Science assembly

On Monday, April 17, Billy B came to Timber Lane for an assembly.  He explained the effects of pollution on the environment through song and dance.  Billy B talked to the students about river pollution and its’ impact on fish and insects.  He explained the changes of the seasons and why they happen.  The students and staff really enjoyed his presentation and talked about it all day.

 

 

 

Author visit

The author Kevin O’Malley visited Timber Lane on April 10^th.  He presented during two different assemblies.  Mr. O’Malley told stories through drawing.  He also asked the students questions to help drive the story.  This taught the students that they have full control of their own creativity when it comes to their writing.  During each assembly Mr. O’Malley led the students through a full story that they all created together through the use of drawings and creativity.  The students absolutely enjoyed the assemblies and were fully engaged through the forty five minute segments.

 

 

Staff Basketball Game

On Friday, March 16, the Timber Lane staff played against the Westlawn staff in a friendly basketball game at Fall Church High School.  The entire gym was packed with fans from both schools.  The half time entertainment included dances by the Timber Lane Kindergarteners and students from Westlawn.  The entire crowd participated in a flash mob started by the staff of both schools.  They danced the Cha-Cha Slide between the third and fourth quarter.   Both teams played well and showed great sportsmanship and school spirit.

 

 

 

 

Spring Break

Next week is Spring break for Fairfax County Public Schools.  There will be no school for students from April 2- April 9.  School will begin again on Tuesday, April 10.  We wish all of you a safe and happy Spring Break!

 

Dates to remember:

 

Wednesday, April 11- PTA meeting at 7:00pm

Wednesday, April 18- Report Cards are sent home

Wednesday, April 25- Spring Pictures

Friday, April 27- Jay Mattioli magician night

 

 

Field Trip

The sixth graders went on a field trip to the National Building Museum.  They participated in the Drawing on History Tour.  The students investigated the building and drew sketches of important clues based on the architecture and symbolic plaques and pictures within the building.  The goal of the investigation was to figure out why the building was built over 125 years ago.  Its original purpose was certainly not for a museum.  The students also had to answer history questions along the way to infer why certain aspects of the building were the way they are.  At the end of the investigation all of the students were able to figure out what the original use of the building was and why through the use of their sketches and clues.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

Timber Lane has a very eventful week coming up next week.  Please bring your family and join us for these fun-filled events.

 

Upcoming Events:

 

Wednesday, March 14

Spring Book Fair Family Night – 5:30pm-7:30pm

PTA Meeting- 7:30pm

 

Thursday, March 15

Book Fair open-5:00pm-6:00pm

James Lee Community Center evening- 6:30pm-7:30pm

 

Friday, March 16

Timber Lane vs. Westlawn Staff Basketball Game at Falls Church HS

Game time:  7:00pm

Purchase your tickets in the school lobby all next week for $2.00.

 

 

International Night

Timber Lane held its annual International Night on Friday, March 2.  The evening began with an International fashion show which featured Timber Lane students.  The students wore traditional clothing from their native countries.  This was followed by performances by a rhythmic gymnastics team and the African drum team from Graham Road Elementary.  The families also had the opportunity to make kites, boomerangs and Mancala games.  The evening concluded with a dance party in the gym and an International food tasting.  This was a fun filled event for all of the families and friends who attended.