1. Timber Creek Families
Can you believe it is April already? I hope you were able to join us at our first ever spirit night at Pot Belly
Sandwich Shop, it was so great to see so many Timber Creek faces.
April is such a busy month at Timber Creek and we jump right into the month with STAAR testing begin-
ning April 1st. In an effort to ensure all students have a snack and at the request of Mrs. Acosta, PTA will
be providing ALL students (grades 3 – 5) with snacks for the upcoming STAAR tests.
On April 9th, fourth and fifth grades will be hosting our final Staff treat day of the 2013-2014 school year.
In preparation for Staff Appreciation Week in May, you will be able to find some information in this
month’s issue of Tiger Tails.
The evening of April 10th we will be able to enjoy the Kindergarten performance, you will be able to see
how much our wonderful Kindergarten students have changed since they entered the doors of Timber
Creek. Also on the night of April 10th is our election meeting for the 2014-2015 Timber Creek Elementary
PTA Board.
Did you know that your PTA is committed to parent education, family engagement, and advocacy? We
are committed to your kids. For those of you returning to Timber Creek for the 2014-2015 school year,
you should receive the PTA packet for the upcoming school year this week. This packet will include the
2014-2015 PTA Membership form, Pre-Sale T-shirt orders to save you money and the 2014-2015 school
supply kit orders, as well as new communications sign ups.
Interested in being involved with PTA during the 2014-2015 school year? We have many different roles
within the core PTA team, many of which can be handled while working full-time. Please do not hesitate
to contact me for more information.
Michelle Hernandez
PTA President
kangaroojonesy@yahoo.com
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 volunteerism in our school. To seek out community part-
ners to allow us to make every child's potential a reality.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE, GET INVOLVED IN PTA!
STAAR Testing 1,2
Skate Night 6-9 4
Staff Treat Day 9
General PTA
Metting
Kindergarten
Performance
10
No School 17-18
Staar Testing 22, 23
Dates to
Remember in April

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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
chadhandley@verizon.net
Believe it or not, our staff is already beginning to plan for the 2014-2015 school year! Over
the next few months, we will be reflecting on this year and looking at refining processes and
procedures at Timber Creek as necessary. One important way you can assist us in planning for
a successful future is by reviewing and making any necessary changes to your child’s Skyward
information. A bright pink note will be coming home in the report card on Friday, April 4,
with details. There will also be a green note from me with a new procedure in place regarding
parent input for class lists next year. Please read both items carefully and make any updates
or include any information as necessary. We appreciate your partnership in this educational
journey!
I would also like to compliment the fathers and male role models that have joined us for a
day at TCE as part of the Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program. This new TCE
program has been made possible by the generous support of our PTA and our counselor, Mrs.
Fields. The feedback from the volunteers, students and teachers has been incredible. The
students in particular, beam with pride when they see their dad join in the activities on cam-
pus. Mrs. Fields is always sure to provide a schedule that will keep the volunteers actively
participating in arrival, dismissal, classroom assistance, lunch and recess duties and whatever
else she can fit into the day! Thank you to all dads and father figures that have joined our TCE
team this year.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sharon Heier
Proud Principal of Timber Creek Elementary
Reminder - STAAR Testing Dates:
April 1 4th Grade Writing – Day 1
5th Grade Math
April 2 4th Grade Writing – Day 2
5th Grade Reading
April 22 3rd and 4th Grade Math
April 23 3rd and 4th Grade Reading
5th Grade Science
Principal’s Corner

8. Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades have been working with Mrs. Halloran to become
better digital citizens. They’ve learned how to create secure passwords, to be kind online
with their words, to keep personal information private, and how to cite sources for pic-
tures, music, or text that they use for projects. The students have been using a curriculum
designed by Common Sense Media called Digital Passport. Have your child show you this
wonderful resource: www.digitalpassport.org
Terri Halloran
Library Media Specialist

10. Be Your Kid’s Biggest Fan!!! Join PTA!!!
2014-2015
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 $11.00. Please make checks payable to Timber Creek PTA
Number of memberships purchased:_______ x $11.00 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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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:
points4tigers@verizon.net
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
Wed 5/7/2014
During Lunches
Visit the Chick-fil-A on FM
407
5/15/2014
Join us at InterSkate Roller
Rink
Friday 4/4/2014
6-9pm
Join us at Potbelly in the
Shops of Highland Village
See Ya Next Year!!
Use your Kroger card or Tom Thumb Reward
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

21. April 2014
M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I
1
Staar Test
2
Staar Test
3 4 Skate Night
6-9pm
School Spirit Day
Wear a TCE Tiger
Shirt
7 8 9
Staff Treat
Day
10
Gen PTA Meeting
and Kindergar-
ten performance
3rd Grade Field
Trip
11
School Spirit Day
Wear a TCE Tiger
Shirt
14 15 16 17
No School
18
No School
21 22
Staar Test
23
Staar Test
24 25
School Spirit Day
Wear a TCE Tiger
Shirt
28 29 30
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