The Fall Festival at Timber Creek Elementary School will be held on Friday, October 4th from 5-8 PM. Activities will include dunk tank, pie throwing, inflatables, games, food and music. Volunteers are still needed and can sign up online. During Red Ribbon Week from October 21st-25th, there will be daily drug prevention activities for students and a school assembly on October 23rd. The 4th grade performance will be on October 24th. Teacher appreciation treats will be collected from PPCD, Pre-K and Kindergarten families on October 30th. The school encourages parents to join the PTA and follow the school on Facebook.

1. Can you feel the chill of fall in the air? This can only mean one thing! Fall Festival is almost here!
The Fall Festival is a wonderful night of family fun, Complete with Dunk Tank, Pie’s in the face and a DJ! If
you haven’t pre-ordered your food and wristbands you can do so at the door. And don’t forget PTA mem-
bers get a special perk card with wristband sale. There is still time to sign up and help with Fall Festival –
follow this link and sign up today. http://vols.pt/E4GnDd We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday
October 4th
from 5 – 8 p.m.
Calling all Dads, Uncles, Grandfathers of TCE children…… We will be launching W.A.T.C.H Dogs on Friday
October 4th
at the Fall Festival. TCE is initiating this program to help provide positive male role models on
campus. Please stop by the W.A.T.C.H Dogs booth and learn how you can help.
For those of you who ordered T-Shirts they are arriving in early October and will be sent home with your
student once they arrive.
Have you signed up to volunteer yet? Dayla Cox, our Volunteer coordinator can answer your questions.
You can reach her at tigerhelpers@verizon.net , or sign up on the general volunteer list by following this
link http://vols.pt/n9vzZ6
The week of October 21st
is Red Ribbon Week. This will be a fun packed, educational week on campus
with daily activities for your child. On Wednesday October 23rd
an educational school assembly will be
held for the children. Parents you are welcome to attend! 8:15 and 9:15 depending on the grade.
Also during Red Ribbon Week is the 4th
Grade performance. This will be held the evening of Thursday
October 24th
at 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss out on this once in a school year event!
Our first teacher treat day is Wednesday October 30th
. This is a special day in which treats can be sent to
the school for all the teachers to enjoy. For our first treat day we are asking the families of PPCD, Pre-K
and Kindergarten to send treats in. If you have questions about this please email us at tigerhelp-
ers@verizon.net.
If you have not joined PTA yet, please do so today. Your membership is a wonderful way to help all the
children of TCE by allowing for additional learning opportunities throughout the year. Thank you for all of
you who have joined already.
Have you “Liked” us on Facebook Yet? Please do so today…. https://www.facebook.com/
TimberCreekTigers
A special thank you to everyone who voted in the Target Money for Schools program… A simple click on
Facebook got TCE some money! So THANK YOU.
Michelle Hernandez
PTA President
kangaroojonesy@yahoo.com
September 2012Tiger Tails—Volume 1, Issue 1
Tiger Shop 2
Fall Festival
5-8 pm
4
Student Holiday 14
Red Ribbon Week 21-
25
Early Release 25
Teacher Treat Day 30
Dates to Remember
in October
2013-2014 School Year

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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
As the school year has gotten underway, it is becoming evident that our
students, parents, and staff are all working together to ensure a successful
year of learning for everyone! Teachers are planning learning activities that
challenge and excite the students. Parents are volunteering and students are
creating projects and using technology to demonstrate their learning. You can
almost feel the energy when you walk thru our school doors!
Good things are happening inside, however on the outside, there is a safety
concern. On September 1 of this year, House Bill 347 took effect in Texas. The
bill mandates that any wireless communication device may not be used while
operating a motor vehicle within a school crossing zone, or on the property of
a public or private elementary or middle school unless the vehicle is stopped
or the device is hands-free. This means that if you are not using a hands-free
device, you must stop and put your car in park if you are going to text, talk,
type, etc...on school grounds and in school zones. Please work with us to keep
school a safe place, inside and out.
Please stop in and say hello if you are on campus. Our Assistant Principal,
Mrs. Acosta and myself would love to meet you if we haven't already had the
pleasure!
Sincerely,
Dr. Sharon Heier
Proud Principal of Timber Creek Elementary
Sincerely,
Dr. Sharon Heier
Principal
Principal’s Corner

