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"Salt Sweepers" Collect 73.8 Pounds of Salt!
Terra Centre Families,
Kudos to Ms. Bauersfeld and our 5th grade student volunteers! Building on their water-quality testing from earlier this year, our 5th graders successfully completed a "Salt Sweep" of the TC campus. In preparation for the Watershed Festival & Art Show on April 23rd, students worked to remove leftover road salt before it could reach storm drains and harm local aquatic life.
The results were impressive as students salvaged 73.8 pounds of salt! The clean, reclaimed salt is now being stored for future reuse. This hands-on project gave students a front-row seat to environmental stewardship, and as you can see from the photo above, they had a blast doing it!
Last week was action-packed at Terra Centre. We went from the energy of the Boosterthon Tiger Fit Games on Wednesday to celebrating the 100th Day of School, Valentine's Day, and Wacky Day on Friday! We want to send a special thank you to our 6th grade families for the delicious Chili and Soup Bar luncheon on Thursday. We truly appreciate this amazing, supportive community.
As a reminder, there is no school for students on Monday and Tuesday. Monday, Feb. 16 is Presidents' Day and Tuesday, Feb. 17 is a Teacher Workday.
We hope you enjoy a relaxing long weekend!
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Tim Signorelli, Assistant Principal
TC News & Important Reminders
Terra Centre Culture Night 2026
March 5, 2026
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
- Stop by tables hosted by our very own TC Families to learn about a variety of different cultures
- Participate in cultural dancing in the gym
- Listen to multicultural stories read aloud in the library
- Browse a showcase of posters displaying the heritage and cultures of our diverse community
- All students will get the chance to create a poster for their class's display
- Poster templates will be sent home closer to the date of the event
- All cultural posters are due to the classroom teacher by 3/2
Order Your 25-26 Terra Centre Yearbook!
Visit the Barksdale website and use Access Code: 0038625YB.
Yearbook Order Deadline:
Wednesday, April 15
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Mark Your Calendar
Monday, February 16: Holiday - Presidents' Day
Tuesday, February 17: Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Thursday, February 19: FCPS Spirit Day - Wear Bright Colors /Tropical Prints
TCES Hat Day! Boosterhon Reward
Friday, February 20: Love the Bus Month - Wear Yellow!
Wednesday, February 25: 3-Hour Early Release for K-6 (12:25 Dismissal)
TCES Crazy Hair Day! Boosterthon Reward
Thursday, March 5: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. TC Culture Night (3/12 snow date)
Sunday, March 8: Daylight Savings Time Begins (Spring Forward 1 Hour)
Tuesday, March 10: Spring Picture Day
Friday, March 20: Holiday - Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz - No School
March 23 - 27: Spring Book Fair (3/26 Family Book Fair Night)
Wednesday, March 25: 3-Hour Early Release for K-6 (12:25 Dismissal)
Friday, March 27: 2-Hr Early Release - All Students (1:25 Dismissal)
End of Quarter 3
March 30 - April 3: Spring Break - No School
Monday, April 6: Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Friday, April 10: School Planning Day - No School for Students
9:00 a.m. Kindergarten Orientation
Saturday, April 11: PTA Fun Fair
Wednesday, April 15: Yearbook Order Deadline
Thursday, April 23: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. TC Watershed Festival
Saturday, April 25: PTA Community Clean-Up Day
Wednesday, April 29: 3-Hour Early Release for K-6 (12:25 Dismissal)
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
PTA News
PTA Website
TC Tiger Fit Games Celebrations & Incentives!
Because our students worked so hard, we have several fun rewards coming up. Please mark your calendars:
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Thursday, Feb. 19: Hat Day (FCPS Spirit Day—wear Bright Colors and Tropical Prints!)
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Wednesday, Feb. 25: Crazy Hair Day & Duct Tape Mr. Signorelli!
FCPS News
Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
Survey on Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Now Open for All Families and Middle and High School Students
On Monday, all FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students received an email to participate in a voluntary and confidential survey. (Please check your spam folder if you have not received it.)
Questions refer to proposed changes to FCPS’ SR&R document for next year. This document outlines the rules that students are expected to follow, and guidelines for consequences if those expectations are not met. Possible changes include:
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Universal Discipline: Charts will list consequences and supports for students. They will help ensure that two students of the same grade will be treated fairly and receive the same level of support.
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Standards for In-School Suspensions of Students with Disabilities: Creating standards for how in-school suspensions are handled for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
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Accommodations for Multilingual Learner Student Statements: Providing translation accommodations when Multilingual Learner students provide statements about disciplinary incidents.
The survey will be open until Friday, February 20. Survey materials are available online.
Summer Learning
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
Planning for Life in and After High School for Students with IEPs
Families, caregivers, and educators of elementary and middle school students receiving special education services are invited to join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school.
The transition fair will take place on Wednesday, March 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Luther Jackson Middle School.
Ensuring the success of our students with disabilities after high school 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.
An exhibitor fair will include teachers and representatives from CTS high school courses, career academies, age 18-22 programs, and transition services for students with disabilities. This event also includes a presentation with a brief overview of transition services and a student/parent panel sharing firsthand experiences. Register in advance.
In Case You Missed It
In FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS at the Olympics
- Coaches Making History
- Divisionwide Spirit Day
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Quick Links
Resources
Families needing support (food assistance, school supplies, fee sponsored activities, mental health support, etc.) can reach out to a member of our clinical team. All requests are confidential. Our clinical team members are always available to support TC families with Fairfax County resource information.
David Lammon-school counselor
Ivy Jun-school counselor
Laurel Hanlon-school social worker
Emily Oliver-school psychologist
☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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