Timber Lane Times 1/10/25

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Welcome back students and the TLES Community after a longgggg winter break. We are glad to see all the smiling faces today around school reuniting with friends and taking in the educational learning experience.


❄️January/February Important Dates: 

January 13 - Cocoa and Reading - Cancelled - TBD
Join us in the library for a read aloud and cozy up with a beanbag, book, and cup of cocoa!

January 15: Family Market 

January 17: Winter Chorus Concert 7:00pm (Enter through Door 2)

January 20: MLK Jr., Day & Inauguration Day (No School/Holiday)

January 23: Mclean Pyramid Chorus Concert (Time: TBD)

January 28 - TBD - Family Information Session: Social Emotional Supports at Home.  Presented by our school counselors, Jordan Albrite and Emily Dorsey

January 28: End of Quarter 2 Grading Period

January 29: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday/No School)

February 20 - TBD - Curriculum Night-Sarah Hamilton, Haley Kirk, Caroline Sauer, Kristin Norman, Kath Fay, Mollie Morneau 

March 20 - Family Information Session (in person-morning-topic to be determined)

April 8 - Game Night, 4:00-6:00pm
Join us in the cafeteria to play some card and board games with your child!

April 23 - Family Information Session: ESOL Team ( in person meeting to discuss ESOL services, WIDA and SOLs)

May 16 - Popsicles and Play, 4:00-6:00pm.  Join us on the blacktop to run around, play, and enjoy a popsicle with your family!

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar


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Mind in the Making:

The Science of Early Learning Skills

January - May 2025

Mind in the Making Series: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

 At this series of workshops, you will learn the research behind the Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. 

Learn strategies for improving these skills, the importance of them in children’s lives, and activities to promote these evidence-based executive functioning skills.

*Registration includes attendance at all sessions. *Space is limited

Thursdays 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • January   30:      Introduction
  • February 20:      Focus and Self Control
  • March      06:      Perspective Taking
  • March      20:      Communicating
  • April        10:      Making Connections
  • April        24:      Critical thinking
  • May         08:      Taking on Challenges
  • May         22:      Self-Directed, Engaged Learning
  • May         29:      Snow Make-up Day

Location: Dunn Loring Center - 2334 Gallows Road - Dunn Loring, VA 22027

 Entrance 1 – Room 100

Register Here


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January Family Restaurant Night: Chipotle Falls Church

Join us for another fun Family Restaurant Night at Chipotle in Falls Church (358 West Broad Street).

25% of sales will be donated back to TLES! You must show the flyer if ordering in person or use the code NZKWGDZ if placing an order online. Not valid for third party food delivery services like UberEats or DoorDash.


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Parents Night out with KiPS Family Gymnastics 

We are excited to invite you to our next fundraising event: Timber Lane Parents' Night Out at KiPS Family Gymnastics! This is a fantastic opportunity for parents to enjoy a night off while your kids have a blast with gymnastics, games, a moon bounce, and more!

  • Date: Friday, January 24
  • Time: 5:15 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Location: KiPS Family Gymnastics, 7395 Lee Hwy, Falls Church
  • Cost: $60 includes a $20 donation to Timber Lane Elementary School!
  • Eligible Children: Ages 3 and above (must be toilet independent)
  • Activities Include: Moon bounce, games, gymnastics, movie, and free play!
  • It’s a win-win: your kids will have a fun-filled evening at Kips Gymnastics, and every registered child will help support Timber Lane Elementary PTA with a $20 donation.

    This is a great way to enjoy some downtime while knowing your kids are in a safe, active, and fun environment. Plus, with the sibling discount, it’s a fantastic deal for families with multiple children!

    Register to attend by clicking here.