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MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION SALE: LAST CALL!

Please turn in any magazine sales to the office immediately.  If you have questions, contact Karen West at kwest@psellingsolutions.com

 

SCHOOL STORE: 3/14, 3/15

Do your kids need to replenish their school supplies? The TMS school store will be open Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15 during all lunch periods.

 

STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH MARCH 16

Contributions are still needed for our annual staff luncheon. If you can contribute items (e.g. drinks) or funds, or have time to help cook, we need you! We also need help with clean-up, for those who are cooking-challenged. If you can help, please contact Kris Khan at kriskhan@verizon.net or Sharon Maida at somaida@comcast.net. And don’t forget: EARLY DISMISSAL!

 

SMELLS LIKE SCHOOL SPIRIT…WE HOPE

The PTO Nominating Committee is working on Committee Chairs for next year. We are still  searching for a co-chair for 7th Grade FNO, and a chairperson for Publicity. If you would like to volunteer your time please contact Aida Valcarcel at sportsmom@verizon.net or Michael Foster at mfoster@resuncorp.com.

 

GEPA TESTING 3/13-3/16

All eighth graders will be taking the GEPA next week. If you're an 8th grade parent, please see that they come to school rested and have a good breakfast.

 

DISTRTICT & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

 

 

INTERNET SAFETY SEMINAR:STONY BROOK PTO 7 PM 3/16

If you missed last year’s seminar, now is your opportunity to learn about keeping your kids safe from Internet predators. This seminar will be filled with information about what your kid may be doing online. All district parents are welcome.

 

LOOKING AHEAD

March 13-16                            GEPA testing for 8th Graders

March 16                                 Early Dismissal – Staff Luncheon

March 16                                 Stony Brook PTO Meeting: Internet Safety

March 31                                 7th & 8th Grade Dance

 

“Practice Today What You Will Become Tomorrow.”

 

 

7th GRADE FRIDAY NIGHT OUT: March 3, 7-9 PM

Our next 7th Grade FNO will include lots of activities, including basketball, volleyball, ping pong, a DJ, dancing and  a Silent Auction. Auction items  include: CD’s, DVD’s, watch, gift card to Aeropostale and a DVD Player. The $3 admission includes 5 free raffle tickets; additional tickets are 5 for $1. Fresh popcorn and other refreshments will be available. Voluntary donations of canned goods are being collected for the Trenton Soup Kitchen. Chaperones will be present. If you have any questions please contact Doreen Romanchuk 737-7582, Tara Russell 818-1961 or Lisa LeRay 737-3035.

 

HiTOPS PARENTING WORKSHOP REGISTRATION 

There is still space in our parenting workshops, which are being held at the TMS 8th Grade House Center on Monday evenings, March 6, 13, 20 and 27th. Full information and a registration form can be found on the PTO website at:     www.princetononline.org/TimberlanePTO/workshops.htm.  If you prefer, contact Kathy Howren at jhowren@comcast.net  / 737-7157 with the date and workshop(s) you plan to attend or if you have any questions. 

 

THANKS & KUDOS

Thanks to Karen West and everyone for supporting magazine drive.  It was very successful.  We raised approximately $5000!

 

 

DISTRTICT & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

HOPEWELL VALLEY NIGHT OFF: THURSDAY, MARCH 2

Hopewell Valley’s Night Off is a community-wide initiative designed in response to the

increasing demands of work and school on personal and family time. With the support of local school officials, sports leaders, parents, community and religious leaders, all sports practices, classes and homework will be cancelled on this special evening. It’s your night!  Relax and have fun! For more information, call the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance at 737-0605 x642.

 

QUESTIONS FOR YOUR CONGRESSMAN?

Congressman Rush Holt is holding a series of town meetings to discuss issues affecting his constituents. The first of two Mercer County meetings will be held at Thomas Edison State College on Saturday, March 4 at 1:30 PM. The college is located at 101 West State Street in Trenton. The second meeting will be held at Toll Gate Grammar School on Sunday, March 5, also at 1:30 PM. If you have questions for Congressman Holt, this is your opportunity to be heard.

