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Dear Terraset Families,
It is hard to believe that we are so close to the end of the 2025-2026 school year! As we head into these final weeks of the year, we’d like to take a moment to thank each of you for sharing your children with us, for your partnership, and for the incredible spirit of community and support you demonstrate each day.
Next week, we will have another short week with a couple holidays on Monday and Wednesday and a teacher workday/student holiday on Tuesday. When we return on Thursday, May 28th, we will be maximizing our instructional time to ensure a strong finish to our year, while also making time for fun events like field day, our annual talent show, and the SLHS grad walk!
We hope you enjoy the extra long weekend ahead,
Katie Aldridge, Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
🏃🏼➡️Tigers on the Run + Field Day!
This year, we’re combining Field Day + a Fun Run Fundraiser for an unforgettable day of energy, teamwork, and Terraset Tiger Pride! Students will run while raising money through per-lap pledges or one-time donations. And all Tigers can participate regardless of whether they get pledges or donations.
School Fundraising Goal: $10,000 If we reach our goal, students will get the chance toss a whipped-cream pie at Mrs. Aldridge and Callyn Giese (PTO President) during a school celebration! Classes will also compete to win a popsicle party (highest % of students signed up on the fundraising website) or a pizza party (most combined laps run). Why it Matters: Every lap run supports the Terraset PTO’s work to bring meaningful programs, fun events, and community support to our students, teachers, and families.
Sign up your student on our fundraising site and start collecting pledges and donations TODAY!
- Go to mybooster.com and click “Sign Up”
- Click “I’m a Parent/Guardian”
- Enter your information and click “Create Account. “
- Search for Terraset
- Enter your student’s name and select their teacher
- Share their page with family & friends
💊 Health Room Medication Pick Up
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization forms may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room (703-390-5610) know if you would like a copy of the forms.
🪙Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Update
On Friday, May 8, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid provided an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget. FCPS receives the majority of its funding from the Fairfax County Government and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Fairfax County Government recently adopted its FY 2027 Budget, and at the funding levels provided, there is currently a $28 million budget gap. In addition, the state budget has not been finalized. At last Thursday's School Board meeting, the superintendent proposed adjustments that would balance the FCPS budget.
Read Dr. Reid’s message to the community for more information on the budget process and budget priorities.
📱 Stay up to Date With the FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app, you can:
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Stay up to date: Get the latest news from FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.
📵New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
🌞Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
🐯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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Tigers on the Town Is Tomorrow: Join us tomorrow from 4-8pm on Wednesday, May 20 at Chipotle (11160 S Lakes Dr). Tell the cashier you are here for the fundraiser or use an online ordering code: NW6W4LY
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Sign Up Now for Tigers on the Run! We are just over 30% to our school fundraising goal with a little over 2 weeks to go! We need your help to get there. Register your student today so they can start collecting pledges. Every registration and donation helps support programs and events for our students, teachers, and school community. Sign up now!
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Volunteers Needed for Grade 4-6 Field Day: We need your help to run fun Field Day stations and the Fun Run on June 9th. Click here to sign up.
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Final PTO “Meeting” at Red’s Table on June 3: All are invited to join us for a year-end celebration and volunteer appreciation event at Red’s Table on June 3 at 6:30pm. Appetizers provided by the PTO!
🏫FCPS News
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
🐾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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Monday, May 25- No School (Memorial Day)
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Tuesday, May 26- No School (Teacher Workday)
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Wednesday, May 27- No School (Eid al-Adha)
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Friday, May 29- Terraset Talent Show @ 6:30 p.m. (TES Cafeteria)
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Tuesday, June 2- Grades K-3 Field Day & Fun Run
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Tuesday, June 9- Grades 4-6 Field Day & Fun Run
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Wednesday, June 17- 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 10:30 a.m. (TES Gym)
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Wednesday, June 17- Last Day of School (2-hr early release)
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