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Happy Holidays from the TLES Staff Highlights of this Week Gingerbread Man on the Run - See Video American Indian Tribe's
2nd Grade Project Showcase

2nd graders have spent the last 6 weeks learning about 3 different American Indians tribes - the Powhatan of the eastern woodlands, Lakota of the Great Plains and Pueblo of the southwest.  Students collaborated with a group to showcase what they'd learned about their tribe.  Thank you to all the families, friends, and staff members that came out to support the 2nd graders as they showcased their learning. 

Elizabeth McClaugherty- 2nd Grade Teacher

Kindergarten Pattern Shirts Fashion Show -
See Video ❄️December Important Dates: 

December 23-December 31: Winter Break (No School)

❄️January Important Dates: 

January 1-3: Winter Break (No School)

January 6: Students return to school from break

January 15: Family Market 

January 17: Winter Chorus Concert 7:00pm (Tentative Hold)

January 20: MLK Jr., Day & Inauguration Day (No School/Holiday)

January 23: Mclean Pyramid Chorus Concert (Time: TBD)

January 28: End of Quarter 2 Grading Period

January 29: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday/No School)

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

🐾 P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff) 

When you see a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family, please take a moment to fill out this PAWS form to show your appreciation! We will then hand deliver your anonymous message to the staff member so they know they are appreciated. 😊

Book Fair Support for Students

Thank you, to our friends at VA Express Lanes who provided the TLES PTA with a $2,000 grant for book fair vouchers through their Express Lanes Community Grant Program. This grant will help ensure every student at Timber Lane is able to select books for purchase regardless of the cost. This meaningful support makes all the difference 

Help us Clear the Amazon Wishlist 

Tis the season for germs! Help us ensure that every classroom has the tissues, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes they need to help keep kids healthy through the cold and flu season. Click here to browse the Amazon wishlist, and your purchase will be sent directly to the school. Please help.

 

Parents Night out with KiPS Family Gymnastics 

We are excited to invite you to our next fundraising event: Timber Lane Parents' Night Out at KiPS Family Gymnastics! This is a fantastic opportunity for parents to enjoy a night off while your kids have a blast with gymnastics, games, a moon bounce, and more!

• Date: Friday, January 24
• Time: 5:15 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: KiPS Family Gymnastics, 7395 Lee Hwy, Falls Church
• Cost: $60 includes a $20 donation to Timber Lane Elementary School!
• Eligible Children: Ages 3 and above (must be toilet independent)
• Activities Include: Moon bounce, games, gymnastics, movie, and free play!

It’s a win-win: your kids will have a fun-filled evening at Kips Gymnastics, and every registered child will help support Timber Lane Elementary PTA with a $20 donation.

This is a great way to enjoy some downtime while knowing your kids are in a safe, active, and fun environment. Plus, with the sibling discount, it’s a fantastic deal for families with multiple children!

Register to attend by clicking here.

After School Enrichment Registration Now Open

Registration for the winter session of after school enrichment is open from Friday December 13th through Sunday, January 12th. A listing of all class offerings and registration details can be found by clicking here

January Family Restaurant Night: Chipotle Falls Church

Join us for another fun Family Restaurant Night at Chipotle in Falls Church (358 West Broad Street).

25% of sales will be donated back to TLES! You must show the flyer if ordering in person or use the code NZKWGDZ if placing an order online. Not valid for third party food delivery services like UberEats or DoorDash.

❄️Preparing for Winter Weather: 

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please Dogwood Elementary School 703-262-3100. The Dogwood staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school. 

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

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Collections for Holiday Gift Cards Room parents are currently helping to collect voluntary contributions toward the purchase of holiday gift cards for Timber Lane teachers and staff. If you'd like to contribute, please send donations by December 13th. Make sure you include a note identifying what grade/teacher your student is in! You can drop off cash/checks at the front office. Questions? Email Chelsea at [email protected]

Come out and support the TimberLane Library and school by attending:
The TimberLane ES book fair on Monday, December 16 thru Friday, December 20, from 9AM-3:30PM daily.
Public Late Night is, Wednesday, Dec 18th  and Thursday, Dec 19th, @7pm.

Reminder:  Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Alyssa Grabel at [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Full-Time Referral Form (PDF)

• Arabic
• Chinese
• English
• Korean
• Spanish 
• Urdu
• Vietnamese

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. 

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

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🐾 P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff) 

When you see a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family, please take a moment to fill out this PAWS form to show your appreciation! We will then hand deliver your anonymous message to the staff member so they know they are appreciated. 😊

Shop with Minted.com for the Holidays

Now is a great time to order your holiday cards! Use the promo code: FUNDRAISETIMBER all year and you’ll receive 20% off your purchase at www.minted.com. Additionally, 20% of proceeds will be donated back to Timber Lane Elementary School. Share this code with your friends and family so they can take advantage of the savings as well!

Book Fair Support for Students

Thank you, to our friends at VA Express Lanes who provided the TLES PTA with a $2,000 grant for book fair vouchers through their Express Lanes Community Grant Program. This grant will help ensure every student at Timber Lane is able to select books for purchase regardless of the cost. This meaningful support makes all the difference 

Family Restaurant Day at Taco Bamba in Falls Church

Join us on December 18th for the December Family Restaurant Day at Taco Bamba in Falls Church (located at 2190 Pimmit Dr, Falls Church, VA 22043 behind the Whole Foods). 20% of sales from anyone who dines at Taco Bamba all day is donated back to Timber Lane.

Remember: You must mention Timber Lane when placing your order in person OR use the code GIVE20 when placing an order online. Also valid toward the purchase of gift cards as well!
*Not valid on orders placed through third party delivery services like DoorDash or UberEats*

Help us Clear the Amazon Wishlist 

Tis the season for germs! Help us ensure that every classroom has the tissues, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes they need to help keep kids healthy through the cold and flu season. Click here to browse the Amazon wishlist, and your purchase will be sent directly to the school. Please help.

 

Parents Night out with KiPS Family Gymnastics 

We are excited to invite you to our next fundraising event: Timber Lane Parents' Night Out at KiPS Family Gymnastics! This is a fantastic opportunity for parents to enjoy a night off while your kids have a blast with gymnastics, games, a moon bounce, and more!

• Date: Friday, January 24
• Time: 5:15 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: KiPS Family Gymnastics, 7395 Lee Hwy, Falls Church
• Cost: $60 includes a $20 donation to Timber Lane Elementary School!
• Eligible Children: Ages 3 and above (must be toilet independent)
• Activities Include: Moon bounce, games, gymnastics, movie, and free play!

It’s a win-win: your kids will have a fun-filled evening at Kips Gymnastics, and every registered child will help support Timber Lane Elementary PTA with a $20 donation.

This is a great way to enjoy some downtime while knowing your kids are in a safe, active, and fun environment. Plus, with the sibling discount, it’s a fantastic deal for families with multiple children!

Register to attend by clicking here.

After School Enrichment Registration Now Open

Registration for the winter session of after school enrichment is open from Friday December 13th through Sunday, January 12th. A listing of all class offerings and registration details can be found by clicking here

January Family Restaurant Night: Chipotle Falls Church

Join us for another fun Family Restaurant Night at Chipotle in Falls Church (358 West Broad Street).

25% of sales will be donated back to TLES! You must show the flyer if ordering in person or use the code NZKWGDZ if placing an order online. Not valid for third party food delivery services like UberEats or DoorDash.

