Timber Creek October 13
2023-2024 School Year
Upcoming Dates
- October 18 and 19 - TC Night at Papa Murphy's
- October 19 - Trick or Treat Street 5 - 6:30
- October 23 - No School Staff Collaboration Day
- October 23-31 Red Ribbon Week
- November1-2 - Conferences (No School)
- November 3 - No School
November Conferences
5th grade Riding the Waves
This month 5th graders will learn about how learning your emotions is similar to riding a wave. In this curriculum students will learn the difference between positive and negative emotions. Students will learn that emotions go up and down, in and out, back and forth just like a wave. Sometimes emotions are unpredictable. 5th graders will learn how to recognize different emotions and self regulation strategies to deal with emotions. 5th graders will also learn what mental illness is and learn the difference between Depression and sadness. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Marriah Willis (School Counselor) (816) 892-1956 Marriah. Willis@raypec.org.
Elementary Handbook Highlights
SPECIAL EVENTS/CELEBRATIONS
Celebrating a birthday, observing a special holiday, or acknowledging a major achievement or accomplishment are highlights in every child’s life. Celebrations of these events often occur in your child’s school setting. In order to ensure the health and safety of all students, we request observance of the following guidelines:
1. Any edible food items sent to school for distribution to students must be from the approved snack list. The list can be found at the Child Nutrition website K-5 Smart Snack Guidelines. Items must be individually prepackaged items from the manufacturer or food items in the manufacturer’s sealed packaging. This practice eliminates homemade food items from being sent to school for distribution to all students. This applies to classroom birthday snacks and school sponsored events and parties.
2. With the increased number of students experiencing food-related allergies, we encourage parents to provide written medical documentation of major food difficulties their child may experience.
3. Students may bring a simple, prepackaged treat (reference item # 1) to share with their classmates on their birthday. Treats will be eaten at a designated snack time or as a dessert at lunch. Students having a summer birthday may celebrate their half-birthdays with classmates. Birthday treats are strictly optional and must come from the district approved snack list. Birthday parties may not be conducted at school. Invitations to birthday parties may be provided to the teacher for distribution as long as there is one for every student in the class. Birthday gifts may not be distributed at school.
4. Students and parents will not be permitted to bring pets to school.
5. For classroom parties, building celebrations, or other school day events, parents are encouraged to make other arrangements for their younger or older siblings. Any siblings must be actively supervised by their parent/guardian at all times.
Emergency Drills
Throughout the year, students and staff will participate in various emergency and lockdown drills. We discuss with students what to expect during each type of drill. We also encourage families to converse with their children about what to do in an emergency or safety situation.
Fast Facts
- Doors will open this year at 8:20 am for students to begin arriving.
- School starts at 8:35 am
- Car rider lane starts at 3:20 pm to relieve congestion in the neighborhood. Students will still not be dismissed until 3:50.
- Walkers will dismiss AFTER car riders this year
Timber Creek Expectation Matrix
- R = Respectful
- O = Ownership
- A = Always be safe
- R = Ready
When we all follow the same expectations, students are more successful in each part of their day. I wanted you to have access to our expectations as well so you can talk with your students about their school experience.
CAN Program
CAN Program:
CAN food services, is an amazing program that gives students and family additional food for over the weekend at no charge. If you would like to receive this service, please fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/W5N3qa4JBn1VVYR4A or please email marriah.willis@raypec.org in order to receive a paper copy for your student or if you have any questions. Please remember that if you signed up last year that you will need to sign up again for the current 23-24 school year.
RayPec App
Check out the app for the Ray-Pec School District! You can access documents, events, news updates, athletic schedules, and the staff directory. In addition, the app will provide direct links to pay online bills and to add money to student meal accounts.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3w9yPb8
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3Fl2Ysh
PTA
You can also follow all PTA updates on the Facebook group “Raymore Timber Creek Elementary PTA”.
Before & After School Care
BOOST enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. BOOST stands for Best Out Of School Time. There are sites at each elementary school and Shull Early Learning Center. BOOST offers care for before-school, after-school, non-school days, winter break, spring break, and during the summer. More information
Volunteers
RP Volunteer Application process
If you need any assistance, please call or email the secretaries in the office and they would be happy to help.
Watchdogs!
WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads Of Great Students) is a family and community engagement educational initiative.
There are 2 primary goals of the WATCH D.O.G.S. program:
1. To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
2. To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
Who are WatchDOGS (Dads Of Great Students)?
WatchDOGS are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year at an official WATCH D.O.G.S.® school. During the day, WatchDOGS may read and work on flash cards with students, play at recess, eat lunch with students, watch the school entrances and hallways, assist with traffic flow and any other assigned activities where they actively engage with not only their own students, but other students as well.
More information will be available at Back to School Night.
First Student Bus Company
Birthday Treats/Snack Guidelines
Quick Tip
Timber Creek Jaguars
Email: Lauren.Gechter@raypec.org
Website: https://timbercreekjaguars.weebly.com/
Location: 310 E Calico Dr, Raymore, MO 64083, USA
Phone: 8168921950
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCEJaguars/