On National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan Fellows
Timber Creek Elementary November 2013 Tiger Tails
1. Tiger Tails—Volume 1, Issue 1
2013-2014 School Year
Dates to Remember
in November
Stuff the Pantry Food 1
Drive
Picture Re-Takes
4
Tiger Shop
6
Veteran’s Day
11
September 2012
Can you believe that November is already here? I hope you all had a fantastic time at the Fall Festival and enjoyed all the wonderful activities and food. Thank you to all the teachers, students, and parents that donated items
and volunteered their time to make this event a huge success!! Without your support, we would not be able to put on
such an exciting, fun-filled evening!! I also want to send out a big THANK YOU to Lyndsay Roome and Ashleigh Handley
(our fantastic Fall Fest Chairs) for all the hard work that they did planning Fall Fest! If you are interested on being on
the committee for next year please contact us at tigerhelpers@verizon.net.
In addition to the Fall Festival I special shout out needs to go to all the parent volunteers who helped with Tiger Shop.
We cannot do it without you, so THANK YOU.
Who had fun during Red Ribbon Week? The fantastic assembly by Generous George, the visit to the older grades by
the Fire Department and let’s not forget being able to wear sunglasses to school!
Book Fair is right around the corner! Starting Monday November 11 th students will be visiting the book fair to write up
their wish lists. You are more than welcome to help with this event or simply visit the fair with your child. The schedule is inside this issue of Tiger Tails. We will also be open early for “Breakfast and Books” on Wednesday the 13 th and
open the evening of the 3rd Grade performance on Thursday the 14th. We hope to see everyone at these events.
Did you sign up for WATCH D.O.G.S? This exciting new program is launching at Timber Creek and is all about having
positive male role models volunteer at Timber Creek. Email Mrs Fields at fieldsd@lisd.net for more information.
Fall Book Fair
1115
Now for some exciting news….
The teacher of every class with 100% PTA membership by Friday No-
vember 22nd, 2013 will get to throw a pie in the face of Dr. Heier!
So send in your membership form today! Remem-
3rd Grade Program
14
BMX Demonstration
19
ber membership isn’t a commitment to work; it’s a commitment to support your child’s school. Your money helps pay
for PTA to bring educational and fun assemblies to Timber Creek, to help provide resources for your child’s classroom
and to bring you wonderful reading resources such as BOOK FLIX.
Student Holiday
2529
Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook. It is full of important information about Timber Creek.
https://www.facebook.com/TimberCreekTigers
We hope to see you at one or more of the fantastic events we will be hosting this month and don’t forget to contact us
if you have questions. Have a safe Thanksgiving Break
Michelle Hernandez
PTA President
kangaroojonesy@yahoo.com
The mission of the Timber Creek Elementary PTA is to positively impact the lives of all children. We are dedicated to enriching the educational, social
and individual experiences of our children by providing programs, activities and family events, to encourage parental involvement through volunteerism in our school. To seek out community partners to allow us to make every child's potential a reality.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE, GET INVOLVED IN PTA!
2. Page 2
Tiger Tails—Volume 1, Issue 1
Timber Creek
Elementary
Principal’s Corner
Dr. Sharon Heier
Principal
Amy Acosta
Assistant Principal
PTA Executive Board
2013-2014
Michelle Hernandez
President
Jessica Jordan
VP 1 – Education/Reflections
Kyle Embry
Have you noticed that the weather is extremely unpredictable lately? The fall
season in Texas brings with it some chilly mornings, some rainy mornings, and
even some warm mornings and by dismissal time the temperature has often
changed drastically. We already have many sweaters, jackets, and hoodies
collecting in our Lost and Found bin by the cafeteria. It would be very helpful
if you would write your child’s name on these items so we can ensure they
get returned. If your child is missing any clothing items, you are welcome to
come up to school and check the bin, and while you are here, why don’t you
join your child for lunch? We would love to have you!
VP 2 - Programs
Melanie Leaumont
VP 3 – Budget/Fundraising
Chad Handley
VP 4 - Publicity
Vacant
VP 5 – Council Delegate
Lauren Warden
VP 6 - Membership
Ashleigh Handley
Secretary
Janelle Embry
Treasurer
Lyndsay Roome
Parliamentarian
Tiger Tales Publication
chadhandley@verizon.net
On Oct. 24, we had our very first grade level program of the school year. 4th
grade students were really impressive as they took the audience on a “travel
across Texas”. The students and teachers were beaming with pride as they
showed off their knowledge and talents! Thank you, parents and PTA for assisting in the preparation. Mrs. Acosta and I are still receiving positive comments about the presentation and we look forward to the 3rd grade performance on November 14 at 6:30. We hope you find time to come to the performance and then end you evening with some shopping at our Book Fair!
What a great way to plan ahead for holiday gift giving and support Timber
Creek at the same time.