❄️Preparing for Winter Weather: 

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please Dogwood Elementary School 703-262-3100. The Dogwood staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

❄️December Important Dates: 

December 16-20: TLES Admin's Staff Spirit Week & Days of Cheer (Daily Staff            Appreciation Initiative) - Mr. Chiet will be reaching out for parent support)

December 16-20: Scholastic Book Fair at TimberLane ES Library

December 23-December 31: Winter Break (No School)

❄️January Important Dates: 

January 1-3: Winter Break (No School)

January 6: Students return to school from break

January 15: Family Market 

January 17: Winter Chorus Concert 7:00pm (Tentative Hold)

January 20: MLK Jr., Day & Inauguration Day (No School/Holiday)

January 23: Mclean Pyramid Chorus Concert (Time: TBD)

January 28: End of Quarter 2 Grading Period

January 29: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday/No School)

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school. 

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

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Monday, December 9th Early Release

Monday, December 9th will be our next 12:35 Early Release. Dismissal plans communicated with teachers at the beginning of the year will be the plan we follow for all early releases.  If there are any changes to your child's dismissal for our early release, families had until Wednesday, December 4th to make changes to dismissal plans. 

SACC will be open to support after-school childcare on December 9th beginning at 12:35 on our Early Release day.  Please communicate with BOTH the front office AND your child's teacher ONLY IF
you absolutely have to make any changes to Early Release dismissal plans.

Reminder:  Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Alyssa Grabel at [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Full-Time Referral Form (PDF)

• Arabic
• Chinese
• English
• Korean
• Spanish 
• Urdu
• Vietnamese

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. 

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

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Holiday Candy Grams

Buy candy Airheads for you, your friends, or family.

There is no limit to how many you can buy :)

Date: Monday Dec.9- Friday Dec.13

Time: 8:30-8:50 am

Location: Gym

Cost: $1 each

Spirit Day........

December 13th Students Dress as Teachers, Teachers Dress as Students. Fall Picture Make-Up Day

This past Friday, Nov 15th was our Fall Picture Day.  Picture packages can still be ordered using the links below for last week's pictures, or if you missed picture day, our picture make-up day is listed below.

Fall Picture Make-Up Day:

📅 Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day

🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001187235

📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected]

🐾 P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff) 

When you see a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family, please take a moment to fill out this PAWS form to show your appreciation! We will then hand deliver your anonymous message to the staff member so they know they are appreciated. 😊

❄️Preparing for Winter Weather: 

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please Dogwood Elementary School 703-262-3100. The Dogwood staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

❄️December Important Dates: 

December 9: 3-hour early Release Day (Students dismissed at 12:35pm)

December 11: Fall Picture Make-Up Day & Family Market

December 13: John Gallagher Author Visit (Grades 3-6)

          (We will have another author visit in March for (Grades K-2)

December 16-20: TLES Admin's Staff Spirit Week & Days of Cheer (Daily Staff            Appreciation Initiative) - Mr. Chiet will be reaching out for parent support)

December 23-December 31: Winter Break (No School)

❄️January Important Dates: 

January 1-3: Winter Break (No School)

January 6: Students return to school from break

January 15: Family Market 

January 17: Winter Chorus Concert 7:00pm (Tentative Hold)

January 20: MLK Jr., Day & Inauguration Day (No School/Holiday)

January 23: Mclean Pyramid Chorus Concert (Time: TBD)

January 28: End of Quarter 2 Grading Period

January 29: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday/No School)

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school. 

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

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Principals' Message

Dear TLES Families,

As Thanksgiving break approaches, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude.  We are incredibly thankful for our dedicated staff, our wonderful students, and you—our supportive families. Together, we all contribute to making this such a special community.

Thank you for your trust in us, for sharing your children with us, and for being active partners in their education.  Our staff, students and families not only partner with us in our children's education but also look out for and take care of one another.  That makes TLES a very special place to be a part of!

We wish you and your loved ones a joyful, restful Thanksgiving filled with warmth and gratitude.

With gratitude,

Ben Chiet, Sarah Buchanan & Ashley Vaccaro

 

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

Monday, December 9: We have our 3rd Early Release at 12:35PM. Please remember that changes to dismissal on December 9th must take place by Wednesday, December 4th.  Please communicate with BOTH the main office and your child's teacher about any changes to dismissal plans.  Please also note that what you communicated earlier this year prior to our first Early Release, is the plan we will be following for ALL Early Release Days.

🖼️Fall Picture Make-Up Day

This past Friday, Nov 15th was our Fall Picture Day.  Picture packages can still be ordered using the links below for last week's pictures, or if you missed picture day, our picture make-up day is listed below.

Fall Picture Make-Up Day:

📅 Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day

🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001187235

📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected]

Reminder:  Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Alyssa Grabel at [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. 

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

 

🐾 P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff) 

When you see a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family, please take a moment to fill out this PAWS form to show your appreciation! We will then hand deliver your anonymous message to the staff member so they know they are appreciated. 😊

❄️Preparing for Winter Weather: 

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please Dogwood Elementary School 703-262-3100. The Dogwood staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

🍂November Important Dates: 

November is Native American Heritage / Family Engagement Month!

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

❄️December Important Dates: 

December 6: 2nd Grade Healthy Plate Visit & Grade Level Activity

December 9: 3-hour early Release Day (Students dismissed at 12:35pm)

December 11: Fall Picture Make-Up Day & Family Market

December 13: John Gallagher Author Visit (Grades 3-6)

          (We will have another author visit in March for (Grades K-2)

December 16-20: TLES Admin's Staff Spirit Week & Days of Cheer (Daily Staff            Appreciation Initiative) - Mr. Chiet will be reaching out for parent support)

December 23-December 31: Winter Break (No School)

❄️January Important Dates: 

January 1-3: Winter Break (No School)

January 6: Students return to school from break

January 15: Family Market 

January 17: Winter Chorus Concert 7:00pm (Tentative Hold)

January 20: MLK Jr., Day & Inauguration Day (No School/Holiday)

January 23: Mclean Pyramid Chorus Concert (Time: TBD)

January 28: End of Quarter 2 Grading Period

January 29: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday/No School)

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school. 

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

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Principals' Message

Dear TLES Families,

As Thanksgiving break approaches, we want to take a moment to share a few important upcoming events. 

Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon: We are excited to welcome all families to our Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 21st.  Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your child's lunch time as we anticipate the following: the need for parking on our neighborhood streets (Arthur Drive would be best), navigating some additional travel time, and allowing for time to properly sign all individuals into the building.  Thank you for your patience as our staff turns over massive crowds for lunch every 30 minutes!  If you are still in need of purchasing tickets for this week's luncheon, please do so Monday through Wednesday.  We highly encourage pre-purchasing tickets, otherwise significant delays are likely on the day of our luncheon.  We hope to see you join us for one of our most wonderful community gatherings!

Canned Food Drive November 18 - December 10th: Please bring in a canned food item to support our canned food drive this holiday season! Students can bring in their items and drop them in the office or give them to their teacher. If you're coming to Thanksgiving lunch on the 21st please bring a canned food item to drop off in the office when you sign in! Food items will be distributed at the December 11th Capital Area Food Bank Distribution from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. If you are able to volunteer to help sort and distribute food please sign up at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AAAAF28A3F9C16-53071065-canned

Reflections Celebration: Join us as we celebrate all participants of this year's Reflection Contest Wednesday November 20th in the Cafeteria. This year's theme was Accepting Imperfection and we are looking forward to sharing participants' work and celebrating their creativity!

A Quick Note About Attendance Thanksgiving is just around the corner! We hope you enjoy the break, and let’s continue to prioritize full school days until then all full school days around all holiday breaks.  Attendance is key and does impact our school's accreditation. If any students have missed more than 10% of school days (at this point 5 days of school), the VDOE will label them as "chronically absent." 

