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We had a great Roots and Rhythms spirit week that ended with a
whole school morning meeting!
Dear Families,
What an amazing week we had during our Roots and Rhythms Spirit Week! The school was filled with excitement during our assembly celebrating our school community and spirit. The week culminated with a heartwarming whole-school morning meeting focused on kindness, where students and staff came together to reflect on the importance of empathy, respect, and supporting one another.
We also want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the SCA's canned soup collection. Your generosity helped make this initiative a success, and we are so grateful for your support in giving back to those in need.
Looking ahead, we will be preparing for upcoming safety drills to ensure that students and staff are well-prepared for any emergency situations. As always, our goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for all.
Please scroll below to read important reminders and calendar updates.
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
Kindergarten Orientation
We are looking forward to meeting our newest T.C. Tigers at our Kindergarten Orientation.on Tuesday, April 1, from 9:00 am - 10:30 am. Registration appointments can be made by emailing our SIA, Mrs. Sollers, at vasollers@fcps.edu.
Yearbook Orders
Mark Your Calendar
Black History Month
Career and Technical Education Month
Friday, February 28: Ramadan begins at sundown (Evening-only O Day)
March 2-8: National School Social Work Week
Monday, March 3: Read Across America Day (Observed)
Sunday, March 9: Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward)
Tuesday, March 11: Spring pictures
Thursday, March 13: Spring Choral Concert, 6:00 pm-gym
Monday, March 17: 3 hour early release, K-6 students, 12:25 pm
Thursday, March 20: PTA General Membership meeting, 5:00 pm-cafeteria
Thursday, March 20: PTA Burgers and Bingo night, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Friday, March 28: Third Quarter Ends
Monday, March 31: No School, Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Tuesday, April 1: No School, Teacher workday
Tuesday, April 1: Kindergarten Orientation, 9:00-10:30-cafeteria
Important Dates for Three-Hour Early Release:
Monday, March 17
Monday, April 28
Monday, May 19
PTA News
The PTA has several big events coming up this spring, with tickets on sale now:
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Burgers & Bingo Night will be Thursday, March 20 from 5:30-7:30pm. We'll have two sessions for bingo, one at 5:30, and one at 6:30pm. You can sign-up and purchase your bingo cards in advance here. There will be a food truck available for dinner--details on how to pre-order will be coming shortly.
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We need volunteers to make this a success! It's a great way for your older kids to get service credit, and 6th graders are welcome to help out, too. As a bonus, volunteers & their families will get free admission and 10 free bingo cards!
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Our annual PTA Fun Fair will be Saturday, April 26 from 3-6pm. Tickets are on sale now for a 40% discount! Order yours today and skip the lines!
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
FCPS Updates
VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders
As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents/guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
Breaking Down the Budget: Supporting Academic Growth and Algebra by Eighth Grade
The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
Since the 2023-24 school year, FCPS has seen a 9.5% increase in eighth graders taking Algebra I or more advanced math and a 6.8% increase in fifth graders in advanced math.
Studies show that students who complete algebra in middle school have more opportunities to take advanced math and science courses in high school. This can open up new academic paths for students! Watch a video that shows why eighth grade algebra matters.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget.
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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