous year). N=117
- Family Engagement Survey - 95% of parents reported feeling welcome at TCES (+2% from previous year). N=117
- Family Engagement Survey - 95% of parents reported the school welcomes families of different backgrounds and cultures (+2% from previous year). N=117
Back to School Events
Open House - PreK-6th Grade
Friday, August 16th, 9:00-10:30
Families are invited to stop in and visit classrooms, meet the teachers, drop off school supplies, join the PTA, and meet friends.
Back to School Night - PreK-6th Grade
Tuesday, September 10th
- Session 1 - 6:00-6:30
- Session 2 - 6:45-7:15 (Repeat of Session 1)
Parents and caregivers are invited to visit classrooms and learn more about the 24-25 school year.
Back to School Information
24-25 Terra Centre Bell Schedule Click here for the pdf version.
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All K-6 Students
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M - F
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8:40 – 3:25
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PAC Students
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M, W
T, Th, F
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8:40 – 12:00
8:40 – 3:25
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ECCB - AM Preschool
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M - F
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8:40 – 12:00
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ECCB - PM Preschool
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M - F
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12:05 – 3:25
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ECIP Full-Day Preschool
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M - F
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8:40 – 3:25
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School Supplies
Visit the Terra Centre website for School Supply Lists
School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked with a blue “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked with an orange “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff.
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Note: Some holidays and observances, such as Eid al-Fitr, may shift and the calendar may be adjusted.
Limited Early Release Mondays
Mark your calendar for Limited Early Release Mondays in the 24-25 school year. Students will release 3 hours early on the following Mondays:
- September 23
- October 28
- November 25
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/ZX5JmxoykBz4rN9T9 by Monday, August 19th for each of your children who are enrolled at Terra Centre Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms.
Back to School Tasks
Before the first day, make sure you have completed the following:
Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact the school registrar [add contact info] if you need a code.
Once you have activated a SIS ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same SIS ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Update Your Contact Information
To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers and/or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.
Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy. Please log in to SIS ParentVUE to see what immunizations your child has recorded.
Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia as soon as possible. If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services.
Remember to request your child’s immunization record and bring that to the school’s front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
Prepare for Meals at School
Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meals benefits. School breakfast for students costs $1.75. Lunch is $3.25 for elementary students and $3.50 for middle, secondary, and high school students.
The best way to purchase meals and additional food items is to use MySchoolBucks. If you have not already, set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today.
MySchoolBucks accounts can be set up to add money to the account automatically as needed, and families with multiple children can use the same MySchoolBucks account.
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Apply for Free and Reduced-Priced Meals The application for free and reduced-priced meals is now available for the 2024-25 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price lunch last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
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Dietary Accommodations Starting School Year 2024-2025, the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is implementing a standardized process for dietary accommodations to ensure the provision of safe and healthy food for our students. This form only needs to be filled out once while your student is enrolled at FCPS.
Please keep in mind the following information:
- FCPS does not provide meals containing pork.
- We offer vegetarian and vegan options for lunch at every school, every day. If your student needs pork-free or vegetarian meals (which do not contain meat, poultry, or fish but may contain dairy and/or eggs), you do not need to fill out a Dietary Accommodation form, as we have those options available at all schools. Please note that while FCPS is not a peanut-free kitchen, our peanut butter products are individually wrapped to prevent cross-contamination.
Moved? No Longer at TCES?
You can update your Terra Centre Weekly Updates communication preferences here.
Terra Centre Early Childhood Program
Terra Centre is opening a new full-time preschool inclusion program and we are looking for eligible students! See below or www.fcps.edu/prek for more details.
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