|
Last Friday, we held our school-wide morning meeting and celebrated Attendance Awareness Month with tie-dyes and ties for our "Attendance is Tied to Great Learning" spirit day!
Terra Centre Families,
We had a great turnout at our Advanced Academics Overview parent information session last week. If you were unable to join us, please visit the Terra Centre All Parents Schoology Course to view the presentation and the FCPS Fall AAP Newsletter.
As a reminder:
- Fall Picture Day is tomorrow
- Field Day is Wednesday
- FCPS Schools and Offices are closed on Thursday for Yom Kippur
Please scroll down to review important information and reminders.
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Tim Signorelli, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
Blue Star Welcome Week
Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate, and schools are a primary way they get integrated into their new location. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community.
Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 27 - October 5, 2025, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS
For more information, please visit: https://welcomeweek.bluestarfam.org/
Fall Picture Day - Tuesday, September 30
Click Here to Order Pictures from Barksdale. The order code for online purchases is 0038625IN.
 |
|
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.
-
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/
📣✨ PTA Afterschool Enrichment Clubs Are Here! ✨📣
Registration is open 👉 Sign Up Here
https://tcpta.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=6523 (Note: Magic, Piano, and Ukulele registration occurs at the vendor websites linked below.)
Tuesdays
- ♟ Chess (Grades 1–6) – begins Sept 30
- 🏃 Running (Grades 4–6) – begins Sept 30
- 📚 Cozy Storytime – FULL
- 🧶 Crochet – FULL
Wednesdays
- ⚡ Gaga Ball (Grades 1–6) – began Sept 24
- 🎸 Ukulele (Grades 1–6) – began Sept 24
https://learnnowmusic.com/group-lessons/
Thursdays
- ⚡ Speed & Agility (Grades 1–6) – (now open to 1st & 2nd graders!)-began Sept 25
- 🎩 Magic (Grades 2–6) – began Sept 25
https://www.hisawyer.com/the-ultimate-magic-academy/schedules/activity-set/1558076?source=camps
- 🎹 Piano (Grades 1–6) – began Sept 25
https://learnnowmusic.com/group-lessons/
- 🌱 Eco & Garden Club (Grades 3–6) – begins Oct 9
- 📖 Avid Readers (Grades 4–6) – begins Oct 9
- 🎭 Improv – FULL
💡 Have ideas for Winter Clubs? We’re planning now! Contact Kathryn Stein: 📧 tcesptavp2@gmail.com
PTA Reflections 2025-2026
Mark Your Calendar
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
Dyslexia Awareness Webinar: October 15, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join us for an informative webinar on Dyslexia Awareness, designed for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) families. This session will provide essential information about dyslexia and the resources available within FCPS to support students with this learning difference.
What You'll Learn:
- Understanding Dyslexia: Gain a clear understanding of what dyslexia is, its common signs, and how it can affect students' reading, writing, and spelling.
- FCPS Support Systems: Learn about the various supports and interventions FCPS provides, including evidence-based, structured literacy approaches and the role of reading specialists.
- Virginia Literacy Act: Discover how the new Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) and FCPS's Equitable Access to Literacy (EAL) Plan are changing literacy instruction to benefit all learners, especially those with dyslexia.
- Resources for Families: We'll share practical tools and strategies you can use at home to support your child's literacy development and partner effectively with their school.
- This webinar aims to empower families with knowledge and resources to help their students with dyslexia succeed.
- Register here
Reading Plans and Your Student: October 22, 10-11:30 a.m.
This 1.5-hour webinar is designed to help parents and caregivers understand the new reading plans in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Parents will learn about:
- What a reading plan is: A reading plan is a support system for students who are not meeting literacy benchmarks. It outlines specific, evidence-based instruction and interventions to help them improve their reading skills.
- Who requires a reading plan: All students from kindergarten through eighth grade who are identified as needing additional support based on literacy assessments will receive a reading plan. This is part of a broader effort by FCPS to implement the Virginia Literacy Act.
- How schools will support students: The webinar will explain how FCPS is using a science-based reading approach and will discuss the role of reading specialists, the curriculum used, and the assessments to monitor student progress.
- Resources and tools for parents: Parents will leave with practical resources and tools they can use at home to support their child's literacy development. The webinar aims to empower families to be active partners in their child's reading journey.
- Register here
2025 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Tuesday, September 30.
In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Safety in Our Schools
- New Fall Food Items
- K-12 School Start Times Survey
- Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
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.
|
