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We had a great time at our Military Family Game Night and Cookie Swap!

Terra Centre Families,

For the current school year, FCPS will be returning to its previous procedure for snow days — there will be no virtual learning days when school is closed due to bad weather. 

During snow days, students may still access Tutor.com, complete any supplemental learning opportunities recommended by their teachers, and view educational programming (available virtually and on public access television channels):

• Elementary school instruction: Red Apple 21.
• Middle school instruction: Channel 25.
• High school instruction: Channel 99.

Eleven snow days are built into the existing FCPS calendar. Eliminating virtual learning days will allow us to maximize students’ in-person learning and provide equitable access to instruction and student services.

As temperatures drop, please be sure to send your children with coats and outerwear to keep them warm for outdoor activities.  Bringing these additional items to and from school means that the Lost & Found is growing!  Please be sure to label your student's items and encourage your child to check the Lost & Found for any missing items. 

Rebecca Gidoni, Principal

Melanie Jewell, Acting Assistant Principal

I want to send a HUGE thank you to our Terra Centre family who came out in full support of our Fall Scholastic Book Fair! We met all of our sales goals, and put so many great books in our kids' hands! Even better, we raised a lot of money for our library which will directly put HUNDREDS of new books on our shelves for EVERYONE to enjoy! Thanks so much to every staff member, student, family, and parent volunteer who played a part! We look forward to seeing you again for our Spring Fair, which will happen the week before Spring Break! Happy Reading! -Allison Petruzzellis, Librarian

Important Information

Winter Break STEM Kits

 

AAP Updates and Reminders

Full time (level IV) referrals are due to Melanie Jewell, [email protected] by December 15. Additionally, you may submit a Parent/Guardian Questionnaire with your referral, both AAP forms can be found here. 

A new AAP Secondary Overview Recording has been added to the Advanced Academics Presentations and Newsletters folder. This presentation provides families with information about gifted services, known in FCPS as “Advanced Academic Programs, or “AAP” in secondary schools.  Additional information will be shared at Robinson’s Curriculum Night being held on January 16th at Robinson Secondary School.

For any questions, please contact  Melanie Jewell, [email protected] or Julie Green, (Robinson Middle) [email protected]  

Military-Connected Youth Process Action Team (MCY PAT) Family Member Application

The charge of the Fairfax County Public Schools Military-Connected Youth Process Action Team is to identify the unique academic, behavioral, and social/emotional needs of military-connected youth and families and ensure faculty and staff are informed and prepared to meet the identified needs; partnering with stakeholders as appropriate.

The MCY PAT would like to include military-connected family members on our team. We encourage you to apply to be a part of our team by completing the application by Friday, December 15, 2023. 

The MCY PAT meets virtually once a month.

 

 

SCA Spirit Week

Mark Your Calendar

Monday, December 11 - Band Concert, 5:30 PM, gym

Monday, December 11 - Strings Concert, 6:15 PM, gym

Friday, December 15 - Full-time AAP Services (Level IV) Referral Deadline

Monday, December 18-Monday, January 1-No School, Winter Break

Resources

☎️ 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.

Quick Links

• All Parents Schoology Course-Terra Centre
• SIS ParentVUE
• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Family Resource Center
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS Cares

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Parent Workshop Overview Tonight, 12/6

 

Workshop Series Brings Loving Solutions to Challenging Behaviors

Are you tired of arguing with your children? Would you like to improve communication and create a space of harmony at home?  If so, you need some Loving Solutions!

Join us on Wednesday, December 6th at 5 p.m. in the Terra Centre Cafeteria to learn more about this exciting 10-week, mostly virtual, family workshop coming to the Robinson pyramid this winter. It’s designed especially for families with strong-willed 5- to 10-year-olds, and, as parents know, this age can be challenging! The creators of Loving Solutions call the program’s workbook “The Manual the Hospital Forgot to Give You,” and it’s packed with effective strategies and tools to support parenting in a positive and loving way.

We hope to see you on December 6th!

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Thank you to Ms. Petruzzellis and all of our amazing volunteers!

Terra Centre Families,

Our fall Scholastic Book Fair was a huge success!  Thank you to Ms. Petruzzellis and all of our volunteers for their hard work.  All of the sales benefit Terra Centre and the library. We appreciate you supporting our school through your shopping.

