Timber Lane ES Updates 1/12/20

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 01/12/2020 08:30 PM EST

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Timber Lane’s Facebook Page

 

As we begin the new year 2020, one way you can improve your vision into what is happening at Timber Lane is to check out our website regularly.  Have you seen the recent posts below?  When students teach other students, the dynamics of learning change.  Read the Facebook post below.  Then, you can see it in action by searching Timber Lane Elementary – TLES in the search field on Facebook.  Like Timber Lane Elementary – TLES on Facebook.  You will see the variety of great happenings that occur at Timber Lane including family events such as Books, Board Games and Brunch, students exhibiting and developing Portrait of a Graduate skills and Positivity Project character traits, and so much more! 

 

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Timber Lane’s Twitter Page

 

Timber Lane’s Twitter Page continues to share quality posts about student learning.  Did you see the recent post about 5th graders exploration of the fantasy genre?   How about the recent post about Mystery Readers at Timber Lane?  Visit @TimberLaneES on Twitter regularly to keep informed about what is happening at Timber Lane Elementary!

 

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Excitement Around Coding is Growing at Timber Lane ES

 

When the fourth graders heard that the third graders were coding a Dance Party, they wanted to be part of the fun!  Coding is fun and brings out the creative and critical thinking skills of students.  In one third grade classroom, students began to teach other students how to code.  It was amazing!  Coding engages students and provides opportunities for students to use what they know, make connections to content, and apply their thinking to create and solve problems.

 

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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!

 

URGENT REMINDER!  Timber Lane ES has invested a significant amount in technology to support student learning at our school.  Laptops, headphones, computer mice, and power cords are used daily within our school.  It is VERY important that students care for these and other essential tools, such as books, writing tools, and math manipulatives so that our learning community can continue to thrive.  Please reinforce the importance of contributing to our caring culture by showing strong digital citizenship that respects the technology that has been provided at our school so that we can use it for many years to come. 

 

P2 Weekly Character Strength

(Calendar) (Character Cards)

This week we are learning about the character trait Prudence. Prudence means you plan for the future and achieve your goals by making careful everyday choices.

#OtherPeopleMatter is our motto, hashtag, and the spirit of the movement we are building. Stay tuned for more information about the Positivity Project! 

Check out this video on the meaning behind #OtherPeopleMatter!

Upcoming Dates & Events:

January

  • 13 - El Tio 4pm-10pm Fundraiser
  • 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)
  • 22 - Family Engagement Survey Parent Work Group - 5:30pm - Room #1
  • 23-Chorus Concert 7:00PM
  • 27-Teacher Work Day – No school for students
  • 28-Teacher Work Day - No school for students
  • 29 - Open Library/STEM Night @5:30PM (Every Wednesday of the Month)

(Please find grade level newsletters attached)

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