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Look at Mrs. Helfrich's class actively engaged in the exciting world of numbers! Students are using bundles and sticks to critically think and discover multiple ways to compose numbers, fostering a rich environment for sharing diverse mathematical thinking. |
Principal's Update
Dear TLES Families,
Here is a look at the schedule for our final week in October, which includes two distinct early release days. First, Wednesday, October 29th, will be our second 3-hour early release, with students dismissing at 12:35 PM. Second, Friday, October 31st, marks the end of the first quarter, which follows the standard FCPS 2-hour early release schedule, with students dismissing at 1:35 PM. Please remember that we strictly follow the dismissal communication plan you provided at the beginning of the year, so confirm any necessary changes to your child's dismissal with the front office prior to October 29th.
Important Dismissal & Supervision Details
Because the two early releases follow different schedules, please note the critical differences regarding after-school supervision:
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Date
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Reason
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Dismissal Time
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After-School Supervision Status
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Wednesday, Oct 29th
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3-Hour Early Release
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12:35 PM
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After-school supervision is available for students who are staying until the usual 3:35 PM dismissal time. All other students go home via their usual route (bus, car, or walker).
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Friday, Oct 31st
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End-of-Quarter (2-Hour Release)
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1:35 PM
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NO after-school supervision is available. All students must be dismissed home via their usual route (bus, car, or walker) at 1:35 PM.
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🐾 P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)
When you see a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family, please take a moment to fill out this PAWS form to show your appreciation! We will then hand deliver your anonymous message to the staff member so they know they are appreciated. 😊
FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards
Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a TLES Outstanding Employee, please complete the nomination form.
All that is required is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work. You may nominate up to one employee per category.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: Assistant Principal, Associate Principal, Director of Student Services (DSS), Director of Student Activities (DSA), Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employees (that are not the principal).
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: School Counselor, Resource Teacher, Instructional Coach, Special Education Department Chair, School-Based Technology Specialist (SBTS), Technology Support Specialist (TSSpec), Psychologist, Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist, School Nurse, Family Liaison.
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Student Information Assistant (SIA), Finance Technician, Registrar, Custodian, Building Supervisor, Food Services staff, Instructional Assistant, Family Liaison, Public Health Training Assistant, Bus Driver, and all other hourly employees.
Nominations must be submitted by Wednesday October 28, 2025
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Rieger at nwrieger@fcps.edu
October 31 Spirit Day
Friday, October 31 will be Dress as a Book Character Day. We encourage all students to dress as a Book Character or wear a costume of their choice.
 Students should not wear masks that cover their entire face or bring weapon-like accessories.
Kindergarten and first grade will have a morning parade around the school dressed as their favorite book character. Some ideas for making costumes with items found at home are below:
Spy: wear dark clothes and sunglasses.
Athlete- wear a jersey and bring a piece of sports equipment.
Pajamas- to be characters from the book Pajama Time, Fancy Nancy, Pirates in Pajamas, Llama Llama, The Problem with Pajamas, Vegetables in Pajamas
Cat- draw whiskers and a nose on your face using makeup.
Banana- wear all yellow.
Bush/tree- fill a trash bag with leaves and place it on or around you.
Parents' Night Out
The TLES PTA is proud to host Parents' Night Out: Timber Lane Goes Camping (Indoors!)
Friday, November 14th | 5:15–8:30 PM at KiPS Family Gymnastics
REGISTER: https://www.hisawyer.com/.../sche.../activity-set/1641402...
Need a night to get that holiday shopping done (or just catch your breath)? We've got you covered! Drop the kids off for a camping-themed evening of fun — all while supporting TLES!
Kids will enjoy:
- Gymnastics & free play
- Obstacle course adventures
- Camp games
- Pizza dinner
- A cozy movie under the "stars"
- $60 per child (ages 4+ and fully potty trained)
- $20 from each registration goes back to TLES!
Join the PTA
The TLES PTA is 126 members strong this year, so far! We hope you’ll consider renewing your annual membership, or joining for the first time. Joining the PTA comes with no obligation to volunteer or attend meetings. But annual dues help fund things like TLES field trips, family engagement events, and support our fantastic TLES teachers and staff. Registering is simple, visit www.timberlanepta.com and click JOIN.
Upcoming Boundary Meeting
Meeting details:
- Date/Time: Tuesday, October 29, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
- Location: McLean High School
- How to attend: In person or via Zoom
Here is the link to the webpage to register:
https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/maps/2024-2026-boundary-review/phase-2-part-2-community-meetings
Upcoming Events
SY2025-2026 Academic Calendar
October
Oct 29: 3-Hour Early Release @ 12:35pm
Oct 31: 2-Hour Early Release @ 1:35pm (End of Q1) / Dress as a Book Character Day
November
Nov 3: School Planning Day (Parent-Teacher Conferences) (No School)
Nov 4: Teacher Work Day (No School)
Nov 7: Kindergarten Community Celebrations @ 11am in classrooms
Nov 7: Chorus Concert at McLean HS @ 7pm
Nov 11: Veteran's Day (No School)
Nov 12: 3-Hour Early Release @ 12:35pm
Nov 13: AAP Parent Information Session @ 6-7pm (Door #3)
Nov 14: Fall Picture Day / PTA Parents Night Out @ 5:15-8:30pm
Nov 21: Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon - SAVE THE DATE!
Nov 25: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Huntley Meadows
Nov 26-28: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
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