Timberline PK8’s Weekly Digital Newsletter

October 9th, 2023

Principal’s Den

Dear Wolfpack Families,

Did you know that Timberline offers a variety of extra-curricular activities than ever? This week alone we have had Robotics, STEM Explorers, basketball, soccer and elementary AAA. Coming soon will be Middle School Art Club. Students build stronger community ties with their school when they are actively involved in extracurriculars! We are very fortunate at our school to have staff who go the extra mile to offer before and after school clubs. Please talk with your children about what they might be interested in joining today!

Please reach out with any questions you might have. Thank you for your partnership and for your continued support of the Timberline Wolfpack! #powerofthepack

Best wishes,

Audrey Seybold, Principal

Leader of the Pack

Grade Level Newsletters!

• Preschool
• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade
• 6th Grade
• 7th Grade
• 8th Grade

St. Vrain is Hiring: Visit Our Support Staff Job Fair, Oct. 16

Individuals passionate about education who desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students are invited to attend the district’s upcoming job fair on Monday, October 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Main Street School, 820 Main St., Longmont. Explore a wide range of career opportunities in education including roles such as paraprofessionals, custodians, transportation staff, clerical and department support, maintenance, nutrition services, and childcare. Connect with St. Vrain leaders, discover job openings, and explore comprehensive employee benefits while kickstarting a fulfilling career in St. Vrain Valley Schools.

Learn more >>

Superintendent’s Town Hall Meeting
St. Vrain Valley Schools invites parents, teachers, staff, and community members to join Superintendent, Dr. Don Haddad, for one of our upcoming Superintendent Town Hall meetings. These annual open forums in each of our geographic areas provide an opportunity for Dr. Haddad and other district leaders to listen to our community’s questions and suggestions, share our many successes, and discuss our bold vision for continuing to build new schools as our student enrollment continues to climb.

Dates and Locations:

Monday, October 9, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Silver Creek High School

Los servicios de interpretación al español estarán disponibles en cada evento.

St. Vrain Preschool Literacy Night with Author Rosemary Wells

Preschool families in St. Vrain Valley Schools are invited to a special literacy night featuring renowned author Rosemary Wells on October 17 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools. Rosemary Wells, celebrated for her beloved characters like Max & Ruby, Noisy Nora, and Yoko, will read her new book “If You Believe in Me,” which preschoolers have received as part of our early reading initiative. Bring your copies for Rosemary Wells to sign, and the first 100 students without a book will receive one at no cost.

Learn more >>

Colorado Proud School Meal Day

This week, we celebrated Colorado Proud School Meal Day at Timberline. You can read all about it on our school website here.

Interested in Learning More About Dyslexia?

Celebrate Dyslexia at Burlington Elementary: YES! Ambassadors

What We Want Everyone To Know About Dyslexia:

• October 24th @ 5:30 pm

Parent University:  YES! Ambassadors

What We Want Everyone To Know About Dyslexia:

• November 14th and March 11th at Coal Ridge

Erie Feeder 

Dyslexia Simulation: Parent Volunteers and Educators

• November 6th: @ 5:30 pm Details on the Literacy Resources

Trunk or Treat

October 27 | 5:00-6:30 PM

Timberline PK-8 School Parking Lot (233 E Mountain View Ave.)

Youth Council will be collecting canned foods to donate to a local food pantry. Bring some to support our community members in need!

For more information please contact

Jennifer Diaz-Leon – [email protected] or (303)776-3754

Skyline Trunk Or Treat

Join Skyline for their annual Trunk or Treat, October 25th, from 4:30-5:30.

All ages are welcome!

HOWL-O-Ween Parade

Dear Students and Families,

We will have our annual HOWL-O-Ween parade on Tuesday, October 31st
from 8:40am – 9:00am! This will be optional for our PK-5 students.
Students will parade outside the school, with families lined up along the
front of the building. If you would like to attend, please send your
student(s) in through their usual entrance at the normal arrival time, then
find a spot to stand between the preschool/kindergarten entrance and
the 5th grade entrance.

If your student chooses to participate, costumes must be school
appropriate: no blood, masks, weapons and or face paint. Costumes
should be worn to school. Students should wear regular school clothes
under their costumes and will have time after the parade to change.

Please bring a small bag that fits their costume for after the parade.

Enjoy,
Timberline PK8

Middle School Open House

Monday, October 30th

5pm – 6pm

PIE: Parents Involved in Education

Padres Involucrados en La Educación/Parents Involved in Education is excited to bring another year of programming to our families. PIE has been offering programming since the fall of 2008, so we are officially in our 15^th school year of programming and partnership with you, SVVSD, and families.

