DECEMBER 1-9 Trey McCleery Foundation Holiday Toy Drive 5-9 Spirit Week 5-13 “Sock it to ’em” Campaign 7 “Lean on Me” Bake Sale (during lunch time) 7-8 Vision and Hearing screening (Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5) 12 TTEA meeting 9:00 am - library 16 Winter breaks starts JANUARY 3 School resumes 4 Kindergarten registration for current TTE families (9:00 am-2:00 pm) 5 Kindergarten registration for new families (9:00 am-2:00 pm) 9 TTEA meeting 9:00 am - library 9 Timber Trail Showcase evening - 5:00 pm-7:00 pm 13 No school-Professional Development for staff 16 No school-MLK Dear TTE Families, I hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful Thanksgiving. The next two weeks are full of activities and celebrations. This is also the time of year when we are given the opportunity to share with others. Below you will see the charitable activities that our Timber Trail students and families can participate in this holiday season. Please know that all of these are optional. Families are welcome to participate (or not) in those activities that work best for them. We would also ask you to ‘Save the Date’ for our first ever TTE Showcase Evening on Monday, January 9 from 5:00-7:00 pm. This open house evening will be a time for students to share with their families what they have been learning and creating during the first half of the school year. There will be more information to come. Those of you who have students in 2nd-5th probably heard quite a bit from your child on Monday about the virtual field trips they took using Google Expeditions. Here is the link to the email I sent sharing information about the many virtual reality apps that are available. Some are free (Google Expeditions) and can be loaded on a phone or tablet. In addition, you are able to purchase the same View Master goggles that the students used Monday. You just use your own iOS or android phone and one of the apps. If you are looking for a unique stocking stuffer, here is a link to Amazon where the goggles can be purchased for less than $15. I want to thank you for taking the time to read this weekly email and those you receive from the teachers. I know these can be long, but they are filled with important information and dates. Thanks for helping make Timber Trail the school where ‘Hearts and Minds Connect’. Have a wonderful weekend. Michele Radke, Principal CHARITY/GIFT GIVING OPPORTUNITIES AT TIMBER TRAIL TIMBER TEAM HOSTING SPIRIT WEEK! SUPPORT FRESH HARVEST FOOD BANK! Timber Team is hosting our first Winter Spirit Week December 5-9! Join us as we partner with Douglas County’s Fresh Harvest Food Bank to support families in need this holiday season. To participate, please bring either $1 per day or donate one winter clothing item per day. The winter clothing can be gently used. Monday is Crazy Hair Day Tuesday is Ugly Sweater Day Wednesday is Class Theme Day Thursday is Mismatch Day Friday is Dress Like a Holiday Character Day Please let a Timber Team member know if you have questions. We can’t wait to see your Winter Spirit Week wear! "LEAN ON ME" BAKE SALE ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Our third graders have been hard at work trying to make the holidays a little brighter for local families within their current PBL unit, titled "Lean on Me." The third grade has "adopted" 7 families with a total of 21 people through the Crisis Center in Castle Rock. The students are participating in "Operation Elf" and will provide holiday presents to each family member. Students have been working hard to raise money at home and will be hosting a bake sale on Wednesday, December 7th during student lunch times. The bake sale will supplement the goal of raising $800-$1000 per classroom. Baked goods will be $1.00 cash and all proceeds will go directly into a pot that will be divided equally for each class to purchase the gifts. While we are asking our parents to provide "nut-free" items for the sale, please know that since the goods are coming from home we can't guarantee they are nut free. If you have a child who is allergic to nuts, please coach them on acceptable items to purchase at the sale. Thank you for helping us with this wonderful project. We appreciate your support!!
