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Dear Terraset Families,
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! Whether you are returning for another incredible year or are joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you as a part of our Tiger Family. This year is especially exciting as Terraset celebrates its 50th anniversary. We will be honoring this milestone throughout the year!
As we approach the start of school, you are likely wondering about class placements, important dates, and logistics for arrival and dismissal. All of this and much more detailed information for the start of the school year is shared below and will be shared at our Open House event on Friday, August 21st:
- 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 and Scouts groups.
Class placement information will arrive separately via eNotify email and text to each individual family on Wednesday 8/19 after 4:30 pm.
We are looking forward to a great year ahead!
Warmly,
Kelly Cosgrove, Acting Principal
Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal
💊Student Medications
If your student requires medication during the school day, you may drop-off medications at Open House on August 21st. If you cannot make this date, medications can be brought to the health room during school hours once the school year begins or by appointment the week of August 17th. To make an appointment to drop off meds please call the health room 703-390-5610 or email krollason@fcps.edu starting 8/13. Elementary students are not permitted to transport medication in backpacks. Please see link for necessary medication forms: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services
🩺Student Health Conditions
If your student has any health conditions that may affect his/her school day, please fill out the Health Information Form on paper and return to school or electronically in SIS ParentVUE.
🚑Emergency Care Card
Please make sure your student's emergency care card (SS/SE 3) is updated for this year. It is important that we have updated information to be able to contact you in case of emergency or transportation issues on the first day.
If you have any questions or concerns about your student's health needs at school, please reach out to our Public Health Nurse, Katie Zinicola, kzinicola@fcps.edu, 571-587-1585.
📝Opt-Out Flier
The 2026-27 Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms flyer is now online. If you wish to opt your child out of any of the activities mentioned in the opt-out booklet, you must complete and return the appropriate forms to your child’s school or online through the Parent Digital Consent system.
💻Digital Resource Consent Form
We want your child to get the most out of their school experience! To open up a world of exciting activities and valuable opportunities, we need your collaboration. Please take a moment at the beginning of the school year to review and provide your consent through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system. Please reach out to Lauren Boyd if you have questions.
🗓️Early Release Wednesdays
The Early Release Wednesdays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early eight times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Wednesdays for many of our families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Wednesdays throughout the school year:
- September 30
- November 18
- January 13
- April 7
👋🏼Arrival & Dismissal
Arrival and dismissal logistics will remain similar to last year. Busses will use the upper (parking lot) loop and Kiss & Ride will use the lower loop. Walkers will enter and exit through door 5.
*Continuing from this year: Exiting the school driveway during student arrival and dismissal will be right turn only. This procedure allows traffic to flow more efficiently to reduce delays for student arrival and departure.
☑️ Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Contact our registrar, Shannon Johnson, if you need an activation code. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. Also, download the new ParentVUE mobile app so you can access your child’s records easily from anywhere!
🧭Understanding Student Rights and Responsibilities Updates: New Universal Grade Matrices for Families
Families are encouraged to review the updated FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document, which explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses in order to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Updates for the 2026-27 school year include new Universal Grade Matrices (UGMs). UGMs are charts that show behavior expectations and school responses by grade level (K-3, 4-8, and 9-12). These at-a-glance resources (in Appendix D of the SR&R) are designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to understand how schools respond to different types of behavior concerns.
Visit the SR&R webpage for more information and to review additional updates to the SR&R for the 2026-27 school year.
🍌Free and Reduced Meals
Parents who wish to apply for free or reduced lunch must complete a new application. Please complete this form so that your students may be eligible for other services. Applications can be done online!
For more information about free and reduced-price meals and the online application form, please click here.
*Please note that this information is NOT automatically shared with the school. If you would like for us to have that, be sure to click the button that allows the school to access your information.
🍕Explore School Meals in the New Menu Platform
Experience an easier way to view your child’s school menus using MealViewer:
- View what is being served each day.
- View the nutritional information for each meal.
- See if any specific allergens are being served.
- Get notified when your student’s favorite meal is being served.
Printable menus are always available on the Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
🍉Cafeteria Information
In order to ensure the safety and security of all students and to manage the limited space effectively, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate parents or guardians for lunch in the cafeteria.
We understand that sharing a meal with your child can be a special experience, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students.
🎈Birthday Treat Policy
On students’ birthdays, they will get to choose from a menu of special “events” for their class. Your child’s teacher will communicate the menu of choices to you in one of their communications soon. This will allow for ALL children to have special birthday celebrations and there will be no worries about food allergies, too much sugar, etc.. Thank you for supporting this new idea by helping your child decide which option they will choose. Please do not send in food or toys for your child’s birthday. Thank you!
🚍New Student ID Cards and Bus Navigation System
FCPS is launching a new bus navigation system, which includes student ID cards for students who ride the bus. Students will use the cards to tap on and off the bus, helping FCPS and families know exactly which students are riding which buses.
Learn more about the new system and how it will improve route efficiency, safety, and transparency with families. Check out the frequently asked questions for families.
🛝PTO Kindergarten Playdates
Please spread the word! 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 19: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
- Saturday, August 22: 11:00am – 12:00pm
🐯PTO News
The PTO is excited to kick off another great school year! We’re here to support our students, teachers, and community through events, programs, and volunteer opportunities. You’ll find short updates from us in every Terragram, but we also encourage you to subscribe to our weekly emails and be sure to read the orange flyers that will come home in Tuesday folders to keep up with everything we do throughout the year.
🏫FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- New Student Device Requirements
- Math Textbooks
- Football Game Safety Measures
🐾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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Wednesday, August 19- Teacher assignments sent via email/text
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Friday, August 21- Open House (Kinder & New Families @ 2:30 p.m., Grades 1-6 @ 3:00 p.m.)
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Monday, August 24- First Day of School
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Wednesday, September 2- Back to School Night @ 6:00-7:30 p.m.
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Friday, September 4- Labor Day (Student Holiday)
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Monday, September 7 - Labor Day (Student Holiday)
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Monday, September 21- Yom Kippur (Student Holiday)
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Wednesday, September 23- Reading Night @ Terraset
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Wednesday, September 30- 3-hour Early Release for Students
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Friday, October 23- South Lakes High School homecoming parade & football game
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