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Families had a great time hearing stories and participating in math games at Curriculum Night!
Terra Centre Families,
We want to thank all our families who attended Curriculum Night last week. It was great to see families engaging in fun math activities and read aloud stories!
The end of the first quarter is Thursday, October 31st. and our teachers have been busy scheduling first quarter parent-teacher conferences. This is an opportunity for you to connect with your child's teacher and discuss their academic progress and well-being.
During these conferences, you will have the chance to:
- Discuss your child's academic performance and goals
- Learn about their strengths and areas for growth.
- Share any concerns or questions you may have
- Collaborate with your child's teachers to create a supportive learning environment
We encourage you to come prepared with any questions or concerns you may have. Your input is invaluable in helping us provide the best possible education for your child.
We hope to see everyone at our 4th annual PTA Pumpkin Drop and Movie Night on Monday, November 4th. This annual event has grown larger every year and it is a great time to support the school and spend an evening with your neighbors! (Dress in layers, the weather can be so unpredictable this time of year).
Please make note of the upcoming early release and student holidays:
Thursday, October 31-All PREK-6th grade students will be released 2 hours early. (1:25 p.m. dismissal)
Friday, November 1 - FCPS holiday and schools and offices are closed
Monday, November 4 and Tuesday, November 5 - no school for students, staff planning day and teacher work day.
Please scroll down to review important reminders and information.
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
SCA Spirit Day
Veterans Day Celebration-Friday, November 8
Thanksgiving Luncheon-Friday, November 8
Fall Book Fair
We are beginning to plan for our Scholastic Fall Book Fair! The library could not make it happen without the generous support of our volunteers! We’re looking for help during school hours on Nov. 25-26 as we set up, preview, and make wish lists, as well as with book sales throughout the week of Dec. 2-6. We’ll also need help in the evening on Dec. 5 for our Book Fair Family Night. If you’re available for one or more of these shifts, please click the following link to get to our Sign-Up Genius page to volunteer. This fun event gets our students excited about reading and we appreciate your support!
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Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday, October 29: AAP Full Time Services Overview-5:00 p.m., Cafeteria
Tuesday, October 29: PTA Meeting, 6:00 PM (Hybrid)
meet.google.com/ycj-ibcn-rqw
Thursday, October 31: Storybook Character Spirit Day
Thursday, October 31: 2-Hour Early Release for PreK-6 (1:25 dismissal)
Friday, November 1: FCPS Holiday, Diwali
Monday, November 4-Tuesday, November 5: Student Holiday, No School, School Planning Day/Teacher Work Day
Monday, November 4: PTA Pumpkin Drop/Outdoor Movie Night-4:30 p.m.
Friday, November 8: Thanksgiving Luncheon
Friday, November 8: Veterans Day Celebration
Monday, November 11: FCPS Holiday, Veterans Day
Important Dates for Three-Hour Early Release:
Monday, December 9
February 24
March 17th
April 28th
May 19th
Important Information from FCPS
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the date below to register for the following conversations:
This even takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
PTA News
PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting is on Tuesday, October 29th at 6:00 p.m. This is a hybrid meeting, so if you are at Terra Centre for the AAP orientation, stay for the meeting. If you cannot attend, log on to the following link to join: meet.google.com/ycj-ibcn-rqw
Help us "rake it in" with our Fall Fundraiser!
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We are thrilled to announce that we are launching our Fall Fundraiser, running from now through November 13th, with a goal of raising $22,000! This year, in response to your feedback, we are introducing a donation-only format making it easier than ever for you to contribute without the need for participation or volunteering—ideal for our busy lives! We believe this simplified approach will inspire greater involvement, and we’re excited about the potential for greater donations.
In previous active fundraisers, around 195 participants contributed approximately $19,000, which helped support essential initiatives such as experiential learning, classroom charging stations, and indoor/outdoor learning enhancements such as upgrades to the Discovery Garden.
By choosing to donate, you significantly impact and enhance the TCES educational experience. This year, we’re aiming for at least 230 participants to help us reach our goal of $22,000. We invite everyone in our school community to contribute, as every donation—no matter the size—brings us closer to our goal. Feel free to share the donation website link with friends and family.
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Please consider joining the PTA. The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. PTA Membership
Our Annual Pumpkin Drop is November 4th at 4:30 pm!
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Join us for our Annual Pumpkin Drop & Movie Night! Students can cheer as they watch their pumpkins get dropped off the roof behind the school. Starting around 6:30, we'll watch Despicable Me 4 on the blacktop. Pizza and other food will be available for purchase--this is our big fundraiser for the 6th Grade class! You can register your pumpkin and pre-order pizzas here.
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Have a budding artist? Submit their artwork to Reflections!
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Reflections is a nationwide PTA program, where students from Pre-K through Grade 12 to create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. Reflections is an all-volunteer PTA program, providing opportunities for recognition and access to arts. Arts are a vital part of educating today's students, allowing them to explore their own creativity, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.
This year's theme is "Accepting Imperfection." You can submit your completed student entry form and works of art to tcesptareflections@gmail.com.
Detailed entry guidelines and entry form provided below for more information, visit https://vapta.org/reflections-main/.
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Quick Links
Resources
Families needing support (food assistance, school supplies, fee sponsored activities, mental health support, etc.) can reach out to a member of our clinical team. All requests are confidential. Our clinical team members are always available to support TC families with Fairfax County resource information.
David Lammon-school counselor
Laurel Hanlon-school social worker
Emily Oliver-school psychologist
Our family liaison, Michelle Sehwoerer Rodriguez, is also available to support families, answer questions, and connect families with FCPS information and resources to support their child academically and socially at school.
☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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