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Please see the updates below from the PTO-

• 2025 Spirit Shirts Are Here! The PTO is thrilled to once again provide a new Terraset t-shirt to every student this year. Homeroom teachers will be sending them home with students this week. Students are encouraged to wear them on Friday to school and to the Basketball Challenge Friday evening!

• Tomorrow, March 26: Last day to pre-order Basketball Challenge tickets and concessions! Pre-order your tickets now to skip the lines and get a FREE raffle ticket, or contact Ms. Chavez for complimentary tickets.

• Tomorrow, March 26: Nominations for 2025-2026 PTO officer positions are due. Email [email protected] right away to make a nomination or ask questions.

• Friday, March 28: 2025 Basketball Challenge -  Don’t miss this fun family event! Join us at South Lakes High School to cheer on our 6th graders, teachers, and staff in their final four-style tournament. Doors open at 5:30, event begins at 6:00 pm. Volunteers are still needed, and every volunteer makes a difference. Click here to sign up!

• Talent Show Volunteer Opportunity: Mrs. Gregston is still seeking adult volunteers to assist during Talent Show practices! Volunteers will help with general supervision and provide an “audience” and feedback for groups of students as they practice their acts. Check out the Sign-Up Genius and sign up for any dates you are able to help out. Thank you!

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,

What an incredible week we had last week and this week is sure to be just as exciting!  Last Thursday, we held our first STEAM Night since April 2019 and it was a HUGE success. We estimate over 300 students and families attended, in the rain, and each completed activities that included estimation, robotics, math games, music, and more. Big thanks to our phenomenal Terraset educators who coordinated this event: Courtney Wiley, Suzanne White, Anne Regan, Lauren Boyd, Jen Szczesniak, Jonathan Andert, Angie Callaghan, and Leslie Grumbach. We’d also like to thank the many staff who volunteered their time to run stations and ensure everyone had fun while learning!

This week, we are gearing up for our annual 6th grade basketball challenge on Friday, 3/28 at 6:00pm in the gym at South Lakes High School!  See below for more information and please be sure to join us for this fun event.  Each day this week we are getting in the spirit by dressing up.  See each day’s theme below as well.

Warmly,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

🎒Rising Kindergarten Orientation

Join us on Tuesday, April 1st, at 10:30 a.m. for an exciting introduction to Kindergarten!

What to Expect:

• Kids will go with our amazing Kindergarten teachers to explore the school and rotate through fun activity stations.
• Parents will stay in the cafeteria to hear from our administrators about what to expect in kindergarten and get important information.

This is a great opportunity for your child to get comfortable with their new school while you learn more about their journey ahead. We can’t wait to welcome you!

📝You can begin the registration process before or after orientation! Learn more about how to begin the online registration process for Kindergarten and sign up for a time with our Registrar, Shannon Johnson, to complete your registration.

🐯It's Spirit Week!🏀

Spirit Week is almost here! From March 24th to March 28th, show your school spirit with a week full of fun themes leading up to our biggest event—the Terraset Basketball Challenge! 🏀

Then, join us for the Terraset Basketball Challenge on Friday, March 28th, at 6:00 p.m. at South Lakes High School. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., so come early and cheer on our 6th graders as they take the court for this exciting annual tradition!

• Wednesday: Grade Level Color Day – Show your class pride by wearing your assigned grade-level color!
  • PreK & Kindergarten: Orange
  • 1st Grade: Green
  • 2nd Grade: Red
  • 3rd Grade: Purple
  • 4th Grade: Yellow
  • 5th Grade: Blue
  • 6th Grade: Black
• Thursday: Pajama & Stuffies Day – Wear your comfiest PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal!
• Friday: Terraset Tiger Pride Day – Wear your orange and black Terraset spirit gear to get ready for the Annual Sixth-Grade Basketball Challenge!

Let’s show our Terraset Tiger Pride all week long! 🧡🖤

🎶Spring Concerts

There will be two Spring Concerts this year due to our large number of performers (a great problem!). Please mark your calendars now!

5th & 6th Band AND 5th & 6th Chorus: April 30th, 7pm in the Terraset Gym

4th, 5th & 6th Strings: May 5th, 7pm in the Terraset Gym

Note: Each group will also perform at 2pm on their performance day for the school (Band & Chorus on April 30, Strings on May 5).

☕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:

March 28, 2025

May 2, 2025

June 6, 2025

🔬Spring Break STEM Camp

Hands-On Science & Engineering Activities! (Free for Eligible Students)

Looking for an exciting and educational way for your child to spend spring break? Students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are hosting a Spring Break STEM Camp for 4th-7th graders from April 14-18 in McLean, VA. Campers will explore engineering, coding, chemistry, physics, and biology through engaging, hands-on activities designed to make STEM fun and accessible. The camp runs from 9 AM - 3 PM, with optional extended care available.

• Cost:$180 (FREE for students receiving free/reduced lunch)
• Location:6888 Elms St. Suite 2C, McLean, VA
• Lunch:Students should bring their own
• All proceeds benefit CAPA NoVA and TJHSST clubs

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/N9downzWECuXoYQW9. For more details or questions, please email [email protected]. 

