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Dear Terraset Families,
It has been another incredible week of learning and community in the Tiger’s Den! This past weekend, the Terraset 6th grade all-county chorus members did an amazing job! When you see them, Mr. Andert and Ms. Hovell, please be sure to congratulate them:
Joud Alshafei
Mara Hanney
Amirah Khattak
Lucy Lafollette
Marion Pullman
Molly Sardone
Kira Sarver
This week is also Earth Week! Please see below for the spirit days to celebrate with us. Later in the week, our 5th & 6th grade ambassadors will be hosting our 2nd annual Spring Fling Dance for the 5th & 6th grade classes, with the support of Ms. Perkins, Mrs. Szczesniak, and staff volunteers. We’re looking forward to this event, as well as our annual South Lakes Food Pantry Stuff The Bus event this Friday! Please see below for all the details including the current most-needed items.
Warmly,
Katie Aldridge, Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
🚌STUFF THE BUS 2026
Join the South Lakes Pyramid schools in making a difference! All schools in the South Lakes Pyramid will be collecting donations for the South Lakes High School Food Pantry.
Then, on Friday, April 24, an FCPS bus will travel from school to school to STUFF THE BUS with all collected donations!
🛒 Most Needed Items:
🥫 Canned goods (tuna, chicken, veggies, soup, fruit)
🧂 Plastic bottles/jars (cooking oil, peanut butter, jelly, spices)
🍚 Box/dry goods (rice, dried beans, pasta, cereal, boxed milk)
🧼 Hygiene products (shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, diapers-4/5, baby wipes)
Let's come together and support families in need! Drop off your donations in the Terraset lobby. Every contribution counts!
🌍Earth Week: April 20-24
This week is Earth Week! While we all work hard to protect our planet each day, Earth Week gives us a chance to learn about new opportunities and make commitments to do even more. Each day has a theme and we will be having spirit days to match:
- Wednesday, April 22 – Earth Day - wear green
- Thursday, April 23 – Climate Change Day - wear red
- Friday, April 24- Watershed Day - wear blue
📝Student Intention Form for 2026/2027 School Year
We need your help in projecting our total enrollment for next school year. For families NOT returning to Terraset Elementary School in the fall of 2026-27 please complete and return the Student’s Intention for the Next School Year form by Friday, May 8, 2026.
Please click this link to access the form.
📅Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
🐯Kindergarten Orientation
We enjoyed meeting so many future tigers at our Kindergarten Orientation on April 10th! If you were not able to make it, please take a look at our presentation.
If you or a neighbor needs to register a child for Kindergarten, please reach out to Shannon Johnson ( smjohnson2@fcps.edu ) or begin registration online.
📝Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
📅Terraset Spring SOL Schedule
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May 6th: 3rd/5th Reading SOL
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May 8th: 4th/6th Reading SOL
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May 11th: 3rd/5th Math SOL
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May 14th: 4th/6th Math SOL
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May 15th: 5th Science SOL
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May 18th-22nd: Makeup tests
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May 28th-June 3rd: Retakes
🗣️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 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.
🐯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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No Tiger Clubs on April 21 or 22: Tiger Clubs will NOT meet on Tuesday (no school) or Wednesday this week. Clubs will resume on Thursday, April 23.
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PTO Meeting - April 29: The next PTO meeting is Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the library. We will take a vote to approve the slate of officers for next year and hear updates from officers and Committee Chairs. Refreshments will be provided in the meeting and childcare and pizza will be provided for school-aged children who attend.
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Staff Appreciation Week - May 4–8: This year we’re celebrating our amazing staff with a Tropical theme. Please consider donating funds or wish list items to help us create a fun, relaxing, island-inspired week to show our appreciation for all they do!
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Stuffie Sleepover - April 28: The 6th grade Parent Committee is hosting our first-ever Terraset Stuffie Sleepover next week. For a $25 registration fee, your stuffie can spend the night at Terraset, and you’ll get to see photos of all the adventures (and possibly mischief) they get into all around the building! Registered stuffies will be dropped off at the PTO room on Tuesday, April 28 at the beginning of the school day and picked up the next morning in the same location. Registration is open online now.
🏫FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Calendar Updates
- Teacher on The Kelly Clarkson Show
- Support Your Student During SOLs
🐾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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Friday, April 24- Stuff the Bus
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Friday, April 24- 5th/6th Grade Spring Fling @ 6:00 p.m. (TES Cafeteria)
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Wednesday, April 29- PTO Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. (Terraset Library)
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Thursday, April 30- Spring Pictures
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Thursday, April 30- Orchestra Spring Concert @ 7:00 p.m. (Hughes MS)
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