As a reminder, starting on Monday Mrs. Jewell is now our Acting Assistant Principal while Ms. Lewis is serving as the Acting Educational Specialist, Non-traditional Programs. We are fortunate to have Mrs. Jewell serving in this temporary role. She is familiar with our students and families, and is excited for this opportunity.

Our winter break is fast approaching!  Even with 10 school days left, out teachers and students are staying engaged in academic learning.  We have many exciting activities planned over the next two weeks, and we look forward to seeing you at these events. Please scroll down for more information.

Rebecca Gidoni, Principal

Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal

Melanie Jewell, Acting Assistant Principal

Important Information

Winter Break STEM Kits

 

Parent Workshop

Workshop Series Brings Loving Solutions to Challenging Behaviors

Are you tired of arguing with your children? Would you like to improve communication and create a space of harmony at home?  If so, you need some Loving Solutions!

Join us on Wednesday, December 6th at 5 p.m. in the Terra Centre Cafeteria to learn more about this exciting 10-week, mostly virtual, family workshop coming to the Robinson pyramid this winter. It’s designed especially for families with strong-willed 5- to 10-year-olds, and, as parents know, this age can be challenging! The creators of Loving Solutions call the program’s workbook “The Manual the Hospital Forgot to Give You,” and it’s packed with effective strategies and tools to support parenting in a positive and loving way.

We hope to see you on December 6th!

 

Military Family Game Night/Cookie Swap

Families can sign-up here.

 

SCA Spirit Week

Mark Your Calendar

Friday, November 30 - Book Fair Family Night, 5:30-7:30 PM, library

Monday, December 5 - Military Family Game Night/Cookie Swap, 5:30 PM, cafeteria

Wednesday, December 6 - Loving Solutions Parent Meeting,  6:00 PM, cafeteria

Monday, December 11 - Band Concert, 5:30 PM, gym

Monday, December 11 - Strings Concert, 6:15 PM, gym

Monday, December 18-Monday, January 1-No School, Winter Break

Resources

☎️ 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.

Quick Links

• All Parents Schoology Course-Terra Centre
• SIS ParentVUE
• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Family Resource Center
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS Cares

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Hello Terra Centre Families!

We wanted to remind everyone that the Fall Scholastic Book Fair will be open Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Terra Centre Elementary School Library.  This is an opportunity for kids to shop the Fair with family and friends!  New this year, we have several tables of $3 and $5 book deals so you’re sure to find your next read or a great holiday gift!  All purchases directly benefit our Terra Centre ES Library which allows us to buy hundreds of brand-new library books each year!  We accept cash, credit cards, Scholastic eWallet, and even electronic payments like Apple-, Samsung-, and Google- Pay!  There is also an optional opportunity to visit the “Make a Wish Come True” display where you can grant “book wishes” by selecting and purchasing books from a teacher’s wish list (or gift certificates) for teachers to stock their classroom libraries!  We appreciate your support! 

Thanks,

Allison Petruzzellis

Terra Centre ES Librarian & Scholastic Book Fair Chairperson

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Winter Spirit Wear - On Sale for a Limited Time!!

Based on popular demand, we are now offering (for a limited time) TC Tiger hoodies and beanies! Order soon - the ordering period closes Thursday, November 30th at midnight. Delivery will be before Winter Break!

Hoodies come in youth and adult sizes and cost $35/each; beanies come in a few different styles/colors and cost $20. Hoodies tend to run narrow, so you may want to consider going up a size.

Click here to order your Terra Centre winter wear! Ordering closes at midnight on Thursday, November 30th

 

 

Winter Beanies

Beanies come in a few different styles/colors and cost $20.

 

Adult and Youth Hoodies

Hoodies come in youth and adult sizes and cost $35

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As we enter Thanksgiving Break, we want to let you know how grateful we are for such a supportive community. We are thankful for our families and volunteers and appreciate the generous amount of time given to support the Thanksgiving Lunch and Book Fair. We could not do it without you! We hope you have a restful break with family and friends.

As a reminder, school is closed Wednesday, November 22-Friday, November 24. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, November 27. 

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Winter Spirit Wear - On Sale for a Limited Time!!

Based on popular demand, we are now offering (for a limited time) TC Tiger hoodies and beanies! Order soon - the ordering period closes Thursday, November 30th at midnight. Delivery will be before Winter Break!

