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Dear Terraset Families,

We hope you had a wonderful long weekend and have been able to stay warm! Please remember, if your child is in need of a winter coat, you can reach out to our wonderful Family Liaison, Marina Chavez at [email protected] and she will be happy to supply your child with a warm coat.

This Friday will be our first Principal Parent Coffee from 9:45-10:15 am in the cafeteria. We hope that you will be able to join us! This month, we will connect around the FCPS boundary review process and have ample opportunity for open dialogue.

Stay warm, Tiger Family!

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

☕Principal Coffee and Conversations

Please join us for informal coffee and conversations from 9:45am-10:15am in the cafeteria or view via live stream!  These sessions will be opportunities to hear about great things happening at Terraset and in FCPS and ask any questions you might have.  We hope you can join us on:

January 24, 2025: FCPS Boundary Review

February 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

May 2, 2025

June 6, 2025

👋🏼Terraset Family Outreach Night- Tomorrow!

We are thrilled to invite you to our school Family Outreach Night on Summer Camps and Activities [TOMORROW] Wednesday, January 22nd at the Terraset cafeteria. There will be community representatives in attendance, ready to share information about all summer opportunities available in our community (i.e. Reston Library, Reston Camps, Reston Community Center, FCPA Camps and others). 

This will be a great opportunity for you and your child to explore different camps and resources! You will be able to sign up your child for their preferred camp/s and apply for scholarships when available!

Please note that we will have specific time blocks for our families as follows:

 6:00-6.45 – ESOL Families

 6:45-7.30 – Non-ESOL Families

We look forward to seeing you then!

📝Survey of Preschool Children 

If you have a preschool-aged child who is eligible for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year, please use this link to access the form. Return completed forms to the office no later than February 28, 2025.

If you know of any children in your neighborhood who also have rising kindergartners, please share this information or ask them to reach out to Shannon Johnson at 703-390-5602.

Virginia law, Section 22.1-254 requires that children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2025, must enroll in kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. If your child turns five on or before 09/30/2025 and you do not wish to enroll him/her in kindergarten, please let us know in writing.

The form can be submitted to Shannon Johnson via email or by dropping it off at the main office. Thank you for your assistance in helping us identify school-age children.

📔Order your yearbook today!

Yearbooks are now available to order for $13. Orders are open now through April 11th. You can place your order online at www.strawbridge.net click on the red "order pictures and yearbooks" button and enter the code YB31488. Order forms will also be going home today.

🏫FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Dress Children Warmly
• Proposed Construction Projects
• Dual Language Immersion Lottery

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🐯PTO News

Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:

• TOMORROW, January 22: Family Outreach Night Learn about summer camps and activities in our community! This event will be in the cafeteria from 6:00-6:45 for ESOL Families and 6:45-7:30 for Non-ESOL Families
• January 25: Terraset Ninja Night/Grown-Ups’ Night Out Sign up this week for this fun Terraset-only Ninja Night at Life Champ Martial Arts! Grown-Ups, while the kids are enjoying Ninja Night, head over Red’s Table for a chance to catch up with familiar friends and new faces you’ve seen around school or at our events. 
• February 5: All are welcome to join us at the PTO meeting on 2/5 at 6:30pm in the cafeteria. Guest speaker Courtney Wiley will discuss the new STEAM program. Refreshments and childcare will be provided.
• February 8: Save the date for Terraset (indoor) Movie Night on Saturday, 2/8 at 7pm. This is a free event  for all Terraset families. We will have popcorn, treats, and drinks available for purchase. Stay tuned for more details!

🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)

Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you! 

Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member! 

🗓️TES Looking Ahead:

• Wednesday, January 22: Family Outreach Night (TES Cafeteria)
• Friday, January 24: Principal Coffee & Conversations @ 9:45am (TES Cafeteria)
• Tuesday, January 28: End of Quarter 2
• Wednesday, January 29: No School (Teacher Workday)
• Thursday, February 5: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm (TES Cafeteria)
• Monday, February 17: No School (Holiday)
• Monday, February 24: 3-hour Early Dismissal

Quick Links

• Terraset Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS School Year Calendars
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Dear Terraset Families,

Welcome back and to a full week of school this week! We hope that you had a relaxing and joyous extended winter break. This break was very special for me personally, as I celebrated one year of being your proud principal on January 2nd. Most of you already know that I attended Terraset as a student, (many years ago), and therefore it is my absolute honor and privilege to serve our Tiger community in my role.

We will continue to ensure a safe, caring, and dynamic learning environment where every Tiger feels seen, welcomed, valued, and supported. Our children will engage in meaningful, responsive, and rigorous instruction that maximizes their individual potential. We are very excited for this second half of the school year with you!

Welcome Back,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

☕Principal Coffee and Conversations

Please join us for informal coffee and conversations from 9:45am-10:15am in the cafeteria or view via live stream!  These sessions will be opportunities to hear about great things happening at Terraset and in FCPS and ask any questions you might have.  We hope you can join us on:

January 24, 2025: FCPS Boundary Review

February 28, 2025: STEAM Programming

March 28, 2025

May 2, 2025

June 6, 2025

📚[TONIGHT] Curriculum Night at Langston Hughes Middle School

Families are invited to explore Langston Hughes Middle School during our Curriculum Night TONIGHT, January 14, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This engaging event will include:

• A self-guided tour of our school.
• Insights into core subject curriculums, elective courses, and the Hughes After School Program.
• Informative sessions with topics like transitioning to middle school, math curriculum, and meeting our principal, Dr. Mizell.

Optional Early Bird Sessions starting at 5:00 PM cover Advanced Academics, Multilingual Learners, AVID, and Special Education.

Students and families are welcome! Don’t forget to visit our Academic Advising website ahead of time.

We look forward to welcoming our rising 7th-grade families!

👋🏼Terraset Family Outreach Night

We are thrilled to invite you to our school Family Outreach Night on Summer Camps and Activities this coming Wednesday, January 22nd at the Terraset cafeteria. There will be community representatives in attendance, ready to share information about all summer opportunities available in our community (i.e. Reston Library, Reston Camps, Reston Community Center, FCPA Camps and others). 

This will be a great opportunity for you and your child to explore different camps and resources! You will be able to sign up your child for their preferred camp/s and apply for scholarships when available!

Please note that we will have specific time blocks for our families as follows:

 6:00-6.45 – ESOL Families

 6:45-7.30 – Non-ESOL Families

We look forward to seeing you then!

❄️Outdoor Recess During Winter

Recess will be held outdoors if:

• the play areas are clear/safe (without ice)
• the National Weather Service has not issued a wind chill advisory

Recess will not be held on 2-hour delay days.