Now Enrolling: Free Half-Day Pre-K

We are excited to welcome community peers, ages 3-5, to our FREE, high-quality half-day preschool program for the 2025-26 school year! This inclusive learning experience allows children to grow alongside preschool students with disabilities in a nurturing, play-based environment led by certified teachers.

📚 Engaging Curriculum
🤝 Social & Emotional Development
🌟 Confidence & Friendship Building

Spots are limited—apply now!

📖AAP Spring Newsletter

The FCPS AAP Spring newsletter is now available.You can view it here.

Questions about FCPS’ Advanced Academic Program may be directed to Jennifer Szczesniak, Terraset’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), [email protected].

📔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.

🐯PTO News

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

• You’re Invited to the Terraset Basketball Challenge: Join us on March 28th at South Lakes High School to watch 6th graders, teachers, and staff compete in a fun, family-friendly game! Pre-order your tickets to skip the lines and get a FREE raffle ticket, or contact Ms. Chavez for complimentary tickets.
• Be a Part of the Terraset Basketball Challenge! The Terraset Basketball Challenge is an exciting event for our school community, and we need your help to make it a success. Click here to volunteer and/or order from our concession wishlist by Friday, March 21st!

🏫FCPS News

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

• Infant/Toddler Resources and Child Find
• Art in our Schools Month
• Celebrating Students Setting Positive Examples

🐾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:

• Friday, March 28: Principal Coffee & Conversations @ 9:45 (TES Cafeteria)
• Friday, March 28: PTO Basketball Challenge @ 6p.m. (SLHS Gym)
• Friday, March 28: End of Quarter 2
• Monday, March 31: No School (Eid al-Fitr)
• Tuesday, April 1: No School (Teacher Workday)
• Tuesday, April 1: Kindergarten Orientation @ 10:30-11:30 a.m. (TES Cafeteria)
• Wednesday, April 30: Band and Chorus Concert @ 7:00p.m. (TES Gym)
• Monday, May 5th: Strings Concert @ 7p.m. (TES Gym)

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,

On Monday, March 24, parents and guardians of Terraset ES will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share feedback about my leadership and our school environment.

Topics covered in the survey include:

✅ Instructional leadership

✅ School climate

✅ Management (human resources and organizational)

✅ Communication and community relations

✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership

✅ Professionalism

The questionnaire will be open March 24 – April 4 and will be collected online. Please keep an eye out for an email from [email protected] and take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is so valuable and helps shape the future of our school. 

Thank you for your time and feedback,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

🔬Terraset STEAM Night

Thursday, March 20th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Join us to discover the fun of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities for the whole family! There will be many hands-on stations around the school for students and families to work together, build, play, and learn. Come explore the science of music, math, art, Electri-City, robot obstacle courses, and so much more.

🎒Rising Kindergarten Orientation

Join us on Tuesday, April 1st, at 10:30 a.m. for an exciting introduction to Kindergarten!

What to Expect:

• Kids will go with our amazing Kindergarten teachers to explore the school and rotate through fun activity stations.
• Parents will stay in the cafeteria to hear from our administrators about what to expect in kindergarten and get important information.

This is a great opportunity for your child to get comfortable with their new school while you learn more about their journey ahead. We can’t wait to welcome you!

📝You can begin the registration process before or after orientation! Learn more about how to begin the online registration process for Kindergarten and sign up for a time with our Registrar, Shannon Johnson, to complete your registration.

🐯Get Ready for Spirit Week!🏀

Spirit Week is almost here! From March 24th to March 28th, show your school spirit with a week full of fun themes leading up to our biggest event—the Terraset Basketball Challenge! 🏀

Then, join us for the Terraset Basketball Challenge on Friday, March 28th, at 6:00 p.m. at South Lakes High School. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., so come early and cheer on our 6th graders as they take the court for this exciting annual tradition!

• Monday: Hoops & Hype Day – Wear your favorite basketball jersey or team colors and accessorize with headbands, wristbands, and high socks!
• Tuesday: Wacky & Inside Out Day – Mix it up with wacky outfits and inside-out clothing!
• Wednesday: Grade Level Color Day – Show your class pride by wearing your assigned grade-level color!
  • PreK & Kindergarten: Orange
  • 1st Grade: Green
  • 2nd Grade: Red
  • 3rd Grade: Purple
  • 4th Grade: Yellow
  • 5th Grade: Blue
  • 6th Grade: Black
• Thursday: Pajama & Stuffies Day – Wear your comfiest PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal!
• Friday: Terraset Tiger Pride Day – Wear your orange and black Terraset spirit gear to get ready for the Annual Sixth-Grade Basketball Challenge!

Let’s show our Terraset Tiger Pride all week long! 🧡🖤

🎶Spring Concerts

There will be two Spring Concerts this year due to our large number of performers (a great problem!). Please mark your calendars now!

