Brain Matter Presentation

5th graders are participating in a presentation from South Metro Fire Rescue Authority called Brain Matters.  Colleen Potton, Life Safety Educator, shared information about the different parts of the brain, traumatic brain injuries, and what happens during the teenage years when the brain and body are experiencing growth.

2nd Grade My Plate Placemats

Second graders are working on placemats as part of their nutrition unit.  A completed placemat will show the 5 food groups, and examples of foods from each of the food groups.  The placemats will be laminated, and students will be able to use them at home.  

CPR with 5th Grade at TTE

With the help of our school nurse, Peggy Brown, 5th Grade classes at TTE are receiving an introductory lesson in CPR.  Students practice chest compressions and rescue breathing on Annie dolls that Mrs. Brown provides.  In addition, students are shown the school's AED (automated external defibrillator), and given information about using the AED for emergencies.

Free Coldstone Coupons

The Great Colorado Fire Drill is a program that the South Metro Fire Rescue has developed to encourage families to create fire escape plans and participate in home fire drills. Follow these simple instructions to receive coupons for a free ice cream to all family members under the age of 12.

Colorado Proud School Meal Day

September 30, 2015 is Colorado Proud School Meal Day.  This is a special day that celebrates the Colorado harvest.  The school cafeteria will be serving Colorado produce and food products. The menu includes Colorado Chicken Taco Bowl with romaine lettuce, baby carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, corn salsa, charro beans, peaches and watermelon.   If your child brings their lunch from home, help us celebrate by packing a Colorado product.  Eat healthy and be Colorado proud!

Fire Safety with Third Grade

Ms. King’s 3rd grade students participated in a fire safety presentation sponsored by the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority.  Colleen Potton, Life Safety Educator, shared information with students about the importance of creating a fire escape plan, practicing the escape route, and designating a meeting place outside the home to make sure everyone has made it out safely.  Children, aged 12 and below have the opportunity for free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery once their family has created a plan, practiced the plan, taken a photo at the designated meeting spot, and emailed the photo to Colleen.  Colleen provided instructions to all students.  Thanks to all students for participating.  They were an excellent audience! All third graders at TTE will have the chance to hear Colleen's presentation.

7 Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Getting a healthy start to your day is important.  In general, kids who eat a healthy breakfast have more energy, do better in school, and eat healthier throughout the rest of the day. Check out the healthy breakfast ideas from the Fruits and Veggies-More Matters website.

Cover Your Cough!

First graders at TTE copied a poem and created a poster showing the importance of covering your cough and sneeze to prevent others from getting sick.

March is National Nutrition Month

Check out the Department of Agriculture's "What's Cooking!" webpage.  Here's the link.

Jump Rope For Heart at TTE- Update

Students at TTE have been jumping rope to raise money for the American Heart Association.  To date, students at TTE have raised over $3000!

Our grade level events have been very successful and fun for the students.  This week and next, our K-3 events will take place, and we can't wait to see the enthusiasm this young group of jumpers will bring to the gym!

It's nice to see all the students wearing their "thank you" ducks and lanyards on our Duck Fridays. Thank you to Mrs. Petrosky for organizing, sorting and delivering ducks to teacher mailboxes.

Thank you to Mrs. Halvas for sharing her personal story to all of our students during our jump roping events.  Your message is important for our students to hear!

Jump Rope For Heart

As part of the Timber Trail WOLF theme "community", the Specials’ Team is working with the American Heart Association to raise money during their annual fundraising event, Jump Rope For Heart.  The money raised helps support cardiovascular research and helps teach students the importance of developing heart-healthy habits.

Our kick off event is this Friday, Jan. 9, during Specials.

Students will receive an information letter for parents and a collection packet.

All students will Jump Rope For Heart during WOLF time:

5th Grade January 22

4th Grade January 27

3rd Grade January 29

2nd Grade February 3

1st Grade February 5

Kindies February 10

As an incentive, the class that raises the most money will have a celebration day in the gym with all Specials teachers from 2:50-3:20 on February 20th.