If you or our child need support with winter clothing, please reach out to our family liaison, Marina Chavez.

📝Survey of Preschool Children 

If you have a preschool-aged child who is eligible for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year, please use this link to access the form. Return completed forms to the office no later than February 28, 2025.

If you know of any children in your neighborhood who also have rising kindergartners, please share this information or ask them to reach out to Shannon Johnson at 703-390-5602.

Virginia law, Section 22.1-254 requires that children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2025, must enroll in kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. If your child turns five on or before 09/30/2025 and you do not wish to enroll him/her in kindergarten, please let us know in writing.

The form can be submitted to Shannon Johnson via email or by dropping it off at the main office. Thank you for your assistance in helping us identify school-age children.

🐯Congrats Terraset Alum: 2024 Impact Award Winners!

Avery McCusker (Langston Hughes Middle School eighth grader) and LucyLynn Tombul (South Lakes High School ninth grader) were recognized for their summer clothing drive and distribution event, completed as part of their Girl Scout Silver Award project, in which they collected 383.3 pounds (567 items) of clothing, organized 26 volunteers and served 112 customers. In addition to their CORE Foundation Impact Award and Girl Scout Silver Award, their community service efforts this year also earned them each Gold Level President's Volunteer Service Awards.

🍕Broadway Night Fundraiser

Join us at our restaurant to support South Lakes Pyramid Broadway Night. Come in to Pupatella at 1821 Wiehle Ave in Reston on Wednesday January 15, 2025 and tell the server you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 20% of the group’s net sales will be donated to South Lakes Pyramid Broadway Night.
ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP OR DELIVERY
Use code GIVEBACK before checkout in the “Promo” field. Orders placed on Pupatella.com for pick up or delivery will be counted towards the fundraiser.

🏫FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• National Merit Commended Scholars
• Celebrating the Best of 2024 in FCPS
• Cell Phones Off, Learning On

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🐯PTO News

Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:

• January 25: Terraset Ninja Night at Life Champ Martial Arts Mark your calendars for a fun Terraset-only Ninja Night! More details and registration forms will be available soon.
• Feb 5: Our first PTO meeting of 2025 will be at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. All are welcome to attend, and refreshments and childcare will be provided.

🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)

Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you! 

Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member! 

🗓️TES Looking Ahead:

• Monday, January 20: No School- MLK Day
• Wednesday, January 22: Family Outreach Night (TES Cafeteria)
• Friday, January 24: Principal Coffee & Conversations @ 9:45am (TES Cafeteria)
• Tuesday, January 28: End of Quarter 2
• Wednesday, January 29: No School (Teacher Workday)
• Thursday, February 5: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm (TES Cafeteria)
• Monday, February 17: No School (Holiday)
• Monday, February 24: 3-hour Early Dismissal

Quick Links

• Terraset Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS School Year Calendars
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Dear Terraset Families,

We have enjoyed our Days of Cheer and thank everyone, especially our PTO, for helping us celebrate our amazing staff.  We look forward to the goodies and fun planned for the rest of this week!  As a reminder, the office will be closed during Winter Break and will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025.

It’s hard to believe that we are nearly half way through the 24-25 school year.  Over the upcoming break, we truly hope that each of you are able to relax and spend time with the people you love, doing the things that you love, and will be refreshed and ready for a great second half of the school year when we return in 2025!

Warmly,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

☃️10 Days of Cheer

The PTO Staff Appreciation Committee & Terraset Administration are teaming up to plan our 4th Annual 10 Days of Cheer and all Tiger Families are encouraged to participate!

You can participate by dressing up for the Spirit Days below, or providing supplies, making a financial donation, or helping out, at tinyurl.com/TerrasetDOC2024

Wednesday 12/18: Grade-Level Colors Day (Winter Cup/Festival of Lights!)

Thursday 12/19: Winter Wonderland (Winter hats/headwear)

Friday 12/20: Festive Holiday Attire Day

Welcome Ms. Tran!

We are also very excited to announce that we have a new teacher in Preschool, Elizabeth Tran.  Please join us in giving her a warm Tiger welcome!  Ms. Tran brings experience from across elementary grades, including several in early childhood.  For the past several years, she has served our community as an infant and toddler teacher at Reston Children’s Center.

🐯 Terraset Outstanding Staff

Congratulations to our selected school winners who will be moving forward to the South Lakes Pyramid portion in their Outstanding Employee Awards categories!

Outstanding Teacher: Ryan Barnett – P.E. Teacher

Outstanding New Principal: Katie Aldridge – Principal

Outstanding Leader: Dave Ickowski – Assistant Principal

Outstanding Professional Employee: Jennifer Szczesniak – Advanced Academic Resource Teacher

Outstanding Operational Employee: Laura Wineland – Instructional Assistant

📚Curriculum Night at Langston Hughes Middle School

Families are invited to explore Langston Hughes Middle School during our Curriculum Night on Tuesday, January 14, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Snow Date: January 16). This engaging event will include:

• A self-guided tour of our school.
• Insights into core subject curriculums, elective courses, and the Hughes After School Program.
• Informative sessions with topics like transitioning to middle school, math curriculum, and meeting our principal, Dr. Mizell.

Optional Early Bird Sessions starting at 5:00 PM cover Advanced Academics, Multilingual Learners, AVID, and Special Education.

Students and families are welcome! Don’t forget to visit our Academic Advising website ahead of time.

We look forward to welcoming our rising 7th-grade families!

📍Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria. 

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

🧤Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

🧣Coat Drive

Please help all of our Terraset Tigers stay warm this winter!

We are collecting all sizes of clean, good condition coats, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves. Please drop off items in the bin located in the Main Office. Thank you!

🏫FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
• Join Our Teacher Team!
• Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🐯PTO News

Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:

• The Days of Cheer are off to a great start! Thank you to all who have contributed so generously. Our wishlist is now closed due to delivery lead times but you can still donate toward our staff lunch and gift cards HERE. 
• TOMORROW: Tigers on the Town at Mr. Pepperoni!Take a break from this busy time of year and order some pizza for dinner! Orders placed with Mr. Pepperoni tomorrow night (December 18) from 4 to 9 pm will give 20% back to our school! To place your order, call Mr Pepperoni at 703-318-7736 and mention Terraset Elementary School PTO when you order. You can order for delivery, pickup, or dine in in their cozy little dining room (303 Spring St Herndon, VA).
• Feb 5: Mark your calendars for our first PTO meeting of 2025 on February 5 at 6:30pm.

🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)

Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you! 

Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member! 