Hoodies come in youth and adult sizes and cost $35/each; beanies come in a few different styles/colors and cost $20. Hoodies tend to run narrow, so you may want to consider going up a size.

Click here to order your Terra Centre winter wear! Ordering closes at midnight on Thursday, November 30th

 

 

Winter Beanies

Beanies come in a few different styles/colors and cost $20.

 

Adult and Youth Hoodies

Hoodies come in youth and adult sizes and cost $35

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Congratulations to our Terra Centre teachers nominated for 2023 FCPS Honors! Mrs. Parise and Ms. Downey are Terra Centre finalists!

Terra Centre Families,

You might have heard your student talking about Portrait of a Graduate, or POG. What is POG?  Very simply, POG is FCPS’ commitment to ensuring that all students have the skills to be successful today, tomorrow and in the future. POG is broken down into 5 important attributes:  Communicator, Collaborator, Ethical & Global Citizen, Creative & Critical Thinker, and Goal-Directed & Resilient Individual.  Consider how you, as an adult, use these skills to find success in your life!  

Students use these skills in all school subjects, at home, in the community, with hobbies and interests, in future careers, passions, and relationships.  We’re not focusing on these skills as an extra thing, students will use these skills to learn all content areas in a deeper, more meaningful way.  

How will students focus on these skills?

• Learn about the skills, including what they look and sound like, and why they are important  
• Apply the skills as they learn in their classes 
• Reflect on HOW the skills helped them find success and WHAT they can do to grow

As a reminder, school will be closed from Wednesday, November 22-Friday, November 24. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, November 27. 

Rebecca Gidoni, Principal

Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal

Important Information

Winter Break STEM Kits

 

Parent Workshop

Workshop Series Brings Loving Solutions to Challenging Behaviors

Are you tired of arguing with your children? Would you like to improve communication and create a space of harmony at home?  If so, you need some Loving Solutions!

Join us on Wednesday, December 6th at 5 p.m. in the Terra Centre Cafeteria to learn more about this exciting 10-week, mostly virtual, family workshop coming to the Robinson pyramid this winter. It’s designed especially for families with strong-willed 5- to 10-year-olds, and, as parents know, this age can be challenging! The creators of Loving Solutions call the program’s workbook “The Manual the Hospital Forgot to Give You,” and it’s packed with effective strategies and tools to support parenting in a positive and loving way.

We hope to see you on December 6th!

 

Military Family Game Night/Cookie Swap

 

SCA Spirit Week

 

Fall Scholastic Book Fair

 

If you’re available to lend a hand on any of the days above either during the school day or at our evening event, please sign up using our Sign-Up Genius link! Fall 2023 Book Fair Volunteers

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Petruzzellis at [email protected]

Mark Your Calendar

Native American Heritage Month

National Family Engagement Month

Military Family Appreciation Month

Tuesday, November 21-December 1 - Scholastic Book Fair

Wednesday, November 22-Friday, November 24-No School, Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, November 30 - Book Fair Family Night, 5:30-7:30 PM, library

Monday, December 5 - Military Family Game Night/Cookie Swap, 5:30 PM, cafeteria

Wednesday, December 6 - Loving Solutions Parent Meeting,  6:00 PM, cafeteria

Monday, December 11 - Band Concert, 5:30 PM, gym

Monday, December 11 - Strings Concert, 6:15 PM, gym

Monday, December 18-Monday, January 1-No School, Winter Break

Resources

☎️ 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.

Quick Links

• All Parents Schoology Course-Terra Centre
• SIS ParentVUE
• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Family Resource Center
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS Cares

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Hip, Hip, Hooray!  Stop by Terra Centre on Fri-Yay! Have Thanksgiving lunch with us, drop off a gift card donation, and find all that is lost in the Lost & Found!  See below for details.

 

Thanksgiving Lunch Volunteers Still Needed

Thanksgiving Lunch is on Friday, November 17, and we need additional volunteers to ensure a successful event for students and families.  If you have any availability, please click on the Sign-Up Genius below to sign up for a slot!  Thank you!

Thanksgiving Lunch - Volunteer Sign-Up Genius

Holiday Gift Card Drive

Terra Centre’s Clinical Team is collecting gift cards for families in need this holiday season. We are seeking donations of gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, or Amazon in amounts of $25 or $50. Any amount, however, is much appreciated!

