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We had a great Blue Star week celebrating our military families and enjoyed meeting some of them at our coffee on Wednesday. FCPS has an amazing website page with all of the resources military families might need in our community. Go here.
We also enjoyed a packed house - in person and on-line - for our first PTA meeting of the year. There are so many exciting activities planned. Be sure to join. The PTA leadership is hoping to increase current membership. Their site can be found here.
Finally, the week ended with a student favorite - field day. Ask your student what their favorite activity was during the event. Thank you to all of the volunteers. We couldn't have done it without you.
mboland@fcps.edu (Maureen Boland, Interim Principal)
mrehrman@fcps.edu (Meghan Ehrman, Assistant Principal)
We welcome your partnership.
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TONIGHT: Bats at Night
In February, we’re going to have an Under the Stars Art Festival, which will include a component on "night animals". Some students in the Eco Club chose bats as their focus for this fall and we’re hoping to see activity at night.
Come join our preschool teacher Miss Grove on the soccer field on October 2 at 6:45 as the sun starts to set. Bring a bring a blanket or a towel to sit or lay on and dress appropriately for the temperature. All are invited.
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Save your Water Bottles
Mrs. Bauersfeld, our art teacher, is doing a plastic water bottle collection for an art project this winter. Please send in water bottles. Students can turn them into the bin in the lobby starting next week.
Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
Our first Early Release Wednesday will be on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 with dismissal at 12:25pm. Families have the option for childcare at school until the regular 3:25pm dismissal time if needed. Please fill out this google form for each of your children and make any plan changes for that day in Pickup Patrol. Thank you to everyone who has already filled out the form!
Family Life Education (FLE) Overview
This year, Oak View is hosting the Robinson Pyramid Elementary FLE Viewing Night for parents to review materials and ask questions. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 22 from 6 - 7 pm. The Zoom link is available through ParentVue in Schoology.
  Walk and Roll to School Day
Terra Centre will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 7, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools.Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school. Get more information about Walk to School Day.
Reflections Art Contest 2026-2027
We are accepting entries for 2026-2027 National PTA Reflections Art Contest! This year’s theme is "What My Culture Means to Me”. Please take time and encourage your child to explore the various art categories to express this year’s theme: Dance choreography, Film production, Literature, Music composition, Visual Arts, Photography.
Reflections 2026-2027 Theme: "What My Culture Means to Me”
Accepting all entries NOW, deadline is Friday, November 13, 2026
It is strongly recommended in taking time to read "Creating an Entry" and "Reflections Categories and Divisions" for further guidance.
https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections/for-students-and-families
TCES Spelling Bee
Our school is officially enrolled in 2026-2027 Fairfax County Spelling Bee Program! Please follow the word study list link below so your child can start studying now! Our school spelling bee date TBD, likely January/February 2027.
Resources link: https://spellingbee.com/resource-center
President: Shannon McInerney | president@tcespta.org
Treasurer: Josh Detrick | treasurer@tcespta.org
Secretary: Chris Detrick | secretary@tcespta.org
VP of Fundraising & Events: Mary Worosz | events@tcespta.org
VP of Clubs & Enrichment: Rachel Ball | clubs@tcespta.org
VP of Hospitality: Stephanie Sauer Goodwin | hospitality@tcespta.org
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Friday, October 2nd: Bat Viewing (see above)
Tuesday, October 6th: Chalk the Walk
Wednesday, October 7th: Walk/Bike to School
October 8th/9th: 6th Grade Field Trip
October 12th: Student Holiday
Limited Early Release Wednesdays: School releases at 12:25 on October 21.
October 23rd: Second Grade Field Trip
October 23, 6:00–8:00 PM Family Game Night, TCES Cafeteria — RSVP: events@tcespta.org
October 28, 6:00–7:30 PM PTA Membership Meeting
October 30, End of First Quarter: School gets out at 1:25.
November 2nd/3rd: Student Holidays
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Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Disability History and Awareness Month
In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
FCPS Seeks Community Input on Middle School AAP Centers
FCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.
Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Franklin Middle: Monday, October 5, at 6 p.m.
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Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
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Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.
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