🗓️TES Looking Ahead:

• December 23 - January 3: Winter Break (Office Closed)
• Monday, January 20: No School- MLK Day

Quick Links

• Terraset Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS School Year Calendars
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Dear Terraset Families,

It is hard to believe we have already reached our Days of Cheer! These 2 weeks leading up to the break are a great way for our community to have fun together and showcase our school spirit!  See our full schedule below, and thank you to our PTO staff appreciation committee for their generous support. If you would like to provide a donation to the PTO for these activities, please check out the PTO News section below!

We would also like to give a huge shout out to Mrs. Dueno, our phenomenal librarian, for organizing our book fair last week!  It was so wonderful to see our Tigers excited about their new books and reading.  Big thanks to our parents and former staff members who volunteered to help out and ensure this was such a huge success.

Warmly,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

☃️10 Days of Cheer

The PTO Staff Appreciation Committee & Terraset Administration are teaming up to plan our 4th Annual 10 Days of Cheer and all Tiger Families are encouraged to participate!

You can participate by dressing up for the Spirit Days below, or providing supplies, making a financial donation, or helping out, at tinyurl.com/TerrasetDOC2024

Wednesday 12/11: Wacky Wednesday (Mismatched or wacky colors)

Thursday 12/12: Dreaming of Summer! (Summery clothes/gear)

Friday 12/13: Flannel Friday

Monday 12/16: Winter Warm-Up (PJs or cozy clothes)

Tuesday 12/17: Terraset Spiritwear Day

Wednesday 12/18: Grade-Level Colors Day (Winter Cup/Festival of Lights!)

Thursday 12/19: Winter Wonderland (Winter hats/headwear)

Friday 12/20: Festive Holiday Attire Day

🎶Terraset Winter Concert

5th/6th Grade Orchestra, 6th Grade Band, & 5th/6th Grade Chorus

7:00pm, Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 in the Terraset Gym

• Band & Orchestra: Please arrive at 6:30pm.
• Chorus: Please arrive at 6:45pm.

For both performances, please wear your white Terraset Music t-shirt or another white shirt and black/dark pants/skirt. 

Please email Mr. Andert ([email protected]) if your child needs transportation or is unable to attend. 

We will also be performing for the school at 2:30pm. 

See you at the show!

📷Picture Retakes - Thursday, December 12

If your student is new to Terraset as of 9/20 or was absent on this day, they should have their photo taken for the Yearbook. If a student is getting a retake because they did not like their first picture, they should bring in their original pictures package and give it to the photographer at the time of retake. This link will allow parents to sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school. 

📝Reminder:  Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Jennifer Szczesniak, [email protected], no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. 

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

📍Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria. 

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

🧤Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

🧣Coat Drive

Please help all of our Terraset Tigers stay warm this winter!

We are collecting all sizes of clean, good condition coats, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves. Please drop off items in the bin located in the Main Office. Thank you!

💻Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Coming Soon

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

In early December, individual student SEL Screener results will be available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.

🏫FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Family Academy Orientation
• Literacy Resources
• Winter Programs and Activities

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🐯PTO News

Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:

• 2024 Days of Cheer have begun! This week, your student can participate in the festive spirit days shared by the administration, and you can participate by donating your time or supplies for next week’s PTO-sponsored days! Please consider donating or volunteering HERE. We appreciate your help in thanking ALL of our Terraset staff through this seasonal celebration. 
• Tigers on the Town December 18: Take a break from this busy time of year and order some pizza for dinner next Wednesday! Orders placed with Mr. Pepperoni from 4 to 9 pm will give 20% back to our school! To place your order, call Mr Pepperoni at 703-318-7736 and mention Terraset Elementary School PTO when you order. You can order for delivery, pickup, or dine in their cozy little dining room (303 Spring St Herndon, VA). 
• Thank you to everyone who attended our PTO meeting last week, and thank you to Mrs. Szczesniak for being our featured speaker! Minutes and slides from her presentation will be available soon at https://www.terrasetpto.org/meeting-agendas-and-minutes Mark your calendars for our next meeting on February 5, 2025 at 6:30pm.
• Thank you to everyone who attended Skate Night! It was a great success, and we appreciate all of our raffle basket donors and the volunteers who gave time and energy to make it such a fun event.

🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)

Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you! 

Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member! 

🗓️TES Looking Ahead:

• Wednesday, December 11: Winter Concert @7:00pm (Terraset Gym)
• Thursday, December 12: Picture Retakes 
• December 23 - January 3: Winter Break
• Monday, January 20: No School- MLK Day

Quick Links

• Terraset Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS School Year Calendars
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Dear Terraset Families,

Welcome Back!  We hope you enjoyed a relaxing Thanksgiving Break with plenty of time for loved ones and favorite activities. We are excited for this month’s learning, celebrations, and fun here at school.

Next Monday, 12/9 we will not only have our next 3 hour early release Monday, but also kick off our 10 Days of Cheer! See below for more details about these special spirit days and join us in the December fun. Be sure to also check your email for this month’s early release Monday dismissal confirmation for your child/ren. Any changes to that plan should be made by calling the main office at 703-390-5600 by no later than Thursday, December 5th.  It will be very difficult to navigate dismissal changes on the 9th. Our priority is to get every Tiger home safely at the correct time.

Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and enthusiasm. Together we will ensure this year continues to be outstanding for every Tiger!

Warmly,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

🎶Terraset Winter Concert

5th/6th Grade Orchestra, 6th Grade Band, & 5th/6th Grade Chorus

7:00pm, Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 in the Terraset Gym

• Band & Orchestra: Please arrive at 6:30pm.
• Chorus: Please arrive at 6:45pm.

For both performances, please wear your white Terraset Music t-shirt or another white shirt and black/dark pants/skirt. 

Please email Mr. Andert ([email protected]) if your child needs transportation or is unable to attend. 

We will also be performing for the school at 2:30pm. 

See you at the show!

☃️10 Days of Cheer

The PTO Staff Appreciation Committee & Terraset Administration are teaming up to plan our 4th Annual 10 Days of Cheer and all Tiger Families are encouraged to participate!

You can participate by dressing up for the Spirit Days below, or providing supplies, making a financial donation, or helping out, at tinyurl.com/TerrasetDOC2024

Monday 12/9: Dreaming of Snow! (PJs or clothes inside-out)

Tuesday 12/10: Winter Sports Day

Wednesday 12/11: Wacky Wednesday (Mismatched or wacky colors)

Thursday 12/12: Dreaming of Summer! (Summery clothes/gear)

Friday 12/13: Flannel Friday

Monday 12/16: Winter Warm-Up (PJs or cozy clothes)

Tuesday 12/17: Terraset Spiritwear Day

Wednesday 12/18: Grade-Level Colors Day (Winter Cup/Festival of Lights!)

