ATES Updates_01/16/2026

Upcoming Dates:

01/19               Student Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (No School)
01/23               Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                        Topic: SOL Info & Understanding Accreditation 
01/28               End of 2nd Quarter
                        2-Hour Early Student Release - Dismissal time 1:20 pm
01/29-30         Teacher Workday (No School)
02/02               Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
02/04               Report Cards Go Home
02/06               Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                        Topic: How to support math at home
                        Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
02/16               School Holiday-George Washington’s Birthday
                        (President’s Day)-No School
02/17                Teacher Workday (No School)
02/18               3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm


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Amazing things happening at Annandale Terrace will return next week.


Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Annandale Terrace

Upcoming Student Experience Survey at ATES

Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 23, and Friday, March 6. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. The electronic opt-out form can also be accessed at this link.

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which include a focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.


Immunization Events for FCPS Students

FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year. 

Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.


When Should Your Child Stay Home?

Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit the FCPS website for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school to minimize impacts on learning.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to let us know so we can provide assistance, if needed.


Winter Party

You are invited to attend an upcoming Blizzard Breakfast event being held at Annandale High School Cafeteria on Saturday, January 17th from 9-11:30am. There will be games, a reading nook, provided breakfast, and special guests Olaf and Elsa in costume for pictures! 


Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs

Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.

Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.


HEALTHY MINDS, STRONG READERS

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