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Welcome to the Timber Lane Elementary PTA

The Timber Lane Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is an incredible group of volunteers dedicated to supporting the needs of Timber Lane teachers, staff, and students. Joining the PTA comes with absolutely no obligation to volunteer. Here's our ask of you as we begin the 2025-2026 school year: 

 

Please join the PTA. Memberships for families are only $15, and memberships for teachers are only $10. 

 

Consider making an additional one-time donation as a way to "pay forward" the per student costs mentioned above. This option is available as you complete your registration. 

Sign Up for the 25-26 School Year Now! 

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Timber Lane Elementary

We’re excited to kick off our Read-A-Thon — a fun and meaningful way to promote literacy while raising funds to support our school! Students will set reading goals, discover the joy of books, and build lifelong reading habits. 

 

As students log their reading minutes and raise funds, they’ll earn fun, camping-themed rewards that add to the adventure. Each milestone unlocks a new prize—like wearable gear, creative tools, and handy items perfect for young readers on the go.

 

On the final Friday, we’ll wrap up the Read-A-Thon with a special Flashlight Reading Day—so don’t forget to pack your flashlight!

 

Best of all, if we reach our school-wide goal of $5,000, our principal has promised to do something wild and unforgettable. Let’s read, raise, and reach for that goal!

 

There is no cost to participate. Register by CLICKING HERE, select "Register as a Parent" and enter the School ID: 68b892fd3b5a1

 

Early Release Dates for 25-26

It's time to update your calendar with the 25-26 early release dates. Don't forget to fill out this survey to indicate if your child will need after school care. You'll need to complete one form for EACH child in your family. 

 
- October 29
- November 12
- December 10
- February 18
- March 18
- April 22
- May 13

 

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES  

The planner in you will love this! Find important information about everything planned for this upcoming year. This calendar is continuously updated, so check back soon for more.

 

 

Comprehensive BoundarY Review Updates

FCPS will begin holding October community boundary review meetings on Monday, October 13. The new draft map, Scenario 4, will be shared with the community for feedback at those meetings. It will also be uploaded to the Boundary Explorer Tool shortly before October 13. Community members will then be able to provide feedback in the tool at their convenience. 

 

As a reminder, the community provided feedback on draft scenarios 1-3 in the spring. Scenario 4 continues to build upon the first three scenarios. It is informed by the Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee, which reviewed community feedback received in the spring to help develop priorities that the consultant used to create Scenario 4. 

 

Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.

 

Take the School Start Times Survey

FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the primary goal of beginning the middle school day at 8 a.m. or later. In order to minimize any costs associated with this change, elementary and high school start times would need to shift as well.

 

Providing feedback opportunities for the community is a critical part of this effort. Since 2024, FCPS’ consultant has hosted five community forums and administered two surveys. A new School Start Times Survey is open and includes two options that are designed to support student well-being, align with research, balance transportation logistics, and minimize costs. 

 

Staff, parents and caregivers, students, and community members may provide input on the two options by taking the survey. The survey deadline has been extended to Monday, October 6. Find more information on adjusting school start times on the FCPS website.

GENERAL SCHOOL FAQs

    • What time does school start?

       

      School doors open at 8:30am and the first bell rings at 8:40am. Classes officially begin at 8:50am. If you arrive to school after 8:50am you should plan to enter through Door 1 and sign in at the front desk. 

    • What door do students who walk to school use?

       

      All students who walk to school (grades Pre-K through 6th) should enter the school through Door 2. You can use this visual as a reference for both walkers and kiss-and-ride entry/exit points.  Remember, Pre-K students are required to be walked to Door 2 and handed off to a Pre-K staff member. 

    • My student plans to buy lunch, how do I manage meal payments?

       

      If your student needs to purchase lunch, you'll need a MySchoolBucks account. From your account you can add and manage funds for all your children, whether through a one-time payment or an auto-pay solution.

 

GENERAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

  • If I join the PTA, do I have to volunteer my time?

     

    Volunteering is not required! You can join and pay dues simply to support our activities. Volunteering isn't required to be a part of the PTA. And if you want to volunteer, but aren't a dues-paying PTA member, that's okay too! 

  • If I join the PTA, do I have to go to PTA meetings?

     

    Meetings are 100% optional! We love when parents join us at PTA meetings. It's a great way to learn about what's happening at school, hear from teachers and other guest speakers, learn about volunteer opportunities, and to ask any questions. However, you are not required to go to meetings, even if you join the PTA.    

 


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