Timber Lane Times 11/01/2021
Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 11/01/2021 03:43 PM EDT
Kindergartener's engaged in oral storytelling with Tiny Toy Tales.
Winners for the Digital Citizenship Week Poster Contest!
Federal Impact Aid Survey
Last week student should have received their Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the boxes in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 3rd. All results are CONFIDENTIAL.
COVID-19 Screening Testing
Timber Lane families,
Optional COVID-19 screening testing for students will begin November 15, not November 8 as previously announced. The change aligns all student screening testing start dates, making it more convenient for families with students in different grade levels. Preregistration and consent information will be shared with families soon. For all the details about COVID-19 screening testing, visit our COVID-19 Screening Testing webpage.
Screening testing is an important layered prevention strategy that helps keep our school a safe place for all students to learn. I hope you will consider enrolling your child in screening testing until your child is eligible for vaccination.
Thank you,
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.
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!
We have once again partnered with Meadows Farms for our winter fundraiser! This is a great way to support our students and staff!
Holiday florals (wreaths, garland, poinsettias) will be for sale HERE. The last day to purchase these items will be November 10th and you can pick up your orders at the school on December 2nd (we will notify you as it gets closer).
Please take a moment to share with your neighbors, friends and families.
Nov. 1 and 2: Student Holidays (No School For Students)
Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos)
Nov. 4: Diwali
Nov. 11: Veteran's Day - 2 Hour Early Release (at 1:30PM)
Nov. 24 - 26: No School - Thanksgiving
Fostering Wellness at Home
How can families support student wellness at home? When we focus on the strengths of the family and child, we can find ways to navigate difficult times and challenging transitions.
Join Bethany Demers, FCPS Mental Wellness Specialist, for this important session.
Friday, November 5, 2021 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Fostering Wellness at Home
Tips to Improve Your Parenting Long Game: A Webinar for Families
Especially as the demands on parents are higher than ever during COVID, many of us can have become very reactive in our approach with our children -- addressing issues as they happen, wondering how to break out of negative cycles.
In this webinar, you'll learn proactive strategies that lead to more positive behavior outcomes AND will help you enjoy your children again.
Presented by Rachel Bailey, M.A., CPDPE., Parenting Specialist
Friday November 19, 2021 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for Tips to Improve Your Parenting Long Game: A Webinar for Families
