SEPTEMBER

 4     No school-Labor Day

 5    “Caring and Sharing Week” Helping Victims of Hurricane Harvey

 8     Mother-Son Kickball game 4:30pm - dusk Coyote Ridge Park

11    TTEA meeting at 9:00am in the library

19    TTEA evening meeting at 6:00pm in the library

21    Official October Count Day - PLEASE BE IN ATTENDANCE

21    Move-a-Thon

22    No school for students-Professional Development Day

OCTOBER

  2    TTEA meeting at 9:00am in the library

  9    Fall break starts

16    No school for students-Professional Development Day

17    School resumes for students

20    Picture retakes

Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!

CARING AND SHARING WEEK

Timber Trail will have a special "Caring and Sharing Week" beginning on Tuesday, September 5 to support the victims of Hurricane Harvey.  Each day will have a theme and students are encouraged to donate $1 daily to participate in the theme. Please know that donations are not required to participate.  All money collected will be donated to the Hurricane Harvey Relief fund through the American Red Cross.

Tuesday, Sept 5 - TTE Spirit Day

Wednesday, Sept. 6 - Hat Day

Thursday, Sept. 7 - Red Day (in honor of the Red Cross)

Friday, Sept. 8 - Sport Day

FRESH HARVEST FOOD BANK

Did you know?

-There are over 1,000 homeless high school students in Douglas County?

-Fresh Harvest gives out almost 10,000 items a month to families in need.

-95% of items donated to Fresh Harvest are given by the community.

-100% of monetary donations are given back 100%  to Fresh Harvest families.

September’s theme is “Breakfast of Champions”  Cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix and syrup items will be accepted.

Donations will be collected in classrooms.

SPANISH CLUB IS HERE!

Classes start Monday, September 11.  Please see attached flyer for more information and registration.

Spanish 

A TASTE OF DCSD

Wednesday, September 20

Come sample the many healthy foods that Nutritional Services has to offer!

Taste 

FOUNDATION FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS COMMUNITY EVENTS

Our Community Events offer discounted tickets AND raise money for Douglas County Schools!

Take advantage of these exciting opportunities to enjoy fun experiences with friends and family while supporting your local community.  A portion of each ticket sold will be donated back to Douglas County Schools.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SHOWDOWN

University of Colorado Boulder vs. CSU  

Friday, September 1 – 6:00 pm Sports Authority at Mile High  Tickets $30

Enter promo code: 2017FOUNDATION.

BACK TO SCHOOL WEEKEND WITH THE COLORADO ROCKIES

Colorado Rockies vs. Padres

Friday, September 15 - 6:40 pm

Saturday, September 16 - 6:10 pm

Sunday, September 17 - 1:10 pm

Coors Field  Discounted Tickets: $14 Upper Level    $22 Lower Level    $42 Club Level  

In appreciation of DCSD’s support this season and to kick off the new school year, the Colorado Rockies invite our community back out to Coors Field!  We look forward to seeing you at the ballpark!

COMMUNITY NIGHT WITH THE COLORADO RAPIDS

Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas

Saturday, October 7  - 7:00 pm

Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Tickets $24 (reg. $32 - $65)

Students 8th Grade and under who purchase tickets will be given the opportunity to participate in the Halftime High 5 Squad and receive a FREE Rapids T-Shirt!

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH THE DENVER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Enter promo code: DCSDFUND.  

The Snowy Day – September 21 – November 18 -  Tickets $15    From the joys of a first snowfall and learning how to whistle to thrilling encounters delivering a precious invitation, the delightful moments of childhood are perfectly captured in this medley of simple, sweet stories. The production kicks off the new Theatre for Young Audiences program, which focuses on performances especially tailored for youth audiences. Bring your little ones to their first theatre experience and relive the moments of your childhood through their eyes.   

A Christmas Carol – November 24 – December 10 –  Tickets $35   Essential to the holiday season in Denver, A Christmas Carol is a joyous and opulent musical adaptation that traces money-hoarding skinflint Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption.

Elf The Musical – December 14 & 16 only (Limited number of tickets available for these shows) –  Tickets $30/$45   The New York Times says ELF is “splashy, peppy, sugar-sprinkled holiday entertainment!” USA Today calls ELF, “endearingly goofy!” Variety proclaims, “ELF is happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!”

Visit The Foundation for Douglas County Schools website at www.foundationdcf.org for more information and links to purchase Community Event tickets as they become available.