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08/26 First day of school for PreK students
08/30-09/02 Labor Day Break-Student Holiday (No School)
09/16 3-Hours Early Release -Dismissal time12:20pm
09/18 Fall Picture Day (8:45am, Gym)
Back to School Night (5:30-7:30pm)
BTSN session information will be sent later
09/20 First Family Luncheon (10:45am– 2:10pm, Cafeteria)
A huge thank you to our wonderful PTA for funding this amazing mural painted for our front office. The mural represents our student expectations of being respectful, responsible, and safe. Stop by and take a look!
Annandale Terrace teachers and staff participated in various professional developments and staff meetings throughout their first week back. Below are some highlights:
 On Thursday, August 15, 2024, we opened our doors to welcome our students and their families for Open House. We were so delighted to see everyone! Thank you to all the teachers for being ready and welcoming our students back to school. A huge thank you also goes to our custodial staff for making sure our school was ready for the return of students.
 After the Open House, our amazing staff got together for a Fiesta Taco Bar! It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying themselves and the company of each other.
I'm delighted to share that Annandale Terrace Elementary School is the recipient of the America 250! Celebration Grant! We are so excited to work with the Daughters of the American Revolution to supply Revolutionary War-related books for the school's library. In addition to the grant, the Henry Clay Chapter will also donate funds towards the purchase of books.
Congratulations for Ms. Hailey Worsley for being recognized an employee who shows that FCPS CARES.
FCPS CARES submission:
Thank you for dedicating your time and expertise to create a Performance Matters Practitioner Stories video in support of Performance Matters use within FCPS. Your perspective as a practitioner is invaluable, and we are grateful you chose to share your experiences. Teachers and staff across FCPS will benefit greatly from your presentations. Your willingness to contribute this content is greatly appreciated.
Annandale Pyramid teachers come together to strengthen math instruction!
Dear Annandale Terrace Elementary School families:
I am excited to share that the Annandale Pyramid Math Teachers recently came together to align and strengthen math instruction from kindergarten through 12th grade. After two years of dedicated work, including extensive observations of math instruction across our schools, pyramid principals and math leaders have crafted a unified vision statement to guide this work:
In the Annandale Pyramid, mathematics teaching and learning focuses on developing an understanding of concepts and procedures through problem-solving, reasoning, and discourse.
Our Pyramid Math Kickoff provided every math teacher in our pyramid (Braddock ES, Weyanoke ES, Annandale Terrace ES Columbia ES, Bren Mar Park ES, North Springfield ES, Holmes MS, Poe MS, and Annandale HS) the opportunity to plan the first unit of the year together. They also were able to attend sessions tailored to their interests, with topics ranging from lesson planning and building a classroom community, to increasing student discourse and ensuring that every student can access mathematics.
The feedback from these sessions was overwhelmingly positive. Here are just a few reflections from our educators:
“I got goosebumps hearing the references to the FCPS Vision of Excellence in Mathematics. I truly believe that the work we launched today and the work I know we will continue to do throughout the year is going to help students.”
"Thanks for a great learning session! Do this again with upcoming content."
"It was great to be around new faces and get a better understanding of how to plan for student-centered discourse."
"I loved this! It was wonderful to connect with former colleagues and align our thinking as a pyramid."
"The unpacking portion was really helpful. It’s nice to get takeaways from colleagues outside of my school team."
"This was great! Thanks for a quick and informative PD!"
I am proud of the collaborative spirit that has brought us this far and excited about the path ahead. Together, as a pyramid, we are not just teaching math—we are building a strong foundation for our students' success.
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Ingrid Badia
Principal
Annandale Terrace Elementary School
Fairfax County Public Schools
Dismissal begins promptly at 3:20 PM each day.
To ensure a safe and efficient dismissal, we have established the following procedures:
Grade Level Dismissal Times:
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Pre-School and Kindergarten: 3:20pm
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1st Grade: 3:21pm
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2nd Grade: 3:22pm
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3rd Grade: 3:23pm
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5th Grade: 3:24pm
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4th Grade: 3:25pm
Student Dismissal: Students will be escorted by their teachers to designated exit points:
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Door 1: Buses and some walkers.
