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. Volunteering with the PTA is a great way to invest in your school community, develop deeper connections, and establish a trusted network of parent support.

Joining the PTA comes with absolutely no obligation to volunteer. It's truly an opportunity to connect with your school community in ways that work for you. Should you choose to get involved, your involvement can take many shapes; whether it’s supporting teachers in the classroom, helping fundraise, or sharing your time and expertise. Here's our ask of you as we begin the 2024-2025 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.

Consider signing up now, to donate your time toward a cause this year. You can find open volunteer opportunities here.

Become a 24-25 PTA Member

ANNOUNCEMENTS

November Family Restaurant Night at Chuck E. Cheese

Join us for a night of family fun at Chuck E. Cheese in Fairfax (located at 9404 Main Street, Fairfax VA) on Friday November 22nd from 3PM - 9PM! Families can enjoy pizza, games, and fun with friends.

Please ensure you mention Timber Lane at the register and 20% of all purchases (food, merch, games, and more) will be donated back to TLES. You’ll need to mention TLES every time you make a purchase at the registers or game kiosks. We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank You, Election Day Bake Sale Volunteers and Donors

With your support and the generosity of local businesses like Compass Coffee, Happy Tart, and Nothing Bundt Cakes the TLES PTA raised $2,336 at this year’s Election Day Bake Sale! Thanks to the many families who volunteered their time and donated baked goods.

Shop with Minted.com this Holiday Season

Now is a great time to order your holiday cards! Use the promo code: FUNDRAISETIMBER all year and you’ll receive 20% off your purchase at www.minted.com. Additionally, 20% of proceeds will be donated back to Timber Lane Elementary School. Share this code with your friends and family so they can take advantage of the savings as well!

Donate Shelf Stable Food Items

We're collecting shelf-stable food items! Items can be sent to school with your child or dropped off in the collection boxes located in the office. Food items will be distributed at the December 11th Capital Area Food Bank Distribution from 4:30 - 6pm.

Interested in volunteering your time instead? Sign up to help sort and distribute food.

Book Fair Support for Students

Thank you, to our friends at VA Express Lanes who provided the TLES PTA with a $2,000 grant for book fair vouchers through their Express Lanes Community Grant Program. This grant will help ensure every student at Timber Lane is able to select books for purchase regardless of the cost. This meaningful support makes all the difference

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.

We plan to use Kiss & Ride for pickup drop off, how does it work?

Kiss & Ride is a designated loop for parents to drop off or pick up children before and after school. The designated times are 8:30am - 8:50am and 3:35pm -3:50pm. You can sign up for Kiss & Ride by clicking here. Each child/family will be assigned a number. Parents will receive a decal that should be visible on the rearview mirror. Students will receive a number tag with the corresponding number to be worn on their backpack. Learn more about Kiss & Ride procedures by clicking here.
My student plans to ride the bus, what's the best way to know when the bus will arrive at my bus stop?

Download the HereComesTheBus mobile app by clicking here. You should expect bus delays and inconsistencies the first week or two as bus drivers, the school, and students adjust to new routines. This app is the best way to ensure you have the most up to date information. Remember, kindergarten-aged bus riders will not be released from the bus without an adult present at the bus stop!

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 attend SACC, where do they enter the school?

All students who attend morning SACC should enter the school through Door 5 (located on the blacktop across from the playground). You'll need to ring the bell so a SACC staff member can open the door. Please ensure all SACC students are dropped off before 8:30am when the kiss-and-ride procedures begin.
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.

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.

<<	November 2024					>>
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
27	28 3 Hour Early Release	29	30	31 2 Hour Early Release	1	2
3	4 No School	5 No School Election Day Bake Sale	6 Deadline for Reflections Art Contest Submissions	7	8	9
10	11 No School	12	13	14	15 Fall Picture Day	16 9:00a IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair
17	18 Food Drive Begins	19	20 6:00p PTA Reflections Celebration	21 Thanksgiving Luncheon	22 3:00p Family Restaurant Night: Chuck E. Cheese	23
24	25	26	27 No School	28 No School	29 No School	30

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