The Howl at Timbers Elementary
Building the Future through Inspiration and Innovation
January 13, 2019
What is Happening at Timbers Elementary?
Students and staff spent last week reflecting on past practices, habits, challenges and made plans for a better 2019. Being self-reflective is an important life skill which kids need to practice and develop to become successful adults. By practicing "reflection", kids are learning about personal responsibility. What role do I have in my own learning? What could I do or do differently to improve school/home/life? How can I make relationships with my friends better?
We want each of our kids to be empowered to make positive changes in their life, school, our community, and the nation! I know our Timbers' children are going to change the world for the better- it starts by making small changes within themselves. Nobody is perfect and we all have room to grow!
Happy New Year!
Thank you!
Important Dates
- January 14-18, Be the Change Week (See info below.)
- January 15, PTO Board Meeting @ 9:00
- January 16, 5th Grade Manner's Banquet
- January 17, Timbers U
- January 18, PTO Color Run Fundraiser Kick-off
- January 21, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday-No School
- January 31, Dress in the 70's
- February 5, PTO Meeting, 9 am
- February 7, 5th Grade Mock Math testing. No campus visitors.
Be the Change Week-January 14th-18th
Ms. Collins, Mrs. Wilson, and the No Place for Hate club created a fun and an informative week to raise bullying awareness. Please give a high-five to the following students for being student leaders at Timbers: Michelle Guillan, Abigail Smith, Addai Jones, Evelyn Setliff, Nicholas Palacious, Ashly Valdez, Anna-Gail Smith, Adriana Perez, Sebastian Ortiz, Klair Holt, Charlie Lefler, Emery Peak, Santiago Zamora, Bella Stanton, Cristian Acosta, Andrew Wagner, Bethany Deleon, Jonas Espinoza, Moses Peak, Jayden Nunez, Kaylee Cunningham, Mark Brown, Ariel Armenta, Timothy Pham, Olivia Anderson, Guneet Sidhu, and Channing Ochs.
Tuesday-Tame Bullies! Wear animal print and write a nice note to someone you never speak to.
Wednesday-Timbers Howl Day! Dress fancy and give someone a compliment.
Thursday-Team Up Against Bullies! Stick together and wear your Timbers or college shirt. Create a class anti-bullying contract.
Friday-Friendly Friday! Mix it up! Wear mixed up socks or a mixed matched outfit. Find a new friend at lunch or recess.
Attention All Volunteers
Upon submission of your volunteer application, a criminal background check will be completed and you will receive an email within 72 hours regarding the status of your application.
If you have not received an email within 72 hours, you may contact Marilyn Mann in Humble ISD Community Development Department at (281) 641-8142 or Marilyn.Mann@humbleisd.net.
****Important****If your driver's license has already been scanned in Humble ISD's Raptor system, be sure to use the same name (first,middle, and last) on your driver's license when you complete the volunteer application. This will ensure the system can find your current account.
In order to maintain your volunteer status, this process will need to be completed every year.
News from Second Grade
News from Third Grade
News from Pre-K
You Can Make a Difference!
Family Workshop
You make a difference in your child's life every day. This workshop gives your family a toolkit full of ideas and activities that will help your home run more smoothly.
During this one-hour workshop, you'll get:
- A "toolbox" full of useable and easy ways to assist your child in choosing positive behaviors.
- Fun games that will allow your child to understand feelings and express them healthily.
- Helpful tips for making self-care an important part of your parenting toolbox.
Date: January 31st
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Room 201
Please RSVP by 1/30/19 at:
kari.schellinger@humbleisd.net or
281-641-2050
Usted puede hacer la diferencia!
Usted tiene la diferencia en la vida de su hijo diariamente. Este taller le da ideas para su familia, herramientas, y actividades que le ayudarán a hacer todo lo posible en su hogar.
Durante este tiempo de una hora, usted obtendra.
- Una "caja de herraminetas" llena de maneras útiles y faciles de ayudar a sus hijos a elegir comportamientos positivos.
- Juegos divertidos que le permitan a sus hijos a los sentimientos y a expresarlos sanamente.
- Consejos útiles para el cuidado de uno mismo.
La fecha: 1/31/19
Hora: 2:30 PM
Ubicacion: Room 203
Por favor RSVP por 1/30/19 at:
kari.schellinger@humbleisd.net o
281-641-2050
PTO News
PTO Party Money and Dues Collections: PTO will now have scheduled dates for collecting money. School staff is no longer allowed to accept money on behalf of PTO. This covers Party money, membership dues, merchandise, Fun Run, 5th Grade Banquet, and Birthday signs. January collection dates are: 15th, 22nd, 25th, 29th & the 31st.
Timbers PTO Online Service: You can now purchase Timbers gear, pay party money and membership fees online! Please click on the link to see our fabulous items or pay your PTO fees. Thank you for your support! We know our kids love their school parties! https://squareup.com/store/timbers-elementary-pto
Baby it's COLD outside....
Important Campus Procedures
- Safety: Due to new security measures, we will need to have everyone entering campus to have their ID. Please be patient as we work through the new system.
- Early Check-Outs: To reduce the number of disruptions during the end of the day as teachers are ending lessons, providing instructions for homework, and preparing for dismissal we ask that you not check your student out after 3:00 PM. Thank you!
- Attendance Reminder: When your child(ren) are absent from school, you must call the absence hotline at (281)641-2019, for each day absent and send a note to school the next day when they return to school. If the school does not receive a phone call or note from a guardian, the absence is considered unexcused.
- Dismissal: Grades K-2 and their older siblings are back car riders. Grades 3-5 students without younger siblings are front car riders.
Birthday Treats: Parents may purchase a frozen birthday treat for their child’s class during their lunch time. Frozen treats may be purchased from the cafeteria for 75 cents each to be distributed after the children finish their lunch. Please notify the cafeteria at (281) 641-2008 one week prior to the event in order to have enough treats on hand for all interested.
If parents wish to bring cupcakes to school, they may do so. However, please ensure that the treats are store bought as well as notify the teacher two days in advance so that the teacher has ample time to contact the parents of those with allergies arranging for an alternate treat. Parents may drop off the treats at the front office so that birthdays may be celebrated the final 20 minutes of the school day.
As a reminder of district policy, students are not permitted to pass out party invitations at school.
Helping Hands
- Donor's Choose- Take a look at our teacher's Donor Choose Projects
- https://www.donorschoose.org/school/timbers-elementary-school/17558/?active=true
Campus Spirit
Have you gotten the new Timbers 2018-2019 Spirit Shirt? They are only $10 Cash. Stop by the office and get yours. We wear our Timbers shirts on Friday.