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Terra Centre Families,
Thank you to all of our Tiger families who stopped by for Open House — it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces filling the halls! A big shout-out to our amazing PTA for providing a delicious Back-to-School Breakfast for our staff. Your kindness and support mean so much to our school community. Our team is energized, ready, and can’t wait to welcome our Tigers back into the building on Monday.
After all… It’s a Tiger Thing! 🐯
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Tim Signorelli, Assistant Principal
Please scroll down to review important first day and back to school information.
TCES First Day of School Information
- First Day of School for Elementary Students
- K-6th Grade - Monday, August 18
- First Day of School for Early Childhood Students
- PAC - Monday, August 18
- ECIP (PreK) - Monday, August 25
- ECCB (AM and PM) - Monday, August 25
- School hours for students: 8:40 – 3:25
- It is recommended that your child come to school on the first day the same way he or she will typically be coming to school.
- On the First Day of School, doors will open at 8:20 (usually 8:30).
- Families are welcome to escort their child to class on the first day of school.
- Attending family members will bring child to the classroom door and refrain from entering the classroom.
- Please take pictures in advance of entering the school building.
- Families must exit promptly by 8:40 when the tardy bell rings.
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, August 18: First day of school, K-6th and PAC students
Monday, August 25: First day of school, PreK(ECIP and ECCB students
August 29-September 1: Holiday (Labor Day Break)
Tuesday, September 9: Student Holiday
Wednesday, September 10: Back to School Night (Parents/Caregivers only)
Session 1 - 5:30-6:15 PM
Session 2 - 6:20-7:05 PM (repeat of session 1)
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
25-26 Terra Centre School Hours & Information
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Main Office Hours
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M – F
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8:00 – 4:00
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All K-6 Students
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M - F
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8:40 – 3:25
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PAC Students
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M, W
T, Th, F
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8:40 – 12:00
8:40 – 3:25
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ECCB - AM Preschool
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M - F
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8:40 – 12:00
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ECCB - PM Preschool
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M - F
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12:05 – 3:25
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ECIP Full-Day Preschool
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M - F
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8:40 – 3:25
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Main Office Phone Number
703-249-1400
Health Room Phone Number
703-249-1410
Dismissal Changes
If you need to change your child's dismissal, please use the following link to create a change: . All dismissal changes must be made by 2:45 PM.
Report an Absence
Parents and caregivers have the option to submit their student’s attendance directly through ParentVUE starting the first day of school, August 18, 2025. ParentVUE offers a more secure and reliable platform for managing students' attendance information. How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE
Alternatively, families may call the Terra Centre Attendance Line at 703-249-1414 or email: TerraCentreESAttendance@fcps.edu
Student Arrival-Dismissal-Transportation
Students are considered bus riders or walkers. Kiss and Ride is a courtesy service. We encourage all families to use their designated transportation.
ARRIVAL:
Students may not be dropped off before 8:30 a.m. There is NO supervision prior.
- Parking Lot is closed 8:20-8:40
- At 8:30 a.m. students may walk to their classroom.
- Students arriving after 8:40 a.m. are tardy and will need to be walked in by their parent to sign in at the main office (Door 1).
DISMISSAL:
- Parking Lot is closed 3:15-3:45
- Dismissal begins at 3:25 pm.
- All preschool and kindergarten students must be met by an adult
- Kiss and ride is organized by numbers assigned to families.
STUDENT ENTRY/EXIT DOORS:
- Door 1
- Bus Riders Preschool - 6th grade
- Walkers 1st-6th grade
- Gym
- Preschool and Kindergarten Walkers
- Door 8
- Kiss and Ride Preschool - 6th grade
Walkers
If your child will be walking to school, we encourage you to walk with your child(ren) to ensure familiarity with the route. Walkers must use designated paths or sidewalks.
Bus Riders
We recommend having your child ride the bus on the first day of school when extra provisions are in place to help students learn bus routines and bus numbers.
- Bus stops and route information are available on ParentVUE.
- Arrive at the bus stop 5 – 10 minutes early.
- In the afternoon, buses will typically depart school at 3:30 p.m.
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Preschool and kindergarten students must be met at the bus stop each afternoon by a parent, parent designee, or a responsible middle school or older sibling. That person must ask for the child by name at the door of the bus. Otherwise, the student will be returned to the main office at Terra Centre.
- For more information about bus transportation, visit the FCPS Transportation webpage.
- If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report.
- Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7000 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
- To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
Kiss & Ride
All students in FCPS are either designated as bus riders or walkers. Kiss & Ride is a courtesy service that we provide for parents. Please follow the guidelines below if you choose to drive your child to and from school.
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