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Thank you Robinson Band, Orchestra, and Chorus for performing for our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students!

Terra Centre Families,

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7000 with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays. 

As a reminder, Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2 are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends

Please scroll down to review important information and reminders.

Rebecca Gidoni, Principal

Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal

Important Reminders

Cell Phone/Smart Watch Policy

As a reminder, below is the FCPS policy on Smart Watches and Cell Phones in elementary school. The following will be enforced at Terra Centre:

• Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Cell phones may be used on campus before and after school only.
• Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
• Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms unless there is a medical necessity or emergency.
• With the approval of the principal or their designee, teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool; however, one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs.

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?

Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

Mark Your Calendar

Friday, August 30th-Monday, September 2nd: Holiday (Labor Day Break)

Tuesday, September 10th: PreK-6th Back To School Night for Parents and Caregivers:

• Session 1: 6:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
• Session 2: 6:45 p.m.- 7:15 p.m. (repeat of session 1)

Tuesday, September 17th:  Advanced Academics Overview and PTA Meeting

• 5:00 p.m. Advanced Academics Overview for Families (Cafeteria)
• 6:00 p.m. PTA Meeting (Cafeteria

Monday, September 23rd: 3 hour early release for K-6th grade students

• 12:25 PM dismissal time

Quick Links

• Temporary Dismissal Change form
• All Parents Schoology Course-Terra Centre
• SIS ParentVUE
• 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
• Family Resource Center
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS Cares

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.

6000 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke VA 22015  |  Phone: 703.249.1400
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Terra Centre Families,

The first day of school is always a special moment filled with anticipation, energy, and a renewed sense of purpose. Our dedicated TC Staff worked to create a supportive and engaging learning environment for your children and from all the interactions we saw, everyone settled in nicely!

This year, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere where every student feels valued and inspired and we look forward to partnering with you to support your child's journey.

Please scroll down to review important information and reminders.

Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal

Important Reminders

As shared in Back to School Updates and First Day Reminders, there are new procedures for arrival and dismissal because Terra Centre will no longer be using Pick-Up Patrol.

Dismissal Changes

• A Dismissal Change Form is available to report a temporary change in your student's dismissal routine. 
• All online requests should be made by 2:00 p.m.  For any changes or emergencies after 2:00 pm, please contact the office at 703-249-1400.
• If you have multiple Terra Centre students for whom this change applies, you must complete this form for each child. 
• Permanent dismissal changes must be reported to your student's teacher by email.
• Early Dismissals -  If picking your student up early, you must do so by 3:00 PM. Please remember that the parking lot is closed 8:20-8:40 AM and 3:15-3:45 PM.

Kiss & Ride

All students in FCPS are either designated as bus riders or walkers.  Kiss & Ride is a courtesy service that we provide for parents.  Please follow the guidelines below if you choose to drive your child to and from school.

• If you are utilizing Kiss & Ride this school year to drop off or pick up your child, please complete the Kiss and Ride form.
  • This does not apply to students attending daycare centers.
  • This does not apply to temporary changes in dismissal.
• Kiss & Ride families will receive 2 numbered car tags to support student pick up at dismissal.
• Kiss & Ride is open 8:25-8:40 in the morning and 3:25-3:40 in the afternoon.   
• If you arrive after 8:40 and Kiss & Ride is closed, you must park in the main parking lot and accompany your child to the main office.

Terra Centre News You Choose

Terra Centre updates are sent weekly. Always stay up to date with what’s happening at Terra Centre Elementary with News You Choose!  Sign Up Here!

Additionally, Terra Centre Updates are always available on our website (click here).  To view the complete broadcast with pictures, click on “View it as a Webpage” after the page opens.

Mark Your Calendar

Friday, August 30th-Monday, September 2nd: Holiday (Labor Day Break)

Tuesday, September 10th: PreK-6th Back To School Night for Parents and Caregivers:

• Session 1: 6:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
• Session 2: 6:45 p.m.- 7:15 p.m. (repeat of session 1)

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
• 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
• Family Resource Center
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS Cares

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Terra Centre Families,

We are looking forward to the first day of school on Monday and welcoming students for the 2024-2025 school year! Thank you to all our families for attending open house. It was great to see new and returning students.

Thank you to our staff for transforming our learning spaces into welcoming environments. Special thanks to our incredible PTA for their support in welcoming staff back with a delicious breakfast and facilitating the delivery of our pre-ordered EduKits.

Please scroll down to review important first day and back to school information.

