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Congratulations to our 5th and 6th grade band and strings students on their fantastic winter concerts last week! Thank you to Mrs. Seifried, Mrs. Krug, and Mr. Mondoloka for their dedicated work!
Terra Centre Families,
This Wednesday, December 17, is a 3-Hour Early Release day for all K-6 students. We will use the early dismissal plans you provided in the forms back in September for this and all future early release Wednesdays. If your child's dismissal time or transportation needs to change, please submit a TCES Dismissal Change Form by the end of today, Monday, December 15.
We hope all our families have a safe, happy, and relaxing Winter Break with friends and family. As a reminder, our SCA Spirit Day - Pajama Day is this Friday, December 19! Please note that the school's front office will be closed starting Monday, December 22, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. We look forward to welcoming all of our students back when classes resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Tim Signorelli, Assistant Principal
TC News & Important Reminders
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SCA Spirit Day - Pajama Day
Get ready for a cozy Pajama Day on Friday, December 19! We invite students and staff to wear their favorite comfy pajamas to school! Please be sure pajamas are appropriate for school and that students wear regular shoes.
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Congratulations to Mrs. Winkowski!
After 18 wonderful years at Terra Centre, our beloved Speech-Language Pathologist, Terry Winkowski, is retiring on December 31, 2025. She has worked with students from preschool to sixth grade, celebrating every goal accomplished, and collaborating closely with parents and the school team. We are so grateful to Mrs. Winkowski for her dedication, service, and incredible impact on the students at Terra Centre. We wish her the best in the next chapter of her journey!
December 17 - 3 Hour Early Release for K-6 Students
Our next 3-hour early release is Wednesday, December 17 for K-6 students.
- The early release forms Terra Centre families completed in September will be used for all upcoming early release Wednesdays.
- Any changes in dismissal time or transportation must be submitted on the TCES Dismissal Change Form by Monday, December 15.
Bell Schedule - Early Release Wednesdays
- All K-6 Students - 8:40-12:25 (supervision for designated students until 3:25)
- Preschool – follow regular Wednesday schedules
- PreK Inclusion 8:40-3:25
- PAC Students 8:40-12:00
- AM ECCB Preschool 8:40-12:00
- PM ECCB Preschool 12:05-3:25
Upcoming Dates – 2025-2026 Early Release Wednesdays
- December 17
- February 25
- March 25
- April 29
- May 20
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, December 15: Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline (Grades 2-7)
Wednesday, December 17: 3-Hour Early Release for K-6 (12:25 dismissal) 12:25 Green Team Meeting
Friday, December 19: SCA Spirit Day - Pajama Day
Monday, December 22-Friday, January 2: Winter Break (no school)
Monday, January 5: School Resumes
Thursday, January 15: 7:00 Robinson Pyramid Concert for 5th and 6th Grade Chorus students who signed up to attend - Robinson Secondary School
Monday, January 19: Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
Tuesday, January 27: 6:00 Chorus Concert - TCES Gym
Wednesday, January 28: 2-Hour Early Release (1:25 Dismissal)
End of Quarter 2
Thursday, January 29: Staff Development Day - No School for Students
Friday, January 30: Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
PTA News
PTA Website
Winter Afterschool Club Registration Opens Dec. 21
Club registration will open on Sunday, December 21 at 8:00 a.m. for members and 9:00 a.m. for non-members.
Registration and flyers can be found on board website: https://tcpta.ptboard.com
2025 PTA Reflections Winners
We are delighted to announce the results of the 2025 TCES PTA Reflections Art Competition, centered on the theme "I Belong." We received wonderful submissions from our talented students, and it is our pleasure to recognize the following award recipients for Terra Centre Elementary School PTA Reflections Winners. The students that have been awarded 1st place will be entered in the next level of judging!
2025 TCES PTA Reflections Art Competition - "I Belong"
Visual Arts:
Primary Division (PreK-2)
- Outstanding Interpretation Award: Olivia Mahn
- Award of Excellence: Rayyan Malik
Intermediate Division (3-5)
- Outstanding Interpretation Award: Charlotte Gulino
- Award of Excellence: Amelia Wagner
- Merit Award: Riley Guerrero
Middle Division (6-8)
- Outstanding Interpretation Award: Jase Millard
- Award of Excellence: Claire Millard
- Merit Award: Shoshana Ende-Alonzo
Literature:
Intermediate Division (3-5)
- Outstanding Interpretation Award: Ryan Detrick
- Award of Excellence: Charlotte Sauer
- Merit Award: Whitney Felps
Middle Division (6-8)
- Outstanding Interpretation Award: Elena Rhoads
Film:
Primary Division (PreK-2)
- Outstanding Interpretation Award: Layla Buckner
Intermediate Division (3-5)
- Outstanding Interpretation Award: Kate Detrick
- Award of Excellence: Rose Warren
Photography:
Middle Division (6-8)
- Outstanding Interpretation Award: Arianna Faul
Music Composition:
Middle Division (6-8)
- Outstanding Interpretation Award: Ellie Goodrich
Please Save the Date:
- TCES PTA Reflections Showcase and Awards Ceremony
- Thursday, February 5th, 2025
- 5:30 - 7:00 PM
- School Cafeteria
This is a special opportunity to celebrate our students' creative efforts and their unique interpretations of what it means to belong. We are incredibly proud of what each participant has accomplished through their artistic expression. It would be great if all of you could attend! All submitted artwork will be displayed on this day so please know that the students can take their artwork home after the showcase ceremony.
Community News
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Brushes for a Brighter Future |
Terra Centre is helping a Robinson Secondary senior with his service project, Brushes for a Brighter Future, to collect art supplies! This project is all about making sure kids who need a little help have the crayons, paper, and paint they need to draw, color, and share their feelings through art. Terra Centre will have a special collection box right outside the front office from December 8 – 19. Let's help make art available to everyone! Check the Terra Centre All Parents Schoology Course for a list of suggested supplies.
FCPS News
Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during the upcoming winter break and on snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
Winter Break Literacy Adventures
Engaging in literacy activities over winter break helps students maintain the reading, writing, and speaking skills they built during the first half of the school year. Even a little daily practice, such as these 10 fun family activities, helps ensure they return to school confident and ready to continue growing in literacy. Enjoy these literacy adventures as a family!
Reporting Student Absences
We are committed to partnering with families to promote positive attendance habits. Whenever your child is unable to attend school, please let us know. Reporting absences helps our staff support students and connect them with resources they may need.
Full-day absences can be reported in SIS ParentVUE. Parents can also report absences by [add any other method of reporting absences at your school].
Parents may monitor their child’s attendance records in SIS ParentVUE.
Attendance Codes in SIS ParentVUE Explained
Attendance codes in SIS ParentVUE are assigned by school staff to better identify the reasons behind student absences. This allows us to respond thoughtfully and provide appropriate support. Visit the FCPS Attendance Policy webpage to learn more about the codes.
When Your Child Is Sick
It is also important to keep your child home when they are sick. The Can My Child Go to School? webpage provides helpful recommendations on when to keep your child home.
For instance, a child should attend school if they have cold symptoms, as long as they are feeling like they can participate in school activities. However, if they have severe, uncontrolled, or rapid coughing; wheezing; or difficulty breathing, definitely keep them home and contact your health care provider.
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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