3. Timber Creek’s Fall Festival
This Friday
Friday•October 4th•5-8 PM
$20 Wristband gets you 3 hours of unlimited fun!!!
Silent Auction:
Try for a chance to put a pie in Dr. Heier or Mrs. Acosta's face, have lunch
with teachers, art lessons, jam session, pizza lunch with ice cream, go to the
movies with teachers, be the Principal for the day and much, much more!
$20 Wristband gets you 3 hours of unlimited fun!!!~~~
 Boogie Woogie Choo Choo
 Fun Games and prizes
 Inflatables
 cotton candy
 Popcorn
 sno-cones and ice cream
 Dunk Tank: take a turn and dunk one of your teachers
 DJ
 Pizza by the slice!!!!
ALL YOU CAN PLAY FOR 3-HOURS with a wristband!
Questions?? Want to help??
Michelle Hernandez-kangaroojonesy@yahoo.com
Lyndsay Roome-lyndsayroome@hotmail.com
Ashleigh Handley-ashhandley31@gmail.com

4. Take the Pledge Ribbon Pledge now and be a part
of the creation of a drug free America.
WHAT'S THE PLEDGE ABOUT?
1.As parents and citizens, we will talk to our
children and the children in our lives about the
dangers of drug abuse.
2.We will set clear rules for our children about
not using drugs.
3.We will set a good example for our children
by not using illegal drugs or medicine without
a prescription.
4.We will monitor our children's behavior and
enforce appropriate consequences, so that our
rules are respected.
We will encourage family and friends to follow
the same guidelines to keep children safe from
substance abuse.
I PLEDGE TO SET GUIDELINES TO HELP CHIL-
DREN GROW UP SAFE, HEALTHY AND DRUG-
FREE.
Monday - Shade
Out Drugs. Wear
your sunglasses.
Tuesday - Catch the
wave of…a Drug-
Free Life. Dress Ha-
waiian.
Wednesday - Team
Up Against Drugs.
Wear your favorite
sports jersey.
Thursday - I'm a
"Jean"-ius. I Am
Drug-Free. Dress in
all denim (Canadian
Tuxedo).
Friday - I Pledge To
Be Drug-Free. In
honor of Red Rib-
bon Week wear
RED.

5. Teacher Treat Day
October 30th
, 2013
Hosted by: PPCD, Kindergarten, and 1st
Grade
Please send some yummy goodies to show our teachers we are
thinking of them and appreciate all they do!
Treat ideas:
Chips, dips, veggie/fruit platters, cookies, homemade treats
(Don’t forget to send in the recipe!!)
Please send your items on the morning of the 30th
. The treats will be set
up in the teacher’s lounge for the teachers to snack on during the day.
Write Child’s Name/Teacher on all dishes to be returned.

6. Timber Creek Elementary
Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ City: _______________________________
Zip: ___________________ Home Phone: _____________________________________
Cell Phone: ______________________ Work Phone: __________________________
Place of Employment: ___________________________
Do they offer paid Community Service hours? Yes or No
Would your employer consider being a funding partner for the school or the WATCH D.O.G.S.®
Program? Yes or No
If yes, whom should the coordinator contact? __________________________________
Student’s Name(s):
_____________________________________ ___________________________________
Homeroom Teacher(s):
_______________________­­­­­__________ ________________________________
_____________________________________________ ____________________
(Signature) (Date)
Please return this form to one of the following locations:
Scan and email to (Darlene Fields - fieldsJ@lisd.net )
Drop the form off at the office or with your student’s teacher.
If you have questions, please contact (Darlene Fields 972-350-1306 fieldsJ@lisd.net)