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Door 13: Kiss and Ride.
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Door 12: Walkers.
Kiss and Ride Procedures:
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Car Tag Required: All vehicles must display a valid car tag.
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Student Numbers: Please teach your child their assigned number to keep the line moving.
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Line Formation: Students will line up behind their grade level cone and wait for their number to be called.
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Traffic Flow: Please follow the designated one-way traffic flow. There will be signs that indicate where to stop for drop-off and pick-up.
 Thank you for your cooperation in following these procedures and we look forward to a great year.
Pre-K, K-5: M-F 8:35am – 3:20pm
Preschool Autism Class (PAC)
M & W 8:35am -12:00pm
T, Th, & F 8:35am - 3:20pm
NO child should arrive before 8:20AM.
There is no supervision before this time.
Students in grade 4 may register for Strings and students in grades 4 & 5 may register for Band or Strings. Registration forms are coming home with students this week. All students have been introduced to their instrument choices during specials this week. Registration forms need to be turned in to the Band & Strings teacher as soon as possible so instruments may be ordered. For questions please contact Ms. Riddle (Band) at jariddle@fcps.edu or Ms. Emery (Strings) at aremery@fcps.edu.
The Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades 4-5 may pay Instrument Rental Fees using My School Bucks beginning August 26th.
My School Bucks (MSB) is a FCPS system for payments of student fees and activities. It is easy, secure, and there are no fees for parents.
Follow these simple steps:
- Go to www.MySchoolBucks.com, or the My School Bucks link on the Annandale Terrace webpage.
- Add a child by school & student ID or birthdate. You will receive a confirmation email.
- You may now pay the Instrumental Rental fee using a credit or debit card, or e-check.
- A confirmation email will be sent to your child’s teacher to let them know you’ve paid.
*Note: Families are also able to submit $20 and the contract to the Strings/Band teachers. Payment can be made by cash or check (payable to “Annandale Terrace Elementary School”. Please note that students will not be able to take the instrument home until the instrument rental fee has been paid. If there is a financial concern, please contact Ms. Riddle (Band) at jariddle@fcps.edu or Ms. Emery (Strings) at aremery@fcps.edu.
Breakfast and lunch will be available for students daily free of charge. FCPS menus will be available at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/menus-eula.
Parents are able to pay for lunch online using My School Bucks.
If parents wish to join their student for lunch, an adult lunch costs $4.75 for the 24-25 school year. Parents can pay in cash or check.
Ingrid Badia, Principal
icbadia@fcps.edu
Nicole Scher, Assistant Principal
nrscher@fcps.edu
Nathan Beard, Assistant Principal
nbeard@fcps.edu
Address: 7604 Herald St., Annandale, VA 22003
Main Office: 703-658-5600 Fax: 703-658-5697
Attendance: 703-658-5656 or
https://annandaleterracees.fcps.edu/about/attendance-reporting
Health Room: 703-658-5610
Annandale Terrace ES Website: https://annandaleterracees.fcps.edu/
Wednesday Folders are an essential way for the Annandale Terrace Staff to communicate with parents. Wednesday Folders will go home every Wednesday. Please check your child’s backpack for important messages and
papers from the school and return any necessary documents along with the yellow folder the next day.
Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.
Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.
Complete Permission Forms
Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Submit Absences
Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office.
Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. .
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2050 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
Fairfax County Public Schools does not provide medical insurance for accidents that occur at school. Parents can purchase “at school” accident insurance or “24 hour” accident insurance (12 months a year). This is a low-cost insurance program for families to defray medical or dental expenses that results from an accident involving their child. More information can be found on the FCPS public site at Voluntary Student Insurance and on the FCPS Hub Student Accident Insurance Program.
Dear Parent/Caregiver,
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 16
- October 21
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/ArQHc8DRZ31yq5NE6 for each of your children who are enrolled at Annandale Terrace Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024, and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after-school supervision plan for each student.
Thanks,
Principal Badia
Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.
In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.
Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office.
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. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).
In September, the FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.
Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
Do You Know About Family Liaisons? – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. You may contact Sherry Hamzehloo, our family liaison, at shamzehloo@fcps.edu
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
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