Parent Information
School Vision Statement
Timber Lane Elementary School is committed to increasing the emotional well-being and academic achievement of all students through the inclusive school model. Timber Lane views its diversity as a unique opportunity and strength that enriches and broadens the educational experiences of all learners.
School Mission Statement
The Timber Lane community believes in creating a safe environment that fosters respect and responsibility amongst all students so that every child can reach their fullest potential.Timber Lane's School Improvement Plan
Timber Lane's School/Home Compact
School Hours
Monday: 8:45 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday: 8:45 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.
Office hours 8:30-4:00
Parents should report student absences and tardies by calling the attendance telephone number (703-206-5300) and leaving a message. This phone answering service is available 24 hours a day.
School Closing Information / FCPS Emergency Announcements
There are several ways to determine if FCPS schools/facilities are closed:
1. Listen to your local television and radio stations for information regarding the cancellation of community activities at FCPS sites.
2. FCPS cable channel 21 on Cox cable.
3. FCPS website: www.fcps.edu and refer to the Emergency Announcements .
It is also recommended that you register through the FCPS " Keep In Touch " program to receive school closing announcements via email)
School-Age Child Care Services (SACC)
SACC provides care between 7:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. during two daily sessions at Timber Lane Elementary: Before School and After School. Full day care is offered during the winter, spring, and summer breaks at consolidated sites as well during Teacher Workdays at Timber Lane Elementary School.
SACC centers serve 60-65 children during the school year with one teacher for every 15 children in the After School session.
For more information, please call SACC Registration at
(703) 206-5360 or visit the SACC web site.
Title I
Title I is a federal program that serves schools throughout the United States. The Title Iprogram provides extra help to students to assist them in meeting state and local education standards.
Click here for more information about the Title I program at Timber Lane.
Parent Liaison
Juanita Baptiste is the parent liaison at Timber Lane. She serves as a communications link between the school and Spanish speaking parents. Juanita arranges and translates parent-teacher conferences and translates during school activities, such as coffee nights with our principal, Family Soccer Night, Back-to-School Night, and Family Literacy Night. She shares information about the resources available from our community, such as health insurance, food, clothing, shelters, family therapy, English classes, computer classes, Head Start, and SACC. Juanita can assist parents in completing school forms for lunch, summer school, intersession, and SACC, and can help solve problems that affect their child's education.
Juanita's goal is to give the very best of herself, so every parent who comes to her clearly understands Timber Lane procedures. She is committed to meeting the needs of Timber Lane's Spanish speaking families.
Juanita can be reached at 703 206-5308 or by emailing jbaptiste@fcps.edu
Other Information
Special Programs at Timber Lane