Membership Meeting October 10 on Teams

You are invited to attend our first TMS PTSA Membership Meeting of the year. It will be on Teams and will begin at 6:30 PM. The meeting link is on THIS PAGE All are welcome to attend and learn about PTSA happenings, but only members can vote on PTSA business. Meeting documents are available HERE for members. We hope to see you on Tuesday! ... read full article

Timberline PTSA Board

Want to be more involved in your students’ middle school experience and an active supporter of the TMS community? Consider j oining the Timberline PTSA Board! The Nominating Committee is looking to fill PTSA roles for the 2024-25 school year. No experience necessary! Nominate yourself or someone else you think would be a good fit: https://forms.office.com/r/5qVnQL37jn Have questions or want more info? Email: [email protected]   All nominations and inquiries are confidential.   ... read full article

HIGH SCHOOL INFO NIGHT

One of the best ways to learn about a school is to talk with students who go there. On Tuesday, January 30, 7-8 PM, The Timberline PTSA is hosting an informal online information night for students and parents entering Redmond High School next year. We will start with a short presentation and then have a Q&A session. Our panel of current RHS students and parents will do their best to answer your questions and help you feel prepared for 9th grade.   Join here: Teams Meeting Link   ... read full article

We Want To Hear From You!

Your TMS PTSA values your opinions and would like your input on how we can best serve you and your family. Please take a few minutes to fill out this short survey and share your thoughts with us. Students are also invited to participate in the survey! ... read full article

High School Info Night - Thank You!

Thank you, 8th grade students and families, for joining us for our informal High School Info Night! There were a lot of great questions, and we hope you were able to get the information you were looking for.  A BIG THANK YOU to our AMAZING student panel – Gavin W, Maile M and Timothy J who graciously spent their night answering many questions and sharing their high school experience with our families! This night couldn’t have happened without these wonderful student volunteers! ... read full article

Game Night!!!!

Join fellow Timberline families for a fun evening of game-playing together on Tuesday October 17th from 6:30-8:00pm. We'll have three different types of activities: Stations for group social games that we can play together - Bingo, Charades, Pictionary, and Heads-up Bring your family's favorite board game if you'd like. This is an opportunity to make new friends and learn new games. Or if you prefer you can stick to playing an old favorite with your own family - the choice is yours! Whether you feel like Go Fish, Crazy Eights, or Bridge, we've got you covered in the Wolf Den ... read full article

PTSA Award Nominations

Do you know a TMS staff member or volunteer who has gone above and beyond to enrich our school community? Please tell us about them! Each year, your Timberline Middle PTSA recognizes individuals who have given extraordinary service to our school, our organization, our community, and our students. These awards are the National PTA Golden Acorn Award, the Timberline PTSA Emerald Timberwolf Award, the Outstanding Educator Award. Use this form to nominate individuals that you would like us to consider for these awards. It is fine to leave some sections blank - you do not have to nominate someone for ... read full article

You Are Invited - Membership Meeting Tues April 30th

Please join us on-line via Teams for our April General Membership Meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm and shouldn't be longer than an hour. We plan to elect next year's PTSA Board of Directors, vote on updates to our Standing Rules, and present the findings of the Mid-Year Financial Review. Everyone is welcome, but only PTSA members may vote. The meeting link will be posted here on the day of the meeting. Hope to see you there! ... read full article

2024-25 Board Nominations

The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the following candidates for next year's Board of Directors: President: Judy Kaethler Secretary: Monica Lombana Co - Treasurer: Anita Yee & Radha Arora VP Communications: Shannan Schumacher VP Programs: Heather Wong VP Volunteers: Kim Stengel VP Ways and Means: OPEN VP FACE: Frida Ternstrom VP Advocacy: Farah Abbasi Elections will take place during our General Membership Meeting, Tuesday April 30th @ 6:30pm ... read full article

International Women's Day

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Celebrating Excellence: Judy Kaethler Honored with 'Outstanding Service Award'

We are thrilled to announce that Judy Kaethler, the esteemed President of TMS PTSA, has been awarded the prestigious 'Outstanding Service Award'! This recognition is a testament to Judy's unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions to our community and schools. Judy's leadership and commitment have played a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of education and fostering a sense of belonging within our community. Her passion for making a difference shines through in every endeavor she undertakes. As we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Judy, we also express our profound gratitude for her remarkable service. Her selfless efforts have touched countless ... read full article

Reminders

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Validating emotions

Unlock the key to nurturing your child's emotional well-being in our upcoming webinar, where we delve into why validating your kids' emotions is essential and provide expert guidance on mastering this crucial parenting skill. ... read full article

National PTA Reflections Student Arts Showcase

Do you want to learn from other Reflections student artists? Tune in for National PTA’s virtual 2024 Reflections Student Arts Showcase on National PTA’s YouTube Channel Jan. 31 at 4PM (PT)! You’ll get to hear from a selection of student artists and learn about their national award-winning art from the 2022-2023 “Show Your Voice!” Reflections program. RSVP here: https://npta.informz.net/NPTA/pages/2024_Reflections_Showcase ... read full article