There is a box in the main office where gift cards can be dropped off through Friday, November 17. Feel free to drop cards off at the Thanksgiving Lunch! If you have questions feel free to reach out to counselor Jackye Toth at [email protected] or social worker Laurel Hanlon at [email protected].Thank you for helping those in need this holiday season!

 **All gift card donations will go to Terra Centre families**

Lost & Found Items Donated After Friday

Lost & Found is overflowing!  Check out the pictures below and be sure to stop by and retrieve items by Friday, November 17.  All items will be donated after November 17.

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Attention Terra Centre Community!

Nominations will be open for the Outstanding Employee Awards beginning on Monday, Oct 23, through Wednesday Nov. 15! Please consider completing a nomination form for a Terra Centre Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below. To complete a nomination form, click on the nomination category. Here are the various categories and suggested criteria for nominating an outstanding employee.

 Eligibility and Criteria List for Each School-Based Award 2023-2024

 Outstanding Teacher Nomination

To be eligible for nomination a teacher must:

• Have completed at least three full years of teaching
• Be aware of and in agreement with this nomination

 Nominees must be teachers who:

• Instill in students a desire to learn and achieve
• Understand the individual needs of students, encourage their talents, and foster their self-esteem
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of subject matter and the ability to share it effectively with students
• Foster cooperative relationships and engage with their colleagues and the community
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership
• Foster an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrate keeping equity at the center of their work
• Contribute to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan:
• Student Success
• Caring Culture
• Premier Workforce
• Resource Stewardship

 Outstanding New Teacher

To be eligible for nomination a new teacher must:

• Be within the first 3 years of their teaching career
• Be aware of and in agreement with this nomination

 Nominees must be new teachers who:

• Exhibit superior instructional skills
• Interact exceptionally well with students
• Demonstrate excellent ability to communicate and engage with faculty, staff, parents and the community
• Foster an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrate keeping equity at the center of their work
• Contribute to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan:
• Student Success
• Caring Culture
• Premier Workforce
• Resource Stewardship

 Outstanding Principal

To be eligible for nomination a principal must:

• Currently work as an elementary, middle, secondary or high school principal in FCPS (Assistant or Associate principals are not eligible for this particular award – consider nominating them for Outstanding Leader)
• Have begun their fourth year as a building principal (experience in an acting capacity is not counted)
• Be aware of and in agreement with this nomination

 Nominees must be principals who:

• Manage effectively
• Demonstrate and encourage creativity and innovation
• Foster cooperation between the school and the community
• Maintain a continuing dialogue with students and parents as well as faculty and staff
• Keep abreast of developments in the field of education
• Encourage team spirit
• Demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment
• Continue to play an active role in the classroom
• Foster an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrate keeping equity at the center of their work
• Contribute to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan:
• Student Success
• Caring Culture
• Premier Workforce
• Resource Stewardship

Outstanding Leader (School-Based)

To be eligible for nomination a school-based leader must:

• Currently work as a full-time or part-time Schedule C or School-Based administrator who has completed at least one contracted year of employment with FCPS in this position.
• Be aware of and in agreement with this nomination
• Common positions in this category: Associate Principal, Assistant Principal, Director of Student Services, Director of Student Activities

Nominees should be school-based leaders who:

• Provide a unique and exceptional contribution to FCPS through their work
• Demonstrate commitment and leadership in their field
• Foster cooperative relationships with colleagues and/or the community
• Foster an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrate keeping equity at the center of their work
• Contribute to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan:
• Student Success
• Caring Culture
• Premier Workforce
• Resource Stewardship

 Outstanding Professional Employee (School-Based)

To be eligible for nomination a school-based professional employee must:

• Have completed at least one year of contracted full-time or part-time professional employment in FCPS in their current position
• Currently work as a Schedule-B employee in an FCPS school or center, or in a non-instructional position that supports school leadership
• Be aware of and in agreement with this nomination
• Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist School Counselor, Systems of Support Administrator, Safety and Security Specialist other employee paid as a Resource Teacher who serves in a non-instructional or administrative role in the school

Nominees should be school-based professional employees who:

• Provide a unique and exceptional contribution to FCPS through their work
• Demonstrate commitment and leadership in their field
• Foster cooperative relationships with colleagues and/or the community
• Foster an environment where diversity in all its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrate keeping equity at the center of their work
• Contribute to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan:
• Student Success
• Caring Culture
• Premier Workforce
• Resource Stewardship

Outstanding Operational Employee (School-Based)

To be eligible for nomination, a school-based operational employee must:

• Have completed at least one year of contracted full-time or part-time operational employment in FCPS
• Currently work on the Schedule-A, Schedule-H, or Classroom Instructional Support (CIS) Scale in an FCPS school
• Be aware of and in agreement with this nomination
• Common positions in this category: administrative and office assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, all parent liaisons

Nominees should be school-based operational employees who:

• Provide a unique and exceptional contribution to FCPS through their work
• Demonstrate commitment and leadership in their field
• Foster cooperative relationships with colleagues and/or the community
• Foster an environment where diversity in all its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrate keeping equity at the center of their work
• Contribute to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan:
• Student Success
• Caring Culture
• Premier Workforce
• Resource Stewardship

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Volunteers Needed for Thanksgiving Lunch

We are looking forward to our Thanksgiving Lunch on Friday, November 17, and we need additional volunteers to ensure a successful event for students and families. 

If you have any availability, please click on the Sign-Up Genius below to sign up for a slot!  Thank you!

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We enjoyed honoring our Veterans today with a family breakfast followed by Veterans presentations across all grade levels. 

Terra Centre Families,

November is Family Engagement Month and FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.

Our family liaison, Mrs. Kettner, helps connect families to resources in the community, welcomes families, and helps them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. Mrs. Kettner is at Terra Centre on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Rebecca Gidoni, Principal

Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal

Important Information

Holiday Gift Card Drive

Terra Centre’s Clinical Team is collecting gift cards for families in need this holiday season. We are seeking donations of gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, or Amazon in amounts of $25 or $50. Any amount, however, is much appreciated!

There is a box in the main office where gift cards can be dropped off through Friday, November 17. Feel free to drop cards off at the Thanksgiving Lunch!  The box is labeled “Terra Centre Holiday Gift Card Drive.” If you have questions feel free to reach out to counselor Jackye Toth at [email protected] or social worker Laurel Hanlon at [email protected].Thank you for helping those in need this holiday season!

 **All gift card donations will go to Terra Centre families**

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms, please be sure to return paper forms by Friday, November 17. The electronic form will continue to be available in SIS ParentVUE until January 2024. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.  

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and enter Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Picture Retake Day is Next Monday, November 13

The flyer below has been uploaded to:  All Parents Schoology Course-Terra Centre

If you want a picture retaken, please send the original picture packet back to the photographer on retake picture day. 

 

Lost & Found

Lost & Found is overflowing!  Check out the pictures below and be sure to stop by and retrieve items by Friday, November 17.  All items will be donated after November 17.

 

SCA Spirit Day

 

Thanksgiving Lunch - Friday, November 17

Volunteers are needed!  Please click on the Sign-Up Genius link below to sign up for a slot.  

Thanksgiving Lunch Volunteer Sign Up

Click to create a MySchoolBucks Account: https://www.myschoolbucks.com

Fall Scholastic Book Fair

 

If you’re available to lend a hand on any of the days above either during the school day or at our evening event, please sign up using our Sign-Up Genius link! Fall 2023 Book Fair Volunteers

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Petruzzellis at [email protected]

Thank You Voters! 2023 School Bond Referendum Passed

Thank you to the Fairfax citizens who supported the 2023 Bond Referendum. Roughly 67% of those voting in the 2023 election supported the $435 million bond referendum, continuing a long history of school bond approvals in Fairfax County. 

Stay engaged as we build our future. Keep up-to-date on construction and capital improvements across FCPS by visiting our Capital Improvement Project webpage. 

Resources

☎️ 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.

