Message from the Board
Dear Timberline families,
On March 5, the LWSD issued this communication update:
Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is taking the following steps to balance the guidance from Public Health to continue regular school operations while limiting community events. Additionally, these measures enable our staff to focus on their essential duties in service of keeping our schools open.
We will take the following steps:
- Cancel all volunteer programs and visitations during the school day.
- Postpone or cancel all after school, evening and weekend events (This includes athletic competitions, dances, plays, open houses, and music concerts).
- Postpone or cancel all field trips not already underway.
- Cancel all non-LWSD building use (not field use).
- Postpone all district professional learning which requires staff to leave their normal duties.
Following these mandates, these PTSA-sponsored activities will be canceled:
- Traffic safety team will not be operating between now and March 18
- Financial Literacy class canceled on March 9, March 16
- Art Club canceled on March 10, March 17
- Service Club canceled on March 18
- All parent volunteering canceled until March 18
We are exploring online options for our PTSA General Membership meeting that is currently scheduled on March 17, please stay tuned.
Thank you for working with us as we navigate this fluid situation. We will keep you posted through our communication channels (Timberline Times newsletter and TMS PTSA Facebook page) with further updates.
-Your TMS PTSA Board
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Seeking 20/21 Timberline Board Nominations
The Timberline Middle PTSA Nominating Committee is taking nominations for our 2020/21 PTSA Board of Directors. We are looking for energetic, dynamic individuals who can provide strong support to the school's students and staff as well as the school community.
These roles are a great opportunity to use your leadership, problem solving, fundraising, social, creative, and/or technical talents. You will have the in-depth opportunity to learn about our school and play an integral role in enhancing the academic, creative, and social experience of TImberline students. By partnering closely with the administration, teachers, and staff, you can help shape our programs and work with the community to advocate and fund these important initiatives.
No prior PTSA board experience is necessary. Training is available for all positions and you will have the full support of our current board, the district council, and Washington State PTA.
We need your help to ensure every student benefits from the PTSA's programs and activities and the PTSA can continue to steward our community's generosity in the most impactful way. If you are interested, would like to nominate someone, or would like more information, please contact nominations@timberlineptsa.org.
Submit nominations by March 16. All nominations are confidential.
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Webinars through LWSF
The Lake Washington Schools Foundation are holding two webinars this week that may be of interest to some of the Timberline community. From the comfort of your home, you can tune into these webinars on pressing topics for parents.
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Maybe it's ADHD:
Now What?
Nancy Colburn will be joining the Balance in Mind monthly webinar. She is the founder of Eastside Parents of ADD/ADHD Kids and a proud parent. Nancy has so much to share including where to start if you think your child has ADHD and how to support your child. There will also be time to ask questions.
This webinar is presented by Balance in Mind powered by LWSF. For more information and to register, visit https://www.lwsf.org/youthmentalwellness.html
Helping Your Teen Navigate the College Process
Parents and guardians will learn tips, tools, and time-tested advice on how to support and guide your teen through this stressful time.
Visit https://www.lwsf.org/events-642895.html for more information and to register.
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Shopping from Home
Are you working from home for the next few weeks? Don't want to deal with crowds? Don't forget to use Amazon Smile to shop and support your PTSA at the same time. Go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/84-1775310 from a computer. Once logged in, this should select "Timberline Middle PTSA 2 8 82" as your supported charity. Then SHOP AWAY!
Also, a big thank you to those of you that have already made us your supported charity and shopped using Amazon Smile. The TMS community has raised over $40 for the Timberline Middle PTSA.
**A tip for those of you that have already selected us as your charity and like to use the app on your phone to shop - you can add items to the cart in the app and then just go to https://smile.amazon.com on the computer to check out. All the items you put in your cart in the app will in your cart on the computer as long as they are both logged in with the same account.
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Upcoming Events
PTSA General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, March 17 - Format and Time: TBD
Timberline Middle School Commons
There is a general membership meeting scheduled for March 17. In light of the restrictions within LWSD, we are looking at online options for our PTSA meeting. We will post information in the newsletter and on our website as well as through our social media channels once things have been finalized.
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Volunteer
School Dance Volunteers Needed
Our second TMS Dance is scheduled for the evening of March 27 (may be subject to cancellation) and we need your help to make it a success! Please sign up below to chaperone during the dance or to assist with ticket sales in the office. We promise you’ll have a great time! - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050845A5AD2AA4F58-march1
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Updates from the School
Updated School Calendar
Lake Washington School District has finalized plans to make up for the days and time missed due to the January snow events. The 2019-20 calendar has been modified to reflect the changes. The 2019-20 calendar has May 26 built-in as a snow make-up day, so a total of two days must be made up beyond the built-in snow make-up day.
Due to the canceled days (January 13, 14 and 15) the following changes will be made to the 2019-20 calendar:
- Tuesday, May 26 is now a full school day. Previously, this was scheduled as a No School: Snow Make-up Day
- Wednesday, June 17 is now a 1.5-hour early release Wednesday. Previously, this was scheduled to be a half day for the last day of school.
- Thursday, June 18 is now a regular school day.
- Friday, June 19 is now a Half-Day: Last Day of School
This new calendar means the last day of school will be on June 19, 2020 (and will be a half day). You can print the latest versions of the calendar here: https://www.lwsd.org/about-us/district-calendar.
This plan allows the District to maintain the essential components of staff training, planning, and collaboration time during early release Wednesdays and Full-Day LEAP days, while also keeping the last day of school within the same week as the original calendar.
RHS Cheer Try-Out Info for 8th Graders!
The RHS Varsity Cheer Team is a co-ed team of athletes in grades 9-12. Try-outs for the 2020-2021 season will be held on Monday, April 13 - Thursday, April 16, from 3:00-5:00pm in the RHS gym (but don’t worry about being a little late, we know you get out of school at 2:55.)
Try-out packets will be available in the RHS Athletic office and online at www.redmondcheerteam.com beginning March 9. Packets and LWSD athletic clearance are due no later than April 3 at 3:00pm.
There is a MANDATORY Pre-Tryout meeting for all athletes and parents on Wednesday, March 25, at 7:00pm in the RHS Library (may be subject to cancellation or postponement). The try-out format, mandatory schedule requirements, parent volunteer expectations, and estimated budgets will be discussed. All athletes planning to try out, with at least one parent, must attend this meeting to be eligible to try out.
Questions? Contact Coach Klein at jeklein@lwsd.org.
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