 

 

GIRLS SOFTBALL REGISTRATION EXTENDED

Online registration has been extended to March 7 for 6th grade girls. Registration for 7th & 8th grade girls has been extended to March 26th. Visit www.hvbsa.org.  

 

LOOKING AHEAD

March 2                                   Hopewell Valley Night Off   

March 3                                   7th Grade Friday Night Out               

                        March4Town Meeting at Thomas EdisonCollege 1:30PM

                        March5Town Meeting at TGG, 1:30PM

March 13-16                            GEPA testing for 8th Graders

March 16                                 Early Dismissal – Staff Luncheon

March 31                                 7th & 8th Grade Dance

 

“Practice Today What You Will Become Tomorrow.”

 

EMERGENCY CLOSING INFORMATION

For all emergency schedule changes consult one of these sources:

            The district website - www.hvrsd.k12.nj.us

            The school district emergency phone message: 737-8449

            AM Radio: WHWH (1350) WBUD (1260) WOR (710) 

            FM Radio: WPST (94.5)

            TV: Comcast Channel 19 HVRSD-TV, (Great Source!) 

            WPVI (Channel 6, Philadelphia),       News 12 New Jersey.

 

 

HEADED FOR HIGH SCHOOL? MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 7:00 PM

An informational evening for parents of 8th grade students getting ready to enter the high school will be held Monday February 27, 2006 at 7 P.M. in the high school auditorium.  Parents will have an opportunity to learn about the high school and speak to
supervisors about curriculum and program planning for the high school years.

 

PTO MEETING WEDNESDAY, TONIGHT, 7:30 PM

Please join us in the 8th grade house center at 7:30 PM. Guest speaker Sabina Beesley, MS, RD will discuss “The Teen Nutrition Crisis.” Ms Beesley is a dietitian for The University Medical Center at Princeton. She will address the reasons for the increased rates of childhood and teenage obesity and poor nutritional habits.  She will give simple specific interventions that parents, teachers and schools can implement to improve children and teens health and body image.

 

HiTOPS WORKSHOP REGISTRATION –DEADLINE is FRIDAY, 2/24

If you are interested in the HiTOPS Workshops, sign up no as workshops are filling up quickly. Workshops will be held at the TMS 8th Grade House Center on Monday evenings, March 6, 13, 20 and 27th . Please contact Kathy Howren at jhowren@comcast.net  / 737-7157 with the date and workshop(s) you plan to attend or if you have any questions.  Full information and a registration form is also available on our new PTO website at:     http://www.princetononline.org/TimberlanePTO/workshops.htm.

 

 

BUDDING THESPIANS?

Performing Arts I auditions will be held after school on Feb. 22, 23, and 24. interested students should contact Mrs. Salbego at extension 4472 for a packet.

 

MAGAZINE SALE

Don't forget to fill out those magazine sale forms. Remember, you can renew your subscriptions even if they have not expired. Re-subscribe to old favorites or try something new and help TMS.

 

DISTRTICT & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

This year the HVCHS musical is GYPSY, and tickets are on sale now. Student tickets are $5 (with a student ID); adult tickets are $10. Show dates: Thursday 2/23, Friday 2/24, and Saturday 2/25, all at 7:30 PM in the HVCHS Performing Arts Center.  Tickets can be purchased from Mrs. Farrell in the high school main office.  Call 737-4000, x3516 for more information.

 

STONY BROOK BLOOD DRIVE: Saturday, Feb. 25, 8 AM – 2 PM

Stony Brook Community Service committee is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive. To schedule an appointment on line visit: www.pleasegiveblood.org/donate; Enter phone & email address, Enter date of birth, Enter sponsor code:  7C57. 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

February 22                             PTO Meeting 7:30 PM

February 23-25                      GYPSY! CHS Performing Arts

February 24                             HiTOPS Workshop Registration Deadline

February 25                             Blood Drive at Stony Brook Elementary      

            February27 HS Transition meeting, CHS auditorium 7:00PM

March 3                                   7th Grade Friday Night Out               

 

“Practice Today What You Will Become Tomorrow.”

