Timber Ridge News
September, 2025
PTO Corner
The PTO was excited to put together our first Cold and Flu Drive with the help of Lowe's of Arlington Heights and Mini of Glencoe. We were able to provide families with antibacterial and cleaning products to help prevent germs as the kids go back to school.
We are currently collecting gently used Halloween costumes in all sizes. They can be dropped off or sent with your child to Timber Ridge, addressed to Nurse Geri.
We are also excited to partner with Prospect High School's Scrubs Club this year! The Scrubs Club will help us collect items we need for the school.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Literacy Night on 10/23!
Our email address is timberridgepto@nsseo.com and don't forget to like us on Facebook!
We are always looking for new members to join us! If you have questions or would like to join, please email us at timberridgepto@nsseo.org.
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Together we make a difference!
September Focus
Our focus for this month has been on preparing for the year ahead, from making sure they are eating healthy snacks to learning positive work habits to participating in our annual drills. Our work is to help our students find healthy structures and routines that will help them achieve their goals they set for themselves at the start of the year! We also want to establish strong communication with families as we partner together to help our students apply what they learn at school to their home lives!
Timber Ridge Events
This past month, we have enjoyed seeing students engage in after school activities in a variety of clubs, we have been proud of their efforts during our safety drills, and we have been excited about our first trips to Sunrise Lake Outdoor Education Center!
Focus on Attendance
🏨Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early
Did You Know? ✅
Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
Missing 10% or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read.
Students can still fall behind if they miss just 1 or 2 days every few weeks.
Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
Here Are Some Tips to Help Your Child Healthy And In School!
Nutrition, Sleep, and Exercise 🥦🛌🏃🏻♀️
Ensure your child eats a good breakfast every morning.
Maintain a regular bedtime and morning routine.
Keep screens out of the bedroom and limit use prior to bedtime.
Encourage your child to stay active for at least 60 minutes a day.
Overall, for the month of September, Timber Ridge had 90% in attendance!
Shoutout to Ms. Roscoe’s room for having 97% attendance for the month!
PBIS Positive Behavior Newsletter - October Edition
Celebrating Student Success!
We are thrilled to share the exciting positive behavior incentives that took place last month! Our students continue to demonstrate outstanding behavior, and we love finding creative ways to celebrate their achievements.
Level 2 Incentive: Spooktacular Bingo Fun!
Our Level 2 students, who consistently met their behavior goals, were treated to a special Halloween-themed Bingo event!
Prizes Galore: Every single student was a winner! All participants earned full stamp cards to redeem for rewards.
Sweet Success: Of course, it wouldn't be Halloween without treats! Students also took home a selection of yummy candy.
It was a morning filled with fun, friendly competition, and positive reinforcement!
Level 3 & 4 Incentive: Movie Day Treat!
Students who achieved Level 3 and Level 4 earned a relaxing and entertaining movie experience!
The Feature Presentation: Students enjoyed watching the animated hit, 'Hotel Transylvania', in the multipurpose room.
Classic Snack: No movie is complete without popcorn! Everyone received delicious, buttery popcorn to enjoy during the film.
Keep Up the Great Work!
A huge shout-out to all our students and staff for making our school a positive and supportive learning environment. Let's continue to work together and look forward to the next round of exciting PBIS incentives!
Flag Football
The Timber Ridge Wolves are midway through their flag football season! While their current record sits at 1–2, the team has been making tremendous strides in their understanding of the game. Just as important, the Wolves continue to demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship—win or lose, they’ve represented Timber Ridge with pride and respect.
As flag football winds down in the coming weeks, excitement is already building for the start of our CAAEL soccer season, which will kick off shortly after the final whistle of football. Go Wolves!
NURSE'S NOTES
Health Office Reminders
We are often asked about when to keep your child home from school.
Keep your child home if they have:
A temperature above 100°F and/or Vomiting and/or diarrhea
Students must be symptom-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
Please report absences promptly to the school office. A doctor’s note may be required for extended absences.
If your child’s health changes:
Please let the nurse’s office know updated health, medications, or allergy information.