See you Monday!
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal

TCES First Day of School Information

• First Day of School for Elementary Students
  • K-6th Grade - Monday, August 19
• First Day of School for Early Childhood Students 
  • PAC - August 19, 2024
  • ECIP (PreK) - August 26, 2024
  • ECCB (AM and PM) - August 26, 2024
• School hours for students:  8:40 – 3:25
• It is recommended that your child come to school on the first day the same way he or she will typically be coming to school.  
• On the First Day of School, doors will open at 8:25 (usually 8:30).
• Families are welcome to escort their child to class on the first day of school.
• Attending family members will bring child to the classroom door and refrain from entering the classroom.
• Please take pictures in advance of entering the school building.
• Families must exit promptly by 8:40 when the tardy bell rings.

Share Your First Day of School Photos

Parents/caregivers, students, and staff members are invited to share their favorite pictures and videos from the first day of school on FCPS Facebook and Instagram. Follow the fun with the hashtag #FirstDayFairfax!

Mark Your Calendar

Holidays (Labor Day Break): August 30 – September 2

Back To School Night for Parents and Caregivers: September 10, 6:00-6:30 PM; 6:45-7:15 PM (repeat of session 1)

Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.

24-25 Terra Centre School Hours & Information

Main Office Hours

M – F

8:00 – 4:00 

All K-6 Students

M - F

8:40 – 3:25

PAC Students

M, W

T, Th, F

8:40 – 12:00

8:40 – 3:25

ECCB - AM Preschool

M - F

8:40 – 12:00

ECCB - PM Preschool

M - F

12:05 – 3:25

ECIP Full-Day Preschool 

M - F

8:40 – 3:25

 

Main Office Phone Number

703-249-1400

Health Room Phone Number

703-249-1410

Dismissal Changes

Coming soon! There will be a new form on the Terra Centre website to report changes in dismissal, which is replacing Pick-Up Patrol. Until the official launch, dismissal changes should be emailed to Sandra Ammar at [email protected] and Valerie Sollers at [email protected].

Report an Absence

Parents and caregivers have the option to submit their student’s attendance directly through ParentVUE starting the first day of school, August 19, 2024.  ParentVUE offers a more secure and reliable platform for managing students' attendance information.  How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Alternatively, families may call the Terra Centre Attendance Line at 703-249-1414 or email: [email protected]

Cell Phone Policy

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy Keeping cell phones and smart devices (watches) off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at 703-249-1400.

Student Arrival-Dismissal-Transportation

Students are considered bus riders or walkers. Kiss and Ride is a courtesy service. We encourage all families to use their designated transportation.

ARRIVAL:

Students may not be dropped off before 8:30 a.m. There is NO supervision prior.

• Parking Lot is closed 8:20-8:40
• At 8:30 a.m. students may walk to their classroom.
• Students arriving after 8:40 a.m. are tardy and will need to be walked in by their parent to sign in at the main office (Door 1). 

DISMISSAL:

• Parking Lot is closed 3:15-3:45
• Dismissal begins at 3:25 pm.
• All preschool and kindergarten students must be met by an adult
• Kiss and ride is organized by numbers assigned to families.
  • Complete the Kiss and Ride form to be assigned a number and receive a car tag. 

STUDENT ENTRY/EXIT DOORS:

• Door 1 
• Bus Riders Preschool - 6th grade
• Walkers 1st-6th grade
• Gym
• Preschool and Kindergarten Walkers
• Door 8 
• Kiss and Ride Preschool - 6th grade

Walkers

If your child will be walking to school, we encourage you to walk with him or her to ensure familiarity with the route.  Walkers must use designated paths or sidewalks.

Bus Riders

We recommend having your child ride the bus on the first day of school when extra provisions are in place to help students learn bus routines and bus numbers. 

• Bus stops and route information are available on ParentVUE.
• Arrive at the bus stop 5 – 10 minutes early.
• In the afternoon, buses will typically depart school at 3:30 p.m.
• Preschool and kindergarten students must be met at the bus stop each afternoon by a parent, parent designee, or a responsible middle school or older sibling. That person must ask for the child by name at the door of the bus. Otherwise, the student will be returned to the main office at Terra Centre.
• For more information about bus transportation, visit the FCPS Transportation webpage.
• If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report.
• Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7000 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 
• To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. 

Kiss & Ride

All students in FCPS are either designated as bus riders or walkers.  Kiss & Ride is a courtesy service that we provide for parents.  Please follow the guidelines below if you choose to drive your child to and from school.

• If you are interested in using Kiss and Ride this year to drop off or pick up your child, please complete the Kiss and Ride form. Kiss and Riders will receive numbered car tags to support student pick up at dismissal.