Monday, December 9: We have our 3rd Early Release at 12:35PM. Please remember that changes to dismissal on December 9th must take place by Wednesday, December 4th.  Please communicate with BOTH the main office and your child's teacher about any changes to dismissal plans.  Please also note that what you communicated prior to our first Early Release is the plan we will be following for ALL Early Release Days.

Thank you,

Ben Chiet, Sarah Buchanan & Ashley Vaccaro

🖼️Fall Picture Make-Up Day

This past Friday, Nov 15th was our Fall Picture Day.  Picture packages can still be ordered using the links below for last week's pictures, or if you missed picture day, our picture make-up day is listed below.

Fall Picture Make-Up Day:

📅 Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day

🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001187235

📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected]

🍗Thanksgiving Luncheon

We invite TLES families to join us for a Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 21. This has been a wonderful, yearly tradition where families can celebrate with their child's class in our beautifully decorated and festive cafeteria.  We welcome you to enjoy a meal with your child at the following times:

Kindergarten

10:30-11:10

1st Grade

11:15-11:45

2nd Grade

11:30-12:00

3rd Grade and EAC

12:00-12:30

5th Grade

12:45-1:15

4th Grade

1:00-1:30

6th Grade

1:15-1:45

 

The cost of a meal is $4.75 for adults and siblings of TLES students. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be available in the Front Office beginning Friday, November 1. We can only accept cash for tickets. We look forward to seeing you at school!

 

🐾 P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff) 

When you see a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family, please take a moment to fill out this PAWS form to show your appreciation! We will then hand deliver your anonymous message to the staff member so they know they are appreciated. 😊

🍂November Important Dates: 

November is Native American Heritage / Family Engagement Month!

November 19: 6th Grade Museum of Asian Art Field Trip

November 20: PTA Reflections Awards 6:00pm in Cafeteria (Enter Door 3)

November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon @ 10:30-1:45

November 22: 3rd Grade Natural History Museum Field Trip

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

❄️December Important Dates: 

December 6: 2nd Grade Healthy Plate Visit & Grade Level Activity

December 9: 3-hour early Release Day (Students dismissed at 12:35pm)

December 11: Fall Picture Make-Up Day

December 23-January 3: Winter Break (No School)

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

📄Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Monday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.

FCPS Boundary Review Information

Boundary Review Info: As a reminder, FCPS has started reviewing school boundaries across the division. This vital work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is essential to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will host a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

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Updates from the Admin Team

Dear TLES Families,

Happy November! As we enter this month of gratitude, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Veterans, your sacrifices and dedication ensure the freedoms we enjoy every day. We are grateful for your courage, commitment, and service. On behalf of our entire school community, we honor you today and always. Thank you for all that you’ve done for our country!

We would also like to express our thanks for the support of our PTA and school community.  Our annual TLES PTA Election Day Bake Sale was a huge success!  Thanks to so many parent volunteers, neighbors and local businesses, this was our biggest Election Day Bake Sale ever!

Over the past few weeks, our staff has been busy completing conferences and progress reports to communicate students’ first-quarter progress.

Reminders:

• Progress Reports will be available on ParentVue on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.
• Note: A progress report reflects learning at a point in time, not an average over the period.
• With our new Benchmark curriculum, skills are taught and reinforced each quarter, so language arts grades may look different than they have in the past. Students are not expected to have mastered skills by the first quarter, so you may not see “4s” yet.  A “4” represents a high level of achievement, showing a strong understanding of all skills taught for that standard during the quarter (please see visual example below). Teachers base grades on the most recent assessment data to reflect current learning.
• An 'nt' mark indicates a concept wasn’t taught that quarter, while 'na' means a standard wasn’t assessed summatively. All skills are expected to be taught and assessed over the year unless noted otherwise, except for students who join later or have extended absences.
• You can read more on the FCPS website.

As always, thank you for your support of all things TLES, and we look forward to seeing our students back to school on Tuesday, November 12th!

Sincerely,

Ben Chiet, Sarah Buchanan & Ashley Vaccaro

  FCPS Boundary Community Meetings

📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

👑 TLES VIP

TLES Families: The TLES VIP Program is an awesome opportunity to volunteer at TLES, support in your child’s classroom and across multiple areas of the school.  We would love for everyone to take part in the TLES VIP Program volunteer opportunity this year.  All parents, guardians, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members are welcome to participate. Complete this form to sign up for a time to be a VIP for Timber Lane or contact Principal Chiet at [email protected] for more information!

🖼️Fall Picture Day

Picture Day will be November 15. More information to come with order forms!

School Picture Day is Coming!

📅 Date: Friday, November 15, 2024🛒

Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001187235

📸 Images Available: Approximately two-three weeks after picture day

📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected]

🍗Thanksgiving Luncheon

We invite TLES families to join us for a Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 21. This has been a wonderful, yearly tradition where families can celebrate with their child's class in our beautifully decorated and festive cafeteria.  We welcome you to enjoy a meal with your child at the following times:

Kindergarten

10:30-11:10

1st Grade

11:15-11:45

2nd Grade

11:30-12:00

3rd Grade and EAC

12:00-12:30

5th Grade

12:45-1:15

4th Grade

1:00-1:30

6th Grade

1:15-1:45

 

The cost of a meal is $4.75 for adults and siblings of TLES students. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be available in the Front Office beginning Friday, November 1. We can only accept cash for tickets. We look forward to seeing you at school!

 

🐾 P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff) 

When you see a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family, please take a moment to fill out this PAWS form to show your appreciation! We will then hand deliver your anonymous message to the staff member so they know they are appreciated. 😊

 

🍂November Important Dates: 

November is Native American Heritage / Family Engagement Month!

November 11: Veteran's Day (No School)

November 13: Family Market 4:30-5:30

November 13: PTA Reflections Awards - Door #3 (Cafeteria) 6:00pm

November 15: Fall Picture Day

November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon @ 10:30-1:45

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

❄️December Important Dates: 

December 9: 3-hour early Release Day (Students dismissed at 12:35pm)

December 23-January 3: Winter Break (No School)

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Luther Jackson MS Presents Aesop's Fables! 

Luther Jackson Middle School is proud to present Aesop Live! , a super funny show bringing the ancient tales and morales of Aesop to life in very unexpected ways! The shows are  Thursday, November 21st 7:00 pm;  Friday, November 22nd 7:00 pm  & Saturday, November 23rd at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm. We dedicate our 2:00 matinee on Saturday to our young audience members and invite them onstage to take pictures with our cast and crew after the show! Our Doors for general admission open ½ hour before each show. The show runs about 80 minutes with a short intermission and is appropriate for audience members of all ages!

 

Tickets are on sale now online at our LJMS Website:https://jacksonms.fcps.edu/

Or by using this direct link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15611/luther-jackson-middle-school

Tickets are only $5 and will also be available at the door for $6. Questions please email the director, Stacey Jones, at: [email protected]

 

📄Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.

 

 

Updates from the PTA Renew your PTA Membership 

PTA memberships need to be renewed every year. Whether you're a returning member or a new one - we can't wait to get to know you better. You can renew or sign up by visiting our Facebook page.

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Updates from the Admin Team

Dear TLES Families,

As we wrap up the first quarter of the school year, we want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and partnership. It has been a fantastic start to the year, filled with learning, growth, and community building.

Our students have demonstrated remarkable dedication and perseverance, and we are incredibly proud of their achievements. We encourage all students to continue striving for excellence and embodying our school's core values of ROAR.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated staff members who work tirelessly to create a positive and engaging learning environment for our students. Their commitment to our students' success is truly inspiring.

