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Dear Families,
This week is Staff Appreciation Week, and we’re excited to take this opportunity to celebrate all the incredible staff who make our school such a special place. From our teachers and instructional assistants, specialists and support staff—every person here plays a vital role in creating a nurturing, safe, and inspiring learning environment for our students.
Congratulations to our FCPS SEPTA Excellence Winners:
Ms. Grove: Outstanding Special Educator Preschool
Ms. Lowe: Elementary Special Educator of the Year
We are so fortunate to have Ms. Grove and Ms. Lowe as a part of our special education program, they truly make a difference in the lives of their students!
Our last 3 hour early release Monday for K-6 students is on Monday, May 19. We will use the information families have provided for April's early release. If families need to make a change, please use the dismissal change form by 11:00 am on Monday, May 19.
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
Spring SOL Testing Dates
Mark Your Calendar
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
Monday, May 5-Friday, May 9: Staff Appreciation Week
Thursday, May 7: National School Nurse Day
Monday, May 19: 3 hour early release, K-6 students only, 12:25 dismissal
Monday, May 19: Spring Band and Strings concert, Robinson Russell Theatre
Monday, May 26: No School, Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, June 6: 6th grade promotion ceremony, 9:00 am-gym
Wednesday, June 11: Last day of school for K-6 students, 2 hour early dismissal: 1:25 pm
Important Dates for Three-Hour Early Release:
Our next 3 hour early release Monday for K-6 students is on Monday, May 19. We will use the information families have provided for April's early release. If families need to make a change, please use the dismissal change form by 11:00 am on Monday, May 19.
PTA News
Interested in helping the PTA next year? Consider joining the board! We're looking for a President, VP of Fundraising, and Secretary. You'll be supported by an experienced team and great volunteer network. Learn more here: https://forms.gle/2DMmoYvZfmARe7UQ9.
Terra Centre Elementary PTA Membership
Please consider joining the PTA. The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. PTA Membership
FCPS Updates
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at our school — a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
Excellence at a Crossroads: FCPS Budget Update
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will begin finalizing the budget on Tuesday, May 6. The current advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million.
Without new revenue, such as the meals tax (adding just $2-3 to an average dining bill for a family of four), FCPS will face significant cuts.
What Is at Risk?
Go to fcps.edu/crossroads to see examples of where FCPS exceeds minimum state standards.
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