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Dear Families,
Thank you to all of our families for making Staff Appreciation Week so special! Your kind words, thoughtful gestures, and support truly made our staff feel valued. A special thank you goes out to our kindergarten families and the PTA for sponsoring a fantastic staff luncheon—it was a wonderful treat and deeply appreciated by all.
As we enter the final stretch of the school year, daily attendance is more important than ever. Each day counts for meaningful learning, classroom celebrations, and important year-end activities. Let’s finish strong together!
Our last 3 hour early release Monday for K-6 students is on Monday, May 19. We will use the information families have provided for April's early release, including the last minute changes. If families need to make a change, please use the dismissal change form by 11:00 am on Monday, May 19.
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
The last day of school is Wednesday, June 11. Dismissal will be at 1:25 pm.
Mark Your Calendar
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
Monday, May 19: 3 hour early release, K-6 students only, 12:25 dismissal
Monday, May 19: Spring Band and Strings concert, Robinson Russell Theatre
Monday, May 26: No School, Memorial Day Holiday
Wednesday, May 28: PTA Meeting (virtual), 6:00pm: PTA Membership Meeting Link
Friday, June 6: 6th grade promotion ceremony, 9:00 am-gym
Wednesday, June 11: Last day of school for K-6 students, 2 hour early dismissal: 1:25 pm
PTA News
Our final PTA Membership Meeting is Wednesday, May 28th at 6pm (virtually; note the time change from 8pm). We'll review and vote on any budget modifications (including end-of-year spending year), bylaw amendments (including making 2 year terms), elect next year's board, and more. Please take a moment to join so that we can hear your input: PTA Membership Meeting Link
The PTA Nominations Committee has announced the following slate of individuals for our Board during the 2025-2026 school year:
- President: Shannon McInerney
- VP1 (Fundraising): Mary Worosz
- VP2 (Clubs & Enrichment): Kathryn Stein
- VP3 (Hospitality/Room Parent Liaison): Emily Ranch
- VP4 (Teacher Liaison): Meredith Simpson
- Treasurer: Rob Childress
- Secretary: TBD - Please reach out if you're interested!
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
FCPS Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Public Hearing
The School Board will hold a public hearing on final budget adjustments on Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. Sign up to speak by Monday, May 12, at 4:30 p.m.
Phase 2 Community Boundary Review Meetings
Families, staff, and community members will soon be able to explore and visualize potential boundary scenarios using a customized Boundary Explorer Tool. The tool will be accessible from the FCPS website. You are also invited to participate in another series of community meetings in order to review and reflect on the initial draft scenarios before the start of summer break:
- Thursday, May 15, 6:30-8 p.m., Oakton High School
- Friday, May 16, 6:30-8 p.m., Robinson Secondary School
- Monday, May 19, 6:30-8 p.m., Herndon High School
- Friday, May 23, 7-8:30 p.m., Lewis High School
- Wednesday, May 28, 7-8:30 p.m., Annandale High School
- Thursday, May 29, 6:30-8 p.m., Whitman Middle School
- Friday, May 30, 6:30-8 p.m., Chantilly High School
- Friday, June 6, 6:30–8 p.m., Glasgow Middle School
Each meeting will be hybrid, meaning that you may attend in person or via Zoom. Childcare for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed. Registration links will be shared soon. Another round of community meetings will be held in the fall.
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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