Terra Centre Newsletter 6/1/26

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Adopt a Pilot

Thank You to Our "Adopted" Pilot, Mr. Thornberg

TC Families,

Shout out to our band and strings students this evening for an amazing concert. We appreciate all of your hard work this year as well as out families for all of their support. Thank you to our band director, Mrs. Seifried, and our orchestra directors, Mrs. Krug, and Mr. Mondoloka! We are looking forward to our chorus concert this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Robinson.

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to Southwest Airlines pilot, Marine Corps veteran, and TC parent, Mr. Andrew Thornberg, for volunteering with our 6th graders through the Adopt-a-Pilot program! Mr. Thornberg generously gave his time and expertise over the last few months to lead fantastic, interactive sessions on aviation, geography, and the core "F.L.I.G.H.T." values (Fearlessness, Leadership, Imagination, Gratitude, Honesty, and Tenacity).

Lastly, yearbooks will be distributed on Monday, June 8. Teachers will advise families if students should bring yearbooks back for signatures at their end-of-year class celebration.

Warmly,

Rebecca Gidoni, Principal

Meghan Ehrman, Assistant Principal


TC News & Important Reminders

Looking Ahead to 2026-2027

Open House is Friday, August 21 - 9:00-10:00 a.m.

First Day of School is Monday, August 24

To start planning ahead, visit the FCPS 2026-2027 Calendar.

Medication

Medication Pick-Up

All medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 1:25 on Wednesday, June 17.

  • Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed
  • All medications must be picked up by the parent/guardian
  • Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
  • If your student is enrolled in a summer program sponsored by FCPS, the existing mediation authorization form may be used, but parents will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the mediation and form to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program.
Lost and Found
PreK Applications

 

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 .

Terra Centre Preschool Community Peers Opportunity

If you are interested in the Terra Centre Preschool Community Peers opportunity, please complete the Community Peers Google Form.

Community Peers

Mark Your Calendar

Thursday, June 4:  6:00 p.m. 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


FCPS News

In Case You Missed It

In FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • School Board Adopts Budget
  • Celebrating our Graduates
  • Register for Summer Online Campus

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.