Please see the fall calendar here for upcoming learning sessions and please help us spread the word! There is a hybrid option for families to join online if they cannot attend in person. PIE now offers organized and scheduled children’s activities in partnership with the Longmont Library (ex. movement with Anima Arts and Mexican Art Crafts to align with Hispanic Heritage Month).

Green Star Schools Update:
Please read the Green Star Schools update for Timberline PK-8. For English, use this link. For Spanish, use this link.

Middle School Clubs

Art Club will meet Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30pm beginning October 17th. Permission slips are available outside Ms. Magruder’s classroom or at this link.

Cheer Club will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:40-4:30pm. Permission slips are available outside Ms. Day’s classroom or at this link.

Family Calendar

This year we will be sharing a monthly family calendar with important Timberline events.  Please check your child’s Thursday Folder for a printed copy to hang on your refrigerator.  Check it out to see what is happening this month!

October TPK8 Calendar

Timberline PK-8 PTO

Speaking of family, we would love to have you join our PTO! There are lots of opportunities to participate at school, home and in the community throughout the year. We thrive when we work together. Please complete the attached form at your earliest convenience.

CAFECITO
Hello, parents of Timberline PK8
Join us Friday, October 20th, at 8:30 am
Enjoy a cup of coffee and a presentation about our school Unified Improvement Plan, presented by our Principal Audrey Seybold
Come and win prizes, and meet our teachers!

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Student/ Family Handbook

Our new and improved Student/Family Handbook is linked below. It contains information about all things Timberline! Please take time to read through the handbook and keep it on hand for reference. We hope it helps keep you connected with the Pack.

English

Spanish

Family Drop Off/Pick Up Loop

Timberline provides a drop off and pick up loops for the convenience of our families. The rear loop is located south of the school building. Parents can easily and conveniently enter and exit following the traffic loop with quick and safe curbside drop off and pick up.  This entrance is off Lashley street between the school and park. Parents may also drop off their students in the two front traffic loops. Please make sure that your students use proper crosswalks.  We must not have students entering traffic lanes to get into cars or to exit cars to get into school. We have several staff supervising and monitoring the parking lots for everyone’s safety.  Cars need to stay in the designated traffic areas or use designated parking places. Please also make sure to stay clear of our bus lanes along the curb just west of the main doors.  The safety of our students, families, and staff is a priority. 

Attendance

At Timberline, we support student attendance in many positive ways. Why? Because staff and students both miss out when students are absent. One criteria of a student’s success in school is regular and punctual attendance. We want to support excellent attendance for our Wolf families in any way we can. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you are in need of support with attendance.

Students are considered tardy if they arrive at school after 8:25am or if they arrive after the start time of each period at the middle school level. Students who come in after class has started are at a disadvantage both academically and socially. It is a challenge to catch up after the teacher has introduced the learning for the day. We ask for your support in ensuring your students arrive to school on time.

Reporting Student Absences

Please notify the school office in the morning if your child will be absent. The school needs to know that your child is with you and safe. If we are unable to contact you, we must consider the absence unexcused. You can report an absence to our office by phone at 303-772-7900 or by email to [email protected]

Cell Free Zone

In order to support a vibrant learning environment, Timberline is a cell phone free zone between 8:20am and 3:30pm, including before and after school activities. Families ALWAYS have access to their students, and students ALWAYS have access to their families through our office phones. Please contact our office at 303-772-7900 and we will be happy to connect you with your child. 

Birthdays

We love celebrating birthdays at Timberline. Birthdays are announced each day in our morning message and teachers celebrate in a variety of ways in their classrooms. To support wellness, and also to meet the diverse dietary needs of our students, we ask that you provide small and simple birthday treats for your child’s class (ex. Cookies or mini-cupcakes).

Code of Conduct –  Parent Action Required

Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Each year the District publishes a manual for students and families entitled, “Behavioral code of conduct and Board of Education Policies, Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents”. It is important that families review this information every year and acknowledge their receipt and understanding of this document. 

To this end, please click here to access an electronic version of the revised Code of Conduct for the 2023-2024 school year. After you have reviewed this information, all families must sign an electronic acknowledgement that they have received, read, and understand the information contained, including the Annual Notification to Parents/Guardians; Behavioral Code of Conduct; Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents; and Board of Education Policies book. 

To sign your electronic acknowledgement, please follow the steps described here.  Thank you for your continued partnership and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to Timberline.

Upcoming Events

• October 9: Home Boys Basketball Game
• October 10: Soccer Game
• October 13 & 16: NO SCHOOL
• October 27: Trunk Or Treat
• NOVEMBER 1: LATE START

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