• School Phone Number: Our school's phone number has changed. Please use the number 443-809-1714 to contact our school directly.
• Lost and Found - Parents and caregivers, please have your students check the "Lost and Found" rack in the cafeteria for any missing clothing items.
• MAP Testing - I want to give kudos to our students for doing their best on the MAP assessment. Reports of your child's performance will be sent home soon.

February:

• February 7th- 100th Day of School
• February 9th - Schools Closed for Students (Teacher Professional Development Day)
• February 19th - Schools Closed (President's Day)

March:

• March 6th- Picture Day (Individual and Class)
• March 4th-8th- Book Fair (During the School Day)
• March 6th- Family Shopping Night @5p-8p
• March 25th- April 1st- Spring Break

• 100th Day of School- Dress like you're 100 years old.
• Valentine's Day- For those who celebrate wear red, pink, or hearts. (we are not allowed to distribute candy at school)
• Timber Grove Tuesdays - Wear green or TGES gear on Tuesdays.
• Favorite Sports Team Fridays - Wear jerseys, gear, or colors to cheer on your favorite sports team.

If schools close early, open late, or are closed please do not call the school! We need to keep our phone lines available for emergencies. Call the BCPS Information Line at 443-809-5555. Listen to announcements made on the radio, TV, and other social media outlets.

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Parents can make reading more motivating by letting children choose books and making reading a memorable family event. Here are some tips for getting started!

• Let kids pick out their own books at the library or bookstore.
• Set goals and reward reading.
• Let your kids see you read - maybe the newspaper over a morning coffee, a magazine from the rack in the doctor's office waiting room, or a paperback stuck into your purse or pocket.
• Make reading together fun and memorable by using different voices or using sound effects and motions.
• Create loving associations with books and reading. Reading together is a time for closeness and cuddling!

Please click the links below for additional tips and suggestions for reading with students at home.

Please note, you will need dice or a dice app for your phone –

Roll the dice as each number you could roll has a corresponding physical activity.

You can have students use the cards to identify a healthy habit or habits they want to commit to and track. Additional healthy habits bingo cards are available online.

Practice healthy eating habits using this app and website.

• Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold)

• Use soap and lather up for about 20 seconds.

• Make sure you get in between your fingers, on the backs of hands, and under the nails where germs like to hang out.

• Rinse and dry well with a clean towel.

• Mójese las manos con agua corriente limpia (tibia o fría)

• Use jabón y haga espuma durante unos 20 segundos.

• Asegúrese de meterse entre los dedos, en el dorso de las manos y debajo de las uñas, donde les gusta quedarse a los gérmenes

• Enjuague y seque bien con una toalla limpia.

1. Cover coughs and sneezes.

2. Wash hands frequently.

3. Keep their hands away from their faces.

4. Keep hands, pens, and pencils out of their mouths.

5. Stay home when you are sick!

1. Cubrirse al toser y estornudar

2. Lávese las manos con frecuencia

3. Mantenga sus manos alejadas de sus caras.

4. Mantenga las manos, bolígrafos y lápices fuera de la boca.

5. ¡Quédese en casa cuando esté enfermo!

1. Demonstrate healthy habits at home.

2. Have your child get plenty of sleep.

3. Help prevent flu infections by getting flu shots for your children and teens.

4. Change out your child’s back-up clothing at school. Be sure clothing is appropriate for wintry weather!

5. Keep your children home when they are sick. Students who have a fever, feel nauseated, are vomiting, or have diarrhea should stay home.

1. Demostrar hábitos saludables en casa.

2. Haga que su hijo duerma lo suficiente.

3. Ayude a prevenir las infecciones por gripe vacunando a sus niños y adolescentes contra la gripe.

4. Cambie la ropa de repuesto de su hijo en la escuela. ¡Asegúrese de que la ropa sea apropiada para el clima invernal!

5. Mantenga a sus hijos en casa cuando estén enfermos. Los estudiantes que tengan fiebre, náuseas, vómitos o diarrea deben quedarse en casa.

Please join us for our annual Family Prom Night:

• Date: March 9th
• Time: 5p-8p
• Location: Franklin High School Cafeteria
• Theme: Candy Land
• Tickets go on sale Mid-February

Volunteers are needed to support with our annual Book Fair on the following dates:

• March 4th-8th- During the School Day
• March 6th @5p-8pm- Family Shopping Night

PTO Meeting on February 20th 6:00-7:15p

Co-Presidents: Shirelle Jones and Danielle Jorden-Ellis

Treasurer: Rae Bernard

Secretary: Stacie Mendoza

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All potential volunteers must complete the BCPS Volunteer Application and participate in an orientation/training session annually, beginning on July 1st. All volunteer training expired on June 30th.

Complete the BCPS Volunteer Application. Complete and save a copy to your computer or device. This application is not submitted automatically. You will need to provide a copy to Stephanie Blockston, our school-based coordinator, either by email or by providing a hard copy.

Applications are also available in the following languages: Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, French, Nepali, Russian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba

Complete the online Volunteer Orientation training. The training is available in English and Spanish. Once the user has logged in, language selection is at the top right next to the profile picture.

• New Users
• Returning Users

If you have completed training in the past but don't remember your login information, please email Stephanie Blockston, our school's volunteer coordinator, for assistance in recovery.

Once you've completed the training you will be provided with a certificate. Please save a copy (electronic or printed) for your records.

Send your certificate and application to Stephanie Blockston, our volunteer coordinator. She will work with you to find the perfect placement!

Caliday partners with our school to provide a fun before and after care experience inside of the school building.

Visit www.caliday.org to learn more and enroll!

Email: pdctimbergrove@caliday.org

Join Your Caliday Community Facebook Page

The BCPS Parent University offers resources, videos, workshops, and system updates to support the needs of your family.

Check out the Parent University website's Resource Library for information on academics, college & career, community resources, English Language Learners, health & safety, leadership & advocacy, mental health, personal growth, special education, virtual calming room, and when school is out.

Follow Parent University on Social Media! We are @BCPSParentU on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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