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11/09 Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
11/11 Quarter 1 Progress Reports Sent Home
11/18 3-Hours Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
11/19 Thanksgiving / Student Parent Luncheon
(Lunch time, Cafeteria)
11/20 Turkey Trot
Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
Topic: Title I Family School Compact 2026-27
11/25-27 Student Holiday-Thanksgiving (No School)
12/01 Family Science Night and Book Fair
(5:30-7:30pm, Gym/Library/Cafeteria)
12/07 Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
12/09 Interim Reports Sent Home
Winter Band and Strings 5th grade Concert
(5:30pm - 6:30pm, Gym)
12/21-01/01/27 Winter Break (No School)
 As we close out the first quarter, we are incredibly proud of our students for finishing strong! From meaningful learning experiences to memorable schoolwide celebrations, this quarter has been filled with opportunities to grow, connect, and be amazing! Below are last week's amazing events at Annandale Terrace.
Kinder Field Trip
Our Kindergarteners had a wonderful time exploring Miller’s Farm! Students enjoyed a firsthand look at farm life as they met friendly animals and learned how crops grow. Picking pumpkins and taking a tractor hayride made for a memorable day full of laughter and hands-on learning.
4th Grade Field Trip
Our 4th graders had an exciting trip to George Mason University to experience a live performance by the National Symphony Orchestra. Students saw their classroom music concepts brought to life by master musicians in a world-class venue—making for an inspiring day of musical discovery!
Book Character Day
Our students brought their favorite stories to life for Book Character Day! It was wonderful to see so many creative costumes, smiling faces, and excitement throughout the building. What a fun way to celebrate our love of reading!
Educate Fairfax
We are thrilled to announce that Educate Fairfax, the FCPS nonprofit foundation, has officially approved our grant application for the Annandale Terrace Student-Run School Store! Congratulations to Maria Pezzuti on submitting a successful proposal that will bring this exciting hands-on learning opportunity to our students.
Fact Fluency
Our Math Resource Teachers, Maria Pezzuti and Katy Richman, had the exciting opportunity to present to FCPS Elementary Math Resource Teachers on the topic of Fact Fluency. Working closely with the FCPS Math Department, they shared key insights and resources to support math instruction across the division. They did an amazing job and we are super proud of them!
 The Holiday Makers Market fundraiser is now OPEN until Nov 24! Every purchase from the online market supports our school and local artisans, all while checking gifts off your holiday list. ✅ Spread the holiday cheer with these unique, handmade gifts! Remember,15% of all school proceeds will go to support our Annandale Terrace Elementary PTA.❤️ Note: The top-selling class (with the minimum sales of $500) wins a free Craftspace CRAFT PARTY. Rally together and don’t miss out! Browse the Holiday Makers Market here: www.craftspaceva.com/market
Limited early release days for elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2026-27 school year.
Three-hour early release days for our school will include:
- November 18
- January 13
- April 7
K-5 students will be dismissed @12:20pm on 11/18 to allow educators time for planning & training. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship due to the early release. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it. Complete https://forms.gle/MPsaLjGjMpv98EKZ7 as soon as possible for each of your children who are enrolled at ATES no matter you need a childcare or not. Questions? Please call the main office @ 703-658-5600.
 The Family Engagement Committee is sponsoring the Student-Parent Lunch Day on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Parents are invited to have Thanksgiving luncheon with their student during their lunch time. This event is part of increasing family engagement at ATES and providing parents an opportunity to come to the school. The price for lunch is $5.75 for all guests (Free of charge for all students in Annandale Terrace). Please complete this survey (https://forms.gle/E2E3weGq1kRVdAVH9) if you are planning to attend.
Family Engagement Month is a time to remember that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers.
The FCPS Family Academy supports the continued success and well-being of each and every student within the FCPS community. The Academy offers a variety of positive and engaging learning opportunities and meaningful connections to transform the FCPS experience into a welcoming environment for all families.
Join more than 600 families and community members for the Special Education Family Conference on Saturday, November 14 at Hayfield Secondary School.
Visit the FCPS Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn more about the opening panel discussion, the full list of breakout sessions, and the exhibitor hall list.
Still need to register for this year’s conference? Complete the Special Education Family Conference Registration Form to register, request special accommodations, and select language interpretation needs.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the parent that registered the student with FCPS (the ‘enrolling parent’) can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 5th. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
If you choose to use the ParentVUE app, after signing in, click on ‘Online Registration’. From there, find the Impact Aid button on the bottom of the page to continue to the Impact Aid Survey Form. Depending on your phone’s make, model, and settings, these directions may not work. If you are not able to complete the form using the ParentVUE app, please use Google Chrome to complete the survey.
To access the Impact Aid Form from your computer or mobile device, we recommend using Google Chrome.
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Step 1: Log in to Your SIS ParentVUE account or type sisparent.fcps.edu into your Chrome address bar to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter.
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Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.
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Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.
If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.