Thursday 12/19: Winter Wonderland (Winter hats/headwear)

Friday 12/20: Festive Holiday Attire Day

📷Picture Retakes - Thursday, December 12

If your student is new to Terraset as of 9/20 or was absent on this day, they should have their photo taken for the Yearbook. If a student is getting a retake because they did not like their first picture, they should bring in their original pictures package and give it to the photographer at the time of retake. This link will allow parents to sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school. 

📝Reminder:  Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Jennifer Szczesniak, [email protected], no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. 

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

🧤Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

🧣Coat Drive

Please help all of our Terraset Tigers stay warm this winter!

We are collecting all sizes of clean, good condition coats, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves. Please drop off items in the bin located in the Main Office. Thank you!

💻Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Coming Soon

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

In early December, individual student SEL Screener results will be available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.

🍽️Food Allergies Cafeteria Form

Starting School Year 2024-2025, the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) implemented a standardized process for dietary accommodations to ensure the provision of safe and healthy food for our students. If your child will need a medical accommodation (food allergies, texture modifications, or other dietary needs) or a milk substitution in the cafeteria, this a reminder to submit your completed accommodation form if you have not already done so. This form only needs to be filled out once while your child is enrolled at FCPS.  The completed form should be sent to [email protected].

More information including the form can be found here. If you have any questions, please contact FCPS Food and Nutrition Services at:  703-813-4800

🏫FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Preparing for Winter Weather
• SEL Screener Results
• Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🐯PTO News

Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:

• Square 1 Art School Fundraiser - Last Chance to Order: Deadline is TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 4!  Shop online at square1art.com/shop . Orders will ship directly home within 2-3 weeks of order date. Please contact [email protected] for assistance.
• Next PTO Meeting is TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30 pm - all are welcome! The Agenda is available at https://www.terrasetpto.org/meeting-agendas-and-minutes
• Skate Night will be Saturday at SkateQuest. Tickets are on sale now at https://terrasetpto.square.site/skate-night
• 2024 Week of Cheer will be Dec 16-20 - All the volunteer and donation opportunities are HERE for our seasonal celebration, and there are a few ways for children to get involved too!

🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)

Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you! 

Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member! 

🗓️TES Looking Ahead:

• Wednesday, December 4: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 7: PTO Skate Night @ SkateQuest
• Monday, December 9: 3-hour Early Release for students
• Thursday, December 12: Picture Retakes 
• December 23 - January 3: Winter Break

Quick Links

• Terraset Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS School Year Calendars
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Dear Terraset Families,

We would like to wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. We hope you are able to enjoy time with family and friends! FCPS schools and offices will be closed beginning Wednesday, 11/27 and will reopen on Monday, 12/2. 

We are looking forward to three full weeks of school in December, however we do have our next 3 hour early release Monday on 12/9. Confirmations for each individual child’s dismissal plan will be sent on 12/3, please be on the lookout for these. We also have many fun activities to look forward to during December:  days of cheer, reptile guy assembly, skate night, and more!

Also a quick reminder: please refrain from bringing your pets with you to arrival and dismissal at the school. It is expected that we all follow the No Pets on School Grounds expectation of FCPS. Should you have any questions or concerns, we are always happy to connect.

Warmly,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

📝AAP Screening Deadlines

2nd – 6th grade families – if you are interested in referring your child for Full Time Advanced Academic services, the Referral form, optional Parent Questionnaire, and two pages of work samples originating from home are due to me no later than December 15, 2024.  The slidedecks from both Parent Information Nights may be viewed on the Terraset home page under the AAP link. Please direct questions to Jennifer Szczesniak, [email protected].

🧣Coat Drive

Please help all of our Terraset Tigers stay warm this winter!

We are collecting all sizes of clean, good condition coats, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves. Please drop off items in the bin located in the Main Office. Thank you!

🍽️Food Allergies Cafeteria Form

Starting School Year 2024-2025, the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) implemented a standardized process for dietary accommodations to ensure the provision of safe and healthy food for our students. If your child will need a medical accommodation (food allergies, texture modifications, or other dietary needs) or a milk substitution in the cafeteria, this a reminder to submit your completed accommodation form if you have not already done so. This form only needs to be filled out once while your child is enrolled at FCPS.  The completed form should be sent to [email protected].

More information including the form can be found here. If you have any questions, please contact FCPS Food and Nutrition Services at:  703-813-4800

🏫FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Preparing for Winter Weather
• SEL Screener Results
• Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🐯PTO News

Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:

• Dec 1: Skate Night Prices Go Up! Buy now at the early bird price of $12 per skater: https://terrasetpto.square.site/skate-night
• Dec 4: Square 1 Art School Fundraiser Deadline (Extended!)  Use your student’s custom catalog or search for their art by name at https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/artwork/Search Orders ship directly home within 2-3 weeks of order date so place yours today!
• Dec 4: Next PTO Meeting 6:30pm in the cafeteria - all are welcome
• Dec 4: Basketball Challenge Committee Interest Meeting - immediately following the PTO meeting on Dec 4. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.
• Dec 7: Skate Night will be December 7 at SkateQuest. Tickets are on sale now at https://terrasetpto.square.site/skate-night

🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)

Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you! 

Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member! 

🗓️TES Looking Ahead:

• November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break
• Wednesday, December 4: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 7: PTO Skate Night @ SkateQuest
• Monday, December 9- 3-hour Early Release for students
• December 23 - January 3: Winter Break

Quick Links

• Terraset Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS School Year Calendars
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Dear Terraset Families,

We are so excited for a full week of school this week! However, as you know, next week we will observe Thanksgiving Break and there will be no school Wednesday, 11/27- Friday, 11/29. As we approach the thanksgiving holiday, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each member of our school community. This time of year reminds us of the importance of connection, support, and shared purpose, all of which thrive here at Terraset Elementary School.

One way we demonstrate our shared purpose, is through partnering on student attendance. Our current chronic absenteeism rate is 8.5%, way to go Tiger Families! Our goal is to stay below 10% all year. Please note that this also means limiting the number of tardies and early dismissals for our students. Every day that we partner together to keep chronic absenteeism down, we provide all Tigers with the environment to succeed. 

Warmly,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

📝AAP Screening Deadlines

2nd – 6th grade families – if you are interested in referring your child for Full Time Advanced Academic services, the Referral form, optional Parent Questionnaire, and two pages of work samples originating from home are due to me no later than December 15, 2024.  The slidedecks from both Parent Information Nights may be viewed on the Terraset home page under the AAP link. Please direct questions to Jennifer Szczesniak, [email protected].

🦃Terraset Food Drive

Our annual November Food Drive sponsored by Ms. Baginda’s 2nd grade class and the ambassadors begins tomorrow and runs through Friday, November 22nd.  Please help out our community by sending in any non-perishable food items.  Donations will be gathered in the lobby.  Specific items requested by the South Lakes Pantry are listed below.  Thank you for your kindness.