We hope that all families have taken the opportunity to sign up for first quarter conferences. These conferences are a valuable chance to connect with your child's teacher and discuss their progress. As we move forward into the second quarter, we remain committed to providing our students with the highest quality education and fostering a strong sense of community. Together, we can continue to achieve great things.

This year, FCPS has new ways of teaching reading and writing to our students, following the new Benchmark Advance Curriculum. We also have new ways to know if students need extra support and how we can best help them through our new Universal Screener system, called Virginia Lanaguage & Literacy Screening System (VALLSS), supporting students in grades K-3.  Students in grades 4-6 will continue to use iReady for our reading and math universal screener.

Starting in November, your child’s progress reports will look different. Students are not expected to master all of their grade-level standards until later in the year. By monitoring grades in each standard over the course of the whole school year, you can get a clearer picture of areas where they need to grow most, as well as their overall progress in literacy. Contact your child's teacher with any questions about your child’s progress report. 

Our progress reporting will still use the same 4-point scale below.  Please refer to the Grading Guidelines for more details.

4

Consistently demonstrates understanding of content and skills of standard taught this quarter.

3

Usually demonstrates understanding of concepts and skills of standard taught this quarter.

2

Sometimes demonstrates understanding of concepts and skills of standard taught this quarter.

1

Seldom demonstrates understanding of concepts and skills of standard taught this quarter.

☕Principal's Coffee & Conversation

Are you interested in learning more about TLES and what it means to be a Title I School?  Are you interested in connecting with members of the TLES Admin Team?  We will be offering Principals' Coffee & Conversation get-together on November 6th from 4:00-5:00pm in our Library.  Please buzz through Door #1, sign in at the main office, then make your way to the library.  We will share our "What is Title I" presentation and take any questions you may have about TLES.  We hope to see many of you there!

🎦Head Lice Zoom Information Session

We will be hosting an information session via Zoom on November 4 at 10:00am on the topic of head lice. We hope to see you then!

Zoom link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/98063172432 

👑 TLES VIP

TLES Families: are you interested in learning about the best opportunity to get involved with your child’s education?  The TLES VIP Program is an awesome opportunity to volunteer at TLES, support in your child’s classroom and across multiple areas of the school.  We would love for everyone to take part in the TLES VIP Program volunteer opportunity this year.  All parents, guardians, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members are welcome to participate. Complete this form to sign up for a time to be a VIP for Timber Lane!

We will host a virtual TLES VIP Information Session at 8am and 5:30pm on Wednesday, November 6th.  We hope you can join us at the following link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/98667194835

🖼️Fall Picture Day

Picture Day will be November 15. More information to come with order forms!

🍗Thanksgiving Luncheon

We invite TLES families to join us for a Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 21. This has been a wonderful, yearly tradition where families can celebrate with their child's class in our beautifully decorated and festive cafeteria.  We welcome you to enjoy a meal with your child at the following times:

Kindergarten

10:30-11:10

1st Grade

11:15-11:45

2nd Grade

11:30-12:00

3rd Grade and EAC

12:00-12:30

5th Grade

12:45-1:15

4th Grade

1:00-1:30

6th Grade

1:15-1:45

 

The cost of a meal is $4.75 for adults and siblings of TLES students. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be available in the Front Office beginning Friday, November 1. We can only accept cash for tickets. We look forward to seeing you at school!

 

🐾 P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff) 

When you see a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family, please take a moment to fill out this PAWS form to show your appreciation! We will then hand deliver your anonymous message to the staff member so they know they are appreciated. 😊

 

🍂November Important Dates: 

November is Native American Heritage / Family Engagement Month!

November 1: Diwali (No School)

November 3: Daylight Savings Day - Turn your clocks 1 hour back!

November 4: School Planning Day (No School) ; Head Lice Zoom Session @ 10am

November 5: Teacher Work Day/Election Day (No School) ; PTA Election Day Bake Sale

November 6: Principal's Coffee in the Library @ 4-5pm

November 11: Veteran's Day (No School)

November 13: Family Market 4:30-6:30pm

November 15: Fall Picture Day

November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon @ 10:30-1:45

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

 

❄️December Important Dates: 

December 9: 3-hour early Release Day (Students dismissed at 12:35pm)

December 23-January 3: Winter Break (No School)

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

 

 

📄Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.

 

 

Updates from the PTA Renew your PTA Membership 

PTA memberships need to be renewed every year. Whether you're a returning member or a new one - we can't wait to get to know you better. You can renew or sign up by visiting our Facebook page.

  🍰Volunteers Needed: Election Day Bake Sale

Who's ready to break out their oven mitts and help raise some dough for Timber Lane? We are looking for our community (Parents, Grandparents, Neighbors, Friends, Church Groups!) to put their baking passions to great use!  You can bake (or buy!) anything you'd like, loaves, cookies, bars, muffins, cakes, pies. We ask that you package small items like cookies into individual serving sizes in bags or boxes (think 1-3 cookies, 1-2 bars, 1 muffin), and please label if your item has any nuts! Rather buy a dozen cookies and package them up? That's ok, we don't judge! 

We are also looking for volunteers to help sell on the day of the election, Tuesday November 5 from 6am-7pm. You can sign up for one hour or multiple hour slots. Kids are welcome and encouraged to come along to help learn about money management and to practice their persuasive speaking skills. It is always a fun and rewarding event. This year we are hoping to top last year's $1600 sale with the large voter turnout expected. Reach out with any questions to Kristin Crysler at [email protected] 

Sign up to BAKE 

Sign up to VOLUNTEER 

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Hello Timber Lane families,

We wanted to send you two time sensitive announcements ahead of the end of the First Quarter:

 

📆Two-Hour Early Release

It’s hard to believe we are wrapping up Quarter 1 this week! Please note that this Thursday, October 31, is a two-hour early release. Dismissal is at 1:30 PM, and there will be no Timber Lane-provided supervision. SACC will be open.

 

 

🏆Nominations are now open for Outstanding Employee Awards! 

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1, 2024. To submit a nomination for a Timber Lane Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link.

You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees, but you may only nominate one employee per category.

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one more of the criteria for that award category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility requirements are below.

Outstanding Teacher  

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district)

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Professional Employee 

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IAs, PHAs, PHTAs, Parent Liaisons

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Updates from the Admin Team 📆3-Hour Early Release

October 28th will be our next 12:35 Early Release. Dismissal plans communicated with teachers in September will be the plan we follow for October's Early Release. The last day to make changes to your child's dismissal plan was October 23rd, so no further changes will be accepted. 

SACC will be open to support after-school childcare on October 28th beginning at 12:35 on our Early Release day. 

Please note that October 31st will also be an Early Release.  This will take place at 1:35pm.  This will be one of two Early Releases at 1:35 (the other being the last day of school, June 11th).

☕Principal's Coffee & Conversation

Are you interested in learning more about TLES and what it means to be a Title I School?  Are you interested in connecting with members of the TLES Admin Team?  We will be offering Principals' Coffee & Conversation get-togethers on October 30th from 8:15-9:00 and November 6th from 4:00-5:00 in our Library.  Please buzz through Door #1, sign in at the main office, then make your way to the library.  We will share our "What is Title I" presentation and take any questions you may have about TLES.  We hope to see many of you there!

🎦Head Lice Zoom Information Session

We will be hosting an information session via Zoom on November 4 at 10:00am on the topic of head lice. We hope to see you then!

