Terraset Tigers Treadle to School

Bike to School Day was scheduled for Wednesday, May 8th. However, the local meteorologist put a dampener on that plan. Reston's participating schools -- which included Aldrin ES, Armstrong ES, Dogwood ES, Forest Edge ES, Hughes MS, Hunters Woods ES, Lake Anne ES, Sunrise Valley ES, and Terraset ES -- were set to enjoy a friendly competition, organized by Reston Patch, to see who could get the highest number of participants. However, with thunderstorms forecast, several canceled, some went ahead as planned, but Terraset postponed to the Friday. No one imagined what a great turnout we would subsequently have!



The Bike Racks are overflowing!

Over 120 kids' bikes were counted on the bike racks! We believe it was the largest turnout of all Reston schools.
Luckily, we had the help of Reston Bike Club which loaned us a couple of bike racks! They also arrived ready to do bike inspections and check helmets. They even had a few helmets to give away to some very lucky kids. Further, with the sponsorship of Clif Bars, we were able to distribute healthy snacks to all the kids and their parents who joined in.

This event could never have been such a success without the support it received from the whole school. The PTA, the teachers, even the administration joined in. Ms Trout rode her bike from Ashburn that morning and reminded all the kids that a little determination can get you a long way.

 

We had particularly good representation from our Terraset Striders. One hundred percent of the running club members indicated they rode their bikes to school that day!
 



Ms Trout welcomes some early arrivals.

The Reston Association Pedestrian & Bicycling Advisory Committee hopes this event will help build more awareness of the benefits of cycling and be the starting point for future rides and opportunities. The really good news is that Bike to School Day has inspired several Terraset families to allow their kids to continue to ride to school. Ever since the big event, we have noticed half a dozen more bikes on the bike rack (editor's shout out to residents of Old Trail Drive:-)

Check out the FABB Blog for more stories from Bike to School Day!



Ms. June and Mr. Vincent Call the Shots for a Day!

What? Terraset has two new Principals?

 

Don't worry... it was just for a day and Ms. Trout was close by all the time. You see, the Lawrence family placed the highest bid for the "Principal for the Day" item at Terraset's recent Silent Auction and as a result "Ms. June" and "Mr. Vincent" called the shots for the day. "They worked very hard during their temporary assignment" Ms Trout, the "real" Terraset Principal, told us.

June, a sixth grader, and Vincent, in first grade, observed each of their classrooms. They also observed and helped in a fourth grade classroom. They had a lunch bunch with three third grade boys (which is a well regarded tradition for Terraset Principals). In addition, June and Vincent assisted Mr. Skerker, Assistant Principal, in getting SOL Snack Packs ready for our hard working teachers and Instructional Assistants who started administering SOLs this week.

There are quite a few special events scheduled over the next couple of weeks for those who successfully bid for items in the Auction. Two fourth graders are joining Mrs. Nieto and Ms. Culin for a date with the teachers' puppies. A large bunch of second graders will be playing kickball against the second grade teaching team next Monday (that could be fun to watch!). A group of four students enjoyed semi-private basketball lessons from Mr. Millar, and numerous children will be going out to dinner, the movies, and a variety of other activities thanks to the generous donations of Terraset Staff, many of whom extended the number of winners for their items to help us maximize our fundraising.

"The Silent Auction far exceeded our fundraising expectations, with over $1,800 pledged in bids!" Brain Davidson, the Silent Auction Chair, told us. What was the most popular single item this year? "Chillaxin' in LC2" brought the PTA $320!

As for our Principals for the Day... June and Vincent were introduced on WTER and everywhere they went, they were greeted by their peers with comments like, "Hi Boss!" and "Good morning, Mr. Vincent" and "Hello, Ms. June."

"We had a wonderful day!!" declared Ms Trout. We are still trying to decide who had the most fun.