• Canned meats (tuna, chicken)
• Canned Vegetables
• Oatmeal
• Rice (2.5 lbs or smaller)
• Cooking oil (24 oz or smaller)
• Peanut Butter and/or Cheese Crackers
• Granola Bars
• Fruit Snacks
• Other non-perishable food items

🧣Lost and Found Items

Lost and found items are available for pickup in the front lobby from now until Friday 11/22. Please stop by if your child has been missing a coat, water bottle, lunch box, etc. After 11/22, items still left in the lost and found will be donated.

🏫FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Veterans Day Recognitions
• Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, Community Leadership
• Teacher Hiring Event

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🐯PTO News

Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:

• Square 1 orders are now open: keep your eyes open for your student’s customized catalog and Tuesday folder flyer with ordering details
• Tomorrow, wear your grade level color to show your spirit!
• TOMORROW, November 20 from 4 to 8 pm: Join fellow tiger families for Tigers on the Town at Chick-fil-A in Village Commons. Mention the Terraset Spirit Night when ordering or use the code word SPIRIT in the Chick-fil-A app and 25% of your order will be donated back to Terraset.
• Next PTO Meeting: Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30pm
• Skate Night will be December 7 at SkateQuest. Tickets are on sale now at https://terrasetpto.square.site/skate-night

🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)

Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you! 

Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member! 

🗓️TES Looking Ahead:

• November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break
• Wednesday, December 4: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 7: PTO Skate Night @ SkateQuest
• Monday, December 9- 3-hour Early Release for students
• December 23 - January 3: Winter Break

Quick Links

• Terraset Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS School Year Calendars
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Dear Terraset Families,

We hope everyone had a nice long weekend and would like to thank all of our Tiger Family Veterans for their service! As a school community we enjoyed learning more about and celebrating the important contributions of our Veterans.

Please join us in welcoming our new family liaison, Marina Chavez! We are thrilled to have Ms. Chavez with us in her new role. The family liaison works in the school and community to help all families get the information and assistance they need to support their children and to ensure academic success. They also welcome and orient families who are new to the school and community, help connect families to resources, and encourage family-school partnerships. Ms. Chavez brings much experience in these areas and is currently a bilingual (English/Spanish) Terraset parent herself. Ms. Chavez has been with us as our dining room assistant since the beginning of this school year and will remain in that role in addition to her new role as family liaison. Feel free to reach out to say hello or with any questions you may have at  [email protected] or 703-390-5614.

Warmly,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

🗳️ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey as soon as possible. The form is available in ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in).

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child. 

🍿South Lakes HS Movie Night- POSTPONED

SLHS Leadership is excited to invite your school community to our first annual Movie Night at South Lakes High School! We will be showing Hotel Transylvania and will also have some fun games for kids to participate in before the movie starts. Entry to the event is free! The only cost associated with this event would be the purchase of any items from concessions. Below are all the details for the event!

When: Tuesday, November 12th @7:00pm  Postponed due to weather

Where: South Lakes High School Stadium 

What to bring:

• Please bring chairs/blankets to sit on
• We encourage you to bring your friends and family, and feel free to come bundled up in your favorite cozy pajamas!

Entry into the event will follow the same rules as SLHS sporting events do, which is that any elementary/middle school students in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.

🦃Terraset Food Drive

Our annual November Food Drive sponsored by Ms. Baginda’s 2nd grade class and the ambassadors begins tomorrow and runs through Friday, November 22nd.  Please help out our community by sending in any non-perishable food items.  Donations will be gathered in the lobby.  Specific items requested by the South Lakes Pantry are listed below.  Thank you for your kindness.

• Canned meats (tuna, chicken)
• Canned Vegetables
• Oatmeal
• Rice (2.5 lbs or smaller)
• Cooking oil (24 oz or smaller)
• Peanut Butter and/or Cheese Crackers
• Granola Bars
• Fruit Snacks
• Other non-perishable food items

🏫FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Fall Testing Results
• Boundary Review Community Meetings
• Resources for Families

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🐯PTO News

Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:

• Square 1 Art Custom Keepsakes Fundraiser: Your student’s custom art catalog is coming home this week with information on how to order online starting today. Orders ship home within 2-3 weeks.
• Grade Level Spirit Day on November 20! Wear your grade level colors to show your spirit and make plans to meet up with friends at Chick-fil-A
• Tigers on the Town: Join us at Chick-fil-A Village Commons on November 20 from 4 to 8 pm!
• Next PTO Meeting: Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30pm
• Skate Night will be December 7 at SkateQuest! Tickets are on sale now at https://terrasetpto.square.site/skate-night

Order Your Square 1 Art Holiday Gifts Now!

Check your student’s backpack this week for their individualized Square 1 Art catalog.  Shop and order art here, where you can search by name.  A portion of each purchase supports our school!  Orders are due Nov 26th and ship directly home within 2-3 weeks.

🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)

Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you! 

Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member! 

🗓️TES Looking Ahead:

• November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break
• Wednesday, December 4: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 7: PTO Skate Night @ SkateQuest
• Monday, December 9- 3-hour Early Release for students
• December 23 - January 3: Winter Break

Quick Links

• Terraset Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS School Year Calendars
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Dear Terraset Families,

We have had a tremendous start to November. Our Tigers that participated in the Virginia Science Olympiad this past Saturday represented us well, with some students even earning multiple medals!  In Science Olympiad students compete in pairs in events drawn from biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, scientific inquiry, and engineering topics. Huge thanks to sponsors Mrs. Szczesniak, Ms. Wiley, and Ms. Baginda for all of their hard work and big congratulations to:

Evie Aku

Lydia Arata

Jake Barbosa

Jocelyn Blanch

Hannah Callaghan

Cora Fontoura Fonseca

David Korb

Preston Lopez

Angeles Leiva Matamoros

Manny Lozoskie

Alan Marcum

Ari Patel

Meyer Primmer

Henry Seserko

Sofia Siles Capriles

Anja Damm

Warmly,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

🗳️ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey as soon as possible. The form is available in ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in).

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child. 

🍿South Lakes HS Movie Night

SLHS Leadership is excited to invite your school community to our first annual Movie Night at South Lakes High School! We will be showing Hotel Transylvania and will also have some fun games for kids to participate in before the movie starts. Entry to the event is free! The only cost associated with this event would be the purchase of any items from concessions. Below are all the details for the event!

When: Tuesday, November 12th @7:00pm 

Where: South Lakes High School Stadium 

What to bring:

• Please bring chairs/blankets to sit on
• We encourage you to bring your friends and family, and feel free to come bundled up in your favorite cozy pajamas!

