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Dear Terraset Families,
It is hard to believe that we have reached the end of the 2nd quarter. Tomorrow, January 29th, is a student holiday for a teacher workday as well as Lunar New Year. Wishing good fortune to all who celebrate! Our office will be open with a regular schedule tomorrow.
We are certainly looking forward to beginning our 3rd quarter of the 24-25 school year with less illnesses and more time together with our community. We have several community events that we are looking forward to coming up such as the South Lakes Pyramid Broadway Night and STEAM Night here at Terraset. We hope to see you at these events, our next Principal’s Parent Coffee, or a PTO meeting soon!
Warmly,
Katie Aldridge, Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
☕Principal Coffee and Conversations
Please join us for informal coffee and conversations from 9:45am-10:15am in the cafeteria or view via live stream! These sessions will be opportunities to hear about great things happening at Terraset and in FCPS and ask any questions you might have. We hope you can join us on:
February 28, 2025
March 28, 2025
May 2, 2025
June 6, 2025
📝Survey of Preschool Children
If you have a preschool-aged child who is eligible for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year, please use this link to access the form. Return completed forms to the office no later than February 28, 2025.
If you know of any children in your neighborhood who also have rising kindergartners, please share this information or ask them to reach out to Shannon Johnson at 703-390-5602.
Virginia law, Section 22.1-254 requires that children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2025, must enroll in kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. If your child turns five on or before 09/30/2025 and you do not wish to enroll him/her in kindergarten, please let us know in writing.
The form can be submitted to Shannon Johnson via email or by dropping it off at the main office. Thank you for your assistance in helping us identify school-age children.
🫱🏽🫲🏼Friendly Reminder: FCPS Trust Policy Information For Families
As we navigate the months ahead, many families are experiencing anxiety and uncertainty due to the recent Presidential Election and ongoing discussions surrounding immigration policies.
In 2022, the School Board adopted the Trust Policy, reaffirming its commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. This policy aligns FCPS with Fairfax County’s Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy ensuring that students and families can access school division benefits and services without fear that their information will be disclosed to federal immigration officials.
📔Order your yearbook today!
Yearbooks are now available to order for $13. Orders are open now through April 11th. You can place your order online at www.strawbridge.net click on the red "order pictures and yearbooks" button and enter the code YB31488. Order forms will also be going home today.
🔬Terraset STEM Expo Outing
Students and parents participated in a STEM Expo sponsored by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research down at the University of Washington, D.C. on Saturday. Along with hands on activities and learning about the abundance of professional opportunities focused on STEM, students were able to learn about the workings of the human brain in an immersive setting inside a portable planetarium. |
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🏫FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- SOL Score Reports
- Upcoming Budget Presentation
- Science Fair Judges Needed
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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Wednesday, Feb 5: PTO Meeting - All are welcome to attend the PTO meeting next week at 6:30pm in the library (please note location change!). Guest speaker Courtney Wiley will discuss the new STEAM program at Terraset. Refreshments and childcare will be provided.
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Saturday, Feb 8: Terraset Movie Night - Come watch The Wild Robot at Terraset (Indoor!) Movie Night at 7pm. This is a FREE event for all Terraset families.
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Coming Soon: 2025 Terraset Silent Auction - We’re bringing back one of last year’s most popular events! Watch for details in this week’s PTO News email and next week’s Tuesday folder flyer so you can be ready to start placing your bids on February 5.
🐾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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Tuesday, January 28: End of Quarter 2
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Wednesday, January 29: No School (Teacher Workday)
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Thursday, February 5: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm (TES Library)
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Saturday, February 8: Terraset (Indoor) Movie Night @ 7pm
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Monday, February 17: No School (Holiday)
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Monday, February 24: 3-hour Early Dismissal
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