5th & 6th Band AND 5th & 6th Chorus: April 30th, 7pm in the Terraset Gym

4th, 5th & 6th Strings: May 5th, 7pm in the Terraset Gym

Note: Each group will also perform at 2pm on their performance day for the school (Band & Chorus on April 30, Strings on May 5).

☕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:

March 28, 2025

May 2, 2025

June 6, 2025

📔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.

🐯PTO News

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

• You’re Invited to the Terraset Basketball Challenge: Join us on March 28th at South Lakes High School to watch 6th graders, teachers, and staff compete in a fun, family-friendly game! Pre-order your tickets to skip the lines and get a FREE raffle ticket, or contact Ms. Chavez for complimentary tickets.
• Be a Part of the Terraset Basketball Challenge! The Terraset Basketball Challenge is an exciting event for our school community, and we need your help to make it a success. Click here to volunteer and/or order from our concession wishlist by Friday, March 21st!

🏫FCPS News

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

• Second Annual Food Show
• Cameras on School Bus Stop Arms
• Comprehensive Boundary Review Process Explained

🐾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, March 20: STEAM Night @ 6:00 p.m. (Terraset ES)
• Friday, March 28: PTO Basketball Challenge @ 6p.m. (SLHS Gym)
• Friday, March 28: End of Quarter 2
• Monday, March 31: No School (Eid al-Fitr)
• Tuesday, April 1: No School (Teacher Workday)
• Tuesday, April 1: Kindergarten Orientation @ 10:30-11:30 a.m. (TES Cafeteria)
• Wednesday, April 30: Band and Chorus Concert @ 7:00p.m. (TES Gym)
• Monday, May 5th: Strings Concert @ 7p.m. (TES Gym)

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,

Next Monday, 3/17/25 we will have our next 3 hour early release Monday.  Be sure to check your email tomorrow morning for this month’s early release 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, March 13th.  It will be very difficult to navigate dismissal changes on the 17th.  Our top priority is to get every Tiger home safely at the correct time.

The past week has been so amazing!  Many of our Tiger’s art was put on display at the Reston Community Center for the annual South Lakes Pyramid Youth Art Exhibit and the SLHS Boys Basketball team won the Class 6 State Semifinal and are heading to the State Finals in Richmond this coming weekend!  Go Seahawks!! We will have a pyramid-wide pop up Seahawks Spirit Day this Friday, March 14th, wear your green and blue!

We are also gearing up for 2 great Terraset events:  Our STEAM night on March 20th and our annual Terraset PTO 6th Grade Basketball Challenge on Friday, March 28th at South Lakes High School!  Please see below for all the details. 

Terraset truly is a special place with outstanding instruction AND fantastic opportunities to come together as a community.  We thank you for your partnership and support that makes us the absolute best!

Warmly,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

    🔬Terraset STEAM Night

WHAT: 2025 Terraset STEAM Night

WHEN: Thursday, March 20th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

WHERE: Terraset
Join us to discover the fun of STEAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities for the whole family! There will be many hands-on stations around the school for students and families to work together, build, play, and learn. Come explore the science of music, math, art, Electri-City, robot obstacle courses, and so much more.

🎒Rising Kindergarten Orientation

Join us on Tuesday, April 1st, at 10:30 a.m. for an exciting introduction to Kindergarten!

What to Expect:

• Kids will go with our amazing Kindergarten teachers to explore the school and rotate through fun activity stations.
• Parents will stay in the cafeteria to hear from our administrators about what to expect in kindergarten and get important information.

This is a great opportunity for your child to get comfortable with their new school while you learn more about their journey ahead. We can’t wait to welcome you!

📝You can begin the registration process before or after orientation! Learn more about how to begin the online registration process for Kindergarten and sign up for a time with our Registrar, Shannon Johnson, to complete your registration.

🎶Spring Concerts

There will be two Spring Concerts this year due to our large number of performers (a great problem!). Please mark your calendars now!

5th & 6th Band AND 5th & 6th Chorus: April 30th, 7pm in the Terraset Gym

4th, 5th & 6th Strings: May 5th, 7pm in the Terraset Gym

Note: Each group will also perform at 2pm on their performance day for the school (Band & Chorus on April 30, Strings on May 5).

👕Music T-Shirt Order

All students participating in band, orchestra or chorus must have a uniform t-shirt. We will wear these at our spring events. 

T-shirts are $8.00 each. Please use www.myschoolbucks.com to complete your order. All orders due by Friday, March 21, 2025.

If you prefer to pay with cash or check, please fill obtain an order form from your music teacher.

🏘️Fairfax County Child Supervision Guidelines

We have been getting questions from families about the appropriate age for children to stay home unsupervised. Fairfax County provides families guidelines to follow when deciding whether or not your child is ready to stay home unsupervised or babysit a younger child without an adult present.

☕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:

March 28, 2025

May 2, 2025

June 6, 2025

🏕️New Girl Scout Troop

We are excited to announce that Girl Scout Troop 51153 has been established, welcoming girls K-3. Girl Scouts helps young students discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. This Troop will begin meeting this Spring and welcomes new Scouts! For information, or with questions, please contact Troop51[email protected]

📔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.