Mark Your Calendar

Native American Heritage Month

National Family Engagement Month

Military Family Appreciation Month

Monday, November 13 - Picture Retake day

Tuesday, November 14 - Tiger Talk with Administration, Literacy at Home and School, 5:00 PM, cafeteria

Tuesday, November 14 - PTA Meeting, 6:00 PM, cafeteria

Wednesday, November 15 - Parent Coffee for Non-Native English Speakers with Family Liaison, Kate Kettner, 9:00 AM, library

Thursday, November 16 - Fall Chorus Concert, 7:00 PM, gym

Friday, November 17 - Thanksgiving Luncheon

Friday, November 17 - SCA Spirit Day, Positivi"Tee" Day

Tuesday, November 21-December 1 - Scholastic Book Fair

Wednesday, November 22-Friday, November 24-No School, Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, November 30 - Book Fair Family Night, 5:30-7:30 PM, library

Quick Links

• All Parents Schoology Course-Terra Centre
• SIS ParentVUE
• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Family Resource Center
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS Cares

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As a reminder, our Veterans Day breakfast is tomorrow at 8:15 in the Terra Centre cafeteria.  All veterans and active duty members are invited to attend.

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Volunteers Needed for Thanksgiving Lunch

We are looking forward to our Thanksgiving Lunch on Friday, November 17.  Volunteers are needed to ensure a successful event for students and families.  If you have any availability, please click on the Sign-Up Genius below to sign up for a slot!  Thank you!

Thanksgiving Lunch - Volunteer Sign-Up Genius

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The holiday season is fast approaching and Terra Centre wants to support our families in need. Please consider contributing to this worth-while cause so that all of our families can have a wonderful holiday season!

Terra Centre’s Clinical Team is collecting gift cards for families in need this holiday season. We are seeking donations of gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, or Amazon in amounts of $25 or $50. Any amount, however, is much appreciated!

There is a box in the main office where gift cards can be dropped off through Wednesday, NOVEMBER 15. The box is labeled “Terra Centre Holiday Gift Card Drive.” If you have questions feel free to reach out to counselor Jackye Toth at [email protected] or social worker Laurel Hanlon at [email protected].Thank you for helping those in need this holiday season!

 **All gift card donations will go to Terra Centre families**

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Our 3rd annual PTA Pumpkin Drop/Movie night was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who made this event come together. 

Terra Centre Families,

We are excited that our Traditional Thanksgiving Luncheon has returned and will be held on Friday, November 17th. Lunch schedules have changed, so please log on to All Parents Schoology course for times. This event requires lots of support and volunteers. Please consider signing up to help and stay to join your child for lunch. Click on the link to volunteer: Luncheon Volunteer Sign Up

As a reminder, schools are closed for students on Monday, November 6 for a school planning day and Tuesday, November 7 for a teacher workday. We look forward to students returning on Wednesday, November 8. 

Rebecca Gidoni, Principal

Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal

Important Information

Holiday Gift Card Drive

Terra Centre’s Clinical Team is collecting gift cards for families in need this holiday season. We are seeking donations of gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, or Amazon in amounts of $25 or $50. Any amount, however, is much appreciated!

There is a box in the main office where gift cards can be dropped off through Wednesday, NOVEMBER 15. The box is labeled “Terra Centre Holiday Gift Card Drive.” If you have questions feel free to reach out to counselor Jackye Toth at [email protected] or social worker Laurel Hanlon at [email protected].Thank you for helping those in need this holiday season!

 **All gift card donations will go to Terra Centre families**

 

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms [TOMORROW or MONDAY or...]. Please be sure to return paper forms by Friday, November 17. The electronic form will continue to be available in SIS ParentVUE until January 2024. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.  

 

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and enter Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

 

Provide Input on FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

Please join FCPS’ Chief Equity Office for a virtual meeting regarding the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Regulation. The event will be held on Thursday, November 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. You may register at this link.

Your feedback will help ensure that FCPS policies align with the school division’s mission and values. It will also help identify any specific considerations that need to be addressed for the 2024-25 school year. 

Language interpretation will be available in Spanish, Korean, and Arabic. A Certified Deaf Interpreter will be available as well. Get information on the SR&R. 

 

SCA Spirit Day

 

Thanksgiving Day Lunch is Back!

Click to create a MySchoolBucks Account: https://www.myschoolbucks.com

 

Fall Scholastic Book Fair

 

If you’re available to lend a hand on any of the days above either during the school day or at our evening event, please sign up using our Sign-Up Genius link! Fall 2023 Book Fair Volunteers

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Petruzzellis at [email protected]

Resources

☎️ 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.

