The answer ultimately is one for the school administrators and your child's teacher to answer. From at PTO perspective, we know that Terraset highly encourages parent involvement. Of course, we parents also need to avoid distrupting educational activities. Please check with your child's teacher before "dropping in!" Advanced notice is almost always required before parents can visit the classroom.

Volunteering at the school via the PTO is a great way to participate and interact with your child. We have many volunteer opportunities throughout the year!

You must check-in at the office every time you are at the school during school hours, whether it is to pick your child up, drop something off, or volunteer. You also must check-out before leaving. Be prepared to have your driver's license or other valid ID.

The first time you check-in will take a bit longer because you need to register with the system. We recommend anticipating 10-15 minutes. Subsequent check-ins will be very quick.

No! You must still check-in at the office when you arrive on school grounds.

Fairfax County Public Schools take student safety very seriously. We will defer to the school to describe the various procedures in place for natural or other emergencies, but please keep in mind:

• Discuss with your children the importance of following adult instructions during any drill or school event.

• Never drive/walk/bike to the school because you learned of a lock-down, shelter-in-place, or other security event. They can not let you in!

• Remember that the procedures practiced at Terraset are put in place by FCPS and are not specific to the school. If you disagree with a procedure, take it up with our school board members and not school administration!

• In the unlikely event of an emergency, please look for updates from FCPS's official text messages and emails. The PTO is not a source of information during these situations.