🐯PTO News

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

• Tickets Now on Sale for the Terraset Basketball Challenge: Visit https://terrasetpto.square.site/basketball-challenge to get your tickets, pre-order concessions, and more. If the cost of a ticket is a challenge, we have a limited number of complimentary tickets available. Please contact Ms. Chavez for more information.
• Help Support the Basketball Challenge: We need family and community support to make the Basketball Challenge happen. Here's how you can help:
  • Donate needed items: https://a.co/0y6UFXu
  • Sign up to volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/5n8bmmwc

🏫FCPS News

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

• A Strong Academic Foundation
• 70th Annual Regional Science Fair
• New Breakfast Options

🐾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, March 17: 3-hour Early Dismissal
• Thursday, March 20: STEAM Night @ 6:00 p.m. (Terraset ES)
• Friday, March 28: PTO Basketball Challenge @ 6pm (SLHS Gym)
• Friday, March 28: End of Quarter 2
• Monday, March 31: No School (Eid al-Fitr)
• Tuesday, April 1: No School (Teacher Workday)
• Tuesday, April 1: Kindergarten Orientation @ 10:30-11:30 a.m. (TES Cafeteria)

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,

As we step into March, we continue to be inspired by the kindness, growth, and curiosity we see in our Tigers every day. Thank you for your ongoing support in making Terraset a place where all students feel valued and empowered to learn!

We invite you to join us for our PTO meeting on Wednesday, March 5th at 6:30 PM. We are excited to welcome Adrienne Glenn from the Office of Equity and Cultural Responsiveness, who will be presenting on Fostering an Inclusive and Welcoming Culture at Terraset. We hope to see many of you there!

Additionally, by the end of next week, all grade levels will participate in a refresher on Students' Rights & Responsibilities. These conversations will help students reflect on their own behaviors and ensure they align with Terraset and FCPS guidelines for positive and respectful conduct.

As always, we appreciate your partnership in creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for our students!

With gratitude,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

🎒Rising Kindergarten Orientation

Join us on Tuesday, April 1st, at 10:30 a.m. for an exciting introduction to Kindergarten!

What to Expect:

• Kids will go with our amazing Kindergarten teachers to explore the school and rotate through fun activity stations.
• Parents will stay in the cafeteria to hear from our administrators about what to expect in kindergarten and get important information.

This is a great opportunity for your child to get comfortable with their new school while you learn more about their journey ahead. We can’t wait to welcome you!

📝You can begin the registration process before or after orientation! Learn more about how to begin the online registration process for Kindergarten and sign up for a time with our Registrar, Shannon Johnson, to complete your registration.

🏀Participate in the 2025 Terraset Basketball Challenge!

Details: 

• Date: Friday, March 28th
• Time: 5:30 pm (Doors Open), 6:00pm (Tip Off)
• Location: South Lakes High School
• Ticket, concession, and volunteer information will be shared by the PTO soon

6th Grade Player Participation

The Basketball Challenge is a final four style tournament, four teams composed of 6th grade students and staff.

Basketball practices are scheduled for 8am-9am in the Terraset Gym on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Please see Mr. Barnett for permission forms and waivers. **Please note once players are assigned to a team, their specific team will practice once a week, either Tuesdays or Wednesdays March 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26.  If there is a conflict, Mr. Barnett will work to accommodate.**

2nd-6th Grade Cheerleader Participation·     

Students participating will work on skills and cheers taught by the high school cheerleaders and then perform at the game! 

Please see Mrs. Gregston for permission forms and waivers. She will be in attendance during all cheer activities. Cheerleading practices will be held 3/10, 3/12, 3/14, 3/19, 3/21, 3/24, and 3/26 from 4:05-5:15 p.m. and cheerleaders will need to arrive at the game at 5:30 pm on March 28. Students interested should return their signed permission form to Mrs. Gregston ASAP and no later than March 3.

🏘️Fairfax County Child Supervision Guidelines

We have been getting questions from families about the appropriate age for children to stay home unsupervised. Fairfax County provides families guidelines to follow when deciding whether or not your child is ready to stay home unsupervised or babysit a younger child without an adult present.

🏫FCPS Career & Transition Services Middle School Transition Fair: Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle School

It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult. Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future. You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about short and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success. For more information and to register, please refer to the flyer (English, Spanish, and Additional Language Translations)

🧸 Kindergarten Registration

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Shannon Johnson, our school registrar.

💻 Try Online Registration

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account. 

☕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:

March 28, 2025

May 2, 2025

June 6, 2025

🍽️Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

📔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.

🐯PTO News

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

• Come to Our Meeting Tomorrow Night! Join us at 6:30pm in the library. Our guest speaker is Adrienne Glenn from the FCPS Office of Equity & Cultural Responsiveness. Minutes from previous meetings and the agenda for the upcoming meeting can be found on our website: https://www.terrasetpto.org/meeting-agendas-and-minutes
• Clubs Begin March 10 - Registration is now closed. Thanks to everyone who signed up their student. Please remind them to attend their Tiger Club on the correct day!
• Basketball Challenge Tickets Now on Sale: See our special flyer in this week’s Tuesday folder and visit to get your tickets.

