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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)
 Back in Spring, NAfME (National Association for Music Education) media team came to ATES to capture a video footage of the students in music class in action. They are now featured on the website's headline banner! https://nafme.org/ Other schools and their students are featured as well, but you can see Ms. Campbell's class from last year playing the xylophone, recorder and playing music games. Here is the link to the promotional video: https://vimeo.com/999271977 So amazing!
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Classroom routine and procedures are an essential component of students learning to ensure a safe and learning environment. Here is the picture of a few students learning to follow some routines and procedures. |
Our teachers have worked hard in preparing their classrooms for students. Here are a few examples. |
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Look at some of our amazing teachers in action!
 We are proud to be implementing AVID this school year. AVID is an academic support program that supports college and career readiness. At Annandale Terrace the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students created AVID binders to help them support with organization. More information about AVID will be shared soon.
 Every year, Annandale High School’s band, strings, and chorus students present a short assembly to encourage our 4th and 5th grade students to enroll in any one of these programs. The high school students are encouraging, dedicated, and passionate about their music programs and they did an amazing job!
 We are planning a family field trip to Baseball Game at Nationals Park (address: 1500 South Capitol ST SE. Washington, DC 20003) on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 4:05pm. Please fill out this Google Form by September 6th, 2024 if you are planning to attend as we need to get an attendance estimate in order to coordinate the transportation. Thank you!
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.
You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School
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Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
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Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
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Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
24-25 Annandale High School Parent Orchestra season registration is kicking off today! This wave of registration is ONLY for the schools that Parent Orchestra Directors teach at.
Do not share this link with friends yet – we will be opening registration to the entire county on Wednesday, September 4. When we open registration to the entire county, we WILL hit max capacity very quickly and have to move to the waitlist so DO NOT DELAY!
Since 2018, Parent Orchestra has grown from around 30 parents to serving over 200 caregivers in the county. We love being a part of so many musical journeys and are honored that you are choosing to spend your evenings with us. For every teacher involved, it is a fulfilling program that is a joy to participate in and we welcome the opportunity to connect with our communities.
With such substantial growth, an important change we need to add is a $41.00 tuition to support the logistics of running the program. This tuition goes directly to the teachers to make Parent Orchestra a sustainable model and encourage commitment to the year by registrants.
Parent Orchestra is also moving from being just “Parent Orchestra” to the Fairfax Arts Coalition for Education (FACE) Parent Orchestra. The goal of FACE is to promote high-quality music education for all students in Fairfax County Public Schools. FACE works with the FCPS School Board, performing arts teachers, and community members to promote the maintenance and growth of the performing arts in FCPS, including advocating for funds in the yearly budget, helping teachers gain access to high-quality training and support, and advocating for the importance of music education in the community. As you register for PO, please consider joining FACE as well!
Click here to register for FACE Parent Orchestra! Below is more information about the year:
Where - Annandale High School Performing Arts Department wing
When - 7:00 - 8:00 (+ set up/reset rooms) twice a month - usually on THURSDAY nights
Cost - $41 for the entire year. If this presents a financial challenge for your family, please let us know your needs.
Dates are subject to change if needed - all dates are Thursday unless otherwise noted
- October 9th - Wednesday
- October 24th
- November 7th
- November 13th - Wednesday
- December 5th
- December 13th - Friday - Extra Rehearsal for those attending the Midwest Conference
- January 9th
- January 14th - Tuesday
- February 6th
- February 20th
- March 13th
- March 27th
- April 10th
- April 24th
Dress Rehearsal - May 6th - Tuesday
Concert - May 7th - Wednesday
We look forward to a great year with you all and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!
Annie Ray
Orchestra Director and Performing Arts Department Chair
Annandale High School
FACE Parent Orchestra Founder and Director
 The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
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
While the five goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan focus on student success, the four pillars describe what FCPS must do well to reach our goals for all students:
- The first focus of the pillars is on teaching and learning. We want to make sure each and every student has access to excellent and inclusive learning environments, and that instruction meets students’ individual needs.
- The second pillar focuses on our connection with families and our communities. We cannot do this work alone. Strong partnerships are key to our students’ success.
- The third pillar is centered on our hiring and maintaining a world class, diverse workforce. We want to make sure our incredible employees have what they need to help our students thrive.
- The fourth and final pillar centers on how we bring this all together. We remain focused on creating a culture of equity, excellence, and accountability where data guides our decisions.
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.
Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, it is always best to contact the school’s front office to reach your child during class time.
Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
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.
Fairfax County's Puzzle Hunt will end on Sunday, September 15. Families have been solving puzzles and finding clues all summer in this unique community event that takes solvers on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. There is still time to join before it ends!
Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be completed with friends and family and are challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles, then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Visit our wonderful local parks with friends and family.
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