Lastly, I would like to thank all of the fathers and father figures that came to
the Watch D.O.G.S. meeting on the evening of Oct. 22. We had over 200 participants that came to enjoy an evening of Watch D.O.G.S. information and
pizza! Special thanks to PTA for providing the pizza and drinks, and to our
counselor, Ms. Fields, for organizing the event. Watch D.O.G.S. is a program
that is new to our campus this year that provides our fathers, or father figures
with a variety of opportunities to spend time on campus interacting with our
students. Please contact Ms. Fields if you would like more information.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sharon Heier
Proud Principal of Timber Creek Elementary
3. Timber Creek Families,
Many thanks to you for helping in some way with
this year’s Fall Festival. Whether you donated
needed items, volunteered your time, or supported
the event with your attendance, each of you played an important role in the evening’s success. We love seeing all the families come out and all of our kids having great fun together! It is such a joy to be a part of a wonderful school.
With all your efforts, our children were able to enjoy an amazing, fun-filled evening.
Again, we thank you for your support and help with another successful Fall Festival for
Timber Creek Elementary!
Blessings,
Ashleigh Handley & Lyndsay Roome
2013 Fall Fest Co-Chairs
2014 Fall Festival Survey—https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TCE_FallFest2014
4. Reminders &
New Info!
Arrival Process Change
Effective Monday, Oct 28, there will be a slight change in our arrival procedures. The
back drop-off area, or blacktop area, will remain staffed to receive students at 7:15
AM; however the front drop off area will not be staffed to receive students until
7:30. Students continue to be welcomed at school as early
as 7:15, but if you are arriving prior to 7:30, please drop off
at the back drop off area. Thank you for your flexibility as
we transition to the new plan.
Reporting Absences
Reminder about Reporting absences: Please be sure to report your student's absence within 3 days by (1) sending in a note with the date, child's first & last name,
teacher's name, and reason for the absence, (2) email this information to Mrs. Tarver
at tarverp@lisd.net, or (3) call the school attendance line and leave a detailed
message with the absence information (469) 713-5961, EXT 2. Please note
that you only need to follow through with ONE of these methods of reporting
the absence, not all three.
Thank you, and have a great day!
Dr. Heier and Mrs. Acosta
5. Timber Creek Elementary
Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ City: _______________________________
Zip: ___________________ Home Phone: _____________________________________
Cell Phone: ______________________
Work Phone: __________________________
Place of Employment: ___________________________
Do they offer paid Community Service hours?
Yes
or
No
Would your employer consider being a funding partner for the school or the WATCH D.O.G.S. ® Program?
If yes, whom should the coordinator contact? __________________________________
Student’s Name(s):
_____________________________________
___________________________________
Homeroom Teacher(s):
_________________________________
________________________________
_____________________________________________ ____________________
(Signature)
(Date)
Please return this form to one of the following locations:
Scan and email to (Darlene Fields - fieldsJ@lisd.net )
Drop the form off at the office or with your student’s teacher.
If you have questions, please contact (Darlene Fields 972-350-1306 fieldsJ@lisd.net)
Yes or
No
6. Lewisville ISD’s (LISD) will hold its 15th annual Veterans Day celebration Monday, Nov. 11.
9:30 a.m. - Veterans and their families are invited to attend a special recognition
breakfast at Timber Creek Elementary (1900 Timber Creek Road, Flower
Mound).
10:30 a.m. - The public is invited join LISD in a “Salute to American Veterans” at
the Timber Creek Administration Building (1800 Timber Creek Road, Flower
Mound)
Reserved seating is available for veterans and their guests. Public may bring
lawn chairs.
For more information, contact LISD Communications at 469.948.8152 or
thomass@lisd.net
7.
8. Seeking Volunteers
for our Book Fair!
Dear Timber Creek Parents and Families,
The Scholastic Book Fair® will be at our school November 11-15 and special Family Events are
scheduled for November 13 and November 14.
The exciting theme for our fall 2013 Book Fair is Reading Oasis: A Cool Place to Discover Hot Books!
Our Book Fair will be a journey back to Ancient Egypt overflowing with hundreds of book treasures
just waiting to be discovered. We hope you will share your talents and join us as we help students
discover the power of reading.
If you have some time to help us plan or conduct our next Book Fair, please complete the form below,
circle the areas where you would like to help out, and return it to school with your child. Or, if you
would prefer, you may contact me directly at mom2katie820@verizon.net with Book Fair as the sub
ject line and let me know how you’d like to help! With your assistance, we can help foster a love of
reading in our kids that will last a lifetime!
Sincerely,
Angela Holcomb
Book Fair Chairperson
#
Sign me up to help at the Book Fair!
Name
Telephone
E-mail
I have circled areas where I’d like to help out:
• Setting up the Fair/Decorating
• Securing community sponsors
• Assisting students during their Preview/Purchase times
• Donating items for Wednesday Breakfast with Books
• Packing up the Fair
9.
10.