• Use the Kiss and Ride lane on Burke Centre Parkway, rather than neighborhood streets.  This helps to ensure the safety of all students, including our student walkers who are utilizing the paths and streets behind the school.  
• Kiss & Ride is open 8:25-8:40 in the morning and 3:25-3:40 in the afternoon.   
• All car riders must be dropped off and picked up in the Kiss & Ride lane during arrival/dismissal. Parents must stay in the car and children must exit on the right side of the vehicle (closest to the curb).
• If you arrive after 8:40 and Kiss & Ride is closed, you must park in the main parking lot and accompany your child to the main office.
• When entering Kiss & Ride, please follow Marshall Pond Road to Pond Spice Lane to Burke Centre Parkway and follow the entire loop to exit on to Burke Centre Parkway. 
  • Please avoid U-turns at the intersection of Pond Spice Lane and Burke Centre Parkway. 

Back to School Tasks - ACTION REQUIRED Limited Early Release Mondays - RESPONSE REQUIRED

Mark your calendar for Limited Early Release Mondays in the 24-25 school year. Students will release 3 hours early on the following Mondays:

• September 23
• October 28
• November 25
• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/ZX5JmxoykBz4rN9T9 by Monday, August 19th for each of your children who are enrolled at Terra Centre Elementary.  The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms.

Online Verification Update (OVU) 

The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is available in ParentVue.  Please log in to ParentVue to verify your student’s emergency contact information.  Instructions and detailed information are available at the following sites: SIS ParentVUE Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet.

Parents should contact the school directly for data corrections that they are not able to update or submit a Parent Support Request ticket for technical assistance in ParentVUE.

Parent Digital Consent

Student consent forms currently on ParentVUE were moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC).

Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. School staff will have access to view consent status and edit consent with permission from the family.

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent 

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.

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We look forward to seeing families on Friday, August 16th from 9:00-10:30 for our Open House. This is a great time to meet your child's teacher, drop off school supplies, join the PTA, and reconnect with friends. We are encouraging families to walk or carpool as parking will be limited. 

Mark Your Calendar

Welcome Email from Classroom Teacher: August 13, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Open House for Families - PreK - 6th Grade: August 16, 9:00-10:30 AM

School Begins - First Day of School: August 19, 8:40 AM - 3:25 PM (doors open at 8:30 AM)

Holidays (Labor Day Break): August 30 – September 2

Back To School Night for Parents and Caregivers: September 10, Session 1 is 6:00-6:30 PM; Session 2 is 6:45-7:15 PM (repeat of session 1)

Back to School - ACTION REQUIRED Kiss and Ride Sign Up

As we welcome students back to Terra Centre ES, we want to ensure the safe arrival and departure of each child. Terra Centre ES has a courtesy Kiss & Ride which is designed as a safe place for adults in private vehicles to load and unload children. With the cooperation of all drivers, we will be able to provide an efficient and safe transfer of children.

If you are interested in using Kiss and Ride this year to drop off or pick up your child, please complete the Kiss and Ride form. Kiss and Riders will receive car tags to support student pick up at dismissal.

Limited Early Release Mondays - RESPONSE REQUIRED

Mark your calendar for Limited Early Release Mondays in the 24-25 school year. Students will release 3 hours early on the following Mondays:

• September 23
• October 28
• November 25
• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/ZX5JmxoykBz4rN9T9 by Monday, August 19th for each of your children who are enrolled at Terra Centre Elementary.  The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms.

Online Verification Update (OVU) 

The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is available in ParentVue.  Please log in to ParentVue to verify your student’s emergency contact information.  Instructions and detailed information are available at the following sites: SIS ParentVUE Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet.

Parents should contact the school directly for data corrections that they are not able to update or submit a Parent Support Request ticket for technical assistance in ParentVUE.

Parent Digital Consent

Student consent forms currently on ParentVUE were moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC).

Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. School staff will have access to view consent status and edit consent with permission from the family.

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent 

Back to School Information Health Room Updates

If medication must be administered during the school day, please follow the guidelines established in the current version of Regulation 2102. Complete and submit the FCPS medication authorization forms annually, as applicable:

• Medication Authorization (SS/SE-63)
• Authorization for Anaphylaxis Action Plan (SS/SE-64) (updated4/24) for epinephrine
• Authorization for Virginia Asthma Action Plan (SS/SE-65) (updated 4/24) for asthma rescue medication.

