Timber Lane Elementary School Updates 2/17/20
Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 02/17/2020 08:45 PM EST
Love, Sugar & Happiness at Timber Lane Elementary School
February 14th 2020
Science Happenings at Timber Lane
Third quarter is underway, and there are many wonderful activities happening in all TLES classrooms that make our science curriculum objectives engaging and accessible for students! Here are just a FEW examples…
Our 1st graders recently learned that scientists classify animals by their body parts. Then, they created their own 3-D “funny fish” with new body parts that could help their fish move in new and different ways.
Meanwhile, 5th graders investigated the properties of Light and Sound through many fun and meaningful hands-on activities.
Our 2nd graders, after learning all about weather, designed, built, and tested houses that can withstand a hurricane or a tornado! Now, they are exploring Matter and will use this knowledge to design a water source for wildlife. 3
rd graders, who are currently discovering the wonders of Ancient Egypt, worked as engineers to create a model of a “shaduf’ which is a simple machine that uses water from the Nile to irrigate their farms. They will soon start a new Science unit on Soils.
Our 4th graders just developed tours of the Solar System after learning about the planets and our weather patterns, and will soon begin exploring Electricity and Magnetism.
In addition to Science activities, many students have had opportunities to work with programming kits (Ozobots, Micro:Bits, Lego WeDo 2.0) on loan through the FCPS STEAM department. These kits provide engineering and coding activities that provide fun and 21st century skills experiences for ALL learners!
Finally, our Green Team (a large group of dedicated 5th graders) has developed an action plan to improve our recycling program and are highly motivated to make Timber Lane a more sustainable school environment.
It was WONDERFUL to see so many parents visiting Timber Lane on 2/14/20!!!
Technology Updates at Timber Lane
Timber Lane’s Facebook Page
Timber Lane’s Facebook Page continues to share fantastic posts about the wonderful learning that is happening. Did you see the video of students dancing in PE? Amazing! How about the pictures of our Timber Lane friends at Bingo Night? One way you can improve your vision into what is happening at Timber Lane is to check out our Facebook page regularly. Have you seen the recent posts below? 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.
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 first grade’s engaging math workshop? How about the recent post about Ms. Feeney’s beautification of our lobby windows through art? Visit @TimberLaneES on Twitter regularly to keep informed about what is happening at Timber Lane Elementary!
Great News! You Can Access ORIGO Math digital resources at home! Here’s how:
At Timber Lane, students have access to ORIGO Math digital tools that help strengthen essential conceptual understanding. Students can access these resources at home by doing the following:
How to Access FCPS Approved Online Resources on TLES Website
ORIGO MATH (no casting): Go to the Timber Lane website: https://timberlanees.fcps.edu/
CLICK ON THE FCPS 24-7 LEARNING TAB (see green arrow)
Login using your FCPS username and password. Make sure CAPS LOCK is OFF!
Once logged into 24-7 Learning, click on eCART and then ES Digital Resources. Next, click the ORIGO Slate link.
LOGIN to ORIGO using your FCPS username and password
CLICK ON CHANNELS - CLICK ON FUNDAMENTALS - CLICK ON START - CLICK ON TITLES -- CHOOSE AN GAME
YOU CAN SORT BY GRADE OR CONTENT
CLICK ON THE ? TO GET HELP/INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PLAY
Another resource: Zupelz GO TO Channels, choose ZUPELZ. ZUPELZ are math puzzles that students need to solve.
MORE GREAT NEWS! Students can access literacy resources online including MyON, Starfall, and Tumblebooks!
ONLINE READING: GO TO the Timber Lane website resources page where the Weblinks for our students is located - https://timberlanees.fcps.edu/resources/weblinks-our-students
To LOGIN to MyON: Students will select Timber Lane ES (Fairfax County, VA) as the school and use their FCPS username and password.
STARFALL: NO LOGIN REQUIRED for the FREE version. www.starfall.com Content is mainly appropriate for grades K-3.
Tumblebooks: Access through the eCART tab in Blackboard (24-7 Learning) or search "online database" on FCPS' homepage
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
This week is Wild Card/Make-Up week. Teachers can revisit a character trait to spend some more time on or make-up some work with a trait we didn't quite have enough time to thoroughly cover.
#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 Events:
February
18- DC Steakhouse restaurant fundraiser 4-9PM
20- Partners in print 6-8PM
March
3- School Planning Day (no students)
3 -Family Engagement Survey 5:45-6:45PM
(Seeking input from family for our future family engagement action plans).
8- Spring enrichment class registration ends
10- Pulcinella restaurant fundraiser
11- PTA Meeting @7PM in library
18- TL Math Night
27- TL Heritage Showcase
30-31 Spring Book Fair
