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 It was an amazing first week at TLES - PTA Ice Cream Social, teachers & students in their classrooms,
TLES Community,
We did it! The first week of school is in the books! We loved welcoming our students back this week to start what promises to be a joyful and successful school year. Staff and students wasted no time starting to build community in their classrooms; the single most important part of our work here at TLES.
This week started the work of children feeling safe, comfortable and eventually confident to try, fail, try again and succeed - as readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, musicians, artists, and friends. This couldn't happen without our staff facilitating ample practice and student ownership of our school-wide routines and expectations! A strong start will truly set us all up for safe and responsible habits!
We look forward to growing our partnership with you this year so that we can all be our best for your children. As part of that partnership, we ask for your grace and compassion and you can expect the same from us. As always, please reach out to your child’s teacher, counselor, or our administrative team with any questions, concerns or celebrations.
Thank you,
Ben Chiet, Shele Banford, Coretta Brown
- September 1 & 4: Labor Day Break - Student Holiday
- September 7: 5:00-5:30 PTA Meeting in the cafe - open to all
- September 7: Back to School Night - 5:30-6:00 (session #1) + 6:15-6:45 (session #2)
- September 15: Rosh Hashanah (Begins at sundown)
- September 25: Yom Kippur - Student Holiday
Sept. 1-4 Labor Day Holiday
Friday, September 1, and Monday, September 4, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.
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Join us for our 2nd Family School Partnership Gathering on Wednesday, Sept. 6th, from 8:40 -9:40AM in the STEAM Room or before & during Back to School Night in the cafeteria, Sept. 7. Our Family Liaison, Tech Specialist, AART, Math, members of our Mental Health Team, & other staff will be on hand to meet you & support you with any questions or needs you might have. |
THANK YOU, PARENTS, TEACHERS AND TLES STAFF!
Thanks to all the families, teachers, and staff who came out to celebrate the new school year with us at the 2nd Annual PTA-hosted Community Ice Cream Social. It was a great way to start the year and we appreciated all of the teachers, staff, and families that came out to celebrate with us.
UPCOMING EVENTS HOSTED BY THE PTA BOARD
September 7th: Meet the PTA Board!
5:00pm - 5:30pm in the TLES Cafeteria
Join us for our first official PTA meeting of the year to learn more about who we are, how the PTA can support you and your child, and how you can get more involved in making a difference in your school.
October 4th: PTA Meeting (in person)
All families are welcome to attend this meeting and childcare will be provided for parents who attend. You do not need to be a PTA member to attend. The first 30 minutes of this meeting will be the formal PTA agenda, including voting on the 2023-2024 budget, and will be followed by a PTA social! More information is coming soon. Follow us on Facebook and visit our website for the latest updates.
For questions about upcoming meetings and events please reach out to: events@timberlanepta.com. Visit our website for a full calendar of upcoming events.
OPEN CALL FOR ROOM PARENTS
Teachers really are superheroes. But even superheroes need a sidekick. Room parents can make a big difference in helping teachers find a bit of breathing room, and ensure the parent-classroom relationship is a strong one. Sign up today.
Interested in simply learning more about what it means to be a room parent? Join us for a virtual information session on Wednesday September, 20 from 7:00pm - 7:45pm. Please use this Google Meet Information to join: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rcu-tzne-qxw Or dial: (US) +1 530-738-1525 PIN: 603 086 097#
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS AND SIGN UPS
Remember: joining the PTA as a PTA member does not obligate you to spend ANY time volunteering, it's simply a way for you to join a community of parents and families that are invested in supporting their child's learning. You'll be added to our email list, get access to PTA supports, and also have the opportunity to volunteer - only if you're interested. You can attend meetings, if you'd like, it's all optional. PTA membership requires a yearly renewal, so if you've been thinking about it, but haven't joined yet... today should be the day! You can become a member by visiting our website: https://www.timberlanepta.com/home
Or connect with us on Facebook:
https://m.facebook.com/TimberLanePTA
Support Your Child’s Success
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE by using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Reach out to Jenny Collins, SBTS, or Margarita Baptiste, Family Liaison, should you need any support with this.
2023 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.
Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources
Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Parent Consent webpage. This page also includes directions for providing permission.
Each digital resource used in FCPS has had an instructional and technical review. Information about the educational technology tools approved for use within FCPS can be found in the online Digital Ecosystem Library.
Parents can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following kiss and ride procedures and being patient as they wait for their children’s buses.
If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2050 with any additional questions. For any concerns after hours (after 5:30 p.m.), contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
Preparing for and Paying for Meals at School
Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meals benefits. School breakfast for students costs $1.75. Lunch is $3.25 for elementary students and $3.50 for middle, secondary, and high school students.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
The application for free and reduced-priced meals is now available for the 2023-24 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price lunch last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible for the 2023-24 school year, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
Paying With MySchoolBucks
The best way to purchase meals (and keep food lines moving!) is to use MySchoolBucks. Set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today. Our front office staff can help with any questions.
MySchoolBucks accounts can be set up to add money to the account automatically, as needed. Families with multiple children can use the same MySchoolBucks account. Visit FCPS’ Food and Nutrition webpage for more information.
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2023-30 Strategic Plan News This is an exciting time for FCPS! We are continuing the work of implementing our new strategic plan. Next week, teachers will learn how their work is critical to achieving excellent student outcomes. Families may learn more about the strategic plan at our upcoming Back to School Night.
Stay tuned for additional information on how FCPS’ new strategic plan is coming to life. In the meantime, please visit the Strategic Plan webpage.
Free Resources for Families
Did you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities?
Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).
Workshops for Families
The Family Resource Center is already scheduling a helpful series of webinars for the 2023-24 school year. Save the date for the following discussions in September. See the full list of workshops. Click on the title to register for each event:
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New School Year, New Strategies: How to Plan, Persist, and Achieve Academic Success This Year, on Friday, September 8, 10-11:30 a.m.
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Meet the Author Series: The Self-Driven Child by Dr. William Stixrud, Friday, September 15, 10-11:15 a.m.
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Characteristics and Needs of Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners, on Tuesday, September 19, 10-11:30 a.m.
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Who's the Boss? 5 Ways for Families to Help Kids with Big Emotions, Friday September 29, 10-11:30 a.m.
Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.
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Celebrate McLean - McLean HS
Friday Sept. 8th 4:00 - 6:30PM
Live DJ, Games, & Food Trucks
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