Hello Timber Lane families,

We hope you are well and looking forward to an uninterrupted week of learning and connecting with your favorite Timber Lane teachers!  By now you have heard from your child's teacher regarding any changes to the live/synchronous opportunities for students to connect with their teachers and classmates.  We empowered each grade level to pursue the synchronous tool that will be the easiest for families to work with while being the most reliable for teachers to use.  As we have done over the past few weeks we will continue to always have a "Plan B" in our pocket so we can still connect with you all, at all times.  I am incredibly impressed with how our teachers have found ways to continue to provide live connections with students around each of these ups and downs! 

Your child's schedule should have opportunities to take advantage of working with a specials teacher once per day, as well as times to view recordings or connect live with ESOL and Special Education Teachers.  We also have AAP resources shared from Mrs. Langford as well, which will still be available through the TLES BB/24/7 page.  If you have any difficulty accessing those options, please email your child's teacher for further clarification. 

We would like to thank our teachers again for their work over the past weeks as they have navigated the ups and downs through different platforms, trainings, and taking on new learning opportunities...all to connect the best way possible to your children.  I thank you for your emails showing appreciation for our staff and understanding they have been doing everything they can to connect with your children. 

Thank you for your ongoing patience, support, and willingness to adapt with us.

Ben Chiet

Principal

Quarter 3 Grades

Due to last week’s pause in teacher-led “live” instruction, the third quarter has been extended until Friday, May 1, 2020. 

ParentVUE/StudentVUE access will be turned off to allow for teachers to enter grades from Thursday, April 23 through Friday, May 8.

Grades will be available in ParentVUE/StudentVUE on Saturday, May 9 at 6:00 a.m.

Progress reports for printing will begin generating after 6:00 p.m. on May 12. We anticipate the printed report cards will be provided to the postal service by May 23. Actual delivery to homes will be dependent on the postal service. 

Student Health & Well-Being

For Students: Timber Lane Counselor Referral

Any student who would like to speak with a School Counselor, or parent who would like a School Counselor to check in with his/her student, can fill out the form linked below.

English: https://forms.gle/mB7oGshaDM7Tdmas8

Spanish: https://forms.gle/vTMK36ohUDPY98PW8

For Parents: FCPS 2020 Mental Wellness Consultation Service KIT

Any FCPS parent may schedule a 30-minute phone consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their student’s emotional well-being during their time away from school.  Information about community resources will also be made available.  To schedule a phone consultation, parents should click the link below.  This service is not intended for mental health emergencies.

https://forms.gle/WKchwGnv4LkezQwG8

For Mental Health EMERGENCIES: Dial 911 or contact one of the community services listed here.

To contact the Timber Lane Mental Health Team: Parents and students can also reach us by email or phone:

Jordan Albrite, School Counselor – 703-206-5322, jealbrite@fcps.edu

Jennifer Melz, School Counselor – 703-813-5408, jamelz@fcps.edu

Beth Gelfand, School Psychologist – 703-714-6448, bfgelfand@fcps.edu

Laura Cook, School Social Worker – 703-206-5333, lecook@fcps.edu

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Parent Health & Well-Being

During this unprecedented time, families are going through challenging times that many of us have never experienced before.  Timber Lane is there for you and will always be committed to helping every family with any need.  If you can use some support navigating these challenging times, please email bjchiet@fcps.edu or lmodonovan@fcps.edu.  We have resources that every family can access.  Your information will remain confidential.

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Food Resources

FCPS continues to provide the Grab 'N Go Site at the Timber Lane bus loop from 8:55-9:05am Mondays through Fridays.  Students can pick up two meals - a breakfast and a lunch.  Adults can purchase meals for $2.00 each.