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Principal's Message
Dear Terraset Families,
We hope everyone had a wonderful long, (and warm!) weekend. This week certainly feels more like fall and we’re getting excited for Book Character Day on the 31st, field trips for several grade levels, and our next 3 hour early release Monday coming on the 28th. Families will receive an individualized email the afternoon of Wednesday, October 16th to confirm your child/ren’s dismissal plan as recorded on the Google form you submitted previously. Any changes to that plan should be made by calling the main office at 703-390-5600 by no later than Thursday, October 24th.
Also, thank you to all of you that have supported our right turn only during arrival and dismissal at kiss and ride change this year. This is increasing our efficiency so that our line moves more quickly, especially on high volume days. Please note that there are several places to turn around after you make the right turn such as the Ridge Heights pool parking lot and neighborhoods. Please do not make illegal u-turns in the middle of the street or attempt the left hand turn out of our driveway. Our goal is to not only be efficient but more importantly, keep children, parents, caregivers, pets, and staff safe!
Warmly,
Katie Aldridge, Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
🐯Welcome New Office Staff
We are incredibly excited to welcome 2 new office staff members!
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Kathy Matamoros Lobo (left) has joined our staff as our full time office assistant. She is a proud Terraset parent as well as a PTO board member.
Leah Argueta (right) has joined our staff as our half time office assistant. She is a recent graduate and rapidly learning all things Terraset.
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They always have a smile and are excited to be able to support our awesome community. When you see them at the school, please be sure to give them a very warm Terraset welcome!
📖Storybook Character Day
Help us celebrate our love for literacy. Students may dress up as their favorite storybook character on October 31st. If you like, bring your favorite book along! Be creative and appropriate for school, but no masks or weapons.
🏆Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards!
To submit a nomination for a Terraset Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the linked Google forms. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).
All that are required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one or more of the criteria for each of these awards.
**The eligibility requirements for each category are found below.
Outstanding Teacher
Has at least three years of experience as a teacher/librarian (in any school/school district).
Outstanding New Teacher
Has up to three years of experience as a teacher/librarian (in any school/school district).
Outstanding New Principal
Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).
Outstanding Leader (Assistant Principal)
At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location.
*Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location.
*Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades
Outstanding Operational Employee
At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location.
*Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1st, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Stefanie Vallinino at slvallinino@fcps.edu.
📝AAP Parent Referral Information Night
If you have a student in grades 2 – 6 and you think they would benefit from Full Time Advanced Academic Services, please come to the Parent Referral Information Night on Monday, October 21st, 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the Terraset Library. We will review the referral process, identify types of work samples from home, and announce paperwork deadlines. Questions may be directed to our AART, Jennifer Szczesniak, jkszczesniak@fcps.edu.
🍂Hughes Middle School Fall Fest
Langston Hughes Middle School student council is hosting a Fall Festival on October 30th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. There will be games, prizes and a costume contest. You can enjoy free popcorn, hot dogs, and trunk or treating!
🌼Calling all K-1 Daisies!
Is your kindergartener or 1st grader interested in Girl Scouts? A new Daisy troop is forming at Terraset!
Please fill out the survey for more information.
Questions? Please reach out to Sarah Nieto (sanieto@fcps.edu)
📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review
FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.
All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.
🍌St. Anne's Food Pantry
Pick up healthy food at no cost at the St. Anne's Food Pantry! Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
1700 Wainwright Dr. Reston, Va
🏠Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
If you are low-income and need assistance with your energy bills, Va Department of Social Services has the EAP. Fuel Assistance can help supplement your home energy costs and accepts applications beginning now through November 8th.
You can apply:
1.Online: www.commonhelp.virginia.gov
2.By phone: Enterprise Customer Service Center (833) 522-5582
🩺Medical Care for Children
The Medical Care For Children Partnership Foundation is a public/private nonprofit that connects kids to a medical and dental home, as well as a wide range of vital resources. MCCP empowers uninsured children in Fairfax County to improve their health and well-being and realize their potential to learn, grow and thrive. Click the above link to learn more about the foundation and upcoming medical/dental clinics.
🏫FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Learn About Lexia for Literacy
- Schools Win Exemplar Awards
- Upcoming Community Conversations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
🐯PTO News
Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:
- TOMORROW, wear your grade level colors and show your spirit at school and when you meet up with friends after school at Chipotle!
- TOMORROW, October 16: Join Us for Tigers on the Town at Chipotle in the South Lakes Shopping Center, 5-9 pm! Remember to show the flyer or use promo code VNHPCE4 so 25% of your order total will be donated to the PTO!
🐾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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Monday, October 21- AAP Parent Referral Information @ 5:30 – 6:30pm (Terraset Library)
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Monday, October 28- 3-hour Early Release for students
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Thursday, October 31- 2-hour Early Release: End of 1st Quarter
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Friday, November 1- No School (Diwali)
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Monday, November 4- No School (Teacher Workday)
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Tuesday, November 5- No School (Teacher Workday)
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Monday, November 11- No School (Veteran's Day)
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November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break
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Monday, December 9- 3-hour Early Release for students
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December 23 - January 3: Winter Break
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