7. Seeking Volunteers
for our Book Fair!
Dear Timber Creek Parents and Families,
The Scholastic Book Fair® will be at our school November 11-15 and special Family Events are
scheduled for November 13 and November 14.
The exciting theme for our fall 2013 Book Fair is Reading Oasis: A Cool Place to Discover Hot Books!
Our Book Fair will be a journey back to Ancient Egypt overflowing with hundreds of book treasures
just waiting to be discovered. We hope you will share your talents and join us as we help students
discover the power of reading.
If you have some time to help us plan or conduct our next Book Fair, please complete the form below,
circle the areas where you would like to help out, and return it to school with your child. Or, if you
would prefer, you may contact me directly at mom2katie820@verizon.net with Book Fair as the sub­
ject line and let me know how you’d like to help! With your assistance, we can help foster a love of
reading in our kids that will last a lifetime!
Sincerely,
Angela Holcomb
Book Fair Chairperson
#
Sign me up to help at the Book Fair!
Name Telephone
E-mail
I have circled areas where I’d like to help out:
• Setting up the Fair/Decorating
• Securing community sponsors
• Assisting students during their Preview/Purchase times
• Donating items for Wednesday Breakfast with Books
• Packing up the Fair

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Timber Creek T-shirt Order
Get your Timber Creek Spirit Shirt now and support PTA programs for the whole year!
Student Name _________________________________________________________________
Grade________________ Teacher ________________________________________________
New
Design!
Please make checks payable to Timber Creek PTA.
STUDENT
ORANGE
T-SHIRT
Quantity
ADULT
CHARCOAL
T-SHIRT
Quantity Price Total
YS $12
YM $12
YL $12
AS AS $12
AM AM $12
AL $12
AXL $12
AXXL $12
Cash ________ Check #_______________ Amount _______________

9. Be Your Kid’s Biggest Fan!!! Join PTA!!!
2013-2014
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 $10.50. Please make checks payable to Timber Creek PTA
Number of memberships purchased:_______ x $10.50 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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 Being a member will give you access to special
PTA perks!
 Like a drink coupon for the Fall Festival with
wrist band pre-orders!
 Exclusive PTA School Directory!
 Special Discounts from these great sponsors!

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Get involved with TCE PTA and
Volunteer!!!
Whether your child is 5 or 18, it is never too late to get involved!
Volunteering at school is a great way to show your kids that their school and their edu-
cation is important!
Volunteering teaches by example that it is important to give back to the community.
Not only will Timber Creek reap the benefits of your involvement — you will, too! By in-
teracting with teachers and other parents, you'll gain a firsthand understanding of your
child's daily life. You will get to know the other children that surround your child every
day. You'll also tap into trends of school life that can help you communicate with your
kids as they grow.
And did you know volunteering with the PTA is FUN!?!! We help with exciting things like
the BOOK FAIR, FALL Festival, PARTIES, and Teacher treat days! We get into school areas
most parents don't get to see.
There are many ways YOU can volunteer! Various committees, Fall Fest, Tiger Shop, Li-
brary assistance, Book Fair, and our PTA bulletin board, just to name a few!
To sign up for our General Volunteer list, please go to our VolunteerSpot located online
at http://vols.pt/n9vzZ6 . Or use your phone and scan the code to sign up.
Thank you in advance for helping Timber Creek, our amazing teachers, and our wonder-
ful children out this 2013-14 school year! ~TCE PTA

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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
Wednesday 10/2 during
lunches
Visit the Chick-fil-A on FM
407
Stay Tuned !
Grab some Pizza at Pazzo
on Long Prairie
Stay Tuned!
Join us at Rosa’s Café on FM
407
Stay Tuned
Use your Tom Thumb Reward to
help support TCE!
Sign up your Tom Thumb card and
use it when you shop. To earn more
labels for education!!
http://go.gl/3hijou
Vote every 3 days via Facebook for Timber Creek Elemen-
tary. https://apps.facebook.com/
givewithtarget/school/27884
Use your Kroger card or Tom Thumb Re-
ward 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

18. October 2013
M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I
1 2
Tiger Shop
3 4 Fall Festival
School Spirit Day
Wear a TCE Tiger
Shirt
7 8 9 10 11
School Spirit Day
Wear a TCE Tiger
Shirt
14
Student Holiday/
Professional
Development
15 16 17 18
School Spirit Day
Wear a TCE Tiger
Shirt
21
Red Ribbon
Week
22
Red Ribbon
Week
23
Red Ribbon
Week
24
Red Ribbon
Week
25
Red Ribbon Week
Early Release
28 29 30
Teacher Treat Day
31
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