Principals' Updates

Dear TLES Families,

What an incredible week it has been at TLES! As we approach the end of another successful school year, our school community has been filled with celebrations, learning, traditions, and opportunities to come together. We are so grateful for the many parents, caregivers, family members, and community partners who joined us throughout the week to support and celebrate our students.

This week, our students showcased their talents and learning in a variety of ways. We enjoyed a wonderful End-of-Year Chorus Concert, where our talented student performers shared the results of months of hard work and practice. We also celebrated the rich cultures and backgrounds that make TLES such a special place during our Family Heritage Night, which brought families together to share traditions, stories, food, and experiences from around the world.

We were honored to welcome graduating seniors from both Falls Church High School and McLean High School back to TLES for their annual Graduation Walks. Our students and staff cheered them on as they reflected on their educational journeys and inspired our current TLES students to dream big about their futures.

Another highlight of the week was our Celebration of Multilingual Learners who have reached the highest levels of English language proficiency. This achievement represents years of dedication, perseverance, and hard work from our students, families, and staff. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished.

Students also enjoyed a visit from the Fairfax County Public Library, helping foster a love of reading and encouraging summer learning opportunities. Additionally, our school community experienced an engaging and energetic Kankouran West African Dance & Music Assembly, where students learned about West African culture through music, storytelling, and dance.

Our youngest learners celebrated important milestones during our PreK End-of-Year Celebration, and we loved seeing the excitement and pride of students and families as they reflected on a year of tremendous growth.

We were also thrilled to receive a surprise visit from Altar'd State and In-Kind, who generously donated $20,000 to support TLES staff, students and classrooms. Their incredible generosity will help us continue providing meaningful learning experiences and resources for our students. We are deeply grateful for their investment in our school community.

We ended the week with our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students proudly shared their learning during their Portrait of a Graduate Presentations of Learning. These presentations highlighted not only academic growth, but also the communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical-thinking skills our students are developing as lifelong learners.

Weeks like this serve as a reminder of what makes TLES so special. Our school is strongest when students, staff, families, and community partners come together to support one another and celebrate learning. Thank you for your continued partnership, your presence at school events, and your unwavering support of our students.

As we enter the final days of the school year, we look forward to continuing to celebrate the accomplishments, growth, and successes of our TLES Tigers.

With gratitude,

Ben Chiet, Sarah Buchanan & Lindsay Duch

A generous donation from AdoptAClasroom.org in partnership with Altar'd State & In-Kind

Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27

FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days.

Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.

Timber Lane's Early Release Days will be:

September 30
November 18
January 13
April 7

Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.

Teachers talking to students in the school library

Our Multilingual students celebrating their success on the WIDA Assessment

Before Visiting TLES

Fairfax County has a new system in place for running quick background checks on all visitors and volunteers. Before coming to an event at Lemon Road, please be sure to:

1. Download the Raptor Safe App to your phone including scanning a copy of your photo ID (from home or in advance of the event)

2. Click the preregistration link or use the QR code specific to your event (from home prior to your arrival)

3. Arrive 15 minutes early to scan the new QR code to check in quickly in the main office and get the printed visitor sticker

4. Attend the event or volunteer

Thank you for helping us keep our students & staff safe. While this process is new, following the above directions will ensure you make it to your child's event on time.

Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.

Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.

Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.

Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.

Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.

Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay Connected

On Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.”

The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact Michelle Vasquez to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.

All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.

For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.