Entry into the event will follow the same rules as SLHS sporting events do, which is that any elementary/middle school students in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.

🏠Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

If you are low-income and need assistance with your energy bills, Va Department of Social Services has the EAP. Fuel Assistance can help supplement your home energy costs and accepts applications beginning now through November 8th. 

You can apply:

1.Online: www.commonhelp.virginia.gov

2.By phone: Enterprise Customer Service Center (833) 522-5582

🩺Medical Care for Children

The Medical Care For Children Partnership Foundation  is a public/private nonprofit that connects kids to a medical and dental home, as well as a wide range of vital resources. MCCP empowers uninsured children in Fairfax County to improve their health and well-being and realize their potential to learn, grow and thrive. Click the above link to learn more about the foundation and upcoming medical/dental clinics.

🏫FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Calendar Reminders
• Resources for Families 
• Complete Impact Aid Survey

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🐯PTO News

Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:

• The Terraset Directory Is Now Live! Visit to register and edit your contact information in the directory
• Square 1 Art Custom Keepsakes Fundraiser: Your student’s custom art catalog is coming home with information on how to order online starting Nov. 12th. Orders ship home within 2-3 weeks.
• Tigers on the Town: Join us at Chick-fil-A Village Commons on November 20 from 4 to 8 pm!
• Next PTO Meeting: Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30pm
• Skate Night will be December 7 at SkateQuest! Tickets will be on sale soon

🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)

Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you! 

Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member! 

🗓️TES Looking Ahead:

• Monday, November 11- No School (Veteran's Day)
• November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break
• Wednesday, December 4: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 7: PTO Skate Night @ SkateQuest
• Monday, December 9- 3-hour Early Release for students
• December 23 - January 3: Winter Break

Quick Links

• Terraset Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS School Year Calendars
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Dear Terraset Families,

Thank you for helping to ensure our second 3 hour early release Monday went as smoothly as possible!  We appreciate that the majority of families did not make last minute changes to your child/ren’s dismissal plans after sharing with the school.  Because of our partnership, we were able to keep every Tiger safe.  For the next early release day, December 9th, we will again confirm your dismissal plans following the Thanksgiving Break.

This week we also have a 2 hour early dismissal for all students on Thursday, October 31st. This is our Storybook Character Day! Your child/ren are welcome to wear a school-appropriate costume to school (no masks), and bring their book with them. Additionally, FCPS will be closed for Diwali, All Saints Day, and Día de los Muertos on Friday, November 1st. Students will also have Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th as student holidays. We will be so eager to welcome them back to school on Wednesday, November 6th!

Happy Short Week,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

📖Storybook Character Day 

Help us celebrate our love for literacy. Students may dress up as their favorite storybook character on October 31st. If you like, bring your favorite book along! Be creative and appropriate for school, but no masks or weapons.

🏆Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! 

To submit a nomination for a Terraset Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the linked Google forms. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).

All that are required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one or more of the criteria for each of these awards.

**The eligibility requirements for each category are found below.

Outstanding Teacher

Has at least three years of experience as a teacher/librarian (in any school/school district).

Outstanding New Teacher

Has up to three years of experience as a teacher/librarian (in any school/school district).

Outstanding New Principal

Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).

Outstanding Leader (Assistant Principal)

At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location.

*Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee

At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location.

*Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades

Outstanding Operational Employee

At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location.

*Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1st, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Stefanie Vallinino at [email protected].

🍂Hughes Middle School Fall Fest

Langston Hughes Middle School student council is hosting a Fall Festival on October 30th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. There will be games, prizes and a costume contest. You can enjoy free popcorn, hot dogs, and trunk or treating!

🍿South Lakes HS Movie Night

SLHS Leadership is excited to invite your school community to our first annual Movie Night at South Lakes High School! We will be showing Hotel Transylvania and will also have some fun games for kids to participate in before the movie starts. Entry to the event is free! The only cost associated with this event would be the purchase of any items from concessions. Below are all the details for the event!

When: Tuesday, November 12th @7:00pm 

Where: South Lakes High School Stadium 

What to bring:

• Please bring chairs/blankets to sit on
• We encourage you to bring your friends and family, and feel free to come bundled up in your favorite cozy pajamas!

Entry into the event will follow the same rules as SLHS sporting events do, which is that any elementary/middle school students in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.

🏠Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

If you are low-income and need assistance with your energy bills, Va Department of Social Services has the EAP. Fuel Assistance can help supplement your home energy costs and accepts applications beginning now through November 8th. 

You can apply:

1.Online: www.commonhelp.virginia.gov

2.By phone: Enterprise Customer Service Center (833) 522-5582

🩺Medical Care for Children

The Medical Care For Children Partnership Foundation  is a public/private nonprofit that connects kids to a medical and dental home, as well as a wide range of vital resources. MCCP empowers uninsured children in Fairfax County to improve their health and well-being and realize their potential to learn, grow and thrive. Click the above link to learn more about the foundation and upcoming medical/dental clinics.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions at the final community conversation this fall. It will be held Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School. Click the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

🏫FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Football Players Tackle Literacy
• Tips to Keep Children Safe

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🐯PTO News

Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:

• Next PTO Meeting: Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30pm
• Halloween Candy Collection October 28th - November 7th. Please donate your candy leftovers so we can win the Stang Orthodontics Contest and send candy to kids in Ukraine.

🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)

Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you! 

Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member! 

🗓️TES Looking Ahead:

• Thursday, October 31- 2-hour Early Release: End of 1st Quarter
• Friday, November 1- No School (Diwali)
• Monday, November 4- No School (Teacher Workday)
• Tuesday, November 5- No School (Teacher Workday)
• Monday, November 11- No School (Veteran's Day)
• November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break
• Monday, December 9- 3-hour Early Release for students
• December 23 - January 3: Winter Break

Quick Links

• Terraset Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS School Year Calendars
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Dear Terraset Families,

It has been another outstanding week of joyful learning!  Our 2nd graders are learning all about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly and are observing live caterpillars to witness this transformation first hand.  Additionally, our 6th graders visited the Smithsonian American Museum of Art on Friday.  This week, some of our students are beginning CogAT testing, which helps assess their abilities and identify areas for further growth.

Please remember to mark your calendars for next Monday, October 28th as a 3 hour early release day.  Families received an individualized email last week to confirm each child/ren’s dismissal plan that you submitted previously.  Any changes to that plan should be made by calling the main office at 703-390-5600 by no later than Thursday, October 24th.  It will be very difficult to navigate dismissal changes on the 28th.  Our priority is to get every Tiger home safely at the correct time.

Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and enthusiasm. Together we will ensure this year continues to be outstanding for every Tiger.

