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Terra Centre Families,
We want to thank all our Veterans that spent time on Friday with our TC students and shared their experiences serving our country. We also want to thank all the volunteers and families that joined us for our Thanksgiving luncheon, it was wonderful to see so many families!
Quarter one progress reports were sent home with all students in grades 1-6. Reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions regarding your child's progress.
As a reminder, there is no school for students Monday, November 11. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, November 12.
Please scroll down to review important reminders and information.
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
Candy Wrapper Collection
Terra Centre is collecting empty candy wrappers again. Help us with our environmental stewardship goals of keeping trash out of the landfill with collecting candy wrappers. These wrappers will go to a special facility that cleans them and reuses them in new plastic products. Collection is now and continues until November 30th. Look for the drop location in the main entrance.
TC Art Show December 5
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Fall Book Fair December 2-December 6
 Click on the following link to read more and create an eWallet account:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/terracentre
Book Fair Volunteers Needed
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!
Threads of Hope Clothing Drive - December 2-13
Fairfax Threads of Hope, founded by three Robinson students, is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to supporting those in need in our local community. Volunteers regularly collect gently used clothing from the neighborhoods of Fairfax, Kings Park West, and Burke, giving these items a second life by donating them to local charitable organizations. Partnering with groups like the Salvation Army, FACETS, Northern Virginia Family Service, and Second Story, we ensure that donated clothing reaches those who need it most. Through our efforts, we aim to create a charitable, more sustainable community—one donation at a time. Join us in making a difference! Contact us for more information or to schedule a donation pickup (from wherever you desire) at fairfaxthreadsofhope@gmail.com
Threads of Hope is hosting a clothing drive at Terra Centre from December 2-13. A collection bin will be in the front lobby.
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Mark Your Calendar
Monday, November 11: FCPS Holiday, Veterans Day
Friday, November 15: Fall Picture Retakes
Thursday, November 21: Fall Choral concert, gym-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 27-Friday, November 29: Thanksgiving Break
December 2 - December 6: Book Fair
Thursday, December 5: Book Fair Family Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 5: Art Show, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 5: PTA Reflections Showcase, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Monday, December 9: 3 hour early release, K-6 students only (12:25 p.m.)
Tuesday, December 10: Band concert, gym-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 10: Strings concert, gym-6:30 p.m.
Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3: Winter Break, No School
Important Dates for Three-Hour Early Release:
Monday, December 9
Monday, February 24
Monday, March 17
Monday, April 28
Monday, May 19
Important Information from FCPS
Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month
As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.
Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair
Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School.
The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.
Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students
Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
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.
PTA News
Help us "rake it in" with our Fall Fundraiser!
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With one week left, we need our amazing school community’s support to make this fundraiser a success! Right now, we’re only at 24% of our target and we know that with everyone’s help, we can reach it. Every dollar raised enriches the experiences our kids look forward to each year.
Many of you asked for a simpler fundraiser without the selling, tracking, and time commitment of traditional events. We listened! This fall, our donation-based campaign is quick and easy for everyone. However, if we fall short, we may have to return to those “sell-a-thons” that pull you away from your evenings and weekends. Let’s keep it simple—if everyone pitches in, we won’t need to go back! https://www.givebacks.com/onboarding/causes/terracentrepta/campaigns/bad7ae7ec4
Here’s What Your Generosity Makes Possible
Recent donations to the PTA provided our students and staff:
- Transportation for Field Trips
- Hands-on learning experiences like incubators for hatching chicks from eggs
- Enhancements to our Discovery Garden
- Scholastic subscriptions for every class
- Teacher supply reimbursements
- Classroom technology charging stations
These are the experiences that bring learning to life for our kids! Whether it’s $50, $150, or $500, every contribution matters. If you’ve already donated, thank you! If you haven’t yet, please consider joining us in this final week. You can also help by sharing the fundraiser with family, friends, and coworkers.
Let’s finish strong and keep our focus on supporting our students—without the extra demands on our families. Together, we can continue making our school a fantastic place for every child to learn and thrive. Thank you for your generosity and community spirit!
With gratitude,
Terra Centre Elementary PTA
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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
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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