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02/09 Progress Reports available for view via ParentVue (New Date)
02/11 Report Cards Go Home (New Date)
02/13 Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
02/16 Student 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
02/19 Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
02/25 Gr. 3 Field Trip to Colvin Run Mill
(Salas, Campbell, & Purdy)
03/02 Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
03/04 Quarter 3 Interim Reports Sent Home
03/05 Gr. 5 Field Trip to Hidden Oaks Nature Center
(Abourakty & Rigby)
Gr. 3 Field Trip to Colvin Run Mill
(Worsley & Moreno)
Partners In Print Night (5:00-7:00pm, Cafeteria & Gym)
03/06 Gr. 5 Field Trip to Hidden Oaks Nature Center
(Poole & Garvin)
Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
03/13 PTA Sponsored Chuck E Cheese Fundraising Night
(4:00pm, 9404 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031)
03/18 3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
03/20 Student Holiday-Eid al-Fitr-No School
03/25 Spring Pictures
ATES Dance Night (6:00pm, AHS Gym)
03/27 End of 3rd Quarter
2-Hour Early Student Release - Dismissal time 1:20 pm
03/30-04/03 Spring Break
04/06 Teacher Workday (No School)
04/10 Teacher Workday (No School)
Kindergarten Orientation (2:00-3:00pm, Gym)
04/17 5th grade Panoramic
Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
04/22 3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
 A huge shout-out to our amazing custodial team who braved the bitter cold and icy conditions to ensure our sidewalks and all school entry doors were cleared and safe. Their hard work, dedication, and behind-the-scenes efforts truly make a difference for our students, staff, and families. We are so grateful for all you do—thank you for taking such great care of our school!
 Student-Parent Lunch for February is rescheduled to Friday, February 13 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.
Annandale Terrace Elementary is a Title I school within Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) and utilizes the Title I grant to improve student achievement and help all students meet the objectives of the FCPS Program of Studies and the Virginia Standards of Learning. A partnership with families is essential to meeting this goal. As part of the federal guidelines for Title 1 school, we are expected to collect feedbacks from the community after your reviewing our FY26 Title 1 Family Engagement Compact & Title 1 School Improvement and Innovation Plan (SIIP). Please submit your feedback via by February 13th:
o 2025-26: Family Engagement and Policy Compact & SIIP Feedback (English)
o 2025-26: Family Engagement Policy Compact & SIIP Feedback (Spanish)
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Friday, February 20.
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Our kindergarten open house is being held on [date/time] to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today!Contact our registrar at Mr. Jose Vega via jlvega@fcps.edu or call 703-658-5602 with any questions.
 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.
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at 703-658-5600.
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.
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.
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.
Tech Adventure Camp: Current Kindergarten - grade 5 students explore Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades by rotating through daily classes
Visit 2026 Tech Adventure Camp.pdf or the Tech Adventure Camp webpage here: bit.ly/FCPS_TAC
CTE Summer Academy: Current grade 6 - 11 students choose their classes and dive deeper into CTE program areas, skills, and career exploration
Visit 2026 CTE Summer Academy.pdf or the CTE Summer Academy webpage here: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FROM FEBRUARY 2 TO JUNE 5, 2026.
Click here to register!
Program Details:
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Time - 8:30 am to 2 pm* *Early drop off begins at 7:30 am; after care ends at 5 pm
New to 2026! We’re offering after care!
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Location - Robinson SS
- Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!
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Cost - $300 per week Back for 2026 programs, we will be offering tuition assistance. More information on our webpages.
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New to 2026! We’re offering a 4th week of our programs!
- Different weekly offerings; weekly themes and class offerings can be found on our webpages!
 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:
- How to Get Weather Updates ASAP
- Celebrating Students and Staff
- Kindergarten Open Houses
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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