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Dear Terraset Families,
We hope everyone is having a great summer! While our staff and students have been enjoying their time off, we have been working hard to get another fabulous school year ready for you. If you are ready to start thinking about the next school year, there are a few dates you can put on your calendar.
Kindergarten Playdates
All incoming kindergarten families are invited to come play and meet new friends on the Terraset playground. The Kona Ice truck will be there too, so you can get a cool treat while you play.
- Wednesday, August 5: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
- Wednesday, August 12: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
- Wednesday, August 19: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
- Saturday, August 22: 10:00am – 11:00am
Friday, August 21st: Open House
- 2:30-3:00pm: Kindergarteners and Students new to Terraset
- 3:00-4:00pm: Grades 1-6
- **Preschool students will hear directly from teachers about their individual Open House days and times.
This fun event is where you will meet your child’s teacher, see our classrooms, and connect with other families and community groups such as our Parent Teacher Organization, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts. Class placement information will arrive separately via eNotify email and text to each individual family a few days prior to Open House.
Monday, August 24th: First Day of School
Wednesday, September 2nd: Back to School Night
We are looking forward to a great year ahead!
Warmly,
Kelly Cosgrove, Acting Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
📖Catch Your Child Reading!
Summer reading can make a big difference in your child’s academic development! Reading should be fun and relaxing, or exciting, for our students! This summer, catch your child reading anywhere… on vacation, in a car, at the breakfast table, leaning against a tree, on a boat, in a special place, outside, inside, anywhere!
Use this link to upload your photo. We will create a summer reading photo wall to greet our Terraset readers when they come to school in August.
🎒Updated Cellphone Policy: No Phones or Devices
Senate Bill 108 is a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1. It requires that all schools in the state follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy and prohibit cellphone possession and use for the entire school day. The updated FCPS Cellphone Policy aligns with this law, which means high school students are no longer able to use cellphones, cellphone accessories, or smart devices (like smart glasses, earbuds, headsets, and other items connected to the phone) during lunchtime.
Across all grade levels, cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (like a smartwatch) must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day, too. Personal devices that connect to a cellphone or cellphone accessory or operate as a smart device must also follow the FCPS Cellphone Policy.
This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. However, school-issued devices must be used in accordance with FCPS Regulation 6410, Acceptable Use Policy, which allows the use of school-issued devices for educational purposes. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
🍉Apply Today for Free and Reduced-Price Meals!
According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Studies show that students who eat both school breakfast and lunch tend to have healthier diets than those who don't participate in school meals.
Families who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals can receive breakfast and lunch for their students at no cost or at a reduced cost. This includes more than one-third of FCPS students. Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM) application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits.
The application for FRM is now available for the 2026-27 school year. Students who were approved for FRM last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should reapply as soon as possible so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
Access the application and view criteria and up-to-date information on the FRM webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
Meals for Students Available Through August 21
No-cost meals will be provided to students on a first-come, first-served basis through Friday, August 21, at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on site while eating their meals.
📱Download the FCPS App Today!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep you connected and informed, directly from your smartphone. Download the FCPS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
With the app, you can:
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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 each school day.
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Tap to contact. Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Stay up to date. Get the latest news from FCPS.
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Access key links. Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
No need to log in, just download and go! Learn more about the FCPS mobile app.
🚌New Student ID Cards Coming This Fall
This fall, every FCPS student will receive a student identification (ID) card as part of a divisionwide effort to modernize school transportation, improve communication with families, and strengthen student safety while traveling to and from school.
Every student who rides the school bus will need to tap on and tap off the bus every day using their new student ID card. Families can help by reinforcing this new habit with their child.
All students at our school will need to wear their student ID cards throughout the school day. We will be handing out the new student ID cards the first few weeks of school. More details will be shared soon.
Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
📱New ParentVUE Mobile App
On Tuesday, July 28, a new ParentVUE mobile app will become available in the Apple and Google app stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app will remain active for about six months. Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature.
Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. Parents needing assistance should submit a Parent Support Request.
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