 

 

REQUEST FROM DISTRICT & SCHOOL "TECHIES":

Do you (or your kids) use the district’s mail program, First Class? If so, technical personnel request that you download the client software to your computer and run it locally, rather than accessing the mail program through the web interface. If you do not have the client software, you can download it from the HVRSD website at: http://www.hvrsd.k12.nj.us/district/Tech/fcdownload.htm. You can still view the homework page via the web, but if teachers have uploaded attachments you will need to use the First Class client software to download them.

 

 

SPRING ATHLETICS INFORMATION MEETINGS: 2/15, 2/16

If your son/daughter is interested in trying out and wants to know more, they should attend the TMS athletic informational meeting. Informational meetings will be held during morning homeroom on Feb. 15 and Feb. 16.
Feb 15th - Boys'/Girls' Lacrosse (7th, 8th) - Big Gym
Feb 15th - Baseball/Softball (7th and 8th) - Small Gym
Feb 16th - Track & Field (6th, 7th & 8th)


Students must be present during the tryouts in order to be considered for the selection process. Spring season for Boys'/Girls' Lacrosse, Baseball /Softball will begin on Friday, March 10, 2006. Track & Field will begin their practices on Monday, March
13, 2006.


Remember, any student who is planning on participating in a spring sport must have a completed physical on file with Janet Watson, school nurse at Timberlane Middle School. Should you have any questions regarding physicals, please call Mrs. Watson at ext. 4114. Questions about athletics should be directed to Ms. Enderle, athletic director, at ext. 3535 or any of the coaches listed below.
Girls' Lacrosse - Candy Gore (ext. 4132)
Lisa Strigel (ext. 4132)
Boys' Lacrosse -
Softball - Mark Amantia (ext. 4425) Mark Chiu (ext. 4514)
Baseball - Karl Weidman (ext. 4121)
Track & Field - Nadia Warriner (ext.4483), John Zalot (ext. 3678)  

 

MAGAZINE SALE BEGINS TODAY

Don’t forget—you can order new magazines or renew those you already get.  For more information or to sign up to help, contact Karen West at kwest@psellingsolutions.com

 

 

BUDDING THESPIANS?

Performing Arts I auditions will be held after school on Feb. 21, 22, 23, and 24.  It is open to any present 7th grader interested in taking the full year course in 8th grade. Sign-ups are taking place on the audition lists posted outside the Performing Arts room and audition packets are available. They should contact Mrs. Salbego at extension 4472 for a packet.

 

PTO MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 7:30 PM

Please join us in the 8th grade house center at 7:30 PM. Guest speaker Sabina Beesley, MS, RD will discuss “The Teen Nutrition Crisis.” Ms Beesley is a dietitian for The University Medical Center at Princeton. She will address the reasons for the increased rates of childhood and teenage obesity and poor nutritional habits, and will give specific steps that parents, teachers and schools can take to improve teens' health and body image.

 

PARENT LEADERSHIP CORPS (PLC) REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

PLC is a program that focuses on parenting of adolescents.  PLC consists of six 90 minute sessions run by trained parent facilitators. The program continues to be free to our parents, courtesy of PTO. There will be morning groups on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:00.  The Thursday group will begin on February 23, and the Wednesday group will begin March 1. Both groups will run for 6 consecutive weeks. To register for a winter session or for more information contact Colleen Birkhofer at 730-9430 for by email at chbirkhofer@msn.com.

 

HiTOPS PARENTING WORKSHOP REGISTRATION –DEADLINE 2/24

If you are interested in the HiTOPS Workshops, sign up right away. Workshops are filling up quickly and facilitators like to keep the groups under 40. Workshops will be held at the TMS 8th Grade House Center on Monday evenings, March 6, 13, 20 and 27th . Please contact Kathy Howren at jhowren@comcast.net  / 737-7157 with the date and workshop(s) you plan to attend or if you have any questions.  Full information and a registration form is also available on our new PTO website at:     http://www.princetononline.org/TimberlanePTO/workshops.htm.

