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Congratulations to our Terra Centre Elementary School 6th Grade Representatives at the
2025 All County Choral Festival!
Dear Families,
As we approach Spring Break next week, we have an exciting week ahead with several events and activities happening in our school community. It’s a wonderful time to celebrate our students' hard work and look forward to a well-deserved break!
Upcoming Events This Week:
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Scholastic Book Fair: Our Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the library this week, with our Family Night on Tuesday, April 8th, 5:30-7:30 PM.
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Robinson Pyramid Art Show: Our talented students have been working hard on their art projects, and we invite you this Thursday evening to come see the beautiful artwork created by our students.
As we wrap up the week, We want to remind families that Spring Break begins on Monday, April 14th. This is a great opportunity to unwind, relax, and enjoy quality time together. We encourage you to take this time to disconnect from schoolwork. Whether you are spending the break with family and friends or enjoying some downtime at home, We hope it’s a time of rest and rejuvenation for everyone.
We look forward to seeing everyone back after the break, refreshed and ready for the final stretch of the school year!
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
Military Child Wall of Honor
We’re so excited at the Terra Centre Library because our Scholastic Book Fair officially opens for sales today. The hours are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm through Thursday, 4/10 and 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, 4/11. Our Book Fair Family Night, an option to shop the fair together with friends and family, is on Tuesday, 4/8 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. For more information, to set up a Scholastic eWallet account, or to volunteer at our fair, please go to our website: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/terracentre. All purchases benefit the Terra Centre Library and help us to buy many books and supplies that we wouldn’t otherwise get! For even more details, see the bottom of the “Wish List” paper that all students, K-6, received. Hope to see you all there!
Get2Green Earth Day Spirit Week
Students and Staff are invited to wear the color matching each day’s theme to show your Earth Week spirit.
Monday, April 21 – Watershed Day - wear blue
Tuesday, April 22 – Earth Day - wear green
Wednesday, April 23 – Zero Waste Day - wear white
Thursday, April 24 – Climate Change Day - wear red
Friday, April 25 – Wildlife Day - wear nature print
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Spring Testing Dates
Community Peers Program
Please complete the following form if you are interested:
Community Peers Program
Mark Your Calendar
Month of the Military Child
Autism Acceptance Month
National Arab American Heritage Month
School Library Month
April 6-April 12: National Library Week
April 7-April 11: Book Fair, Library
Tuesday, April 8: Book Fair Family Night, 5:30-7:30-library
Wednesday, April 9: Purple Up Spirit Day-Wear Purple
Thursday, April 10: Robinson Pyramid Art Show-Robinson gym
Monday, April 14-Friday, April 18: No School, Spring Break (Office Closed)
Monday, April 21-April 25: Get2Green Earth Day Spirit Week
Saturday, April 26: PTA Fun Fair, 3:00 pm-6:00 pm-TC School grounds
Monday, April 28: 3 hour early release, K-6 students only
Monday, May 19: 3 hour early release, K-6 students only
Monday, May 19: Spring Band and Strings concert, Robinson Russell Theatre
Monday, May 26: No School, Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, June 6: 6th grade promotion ceremony, 9:00 am-gym
Wednesday, June 11: Last day of school for K-6 students, early dismissal
Important Dates for Three-Hour Early Release:
Monday, April 28
Monday, May 19
PTA News
Interested in helping out the PTA?
We're currently looking for board members next year! Don't fear--it's not as much as you'd think, since we have such a great team and volunteer network to share the workload. All it takes is some energy and a few hours a month. Interested in learning more, or nominating someone? Fill out this form, and our nominating committee will get back to you! https://forms.gle/onww3sNA3nczS6mB6
All Terra Centre families may now register for Spring 2025 PTA afterschool clubs. Click here or use the url below.
https://tcpta.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=5158
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
Military-Connected Family Support
FCPS welcomes all of our new and returning military-connected families throughout the year! Whether your family is moving permanently to the school district or living here for a short time, our schools and support staff welcome you and will be able to assist with your transition into and/or out of our district.
Visit the FCPS Military Families webpage and sign up to receive the Military Families newsletter. Follow FCPS Military Families accounts on Facebook and Instagram for support and resources throughout the year. If you have any questions, please email the FCPS Family and School Partnerships team.
Excellence Is at a Crossroads
Fairfax County residents believe in the value of a strong public school system. Residents live here because of the excellence of Fairfax County Public Schools, even our community members with grown children. Excellence in FCPS comes from its people — dedicated teachers and support staff who make sure that our students are ready to learn. Today, that excellence is at a crossroads.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will finalize the budget on Tuesday, May 6, and the current advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million.
Now is the time. Do we want continued excellence, or are we ready to consider cuts to important programs that we have come to expect from FCPS?
Do you believe in the power and promise of public education? Go to fcps.edu/crossroads.
Share Your Thoughts on School Start Times
FCPS would like to hear from all families on the possibility of adjusting school start times across the division. Please check your email for a survey link from Fairfax County Public Schools. It was also sent to staff as well as to students in grades 5-12. The confidential survey will be open through Saturday, April 12.
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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