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Dear Terraset Families,
Thank you for helping to ensure our second 3 hour early release Monday went as smoothly as possible! We appreciate that the majority of families did not make last minute changes to your child/ren’s dismissal plans after sharing with the school. Because of our partnership, we were able to keep every Tiger safe. For the next early release day, December 9th, we will again confirm your dismissal plans following the Thanksgiving Break.
This week we also have a 2 hour early dismissal for all students on Thursday, October 31st. This is our Storybook Character Day! Your child/ren are welcome to wear a school-appropriate costume to school (no masks), and bring their book with them. Additionally, FCPS will be closed for Diwali, All Saints Day, and Día de los Muertos on Friday, November 1st. Students will also have Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th as student holidays. We will be so eager to welcome them back to school on Wednesday, November 6th!
Happy Short Week,
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!
🍿South Lakes HS Movie Night
SLHS Leadership is excited to invite your school community to our first annual Movie Night at South Lakes High School! We will be showing Hotel Transylvania and will also have some fun games for kids to participate in before the movie starts. Entry to the event is free! The only cost associated with this event would be the purchase of any items from concessions. Below are all the details for the event!
When: Tuesday, November 12th @7:00pm
Where: South Lakes High School Stadium
What to bring:
- Please bring chairs/blankets to sit on
- We encourage you to bring your friends and family, and feel free to come bundled up in your favorite cozy pajamas!
Entry into the event will follow the same rules as SLHS sporting events do, which is that any elementary/middle school students in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.
🏠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.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions at the final community conversation this fall. It will be held Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School. Click the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
🏫FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Federal Impact Aid Survey
- Football Players Tackle Literacy
- Tips to Keep Children Safe
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:
- Next PTO Meeting: Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30pm
- Halloween Candy Collection October 28th - November 7th. Please donate your candy leftovers so we can win the Stang Orthodontics Contest and send candy to kids in Ukraine.
🐾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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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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