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Friday was black/white/gray day and the last day of our Preschool/Kindergarten Color Week! We finished up the week with a great message to our TC Tigers! We can do hard things!
Terra Centre Families,
As a reminder, all FCPS Schools and Offices will be closed tomorrow, September 23, in observance of the Rosh Hashanah holiday. We wish those celebrating a peaceful and happy new year.
The Advanced Academics Overview parent information session is this Wednesday, September 24 at 5:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. The first PTA meeting of the year will follow at 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and this Friday, September 26, is “Attendance is Tied to Great Learning” spirit day. Students and staff are invited to wear tie-dye or a tie. We are looking forward to celebrating at our school-wide morning meeting!
Mark your calendar for Fall Picture Day on Tuesday, September 30. Ordering information is below.
Please scroll down to review important information and reminders.
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Tim Signorelli, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
Advanced Academics Parent Overview
Our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Hannah Roukas, will be hosting an Overview of the Advanced Academic Program of services in Fairfax County again. This session will cover the services offered from Kindergarten through 12th grade. We encourage you to join us and bring your questions. We’ll meet on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in the cafeteria at 5pm. The PTA meeting will follow.
September is Attendance Awareness Month
Attendance Spirit Day is on Friday, September 26!
Fall Picture Day - Tuesday, September 30
Click Here to Order Pictures from Barksdale. The order code for online purchases is 0038625IN.
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Terra Centre's Field Day is on Wednesday, October 1st! Field Day is a day filled with collaborative activities that promote building a strong, positive school community. Students will participate with their homeroom class. |
Field Day Volunteers Needed
If you would like to volunteer, please access the Sign-Up Genius. Field Day volunteers are considered Level 1 and will just need to sign in the visitor management system in the main office.
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Level 1: Infrequent volunteers (monthly or less frequent) who are always supervised do not need a criminal background check. However, they do need a sex offender registry check, which is performed by signing in at the school's visitor kiosk.
- For more information on other volunteering opportunities, visit the Volunteering at Terra Centre page on the Terra Centre website.
PTA News
Visit the new PTA Website
https://terracentrepta.givebacks.com/
🍂✨ Fall Club Registration Is Open! ✨🍂
We’re so excited to kick off another season of after-school fun and learning! All club fliers are uploaded to the PTA Folder in the All Parents Course in Schoology.
📅 Important Details:
✅ A signed participation waiver is required before registration:
👉 Sign Waiver Here (https://tcpta.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=6523)
📝 Register here: 👉 Fall Club Registration https://tcpta.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=6523)
PTA Reflections 2025-2026
Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday, September 23: Holiday - Rosh Hashanah (school closed)
Wednesday, September 24: Advanced Academics Overview and PTA Meeting
- 5:00 p.m. Advanced Academics Overview for Families (Cafeteria)
- 6:00 p.m. PTA Meeting (Cafeteria)
Friday, September 26: TC Attendance Spirit Day - Wear Tie-Dye or a Tie
Tuesday, September 30: Fall Picture Day
Wednesday, October 1: Field Day
Thursday, October 2: Holiday - Yom Kippur (school closed)
Wednesday, October 8: PTA Walk to School Day
Monday, October 13: Staff Development Day (no school for students)
Wednesday, October 15: 3 hour early release for K-6th grade students
Monday, October 20: Holiday - Diwali (school closed)
Friday, October 31: End of 1st Quarter - 2 Hour Early Release
- 1:25 PM dismissal time for K-6, PreK, and PAC
- ECCB AM 8:40-11:00 and ECCB PM Canceled
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
FCPS News
Take the K-12 School Start Times Survey
FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the primary goal of starting the middle school day at 8 a.m. or after. In order to minimize any cost for this project, elementary and high school start times would need to shift as well.
Providing feedback opportunities for the community is a critical part of this effort. Since 2024, FCPS’ consultant has hosted five community forums and administered two surveys. That feedback helped in developing two options for adjusting school start times. The options are designed to support student well-being, align with research, and balance transportation logistics.
We invite you to provide input on the two options by taking a short survey. This voluntary survey will close on Tuesday, September 30. Visit the FCPS website for more information on adjusting school start times.
🎤 Join a Community Conversation with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. These events are also a chance for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events are planned for the following dates:
- Monday, September 29, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at McNair Upper Elementary School
- Friday, October 3, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Annandale Terrace Elementary School
- Friday, December 5, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Churchill Road Elementary School
- Tuesday, December 9, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School
- Thursday, December 11, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Bull Run Elementary School
Registration links will be shared soon. Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
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Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT)
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Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Workshop
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🏗️ School Bond Referendum on Ballot
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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
Ivy Jun-school counselor
Laurel Hanlon-school social worker
Emily Oliver-school psychologist
☎️ 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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