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Celebrating Terra Centre Culture Night 2026!
Terra Centre Families,
Thank you to our incredible staff and families for making Culture Night 2026 such a huge success! It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the family displays, student posters, dancing, read-alouds, and photo booths.
Spring Picture Day is Tomorrow! You can pre-order photos online via the Barksdale Ordering Link.
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Online Order Code: 0038625SG
Our SCA Cereal Drive continues through Friday, March 13. Scroll down for more details on upcoming events, including:
- Watershed Festival and Art Show
- Spring Book Fair
All school and community flyers are available via the "All Parents" course on Schoology for easy access.
Enjoy the beautiful weather this week!
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Tim Signorelli, Assistant Principal
TC News & Important Reminders
Body Safety Program
The Body Safety Program is scheduled to take place at Terra Centre the week of April 27 – May 1 for PreK and Grades K-6. If you would like to opt your child out of this program, please make sure to send in a signed opt-out form no later than April 13, 2026. Please note that Rylynn, a Department of Family Services Facility Dog, will be on-site Friday, May 1. We will have a virtual family info session on Monday, March 16 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Additional information and a virtual link will be provided to families this week.
Book Fair- Save The Date & Volunteers Needed!
Our Spring 2026 Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon! It's time to get kids excited about reading!
- The official sales week is the week before Spring Break from March 23-27, 2026.
- Book Fair Family Night will be Thursday, March 26 from 5:30-7:30.
- Volunteers needed for set-up as well as book preview & wish list creation events on March 18 & 19.
- If you’re willing to volunteer, please click on the following link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AEAB2AAB9-62597132-spring
- Visit the All Parents Course in Schoology for more details!
Watershed Festival & Art Show
April 23, 2026
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
* Hands-on Activities
* Environmental Experts
* Watershed-inspired Artwork - All Grades Preschool - 6th Grade
* Glow Room
* 2nd Grade Performance
* 4th Grade Family Dance Night
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SCA Cereal Drive: March 2 - 13
The SCA (Student Council Association) is collecting new, unopened boxes of cereal to donate to ECHO (Ecumenical Community Helping Others), which supports families in the Burke community. There will be a collection box outside the front office.
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Terra Centre Elementary Kindergarten Orientation
Who: Rising Kindergarteners and Parents/Guardians
When: Friday, April 10th from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Where: Terra Centre Elementary
- Meet the kindergarten teachers
- Tour the school
- Learn about the TC community
- Experience a school bus ride
- Register your child
Terra Centre Contact Info:
Register for the 2026-2027 School Year:
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
March 2 - 13: SCA Cereal Drive
Tuesday, March 10: Spring Picture Day
Monday, March 16: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Body Safety Program - Virtual Parent Information Session (link to follow)
Wednesday, March 18: IRW Writing SOL - Grade 5
Friday, March 20: Holiday - Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz - No School
March 23 - 27: Spring Book Fair
Wednesday, March 25: 3-Hour Early Release for K-6 (12:25 Dismissal)
Thursday, March 26: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Family Book Fair Night
5:30 p.m. Kindergarten Family Dance Night (Gym)
6:15 p.m. 1st Grade Family Dance Night (Gym)
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
Thursday, April 9: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Robinson Pyramid Art Show
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: Purple Up Day
Yearbook Order Deadline
Thursday, April 23: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. TC Watershed Festival & Art Show
6:30 p.m. 2nd Grade Performance - Gym
7:00 p.m. 4th Grade Family Dance - Gym
Saturday, April 25: PTA Community Clean-Up Day
April 27 - May 1: Body Safety Program - Fairfax County Department of Family Services Children, Youth and Families Division
Tuesday, April 28: Reading SOL - Grades 3 & 4
Wednesday, April 29: 3-Hour Early Release for K-6 (12:25 Dismissal)
Thursday, April 30: Reading SOL - Grades 5 & 6
Wednesday, May 6: Math SOL - Grades 3 & 4
Thursday, May 7: Math SOL - Grades 5 & 6
Thursday, May 14: Science SOL - Grade 5
6:00 p.m. Kindergarten Musical - Gym
Wednesday, May 20: 3-Hour Early Release for K-6 (12:25 Dismissal)
Thursday, May 21: PTA Variety Show
Monday, May 25: Memorial Day Holiday - No School
Tuesday, May 26: Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Wednesday, May 27: Eid al-Adha Holiday - No School
May 28 - June 4: SOL Retakes for students who scored 375-399
Monday, June 1: Spring Band & Strings Concert - Robinson SS
Thursday, June 4: Spring Chorus Concert - Robinson SS
Friday, June 12: 1:00 p.m. 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony - Robinson SS
Wednesday, June 17: Last Day of School - 1:25 Dismissal
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
PTA News
PTA Website
SEPTA Awards
SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association) Awards nominations are open now through March 13th! Nominate students, teachers, staff, and community members for a SEPTA Award of Excellence.
Click here for more information: https://tinyurl.com/AwardsSEPTA2026
PTA Reflections Update
Dear Families,
I am writing with a sincere apology and an important correction to my previous email regarding our Reflections County Award results.
I am so sorry to share that I accidentally overlooked one of our award recipients from the original announcement. Ellie Goodrich, Grade 6, received an Award of Excellence in Music Composition — a wonderful achievement that absolutely deserves to be celebrated. Ellie, we are so proud of you, and I apologize for the oversight. You earned this recognition and it should have been highlighted from the start.
The corrected list of our Fairfax County Award recipients is below:
Gold / Outstanding Interpretation (Advances to State Judging)
• Kate Detrick, Grade 5 (Age 10) – Film Production
Award of Excellence
• Ellie Goodrich, Grade 6 (Age 11) – Music Composition
• Layla Buckner, Grade 2 (Age 8) – Film Production
Congratulations to all three of these talented students on their well-deserved recognition!
And now for some exciting news — I'm thrilled to share that Kate Detrick has received an Outstanding Interpretation Award at the State level for her Film Production entry! We couldn't be more proud of her. Please join me in congratulating Kate on this incredible achievement.
Thank you for your grace and understanding regarding the correction. Every single one of our students who participated in Reflections put their heart into this year's theme, "I Belong," and each of them deserves to be celebrated.
Warmly,
Chris Detrick
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FCPS News
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
Rooted in Resilience, Echoes of Excellence: FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration
The spirit of heritage and the promise of the future filled the air at Carter G. Woodson High School as FCPS held its second annual Black History Month Celebration with the theme, Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence. This year’s event was especially significant as it coincided with the 100th anniversary of the movement that became Black History Month.
Students from across the division took center stage as the true "echoes" of this excellence. The program featured student-led Moments of Pride that connected local and national history to contemporary achievements. Vernon Walton, senior pastor at the First Baptist Church of Vienna, delivered a spirited keynote speech. Another highlight of the night was the FCPS Black Excellence video tribute.
Read more about the Black history event.
Countdown to Kindergarten: Supporting a Smooth Transition
Is your child heading to kindergarten this fall? Join FCPS staff for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will take place on Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support their child's smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools. Register to receive the event link.
Kindergarten Registration
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment (the student and one caregiver must be present).
Read more about the registration process.
Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update
Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports.
If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations.
Sleep Awareness Week
The National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week is March 8 to 14. The observance highlights the critical link between sleep and health, both physical and mental. Read more about sleep health and sleep strategies you can try at home.
Summer Learning
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