Warmly,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

📖Storybook Character Day 

Help us celebrate our love for literacy. Students may dress up as their favorite storybook character on October 31st. If you like, bring your favorite book along! Be creative and appropriate for school, but no masks or weapons.

🏆Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! 

To submit a nomination for a Terraset Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the linked Google forms. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).

All that are required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one or more of the criteria for each of these awards.

**The eligibility requirements for each category are found below.

Outstanding Teacher

Has at least three years of experience as a teacher/librarian (in any school/school district).

Outstanding New Teacher

Has up to three years of experience as a teacher/librarian (in any school/school district).

Outstanding New Principal

Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).

Outstanding Leader (Assistant Principal)

At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location.

*Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee

At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location.

*Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades

Outstanding Operational Employee

At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location.

*Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1st, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Stefanie Vallinino at [email protected].

🍂Hughes Middle School Fall Fest

Langston Hughes Middle School student council is hosting a Fall Festival on October 30th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. There will be games, prizes and a costume contest. You can enjoy free popcorn, hot dogs, and trunk or treating!

🏠Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

If you are low-income and need assistance with your energy bills, Va Department of Social Services has the EAP. Fuel Assistance can help supplement your home energy costs and accepts applications beginning now through November 8th. 

You can apply:

1.Online: www.commonhelp.virginia.gov

2.By phone: Enterprise Customer Service Center (833) 522-5582

🩺Medical Care for Children

The Medical Care For Children Partnership Foundation  is a public/private nonprofit that connects kids to a medical and dental home, as well as a wide range of vital resources. MCCP empowers uninsured children in Fairfax County to improve their health and well-being and realize their potential to learn, grow and thrive. Click the above link to learn more about the foundation and upcoming medical/dental clinics.

🏫FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• FCPS Family Orientation
• Community Conversations
• Immunization Clinics

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🐯PTO News

Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:

• Grade level color spirit day: Friday, November 8. The PTO has lined up a special assembly for our students that day!
• Tigers on the Town at Chick-fil-A (Village Commons): Wednesday, November 20
• Square 1 Art Custom Keepsakes Fundraiser: Ordering begins November 12
• Next PTO Meeting: Wednesday, December 4
• Skate Night: Saturday, December 7 at SkateQuest! Mark your calendars and look for tickets to go on sale in November

🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)

Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you! 

Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member! 

🗓️TES Looking Ahead:

• Monday, October 28- 3-hour Early Release for students
• Thursday, October 31- 2-hour Early Release: End of 1st Quarter
• Friday, November 1- No School (Diwali)
• Monday, November 4- No School (Teacher Workday)
• Tuesday, November 5- No School (Teacher Workday)
• Monday, November 11- No School (Veteran's Day)
• November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break
• Monday, December 9- 3-hour Early Release for students
• December 23 - January 3: Winter Break

Quick Links

• Terraset Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS School Year Calendars
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Principal's Message

Dear Terraset Families,

We hope everyone had a wonderful long, (and warm!) weekend. This week certainly feels more like fall and we’re getting excited for Book Character Day on the 31st, field trips for several grade levels, and our next 3 hour early release Monday coming on the 28th. Families will receive an individualized email the afternoon of Wednesday, October 16th to confirm your child/ren’s dismissal plan as recorded on the Google form you submitted previously.  Any changes to that plan should be made by calling the main office at 703-390-5600 by no later than Thursday, October 24th.

Also, thank you to all of you that have supported our right turn only during arrival and dismissal at kiss and ride change this year. This is increasing our efficiency so that our line moves more quickly, especially on high volume days. Please note that there are several places to turn around after you make the right turn such as the Ridge Heights pool parking lot and neighborhoods. Please do not make illegal u-turns in the middle of the street or attempt the left hand turn out of our driveway. Our goal is to not only be efficient but more importantly, keep children, parents, caregivers, pets, and staff safe!

Warmly,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal 

🐯Welcome New Office Staff

We are incredibly excited to welcome 2 new office staff members! 

Kathy Matamoros Lobo (left) has joined our staff as our full time office assistant.  She is a proud Terraset parent as well as a PTO board member. 

Leah Argueta (right) has joined our staff as our half time office assistant.  She is a recent graduate and rapidly learning all things Terraset.  

They always have a smile and are excited to be able to support our awesome community. When you see them at the school, please be sure to give them a very warm Terraset welcome!

📖Storybook Character Day 

Help us celebrate our love for literacy. Students may dress up as their favorite storybook character on October 31st. If you like, bring your favorite book along! Be creative and appropriate for school, but no masks or weapons.

🏆Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! 

To submit a nomination for a Terraset Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the linked Google forms. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).

All that are required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one or more of the criteria for each of these awards.

**The eligibility requirements for each category are found below.

Outstanding Teacher

Has at least three years of experience as a teacher/librarian (in any school/school district).

Outstanding New Teacher

Has up to three years of experience as a teacher/librarian (in any school/school district).

Outstanding New Principal

Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).

Outstanding Leader (Assistant Principal)

At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location.

*Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee

At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location.

*Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades

Outstanding Operational Employee

At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location.

*Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1st, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Stefanie Vallinino at [email protected].

📝AAP Parent Referral Information Night

If you have a student in grades 2 – 6 and you think they would benefit from Full Time Advanced Academic Services, please come to the Parent Referral Information Night on Monday, October 21st, 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the Terraset Library.  We will review the referral process, identify types of work samples from home, and announce paperwork deadlines.  Questions may be directed to our AART, Jennifer Szczesniak, [email protected].

🍂Hughes Middle School Fall Fest

Langston Hughes Middle School student council is hosting a Fall Festival on October 30th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. There will be games, prizes and a costume contest. You can enjoy free popcorn, hot dogs, and trunk or treating!

🌼Calling all K-1 Daisies!

Is your kindergartener or 1st grader interested in Girl Scouts? A new Daisy troop is forming at Terraset!

Please fill out the survey for more information.

Questions? Please reach out to Sarah Nieto ([email protected])

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

🍌St. Anne's Food Pantry

Pick up healthy food at no cost at the St. Anne's Food Pantry! Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

1700 Wainwright Dr. Reston, Va

🏠Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

If you are low-income and need assistance with your energy bills, Va Department of Social Services has the EAP. Fuel Assistance can help supplement your home energy costs and accepts applications beginning now through November 8th. 

You can apply:

1.Online: www.commonhelp.virginia.gov

2.By phone: Enterprise Customer Service Center (833) 522-5582

🩺Medical Care for Children

The Medical Care For Children Partnership Foundation  is a public/private nonprofit that connects kids to a medical and dental home, as well as a wide range of vital resources. MCCP empowers uninsured children in Fairfax County to improve their health and well-being and realize their potential to learn, grow and thrive. Click the above link to learn more about the foundation and upcoming medical/dental clinics.

