Timber Lane Times 10/24/2021
Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 10/24/2021 01:56 PM EDT
Dear TLES Families,
We had another busy week of incredible learning experiences. Please see our TLES Facebook page to get a glimpse of all of the wonderful learning experiences your child is experiencing at TLES. As we move into some colder weather please have students begin to prepare for outdoor lunches and recess with coats, hats and gloves. We will continue to go outside throughout the winter months when the playground and blacktop are dry and safe for students. Outside lunch will continue on any day that it is 50 degrees or warmer between our lunch times of 10:45am-1:45pm.
On Friday, October 29, we will have an optional Character Day. Students may choose to dress up as their favorite book character, wear a costume that's hanging around the house, or choose to wear a cool item of their choosing. We will also have some DIY (do-it-yourself) crafts during some rainy indoor recesses this week to provide items for any student interested in creating and putting something on for the 29th. If your child chooses to participate in this spirit day, please ensure that they have a school appropriate costume including no weapons or full face masks. Protective masks covering the mouth/nose are still required. Hats will be allowed but many not fully cover the head and face.
On Friday, October 29th we will be bringing back our costume parade on Character Day which Kindergarten and First Grade will participate in. Due to the weather calling for rain, we will have to host this parade through the hallways the morning of the 29th for grades K & 1. Unfortunately we will not be able to host parents during that time. Students will be dismissed two hours early at 1:30 that day.
Teachers will be meeting with families as the quarter ends to discuss each student's progress and goals for the remainder of the year. Many teachers have already begun their first quarter conferences/family check-ins. If you haven't done so already, please sign up for a Quarter 1 Conference. The partnership between teachers and families is critical for the success of our students!
Ben Chiet, Principal
Shele Banford, Assistant Principal
Spirit Week for Digital Citizenship Week was a real hit for our Timber Lane Tigers!
Here's some first graders cozy for Pajama Day!
So many twins and matching outfits!
Can you tell which one is the REAL Mr. Chiet?!
Important Forms to Complete
Per the Office of Equity and Student Conduct, printing of hard copies of SR&R has been delayed. You can find digital version here. Please complete the Parent/Guardian Signature sheet below and submit the signed copy to the office.
Parent/Guardian Signature Sheet
Returning to school after being sent home with a Covid-like illness
With cold and flu season upon us, your child may be sent home from the care room after presenting COVID-like symptoms. We all want them back in the classroom as soon as they are well. Starting Monday, October 4, the Return to School form is no longer needed, we will follow the following guidelines.
Students may return to school when their symptoms have improved and they have not had a fever without fever-reducing medications for at least 24 hours, AND have at least one of the following:
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Proof of a Negative COVID-19 Test:
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Physician’s Note Note from a healthcare provider following a clinical evaluation stating the cause of symptoms is not COVID-19 and clearing the child to return to school. |
Please note, if your child has been identified as a potential close contact or close contact to a positive case, your child will follow the guidance provided by the health department to be cleared to return to school.
If you have any questions about this new process, or how to navigate your child’s return to school, please call the school at 703-206-5300.
October is Disability History and Awareness Month in Virginia. Here at Timber Lane, we honor those with disabilities and promote equal opportunities for all. Read one student’s story here.
News from Mrs. Grabel, AART
For parents/guardians who are interested in the level IV screening and identification process but were unable to attend the meeting a few weeks ago, please watch the following recording. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCs5W21YPuI The power point presentations are attached.
If you are interested in having your child referred for level IV services, please find the referral form here: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs-aap/advanced-academic-program-aap-forms Please click on level IV referral form and submit to Alyssa Grabel, the Advanced Academics Resource Teacher.
The referral window for level IV services closes at midnight on December 15th. Please be sure to submit your documents by this date. Documents can be submitted via email to Alyssa Grabel at angrabel@fcps.edu or by dropping off your forms at the main office. If you email it, you should expect a confirmation email back within 24 hours.
Please continue checking the school website by way ofàAcademicsàAdvanced Academics for updates, due dates, and documents in the coming weeks. Please contact Alyssa Grabel at angrabel@fcps.edu with any questions.
News from our School Based Technology Specialist (SBTS)
Digital Resources Consent
At Timber Lane, we will use a variety of FCPS-approved digital tools to support in-person learning this year! We need you to give consent for your child to use them as soon as possible so we can start using them for learning right away! Please visit https://timberlanees.fcps.edu/adopteddigitalresources to fill out the online permission form and read more details. You can fill out the online form here. Thanks for helping so we can use these digital tools to communicate and collaborate in our classes at Timber Lane!
Come celebrate our Timber Lane artists at our PTA Reflections Art Showcase on Wednesday, October 27 from 5-6pm in the cafeteria. All youth who submitted pieces for Reflections, their family members and fans are invited to attend the event where the art work will be on display. Each youth will have an opportunity to present what their piece means to them and get a participation certificate. Additional awards will be distributed to select youth for Best Interpretation of this year's theme "I Change the World by..." We respectfully ask that everyone wear masks during the program in accordance with COVID protocols and light refreshments will be served at the program’s conclusion. We guarantee you'll be inspired by what you see and hear, so don't miss this exciting first PTA event of the year!
Oct. 28: (This has been postponed for future date) Wexford Manor, “Tiger Talks” (Spanish/English) 6:00 PM
Oct. 29: End of Quarter 1; 2 hour Early Release
Character Day (K-1 Parade Indoors Due to Weather)
Nov. 1 and 2: Student Holidays (No School For Students)
Nov. 4: Diwali
Nov. 11: Veteran's Day - 2 Hour Early Release (at 1:30PM)