Zoom link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/98063172432 

🎃Spirit Day- Thursday Oct 31, 2024

Thursday, October 31 will be Dress as a Book Character Day.  We encourage all students to dress as a Book Character or wear a costume of their choice.  Students should not wear masks that cover their entire face or bring weapon-like accessories.  Preschool, kindergarten and first grade will have a morning parade around the school dressed as their favorite book character.  Some ideas for making costumes with items found at home are below:

Spy: wear dark clothes and sunglasses.

Athlete: wear a jersey and bring a piece of sports equipment.

Pajamas: to be characters from the book Pajama Time, Fancy Nancy, Pirates in Pajamas, Llama Llama, The Problem with Pajamas, Vegetables in Pajamas

Cat: draw whiskers and a nose on your face using makeup.

Banana: wear all yellow.

Bush/tree: fill a trash bag with leaves and place it on or around you.

👑 TLES VIP

TLES Families: are you interested in learning about the best opportunity to get involved with your child’s education?  The TLES VIP Program is an awesome opportunity to volunteer at TLES, support in your child’s classroom and across multiple areas of the school.  We would love for everyone to take part in the TLES VIP Program volunteer opportunity this year.  All parents, guardians, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members are welcome to participate.  Please come join us for dinner and an information session on October 29th at 5:30pm.  Students and family members are all welcome to attend!  Please enter through Door #3. Complete this form to sign up for a time to be a VIP for Timber Lane!

 

🖼️Fall Picture Day

Picture Day will be November 15. More information to come with order forms!

🍗Thanksgiving Luncheon

We invite TLES families to join us for a Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 21. This has been a wonderful, yearly tradition where families can celebrate with their child's class in our beautifully decorated and festive cafeteria.  We welcome you to enjoy a meal with your child at the following times:

Kindergarten

10:30-11:10

1st Grade

11:15-11:45

2nd Grade

11:30-12:00

3rd Grade and EAC

12:00-12:30

5th Grade

12:45-1:15

4th Grade

1:00-1:30

6th Grade

1:15-1:45

 

The cost of a meal is $4.75 for adults and siblings of TLES students. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be available in the Front Office beginning Friday, November 1. We can only accept cash for tickets. We look forward to seeing you at school!

 

🐾 P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff) 

When you see a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family, please take a moment to fill out this PAWS form to show your appreciation! We will then hand deliver your anonymous message to the staff member so they know they are appreciated. 😊

 

🍃October Important Dates: 

October 28: 3-hour Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 12:35pm)

October 29: TLES VIP Info Session 5:30pm (dinner included!)

October 30: Principal's Coffee

October 31: End of First Quarter, 2-hour Early Release (Students Dismissed at 1:35pm)

 

🍂November Important Dates: 

November is Native American Heritage / Family Engagement Month!

November 1: Diwali (No School)

November 3: Daylight Savings Day - Turn your clocks 1 hour back!

November 4: School Planning Day (No School) ; Head Lice Zoom Session @ 10am

November 5: Teacher Work Day/Election Day (No School) ; PTA Election Day Bake Sale

November 6: Principal's Coffee in the Library @ 4:00pm

November 11: Veteran's Day (No School)

November 13: Family Market 4:30-6:30

November 15: Fall Picture Day

November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon - Save The Date - All families will be invited to take part in a special community lunch with your child!

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

 

❄️December Important Dates: 

December 9: 3-hour early Release Day (Students dismissed at 12:35pm)

December 23-January 3: Winter Break (No School)

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

 

 

📄Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.

 

 

Updates from the PTA Renew your PTA Membership 

PTA memberships need to be renewed every year. Whether you're a returning member or a new one - we can't wait to get to know you better. You can renew or sign up by visiting our Facebook page.

  🍰Volunteers Needed: Election Day Bake Sale

Who's ready to break out their oven mitts and help raise some dough for Timber Lane? We are looking for our community (Parents, Grandparents, Neighbors, Friends, Church Groups!) to put their baking passions to great use!  You can bake (or buy!) anything you'd like, loaves, cookies, bars, muffins, cakes, pies. We ask that you package small items like cookies into individual serving sizes in bags or boxes (think 1-3 cookies, 1-2 bars, 1 muffin), and please label if your item has any nuts! Rather buy a dozen cookies and package them up? That's ok, we don't judge! 

We are also looking for volunteers to help sell on the day of the election, Tuesday November 5 from 6am-7pm. You can sign up for one hour or multiple hour slots. Kids are welcome and encouraged to come along to help learn about money management and to practice their persuasive speaking skills. It is always a fun and rewarding event. This year we are hoping to top last year's $1600 sale with the large voter turnout expected. Reach out with any questions to Kristin Crysler at [email protected] 

Sign up to BAKE 

Sign up to VOLUNTEER 

 

Other FCPS Updates 🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for one of the following conversations:

• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

 

💉Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

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Updates from the Admin Team

Dear TLES Families,

October 28th will be our next 12:35 Early Release. Dismissal plans communicated with teachers in September will be the plan we follow for October's Early Release.  If there are any changes to your child's dismissal for our Early Release, families have until Wednesday, October 23rd to make changes to dismissal plans. 

SACC will be open to support after-school childcare on October 28th beginning at 12:35 on our Early Release day.  Please communicate with BOTH the front office AND your child's teacher ONLY IF you have any changes to Early Release dismissal plans for October 28th.  

Please note that October 31st will also be an Early Release.  This will take place at 1:35.  This will be one of two Early Releases at 1:35 (the other being the last day of school, June 11th).

Thank you,

Ben Chiet, Sarah Buchanan & Ashley Vacarro

TLES Administration

 

📣Spirit Wear

Show off your Tiger spirit by visiting the Timber Lane Elementary School online store, open from today through November 5!  All purchases will be delivered to school during the week of December 9!

 

🍗Thanksgiving Luncheon

We invite TLES families to join us for a Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 21. This has been a wonderful, yearly tradition where families can celebrate with their child's class in our beautifully decorated and festive cafeteria.  We welcome you to enjoy a meal with your child at the following times:

Kindergarten

10:30-11:10

1st Grade

11:15-11:45

2nd Grade

11:30-12:00

3rd Grade and EAC

12:00-12:30

5th Grade

12:45-1:15

4th Grade

1:00-1:30

6th Grade

1:15-1:45

 

The cost of a meal is $4.75 for adults and siblings of TLES students. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be available in the Front Office beginning Friday, November 1. We can only accept cash for tickets. We look forward to seeing you at school!

 

✨FCPS Outstanding Employee

We would like to give you the opportunity to nominate any of our outstanding staff members here at TLES through the FCPS Outstanding Employee award process.   We have so many fantastic and dedicated staff members here at TLES! Please see all criteria in the nomination form. The form will be open from Friday, October 18-Friday, November 1.

 

Head Lice (Pediculosis) Guidelines

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) have updated the Head Lice Guidelines in alignment with the  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

These guidelines address head lice within the school setting:

• A student may be referred to the School Health Aide (SHA) by a parent/guardian or a staff member when head lice are suspected.
• A student with live head lice or nits may return to class.
• For a student with nits (eggs) only, the parent/guardian of the student will be contacted to discuss nit removal. The Head Lice Eggs (Nits) Removal Letter will be sent home with the student.
• For a student with live lice, the parent/guardian will be contacted by the SHA. A copy of the Lice Packet will be sent home with the student.

The FCHD and FCPS do not support excluding students with live head lice or nits.

Additional information and resources can be found on the Head Lice Information page and the Lice: Treatment and Prevention page. 

Principals' Coffee & Conversation

Are you interested in learning more about TLES and what it means to be a Title I School?  Are you interested in connecting with members of the TLES Admin Team?  We will be offering Principals' Coffee & Conversation get-togethers on October 22nd & October 30th from 8:15-9:00 in our Library.  Please buzz through Door #1, sign in at the main office, then make your way to the library.  We will share our "What is Title I" presentation and take any questions you may have about TLES.  We hope to see many of you there!

