Timber Lane Elementary School Updates 12/15/19

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 12/15/2019 10:15 PM EST

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Timber Lane’s Facebook Page

 

Timber Lane’s Facebook page continues to experience increased traffic to our site.  Check in regularly to see many of the great things that are happening at Timber Lane ES!  You can find it by including Timber Lane Elementary – TLES in the search field.  Here are a couple of recent posts.

 

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Timber Lane’s Twitter Page

 

Did you see Dr. Brabrand engaging with our Timber Lane students?   Want to know what culturally responsive literacy looks like?  Visit @TimberLaneES on Twitter!

 

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Introducing Coding at Timber Lane ES

 

To celebrate Hour of Code week, third graders learned how to code using a Frozen themed activity on code.org.  Students solved puzzles and then moved to the next.  Each puzzle required more advanced coding.  It was great to see students struggle, persevere,  show resilience, and ultimately succeed.  Struggle is an essential part of learning.  Here’s a picture of third graders engaged in coding. 

 

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Digital Citizenship REMINDERS

 

Timber Lane parents and students, as we introduce continue our use of technology at Timber Lane Elementary, it is important to remember to: 1) Keep Your Passwords Private; 2) Share with Care – Think Before You Click!; and 3) Shutdown your computer properly by clicking the power icon and SHUTDOWN on your computer.  Wait until all of the lights on your computer are off – then, plug your computer in so that it is charged and ready to go the next time you need it!  Keep your computer healthy!

 

P2 Weekly Character Strength

(Calendar) (Character Cards)

This week we are learning about the character trait Self-Control.  Self-Control: you have the ability to control your emotions and behaviors.  You think before you act.

#OtherPeopleMatter is our motto, hashtag, and the spirit of the movement we are building. Stay tuned for more information about the Positivity Project! Students will be learning about 24 character strengths and discussing Perspective.

Check out this video on the meaning behind #OtherPeopleMatter!

 

Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff (PAWS)

Have you had a wonderful experience with a Timber Lane Staff member that you would like to share with Mr. Chiet & Mrs. O'Donovan?  The Timber Lane Website now has a form you can complete to quickly praise that staff member!  The PAWS link can be found on the Timber Lane Elementary School website homepage (please see image below).  Once you share a little bit about your experience, a template will be generated and emailed to Mr. Chiet.  Once received we will then print and celebrate with that staff member!  https://timberlanees.fcps.edu/

 

Upcoming Dates & Events:

*Winter Break* December 23-January 3rd (No School)

January

  • 06 - Students return from Winter Break
  • 08-  Open Library/STEM Night @5:30PM (Every Wednesday of the Month)

        6th Grade Panoramic Pic

        Club and Candid Pictures Taken

  • 08- PTA Meeting @7PM in Library
  • 10- Winter Chorus Concert
  • 15 - Open Library/STEM Night @5:30PM (Every Wednesday of the Month)
  • 16- McLean Pyramid Chorus Concert
  • 20- MLK Jr. Day- No school
  • 21 - Tiger Talks @6pm (James Lee Community Center)
  • 22- Open Library/STEM Night @5:30PM (Every Wednesday of the Month)
  • 23-Chorus Concert 7:00PM
  • 27-Teacher Work Day – No students
  • 28-Teacher Work Day - No students
  • 29 - Open Library/STEM Night @5:30PM (Every Wednesday of the Month)

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