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Dear Terraset Families,
We have enjoyed our Days of Cheer and thank everyone, especially our PTO, for helping us celebrate our amazing staff. We look forward to the goodies and fun planned for the rest of this week! As a reminder, the office will be closed during Winter Break and will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025.
It’s hard to believe that we are nearly half way through the 24-25 school year. Over the upcoming break, we truly hope that each of you are able to relax and spend time with the people you love, doing the things that you love, and will be refreshed and ready for a great second half of the school year when we return in 2025!
Warmly,
Katie Aldridge, Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
☃️10 Days of Cheer
The PTO Staff Appreciation Committee & Terraset Administration are teaming up to plan our 4th Annual 10 Days of Cheer and all Tiger Families are encouraged to participate!
You can participate by dressing up for the Spirit Days below, or providing supplies, making a financial donation, or helping out, at tinyurl.com/TerrasetDOC2024
Wednesday 12/18: Grade-Level Colors Day (Winter Cup/Festival of Lights!)
Thursday 12/19: Winter Wonderland (Winter hats/headwear)
Friday 12/20: Festive Holiday Attire Day
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Welcome Ms. Tran!
We are also very excited to announce that we have a new teacher in Preschool, Elizabeth Tran. Please join us in giving her a warm Tiger welcome! Ms. Tran brings experience from across elementary grades, including several in early childhood. For the past several years, she has served our community as an infant and toddler teacher at Reston Children’s Center.
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🐯 Terraset Outstanding Staff
Congratulations to our selected school winners who will be moving forward to the South Lakes Pyramid portion in their Outstanding Employee Awards categories!
Outstanding Teacher: Ryan Barnett – P.E. Teacher
Outstanding New Principal: Katie Aldridge – Principal
Outstanding Leader: Dave Ickowski – Assistant Principal
Outstanding Professional Employee: Jennifer Szczesniak – Advanced Academic Resource Teacher
Outstanding Operational Employee: Laura Wineland – Instructional Assistant
📚Curriculum Night at Langston Hughes Middle School
Families are invited to explore Langston Hughes Middle School during our Curriculum Night on Tuesday, January 14, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Snow Date: January 16). This engaging event will include:
- A self-guided tour of our school.
- Insights into core subject curriculums, elective courses, and the Hughes After School Program.
- Informative sessions with topics like transitioning to middle school, math curriculum, and meeting our principal, Dr. Mizell.
Optional Early Bird Sessions starting at 5:00 PM cover Advanced Academics, Multilingual Learners, AVID, and Special Education.
Students and families are welcome! Don’t forget to visit our Academic Advising website ahead of time.
We look forward to welcoming our rising 7th-grade families!
📍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 Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High 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.
❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
🧤Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
🧣Coat Drive
Please help all of our Terraset Tigers stay warm this winter!
We are collecting all sizes of clean, good condition coats, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves. Please drop off items in the bin located in the Main Office. Thank you!
🏫FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
- Join Our Teacher Team!
- Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates
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:
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The Days of Cheer are off to a great start! Thank you to all who have contributed so generously. Our wishlist is now closed due to delivery lead times but you can still donate toward our staff lunch and gift cards HERE.
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TOMORROW: Tigers on the Town at Mr. Pepperoni!Take a break from this busy time of year and order some pizza for dinner! Orders placed with Mr. Pepperoni tomorrow night (December 18) from 4 to 9 pm will give 20% back to our school! To place your order, call Mr Pepperoni at 703-318-7736 and mention Terraset Elementary School PTO when you order. You can order for delivery, pickup, or dine in in their cozy little dining room (303 Spring St Herndon, VA).
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Feb 5: Mark your calendars for our first PTO meeting of 2025 on February 5 at 6:30pm.
🐾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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December 23 - January 3: Winter Break (Office Closed)
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Monday, January 20: No School- MLK Day
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