🍃October Important Dates: 

October 19: PTA Garden Clean Up - TLES @ 9-12 pm

October 24: PTA Restaurant Fundraiser - Five Guys @ 4-8 pm

October 28: 3-hour Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 12:35pm)

October 29: TLES VIP Info Session 5:30pm (dinner included!)

October 31: End of First Quarter, 2-hour Early Release (Students Dismissed at 1:35pm)

 

🍂November Important Dates: 

November 1: Diwali (No School)

November 4: School Planning Day (No School)

November 5: Teacher Work Day/Election Day (No School) ; PTA Election Day Bake Sale

November 11: Veteran's Day (No School)

November 13: Family Market 4:30-6:30

November 15: Fall Picture Day

November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon - Save The Date - All families will be invited to take part in a special community lunch with your child!

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

 

❄️December Important Dates: 

December 9: 3-hour early Release Day (Students dismissed at 12:35pm)

December 23-January 3: Winter Break (No School)

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Updates from the PTA

All,

It was great to see so many of you at our first General Membership meeting on Wednesday, October 9th.  We had a great informative panel discussion with our Principal Ben Chiet and two Assistant Principals - Ashley Vaccaro and Sarah Buchanan).

🍰November 5 PTA Election Day Bake Sale:

Volunteer to Bake - I want to bake!

Volunteer day of - I want to sell baked goods!

 

We are also always in need of volunteers to support our Trader Joe's program on Saturdays and Sundays!  Please sign up to volunteer for Trader Joes Food Distribution!

 

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook for the latest updates and breaking news!

Other FCPS Updates 🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for one of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

 

💉Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

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Updates from the Admin Team 🙏🏼TLES VIP (Very Important Partners) Program: 

TLES Families: are you interested in learning about the best opportunity to get involved with your child’s education?  The TLES VIP Program is an awesome opportunity to volunteer at TLES, support in your child’s classroom and across multiple areas of the school.  We would love for everyone to take part in the TLES VIP Program volunteer opportunity this year.  All parents, guardians, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members are welcome to participate.  Please come join us for dinner and an information session on October 29th at 5:30.  Students and family members are all welcome to attend!  Please enter through Door #3.

 

📆October 28 3-Hour Early Release

Our next Early Release will take place at 12:35 on October 28th.  The dismissal plan families communicated to us in September is the plan we're sticking to for the remaining early releases for your child.  If there needs to be any changes in dismissal for this date, families have until Wednesday October 23rd to make changes.  Please email the main office and your child's teacher no later than October 23rd for any changes to your child's early release dismmissal plans.  SACC will now support on Early Release Days. 

October 31st will be a 2-hour Early Release with dismissal at 1:35.

 

📷Picture Day

Fall Picture Day will be November 15! This year we will be partnering with Victor O’Neill Studies for our fall and spring pictures.  Victor O'Neill Studios will be sending us order forms on October 25th.  These will go home in October 30th's Wednesday folders.  For more information about Victor O'Neill Studios, please visit: https://www.vosphoto.com/

 

🍂October Important Dates:

Hispanic Heritage Month

Disability History and Awareness Month

National School Principals Month

October 11-12: Yom Kippur

October 14: Indigenous People’s Day (No School)

October 28: 3-hour Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 12:35pm)

October 29: TLES VIP Info Session @ 5:30 (Dinner included!)

October 31: End of First Quarter, 2-hour Early Release (Students Dismissed at 1:35pm)

🍁November Important Dates: 

November 1: Diwali (No School)

November 4: School Planning Day (No School)

November 5: Teacher Work Day/Election Day (No School)

November 11: Veteran's Day (No School)

November 13: Family Market @ 4:30-6:00

November 13: PTA Reflections Awards 6:00 (Door #3)

November 15: Fall Picture Day 

November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon - Save The Date - All families will be invited to take part in a special community lunch with your child!

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

❄️December Important Dates: 

December 9: 3-hour early Release Day (Students dismissed at 12:35pm)

December 23-January 3: Winter Break (No School)

For more information, visit 2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Principals' Coffee & Conversation

Are you interested in learning more about TLES and what it means to be a Title I School?  Are you interested in connecting with members of the TLES Admin Team?  We will be offering Principals' Coffee & Conversation get-togethers on October 22nd & October 30th from 8:15-9:00 in our Library.  Please buzz through Door #1, sign in at the main office, then make your way to the library.  We will share our "What is Title I" presentation and take any questions you may have about TLES.  We hope to see many of you there!

🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff) 

When you see a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family, please take a moment to fill out this PAWS form to show your appreciation!  Once received, the admin team will hand deliver your anonymous message to the staff member printed on beautfully-designed stationary, sharing your message through a public display of appreciation, making a BIG deal out of this recognition in front the students ROAR-style, and making sure they really feel appreciated!!! 😊

Other TLES Updates ➕Math is Everywhere! Talking to Your Children about Mathematics

Join the FCPS Elementary Math Team to discuss ways to engage your children in mathematics.  During our time together we will highlight books, games, and other materials that assist you in talking about mathematics with your child throughout the day. Teaching math to your children doesn’t have to be intimidating. This webinar will provide concrete examples for caregivers with ideas to spark math joy.

October 18, 2024, 10-11:30 A.M. Register Online

 

FCPS Updates 🍕Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers. 

This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback. 

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.

 

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

 

💉Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on: 

• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Transportation options are available.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

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Updates from the Admin Team 🗓️October Important Dates 🍂

*October is National School Principals Month!!*

October 14: Student Holiday

October 28: 3-Hour Early Release Day

October 31: End of First Quarter

Other TLES Updates 🐾P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff) 

We are starting a new initiative to celebrate our amazing teachers all year long! When you see a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family, please take a moment to fill out this PAWS form to show your appreciation! We will then hand deliver your anonymous message to the staff member so they know they are appreciated. 😊

 

🚶🏼‍♂️Walk and Roll to School Day 🚲

Join children and adults around the world next Wednesday, October 9, to celebrate the benefits of walking and bicycling! Bikers and walkers will enter school through Door 1. Bikes will be left out in front of Door 1 and students biking to school will be dismissed first that day. All participants will receive a certificate.

  📰 Calling Sixth Graders to Join the Timber Lane Newspaper Club!

Starting on October 10, students from McLean High School's award-winning newsmagazine, The Highlander, will come to Timber Lane every two weeks to help create and develop our very own student newspaper! Forming as an after school club, the group will meet every other Thursday from 3:35-5:30. We are looking for interested 6th-grade students who enjoy writing or are artistically skilled (cartoonists)! By joining, students will improve their writing skills and see their work published in either a print magazine or an email newsletter. After school buses will be available. The group will end in early April. Interested students should fill out the registration form in the Wednesday folder.

  💉Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School on:  

• Tuesday, October 8, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19. 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.  

Transportation services are also available. Please visit our Immunization Resources webpage for details. 

Parents may learn more about this Safeway Pharmacy and other immunization resources and FCPS school-required immunizations

Updates from the PTA First PTA Meeting of the School Year

Please join us for our first membership meeting of the year on Wednesday October 9th from 7-8pm! Refreshments will be served and childcare provided in the gym.

You do not need to be a PTA member to attend this meeting. All families, friends, staff, community members, etc. are welcome and encouraged to attend.

  🍔October Family Restaurant Night

Support Timber Lane PTA by grabbing a bite at Five Guys in Falls Church on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Simply mention **Timber Lane** or show this flyer, and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to support our school!

