|
English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو
Dear Terraset Families,
Next week, May 4th - May 8th, we will be celebrating Staff Appreciation Week. There are many ways our Tiger Family can show their appreciation for our incredibly talented teachers and staff: write a thank you note, create a personalized card, or draw a picture! See the announcement below for more specifics. Our staff works very hard to ensure our Tigers have the absolute best experience possible every single day, let’s show them how much we appreciate them!!
Terraset ES truly is such an outstanding school because of you, our students, our teachers, staff, and our incredible community. THANK YOU!
Warmly,
Katie Aldridge, Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
🏆Science Olympiad
Congratulations to our 36 students in Grades 3 and 4 that participated in the Science Olympiad Competition at Lake Braddock Secondary School this past weekend! These students represent the incredible curiosity and problem-solving attributes that make Terraset so special.
🏫Class Placement Input Form
If you would like to submit any input on teacher characteristics or learning environment for your students upcoming school year, please use this form. The school team will keep any requests in mind as the class placement process is completed later this spring and summer. The form will close for submissions on Tuesday, May 12th. Thank you for your partnership!
💌Staff Appreciation Week (May 4-8)
Next week, May 4-8, we will be celebrating Staff Appreciation Week. The PTO is preparing to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff with a tropical-themed week, and there are lot of ways families can help, such as donating funds or wish list items or by signing up to come in and help.
Here are some spirited ways every student can join in and show their appreciation:
Monday, May 4: Kick off the week by wearing a Hawaiian shirt or tropical colors!
Tuesday, May 5: Give staff members a high five when you greet them for the day :)
Wednesday, May 6: It is a wacky Wednesday, and let’s show it with wild socks or mismatched clothes.
Thursday, May 7: For Terraset Thursday, wear school spirit wear or orange/black.
Friday, May 8: Send in a little note or picture to brighten a staff member's day.
☕Parent Coffee- 5/8
Our In-person Parent/Principal Coffee will take place on Friday, May 8th at 9:45 AM. We hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to connect and ask questions!
🚌We stuffed the bus!
Thanks to our amazing South Lakes community, we collected 2,860+ pounds of food during our Stuff the Bus event on Friday! Thank you all for your contributions to the South Lakes Food Pantry! Take a look at all the action from Friday, here!
📝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
-
May 6th: 3rd/5th Reading SOL
-
May 8th: 4th/6th Reading SOL
-
May 11th: 3rd/5th Math SOL
-
May 14th: 4th/6th Math SOL
-
May 15th: 5th Science SOL
-
May 18th-22nd: Makeup tests
-
May 28th-June 3rd: Retakes
🏅Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18.
The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.
🫱🏽🫲🏼Our Office of the Ombuds Is at Your Service!
Ombuds staff engage with FCPS staff, families, and students to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.
Ombuds staff do not make or change decisions, policies, or regulations. They do not take sides, and they do not provide legal advice.
Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, where you may submit a question.
🐯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!
-
Join Us TOMORROW for the PTO Meeting: We will meet 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.
-
Staff Appreciation Week Is May 4–8: This year we’re celebrating our amazing staff with a Tropical theme. Please consider donating funds or wish list items or sign-up to come in and help us create a fun, relaxing, island-inspired week to show our appreciation for all they do! A list of spirit days will be shared soon–watch for those ways every student can participate and show their appreciation.
-
Mark Your Calendars for Our Next Tigers on the Town: Wednesday, May 20 from 4 to 8pm on at Chipotle (11160 S Lakes Dr)
-
Get Ready for Tigers on the Run - Our fun run fundraiser will kick off this week, with students collecting pledges before hitting the “track” in June during Field Day. Get ready for a fun-filled event full of energy, teamwork, and school spirit. Look for details in this week’s PTO newsletter!
🏫FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Student Awards and Recognitions
- Military Child of the Year Finalist
- Required Immunizations Reminder
🐾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:
-
Wednesday, April 29- PTO Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. (Terraset Library)
-
Thursday, April 30- Spring Pictures
-
Thursday, April 30- Orchestra Spring Concert @ 7:00 p.m. (Hughes MS)
-
Wednesday, May 13- 3-hr Early Release
-
Monday, May 25- No School (Memorial Day)
-
Tuesday, May 26- No School (Teacher Workday)
-
Wednesday, May 27- No School (Eid al-Adha)
Quick Links
|