Social-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life. Participate in a Family Cafe workshop to:
- Understand your child’s Fairfax County SEL Screener results.
- Use the SEL Screener results as a starting point for meaningful conversations at home.
- Support your child’s social and emotional development.
- Build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills together.
Learn practical ways to talk with your child about their social and emotional well-being and support their continued growth at home. Events will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on:
Click on the date to register. Find additional details on the FCPS Family Academy page.
Childcare will be available. Interpretation services are available upon request. For more information, contact the Family and School Partnerships office at 703-204-4300 or FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu.
Annandale Terrace Elementary is a Title I school within Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) that utilizes the Title I grant to improve student achievement and help all students meet the objectives of the FCPS Program of Studies and the Virginia Standards of Learning. A partnership with families is essential to meeting this goal.
Under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, schools that receive Title I funds are expected to collaborate with families to develop and maintain a parent and family engagement policy that describes the school’s approach to involve families in students’ learning and includes a compact expressing the partnerships among staff, caregivers, and students to reach high academic goals for every student.
Title 1 Compact view is scheduled during our Parent Coffee on November 20, 2026. Please preview the compact via: Title I Family School Compact 2026-27 - ANTE.pdf
 For the school year 2026-2027, ATES is hosting a free event for our students and families courtesy of The Children’s Science Center www.thechildrenssciencecenter.org. The Mobile Science Lab will bring fun experiments and activities designed to excite our students about science! It is completely free because we are a Title 1 school, however 30 volunteers are needed to run the activities. Please consider volunteering your time and/or pass this on to someone who’d like to volunteer. Children’s Science Center brings all the materials, displays and activities. Volunteers just set up, read their volunteer packet (you receive this a week in advance), run the activity table, and go home when finished.
Volunteer Requirements: Adults (teachers, spouses, friends, community members, etc.) or high school students in grades 11 and 12 (Community service hours given for high school students).
When: Tuesday, December 1st
Place: Gym @ Annandale Terrace Elementary School
Time: 5:15-7:45 p.m. (This time includes set up/clean up. The actual family program is from 6:00-7:30 p.m.)
RSVP by Wednesday, November 11th by completing this Volunteer Sign-up Form (https://forms.gle/cBfYx3QWGgouo1gG6). For any questions, please email Cindy Rogers via cindy.rogers@fcps.edu.
 Enjoy a fun-filled Book Fair evening with family and friends while supporting literacy and education during the FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT and BOOKFAIR on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2026 from 5:30-7:30pm.To make the Book Fair a success, we need parent volunteers! Please sign up in the Parent Center, or email the Librarian Assistant,
Ms. Becky Powers at BLPowers@fcps.edu or call 703-658-5600. You may also contact Ms. Powers if you wish to donate money to help students who cannot afford to purchase a book.
SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable for students and parents during end-of-quarter updates through Monday, November 9, at 9 a.m.
Maintain Access to Your Child’s Grades and Assignments: Download the New ParentVUE App
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, view ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
Some families may be looking for additional resources to help support their child’s academic success. The Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of FCPS employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to hire as a tutor. This list is a resource offered by the FRC, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with the tutors. This list is not approved by FCPS and is only meant as a resource to families.
 A free health fair offering a variety of services, information, and resources for Mason residents including flu vaccines, hearing and vision screenings, child dental screenings, HIV tests, Hepatitis C tests, and more.
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Date: Saturday, November 14th, from 9am-12pm
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Location: James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042)
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome!
The event will take place Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School. Click the date to register. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Join us for a series of family-friendly webinars designed to help you understand reading assessments, reading plans, and ways to support your child at home. Learn what assessment results mean, how reading plans guide instruction, and practical strategies to strengthen decoding, language, comprehension, and literacy skills, including support for multilingual learners.
- December 15, 2026: What Is a Reading Plan?
- February 19, 2027: How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
- May 14, 2027: Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer
Register for the Literacy Webinar Series.
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that time, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, visit ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
All family members and caregivers are invited to attend monthly Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Family Training to learn how to support and teach students with autism and related disorders. No registration is needed.
Virtual trainings take place at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Join the session. Upcoming topics include:
- Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home on Wednesday, November 18.
- Toilet Training on Wednesday, December 9.
- Managing Challenging Behaviors at Home on Wednesday, January 13.
- Communication: a Foundation for Independence on Wednesday, February 10.
Visit the ABA webpage for a full list of classes. Need an interpreter? Contact Stephanie Watkins two weeks before the training at 571-423-4110 or sawatkins@fcps.edu.
 Annandale High School's PTSA will be hosting a Holiday Market on Sunday, November 15th from 10:00am-4:00pm. Join them if you are interested.
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
 Please visit www.campussurvivalkits.com/ates to shop ATES customized apparel. A portion of all sales benefits the Annandale Terrace PTA — support your school while you shop!
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- SAT School Day Results
- Family Engagement Opportunities
- SIS Quarterly Outage
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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