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Principal’s Message
Dear Terraset Families,
We are thrilled to again welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year! As promised in last week’s edition of the Terragram, below you will find detailed information regarding our year. Class placement information will arrive separately via eNotify email and text to each individual family. We can’t wait to see you at Open House on Thursday!
Additionally, we are incredibly excited to share that this year we will have a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) program that will enhance our science and outdoor learning opportunities for our students.
Warmly,
Katie Aldridge, Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
🎉Birthday Treat Policy
On students’ birthdays, they will get to choose from a menu of special “events” for their class. Our menu options are below and will likely be updated as the year goes on. This will allow for ALL children to have special birthday celebrations and there will be no worries about food allergies, too much sugar, etc.. Thank you for supporting this new idea by helping your child decide which option they will choose. Please do not send in food or toys for your child’s birthday. Thank you!
- Stuffed Animal Day- all students are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal
- Pajama Day- everyone has the option to wear their PJ’s
- Extra Recess- class gets a few minutes of extra recess time
- Favorite Story Day- birthday child gets to choose the read aloud book for the class
- Additional non-food options may be communicated by individual teachers
🎈Open House Details
We are thrilled to invite you to our Open House on Thursday, August 15th. Here are the timings:
- Kindergarten & New students to Terraset: 2:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
- Returning grades 1-6 students: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Please mark your calendars and join us for a chance to meet the teachers, explore the classrooms, and get ready for an amazing school year ahead.
You are encouraged to join the PTO and other families on the playground beginning at 4:00. The Kona Ice truck will be there as well with cool treats available for purchase.
👋🏼Arrival & Dismissal
Arrival and dismissal logistics will remain similar to last year. Busses will use the upper (parking lot) loop and Kiss & Ride will use the lower loop. Walkers will enter and exit through door 5.
*New for this year: Exiting the school driveway during student arrival and dismissal will be right turn only.
🚗Kiss and Ride
Please use this link to request a placard for your car. When you get this card, please clearly display it on front window/dashboard to help staff with process efficiency.
💊Student Medications
If your student requires medication during the school day, you may drop-off medications at Open House on August 15th. If you cannot make this date, medications can be brought to the health room during school hours once the school year begins. Elementary students are not permitted to transport medication in backpacks. Please click here for necessary medication forms.
🩺Student Health Conditions
If your student has any health conditions that may affect his/her school day, please fill out the Health Information Form (SS/SE 71) on paper and return to school or electronically in SIS ParentVUE.
🚑Emergency Care Card
Please make sure your student's emergency care card (SS/SE 3) is updated for this year. It is important that we have updated information to be able to contact you in case of emergency or transportation issues on the first day.
📝Opt-Out Flier
The 2024-25 Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms flyer is now online. If you wish to opt your child out of any of the activities mentioned in the opt-out booklet, you must complete and return the appropriate forms to your child’s school or online through the Parent Digital Consent system.
💻Digital Resource Consent Form
We want your child to get the most out of their school experience! To open up a world of exciting activities and valuable opportunities, we need your collaboration. Please take a moment at the beginning of the school year to review and provide your consent through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system. Please reach out to Lauren Boyd if you have questions.
🖱️Schoology/ParentVUE
Students, families, and staff throughout FCPS and in our school community will use Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/) as our learning management system.
Here is what you need to know now:
You need a SIS/ParentVUE account to login to Schoology.
🍌Free and Reduced Meals
Parents who wish to apply for free or reduced lunch must complete a new application. Please complete this form so that your students may be eligible for other services. Applications can be done online!
For more information about free and reduced-price meals and the online application form, please click here.
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✏️Student Three-Hour Early Release Mondays
The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
- 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 for each of your children who are enrolled at Terraset 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. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.
🛝PTO Kindergarten Playdates
All Terraset Kindergarten families are encouraged to attend our playdates sponsored by the PTO to meet new friends and enjoy our great playground together!
- Wednesday, August 14- 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, August 17- 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
PTO officers will be there to answer any questions new families may have about our school and the Kona Ice truck will be there as well with cool treats available for purchase. We hope to see you there!
🍉Cafeteria Information
In order to ensure the safety and security of all students and to manage the limited space effectively, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate parents or guardians for lunch in the cafeteria.
We understand that sharing a meal with your child can be a special experience, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students.
🐾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!
🗓️TES Looking Ahead:
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Tuesday, August 13- Teacher assignments sent via email/text
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Thursday, August 15- Open House (Kinder & New Families @ 2:30 p.m., Grades 1-6 @ 3:00 p.m.)
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Monday, August 19- First Day of School
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Friday, August 30- Labor Day (Student Holiday)
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Monday, September 2 - Labor Day (Student Holiday)
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Wednesday, September 11- Back to School Night 6:00-7:30 p.m.
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Friday, September 13- South Lakes High School homecoming parade & football game
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Monday, September 23- 3-hour Early Release for Students
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