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Barnyard the Moosical! A huge round of applause for our talented kindergarteners! Thank you to Mrs. Harmon and our kindergarten team!
TC Families,
As we near the end of the school year, we have many exciting things on the horizon! This week, we are looking forward to our PTA Variety Show on Thursday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Terra Centre cafeteria. Come out and support our talented students!
As a reminder, this Wednesday, May 20, is our last 3-hour Early Release for K-6 students. Scroll down for additional details.
Please note that next week there will be no school for students from Monday, May 25 through Wednesday, May 27. Here is the schedule:
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Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day Holiday
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Tuesday, May 26 – Teacher Work Day
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Wednesday, May 27 – Eid al-Adha Holiday
Enjoy the summer-like weather this week!
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Meghan Ehrman, Assistant Principal
Finishing Strong! Our incredible Running Club crushed their 5K this past Saturday! A huge shoutout to our amazing sponsors, Mrs. Worth and Mrs. Seidel!
TC News & Important Reminders
Honoring Two Terra Centre Legends: Happy Retirement to Mrs. Fairchild and Mr. Hy!
It is with a mixture of deep gratitude and bittersweet emotion that we announce the retirement of two absolute pillars of the Terra Centre community at the end of this school year. Together, they represent nearly a half-century of combined dedication, love, and service to our students, staff, and families.
Please join us in celebrating and honoring their incredible legacies.
🌟 Kim Fairchild – 29 Years of Heart and Leadership
For nearly three decades, Kim Fairchild has served as both a special education and general education teacher in multiple grade levels. Mrs. Fairchild’s versatile expertise has shaped the minds and touched the lives of countless children.
As one of our longest-serving staff members, Mrs. Fairchild has truly become Terra Centre’s living historian. Her deep institutional knowledge and perspective have been invaluable in preserving our school's traditions while helping us grow. Beyond the classroom, she has been a vital teacher leader and a trusted mentor to numerous staff members, always willing to share her wisdom and guide others. Her profound impact on our community has been recognized, earning her several nominations for FCPS Outstanding Teacher. Mrs. Fairchild’s legacy of compassion, leadership, and dedication will be felt at Terra Centre for years to come.
🛠️ Hy Au – 16 Years of Going Above and Beyond
If you’ve ever walked through a pristine, welcoming Terra Centre hallway, or witnessed someone greeting students with a smile that brightens the entire room, you know Mr. Hy, our beloved Building Supervisor. While he has been with FCPS for 20 years, we have been lucky enough to have him at Terra Centre for the last 16 years.
Mr. Hy doesn't just maintain our school; he pours his heart into it. Every day, he goes above and beyond for our staff, students, and community, building meaningful relationships that make Terra Centre feel like home. His extraordinary dedication earned him the FCPS SEPTA Support Staff Award and a nomination for Outstanding FCPS Operational Employee. He truly is our unsung hero.
Help Us Celebrate Them!
TCES will not be the same without these two legends, but they have more than earned the relaxing chapters ahead.
How to show your appreciation: We are collecting cards, memories, and well-wishes from current and former families. If you or your child would like to send a note of thanks to Mrs. Fairchild or Mr. Hy, please drop them off at the main office by June 1 or email them to Mrs. Ehrman at mrehrman@fcps.edu.
Thank you, Mrs. Fairchild and Mr. Hy, for your decades of unwavering service to the TC Tigers. We wish you both a retirement filled with health, happiness, and well-deserved rest!
3-Hour Early Release this Wednesday
As a reminder, our final 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday is on May 20th.
We will follow the dismissal plans provided in September.
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To request a change: Please submit the TCES Dismissal Change Form by Tuesday, May 19.
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Last-minute changes: For any changes after Tuesday, please call the front office at 703-249-1400.
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs –Apply Now
The FCPS PreK programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 4 and 3 years old by September 30 who live in Fairfax County. Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; students who are 4 years old and those with multiple risk factors are prioritized.
Applications are accepted online, by email, or by mail or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you a have question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish) or by email at fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu .
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Mark Your Calendar
Wednesday, May 20: 3-Hour Early Release for K-6 (12:25 Dismissal)
Thursday, May 21: 6:30 p.m. 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: Preschool Last Day of School (PreK/ECIP, ECCB, PAC)
Wednesday, June 17: K-6 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
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PTA Variety Show
Thursday, May 21
6:30 p.m.
Terra Centre Cafeteria
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FCPS News
Solving Fun Puzzle Pals
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt — and it’s only three weeks away!
This FREE event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: the school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku!
Participants can sign up here: www.solvingfun.com/fairfax
In Case You Missed It
In FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- 2027 Budget Updates
- New Cell Phone Policy
- Stay Up-to-Date with the Mobile App
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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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