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Can you believe that November is already here? I hope you all had a fantasc me at the Fall Fesval and en- joyed all the wonderful acvies and food. Thank you to all the teachers, students, and parents that donated items and volunteered their me to make this event a huge success!! Without your support, we would not be able to put on such an excing, fun-filled evening!! I also want to send out a big THANK YOU to Lyndsay Roome and Ashleigh Handley (our fantasc Fall Fest Chairs) for all the hard work that they did planning Fall Fest! If you are interested on being on the commiee for next year please contact us at [email protected]. In addion to the Fall Fesval 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 fantasc 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! Starng Monday November 11 th students will be vising 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 sched- ule 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 3 rd Grade performance on Thursday the 14 th . We hope to see everyone at these events. Did you sign up for WATCH D.O.G.S? This excing new program is launching at Timber Creek and is all about having posive male role models volunteer at Timber Creek. Email Mrs Fields at [email protected] for more informaon. Now for some excing 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- 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 educaonal 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. Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook. It is full of important informaon about Timber Creek. hps://www.facebook.com/TimberCreekTigers We hope to see you at one or more of the fantasc events we will be hosng this month and don’t forget to contact us if you have quesons. Have a safe Thanksgiving Break Michelle Hernandez PTA President [email protected] The mission of the Timber Creek Elementary PTA is to posively impact the lives of all children. We are dedicated to enriching the educaonal, social and individual experiences of our children by providing programs, acvies and family events, to encourage parental involvement through volunteer- ism in our school. To seek out community partners to allow us to make every child's potenal a reality. MAKE A DIFFERENCE, GET INVOLVED IN PTA! Stuff the Pantry Food Drive 1 Picture Re-Takes 4 Tiger Shop 6 Veteran’s Day 11 Fall Book Fair 11- 15 3rd Grade Program 14 BMX Demonstraon 19 Student Holiday 25- 29 Dates to Remember in November 2013-2014 School Year

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Can you believe that November is already here? I hope you all had a fantastic time at the Fall Festival and en-joyed 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 [email protected]. 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 11th 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 sched-ule is inside this issue of Tiger Tails. We will also be open early for “Breakfast and Books” on Wednesday the 13th 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 [email protected] for more information.

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-

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.

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 [email protected]

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 volunteer-

ism 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!

September 2012

Tiger Tails—Volume 1, Issue 1

Stuff the Pantry Food

Drive

1

Picture Re-Takes 4

Tiger Shop 6

Veteran’s Day 11

Fall Book Fair 11-

15

3rd Grade Program 14

BMX Demonstration 19

Student Holiday 25-

29

Dates to Remember

in November

2013-2014 School Year

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Timber Creek

Elementary

Dr. Sharon Heier

Principal

Amy Acosta

Assistant Principal

PTA Executive Board

2013-2014

Michelle Hernandez

President

Jessica Jordan

VP 1 – Education/Reflections

Kyle Embry

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

[email protected]

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!

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 as-sisting in the preparation. Mrs. Acosta and I are still receiving positive com-ments about the presentation and we look forward to the 3rd grade perfor-mance on November 14 at 6:30. We hope you find time to come to the per-formance 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 par-ticipants 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

Principal’s Corner

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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 suc-

cess. We love seeing all the families come out and all of our kids having great fun togeth-

er! 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

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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 ab-sence 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 [email protected], 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

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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? Yes or No

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 - [email protected] )

Drop the form off at the office or with your student’s teacher.

If you have questions, please contact (Darlene Fields 972-350-1306 [email protected])

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Lewisville ISD’s (LISD) will hold its 15th annual Veterans Day celebration Mon-

day, 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

[email protected]

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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 [email protected] 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

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Be Your Kid’s Biggest Fan!!! Join PTA!!!

2013-2014 Free Student Directory * Monthly Newsletter

*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!!

PTA Member Name:

2nd Member:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip:

Home Phone:

Email Address* @

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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!

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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 edu-

cation 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 in-

teracting 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, Li-

brary 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 wonder-

ful children out this 2013-14 school year! ~TCE PTA

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Ways PTA raises money for your children

Eat Campbell’s, Spaghettios or Pop Se-

cret? Then make sure you save your

labels to earn money for TCE!

Visit www.labelsforeducation.com for

more details, enter contests and win

more points!

Love Coke products? Then go to

www.mycokerewards.com and enter the

code to earn TCE points!

Contact PTA with any questions:

[email protected]

Box Tops are coupons found on hundreds of products. Each cou-

pon 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!

Tiger Shop

Wednesday 11/6 during lunches

Visit the Chick-fil-A on FM

407

Friday November 21 !

Grab some Pizza at Pazzo

on Long Prairie

Stay Tuned!

Join us at Rosa’s Café on FM

407

Stay Tuned

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

Use your Kroger card or Tom Thumb Re-

ward 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

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November 2013

MON TUE WED THU FRI

1

Stuff the Pantry

School Spirit Day Wear

a TCE Tiger Shirt

4

Picture

Retakes

5 6

Tiger Shop

7 8

School Spirit Day

Wear a TCE Tiger

Shirt

11

Veteran's Day

Book Fair

12

Book Fair

13

Book Fair

14 Book Fair

3rd Grade Perfor-

mance @ 6:30pm

15 Book Fair

School Spirit Day

Wear a TCE Tiger

Shirt

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19 BMX

Demonstration

1:30—2:30

20

21

Chick fil A

Night

22

School Spirit Day

Wear a TCE Tiger

Shirt

25

Student Holiday

26

Student Holiday

27

Student Holiday

28 Happy

Thanksgiving!!

Student Holiday

29

Student Holiday

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