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Tomorrow we honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dedication to equality and serving others. #MLKDay #OurFCPS
Dear Families,
Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education. View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, MIchelle Sehwoerer Rodriguez at mksehwoererr@fcps.edu. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
It’s hard to believe, but the end of the second quarter is fast approaching! This is a great time to check in with your child about their progress, celebrate successes, and set goals for the remainder of the school year.
As a reminder, Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday and Wednesday, January 29, for a Teacher Work Day. See the complete school year calendar.
Please scroll below to read important reminders and calendar updates.
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
Share Table
Terra Centre is excited to announce the start of our “share table” in the cafeteria for the FCPS Zero Waste initiative with Get2Green. Bins will be placed in the cafeteria to receive non-perishable items (e.g., whole fruit, packaged foods, etc.) for food that is not consumed and kept out of trash. FCPS is working hard to go Zero Waste by 2030 and Get2Green is helping schools prepare for this goal. Terra Centre already has composting, vermiculture, and many recycling initiatives. We are very excited to take on this new initiative to add to our school.
Yearbook Orders
Mark Your Calendar
National Mentoring Month
Monday, January 20: No School: Martin Luther King Day (Holiday), Inauguration Day
Tuesday, January 28: End of the second quarter
Wednesday, January 29: No School: Teacher work day
Important Dates for Three-Hour Early Release:
Monday, February 24
Monday, March 17
Monday, April 28
Monday, May 19
FCPS Updates
SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon
All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!
PTA News
Winter Clubs
PTA sponsored winter clubs will be starting soon, register your child today! Winter clubs information is posted in our Schoology All Parents course and the PTA website.
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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