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Celebrating Art and Community at Terra Centre! 🎨✨
Terra Centre Families,
Last week was a whirlwind of Tiger Pride! We had an incredible time showcasing our students’ masterpieces at the Robinson Pyramid Art Show, followed by a warm welcome to our newest Tigers at Kindergarten Orientation. We topped it all off with a day of sunshine and smiles at the PTA Fun Fair!
A special thank you to our distinguished guests for joining the festivities: Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid and School Board Braddock District Representative Tom Dannan. We also want to send a huge shout-out to our PTA and families for making the Fun Fair a day to remember. From the petting zoo and bouncy houses to the cake walk and raffle baskets, it was a spectacular community event!
📅 Critical Dates & Reminders
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Tuesday, April 14: 6th Grade Panoramic Picture 📸 Please remind your 6th grader to wear their TC Tiger 6th Grade Shirt! These pictures are ordered in advance; please see the ordering details below.
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Wednesday, April 15: Yearbook Deadline 📚 This is the final day to order! Don’t miss out on these memories—see ordering details below.
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April 13-17 Spirit Week ❤️ It is Month of the Military Child Spirit Week! Remember to wear red tomorrow.
🌿 Garden Volunteers Needed
Ms. Grove is looking for a few extra hands to help our garden grow:
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After School This Week: If you can help with weeding, please contact Ms. Grove at lmgrove@fcps.edu.
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Saturday, April 18 (9:00–11:00 a.m.): Join us in the upper garden for a morning of planting and weeding.
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Tim Signorelli, Assistant Principal
TC News & Important Reminders
Month of the Military Child Spirit Week
April is the Month of the Military Child, providing an opportunity to recognize and honor the service of Virginia's youngest heroes, over 80,000 military connected children.
Please join us in celebrating our military students by participating in the following school spirit days:
Monday, April 13 - Wear Blue Navy, Space Force, Coast Guard, Air Force
Tuesday, April 14 - Wear Red Marine Corps
Wednesday, April 15 - Wear Purple Purple Up Day
Thursday, April 16 - Wear Green Army
Friday, April 17 - Wear Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Colors
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6th Grade Panoramic Group Picture
Tuesday, April 14
Barksdale Online Order Link
Order Code: 0038625PAN
*** This is a prepay event and the password expires 24 hours after picture day.
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Order Your 25-26 Terra Centre Yearbook!
Visit the Barksdale website and use Access Code: 0038625YB.
Yearbook Order Deadline:
Wednesday, April 15
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Watershed Festival & Art Show
April 23, 2026
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
* Hands-on Activities
* Environmental Experts
* Watershed-inspired Artwork - All Grades Preschool - 6th Grade
* Glow Room
* 2nd Grade Performance
* 4th Grade Family Dance Night
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Body Safety Program
The Body Safety Program is scheduled to take place at Terra Centre the week of April 27 – May 1 for PreK and Grades K-6. If you would like to opt your child out of this program, please make sure to send in a signed opt-out form no later than April 13, 2026. Please note that Rylynn, a Department of Family Services Facility Dog, will be on-site Friday, May 1.
The presentation from the virtual Parent Information Session is accessible on the All Parents Course on Schoology.
Mark Your Calendar
April 13 - 16: Month of the Military Child Spirit Week
Tuesday, April 14: 6th Grade Panoramic Picture
Wednesday, April 15: Yearbook Order Deadline
Tuesday, April 21: Virginia Statewide Election - No School for Students
Thursday, April 23: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. TC Watershed Festival & Art Show
6:30 p.m. 2nd Grade Performance - Gym
7:00 p.m. 4th Grade Family Dance - Gym
Saturday, April 25: PTA Community Clean-Up Day
April 27 - May 1: Body Safety Program - Fairfax County Department of Family Services Children, Youth and Families Division
Tuesday, April 28: Reading SOL - Grades 3 & 4
Wednesday, April 29: 3-Hour Early Release for K-6 CANCELED
Thursday, April 30: Reading SOL - Grades 5 & 6
Wednesday, May 6: Math SOL - Grades 3 & 4
Thursday, May 7: Math SOL - Grades 5 & 6
Thursday, May 14: Science SOL - Grade 5
6:00 p.m. Kindergarten Musical - Gym
Wednesday, May 20: 3-Hour Early Release for K-6 (12:25 Dismissal)
Thursday, May 21: PTA Variety Show
Monday, May 25: Memorial Day Holiday - No School
Tuesday, May 26: Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Wednesday, May 27: Eid al-Adha Holiday - No School
May 28 - June 4: SOL Retakes for students who scored 375-399
Monday, June 1: Spring Band & Strings Concert - Robinson SS
Thursday, June 4: Spring Chorus Concert - Robinson SS
Friday, June 12: 1:00 p.m. 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony - Robinson SS
Tuesday, June 16: Last Day for Preschool (PreK/ECIP, ECCB, PAC)
Wednesday, June 17: Last Day of School - 1:25 Dismissal
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
PTA News
PTA Website
PTA Variety Show - Thursday, May 21
We are looking for volunteers to help plan & run this year's Variety Show, which is on May 21st. Please reach out to tcesptapresident@gmail.com and/or tcesptavp1@gmail.com if you would like to help out with the Variety Show.
FCPS News
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
In Case You Missed It
In FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Support Military Children
- National Merit Finalists
- School Board to Present Budget to Board of Supervisors
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Community News
Join us for the Robinson and Lake Braddock Community Resource Fair. Families are invited to connect with local organizations and explore resources in health, wellness, education, recreation, and family support.
- April 15, 2026
- 6:00–8:00 PM
- Robinson Secondary School (Gold Cafeteria)
Questions? Contact:
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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