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Dear Families,
As we approach winter break from December 23-January 3, we want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a season filled with joy, relaxation, and quality time together. Your continued support and partnership make our Terra Centre community a truly special place.
We are also excited to share that we are making strides in enhancing our school’s safety and security. FCPS is installing new security cameras throughout Terra Centre's school grounds. This is part of our ongoing commitment to creating a safe and secure learning environment for all our students and staff. We will notify all families when the security camera installation is complete and operational.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year, ready for more growth and success together on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Warm wishes for a wonderful winter break!
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
Staff Updates
We want to take a moment to celebrate and thank Mrs. Cunningham, SIA, for her incredible years of dedication and contributions to Terra Centre. As she retires, we wish her all the best in this exciting new chapter of life—you will be greatly missed!
We’re also thrilled to announce that Mrs. Sollers, current office assistant, will be the new SIA, effective January 6.
We welcome back Mrs. Kris, special education teacher, to support our students with specialized programing instruction, effective January 6.
Terra Centre Bulletin Board
Help us build a bulletin board featuring our Terra Centre community! We want to know how your family celebrates at any time of year. Below, add a picture of your family celebrating an event or holiday. Then add a quick caption explaining your celebration. Files must be uploaded through a Google account. Email Ariana Dailey at andailey@fcps.edu with any questions. Please use the following link: Family Bulletin Board
Winter Break - School and Office Closed
As we prepare for Winter Break, please note that the Terra Centre front office will be closed from December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025.
SCA Spirit Day-Pajama Day
Yearbook Orders
Book Fair Thank You!
Ms. Petruzzellis would like to give a tremendous THANK YOU to everyone who supported our recent Scholastic Book Fair! A special thank you goes to our WONDERFUL parent volunteers, without whom this fair would not happen! Also, thanks to everyone who shopped, attended Book Fair Family Night, and otherwise made it a great success! All proceeds will go to buy hundreds of new exciting books for our school library! We'll see you again in the spring, the week before Spring Break, for our second and final book fair of the school year! Thanks again!
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Mark Your Calendar
Friday, December 20: SCA Spirit Day-Pajama Day
Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3: Winter Break-School/Office Closed
Monday, January 20: Martin Luther King Day (Holiday)/Inauguration Day
Monday, January 28: End of the second quarter
Tuesday, January 29: Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
Important Dates for Three-Hour Early Release:
Monday, February 24
Monday, March 17
Monday, April 28
Monday, May 19
FCPS Updates
⛄Student and Family Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.
Community Meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review
If you did not get a chance to attend one of the recent community meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review, please consider attending the final meeting in this first phase of the boundary review process. The Region 1 meeting will take place Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m.,in the Madison High School cafeteria. Register today. If you are unable to participate, stay tuned for details about virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings coming early next year.
View FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
PTA News
By popular demand, we've got TC Tiger long-sleeve shirts available for just $20 through our website! Use code WinterTiger to get 25% off!
Here is the link and the details:
https://tcpta.ptboard.com/annlist?ann=72e941ba-6e70-4e9c-84ec-b638e4d36514~n.9223370303353887487
Terra Centre Elementary PTA Membership
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
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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