8-11-2016 Email Blast

AUGUST

     15        TTEA meeting - library 9:00 am

                 Move-a-Thon meeting - 10:00 am

     16        Curriculum Night (Gr 1, 2) - 6:00 pm

     17        Curriculum Night (Gr 3, 4, 5) - 6:00 pm

     17        Picture Day (Gr K, 1, 2)

     18        Picture Day (Gr 3, 4, 5)

SEPTEMBER

      5        Labor Day - No school

      9        Mother and Son Kickball Tournament

                Coyote Ridge Park - 4:30 pm

    12        TTEA meeting - library 9:00 am     

    22        Move-a-Thon

    23        No school for students - Professional Development Day

 

Dear TTE Families,
 
Welcome to the 2016-17 school year!  This has been a busy week with beginning of school, the Olympics and the Bronco game tonight.  Yesterday we say a lot of yawns throughout the building from both students and adults.  
 
It was nice to see so many of you at “Meet & Greet” last Friday.  We have had a great start to the year.  Last week teachers returned on Monday, August 1st for a week of professional development and time to get ready for the year.  Thanks to TTEA for providing lunch for the staff on Tuesday and Friday last week.  
 
Please take time to read our weekly email blast.  It will contain important dates and information. We will also archive these emails on our TTE Website under the “Email Blast” tab. I will be including personal notes and updates throughout the year.  You can also expect weekly communication from your classroom teacher, along with their home page.  The other place to find information is on the Timber Trail Education Alliance (TTEA) website.
 
We look forward to seeing you next week for Curriculum Night(s).  Each evening will begin in the gym at 6:00 pm.  Teachers will meet with parents in their classrooms following our time in the gym.  These nights are for parents only.
 
We are looking forward to a new year.  Thanks again for your continued support.
 
Michele Radke, Principal

 
TTE NEW BUILDING ENGINEER
Dan Golden is TTE’s new building engineer.  Dan has five years of DCSD building engineer experience.  He has been working hard the last few weeks helping us get the building ready for the beginning of the year.  Welcome to Dan!
 
TTEA MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 15 - ALL ARE WELCOME!
Timber Trail Educational Alliance (TTEA) is our school’s version of a PTO. It is a volunteer parent organization that raises money to support educational and enrichment programs at Timber Trail, as well as provide a sense of community through fun, family-oriented events. Please join us and get involved!
 
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE TTEA MEETING
Join our 2016 Move-a-Thon Coordinators Kimberly McCarthy and Jen Kliewer at 10:00 am. This is an opportunity to GET INVOLVED and VOLUNTEER in the school IMMEDIATELY! We hope to see you there! If you can not make it, NO PROBLEM!
Email tteamoveathon@gmail.com to find out more.
 
CURRICULUM NIGHT FOR PARENTS
-Tuesday, August 16th, 6:00-7:15 pm for parents of first and second graders.
-Wednesday, August 17th, 6:00 - 7:15 pm for parents of third, fourth, and fifth graders.
The evening will begin in the gym.
Please note that Kindergarten will not have a curriculum night as this information was shared in May at Kindergarten Orientation.
 
PICTURE DAY
August 17 for grades kindies, 1, 2
August 18 for grades 3, 4, 5
Don’t forget to bring a smile!   
Please see flyer in Thursday folder
 
MOTHER & SON KICKBALL REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Mother & Son Kickball registration is full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist please email Erika Greene at Rnerika@hotmail.com or Jill Cook at jillian.cook.ttea@gmail.com
 
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Please label your child’s lunch box, water bottles, jackets, etc.  We have lots of items that are similar (Star Wars and  Princesses)!
 
ART CLUB-FALL SESSION
Mid August-November
Tuesdays for Grade 4
Thursday for Grade 5
Time:  3:40 pm-4:40 pm    Fee:  $100.00 for fall session
Art Club is an after school enrichment program available to fourth and fifth grade students. Fourth Grade Art Club will be on Tuesday this fall, fifth grade enrichment will be held on Thursday.  The enrollment form will go live and become active at 8:00 am on Monday, Aug. 15th. The class is "first come, first served" and fills up fast, so if you are interested, don't put off enrolling.
Questions?  Email wendy.wilson@dcsdk12.org

 
CHOIR ENRICHMENT FOR GRADES 4/5
Mondays and Fridays 7:35 am-8:20 am
September 9th - December 9th. (Exception: 3 choirs will be held on Thursdays instead of Fridays due to school closures/final concert)
Final concert for family and friends will be performed: Thursday, December 8th at 6:30 in the gym.
Fee:  $50 (cash or check payable to TTE), due Friday, September 2.
The choir program has always been a huge success with record breaking ​participation​​! However, please note that 4th and 5th grade students have many opportunities to participate in a variety of enrichment programs before and after school. In order to run a successful program for our singers, Mrs. Berndt is requiring a minimum of 35 FULL TIME singers. If we cannot meet the minimum requirement by September 2nd, the program may be cancelled.
Click HERE for more information, schedule and to register.
 
GIRLS ON THE RUN (GOTR)
Registration starts Monday, August 15 for girls in grades 3-5.  
Monday and Thursdays 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Program starts September 12.
Look for a flyer in this week’s Thursday folder.  
 
SPANISH CLUB IS HERE!
Mondays 3:30 pm- 4:25 pm
New session begins September 12
Click HERE  for more information or register online at www.spanishenrichment.com
 
2016 FALL AND WINTER COMMUNITY EVENTS FROM DCEF
September 2, 6:00 pm - CU Buffs vs Colorado State Rams Community Night at Mile High
September 17, 7:00pm - Colorado Rapids Community Night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
October 12-13, 10:00 am-7:00 pm - Denver Botanic Gardens (Chatfield) Corn Maze and Hay Rides
November 11, 7:00 pm; Colorado Avalanche Community Night at Pepsi Center
Denver Center for Performing Arts Community Events
December 4, 1:30 pm or December 8, 6:30 pm
“A Christmas Carol”
December 17, 11:00 am (ticket availability limited)
“Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer:  Musical”
December 30, 2:00 pm (ticket availability limited)
“Finding Neverland”
For more information or to order tickets, visit www.dcefcolo.org
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