11. Be Your Kid’s Biggest Fan!!! Join PTA!!!
2013-2014
Free Student Directory * Monthly Newsletter
PTA Member Name:
2nd Member:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Email Address*
@
*This is the best way to find out about PTA sponsored events and activities. Your email address will not be shared with any
outside parties.
Student #1 Name: _________________________________________ Teacher/Grade: ____________________________
Student #2 Name: _________________________________________ Teacher/Grade: ____________________________
Student #3 Name: _________________________________________ Teacher/Grade: ____________________________
Student #4 Name: _________________________________________ Teacher/Grade: ____________________________
Please put the student’s full name if last name is different than the PTA Member.
Membership Dues are $10.50. Please make checks payable to Timber Creek PTA
Number of memberships purchased:_______ x $10.50 dues:________________
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
**Only PTA members and their children listed above will be included in the Student Directory and receive a copy.
____ Yes, include my child (ren) in the TCE Directory but exclude the following information :
Address
Phone
e-mail
____ DO NOT USE any of my contact information in the TCE Directory
__________________________________________________________________________________
YOUR MEMBERSHIP and PARTICIPATION GO A LONG WAY!!
13. Page 13
Tiger Tails—Volume 1, Issue 1
Being a member will give you access to special
PTA perks!
Like a drink coupon for the Fall Festival with
wrist band pre-orders!
Exclusive PTA School Directory!
Special Discounts from these great sponsors!
15. Page 15
Tiger Tails—Volume 1, Issue 1
Get involved with TCE PTA and
Volunteer!!!
Whether your child is 5 or 18, it is never too late to get involved!
Volunteering at school is a great way to show your kids that their school and their education is important!
Volunteering teaches by example that it is important to give back to the community.
Not only will Timber Creek reap the benefits of your involvement — you will, too! By interacting with teachers and other parents, you'll gain a firsthand understanding of your
child's daily life. You will get to know the other children that surround your child every
day. You'll also tap into trends of school life that can help you communicate with your
kids as they grow.
And did you know volunteering with the PTA is FUN!?!! We help with exciting things like
the BOOK FAIR, FALL Festival, PARTIES, and Teacher treat days! We get into school areas
most parents don't get to see.
There are many ways YOU can volunteer! Various committees, Fall Fest, Tiger Shop, Library assistance, Book Fair, and our PTA bulletin board, just to name a few!
To sign up for our General Volunteer list, please go to our VolunteerSpot located online
at http://vols.pt/n9vzZ6 . Or use your phone and scan the code to sign up.
Thank you in advance for helping Timber Creek, our amazing teachers, and our wonderful children out this 2013-14 school year!
~TCE PTA
16.
17.
18. Page 18
Tiger Tails—Volume 1, Issue 1
Ways PTA raises money for your children
Visit the Chick-fil-A on FM
407
Join us at Rosa’s Café on FM
407
Friday November 21 !
Stay Tuned
Box Tops are coupons found on hundreds of products. Each coupon is worth $0.10 - this is an easy way to earn money for TCE!!
Visit www.boxtops4education.com to view the entire list of
participating products in addition to coupons, recipes, etc. Each
month, the class who brings in the most Box Tops will receive
something special!
Grab some Pizza at Pazzo
on Long Prairie
Stay Tuned!
Use your Kroger card or Tom Thumb Reward to help support TCE! Sign up your
Kroger Plus card and a % of the proceeds
will be donated to TCE. You must enroll
each year for this to count!
Click the QR Code or URL
http://goo.gl/Iq0njr
Use your Tom Thumb Reward to
help support TCE!
Sign up your Tom Thumb card and
use it when you shop. To earn more
labels for education!!
http://go.gl/3hijou
Tiger Shop
Eat Campbell’s, Spaghettios or Pop Secret? Then make sure you save your
labels to earn money for TCE!
Love Coke products? Then go to
www.mycokerewards.com and enter the
code to earn TCE points!
Visit www.labelsforeducation.com for
more details, enter contests and win
more points!
Contact PTA with any questions:
points4tigers@verizon.net
Wednesday 11/6 during
lunches
19. Page 19
Tiger Tails—Volume 1, Issue 1
November 2013
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
1
Stuff the Pantry
School Spirit Day Wear
a TCE Tiger Shirt
4
5
6
Picture
Retakes
7
8
Tiger Shop
School Spirit Day
Wear a TCE Tiger
Shirt
11
12
13
14
Veteran's Day
Book Fair
Book Fair
3rd Grade Performance @ 6:30pm
School Spirit Day
21
22
Chick fil A
Night
School Spirit Day
28
29
Book Fair
18
19
BMX
20
Demonstration
1:30—2:30
25
26
27
Student Holiday
Student Holiday
Student Holiday
Book Fair
Happy
Thanksgiving!!
Student Holiday
15
Book Fair
Wear a TCE Tiger
Shirt
Wear a TCE Tiger
Shirt
Student Holiday