 

THANKS & KUDOS

Thanks to all who chaperoned at the 7th and 8th Grade Dance on 2/10.

 

DISTRTICT & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

 

STONY BROOK BLOOD DRIVE: Saturday, Feb. 25, 8 AM – 2 PM

Stony Brook Community Service committee is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive. To schedule an appointment on line visit: www.pleasegiveblood.org/donate; Enter phone & email address, Enter date of birth, Enter sponsor code:  7C57. 

 

GIRLS SPRING SOFTBALL REGISTRATION OPEN

The Hopewell Valley Baseball and Softball Assn. is now accepting registrants for Spring, 2006. Registration will be open through 2/28. Last year over 70 girls from Timberlane participated and many advanced to the Timberlane and CHS Softball Teams. For more information visit http://www.hvbsa.org/hvbsaHome.php

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

February 15                             Magazine Sale begins

February 20                             President’s Day: No School

February 22                             PTO Meeting 7:30 PM

February 24                             HiTOPS Workshop Registration Deadline

February 25                             Blood Drive at Stony Brook Elementary                              

 

“Practice Today What You Will Become Tomorrow.”

 

EMERGENCY CLOSING INFORMATION

For all emergency schedule changes consult one of these sources:

            The district website - www.hvrsd.k12.nj.us

            The school district emergency phone message: 737-8449

            AM Radio: WHWH (1350) WBUD (1260) WOR (710) 

            FM Radio: WPST (94.5)

            TV: Comcast Channel 19 HVRSD-TV, (Great Source!) 

            WPVI (Channel 6, Philadelphia),       News 12 New Jersey.


HELPFUL LINKS

Timberlane Middle School website: http://www.hvrsd.k12.nj.us/timberlane

Hopewell Valley Regional School District website: http://www.hvrsd.k12.nj.us

Timberlane School Board liaison:  Carl Swanson: 466-2962 CSwanson@hvrsd.k12.nj.us    

 

Please contact us if you have any questions.  Thank you!
Aida Valcarcel, aida.sportsmom@verizon.net, or 737-9993
Michael Foster,  mfoster@resuncorp.com  or 818-0838

Timberlane PTO Co-Presidents

PRIVACY POLICY:  The TPTO will not sell, publish, nor share its Wolf Flash e-mail list.  All communications will be sent via Blind Copy to further protect the privacy of participating families.  To remove, add, or change an e-mail address for Wolf Flashes, please send a message with your name, the relevant email address, and the desired action to LSLewisPHD@aol.com.

 

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PTO WEBSITE IS UP AND RUNNING NOW

TMS website is off and running.  Check it out at http://www.princetononline.org/timberlanepto/  It is a work in progress and will be continually updated, so stop in frequently.  Thanks to Sandi Walder and Randee Tengi for the countless hours and patience putting the website together.

 

TIMBERLANE SCIENCE FAIR: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2:00-4:00 PM

The Science & Engineering Fair will be held at Timberlane this Saturday. Participants will be judged between 12:00 and 1:30 PM, then the fair will be open to the public until 4:00 PM.  “Mad Science” will present a show for all ages at 2:30. Winners will be announced at 3:30. Admission is free—please come to support our young scientists! If you would like to volunteer to help out,  please contact Dan Steinberg at 818-0470 or dsteinbe@princeton.edu

 

SCHOOL STORE OPEN NEXT WEEK

The Timberlane store will be open next Tuesday and Wednesday (February 7-8.)

 

SEVENTH & EIGHTH GRADE DANCE: Friday, February 10, 7-9:00 PM

Watch for more information next week!

 

MAGAZINE SALE BEGINS: Wednesday, February 15

This fundraiser will officially kick off during the lunch periods on February 15th when selling packs will be distributed to the students.  Parent Volunteers are needed to collect orders and distribute prizes during lunches on the days that orders will be turned in: 2/17, 2/22 and 2/24. For more information or to sign up to help, contact Karen West at kwest@psellingsolutions.com

 

IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT NEXT YEAR (REALLY!)

