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Dear Terraset Families,
Next week, May 5th - May 9th, we will be celebrating Staff Appreciation Week. There are many ways our Tiger Family can show their appreciation for our incredibly talented teachers and staff: write a thank you note, create a personalized card, or draw a picture! Our staff works very hard to ensure our Tigers have the absolute best experience possible every single day, let’s show them how much we appreciate them!!
Isn’t it hard to believe that we are so close to the end of the 2024-2025 school year? As we head into these final weeks of the year, we’d like to thank each of you for sharing your children with us, for your partnership, and for the incredible spirit of community and support you demonstrate each day.
Terraset ES truly is such an outstanding school because of you, our students, our teachers, staff, and our incredible community. THANK YOU.
Warmly,
Katie Aldridge, Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
💻SOL Testing
Students in grades 3–6 will take Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOL) tests beginning in May. These assessments are an opportunity for students to show what they’ve learned throughout the year—and we’re so proud of their effort!
🗓️Testing Schedule:
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3rd Grade
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Reading: May 7
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Math: May 12
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4th Grade
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Reading: May 9
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Math: May 14
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5th Grade
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Reading: May 7
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Math: May 12
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Science: May 16
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6th Grade
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Reading: May 9
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Math: May 14
✅ Help your child feel prepared with these simple tips:
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Make sure they get a good night’s sleep before testing days.
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Eat a healthy breakfast each morning.
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Arrive at school on time to start the day feeling calm and ready.
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Let us know if your child will be absent or late so we can plan accordingly.
Thank you for your support as we encourage every student to do their best!
🚴🏼May 7 Is Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day
Terraset will be participating in Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 7. Make sure that your child wears a helmet if biking or riding, and that younger students have an adult with them. Be safe - use sidewalks and crosswalks to get to school. Get together with your neighbors and walk or bike together! Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day helps encourage physical activity and promote safe routes to school. Bike racks are available at Doors 5 and 6. We will meet at Door 5 for giveaways and we will take a picture with a principal at 9:05 am.
📝Student Intention Form for 2025/2026 School Year
We need your help in projecting our total enrollment for next school year. For families NOT returning to Terraset Elementary School in the fall of 2025-26, please complete and return the Student’s Intention for the Next School Year form by Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Please click this link to access the form.
☕Principal Coffee and Conversations
Please join us for informal coffee and conversations from 9:45am-10:15am in the cafeteria. These sessions will be opportunities to hear about great things happening at Terraset and in FCPS and ask any questions you might have. We hope you can join us on:
May 2, 2025
June 6, 2025
🚸Now Enrolling: Free Half-Day Pre-K
We are excited to welcome community peers, ages 3-5, to our FREE, high-quality half-day preschool program for the 2025-26 school year! This inclusive learning experience allows children to grow alongside preschool students with disabilities in a nurturing, play-based environment led by certified teachers.
📚 Engaging Curriculum
🤝 Social & Emotional Development
🌟 Confidence & Friendship Building
Spots are limited—apply now!
📸Spring Pictures Day, May 1
Spring individual pictures and class group pictures day will be on May 1, 2025.
More information will be coming home soon in Tuesday folders to all students.
🎭 South Lakes Theatre Community Night
Join us for a special Community Preview of Once Upon a Mattress on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 PM!
Arrive early for exclusive pre-show fun:
Click here to buy tickets. Don’t wait—this show is expected to sell out, and tickets may not be available at the door!
🏕️New Girl Scout Troop
We are excited to announce that Girl Scout Troop 51153 has been established at our school, welcoming girls K-3. Girl Scouts helps young students discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. This Troop will begin meeting this Spring! For information, or with questions, please contact Troop Leader and Terraset Parent Amanda Patel at troop51153leaders@gmail.com
🐯PTO News
Please be sure to subscribe to our weekly PTO news for more details about these activities and more:
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Staff Appreciation Week: Monday, May 5–Friday, May 9, help us show our staff that we think they are “Out of This World!” Your students can help by participating in various ways across the week, check out the flyer in today’s Tuesday folder for ideas! Donations are also always appreciated to help us provide a breakfast, a lunch, snacks, and a gift to all of our staff members across the week. https://terrasetpto.square.site/staff-appreciation-week
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Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day: Wednesday, May 7, meet outside the walker door (door 5) at 9:05 for giveaways and a group photo!
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May PTO Meeting: Wednesday, May 7, join us at 6:30 pm in the library - the agenda will include ‘25-’26 officer elections! Childcare and Midnight Treats cookies provided.
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Tigers on the Town: Join us on Friday, May 30 from 3-9pm at Chuck E. Cheese (2465 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA 20171) for our next Tigers on the Town! 20% of proceeds will be donated to the PTO.
🏫FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Protect Your Child From Measles
- Celebrating FCPS Staff and Students
- Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun
🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)
Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you!
Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member!
🗓️TES Looking Ahead:
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Wednesday, April 30: Band and Chorus Concert @ 7:00p.m. (TES Gym)
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Monday, May 5: Strings Concert @ 7p.m. (TES Gym)
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Wednesday, May 7 – 3rd & 5th Grade Reading SOL
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Wednesday, May 7: PTO Meeting @ 6:30p.m. (TES Library)
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Friday, May 9 – 4th & 6th Grade Reading SOL
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Monday, May 12 – 3rd & 5th Grade Math SOL
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Wednesday, May 14 – 4th & 6th Grade Math SOL
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Friday, May 16 – 5th Grade Science SOL
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