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Congratulations to all our TC Nominees for FCPS Honors Awards!
Terra Centre Families,
Since the weather has turned cooler, our kiss and ride long has gotten longer which is impacting student arrival. Our school day begins at 8:40 a.m. and students must be in their seats at this time. Students arriving after 8:40 a.m. will be marked tardy. Our Kiss and Ride line opens at 8:20 a.m. and we encourage all families utilizing kiss and ride to arrive by 8:35 a.m. and have your child ready to exit the car to speed up the arrival process. Students arriving after 8:40 a.m. will need to enter at Door 1 and be escorted in by an adult to the front office.
As a reminder, FCPS schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, December 2.
Our next 3 hour early release for K-6 students is on Monday, December 9. All K-6 families should have received an email with a link to document your child's dismissal. It is important that all families fill out the form in a timely manner to ensure all students are accounted for on this day.
Please scroll down to review important reminders and information.
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
AAP Screening Support
Ms. Roukas (Advanced Academic Resource Teacher) will be holding Full-Time Screening Virtual Office Hours to support any families with questions about full-time AAP referrals. Two sessions will be offered:
Tuesday, November 26: 12:30-1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 4: 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Please click here to submit questions if you are unable to attend. The link to join the office hours: AAP Screening Support Office Hours. As a reminder, full-time AAP referrals are due by Sunday, December 15.
SCA Spirit Day
TC Front Garden Clean Up
TC Art Show December 5
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
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.
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Mark Your Calendar
Thursday, November 21: Fall Choral concert, gym-6:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 24: TC Garden Clean Up, 12:30-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 26: SCA Spirit Day-Blue and Yellow
Tuesday, November 26: AAP Office Hours (read below)
Wednesday, November 27-Friday, November 29: Thanksgiving Break
December 2 - December 6: Book Fair, Library
Tuesday, December 4: AAP Office Hours (read below)
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.
Sunday, December 15: Full Time AAP referral forms due
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
FCPS Updates
Boundary Review Community Meeting
Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Cafeteria.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
PTA News
Fall Fundraiser Extended!
Great news! Our PTA fundraiser deadline has been extended to November 22nd, giving us more time to reach our $22,000 goal. So far, we’ve raised $8,000 from 110 donations—a great start, but we need YOUR help to finish strong!
👉 Donate now: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/terracentrepta/campaigns/bad7ae7ec4
🎉 Exciting Student Incentives 🎉
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Raise $15,000 (155 more $50 donations): The ENTIRE school earns a Pajama Day! 🛌👕✨
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Raise $20,000 (265 more $45 donations): Students get to tape the Principal and Vice Principal to the wall! 🧻🎯
Why Your Support Matters
Last year, we raised $19,000 with 192 participants. With 400 Terra Centre families, we know we can exceed that! Every donation, big or small, helps our students thrive.
💙 Let’s come together to support our school, have fun, and make a difference. Donate today and help us unlock these awesome incentives!
👉 Donate Here
Thank you for being an incredible part of our Terra Centre community. Let’s finish strong and make this a fundraiser to remember! 🌟
With gratitude,
Terra Centre Elementary PTA
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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