🏫FCPS News

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

• Summer Camps and Learning Opportunities
• Supporting Academic Growth 
• Preparing for Tough Conversations With Your Child

🐾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, March 5: PTO Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. (Library)
• Monday, March 17: 3-hour Early Dismissal
• Friday, March 28: PTO Basketball Challenge @ 6pm (SLHS Gym)
• Friday, March 28: End of Quarter 2
• Monday, March 31: No School (Eid al-Fitr)
• Tuesday, April 1: No School (Teacher Workday)
• Tuesday, April 1: Kindergarten Orientation @ 10:30-11:30 a.m. (TES Cafeteria)

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,

This week’s spring-like weather has reminded us that in less than a month it will officially be spring! It is a great time to pause and celebrate all of the incredible progress and achievements our Tigers have made so far this year. We have consistently observed our students engaging in meaningful and joyful learning, acquiring new skills, collaborating with one another and demonstrating kindness in many ways. This would not be possible without our talented professionals at school AND your dedication to our partnership- thank you!

If you would like to recognize a Terraset staff member for going above and beyond, please be sure to shout them out with an FCPS Cares submission here.

With much appreciation always,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

🏀Read Across America Celebration With Kwame Alexander

Sunday, March 2nd at 2:30 p.m. at Langston Hughes Middle School

Join the National Education Association for an unforgettable afternoon as we celebrate the power of literature, education, and music with an exclusive performance by award-winning author Kwame Alexander and jazz bassist Amy Shook. Experience the magic as they bring his acclaimed book, The Crossover, to life in a dynamic jazz performance, and Langston Hughes Middle School students share their artistic, dramatic, musical and athletic talents with invited students, families, educators, and esteemed guests.

🐕 No Pets on School Grounds

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.

🏀Participate in the 2025 Terraset Basketball Challenge!

Details: 

• Date: Friday, March 28th
• Time: 5:30 pm (Doors Open), 6:00pm (Tip Off)
• Location: South Lakes High School
• Ticket, concession, and volunteer information will be shared by the PTO soon

6th Grade Player Participation

The Basketball Challenge is a final four style tournament, four teams composed of 6th grade students and staff.

Basketball practices are scheduled for 8am-9am in the Terraset Gym on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Please see Mr. Barnett for permission forms and waivers. **Please note once players are assigned to a team, their specific team will practice once a week, either Tuesdays or Wednesdays March 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26.  If there is a conflict, Mr. Barnett will work to accommodate.**

2nd-6th Grade Cheerleader Participation·     

Students participating will work on skills and cheers taught by the high school cheerleaders and then perform at the game! 

Please see Mrs. Gregston for permission forms and waivers. She will be in attendance during all cheer activities. Cheerleading practices will be held 3/10, 3/12, 3/14, 3/19, 3/21, 3/24, and 3/26 from 4:05-5:15 p.m. and cheerleaders will need to arrive at the game at 5:30 pm on March 28. Students interested should return their signed permission form to Mrs. Gregston ASAP and no later than March 3.

🧸 Kindergarten Registration

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for [orientation and any other introductory events your school may host]. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Shannon Johnson, our school registrar.

💻 Try Online Registration

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account. 

☕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:

February 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

May 2, 2025

June 6, 2025

🍽️Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

📑Mathematics Resource Review

Fairfax County Public Schools will adopt new Mathematics Instructional Resources for the 2025-2026 (secondary) and 2026-2027 (elementary) school years. A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers will be meeting to review materials submitted by vendors. The public is also invited to review materials and provide comments.

Mathematics basal instructional resources may be accessed in-person and online from February 14, 2025 – March 21, 2025, for public feedback. Those reviewing instructional materials in-person or on-line will give feedback via a digital input form.

Hard copies of instructional materials will be available for review at Willow Oaks Welcome Center Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Note: If review hours are needed outside of these hours please email [email protected]

📔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.

🐯PTO News

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

• This Thursday, February 27: IHOP Tigers on the Town - Dine in or take out at IHOP (494 Elden St. Herndon VA) from 5-9pm and support the PTO! Mention the Terraset PTO fundraiser when ordering. Encourage friends to meet you there, and wear your grade level t-shirt that day!
• Wednesday, March 5: PTO meeting, 6:30pm in the library. Our guest speaker is Adrienne Glenn from the FCPS Office of Equity & Cultural Responsiveness. Childcare provided.
• Friday, March 28: Basketball Challenge: Tickets will go on sale later this week. See PTO News on Thursday for more details. 
• Now Through March 2: Clubs Registration There are a lot of great clubs to choose from, and most still have spots left! Sign up today at https://www.homeroom.com/sites/terraset-elementary-reston/enrichment

🏫FCPS News

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

• Flu Prevention
• Students Spread Joy
• Investing in our Classrooms

🐾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:

February - Black History/Love the Bus Month

• Friday, February 28: Principal/Parent Coffee Meeting @ 9:45 a.m. (TES Cafeteria)
• Sunday, March 2: Kwame Alexander Event @ 2:30 p.m. (LHMS)
• Wednesday, March 5: PTO Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. (Library)
• Monday, March 17: 3-hour Early Dismissal
• Monday, March 31: No School (Eid al-Fitr)
• Friday, March 28: PTO Basketball Challenge @ 6pm (SLHS Gym)

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,

Next Monday, 2/24/25 we will have our next 3 hour early release Monday.  Be sure to 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, February 20th.  It will be very difficult to navigate dismissal changes on the 24th.  Our top priority is to get every Tiger home safely at the correct time.

Additionally, while the overwhelming majority of our students consistently demonstrate respect and use kind words, we again have had a few instances of “roasting” lately. This is when students use words towards one another that are not kind nor respectful and are meant to hurt another person’s feelings. We will continue to support our children with expectations and ask that families reinforce these at home as well. Hateful speech and slurs are never tolerated at Terraset.

Yours in partnership,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

🐕 No Pets on School Grounds

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.

🏀Participate in the 2025 Terraset Basketball Challenge!

Details: 

• Date: Friday, March 28th
• Time: 5:30 pm (Doors Open), 6:00pm (Tip Off)
• Location: South Lakes High School
• Ticket, concession, and volunteer information will be shared by the PTO soon

6th Grade Player Participation

The Basketball Challenge is a final four style tournament, four teams composed of 6th grade students and staff.

Basketball practices are scheduled for 8am-9am in the Terraset Gym on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Please see Mr. Barnett for permission forms and waivers. **Please note once players are assigned to a team, their specific team will practice once a week, either Tuesdays or Wednesdays March 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26.  If there is a conflict, Mr. Barnett will work to accommodate.**

2nd-6th Grade Cheerleader Participation·     

Students participating will work on skills and cheers taught by the high school cheerleaders and then perform at the game! 

Please see Mrs. Gregston for permission forms and waivers. She will be in attendance during all cheer activities. Cheerleading practices will be held 3/10, 3/12, 3/14, 3/19, 3/21, 3/24, and 3/26 from 4:05-5:15 p.m. and cheerleaders will need to arrive at the game at 5:30 pm on March 28. Students interested should return their signed permission form to Mrs. Gregston ASAP and no later than March 3.

🧸 Kindergarten Registration

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for [orientation and any other introductory events your school may host]. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Shannon Johnson, our school registrar.

💻 Try Online Registration

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account. 

☕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:

February 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

May 2, 2025

June 6, 2025

🍽️Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

📑Mathematics Resource Review

Fairfax County Public Schools will adopt new Mathematics Instructional Resources for the 2025-2026 (secondary) and 2026-2027 (elementary) school years. A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers will be meeting to review materials submitted by vendors. The public is also invited to review materials and provide comments.

Mathematics basal instructional resources may be accessed in-person and online from February 14, 2025 – March 21, 2025, for public feedback. Those reviewing instructional materials in-person or on-line will give feedback via a digital input form.

Hard copies of instructional materials will be available for review at Willow Oaks Welcome Center Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Note: If review hours are needed outside of these hours please email [email protected]

📔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.

🐯PTO News

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

• TONIGHT: Silent Auction Ends! Place your bids online before 9:00 pm tonight: https://www.32auctions.com/TES2025.
• Thursday, Feb 20: Clubs Registration Opens at https://www.homeroom.com/sites/terraset-elementary-reston/enrichment at noon
• Thursday, February 27: IHOP Tigers on the Town - Dine in or take out at IHOP (494 Elden St. Herndon VA) from 5-9pm and support the PTO!
• Friday, March 28: Basketball Challenge: Mark your calendars now to come see our 6th graders and staff play basketball in this fun annual event for the whole school. Watch for information soon from the Terraset staff about signing up your student for basketball (6th graders) or cheerleading (3rd-6th graders) at this event.

🏫FCPS News

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

• Flu Prevention
• Students Spread Joy
• Investing in our Classrooms

🐾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:

February - Black History/Love the Bus Month

• Wednesday, February 19:  Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration @ Carter G. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA @ 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
• Monday, February 24: 3-hour Early Dismissal
• Friday, February 28: Principal/Parent Coffee Meeting @ 9:45 a.m. (TES Cafeteria)
• Monday, March 17: 3-hour Early Dismissal
• Monday, March 31: No School (Eid al-Fitr)
• Friday, March 28: PTO Basketball Challenge @ 6pm (SLHS Gym)

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,

Our students certainly are starting off the 3rd Quarter strong! We have been enjoying many learning opportunities recently including celebrating and deepening our understandings of Black History Month, 2nd grade Tigers visited the National Museum of the American Indian, and our Tiger Ambassadors and Young Scholars in 5th and 6th grades took an amazing field trip to George Mason University.

