November Newsletter

Happy November TR Families 🤎🦃

We sure are moving and grooving this year and can't believe we are approaching the end of our first Trimester. October was full of learning, laughter, creativity, and all things fall at Timber Ridge! Our kindergarteners’ had their first field trip to visit the pumpkin patch while 3rd grade headed to the zoo! And we saw some FABULOUS costumes and creative dress up days during Red Ribbon Week. Our Tigers have sure been busy making special memories. Our hallways and classrooms have been filled with pumpkins, fall activities, and lots of creativity as students continue learning and growing. Students are also working on their narrative writing skills, using their imaginations to develop stories and bring their ideas to life!

A HUGE thank you to all the families who joined us for Parent PE Week! It was a tremendous success, and we loved seeing our students share these special moments with you. If you weren’t able to join us this time, don’t worry! We’ll have another opportunity during the spring semester.

As we move into November, we have so much to look forward to! We’ll celebrate our students’ hard work with our End of Trimester 1 Parade, honor our veterans during our Veterans Day celebration, and enjoy Thanksgiving Break. We also have two exciting opportunities for families to join the fun: PTA Bingo Night on 11/6 and our Parent Engagement Night on 11/19! You won’t want to miss it!

As we head into this season of gratitude, we are so thankful for our amazing students, supportive families, and dedicated staff who make Timber Ridge such a special place to learn and grow. Thank you for being part of our Tiger family!

With Tiger Pride from your Awesome Admin,

Mrs. Adams & Mrs. Johnson

Submit a picture of your family veteran or active duty service member here https://forms.gle/LZHUhjwvq3Zmz8UW9

Submissions close 11/4 at 4pm

If you plan to join us for our celebration, be sure to pre-register to avoid a line at the kiosk https://www.schoolsafeid.com/event/12480

Pre-registration link will close on 11/9 at 12:00pm

Our Timber Ridge Community Pantry is open year-round to support our families. If your family would like to contribute, we are accepting canned foods and non-perishable items. Please ensure all items are not expired. You can turn in your items in to the office. Ms. Irvin, our counselor, will ensure items are placed in the pantry in a timely matter.

The Pantry is available to any Timber Ridge family experiencing food insecurity. No forms or questions - take what you need. You can find our Pantry in the drive through line!

Did you order your Fall & Class pictures yet? Be sure to order them soon! Use the link to order online https://focused.pics/

For class photos:

• Order Online
• Group Fall Online Code: Last 4 digits of your student's ID and first initial of their first name (Ex: 1234m)

Thanksgiving Assistance

1. Thanksgiving Baskets-Restore Hope Ministries (918-582-5766)

They provide an abundance of traditional Thanksgiving basket items (including a whole turkey and 19 additional feast items). Details can be found at Restore Hope Ministries.

Please see the below time options to register for a Thanksgiving basket. Registration times at our South location

6910 S 101st E Ave #150, Tulsa, OK 74133

Monday 11/2 from 9:30am – 1:00pm & 2:00pm –6:00pm

Tuesday 11/3 from 9:30am – 1:00pm & 2:00pm –6:00pm

Saturday 11/7 from 9:30am - 1:00pm

2. John 3:16 Mission

Packs traditional holiday meal boxes with items like pie fillings, stuffing, gravy, and canned goods. Visit John 3:16 Mission for updates.

3. Arms Around BA

Located at 700 W Ft Worth St, Broken Arrow, OK (Phone: 918-258-7714). They offer local groceries and holiday resource referrals for Tulsa County families - more info here Arms Around BA (Broken Arrow)

4. Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

Operation Turkey: Delivers hot meals, care packages, and clothing directly on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026) between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Meal requests can be submitted online through Operation Turkey Meal Request before the deadline on Friday, November 20, 2026 (or until capacity is reached).

Christmas Backpack Program

🎁 Timber Ridge Backpack Drive – We have 110 Tags that need to be claimed! 🎒

Our list has been checked twice, and now comes the fun part! So far, 114 tags have been claimed, and only 50 are left to fill!

If you’d like to fill a backpack for a student (or students) in the Timber Ridge community, please reach out to Mrs. Irvin to claim your tag.

You’ll need to:

1. Purchase a backpack 🎒
2. Fill it with gifts 🎁
3. Return it to the front office by December 11th

📧 Email: rirvin@baschools.org
📞 Phone: 918-505-5260
💬 Or send a message to Mrs. Irvin through Talking Points

Stop, Go, Tell

This month our students will learn how to identify unsafe situations and how to build the skills necessary to get help if someone breaks their personal boundaries. We teach children to identify safe adults (like caregivers, teachers, and authority figures) that they can talk to if they need help. These adults are their superheroes, but if something unsafe is happening, we teach children that they have the power to be a superhero, too! They learn how to speak out and seek help.

Winter Clothing

As the colder weather rolls in, we want to make sure all of our students have what they need to stay warm! ❄️🧤

If your student is in need of any winter wear, such as a coat, gloves, or hat, please send me a message. I would be happy to help get them what they need!

Stay warm! ❤️