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To celebrate and honor Black History Month, students in grades K-6 wrote down how they can change the world with their words.
Dear Families,
Despite the groundhog’s prediction of six more weeks of winter, it seems Mother Nature has other plans! With a warming trend in the forecast, we hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy the milder temperatures before winter returns!
As we move forward into the second half of the school year, a few important reminders: 2nd quarter progress reports will be sent home this Friday, so please be on the lookout. Additionally, we value your input! Our early release survey for K-6 families was sent out yesterday, and we kindly ask for responses by Monday, February 17. Your feedback helps us plan effectively for our students and staff.
Thank you for your continued support! Stay warm—or cool—depending on the day!
Please scroll below to read important reminders and calendar updates.
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
SCA Canned Soup Drive
Larger cans of soup, such as 18.5oz Campbell's Chunky or Progresso are preferred. Smaller soups, such as cream of chicken or cream of celery, are often not selected by those who use the ECHO service.
Upcoming Spirit Week
Seussical the Musical
Parents Night Out
Yearbook Orders
Mark Your Calendar
Black History Month
Monday, February 3-Friday, February 7: National School Counseling Week
Monday, February 17: No School: Holiday-Presidents Day
Monday, February 24: 3 hour early release: K-6 students only
Important Dates for Three-Hour Early Release:
Monday, February 24
Monday, March 17
Monday, April 28
Monday, May 19
FCPS Updates
🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
For the appointment at the school, the student and one guardian must be present. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Valerie Sollers, vdsollers@fcps.edu, our school registrar.
💻 Try Online Registration
Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
Proposed Budget Presented to School Board
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, January 23. Watch a video of the presentation.
As Dr. Reid noted in her January 24 letter to families, “The budget is fiscally responsible and invests in excellence — not just for FCPS, but for all of us in Fairfax County who want a strong community with successful young people, dedicated educators and support staff, and a thriving economy.”
The proposed budget reflects the needs of and FCPS’ commitments to Fairfax County students, families, and community members. It focuses on competitive compensation, including a 7.0% salary increase for all staff to recruit and retain our outstanding educators, administrators, and other school-based and operational staff dedicated to the success of our students; investing in students who require additional support; and continuing multiyear initiatives such as inclusive preschool and safety and security updates.
Learn more on the Budget webpage.
Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings
If you have not been able to attend an FCPS Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:
Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
PTA News
PTA Reflections Winners
Congratulations to the following students that have been recognized at the Fairfax County Council level! Only students that received "Outstanding Interpretation" have been advanced to the Virginia State level. There will be a student award ceremony, date to be determined, and students who received recognition, family, and friends are invited!
Please congratulate the following students for their hard work and dedication!
Award of Excellence (2nd place)
Visual Arts, Primary: Ryan Detrick
Award of Merit (3rd place)
Film Production, Intermediate: Lily Buckner
Literature, Intermediate: Charlotte Sauer
Music Composition, Intermediate: Mathias Shull
We've got some fun updates from the PTA:
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We've got two big spring events coming up! Contact the PTA if you're interested in helping with either--we can tailor volunteer roles to whatever availability and experience you have.
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Bingo Night is Thursday, March 20th! We'll have a range of prizes, with fun for the whole family. Stay tuned for further details.
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Save the Date for our Spring Fun Fair! This year's fair will be Saturday, April 26th from 3-6pm.
- Want to rep your school? Purchase a Terra Centre long-sleeve shirt--on sale for a limited time! You can order online here, and your shirt will be brought to your child's classroom. https://tcpta.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5158&form=10
- Our Winter Clubs are underway! As a friendly reminder, all parents should collect their children after the club. Students are not permitted to walk home on their own.
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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