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💜 TLES Earns Purple Star Designation!
We are proud to share that Timber Lane Elementary has earned the Purple Star Designation, recognizing our commitment to supporting military-connected students and families!
Our efforts include trained Student Ambassadors who welcome and support new students, classroom buddies, dedicated transition support, connections to military and community resources, and intentional support for students entering TLES with IEPs or 504 Plans. Our staff have also completed professional learning focused on understanding and supporting the unique experiences of military-connected students.
A special TLES shout-out to Mrs. Zaleski, a member of a current military family, who led the development of our Purple Star application. She put tremendous time, care, and thoughtfulness into highlighting our supports and identifying ways we can continue strengthening our commitment to military-connected families. Thank you, Mrs. Zaleski! 💜⭐
September 25 Spirit Day - Twin Day
Get ready to double the fun! On Friday, September 25, we are hosting Twin Day for our first Spirit Day.
Encourage your child to pair up with a friend, sibling, or classmate to dress alike for the day! Whether they choose matching shirts, identical outfits, or creative costumes, we can’t wait to see all of our dynamic duos around school. Students should still follow our standard school dress code guidelines.
Twice Exceptional Students
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage, which also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook.
New information, including printable flyers, has been added under the heading Supporting 2e Learners in FCPS.
For more information, please contact Katie Hardy.
Boundary Study Community Meeting on September 28
Fairfax County Public Schools is moving into the second phase of the boundary study for Greenway Downs, Jefferson Village, City Park Homes, Kingsley Commons, plus Glasgow Middle School. Families are invited to attend a community meeting to learn about the revised draft scenarios on Monday, September 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Falls Church High School. You may register to attend by clicking in person or virtual, based on your preference.
Visit the FCPS website for more information about the Greenway Downs, Jefferson Village, City Park Homes, and Kingsley Commons, Plus Glasgow Middle School Boundary Study.
Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division. You are invited to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted):
- Monday, September 28, at Riverside Elementary School
- Monday, October 19, at Spring Hill Elementary School
- Monday, October 26, at Beech Tree Elementary School
- Thursday, October 29, at North Springfield Elementary School
- Friday, November 13, at Colin Powell Elementary School
Registration links will be shared soon. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
 Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students
Register now for the annual Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students. The free conference will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School.
Hosted by FCPS in collaboration with community partners, the conference highlights the power of partnerships in supporting student success. Families, educators, and community members are invited to connect, learn, and explore available special education services, supports, and resources.
The conference will feature an inspiring opening session, engaging breakout sessions, an exhibitor hall with local resources, and lunch for all participants.
Register for the conference and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information. Email SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu with any questions.
🍦PTA ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Join the PTA for our annual back to school celebration on September 23 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the playground! Families, teachers, students and staff are all welcome to join us for free ice cream and an opportunity to connect with new and old friends. We can't wait to see you there!
OCTOBER RESTAURANT NIGHT @ LAZY MIKES
Join us for dinner at Lazy Mike's in Falls Church (7049 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22046) on Thursday, October 8th. 10% of all sales from 5-8pm will be donated back to TLES! Purchase a sundae and an extra $3 will be donated back to the school as well. You must request the special fundraiser sundae in order to qualify for this part of the deal :) Not applicable to orders placed through third party delivery apps like UberEats or DoorDash.
🔬Science Night — October 15
Help support Science Night, sponsored by the Children’s Science Center, from 5:15 to 7:45 p.m. Volunteers will help make this fun, hands-on evening a success for our students and families. The Children’s Science Center will send out information to volunteers as the event gets closer.
Sign up to volunteer: Science Night Volunteer Signup
Election Bake Sale — November 3
Our Election Bake Sale is a great PTA fundraiser, and there are two ways to pitch in:
OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT TLES TEACHERS
Looking for an easy way to show some love to our amazing TLES teachers and staff? The PTA has gathered teacher Amazon Wish Lists and DonorsChose projects in one convenient place. Pick a classroom - or a special - and help provide items our students and teachers need. Every contribution, big and small makes a difference. Click here to explore opportunities.
TURN YOUR GROCERY TRIPS INTO CASH FOR TLES
Did you know you can earn money for Timber Lane just by buying products you already use? By scanning your grocery receipts after you shop you can automatically contribute donations to TLES, and it costs you nothing but 30 seconds of your time. Download the Box Tops for Education app and use the referral code BEGU5P8I - TLES automatically earns $4 per person on your first scan!
CONNECT WITH THE PTA
Please consider renewing your PTA membership for the 26-27 school year (or joining for the first time!) by visiting our website: www.timberlanepta.com.
PTA Members now also have the option to subscribe to the PTA calendar and have calendar updates pushed automatically to their personal calendars!
You can now follow the PTA on Instagram and Facebook.
Upcoming Dates
2026-2027 Standard School Year Calendar
🏫September
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Sept 21: NO SCHOOL (Yom Kippur Holiday)
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Sept 23: PTA Ice Cream Social from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Sept 25: Spirit Day - Twin Day
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Sept 29: AAP Info Night from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Sept 30: 3-Hour Early Release at 12:35 p.m.
🎃October
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Oct 5 to 16: Fall Read-A-Thon
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Oct 7: Walk and Roll to School Day
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Oct 12: NO SCHOOL (School Planning Day)
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Oct 15: Science Night from 5:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
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Oct 21: Fall Picture Day (more info soon to come)
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Oct 29: AAP Info Night from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Oct 30: 2-Hour Early Release at 1:35 p.m. (End of Q1)
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