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Congratulations to our FCPS Outstanding Employee Award Nominees!
Terra Centre Families,
We hope you all enjoyed time with family and friends over the Thanksgiving Break! We have a solid three weeks until Winter Break, and it's going to be busy with many upcoming events and activities!
This week is especially exciting! We have the Scholastic Book Fair, with our Family Night on Thursday, December 4, from 5:30-7:30 PM. That same evening, we are also hosting a 2nd and 3rd Grade Dance Night. Please scroll down for additional information and details on both events!
We are especially excited to take a moment to celebrate our staff! We are proud to announce all of our Terra Centre staff members who have been nominated for an FCPS Outstanding Employee Award by our community. Congratulations to this incredible group!
Pictured above (from left to right) are: Ms. Albecker (3rd Grade Teacher), Ms. Bauersfeld (Art Teacher), Mrs. Worth (Special Education Teacher), Mrs. Buckelew (6th Grade Teacher), Mrs. Seidel (6th Grade Teacher), Ms. Ivey (1st Grade Teacher), Mrs. Williams (2nd Grade Teacher), Ms. Grove (PreK Teacher), Mr. Nair (4th Grade Teacher), Mrs. Gidoni (Principal), and Mrs. Roldan (5th Grade Teacher). Not Pictured: Mrs. Davis (Kindergarten Teacher), Mrs. Buccolo (Kindergarten Assistant), and Mr. Au (Building Supervisor).
Thank you, Terra Centre community, for recognizing our amazing staff!
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Tim Signorelli, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
Book Fair - Dec. 1-5
Book Fair week has officially arrived! We will be open for sales from 9 AM to 3 PM December 1-4 and 9 AM to 12 PM on December 5. We will also be open for family night on Thursday, December 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM if you would prefer to shop as a family. Please check out our book fair website at http://scholastic.com/bf/terracentreelementaryschool for more details, to sign up to volunteer, or to set up an e-wallet for your child as an easy payment method for the fair. Thanks so much for your support of the fair, which is one of the biggest fundraisers for our library. We're so excited to get kids excited about books and reading! Reach out to our librarian, Ms. Allison Petruzzellis, at aepetruzzell@fcps.edu, if you have any additional questions.
2nd and 3rd Grade Family Dance Night - December 4
We have an exciting opportunity for our 2nd and 3rd grade families in conjunction with our Fall Book Fair Family Night on December 4th.
Families of 2nd and 3rd grade students are invited to dance the night away, here at Terra Centre on Thursday, December 4th. Join us in learning folk dances from around the globe, as well as familiar favorites, like the Cha Cha Slide and the Chicken Dance. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. See you on the dance floor!
- 2nd grade - 5:30-6:00 p.m.
- 3rd grade - 6:15-6:45 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact our music teacher, Ms. Harmon, at jlharmon@fcps.edu.
Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15
Parents and guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services must submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Hannah Roukas (hbroukas@fcps.edu) no later than December 15, 2025.
Each year, families can submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services any time from the first day of school through December 15. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Once a referral is received, our school will compile information related to the student. Then, a committee of six trained professionals from across the county will review materials to determine eligibility for full-time AAP services.
Next Steps for Parents
Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of their child’s materials after February 20, 2026, by emailing Hannah Roukas at hbroukas@fcps.edu.
At the elementary level, referrals for subject-specific and part-time AAP are screened by the school. If you miss the full-time referral deadline, your student can still be screened for subject-specific or part-time AAP services for the remainder of the year.
At the middle school level, honors courses are open to all students.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Mark Your Calendar
Monday-Friday, December 1-5: Scholastic Book Fair
Thursday, December 4:
- 5:30-7:30 Family Book Fair Night
- 5:30-6:00 2nd Grade Family Dance Night
- 6:15-6:45 3rd Grade Family Dance Night
Wednesday, December 10: 5:30 p.m. Winter Band Concert
Thursday, December 11: 5:30 p.m. Winter Strings Concert
Monday, December 15: Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline (Grades 2-7)
Wednesday, December 17: 3-Hour Early Release for K-6th grade students (12:25 p.m. dismissal)
Friday, December 19: SCA Spirit Day - Pajama Day
Monday, December 22-Friday, January 2: Winter Break (no school)
Monday, January 5: School Resumes
Tuesday, January 27: 6:00 Chorus Concert - TCES Gym
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
PTA News
PTA Website
https://terracentrepta.givebacks.com/
PTA Parents Night Out - Game Night at iCode
- Date: Friday, December 5
- Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.
- Cost: $30 per student
- Location: iCode in Burke
- Click Here to Register
Visit the Terra Centre All Parents Course in Schoology for the Flier
Community News
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Brushes for a Brighter Future |
Terra Centre is helping a Robinson Secondary senior with his service project, Brushes for a Brighter Future, to collect art supplies! This project is all about making sure kids who need a little help have the crayons, paper, and paint they need to draw, color, and share their feelings through art. Terra Centre will have a special collection box right outside the front office from December 8 – 19. Let's help make art available to everyone! Check the Terra Centre All Parents Schoology Course for a list of suggested supplies.
Robinson SGA Parents Night Out
- Date: Friday, December 12
- Time: 5:00-8:30 p.m.
- Location: Robinson Secondary - Door 3 - Davala Hall
- Entry Fee: $15 - Pay on My School Bucks
Visit the Terra Centre All Parents Schoology Course for the Flier and Form
FCPS News
✅ Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete the survey as soon as possible.
Our school will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or watch this video about why Impact Aid matters.
Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child’s education at FCPS.
❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
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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