Provide the school with properly labeled containers (your pharmacist will usually provide an extra container if requested). Only a 30-day supply of prescription medication should be brought into school at a time. It is the parent/guardian's responsibility to bring additional refills, if needed, to the school. Medications must be transported to and from school by a parent/guardian. 

Medication Drop-Off: Parents may bring in their child's medications during Open House on Friday, August 16 from 9:00-10:30, or starting on August 13, parents may call the health room at 703-249-1410 to make an appointment to drop off medication.

Student Arrival/Dismissal

Students are considered bus riders or walkers. Kiss and Ride is a courtesy service. We encourage all families to use their designated transportation.

ARRIVAL:

Students may not be dropped off before 8:30 a.m. There is NO supervision prior.

• At 8:30 a.m. students may walk to their classroom.
• Students arriving after 8:40 a.m. are tardy and will need to be walked in by their parent to sign in at the main office (Door 1). 

DISMISSAL:

• All preschool and kindergarten students must be met by an adult
• Kiss and ride is organized by numbers assigned to families.
  • Complete the Kiss and Ride form to be assigned a number and receive a car tag. 

STUDENT ENTRY/EXIT DOORS:

• Door 1 
• Bus Riders Preschool - 6th grade
• Walkers 1st-6th grade
• Gym
• Preschool and Kindergarten Walkers
• Door 8 
• Kiss and Ride Preschool-6th grade

Bell Schedule

24-25 Terra Centre Bell Schedule Click here for the pdf version.

All K-6 Students

M - F

8:40 – 3:25

PAC Students

M, W

T, Th, F

8:40 – 12:00

8:40 – 3:25

ECCB - AM Preschool

M - F

8:40 – 12:00

ECCB - PM Preschool

M - F

12:05 – 3:25

ECIP Full-Day Preschool 

M - F

8:40 – 3:25

 

Options for Reporting a Full-Day or Partial-Day Absence 

Attendance Reporting in ParentVUE for 2024-25 School Year
FCPS is excited to announce an important update beginning with the start of the 2024-25 school year.  Parents and caregivers will have the option to submit their student’s attendance directly through ParentVUE starting the first day of school, August 19, 2024.  ParentVUE offers a more secure and reliable platform for managing students' attendance information.  How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Alternatively, families may call the Terra Centre Attendance Line at 703-249-1414 or email: [email protected]

School Year Calendar

Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.

Academics

Find out what your child will learn throughout the school year by reviewing the FCPS' Elementary Academics by Grade Level.

School Supplies

Visit the Terra Centre website for School Supply Lists

Community Flyer Distribution

Terra Centre Elementary School offers the opportunity for nonprofit organizations to make their materials available to students and parents. Fliers will be sent home in student’s backpacks. Fliers, sorted into 24 groups of 30, need to be at the school by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday before the below date.

• September 20
• May 16

Moved? No Longer at TCES?

You can update your Terra Centre Weekly Updates communication preferences here.

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Terra Centre Families,

As summer winds down, we are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms on Monday, August 19th! Our dedicated staff have been hard at work preparing indoor and outdoor spaces, and we have to say our building looks amazing! 

Teachers will be emailing class assignments at the end of the day on Tuesday, August 13th. Please scroll down to view important Back to School information, events, and tasks.

We look forward to seeing our new and returning TC Tigers very soon!

Rebeca Gidoni, Principal

Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal

Terra Centre By the Numbers

2023-2024 Year-End Report 

We wanted to highlight some of the numerous celebrations from the 2023-24 school year, showcasing the hard work and achievements of our students and staff!

• 94% SOL Reading Achievement
• 93% SOL Math Achievement  
• 91% SOL Science Achievement  (+7% from previous year)
• Chronic Absenteeism  - 5.5% YTD Chronic Absenteeism (-2.9% from previous year)
• Family Engagement Survey - 99% of parents reported that their child feels respected at TCES and 98% of parents reported feeling respected. N=117
• Family Engagement Survey - 97% of parents reported that there is at least one caring adult at the school that their child trusts. (+3% from previous year).  N=117
• Family Engagement Survey - 95% of parents reported feeling welcome at TCES (+2% from previous year).  N=117
• Family Engagement Survey - 95% of parents reported the school welcomes families of different backgrounds and cultures (+2% from previous year).  N=117

Back to School Events

Open House - PreK-6th Grade

Friday, August 16th, 9:00-10:30

Families are invited to stop in and visit classrooms, meet the teachers, drop off school supplies, join the PTA, and meet friends.

Back to School Night - PreK-6th Grade

Tuesday, September 10th

• Session 1 - 6:00-6:30
• Session 2 - 6:45-7:15 (Repeat of Session 1)

Parents and caregivers are invited to visit classrooms and learn more about the 24-25 school year.

