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Spin, Pop, Boom! Last week, Mad Science D.C. brought the field trip to Terra Centre for our first grade students! They loved seeing science in action!
Terra Centre Families,
Wednesday, November 19, is our next 3-hour early release for K–6 students. On this day, we will also celebrate our veterans and military-connected families and host our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon. Please scroll down for additional details.
Our Gift Card Drive for Terra Centre families closes on Friday, November 21. If you are able, please consider donating. If your family is in need, we encourage you to complete the confidential TCES Family/Caregiver Assistance Form. Additional information can be found below.
Thank you for taking a moment to read through the updates and reminders that follow.
Rebecca Gidoni, Principal
Tim Signorelli, Assistant Principal
Important Reminders
Gift Card Drive for Terra Centre Families - Ends Nov. 21
The Terra Centre PTA and SCA are partnering to collect gift cards to support Terra Centre families in need this holiday season.
- We are requesting Gift Cards to Target, Walmart, and/or any gas station in $10 or $25 denominations. You are welcome to donate multiple cards.
- A clearly labeled collection box is located in the main office.
- Donations will be accepted through Friday, November 21.
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If your family is in need, please complete the confidential TCES Family/Caregiver Assistance Form.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity in helping make the holidays brighter for our Terra Centre families. The flier below is available in the All Parents Schoology Course.
November 19 - 3-Hour Early Release for K-6 Students
Our next 3-hour early release is Wednesday, November 19 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, November 17.
- If you are attending Thanksgiving Lunch and decide to check your child out early, there will be paper sign-out sheets available.
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
- November 19
- December 17
- February 25
- March 25
- April 29
- May 20
November 19 - Veterans Day Celebration - 8:40-10:00 a.m.
- We are honored to invite all veterans and active-duty military members connected to our Terra Centre community to join us for our Veterans Day Celebration, featuring a morning of appreciation, a school parade, and classroom visits. Flier is available in the All Parents Course on Schoology.
November 19 - Thanksgiving Lunch - 10:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
- Lunch is $3.25 for Terra Centre students and $5.00 for all adults and non-TC students.
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MySchoolBucks is the preferred method of payment for lunch.
- Guests can use their students' MySchoolBucks account to purchase lunch.
- If you do not have an account, please consider creating one and adding funds to pay for meals.
- If paying with cash, please be sure to have exact change.
- If paying by check, make it payable to “Terra Centre Food Services.”
- If you plan to take your child home after the Thanksgiving Lunch, students must be signed out.
- Sign-out sheets will be available in the main lobby.
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Fall Book Fair
Our Fall 2025 Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon, and we need your help to make it great! We need help during the school day with Set Up & Classroom Previews on November 24-25, as well as during our Sales Week on December 1-5. We will also need some help in the evening of December 4 for our Book Fair Family Night! If you are able to help with any of those dates, please sign up using the following link: TC Fall Book Fair Sign-Up Genius. If you have any questions, please reach out to our book fair coordinator and school librarian, Allison Petruzzellis, at aepetruzzell@fcps.edu. Thanks for your help to make this a fun event for our students!
Robinson Annual Christmas Tree Stand
The 34th Annual Robinson Christmas Tree Stand officially opens on Saturday, November 22 at 9 AM. All money raised goes to support Robinson Baseball.
The tree stand is located at Robinson Secondary on the outdoor basketball courts. Your tree will be fresh cut, netted, and loaded into your car at no extra charge. Prices vary depending upon size, quality, and availability.
Stand Hours:
Monday-Friday: 5 - 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Sunday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Closed: Nov. 26 and Nov. 27
Friday, Nov. 28: 9 AM - 8 PM
Payment:
Only Cash or Checks made payable to "Robinson Secondary School" are accepted—no credit cards.
Robinson SGA Parents Night Out
- Date: Friday, December 12
- Time: 5:00-8:30 p.m.
- Location: Robinson Secondary - Door 3 - Davala Hall
- Entry Fee: $15 - Pay on My School Bucks
Visit the Terra Centre All Parents Schoology Course for the Flier and Form
Mark Your Calendar
Wednesday, November 19:
- TC Veterans Celebration (parade & class visits)
- Thanksgiving Luncheon
- 3-Hour Early Release for K-6th grade students (12:25 p.m. dismissal)
Wednesday-Friday, November 26-28: Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)
Monday-Friday, December 1-5: Scholastic Book Fair
Thursday, December 4:
- 5:30-7:30 Family Book Fair Night
- 5:30-6:00 2nd Grade Family Dance Night
- 6:15-6:45 3rd Grade Family Dance Night
Wednesday, December 10: 5:30 p.m. Winter Band Concert
Thursday, December 11: 5:30 p.m. Winter Strings Concert
Monday, December 15: Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline (Grades 2-7)
Wednesday, December 17: 3-Hour Early Release for K-6th grade students (12:25 p.m. dismissal)
Friday, December 19: SCA Spirit Day - Pajama Day
Monday, December 22-Friday, January 2: Winter Break (no school)
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
PTA News
PTA Website
https://terracentrepta.givebacks.com/
PTA Reflections 2025-2026 - Theme: “I Belong”
Entries are due to PTA not later than November 24, 2025. Please submit your completed student entry form and works of art to Ms. Bauersfeld and digital artwork with entry form (pdf form) to tcesptareflections@gmail.com
Complete flier available in Schoology on the All Parents Folder.
FCPS News
✅ Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete the survey as soon as possible.
Our school will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or watch this video about why Impact Aid matters.
Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child’s education at FCPS.
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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