Mark Your Calendar

Native American Heritage Month

Friday, November 3 - End of the 1st quarter, 2 hour early release for students

Sunday, November 5 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

Monday, November 6 - No School for students, School Planning Day

Tuesday, November 7 - No School for students, Teacher Work Day

Friday, November 10 - Veterans Day Family breakfast, RSVP required

Monday, November 13 - Picture Retake day

Tuesday, November 14 - Tiger Talk with Administration, Literacy at Home and School, 5:00 PM, cafeteria

Tuesday, November 14 - PTA Meeting, 5:30 PM, cafeteria

Thursday, November 16 - Fall Chorus Concert, 7:00 PM, gym

Friday, November 17 - Thanksgiving Luncheon

Friday, November 17 - SCA Spirit Day, Positivi"Tee" Day

Tuesday, November 21-December 1 - Scholastic Book Fair

Wednesday, November 22-Friday, November 24-No School, Thanksgiving Holiday

Quick Links

• All Parents Schoology Course-Terra Centre
• SIS ParentVUE
• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Family Resource Center
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS Cares

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Happening Tonight! Our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Drop and Outdoor Movie Night!!

 

Greetings Terra Centre Community!

Our 3rd Annual Pumpkins, Painting, and Popcorn event is this Thursday, November 2nd! This email has all the details you'll need. This is a major fundraiser for the 6th grade class and the PTA and was a huge hit last year!

The Pumpkin Drop will start at 4:30pm. Pumpkins will be dropped in order as they are brought. There will be a registration card when you deliver your pumpkin if your family wants to name their pumpkin or give it any last words. Adults will be dropping the pumpkins off the roof. Register for your pumpkin to be dropped and pre-order pizza here (pre-registration for pumpkins is recommended, but not required. You must purchase pizza in advance).

Popcorn, cotton candy, and more will be available for purchase! You must pre-order your pizza with the link above. We'll also have spirit wear available to purchase. If your child has completed 10 Acts of Kindness through Raise Craze by Wednesday, they'll get a free Terra Centre bag. If your child has completed 20 Acts of Kindness through Raise Craze by Wednesday, they'll get a free cotton candy at the event! (Please visit the Spirit Wear table to collect your bag and free cotton candy voucher).

The Outdoor Movie will start around 6:30pm. This year, we'll be watching The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG). Families with blankets can sit in the front. If you have a beach chair (low to the ground), feel free to sit in the middle. If you have a big chair, please try to sit toward the back.

Painting: If you signed up for painting, please arrive a few minutes early to your session, and enter/exit through the Preschool doors (out by the basketball courts). Painting will be done in the art room. Be sure to time it so you don't miss your pumpkin getting dropped! If you are in the 6pm session, you'll have to drop your pumpkin before you do painting. 

Bathrooms will be available in the school, but we kindly ask you to be courteous using them. Grown-ups are encouraged to go with their kids into the building. There are adult bathrooms near the office, and "kid-sized" bathrooms further down the hall toward the teacher's lounge.

Looking forward to an exciting event!

Kathryn Luka

TCES PTA President

 

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5th Grade Events Sign up- 5th grade Sign Up

6th Grade Events Sign up- 6th grade Sign Up

RSVP and Photo Submission- Veterans Day Breakfast RSVP

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Our Storybook Pumpkin Showcase is growing every day! We have some great storybook representations-stop by to check them out. 

Terra Centre Families,

We are about halfway through our Raise Craze fundraiser and are already halfway to our goal!!  We have 160 students registered, 352 completed Acts of Kindness, and have raised $12,160 so far!  Our goal is $20,000 and 500 Acts of Kindness. It's not too late to sign up and complete Acts of Kindness. Our fundraiser ends November 1st. Raise Craze

As a reminder, Friday, November 3, is the last day of the first quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Students in K-6 will be dismissed at 1:25 PM. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 6, for a school planning day and Tuesday, November 7, for a teacher workday. We look forward to students returning on Wednesday, November 8. 

Rebecca Gidoni, Principal

Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal

Important Information

Holiday Gift Card Drive

Terra Centre’s Clinical Team is collecting gift cards for families in need this holiday season. We are seeking donations of gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, or Amazon in amounts of $25 or $50. Any amount, however, is much appreciated!

