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Dear Families,
We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable spring break! As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we’re excited to see our students back, ready to learn and grow.
This week, we also want to take a moment to recognize and thank our amazing office staff in honor of Administrative Professionals Day. Their hard work, organization, and warm smiles help keep our school running smoothly every single day. We appreciate all that they do! We would also like to congratulate Mrs. Ammar on her new full-time office assistant position at Franconia Elementary. She will be greatly missed at Terra Centre and will most certainly be huge asset to her new school!
Our next 3 hour Early Release Monday is scheduled for Monday, April 28 for K-6 students. An electronic form was sent home on Sunday, April 13 to families and responses are due today by 4:00 pm. This ensures that all students are accounted for on this day.
Let’s finish the year strong!
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
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
Spring SOL Testing Dates
Mark Your Calendar
Month of the Military Child
Autism Acceptance Month
National Arab American Heritage Month
School Library Month
Monday, April 21-April 25: Get2Green Earth Day Spirit Week
Wednesday, April 23: Administrative Professionals Day
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
We've got lots of fun from our PTA over the next few weeks:
- If you haven't already, mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26 from 3-6pm! Our PTA has got lots of fan favorites from previous years, including our famous basket raffles, a cake walk, delicious food and drinks, carnival games, balloon artists, a petting zoo, inflatable games, and much more!
- A huge thank you to our corporate sponsors of the Fun Fair: Halo Fitness, Incourage Martial Arts, I-Code, Himchari Martial Arts and Mathnasium.
- If you haven't already, please try to pick a volunteer slot now --at the moment, we still need to cover 60% of our slots! These shifts are just an hour long, and you'll get a free 5-pack of raffle tickets for each spot you fill!
- You can purchase your tickets in advance for a 40% discount. Tickets can be delivered to your child in class the week of the fun fair, so you can skip the lines at the event :)
- You can bring in your raffle basket items starting this week--these are always a huge hit and a huge fundraiser for us. Each class is assigned a specific theme, and parents are asked to donate items related to that theme (which I shared in a prior email)
- Interested in helping the PTA next year? Consider joining the board! We're looking for a President, VP of Fundraising, and Secretary. You'll be supported by an experienced team and great volunteer network. Learn more here: https://forms.gle/2DMmoYvZfmARe7UQ9.
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
Excellence Is at a Crossroads
Excellent teachers are the heart of FCPS! They inspire our kids, go the extra mile, and make a real difference. But the current Fairfax County Board of Supervisors advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million for next year.
Being fully funded helps keep class sizes down and the number of highly-qualified teachers up at FCPS. Keeping the best teachers includes compensation that allows them to live and work in Fairfax County. The Fairfax County budget priorities survey is open until Thursday, April 24. Take a moment to share your thoughts. Now is the time. Learn more about how excellence is at a Crossroads.
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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