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05/25 Memorial Day/ Student Holiday-No School
05/26 Teacher Workday (No School)
05/27 Eid-al-Adha/ Student Holiday-No School
05/29 Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
Topic: Summer reading programs
06/01 Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
06/05 SOL Window Closes (New Date)
06/10 Field Day
06/11 Carnival Day
06/12 Talent Show
06/16 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony (9:00am – 10:00am, Gym)
Last day for PreK Students
06/17 Report Cards Go Home
Last day for Students
(2-Hr Early Student Release - Dismissal time 1:20 pm)
Parent Coffee:
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this past week’s Parent Coffee! We had a fantastic turnout to introduce the new ATES Family Ambassador Program. It was wonderful to see parents connecting, learning about the program, and brainstorming ideas together. A special shout-out to Ms. Hibdon and Ms. Cannock for leading such an engaging and informative session—our families truly appreciated your time and leadership!
SOLs:
SOL testing is now in full swing across all grade levels. Our classrooms are focused, and our students are doing a fantastic job navigating their assessments. Thank you to our amazing teachers and staff for keeping things running smoothly, and to our families for your continued support from home.
For the school year 2025-26, ATES is hosting field day on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026. We need parent volunteers to make this event fun and successful! Volunteers are needed to help teachers with the activity stations and monitor students. Please complete this survey https://forms.gle/9TVDdTGJJkTvgjPd8 if you are interested to volunteer.
When: June 10th, 2026
Place: Annandale Terrace Elementary School - Fields
Time: 9:00-11:10am_K-Grade 2 & Multi-age & 12:00-2:30pm_Grades in 3-5
RSVP by Friday, May 29th
For any questions, please email Ms. Farbstein mfarbstein@fcps.edu; Ms. Larson splarson@fcps.edu
 We still have limited yearbooks left at the moment. If you would like to order a copy, please complete the ATES 2025-2026 Yearbook order form.pdf and send it to ATES main office with the exact cash or check.
 ATES 5th Grade Parents_Alert: Poe Middle School Jump Start program will be held in Poe Middle School on August 4th-6th this summer! All rising 6th graders are invited. Please complete English (https://forms.gle/N1XNPKkFX9Ttzq9p9) or Spanish (https://forms.gle/2R1dt1Eue6NGjcFeA) version of the registration form prior to the participation.
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
 The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt, and it kicks off in only three weeks!
This free event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: The school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku! Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
FCPS has resources available to support your child’s mental health. During after-school hours, parents and students who need additional support can use the 988 Lifeline to get free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors on how to best help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can call or text the number.
Recent reports have shared an 11% drop in suicides among young people since the rollout of 988. Please note, the hotline is not only for those experiencing suicidal ideation (or thoughts), it is also available for any mental health or substance abuse-related crisis and those with a loved one experiencing those crises or suicidal thoughts.
And as always, if your concern is an emergency, you should call 911.
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
How the Program Works
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Download the App: Get the Box Tops for Education App on the App Store or the Box Tops for Education App on Google Play, and select "Annandale Terrace Elementary School" you want to support.
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Buy Eligible Products: Purchase participating items like Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Nature Valley, Old El Paso, Annie’s, and Paper Mate.
- Scan Your Receipt: Take a photo of your store receipt in the app within 14 days of purchase to instantly earn $0.10 or more per qualifying product.
- Earnings are sent directly to the ATES payable to "ATES PTA" twice a year (in December and April). Schools can use this unrestricted cash for anything we need, including field trips, technology, books, or sports equipment.
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
 Paradigm FC, a nonprofit youth soccer academy, that provides a high-level travel soccer experience at no cost to families, covering all expenses including uniforms and coaching.
They are currently recruiting 1st and 2nd graders (born between August 2018 and July 2020) for their free PFC Incubator program, which selects 24 players for a year of technical training before 12 advance to our fully funded U9 travel team.
If you would like to have your student(s) to participate the tryouts, please register via
https://www.paradigmfc.org/login?redirect=/tryouts
 Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
FCPS family information phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Call the phone line with questions about your child’s education or FCPS, and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines.
 Register your rising 6th graders via: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZQWBKS04NJ8_ZZ6A9DU7Z7OSK9W if you are interested.
 12 virtual free sessions of Dad's Parenting Group will be held on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:30pm from April 7th to June 30th, 2026. The classes will be taught in Spanish only. Call 703-324-7720 for the registration if you are interested.
 This camp is designed for young athletes of all skill levels to improve their game, build confidence, and have fun on the court.
Camp Details:
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Dates: July 20-24, 2026
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Location: Annandale High School (4700 Medford Dr, Annandale, VA 22003)
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Campers: Girls & Boys
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Grades: Rising 3rd - 9th
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Focus: Skill development, teamwork, conditioning, and game strategy
Register or Learn More: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbms-Ipd_FNKPPgdyOh2nNSc3dpqU0t7z5GBCftQ7jTkcOmQ/viewform?usp=header
Registration is open for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open for these programs through Friday, June 5.
Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a two-week camp for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 60 classes in art, dance, music, and theater. Rising freshmen have the option to take Health and PE 9 through IFTA as well!
Production Camp is a four-week summer theatre intensive for students in grades 6-11. Students in performance or technical theatre tracks rehearse, design, and build a musical in a collaborative atmosphere. The show is presented to the public at the end of camp.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
 E-IFTA is a welcoming, supportive arts enrichment program where students experience Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance each day in a fun and engaging environment. One thing that makes our program especially unique is that they are intentionally staffed with Instructional Assistants (IAs), Public Health Training Assistants (PHTAs), and Special Education Resource Teachers. Because of this, E-IFTA can be an excellent fit for families who may not feel comfortable enrolling their child in a more traditional summer camp setting.
As a reminder, they are also able to offer:
- Tuition assistance • Transportation • After care options
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