Nominating Committee is in place for selection of PTO Officers and Committee Chairs for next year.  We have tried to find representatives from all four elementary schools.  We are still looking for a committee member from Hopewell Elementary.  If you are interested in volunteering for openings, please contact any of the committee members:

 

Aida Valcarcel  aida.sportsmom@verizon.net

Michael Foster              mfoster@resuncorp.com

Randee Tengi               rit@princeton.edu

Heidi Kahme                hkahme@aol.com

Margaret Degennero     degefamily@msn.com

Ned Fletcher                edwardfletcher@comcast.net

Nancy Palker               Palker5@msn.com

Janis Hammett              Janis.hammett@bms.com

 

 

THANKS & KUDOS

Thanks to Alice Zeldis and Barbara Guzman for organizing the 6th Grade FNO on 1/20.

 

DISTRTICT & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

NOT ALL BULLIES ARE BOYS! Thursday, February 16 7:00 PM

Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out and Odd Girl Speaks Out will speak the “hidden culture of aggression in girls.” For more information or to RSVP, contact Michelle Koteny at 737-5379 or via email: rsimmons@mctec.net.

 

LOOKING AHEAD

February 1                               Camp fair, Hopewell Elementary, 7-9 PM

February 4                               Science & Engineering Fair, 2-4 PM

February 14                             Early Dismissal

February 15                             Magazine Sale begins

February 16                             Rachel Simmons speaks about Bullies at TCNJ

February 20                             President’s Day: No School                                  

 

“Practice Today What You Will Become Tomorrow.”

 

PTO MEETING TONIGHT: Wednesday, January 25, 7:30

Please join us for our next PTO meeting. This is a regular business meeting.

 

REMINDER: EARLY DISMISSAL Friday, January 27

Friday is a staff development day. Students will be dismissed at noon.

 

TIMBERLANE SCIENCE FAIR: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2:00-4:00 PM

The Science & Engineering Fair will be held at Timberlane on Saturday Feb. 4, 2006, (snow date Feb. 11).  A schedule will be posted on the Timberlane web site (under the Science Fair link), and sent home with science fair participants this week. Dozens of student projects will be on exhibit, and their creators will be on hand to discuss and explain their research. Winners in each category will move on to the Mercer County Fair. “Mad Science” will present a show for all ages at 2:30. Admission is free—please come to support our budding scientists!

 

WE STILL NEED HELP! SCIENCE FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Please note that we still need volunteers for to help with various aspects of the event.  We need help with Judging, Registration, and Setup (on Friday night).

To learn more about what is expected from each of these positions, or to volunteer (we hope!) please contact Dan Steinberg at 818-0470 or dsteinbe@princeton.edu

 

MAGAZINE SALE BEGINS: Wednesday, February 15

This fundraiser will officially kick off during the lunch periods on February 15th when selling packs will be distributed to the students. Parent Volunteers are needed to collect orders and distribute prizes during lunches on the days that orders will be turned in: 2/17, 2/22 and 2/24. For more information or to sign up to help, contact Karen West at kwest@psellingsolutions.com

 

SPEAKING OF FUNDRAISERS…

Don’t forget to visit http://www.boxtops4education.com/ when you have shopping to do. From this site you can choose from over 200 online merchants (e.g. the GAP, Land’s End, Best Buy etc.) and Timberlane earns up to 8% of each qualifying purchase. Please visit the Marketplace for a full list of participating online merchants.

Timberlane also collects Box Tops for Education. Save them from any of your purchases and send them to school.

 

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Please remember that Parent Advisory Council meetings are held on the second Friday of each month. If you have any issues you would like raised, please contact the representative for your child’s team:

 

Apollo              Barbara Guzman           dovernjo@aol.com                               737-5166

Mercury           Susan Mitrano              susan.mitrano@worldnet.att.net            737-6518

            Gemini              Joyce Babecki              jbabecki@comcast.net             737-1263

            Discovery         Kris Kley                     kleyfamily@yahoo.com             737-6346

            Explorers          Penny Hoffman             hoffmanpen@aol.com               737-6608

            Voyagers          Houston Landis            HoustonLandis@comcast.net                737-9640

            Trailblazers       Tara Russell                  tarakrussell@msn.com              818-1961

            Adirondacks     Neil Wesley                  nwesley@wesleyinsurance.com 466-8508

            Sierra               Polly Ranson                pollyran@aol.com                                737-3763

            Appalachians    Jane Lee                       tlee445@comcast.net                           730-9490

Rockies            Sandy Butler                 sbutler@comcast.net                            730-1654

 

 

DISTRTICT & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

 

INVINCIBLE VINCE PAPALE: Saturday, Janurary 28

CHS welcomes Vince Papale, former Eagles player, oldest rookie in the NFL, cancer survivor, inspiration for Disney’s upcoming movie, “Invincible.”  Tickets are also on sale at the high school main office and at the door.  Visit http://www.hvrsd.k12.nj.us/district/news/Papale1.htm or call 609-737-3301 for more information.

 

CASINO NIGHT MARDI GRAS: Saturday, January 28

Join the fun at Stony Brook Elementary School, starting at 7:00 PM. Call Claire Shevlin at 730-0246 or Kathy Mikalsen at 730-1680 or visit http://www.hvrsd.k12.nj.us/district/news/sbmardigras.htm for more information.

 

HEARTS AFLUTTER: Tuesday, January 31 7:00 - 8:00 PM

The Princeton Health Care System, in cooperation with the HVRSD, is presenting a lecture on "Keys to a Healthy Heart for You and Your Family." Ms. Mary Ricci, a registered nurse in the Cardiac Rehab Department, will share up-to-date information on heart disease and on modifying lifestyles to prevent and treat risk factors for cardiac and pulmonary disease.  The lecture will be held in the HVCHS Performing Arts Center.  Admission is free and open to all.  Please contact Barbara Walker (737-4002 ext 2791) or Donna Doran (737-9505) with questions.

 

SECOND ANNUAL CAMP FAIR: Wednesday, February 1

Hopewell Elementary will be hosting this event from 7:00 – 9:00 Of interest to middle and high school students:  The Harvard Summer School Secondary Program; Rustic Pathways, a community service program based in Costa Rica; drama programs; and other programs for teens at day and residential camps.  Many of the camps are also actively seeking high-school-aged counselors, etc.  For a list of camps that will be at the fair, brief descriptions, and web addresses, vist: http://hespto.org/fliers/campfairlist.pdf .  For other information, contact Carolyn Bender at hopewellptomom@aol.com.

 

NOT ALL BULLIES ARE BOYS! Thursday, February 16, 7:00 PM

Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out and Odd Girl Speaks Out will speak the “hidden culture of aggression in girls.” For more information or to RSVP, contact Michelle Koteny at 737-5379 or via email: rsimmons@mctec.net.

 

LOOKING AHEAD

January 25                                PTO Meeting, 7:30 PM

January 27                                Staff development: Early dismissal

January 28                                Vince Papale presentation CHS, 7:30 PM        

January 28                                Mardi Gras at Stony Brook

January 31                                Healthy Heart for Families, 7:00 PM

Februrary 1                              Camp Fair at Hopewell Elementary

February 4                               Science & Engineering Fair, 2-4 PM

February 15                             Magazine Sale begins

February 16                             Rachel Simmons speaks about Bullies at TCNJ

                                   

 

“Practice Today What You Will Become Tomorrow.”

 

 

6th GRADE FRIDAY NIGHT OUT:  January 20, 7:00 – 9:00 PM

The theme of this week’s 6th grade FNO is “The Timberlane Winter Games.”

It will be an evening of friendly competition amongst the 6th grade teams. Admission is $4.00 and one or more cans of tuna fish to benefit the Mercer Street Friends Food Co-op. Drop-off no earlier than 7 PM, and children must be picked up inside TMS by 9 PM. Children will not be allowed to leave school without an adult. Contact Barbara Guzman (737-5166) or Alice Zeldis (730-0570) with questions.