There is a box in the main office where gift cards can be dropped off through Wednesday, NOVEMBER 15. The box is labeled “Terra Centre Holiday Gift Card Drive.” If you have questions feel free to reach out to counselor Jackye Toth at [email protected] or social worker Laurel Hanlon at [email protected].Thank you for helping those in need this holiday season!

 **All gift card donations will go to Terra Centre families**

Trash or Treasure

This year Terra Centre students and families are encouraged to help keep candy wrappers out of the landfill. Help Terra Centre collect empty candy wrappers in our “Trash or Treasure” box in the main entrance of the school. These wrappers will be cleaned, sorted, and specially processed into pellets which can then be reused for many different new plastic products. Let’s help Terra Centre Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle this fall season. (Please only place empty wrappers in the box).

 

PTA Pumpkin Drop and Family Night

 

Veterans Day Breakfast/Events

5th Grade Events Sign up- 5th grade Sign Up

6th Grade Events Sign up- 6th grade Sign Up

RSVP and Photo Submission- Veterans Day Breakfast RSVP

Thanksgiving Day Lunch is Back!

Click to create a MySchoolBucks Account: https://www.myschoolbucks.com

Tips to Help Keep Children Safe 

The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) reminds parents and caregivers that it’s important to talk to your children about safety topics including:

• What parents should know about their children’s plans.
• Having a meeting spot in case of getting separated.
• Establishing safe areas. 
• What to do if you are followed.

Visit the FCPD website for more details on how to discuss safety topics.

FCPS Buildings Benefit All Community Members

In addition to our students and teachers, we estimate millions of visits by students and community members to Fairfax County public schools. Most of the public meeting and recreational facilities available in the county are FCPS facilities. FCPS works with the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and with the Fairfax County Park Authority to ensure that school facilities and athletic fields are available to the public after school hours. 

The 2023 Bond Referendum will be on the ballot in November. Vote on Tuesday, November 7. Learn more about registering to vote.

Resources

☎️ 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.

Mark Your Calendar

Monday, October 16-October 31 - Storybook Pumpkin Showcase

Thursday, November 2 - PTA Pumpkin Drop/Movie Night 4:30 PM

Friday, November 3 - End of the 1st quarter, 2 hour early release for students

Monday, November 6 - No School for students, School Planning Day

Tuesday, November 7 - No School for students, Teacher Work Day

Friday, November 10 - Veterans Day Family breakfast, RSVP required

Friday, November 17 - Thanksgiving Luncheon

Quick Links

• All Parents Schoology Course-Terra Centre
• SIS ParentVUE
• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
• Family Resource Center
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS Cares

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  Terra Centre PTA News for October

Mark your calendars with upcoming October and November events! Last Friday, October 13th, we kicked off our kindness campaign through Raise Craze! This is our biggest annual fundraiser, and it's a unique way for us to raise money for Terra Centre while making an impact in our community. During this fundraiser, students ask friends and family for donations via the online Raise Craze platform, while "paying it forward" by serving others. The funds we raise go toward things like field trips, teaching supplies, digital resources, and charging carts. 

We also have our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Drop and Family Night coming up on November 2nd. Students can watch their pumpkins drop off the roof, do a canvas painting inside (must pre-register for painting), and end the night by watching an outdoor movie. Get all the details on Pumpkins, Paintings, and Popcorn Night here!

Thank you again for everything you do, and looking forward to continuing a great school year! 

-Kathryn Luka

TCES PTA President

Raise Craze

During this fundraiser, students ask friends and family for donations via the online Raise Craze platform, while "paying it forward" by serving others. It's a great way for us to teach our kids the importance of kindness and gratitude while raising much needed funds for things like field trips, teaching supplies, digital resources, and charging stations. Students will spend time serving, not selling!

Sign your child up for Raise Craze here

 

  Pumpkin Drop and Family Night

Our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Drop & Family Night is Thursday, November 2nd! Starting at 4:30pm, students can watch their pumpkins drop off the roof. Bring a lawn chair and blanket to watch an outdoor movie, starting around 6:30. 

Pizza and other food will be available for purchase! Register for your pumpkin to be dropped and pre-order pizza here.

Register for the painting session here 

The Terra Centre PTA is a nonprofit run entirely by volunteers. Our goal is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Learn more here: PTBoard - Terra Centre Elementary PTA

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