It is so hard to believe that we’re about to celebrate 100 days of school. That’s 100 days of learning, belonging, and partnership! We thank you for continuing to support routines for bedtime, mornings, and ensuring our Tigers arrive at school on time and ready to learn each day. Doing this sends our children the message that their education is important and sets them up for success.

We also recognize that by this point in the school year, some students, (including our own children), may have already missed a few days of school due to illness that requires them to be absent. As a reminder, VDOE and FCPS policies require schools to send notifications home when students have missed 5 or more days of school. These messages and letters are not sent by teachers, but by administration in accordance with these policies. Should you ever have questions or concerns about this, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly.

Enjoy the winter weather we are expecting soon and please be sure to keep an eye out for operational status updates for the days ahead on the FCPS website, our Terraset Facebook page, and local tv stations.

Stay safe and warm,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for [orientation and any other introductory events your school may host]. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Shannon Johnson, our school registrar.

💻 Try Online Registration

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account. 

📝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.

☕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:

February 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

May 2, 2025

June 6, 2025

🫱🏽‍🫲🏼Friendly Reminder: FCPS Trust Policy Information For Families

As we navigate the months ahead, many families are experiencing anxiety and uncertainty due to the recent Presidential Election and ongoing discussions surrounding immigration policies. 

In 2022, the School Board adopted the Trust Policy, reaffirming its commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. This policy aligns FCPS with Fairfax County’s Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy ensuring that students and families can access school division benefits and services without fear that their information will be disclosed to federal immigration officials.

📔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.

🐯PTO News

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

Thank you to everyone who attended our Movie Night this weekend, and to our amazing volunteers who made it happen! Terraset families (and staff!) watching a movie together was a great way to spend a rainy Saturday night.

• NOW OPEN: Silent Auction 2025 - Place your bids online for awesome experiences and services donated by our staff and community members: https://www.32auctions.com/TES2025. The auction will close at 9:00 p.m. on February 18.
• Thursday, February 20: Spring Tiger Clubs Registration Opens - Visit https://www.homeroom.com/sites/terraset-elementary-reston/enrichment to check out the clubs we are offering this season. If your student needs a clubs scholarship, please reach out to Ms. Chavez at [email protected] by February 17.
• Friday, March 28: 2025 Basketball Challenge - Mark your calendars now to come see our 6th graders and staff play basketball in this fun annual event for the whole school. Watch for information soon from the Terraset staff about signing up your student for basketball (6th graders) or cheerleading (3rd-6th graders) at this event.
• Mark your calendars for the next PTO meeting on March 5!

Thanks for attending last week’s meeting! We learned about the new STEAM curriculum from Courtney Wiley. Meeting notes and a copy of the presentation will be available soon on the PTO website. Our next meeting will be March 5 at 6:30pm.

🏫FCPS News

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

• Proposed Budget Progress
• Apply for Dual Immersion and Magnet Lotteries
• Black History Month 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:

February - Black History/Love the Bus Month

• Monday, February 17: No School (Holiday)
• Wednesday, February 19:  Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration @ Carter G. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA @ 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
• Monday, February 24: 3-hour Early Dismissal
• Friday, February 28th: Principal/Parent Coffee Meeting @ 9:45 a.m. (TES Cafeteria)

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,

What a phenomenal week and weekend we’ve had as a Tiger community! In addition to the engaging learning opportunities we have had at school, our students and staff have also had a lot of fun. This past Friday and Saturday we were incredibly impressed by the outstanding talent that our students that participated in Broadway Night at South Lakes High School demonstrated- kudos to each of them! 

Another highlight has been outdoor recess after so many days indoors due to weather. It is always so wonderful to experience the joy and energy of our Tigers enjoying outdoor movement and play. We hear that there may be more winter weather coming our way so we are taking full advantage of being outside as much as possible now. 

Warmly,

Katie Aldridge, Principal

Dave Ickowski, Assistant Principal

🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for [orientation and any other introductory events your school may host]. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact [name], our school registrar.

💻 Try Online Registration

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account. 

📝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.

☕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:

February 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

May 2, 2025

June 6, 2025

🫱🏽‍🫲🏼Friendly Reminder: FCPS Trust Policy Information For Families

As we navigate the months ahead, many families are experiencing anxiety and uncertainty due to the recent Presidential Election and ongoing discussions surrounding immigration policies. 

In 2022, the School Board adopted the Trust Policy, reaffirming its commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. This policy aligns FCPS with Fairfax County’s Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy ensuring that students and families can access school division benefits and services without fear that their information will be disclosed to federal immigration officials.

📔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.

📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.  If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in one of the following virtual meetings:

• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. (Register Here)

🏅 Advisory Committee for Students With Disabilities Seeks Nominations for First-Class Awards

First-Class Awards are presented each year to individuals who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the 2025 First-Class Awards. This is a great opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students who demonstrate the inclusion of students with disabilities in all facets of education. 

Nominees should model excellence in their role relative to special education, have a positive impact that benefits disabled and non-disabled students alike, and be committed to creating an inclusive environment and mindset.

