Terra Centre Newsletter 10/21/24

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^{Our kindergarten students had a great time on their fall field trip to the pumpkin patch!}

Terra Centre Families,

We are looking forward to families joining us for our Curriculum Night this Tuesday, October 22, 6:00-7:30 p.m.! Details are below.

As a reminder, next week there are two early release days for students.

Monday, October 28th-K-6th grade students only will be released 3 hours early based on family input form. Our office staff will begin reaching out to families that have not completed the early release form that was sent home.

Thursday, October 31st-All PREK-6th grade students will be released 2 hours early.

Please scroll down to review important reminders and information.

Rebecca Gidoni, Principal

Teresa Lewis, Assistant Principal

Important Reminders

Robinson Homecoming Events

Come out and celebrate during Robinson's Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 25th at 4:45 p.m.. Hear the Marching Rams perform, see the Robinson pyramid mascots, and support Robinson's different clubs and activities before watching the Robinson Varsity football team take on the Fairfax Lions at 7:00 p.m. It is sure to be a great time for all families.

Curriculum Night

Robinson Pyramid Resource Fair

SCA Spirit Day

Veterans Day Celebration-Friday, November 8^th

Thanksgiving Luncheon-Friday, November 8^th

Trunk or Treat Event

Mark Your Calendar

Tuesday, October 22nd: Curriculum Night-6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Friday, October 25th: Robinson Homecoming Parade-4:45 p.m.

Monday, October 28th: 3-Hour Early Release for K-6 (12:25 dismissal)

Tuesday, October 29th: AAP Full Time Services Overview-5:00 p.m., Cafeteria

Tuesday, October 29th: PTA Meeting, 6:00 PM (Hybrid)

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Thursday, October 31st: Storybook Character Spirit Day

Thursday, October 31st: 2-Hour Early Release for PreK-6 (1:25 dismissal)

Friday, November 1st: FCPS Holiday

Monday, November 4th-Tuesday, November 5th: Student Holiday, No School, Teacher Work Days

Monday, November 4th: PTA Pumpkin Drop/Outdoor Movie Night-4:30 p.m.

Friday, November 8th: Thanksgiving Luncheon

Friday, November 8th: Veterans Day Celebration

Important Dates for Three-Hour Early Release:

October 28th

December 9th (Please note the change from November 25th)

February 24th

March 17th

April 28th

May 19th

PTA News

PTA Meeting

Our next PTA meeting is on Tuesday, October 29th at 6:00 p.m. This is a hybrid meeting, so if you are at Terra Centre for the AAP orientation, stay for the meeting. If you cannot attend, log on to the following link to join: meet.google.com/ycj-ibcn-rqw

Help us "rake it in" with our Fall Fundraiser!

We are thrilled to announce that we are launching our Fall Fundraiser, running from now through November 13th, with a goal of raising $22,000! This year, in response to your feedback, we are introducing a donation-only format making it easier than ever for you to contribute without the need for participation or volunteering—ideal for our busy lives! We believe this simplified approach will inspire greater involvement, and we’re excited about the potential for greater donations.

In previous active fundraisers, around 195 participants contributed approximately $19,000, which helped support essential initiatives such as experiential learning, classroom charging stations, and indoor/outdoor learning enhancements such as upgrades to the Discovery Garden.

By choosing to donate, you significantly impact and enhance the TCES educational experience. This year, we’re aiming for at least 230 participants to help us reach our goal of $22,000. We invite everyone in our school community to contribute, as every donation—no matter the size—brings us closer to our goal. Feel free to share the donation website link with friends and family.

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

Our Annual Pumpkin Drop is November 4th at 4:30 pm!

Join us for our Annual Pumpkin Drop & Movie Night! Students can cheer as they watch their pumpkins get dropped off the roof behind the school. Starting around 6:30, we'll watch Despicable Me 4 on the blacktop. Pizza and other food will be available for purchase--this is our big fundraiser for the 6th Grade class! You can register your pumpkin and pre-order pizzas here.

Have a budding artist? Submit their artwork to Reflections!

Reflections is a nationwide PTA program, where students from Pre-K through Grade 12 to create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. Reflections is an all-volunteer PTA program, providing opportunities for recognition and access to arts. Arts are a vital part of educating today's students, allowing them to explore their own creativity, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

This year's theme is "Accepting Imperfection." You can submit your completed student entry form and works of art to tcesptareflections@gmail.com.

Detailed entry guidelines and entry form provided below for more information, visit https://vapta.org/reflections-main/.