📍Location: Five Guys, 913 W Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

🕒Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

🍔How to Participate: Mention **Timber Lane** or show the flyer when placing your order. You can dine in, order online, or call ahead for pickup—just remember, this offer is not valid for delivery.

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Updates from the Admin Team 🍧Attendance Popsicle Raffle

Attendance matters and our TLES Tigers are doing a great job coming to school 😊 Last year we did an amazing job of having only 7.7% of students chronically absent (that’s a reduction of 6.2% from the previous academic year)! Regular attendance can help students be successful at school, graduate on time, and achieve their life goals.

Each week, we will hold an attendance raffle. Students who have had perfect attendance the previous week will have their name drawn. One name will be drawn for each grade. If your child’s name is announced for perfect attendance, they will enjoy a popsicle in the café after lunch!

While we want students to be here at school, it’s important to keep our community healthy. Please note that students should stay home if they have diarrhea, a fever, or are vomiting. Thank you for your support!

Other TLES Updates Calling Sixth Graders to Join the Timber Lane Newspaper Club!

Starting on October 10, students from McLean High School's award-winning newsmagazine, The Highlander, will come to Timber Lane every two weeks to help create and develop our very own student newspaper! Forming as an after school club, the group will meet every other Thursday from 3:35-5:30. We are looking for interested 6th-grade students who enjoy writing or are artistically skilled (cartoonists)! By joining, students will improve their writing skills and see their work published in either a print magazine or an email newsletter. After school buses will be available. The group will end in early April. Interested students should fill out the registration form in the Wednesday folder.

Updates from FCPS 💉Immunizations

FCPS has partnered with the Fairfax County Health Department to provide immunization clinics on limited early release Mondays for elementary school students, and at middle and high schools this fall. 

See the Immunization toolkit for newsletter and social media messaging.

 

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.

Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

 

Providence Day and Back to School Celebration on Sat., Oct. 5

Join us for a day of fun, connection, and community spirit! The inaugural Providence Day and Back to School Celebration is on Saturday, October 5, from 11 am to 3 pm at Marshall High School. We will celebrate the vibrant and diverse community we're proud to call home and highlight local organizations and businesses while fostering stronger connections among residents and community leaders. This free, family-friendly event is open to all Fairfax County residents and will feature interactive booths, live performances, food trucks, activities for kids, giveaways and prizes, community spotlights, and more!

RSVP TODAY: https://www.facebook.com/share/b12h6pJutavJcxX3/

Accessibility and Transportation: George Marshall High School is easily accessible by car, bus, or bike. Shuttle services will run from the Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive) and the James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road).

Questions: Email [email protected] or call 703-560-6946.

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Mr. Jonas (6th Grade Math), has adorned TLES with stimulating brain boosters and Math problems around the building and outside on some of our sidewalks near our main entrances.  Pictured above, a student waits for her buddy in the hallway and demonstrates her mathematical thinking! :)

Updates from the Admin Team

Hello TLES Families,

We had an incredible week of learning at TLES, where our students dedicated themselves to sharpening their reading, writing, math, science and social studies skills. As we visit all of our classrooms throughout the building, we're consistently impressed by students creativity, focus and work habits.  That's quite the compliment for only being five weeks into the school year - a true testament to the quality of teachers here at TLES and our amazing student community!

Monday, September 23rd marks our first 3-Hour Early Release Day of the year. We appreciate your understanding as we adjust to this new schedule. Together, we'll tackle any challenges that arise and ensure a smooth transition!

Thank you,

TLES Administration

Ben Chiet, Sarah Buchanan, Ashley Vaccaro

🍁September Important Dates: 

September 23:  3-Hour Early Release Day (Dismissal @ 12:35pm)

September 25: AAP Levels of Service Meeting for Families 6:00

🍁October Important Dates: 

October is National School Principals Month!

October 2-4: Custodial Appreciation Week

October 3: Student Holiday (No School)

October 4: Teacher Workday (No School)

October 14: Student Holiday (No School)

October 28: 3-Hour Early Release Day (Dismissal @ 12:35pm)

October 31: End of First Quarter, 2-hour Early Release (Dismissal @ 1:35)

🍁November Important Dates: 

November 1: Diwali (No School)

November 4: School Planning Day (No School)

November 5: Teacher Work Day/Election Day (No School)

November 11: Veteran's Day (No School)

November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon - Save The Date - All families will be invited to take part in a special community lunch with your child!

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break - (No School)

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

🏫Back to School Night Presentations

Thank you to all families that attended Back to School Night! If you were unable to attend, please find the grade level presentations below. 

Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade  

 

Messages from the PTA 🍂Registration Now Open for Fall Enrichment 

Enrichment is back this fall for families looking for after school enrichment opportunities. Registration is open from September 9th to September 22nd.  Visit the TLES PTA Enrichment site to register and learn more.

Enrichment Classes Start: September 30

Enrichment Classes End: December 13

Make-Up Dates: December 16 - December 20

  🍋Shop with us at Lemon Lane Consignment 

Join us on October 10th at Lemon Lane Consignment for a fun day of shopping for a cause! 10% of all sales from opening to close will be donated back to TLES, as long as you mention Timber Lane at checkout.

This is a great opportunity to stock up on some fall and winter essentials, or buy a gift for a friend! Their inventory is adorable, and updates regularly. This event occurs the day after one of their Walk in Wednesdays, which typically means you have the best chance to snag some of their best deals.

We hope to see you there!

Lemon Consignment Address: 246 W. Broad Street, Falls Church

👨🏼‍🌾Coming Soon: Fall Garden Clean Up Day

Join us for a day of community and giving back! This year's annual Fall Garden Green-Up is scheduled for Saturday, October 12th from 9:00 - 12:00pm at Timber Lane Elementary School.

Roll up your sleeves and join us for a day of fun preparing the Timber Lane grounds for winter! No green thumb required - just bring your enthusiasm (and garden gloves if you have them)!

There are a number of ways to get involved:

- Volunteer your time to help make the exterior of the school beautiful!

- Lend your post hole digger, wheelbarrow and shovels

We will be moving the weather station among other great outdoor fall gardening activities.

Please sign up on our Facebook Page to let us know you're coming!

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Updates from the Admin Team ✔️ Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?

We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

🩹 Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations. 

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed. Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 30.

Messages from the PTA

Renew your PTA Membership 

PTA memberships need to be renewed every year. Whether you're a returning member or a new one - we can't wait to get to know you better. You can renew or sign up by clicking here. Our first general membership meeting will be Wednesday October 9th.

Download the Box Tops Mobile App 

Earning with Box Tops is easy! No clipping required! Simply purchase qualifying products and scan your receipt using the Box Top mobile app within 14 days of purchasing. Box Top items are automatically identified and your school receives automatic earnings. You can scan receipts from anywhere you shop, whether it's Costco, Target, PetSmart, Giant or Harris Teeter - the list goes on and on.  Download the app today, and encourage your family members to do the same!

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Principals' Updates

TLES Families,

Thank you to all the families who attended our Back to School Night last week. Your support and involvement mean so much to our school community, and we are grateful for the opportunity to connect with you. We look forward to working together this year to ensure a successful and enriching experience for all our students.

This year's Back to School Night attendance was fantastic!  It seems that offering childcare made a difference in getting more families to take part in this very important beginning of year event.  Our Pizza, Popsicles & ParentVue event that took place just before Back to School Night also seemed to contribute to getting more of our families in the building that evening.  We will plan for similar accommodations next year to maintain high family engagement.

