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01/28 End of 2nd Quarter
2-Hour Early Student Release - Dismissal time 1:20 pm
01/29-30 Teacher Workday (No School)
02/02 Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
02/04 Report Cards Go Home
02/06 Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
Topic: How to support math at home
Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
02/16 School Holiday-George Washington’s Birthday
(President’s Day)-No School
02/17 Teacher Workday (No School)
02/18 3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
 To kick off the new unit on decimals, 4th graders engaged in a chalk talk. They started by taking turns looking at different pictures, and writing about the pictures using the see, think, wonder structure. In round two, they used sentence stems to think deeper about the images and the observations they and their classmates made. Students were able to make connections to decimals in real life – at the gas station, at chick-fila, at the doctor, and more!
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The Cougar stopped by Ms. Moreno’s class for a quick celebration, bringing smiles, excitement, and positive energy as students were recognized and celebrated for their hard work for showing their Cougar Pride! Look at those smiles! |
Our 5th grade ensemble proudly participated in their pyramid concert last week, showcasing their talent, hard work, and dedication. The students represented our school beautifully, and we could not be more proud of their performance. A special thank you to Ms. Linton and Ms. Harrison for their leadership, guidance, and commitment to nurturing our students’ musical growth.
Our teachers engaged in their own learning during an extended CLT meeting, thoughtfully collaborating to plan high-quality lessons and intentionally infuse GLAD strategies. This work focused on strengthening access to content by supporting language development, building background knowledge, and increasing student engagement. A huge thank you to Lauren Blackburn for planning and facilitating these extended literacy CLTs!
ATES is proud to offer SEL clubs to K-5 students again this winter ranging from February 3, 2026 -March 26 2026. The SEL Clubs will provide students with an opportunity to interact with one another in a safe and productive environment. All SEL Clubs will focus on helping students practice the following social emotional skills: self-management, self-awareness, social awareness, responsible decision making, and building relationship skills.
Please sign up via SEL Clubs- Winter 2026 English Form by Wednesday, January 28, 2026 if you are interested. Spaces are limited. Questions? please reach out to Natalie Scilovati, the SEL Coordinator, at ncscilovati@fcps.edu.
Please refer to the SEL Clubs flyer (SEL Club Winter 2026 Flier.pdf) for more information on each club.
 The Family Engagement Committee is sponsoring the Student-Parent Lunch Day on Friday, February 6, 2026. Parents are invited to have the lunch with their student during their lunch time. This event is part of increasing family engagement at ATES and providing parents an opportunity to come to the school. The price for lunch is $5.25 for all guests (Free of charge for all students in Annandale Terrace). Please complete this survey (https://forms.gle/vzb8BMaaLT9N9T5D7) if you are planning to attend.
 Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 23, and Friday, March 6. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. The electronic opt-out form can also be accessed at this link.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which include a focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, call our student information assistant/registrar at 703-658-5602.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account.
Gone are the days of digging through emails or hunting for bookmarks. The FCPS app provides a custom experience that is both powerful and easy to use. Here is how it makes life easier:
- Customized for Your Family: Do you have students at two (or more!) different schools? You can "follow" multiple schools to get a feed of news, notices, and events specific to your family.
- No Sign-In Required: Access essential content like district-wide announcements, live updates, and school calendars instantly — no password to remember, no login required.
- Real-Time Notifications: Get push notifications for urgent updates — including weather announcements! — ensuring you never miss an important announcement from the district or your school.
- Everything in One Place: From bell schedules and staff directories to athletic event locations and school menus, the app is a central hub for all things FCPS.
To ensure every family stays informed, the app supports automatic translation for more than 100 languages. Learn more about the app, or download it today in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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.
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.
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
FCPS’ 2026-27 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program lottery opens on Monday, January 12. The program offers students in kindergarten and first grade the opportunity to learn in English and another language — French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish — for half of each instructional day.
The online, countywide lottery is open to Fairfax County residents. Families must have a SIS ParentVUE account. Students not currently enrolled in FCPS should register at their base school before applying for the immersion program.
Families applying for first grade must do so by Thursday, February 12, at 4 p.m. Those applying for kindergarten must do so by Monday, March 2, at 4 p.m.
Informational meetings will begin in January. View dates and details on the FCPS calendar. If you have questions, please contact Brigid Williams at 571-423-4600.
 You are invited to attend Mason District 2nd Annual Community Health Fair scheduled on Saturday, February 7th from 10:00am to 12:00pm @ James Lee Community Center. We hope to see many of you there.
 The Annandale Terrace 2025-2026 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after March 27, 2026. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB32302. The yearbooks will be distributed in June, 2026.
 Please visit www.campussurvivalkits.com/ates to shop ATES customized apparel. A portion of all sales benefits the Annandale Terrace PTA — support your school while you shop!
Some families may be looking for additional resources to help support their child’s academic success. The FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of FCPS employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to hire as tutors. This list is a resource offered by the FRC, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with the tutors. This list is not approved by FCPS and is only meant to be a resource to families.
FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services, at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- 📱 More News and Updates — on the go — With the FCPS App
- Special Education Family Conference: Registration Open, Volunteers Needed
- Connect With Your Kids: Simple Steps to Stronger Communication
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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