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE-TREY McCLEERY FOUNDATION TOY DRIVE Please join Kindergarten as we help support the 3rd Annual Trey McCleery Foundation Holiday Toy Drive We are beginning our needs and wants unit and what better way to support our community, than by giving back to a local charity. Toys will be donated to the Children’s Hospital of Colorado in remembrance of Trey McCleery, a former Timber Trail student. If you would like to participate, please bring in a new unwrapped holiday toy to school. Please drop off gifts by Friday, December 9th . SOCK IT TO ‘EM CAMPAIGN! TOAST THE TOES OF KIDS IN NEED! Fifth graders will be participating in the Sock it to ‘em Campaign which is a non-profit started by a Castle Pines resident and involves collecting socks for the homeless. The socks are distributed throughout the state to homeless in need. During the week of December 5-13, Timber Trail will be collecting NEW socks for children who need our help to have toasty toes this winter. Homeless families comprise roughly one-third of the total homeless population. Approximately 2.5 million children experience homelessness over a year. Socks are the #1 clothing need of those experiencing homelessness. ****************************************************************** TIMBER TRAIL LIMITED EDITION SPIRIT WEAR! THIS WEEK ONLY! Long sleeve gray t-shirts only $20.00. Great holiday gift. All orders due Monday, December 5th. Look for a bright orange order form in this week’s Thursday folder or download form here! KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2017 -2018 PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS!! January 4 - Current TTE families 9:00 am-2:00 pm January 5 - New families 9:00 am-2:00 pm Information and forms will be available soon on the TTE website. ***If you currently have children at TTE that are open enrolled and you do not live in the TTE area, you mustOpen Enroll your incoming kindergartener. Open Enrollment ends January 5, 2017. SAVE THE DATE: TTE SHOWCASE EVENING! Timber Trail will be hosting its first ever Showcase Evening on Monday, January 9, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 pm. This open house evening will be a time for students to share with their families what they have been learning and creating during the first half of the school year. More information to come. COMMUNITY SURVEY THE TIME IS NOW! SHARE YOUR VOICE! PARTICIPATE TODAY! DCSD has launched the Community Survey. You should have received an email from Corona Insights. Take the survey, it’s confidential and your feedback will help pave the way forward for our school district. Learn more at www.dcsdk12.org/community-survey 2017 ANNUAL APPLE AWARDS PRESENTED BY DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION The annual Apple Awards event honors excellence in education and celebrates the outstanding work and unwavering commitment of DCSD’s teachers, support staff and administrators. Click HERE to submit your nomination. Nominations window is open through January 13, 2017. LOST AND FOUND Jackets, sweaters, hats, water bottles are overtaking the cafeteria! Please stop by the cafeteria and check for lost items.ALL items will be donated to a local charity on Thursday, December 15.
ATTENDANCE-24 HR LINE 303.387.5702 Leaving to go out of town? Don't forget to call the 24 hour attendance line! Please call the attendance line by 8:30 am for any attendance issues. Please provide physician/dentist note when returning to school (if absence is due to an appointment).
KING SOOPERS SCRIP CARDS SUPPORT TIMBER TRAIL WITHOUT SPENDING EXTRA MONEY! Family get-togethers, Thanksgiving, holidays, means lots of extra grocery shopping! Support Timber Trail while shopping at King Soopers. Five percent of every dollar you spend using your King Soopers scrip card goes directly to Timber Trail. Reloadable cards are available for purchase at the front office. Using the card is an easy way for your family and friends to support TTE without spending an extra dime. Cards can be used to purchase groceries, gas and at the pharmacy. Scrip cards can be used at any Kroger store across the United States, including City Market, Dillon’s, Fry’s, Ralph’s and Smith’s. Questions? Feel free to email Jill Alexander at alexander.jill@gmail.com
WINTER IS HERE! It's that time of year...cold weather is upon us! We are sending out this email to ask for your support in helping your child make appropriate clothing choices during cold weather. This morning, numerous students were wearing shorts, shoes with no socks, and NO COAT! Please remind your child that they are not dressing for just "from the car door to the front door" but also for the possibility of an extended period outside. As a general rule of thumb, we go outside for recess if it is above 28 degrees (with wind-chill factor). The decision to go out or stay in is made during the day and will change as the weather changes throughout the day. Safety is always our first priority. This is a time where we need your help and support in making sure our students are prepared and ready for our ever changing weather. INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURE 303.387.SNOW (7669) Douglas County School District takes the safety of our students, staff, parents and community members extremely seriously. For the most accurate and up-to-date school closure or delayed schedule information, please call the Douglas County School District's Weather Hotline- 303-387-SNOW (7669) or check the district's school closure website. Information will also be available on your local television stations, as well as Twitter: Twitter.com/DCSDK12 Facebook: Facebook.com/DCSDK12 We ask that you do not call the school. IN THE EVENT OF A DELAYED START Timber Trail Elementary start time is 10:00 am with a drop off time starting at 9:50 am. Morning kindergarten is canceled. Bus routes are on a 90 minute delayed schedule. Morning enrichment classes are canceled. Child care (B.A.S.E.) is also on a 90 minute delayed start. Dismissal time does not change with a delayed start. All students will dismiss at 3:30 pm. As always, safety comes first. If parents choose to keep children home for safety concerns, we will respect that decision. Please call the Attendance Line at 303.387.5702 if your child will not be in class. GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY! Red, White & Blue Crew: Hold the American Flag on the court during the National Anthem High-Five Fan Tunnel: High-five players as they enter the court for warm-ups. To purchase tickets, click here. |
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