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Our SCA takes a moment to pose with the final count of canned soup donations.
Dear Families,
As we welcome the month of March, we’re all wondering—will it come in like a lion or a lamb? Whether the weather is wild or calm, we’re excited for what’s ahead! Here are a few important reminders:
Spring picture day is Tuesday, March 11. Flyers have been sent home and additional information can be found on our website: https://terracentrees.fcps.edu/
Our next early release for K-6 students is Monday, March 17. An early release survey for K-6 families was sent out yesterday, and we kindly ask for responses by Monday, March 10. Your response helps us plan effectively for our students and staff.
There will be no school for students on March 31 (Eid al-Fitr Holiday) and April 1 (Teacher Work Day). We hope everyone enjoys this time to recharge!
March is also the time to celebrate National School Social Work Week! A huge thank you to our wonderful school social worker, Mrs. Hanlon, for the incredible support she provides to our students and families. We are so grateful for all she does to help our school community thrive.
Here’s to a great month ahead—whether it’s lion-like or lamb-like!
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
2025-2026 Terra Centre Optional Parent Input Form
As we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, our staff collaborates regarding student placements. A variety of factors such as student personalities, friendships, and academic abilities are considered as we create our new classes. Other factors impacting the decision-making process of student class assignments are new student enrollments and teachers moving to a new assignment.
Terra Centre families may assist in this process by sharing insights. Please note the following when providing information. We do not accept requests for specific teachers for the upcoming grade placement. This includes hints that reference specific teachers. We cannot guarantee friend requests nor exceptions for other students whereby there may be a conflict. Additionally, some placements are made due to specific programming needs (i.e. Advanced Academics, Special Education, etc.). We do our best to create a positive learning year for your child.
Please do not email additional information. Completion of the form is optional. However, the deadline for any correspondence is March 31, at 4:00 PM. Thank you for your input.
2025-2026 Terra Centre Optional Parent Input Form
Read Across America Spirit Day
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
Spring Testing Dates
Mark Your Calendar
National Women’s History Month
Celebrating Arts in Our Schools
March 2-8: National School Social Work Week
Friday, March 7: Read Across America Spirit Day
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
Tuesday, March 18: School Board Town Hall, 6:00 pm-cafeteria
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
🚀 Exciting News! Spring PTA Afterschool Clubs Are Coming! 🚀
Keep an eye on your inbox later this week and next for emails about PTA-sponsored afterschool club registration! We have an amazing lineup of clubs designed to enrich and engage our students.
🎟 PTA members get early access to registration! Don’t miss out—join today! 👉 Sign Up Here: https://tcpta.ptboard.com/home
🌟 Here’s a sneak peek at the awesome clubs we plan to offer:
📅 Tuesdays (Starting 4/08)
♠️ Card Games (Grades 3-6)
♟ Chess (Grades K-6)
🧪 Messy Science (Grades K-4)
🎭 Take the Stage/Acting (Grades 3-6)
🏓 Pickleball (Grades K-2)
🎨 Art (Grades 4-6)
📅 Wednesdays (Starting 4/02)
💻 Game Builders/Coding (Grades 2-6)
📖 Lower Grades Book Club
🌍 Eco Club (Grades 4-6)
🏓 Pickleball (Grades 3-6)
🏃 Running Club (Grades 4-6) Starts 3/26!
📅 Thursdays (Starting 4/03)
👩🍳 Cooking (Grades K-6)
📚 Upper Grades Book Club (Grades 3-6)
✍️ Creative Writing (Grades 2-3)
📜 Origami (Grades K-6) or 🧶 Hand Knitting (Grades 1-6)
✨ These clubs fill up fast, so get ready to register! Stay tuned for more details coming soon! 🎉
Ultimate Frisbee Fundraiser | Sunday, March 16 from 10-11:30am. Just $20 per family, with all proceeds going to the PTA. Fairfax Ultimate will have a series of fun games and activities, broken up by age. Register here: https://tcpta.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5158&form=21
Taekwondo Parents Night Out | Friday, March 21 from 6:30-9:30pm. Register here: Parents Night Out
The PTA has several big events coming up this spring, with tickets on sale now:
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.
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!
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.
Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
For more information, see the Summer Learning page.
Supporting Academic Growth and Reading on Level by Third Grade
The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
Across FCPS, teachers, staff, parents, and even older students are invested in helping our youngest learners grow their love of reading from a strong foundation.
The goal is for students to move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” by the end of the third grade. Reading on grade level is connected to other Strategic Plan goals, including completing advanced coursework and graduating on time.
Last fall, FCPS introduced a new reading curriculum that aligns with evidence-based literacy instruction. Between fall and winter, reading screener results show more than a 4% increase in the number of students in kindergarten to third grade approaching or meeting expectations. Similarly, 3.4% more third graders demonstrate strong foundations of reading and 8.4% more third graders are mastering grade-level standards.
Discover how an elementary school employs a science-based approach, including phonics, to supercharge students' reading.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date.
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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