MLK Day of Service

FIFTH ANNUAL TMS MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE January 15, 2024 will mark Timberline’s fifth annual MLK Day ON, Not a Day Off Day of Service. Together we will work together to improve the lives of others, build community, and learn about important local and global issues. This event is free and open to Timberline students and their families. We will be working on several projects and participants will have the opportunity to choose which projects to work on. Cutoff for SIGN UPS  is January 10. Pre-registration is required so we can be sure to have enough project materials on ... read full article

December PTSA Membership Meeting

We' hope you'll join us at our next PTSA General Membership Meeting. It will be held Tuesday December 12th at 6:30 PM on Teams. The link and meeting documents will be posted HERE closer to the meeting. We'll get a school update from our Principal, Ms. Spier, report on the grants that were approved for our school, elect a Nominating Committee, and take a look at some potential budget adjustments. We'll keep it short and informative! All are welcome to attend, but you must be a PTSA member to vote. ... read full article

December Staff Appreciation

Calling all bakers! Let's send off the staff into the winter break with some holiday cheer! We would like to provide homemade baked treats for the staff to show our appreciation. This is a great way to get your kids involved too!  Please have your items dropped off by  9:30am on December 11.  Please put your baked items in a disposable type container. Sign up HERE ... read full article

Reflections Program 2023-2024

Thank you TMS students for participating in 2023-2024 National PTA Reflections Art Program! TMS students created and submitted original works of art in the medium of their choice in visual arts, music composition, photography, and literature categories, reflecting on a specific theme " I am Hopeful Because..." Congratulations to Emma F., Satvik S., Keshav I., Nadeen B., Nylah B., Vedika D., Vivaan D. whose entries advanced to the next level of judging at Lake Washington PTSA Council.  Their artworks will be displayed at LWSD Resource Center on   January 19, 2024.  ... read full article

Community Volunteering Opportunity - Nov 29

We hope your family can join us for a fun and meaningful community volunteer project. Pantry Packs is a program of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation that provides weekend food for students in our district who are experiencing food insecurity. On November 29 at 6-8pm, we are organizing a Pantry Packs volunteer event. Come to their warehouse in Redmond to join fellow TMS families and staff to sort food donations and pack Pantry Packs for students. On the Wednesday after Thanksgiving, after a long weekend reflecting on the things we are grateful for, let’s spend some time together doing something ... read full article

Reflections Entries Due Nov 1

The Reflections program welcomes all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. A student may submit an entry in any of the six categories. Read more about Reflections HERE Submissions are due November 1, so get creating!   ... read full article

Timberwolf Commute Challenge

Timberline PTSA is challenging our community to reduce the number of vehicles on the road during school commute times. All participating students & families will have a chance to win prizes while doing a good deed for the planet and our community. Timmy the Timberwolf and his friends are finding ways get to school in environmentally-friendly ways. He and the Ella Baker Bear, Wilder Wolf, and Rosa Parks Puma are going to try out carpooling, walking, biking, and bussing too. Will you join them?  Timmy carpooling with his friends For more information about how to join this challenge and have ... read full article

Redmond Ridge Construction Update

Redmond Ridge Roundabout Project details   Project Timeline Mobilization of equipment: Week of Sept. 11 (unsure of specific dates because they are finishing up work on another project) Construction begins: As early as Sept. 13 or during the week of Sept. 18. (We will know more on Monday, Sept. 11). Full intersection closure for 14 days in a row: Middle or late October through early November (dates are not yet determined. The 14 days are calendar days, crews will work on nights and weekends as needed to avoid an extension. Project completion: Late fall 2023 (Late November or December)   ... read full article

2023 School Supply List

This year's school supply list has been published! VIEW ON-LINE ... read full article

Join Events Committee

Interested in becoming more involved at TMS? We would love your help! Join the Events Committee and help plan exciting events and memorable experiences for our students and the community! If you are interested in joining, please send an email to  [email protected]  and introduce yourself. Looking forward to hearing from you! ... read full article

Snack Food Drive

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Tesla STEM High School - IMAGINE (I’m A Girl in Engineering) Club.

Event registration link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=P2fUH5bfIUaGOKHYjEyF18wFrz70sVRAplfJ5sKYij1UMldaS01KS1UxWTJMWUkzN1JBMzczSUNWMy4u ... read full article

Welcome Back

Welcome Timberwolves! Complete the Back-to-School checklist below and be ready for the year!   Become a 2023 member of the Timberline Middle PTSA & support our Fundraising efforts  -  JOIN Keep up with happenings at TMS via the Timberline Times weekly newsletter -  SIGN UP Follow us on Facebook to stay connected -  FOLLOW Join the Parents' Group of Facebook - JOIN ... read full article