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TC Families,
What an incredible school year it has been! As we wrap up these final days, we are filled with immense gratitude for our wonderful students, our dedicated staff, and our incredibly supportive community.
Check out the pictures of our favorite highlights from the final weeks of school:
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Celebrating our 6th graders at their promotion ceremony!
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Watching the Lamb Mowers during their visit to TC as they help us with the removal of invasive vines on school property.
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Cheering on our youngest learners during the Kindergarten Alphabet Parade.
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Cozying up to read in a "tent" for Camping Day!
All of our grade levels have had their end of year celebrations over the last week and it would not have been possible without the help of our families. Thank you to all of our parent volunteers who gave their time and energy to to celebrate the year with us. We appreciate you more than words can say.
🗓️ Important End-of-Year Reminders:
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Preschool Families: Happy Summer! Today is the final day of school for all preschool students.
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K-6 Families: Tomorrow is the last day of school! Please note that we have an Early Dismissal at 1:25 PM.
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Report Cards: Keep an eye out, as report cards will be sent home tomorrow with your students.
As you look ahead to the break, please scroll down to find upcoming dates for the 26-27 school year and the link to next year's school supply lists so you can stay ahead of the game.
We wish you all a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer. Disconnect, recharge, and enjoy time with your families. We can't wait to see your smiling faces in the fall!
Warmest regards,
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Meghan Ehrman, Assistant Principal
TC News & Important Reminders
Terra Centre summer office hours are 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. If you need to register a student, please call 703-249-1400 to make an appointment.
Staff Updates
Happy Retirement:
Farewell to Staff Moving on to New Adventures:
- Cassie Ivey - Transferring to a School Closer to Home
- Chris Kidd - Moving on to New Adventures
- Diane Morris - Moving on to New Adventures
- Lily Olsen - Moving to Germany
- Jen Parise - Transferring to Lake Braddock SS
- Pamela Roldan - Transferring to a School Closer to Home
Current Staff with New Positions at Terra Centre:
- Brooke Allan - Moving from Special Education to 1st Grade
- Emily Owen - Moving from Preschool to K-6 Special Education
Welcome to Our New Staff:
- Melanie Cruz - 5th Grade Teacher
- Catie DeFlumeri - Special Education Teacher
- Kerly Diaz - Preschool Special Education Teacher
- Caren Hunter - Special Education Teacher
- Min Zhu - Preschool Special Education Teacher
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Mark Your Calendar for 2026-2027
Open House for Preschool - 6th Grade
Friday, August 21 9:00-10:00 a.m.
First Day of School
Monday, August 24
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Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number of days has been reduced from eight to four.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Please view the dates for our school’s early release Wednesdays below:
- October 21
- December 2
- February 10
- May 5
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays.
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.
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Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday, June 16: Preschool Last Day of School (PreK/ECIP, ECCB, PAC)
Wednesday, June 17: K-6 Last Day of School - 1:25 Dismissal
Friday, August 21: - 9:00-10:00 Open House for Preschool - 6th Grade
Monday, August 24: First Day of School
To start planning ahead for next year's holidays breaks, and observations, visit the FCPS 2026-2027 Calendar.
PTA News
PTA Website
FCPS News
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.
Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.
Summer Learning Resources
FCPS Summer Learning Resources are now available for students and families. Resources are organized by grade level and provide opportunities for students to review previously taught concepts, practice skills, and explore new ideas throughout the summer.
Families can access the resources at any time as one of many ways to support continued learning and engagement over the summer.
Additional resources will continue to be added throughout June.
Scroll Smart. Post Smart. Stay Safe.
The Fairfax County Police Department encourages teens and parents to stay informed, have open conversations about digital safety, and practice smart online habits throughout the summer months. Read recommendations to stay safe online this summer.
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.
Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay Connected
On Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.”
The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact Valerie Sollers at 703-249-1400 or vasollers@fcps.edu to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.
All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.
For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.
In Case You Missed It
In FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Graduates
- Early Release Days for Next Year
- SAT School Day Accommodations
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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