Back to School Information

24-25 Terra Centre Bell Schedule Click here for the pdf version.

All K-6 Students

M - F

8:40 – 3:25

PAC Students

M, W

T, Th, F

8:40 – 12:00

8:40 – 3:25

ECCB - AM Preschool

M - F

8:40 – 12:00

ECCB - PM Preschool

M - F

12:05 – 3:25

ECIP Full-Day Preschool 

M - F

8:40 – 3:25

 

School Supplies

Visit the Terra Centre website for School Supply Lists

School Year Calendar

Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:

• Days marked with a blue “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
• Days marked with an orange “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days. 
• Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff.
• Note: Some holidays and observances, such as Eid al-Fitr, may shift and the calendar may be adjusted.

Limited Early Release Mondays

Mark your calendar for Limited Early Release Mondays in the 24-25 school year. Students will release 3 hours early on the following Mondays:

• September 23
• October 28
• November 25
• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form:  https://forms.gle/ZX5JmxoykBz4rN9T9 by Monday, August 19th for each of your children who are enrolled at Terra Centre Elementary.  The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms.

Back to School Tasks

Before the first day, make sure you have completed the following: 

Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE 

Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact the school registrar [add contact info] if you need a code. 

Once you have activated a SIS 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 SIS ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. 

Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. 

Update Your Contact Information

To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers and/or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.

Update Immunizations and Records

Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy. Please log in to SIS ParentVUE to see what immunizations your child has recorded. 

Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia as soon as possible. If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services.

Remember to request your child’s immunization record and bring that to the school’s front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website. 

Prepare for Meals at School 

Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meals benefits. School breakfast for students costs $1.75. Lunch is $3.25 for elementary students and $3.50 for middle, secondary, and high school students. 

The best way to purchase meals and additional food items is to use MySchoolBucks. If you have not already, set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today. 

MySchoolBucks accounts can be set up to add money to the account automatically as needed, and families with multiple children can use the same MySchoolBucks account. 

• Apply for Free and Reduced-Priced Meals The application for free and reduced-priced meals is now available for the 2024-25 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price lunch last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.

• Dietary Accommodations Starting School Year 2024-2025, the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is implementing a standardized process for dietary accommodations to ensure the provision of safe and healthy food for our students. This form only needs to be filled out once while your student is enrolled at FCPS.

  Please keep in mind the following information: 

  • FCPS does not provide meals containing pork. 
  • We offer vegetarian and vegan options for lunch at every school, every day. If your student needs pork-free or vegetarian meals (which do not contain meat, poultry, or fish but may contain dairy and/or eggs), you do not need to fill out a Dietary Accommodation form, as we have those options available at all schools. Please note that while FCPS is not a peanut-free kitchen, our peanut butter products are individually wrapped to prevent cross-contamination.

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Terra Centre Early Childhood Program

Terra Centre is opening a new full-time preschool inclusion program and we are looking for eligible students!  See below or www.fcps.edu/prek for more details.

6000 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke VA 22015  |  Phone: 703.249.1400
Attendance: 703.249.1414 or  [email protected]
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You can now join the Terra Centre PTA for the 2024-2025 school year! https://tcpta.ptboard.com/home. Our PTA is very active, supporting things such as purchasing learning equipment and subscriptions, sponsoring our field trip buses, and providing supply reimbursements for teachers. You can also sign up to volunteer with the PTA here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKzAPEssON10_bH1UgTTQZkxoCtpNVNcj-6ozAUsDCnTbOwQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners Summit

All multilingual learners and their families are invited to attend a summit on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 5-8:30 p.m. at Annandale High School. The summit will be primarily geared for secondary multilingual learners, but all are welcome to attend. The goal of the summit is to foster an environment of empowerment where multilingual students and their families can establish meaningful connections, engage in active listening, and openly share their experiences, cultivating mutual support and a deeper understanding of educational pathways within FCPS.  

This event will begin with a table fair showcasing many opportunities available within FCPS and the wider community that support paths to graduation and future careers for students.  Additionally, a keynote will be presented by Dr. Jose Luis Zelaya who will share a message about the power of community and resilience.  A student panel will dialogue with Dr. Zelaya following the keynote.  

Refreshments and light food will be served. Language and childcare services will be available.  All secondary level multilingual learners have been invited centrally from FCPS via email.  Registration is open for students, families, or staff planning to attend.    

6000 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke VA 22015  |  Phone: 703.249.1400
Attendance: 703.249.1414 or  [email protected]
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