 

SPECIAL ED COUNCIL: Monday, January 23, 7:00 PM

The Special Ed Council will present “RDI: Relationship Development Intervention” to help aid children with social skills. RDI focuses on emotional referencing, social coordination, declarative language and flexible thinking. The presentation will be held at the Board Office building, 425 S. Main Street. For more information contact Dr. Celeste Curley, 737-4002 x 2602.

 

PTO MEETING: Wednesday, January 25, 7:30 PM

Please join us for our next PTO meeting! This is a regular business meeting.

 

MAGAZINE SALE BEGINS: Wednesday, February 15

We have a new and exciting fundraiser coming to Timberlane. The event will officially kick off during the lunch periods on February 15th, when selling packs will be distributed to the students. New magazine subscriptions AND magazine renewals are counted so encourage everyone you know to buy and/or renew their subscriptions through the Magazine Drive. The magazine company will also donate $1,000 of orders and a DVD/VCR player to the media center, and students will be eligible for prizes. 

 

Parent Volunteers are needed to collect orders and distribute prizes during lunches on the days that orders will be turned in: 2/17, 2/22 and 2/24. The event's success depends upon our ability to process the orders and motivate the students with prizes so please consider volunteering for an hour on the hand-in days. More details will follow - for now keep the dates in mind to help with this exciting new event!  For more information or to sign up to help, contact Karen West at kwest@psellingsolutions.com

 

SPRING SPORTS: THE TIME TO FILL OUT FORMS IS NOW

Announcements are being made daily for students to sign up in the Health Office for the upcoming Spring sport season. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Office at 737-4004 x3.

 

THANKS AND KUDOS

The 8th Grade FNO was a great success, thanks to the efforts of Sharon Snyder and Meg Morocco and their merry band of parent volunteers. TASK benefited with food and money, so additional thanks to all who contributed in this way.

 

Thanks also to everyone who helped with the School Store and the 7th Grade Dance. These events cannot be successful without volunteer efforts and fortunately, our community continues to participate.

 

**COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS**

Saturday, Janurary 28th : CHS welcomes Vince Papale, former Eagles player, oldest rookie in the NFL, cancer survivor, inspiration for Disney’s upcoming movie, “Invincible.”  Tickets are available in advance and at the door for the presentation. Student admission is $5 and Adults $10. Tickets are also on sale at the high school main office.  Visit http://www.hvrsd.k12.nj.us/district/news/Papale1.htm or call 609-737-3301 for more information.

 

Saturday, January 28th is also the date for Stony Brook Elementary School’s Casino Night, Mardi Gras. The event starts at 7 PM. Get out your costumes and beads, and enjoy live music, a silent auction and a tricky tray. Call Claire Shevlin at 730-0246 or Kathy Mikalsen at 730-1680 or visit http://www.hvrsd.k12.nj.us/district/news/sbmardigras.htm for more information.

 

NOT ALL BULLIES ARE BOYS! Thursday, February 16 7:00 PM

Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out and Odd Girl Speaks Out will speak on the “hidden culture of aggression in girls”—specifically about bullies, cliques, popularity and jealousy. You will learn to understand the causes of aggression and to recognize the focus of girls’ social power as well as preventative intervention. The talk (and a book signing) will be held at the Music Building at The College of New Jersey. For more information or to RSVP, contact Michelle Koteny at 737-5379 or via email: rsimmons@mctec.net.

 

LOOKING AHEAD

January 20                                6th Grade FNO, 7:00 – 9:00 PM

January 23                                Special Ed Council Program: RDI, 7:00 PM

January 25                                Next PTO Meeting, 7:30 PM

January 27                                Staff development: Early dismissal (noon)

January 28                                Vince Papale presentation CHS, 7:30 PM        

January 28                                Mardi Gras at Stony Brook

February 4                               Science & Engineering Fair

February 15                             Magazine Sale begins

February 16                             Rachel Simmons speaks about Bullies at TCNJ

                                   

 

“Practice Today What You Will Become Tomorrow.”