We are deeply saddened by the news of the two recent school shootings, and our hearts go out to all those affected by these tragic events. The safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities, and we want to assure you that we remain fully committed to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. We continuously review and update our safety protocols, conduct regular drills, and work closely with local authorities to ensure we are prepared for any emergency.

One component of a safe and secure school campus is ensuring that all family members are aware of school safety procedures.  Thank you to all of our car riders for driving slowly and safely through our car rider drop-off/pick-up loop (Kiss 'n Ride) during arrival and dismissal.  We do monitor this in person as well as through our external camera system to ensure the safety of all of those driving and walking on our campus during these higher traffic times.  Thank you for ensuring you present your identification and state the purpose of your visit every time you enter through Door #1.  When visiting TLES, thank you for always wearing a visitor name tag so that all staff are aware that you have been vetted through our ScholarChip Visitor Identification System upon every visit.  After 8:50am each morning, all doors are closed and secured for the entire school day in addition to securing the front and rear gates around our property.  Thank you for your continued support following school safety procedures as we work together to keep our school community safe.

Please also know that FCPS has a committed team that focuses on school safety every day. They constantly access our security protocols in partnership with local and national experts to ensure that we are doing everything possible to keep our staff and students safe in our buildings. 

The following two resources may be helpful if your child has questions about what happened and/or is expressing concern:

Helping Children Cope with Tragedy

Talking to Children About Violence

Our guidance counselors are available to support and provide additional resources; please reach out as needed.

We will continue to be diligent in our safety protocols and processes, continue to foster a community built on a foundation of respect and kindness, and continue to take care of one another. 

Thank you,

Ben Chiet, Sarah Buchanan & Ashley Vaccaro 

Updates from the FCPS Language Arts Team 📚Virginia Literacy Act

FCPS created a video to share the changes in curriculum, assessments, and interventions that are part of the Virginia Literacy Act that goes into effect across all schools in Virginia. Watch the Literacy Back to School Night Message.  

Curriculum

Under the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS adopted the approved program, Benchmark Advance.  In each grade level, our instruction will focus on nine units, each of which focus on a single Knowledge Strand or topic/concept. This is aligned from Kindergarten to 6th grade. Because the goal is to build knowledge and vocabulary while teaching students the skills they need as readers, there are literary topics, science topics and social studies topics that are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (VSOL). The stories and articles students read will be split evenly between fiction and nonfiction to ensure they can read a variety of texts.

Benchmark Advance develops students’ background knowledge on topics related to science, social studies and literary studies over the course of multiple years. For example, the unit on government and citizenship begins with a focus on rules at home and at school in kindergarten and culminates in the unit, Beyond Democracy in sixth grade, which teaches students about various forms of government used around the world.

Benchmark Advance has created a Caregiver website. Visit their website to learn more. 

Assessment

Students in grades K-2 and identified 3rd graders will be assessed using the Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS), a new test of foundational reading skills developed by the state of Virginia in partnership with the University of Virginia. For more information about VALLSS you can review the Parent Brochure. You will receive a Testing Notification if your child will be participating in the VALLSS.

Students in grades 3-6 will be assessed using iReady, an assessment that measures reading foundations as well as reading comprehension, this is the screener that has been used in FCPS for years. You will receive notification of results for either the VALLSS or the iReady. 

Intervention

While all students who demonstrate areas of need will benefit from differentiated support in the classroom, students with high levels of risk will get interventions in addition to their core instruction that is focused on their areas of need. This additional support will be documented in a reading plan. Assessment results and reading plans will be discussed with families at conferences. For students with disabilities with significant reading needs, these plans will be discussed in an IEP meeting. Reading plans will include: Area of Need, Yearly Goal, Quarterly Objectives, and Quarterly data to progress monitor goals. These plans will be visible to you in ParentVue, so be sure to have your account up and running this fall.

Resources for Families

Here are some of the resources that the Virginia Literacy Partnership (a partnership between the Virginia Department of Education and the University of Virginia) has posted for families.

⭐Blue Star Welcome Week⭐

Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community. 

Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 21 - September 29, 2024, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS 

🎓Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Information Session

All families are encouraged to attend a meeting on September 25 @ 6:00pm to learn about the levels of AAP services. 

Parents or guardians may request a one-time retest of either the CogAT or the NNAT in grades 3-6. Requests must be made in writing (email or paper) to our School Testing Coordinator, Ashley Vaccaro, and Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Alyssa Grabel. Deadline for the request is September 15. 

Please read the Fall AAP Newsletter below!

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Updates from the PTA Renew your PTA Membership 

PTA memberships need to be renewed every year. Whether you're a returning member or a new one - we can't wait to get to know you better. You can renew or sign up by clicking here. Our first general membership meeting will be Wednesday October 9th.

 

  Re-Link your Harris Teeter VIC Card 

VIC cards have to be linked EVERY YEAR, so even if you've linked your VIC Card before it's likely time to do it again! The more people linked to Timber Lane, the more Harris Teeter will donate, so encourage your family and friends to choose Timber Lane as their linked school!

Click here to learn how. (Timber Lane Elementary School ID: 5777)

 

  Sign Up as a Room Parent 

We hope you had a great time at Open House this week. We also hope some of you decided to sign up as 2024-2025 Room Parents! Many classrooms have more than one room parent, so you can connect with other parents and share the responsibility.

If you're interested in signing up as a Room Parent this year, or simply want to learn more about what it means to be a Room Parent, email Chelsea Gurney at [email protected].

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Admin Team Updates 🍕 Pizza, Popsicles, and ParentVUE and Back to School Night 🏫

On Thursday, September 5th from 5:00-5:30, we will have our Pizza, Popsicles and ParentVue event in the TLES cafeteria.  This event will be for all families that need help signing up for ParentVue and accessing all the required forms for parent acknowledgement and permissions.  If you have not signed up for ParentVue and have not completed several permission forms for your child(ren) for this year, you should attend this event.  All families are welcome, children included for dinner and technology support.

Later that evening at 5:30pm on Thursday, September 5th, we will have our annual Back To School Night (BTSN).  All grade levels will be presenting at 5:30 and 6:15.  All presentations will be in English with one presentation in every grade level with a Spanish interpreter.  All parents should plan to attend these meetings to learn important information about your child's learning for the school year.  Childcare will be provided in the gym for all potty-trained aged students.  Please drop children off in the gym so you can join teacher presentations on time. 

The BTSN schedule is below.  Please be mindful of those start times so you can be present for all the curriculum updates, grade level goals, classroom communication updates, and critical school year information.  Parking will be allowed along our sidewalk throughout the bus loop this evening to accommodate all of our visitors.  Grade level presentation locations will be on signage upon your arrival.  Please enter through Door #1.  We are looking forward to seeing you that evening!

TLES Administration,

Ben Chiet, Sarah Buchanan & Ashley Vaccaro

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Admin Team Updates 🍕Pizza, Popsicles, and ParentVUE and Back to School Night🏫

Tomorrow, Thursday, September 5 from 5:00-5:30, we will have our Pizza, Popsicles and ParentVue event in the TLES cafeteria.  This event will be for all families that need help signing up for ParentVue and accessing all the required forms for parent acknowledgement and permissions.

Later that evening at 5:30pm, we will have our annual Back To School Night.  All grade levels will be presenting at 5:30 and 6:15.  Please be mindful of those start times so you can be present for all the curriculum updates, grade level goals, classroom communication updates, and critical school year information.  Parking will be allowed along our sidewalk throughout the bus loop this evening to accommodate all of our visitors. Please see below for the schedule.

🎤 Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:

• Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School 
• Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary 
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary 
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary 
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle 

Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

Messages from our School Board Members

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