TTE News - September 25, 2026

Timber Trail Elementary Website

https://dcsdtte.ss14.sharpschool.com/

Timber Trail PTO Website

PTO Website

Upcoming Events

September

28th - Spirit Week (see details below)

October

3rd - Adaptive Field Day
5th - 5th Grade Field Day (am)
5th -9th - Conference Week
6th - Ladies Mahjong Night (see details below)
7th - Walk or Roll to School Day
12th-16th - Fall Break - NO SCHOOL
19th - PTO Meeting (all welcome) 9:00; Cafeteria
23rd - Picture Re-take Day

TIMBER TROT RECAP

What a day! The dust has settled, the sneakers are resting, and our hearts (and energy tanks!) are completely full.

Thanks to your incredible enthusiasm, generous donations, and unbeatable cheering skills, our Timber Trot was an absolute blast! Seeing our students cross the finish line with huge smiles, sweaty foreheads, and bright red cheeks made every single lap worth it.

Because of your amazing support, we didn't just meet our goals—we ran right past them! Together, as of this morning we raised over $50,200.00 for the Curriculum needs for the staff and students.

A massive shout-out to:

Our Student Runners: Who gave 110% and showed us all what true determination looks like (even if a few laps were more of a dramatic dance-walk).
Our PTO and Volunteers: Who organized the event, counted laps, tied countless shoelaces, and cheered until their voices were completely gone.
Our Families and Community: Who showed up for our kids and invested in our school’s future.

We are so lucky to have a community that shows up, high-fives hard, and cheers even louder. Thank you for making this event unforgettable! Now, go put your feet up—you’ve earned it!

PARKING ISSUES / GUIDELINES

Please see this important letter from Dr. Thelen regarding our ongoing issues with parking needs and restrictions.

Thank you so much for following these guidelines.

SPIRIT WEEK - 9/28-10/2

Join us for some fun and dress the part!

MONDAY = Sports Day; Wear your favorite team’s jersey, sport a hat, or dress up in athletic gear to show off your active side!

TUESDAY = Pajama Day; Roll out of bed and head to school in your

favorite comfy, cozy, school-appropriate pajamas!

WEDNESDAY = Wacky Wednesday; Get creative and silly with mismatched

socks, backward shirts, wild patterns, or wacky hair!

THURSDAY = Fall Into Reading; Snuggle up with a great book while wearing warm fall colors, flannel shirts, or cozy outfits!

FRIDAY = Future Friday; Dress for success or show off your dream career by dressing up as what you want to be when you grow up!

2027 APPLE AWARD NOMINATIONS: Open September 12 - October 26th!

Take a moment to recognize a DCSD staff member who goes above and beyond for students, brings innovation to their work, and makes a meaningful difference in our schools and community.

Know someone who deserves to be celebrated? Nominate them for an Apple Award! Let’s make sure the outstanding educators and staff who inspire, innovate, and make a difference get the recognition they deserve!

PTO ORGANIZED LADIES MAHJONG NIGHT - Tuesday 10/6

Join your friends and make some new ones! Enjoy a casual evening with other moms playing Mahjong and socializing.

Flyer with details

Link to register

WALK & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY - OCTOBER 7th

Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, October 7th, our District is encouraging all of our schools to participate in Walk & Roll to School Day! We want as much participation as possible!

This nationwide event is a fantastic way to encourage healthy habits, teach bike safety, build community, and help ease that morning car-line busyness. Did you know that school drop-off traffic accounts for up to 14% of all morning commute cars? Fewer cars in our parking lots means safer school zones and cleaner air right outside our front doors.

Beyond traffic, physical activity before the bell helps our students burn off morning jitters, improves focus, and sets them up to walk into classrooms ready to learn. It’s also the perfect opportunity to model and reinforce lifelong safety skills—like proper helmet fit, staying on sidewalks, and using crosswalks carefully. Teaching these habits ensures our students stay safe on their commute all year long.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

Spanish Enrichment - 9/28- Mondays after school Flyer

Coding and Game Design - Thursdays after school beginning 10/22 Flyer

Stacking Club - New Sessions begins 10/28 - Wednesdays after school Flyer (Deadline to register 10/21)

Road to the Rockies Reading Program

Get ready to fuel up and hit the Road to the Rockies reading challenge! 🏔️📚

Whether your reader devours a chapter a day or crushes an entire series over the weekend, every single minute counts toward epic classroom bragging rights and awesome monthly loot. Plus, sticking with us on the trail puts them in the running for the end-of-year Grand Prize! 🎁

Please see this link for the Reading Logs. September's log will be due the first week of October.

Please have your student write their first and last name on the top. Thank you!

Bus Route Cancellations

There is a rolling cancellation schedule to accommodate all of DCSD. Please note these in your calendars and arrange for your child's change in transportation if affected.

Bus Route Cancellations the week of September 9/28-10/2; No Cancellations

Bus Route Cancellations the week of October 5-9; Routes 231, 235, and 240

Schedule for the year (up to the dates provided by DCSD)

DCSD Transportation Site Details regarding this process linked here.

Counselor's Corner

My name is Luann Kenfield and I am excited to be working with the TTE staff and community. Please see the link to the Counselor’s Corner here for information about this year’s school counseling program at Timber Trail. I will update families with resources in the community and weekly newsletters to keep you in the loop about our school counseling program.

If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to discuss your student with me, please feel free to reach out to me by either calling me at 303-387-5733 or emailing me at ljkenfield@dcsdk12.org.

RCHS HOMECOMING - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd

It's that time of year again for the Rock Canyon Feeder School Parade!! This year it is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30th.

This year our theme is "Hocochella" - a fun spin on music festivals around the world.

Monday, Sept. 28th - Powder Puff Flag Football - This year, all feeder schools to come watch the Powder Puff Flag Football games at Echo Park Stadium on Monday, September 28th at 6:00pm. Cost of entry is $5 per person.
Thursday, October 1st - Homecoming Parade starting from Redstone Elementary at 5:30pm. View the flyer here.
Friday, October 2nd - Homecoming Football Game at 7:00 pm vs Chatfield High School.

Show your Timberwolf Pride by joining in on the fun as a family and supporting our feeder High School.

BASE - BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL ENTERPRISE

Hello TTE Families,

My name is Matt LeClaire, and I'm the Before and After School Enrichment (B.A.S.E) Manager here at TTE. Please reach out if you have any questions. My email is mjleclaire@dcsdk12.org and our phone number is 303-387-5756.

Visit our website here.

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