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Dear Terraset Families,
It has been another outstanding week of joyful learning! Our 2nd graders are learning all about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly and are observing live caterpillars to witness this transformation first hand. Additionally, our 6th graders visited the Smithsonian American Museum of Art on Friday. This week, some of our students are beginning CogAT testing, which helps assess their abilities and identify areas for further growth.
Please remember to mark your calendars for next Monday, October 28th as a 3 hour early release day. Families received an individualized email last week to confirm each child/ren’s dismissal plan that 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. It will be very difficult to navigate dismissal changes on the 28th. Our priority is to get every Tiger home safely at the correct time.
Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and enthusiasm. Together we will ensure this year continues to be outstanding for every Tiger.
Warmly,
Katie Aldridge, Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
📖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.
🍂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!
🏠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:
- FCPS Family Orientation
- Community Conversations
- Immunization Clinics
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:
- Grade level color spirit day: Friday, November 8. The PTO has lined up a special assembly for our students that day!
- Tigers on the Town at Chick-fil-A (Village Commons): Wednesday, November 20
- Square 1 Art Custom Keepsakes Fundraiser: Ordering begins November 12
- Next PTO Meeting: Wednesday, December 4
- Skate Night: Saturday, December 7 at SkateQuest! Mark your calendars and look for tickets to go on sale in November
🐾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 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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