Nominate an administrator, staff member, student, or community partner who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools. Nominations close Wednesday, February 19.

🗓️FCPS Career & Transition Services Middle School Transition Fair: Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle School

It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult. Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future. You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about short and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success. For more information and registration.

Office of the Ombuds: At Your Service!

Ombuds staff engage with FCPS employees, families, and students to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.  

Ombuds office staff members are available to help resolve disagreements between parents/caregivers and schools. They do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.

Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email [email protected], or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question.

🐯PTO News

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

• TOMORROW, Feb 5: PTO Meeting - Join us Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the library (please note location change!). Guest speaker Courtney Wiley will discuss the new STEAM program at Terraset. Refreshments and childcare will be provided. Agenda is available here.
• TOMORROW, Feb 5: Silent Auction Opens - The 2025 Terraset Silent Auction opens tomorrow at 7:00 a.m.!  Place your bids online for awesome experiences and services donated by our staff and community members. The Auction will close at 9:00 p.m. on February 18.
• Saturday, Feb 8: Movie Night - Come watch The Wild Robot this Saturday, February 8th. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:00 p.m. Admission is FREE. We will have popcorn, treats, and drinks available for purchase. This is not a drop-off event. Students will need to be accompanied by a grown-up.
• Monday, Feb 10: Basketball Challenge Planning Meeting - Volunteers are needed to help plan, organize, and execute the Terraset Basketball Challenge on March 28th. We will have a virtual planning meeting on Monday, February 10th at 7 p.m. Email [email protected] to learn more and join!
• Friday, March 28: 2025 Basketball Challenge - Mark your calendars now to come see our 6th graders and staff play basketball in this fun annual event for the whole school. Also, watch for information soon from the Terraset staff about signing up your student for basketball (6th graders) or cheerleading (3rd-6th graders) at this event. 

🏫FCPS News

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

• FY 2026 Proposed Budget
• Student-Driven Lunch Menus
• Inclusion Awards Nominations

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

🐾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:

February - Black History/Love the Bus Month

• Thursday, February 5: PTO Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. (TES Library)
• Saturday, February 8: Terraset (Indoor) Movie Night @ 7 p.m.
• Monday, February 10: FCPS Virtual Community Boundary Review Meeting (Register Here)
• Monday, February 17: No School (Holiday)
• Wednesday, February 19:  Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration @ Carter G. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA @ 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
• Monday, February 24: 3-hour Early Dismissal
• Friday, February 28th: Principal/Parent Coffee Meeting @ 9:45 a.m. (TES Cafeteria)

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 that we have reached the end of the 2nd quarter. Tomorrow, January 29th, is a student holiday for a teacher workday as well as Lunar New Year. Wishing good fortune to all who celebrate! Our office will be open with a regular schedule tomorrow.

We are certainly looking forward to beginning our 3rd quarter of the 24-25 school year with less illnesses and more time together with our community. We have several community events that we are looking forward to coming up such as the South Lakes Pyramid Broadway Night and STEAM Night here at Terraset. We hope to see you at these events, our next Principal’s Parent Coffee, or a PTO meeting soon!

Warmly,

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:

February 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

May 2, 2025

June 6, 2025

📝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.

🫱🏽‍🫲🏼Friendly Reminder: FCPS Trust Policy Information For Families

As we navigate the months ahead, many families are experiencing anxiety and uncertainty due to the recent Presidential Election and ongoing discussions surrounding immigration policies. 

In 2022, the School Board adopted the Trust Policy, reaffirming its commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. This policy aligns FCPS with Fairfax County’s Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy ensuring that students and families can access school division benefits and services without fear that their information will be disclosed to federal immigration officials.

📔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.

🔬Terraset STEM Expo Outing

Students and parents participated in a STEM Expo sponsored by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research down at the University of Washington, D.C. on Saturday.  Along with hands on activities and learning about the abundance of professional opportunities focused on STEM, students were able to learn about the workings of the human brain in an immersive setting inside a portable planetarium.

🏫FCPS News

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

• SOL Score Reports
• Upcoming Budget Presentation
• Science Fair Judges Needed

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:

• Wednesday, Feb 5: PTO Meeting - All are welcome to attend the PTO meeting next week at 6:30pm in the library (please note location change!). Guest speaker Courtney Wiley will discuss the new STEAM program at Terraset. Refreshments and childcare will be provided.
• Saturday, Feb 8: Terraset Movie Night - Come watch The Wild Robot at Terraset (Indoor!) Movie Night at 7pm. This is a FREE event for all Terraset families. 
• Coming Soon: 2025 Terraset Silent Auction - We’re bringing back one of last year’s most popular events! Watch for details in this week’s PTO News email and next week’s Tuesday folder flyer so you can be ready to start placing your bids on February 5.

🐾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:

• Tuesday, January 28: End of Quarter 2
• Wednesday, January 29: No School (Teacher Workday)
• Thursday, February 5: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm (TES Library)
• Saturday, February 8: Terraset (Indoor) Movie Night @ 7pm
• 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 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

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

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