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Dear Terraset Families,
We hope each of you enjoyed the long weekend and were able to take some time for a little fun, and to rest and recharge. Last week it was incredible to experience 100th day and Valentine’s Day as a Tiger community. Our children and staff definitely felt the love as we celebrated with festive outfits, kind words, and respect for one another!
Tomorrow, 2/18/26, is our next 3-hour early release Wednesday. Last week, we asked that you check your email for the early release dismissal route confirmation for your child/ren. Any changes to that plan should have been made by last Friday by calling the main office at 703-390-5600. Please remember that it is very difficult to navigate dismissal changes on the day of the early release. Our top priority is to get every Tiger home safely at the correct time.
Warmly,
Katie Aldridge, Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
🔒Upcoming Lockdown Drill
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for all of us. We have a crisis management and emergency preparedness plan for our school that is reviewed and updated regularly. Our plan includes procedures on how to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Students and staff regularly practice these drills every school year. We also practice lockdown drills.
Virginia Law (22.1-137.2) requires schools to notify parents at least 24 hours before a school practices a lockdown drill. However, we are not required to share the exact date and time of the drill. We are required to practice lockdown drills two times a year. FCPS lockdown drills do not include any type of active shooter scenario training, they are instruction and classroom based.
We will conduct a lockdown drill at our school soon. Our pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students are exempt from mandatory participation in lockdown drills during the first 60 days of the school year. They will participate in our second and final drill later this school year.
Additional information on our lockdown drill program to include parent tips and FAQs can be found on the Emergency Planning and Crisis Response web page. After reviewing this content, you should discuss the value of these safety drills with your child.
Keeping our school safe and secure for all students and staff involves the participation of the entire school community, and we thank you for your help to keep our school safe.
Black History Month Celebration
Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
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📝Learn About Kindergarten at Terraset
Our kindergarten orientation is being held on April 10th at 10:30 a.m. 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, Shannon Johnson with any questions.
📣Cheer Squad Sign-Ups – 6th Grade Basketball Challenge
We are excited to open sign-ups for the Cheer Squad for this year’s 6th Grade Basketball Challenge! This opportunity is open to students in grades 3–6 who are interested in cheering, performing, and showing school spirit during the event.
To participate, students must complete the student digital sign-up form, and parents/guardians must also complete the parent digital registration form. Both forms are required for a student to be officially registered.
Practices will be held after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning in early March. Additional details, including schedules, will be shared with families after registration closes.
Student Sign-Up Link
Parent/Guardian Registration Link
Registration Deadline: Feb 27
We look forward to a fun and spirited event!
🥫Student Fasting Meal Kits
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
- Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
- Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
- Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
- Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
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February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
☀️Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day
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 Thursday, February 19.
PTO News
Please be sure to check your student’s Tuesday folder and subscribe to our weekly PTO news email for more information about all PTO-related activities!
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Basketball Challenge Planning Meeting February 18: Volunteers are needed to help plan, organize, and execute this year’s Terraset Basketball Challenge. We’d love to have you join us on Wednesday, February 18 at 7pm on Zoom to learn more. Email basketball@terrasetpto.org for zoom details and additional information.
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Skate Night is this Saturday: Terraset Skate Night will take place on February 21st from 6:10pm to 8:00pm at SkateQuest. This is a fun family event that is only open to Terraset families. Get your tickets: https://terrasetpto.square.site/skate-night
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Tigers on the Town: Mark your calendars for Feb 26 and our next Tigers on the Town at Panera Bread (2041 Fulton Pl Reston, VA 20191). In Cafe Event Hours are 4PM - 8PM; Online orders valid all day with code: FUND4U.
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Join Us on March 4: Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 4th at 6:30pm in the library. Our March meeting will focus on how families can support student mental health. Refreshments will be provided for attendees. Childcare provided with pizza for kids. Stay tuned for more details.
SR&R Survey
Survey on Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Now Open for All Families and Middle and High School Students
On Monday, all FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students received an email to participate in a voluntary and confidential survey. (Please check your spam folder if you have not received it.)
Questions refer to proposed changes to FCPS’ SR&R document for next year. This document outlines the rules that students are expected to follow, and guidelines for consequences if those expectations are not met. Possible changes include:
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Universal Discipline: Charts will list consequences and supports for students. They will help ensure that two students of the same grade will be treated fairly and receive the same level of support.
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Standards for In-School Suspensions of Students with Disabilities: Creating standards for how in-school suspensions are handled for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
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Accommodations for Multilingual Learner Student Statements: Providing translation accommodations when Multilingual Learner students provide statements about disciplinary incidents.
The survey will be open until Friday, February 20. Survey materials are available online.
Summer Learning
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
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🏫FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS at the Olympics
- Coaches Making History
- Divisionwide Spirit Day
🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)
Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you!
Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member!
🗓️TES Looking Ahead:
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Wednesday, February 18- 3-hr Early Release
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Friday, February 21- Terraset Skate Night (SkateQuest) @ 6:10 p.m.
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Thursday, February 26- Tigers on the Town (Panera Bread)
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Wednesday, March 18- 3-hr Early Release
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Friday, March 20- No School (Nowruz)
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Thursday, March 26- Terraset Basketball Challenge
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Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3 - Spring Break/No School
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Monday, April 6 - Teacher Workday/No School
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Friday, April 10 - Teacher Workday/No School
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Friday, April 10- Kindergarten Orientation @ 10:30 a.m.
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