🏫FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Learn About Lexia for Literacy
• Schools Win Exemplar Awards
• Upcoming Community Conversations

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🐯PTO News

Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:

• TOMORROW, wear your grade level colors and show your spirit at school and when you meet up with friends after school at Chipotle! 

• TOMORROW, October 16: Join Us for Tigers on the Town at Chipotle in the South Lakes Shopping Center, 5-9 pm! Remember to show the flyer or use promo code VNHPCE4 so 25% of your order total will be donated to the PTO!

🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)

Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you! 

Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member! 

🗓️TES Looking Ahead:

• Monday, October 21- AAP Parent Referral Information @ 5:30 – 6:30pm (Terraset Library)
• Monday, October 28- 3-hour Early Release for students
• Thursday, October 31- 2-hour Early Release: End of 1st Quarter
• Friday, November 1- No School (Diwali)
• Monday, November 4- No School (Teacher Workday)
• Tuesday, November 5- No School (Teacher Workday)
• Monday, November 11- No School (Veteran's Day)
• November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break
• Monday, December 9- 3-hour Early Release for students
• December 23 - January 3: Winter Break

Quick Links

• Terraset Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS School Year Calendars
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Principal's Message

Dear Terraset Families,

We hope you enjoyed the long weekend and are refreshed for our full week of learning this week. Please remember to mark your calendars for this Wednesday, October 9th for Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day! If your child/ren is biking or riding, please make sure they wear a helmet. Also, younger students should have an adult accompany them along their route. This celebration promotes healthy physical activity and promotes safe routes to school. Meet us at Door 5 (walker door) for giveaways from our PTO and a photo opportunity with us!

On another note, we want to share our current chronic absenteeism rate. We are currently at 6.9%, which is down from 12.4% around this time last month. Way to go families! Our goal is to stay below 10% all year. Every day that we partner together to keep chronic absenteeism down, we provide all Tigers with the environment to succeed.

Warmly,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal 

🆕Terraset Site-Based Substitute Opening

We currently have an opening for an additional site-based substitute at Terraset. Site-based substitutes support all student-facing positions in the building. You must be a current FCPS substitute and have 30 or more college credits. See the FCPS website for more information about site-based substitute requirements.

🚲October 9 Is Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day 

Terraset will be participating in Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9. Make sure that your child wears a helmet if biking or riding, and that younger students have an adult with them. Be safe–use sidewalks and crosswalks to get to school. Get together with your neighbors and walk or bike together! Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day helps encourage physical activity and promote safe routes to school. We will meet at Door 5 for giveaways and we will take a picture with an administrator at 9:10.

📝AAP Parent Referral Information Night

If you have a student in grades 2 – 6 and you think they would benefit from Full Time Advanced Academic Services, please come to the Parent Referral Information Night on Monday, October 21st, 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the Terraset Library.  We will review the referral process, identify types of work samples from home, and announce paperwork deadlines.  Questions may be directed to our AART, Jennifer Szczesniak, [email protected].

🍂Hughes Middle School Fall Fest

Langston Hughes Middle School student council is hosting a Fall Festival on October 30th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. There will be games, prizes and a costume contest. You can enjoy free popcorn, hot dogs, and trunk or treating!

🌼Calling all K-1 Daisies!

Is your kindergartener or 1st grader interested in Girl Scouts? A new Daisy troop is forming at Terraset!

Please fill out the survey for more information.

Questions? Please reach out to Sarah Nieto ([email protected])

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

🎶Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Concerts- Save the Date!

Below are the dates of our Winter and Spring Concerts for this year. Performances are required for all students participating in Band, Orchestra and Chorus. This year, we will hold two Spring Concerts: one for Band/Chorus and one for Orchestra.

Winter Concert - 

• 5th/6th Grade Orchestra, 6th Grade Band & 5th/6th Grade Chorus
• Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 @ Terraset Gym
• 2:30pm - Performance for the school
• 7:00pm - Evening Performance for Families (Free)
• Band & Orchestra: Please arrive at 6:30pm. 
• Chorus: Please arrive at 6:45pm.

Band/Chorus Spring Concert -

• 5th/6th Grade Band & 5th/6th Grade Chorus
• Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 @ Terraset Gym
• 2:30pm - Performance for the school
• 7:00pm - Evening Performance for Families (Free)
• Band: Please arrive at 6:30pm. 
• Chorus: Please arrive at 6:45pm.

Orchestra Spring Concert -

• 4th/5th/6th Orchestra
• Monday, May 5th,  2025 @ Terraset Gym
• 2:30pm - Performance for the school
• 7:00pm - Evening Performance for Families (Free)
• Orchestra Students: Please arrive at 6:30pm.

Band, Orchestra, and Chorus families, please be on the lookout for more detailed communication about these concerts coming home via Talking Points from the music department!

🏫FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• All FCPS Schools Accredited
• How FCPS Is Teaching Reading and Writing
• Become a Special Education Teacher

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🐯PTO News

Be sure to subscribe to PTO news for more info about everything the PTO has coming up, including:

• TOMORROW MORNING: October 9: Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day - meet at Door 5 for a photo before school!
• TOMORROW EVENING: PTO Meeting, 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. In addition to our usual committee reports and an update from our Principal, we will also have Bettina Forman, Terraset’s Reading Specialist, speaking about new literacy updates. Childcare and snacks for adults and kids will be provided. K & 1st Grade parents, please plan to stay after to help quickly restock the staff lounge! Thank you to everyone who donated items from our Amazon wishlist to help treat our staff. The full agenda will be available here prior to the meeting.
• October 16: Tigers on the Town at Chipotle in the South Lakes Shopping Center, 5-9 pm

🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)

Have you seen a staff member go above and beyond for your family or student? Take a moment to fill out this quick form to let us know and say thank you! 

Click here to tell us about a PAWSitively amazing staff member! 

🗓️TES Looking Ahead:

• Wednesday, October 9- Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day
• Wednesday, October 9- PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm (Terraset Cafeteria)
• Monday, October 14- No School (Teacher Workday)
• Monday, October 21- AAP Parent Referral Information @ 5:30 – 6:30pm (Terraset Library)
• Monday, October 28- 3-hour Early Release for students
• Thursday, October 31- 2-hour Early Release: End of 1st Quarter
• Friday, November 1- No School (Diwali)
• Monday, November 4- No School (Teacher Workday)
• Tuesday, November 5- No School (Teacher Workday)

Quick Links

• Terraset Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS School Year Calendars
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

11411 Ridge Heights Rd, Reston, VA 20191 | Main Office: 703.390.5600
Attendance: 703.390.5656 | Web | Facebook | Instagram