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Check out Mr. Signorelli duct-taped to the wall and Mrs. Gidoni's Crazy Hair!
Terra Centre Families,
Thank you again to our amazing PTA for organizing the Boosterthon Tiger Fit Games! Together, we raised $28,723 for our school. We celebrated our final reward last week with Crazy Hair Day and the highlight of the fundraiser: students and staff joining forces to duct-tape Mr. Signorelli to the wall!
We have another action-packed week ahead at Terra Centre:
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Read Across America Spirit Week: Kicked off today!
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SCA Cereal Drive: Today through March 13!
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Culture Night: Join us this Thursday for a celebration of our community.
Scroll down for full details on these events and more. As a reminder, all school and community flyers are available via the "All Parents" course on Schoology.
Warmly,
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Tim Signorelli, Assistant Principal
TC News & Important Reminders
Read Across America Spirit Week
Monday, 3/2 - Reading Gives Us Superpowers - Reading strengthens our minds and imaginations - just like superheroes. Wear superhero gear (no masks or props).
Tuesday, 3/3 - Book Character Day - Bring stories to life by dressing as your favorite book character!
Wednesday, 3/4 - Sports and Stories Day - Wear your favorite team's gear and read books about athletes, sportsmanship, and perseverance.
Thursday, 3/5 - Reading Takes You Places - Wear clothing that represents your culture or shirts from places you've visited or want to explore. Read books that take readers on exciting adventures around the world!
Friday, 3/6 - Cozy Up to a Good Book - Wear pajamas and enjoy some independent reading time!
Sign Up to Host a Cultural Table
https://tinyurl.com/TCESCultureNight26
- 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
- Poster templates were sent home with all students
- All cultural posters are due to the classroom teacher by 3/2
 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.
 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 - 6: Read Across America Spirit Week
March 2 - 13: SCA Cereal Drive
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
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: 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.
Terra Centre SOL Dates - Spring 2026
Wednesday, March 18 - IRW Writing SOL - Grade 5
Tuesday, April 28 - Reading SOL - Grades 3 & 4
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
May 28 - June 4 - SOL Retakes for students who scored 375-399
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
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FCPS News
Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County.
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at the program office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfast is important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Also, students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Would you like to know what’s for breakfast? View Nutrition Services’ printable menus.
In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- The FCPS Budget
- School Safety
- Community Conversations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Community News
Terra Centre's Community Partner - Burke United Methodist
Burke United Methodist Preschool - Now Enrolling for Fall 2026
Classes for Children Aged 2.5 - 5 Years
Where Children Learn, Play, & Grow! At BUMP Preschool, experienced teachers provide a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels loved, supported, and ready to learn. Our play-based curriculum builds early literacy, math skills, creativity, and confidence.
Space is limited, reserve your spot today at bumpreschool.org
Stick Strong with Viv
The Vivian Strong Foundation was founded in memory of Vivian Seay, Robinson Class of 2025, who passed away in 2024 after a very short battle with cancer.
On Saturday, March 7, the foundation is hosting Stick Strong with Viv, a youth lacrosse clinic for girls in grades K through 8th grade, to raise awareness and funds to find a permanent cure for Ewing Sarcoma.
Date
Clinic Times
- K - 5th Grade: 9:00 - 10:30
- 6th - 8th Grade: 11:00 - 12:30
Location
Registration
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