March 2010
National Junior Honor Society
The Mayme Hause Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society held its induction earlier this month. Membership requires scholarship, citizenship, and leadership for qualifying 7th and 8th grade students. The new inductees are Ally Fripp, Lauren Hood, Haseeb Mahmood, Tripp Pratt, Eric Tam, Arslan Valimohamed, and Owen Withycombe. Congratulations to these students on such a tremendous achievement. The sponsor of the NJHS is Liz Jordan.
Beta Club News
The Timmerman School National Junior Beta Club will install eleven new members on Tuesday, March 16 at 9:00 am. This academic and service organization is in its eighth year at Timmerman. The officers are Jackson Gossett (President), Jacob Luksik (Vice-President), Brenna Lloyd (Secretary), Bailey Lee (Treasurer), and Patrick Lawson (Representative). The new members are Sarah Gill, Stella Gillard, Hannah Hammond, Jordan Herrmann, Sara Julia Hicks, Grace Mickle, Peyton Pratt, Trinity Scott, Megan Shultz, and Avory Snelgrove. Congratulations to all of our Beta Club members.
Achievement Testing in March
Achievement tests will be given March 18 through March 26. All students enrolled in grades 1-8 are required to take these tests. Testing will begin at 8:15 am on Thursday, March 18, and it is imperative that your child be on time every morning. Also, your child must have two # 2 pencils to use during the tests. Please see that your child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a good breakfast prior to coming to school each test day.
Father-Daughter Dance
The 5th annual Father-Daughter Dance will be Tuesday, March 23 at the NCO Club at Fort Jackson from 6:30 – 8:30. This is always a special night for dads and daughters. If Dad is not available, an uncle or friend will be just as special. Please return the bottom portion of the pink form attached to this newsletter. Remember to have your driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance to get onto Fort Jackson. Proper ID is required!
Re-Enrollment Reminder
Don’t forget that applications for the 2010-2011 school year are due by March 10th.
Family Guild Building Fund
We are officially kicking off the drive for a new multi-purpose building addition to Timmerman School. There is a definite need for indoor physical education programs, art and science instruction and displays, and an array of other functions and needs. Together we can make this building a reality. Every student from 3K-8th will benefit from this. Family Guild has raised $52,917.06 to date. We need to tap into all available resources. All donations are tax deductible as the Timmerman Family Guild has 501 (c) 3 status. Let’s get to work!
Spelling Team State Champs
Three in a Row!
Congratulations to the Timmerman Spelling Team for bringing home a state title for the third year in a row! Mr. Larry Watt, Executive Director of SCISA, made the presentation during an assembly. He told our students that this win was unprecedented in the history of SCISA. This dedicated group of spellers consisted of Ainsley Gossett, Neal Weaver and Nithin Saravanapandian (3rd Grade) , Cara Lawson and Flinn Christian (4th Grade), Jonathan Lovett and Hareem Mahmood (5th Grade), Hannan Mahmood and Evan Phillips (6th grade), Eboni Belton and Owen Withycombe (7th grade), Himabindu Vinnakota and Miriam Harrell (8th grade), Flinn, Evan, Eboni, Owen, Himabindu, and Miriam represented us in the state competition. We are extremely proud of all our spellers! Our team is sponsored by Mrs. Liz Jordan.
Digital Cameras Needed
If you have a digital camera that you could donate, we are trying to get a camera in each classroom so we can keep the web site updated with the most recent events and pictures. You will soon notice a new look on the Timmerman School web site.
Quiz Bowl Team 4th in State
The Timmerman Middle School Quiz Bowl Team, sponsored by Mr. Tom Fedricci, finished 4th in the state at a recent competition in Orangeburg. At the state championships, our team went head-to-head with Cardinal Newman and defeated them 255 to 125 to knock the Cardinals out of the competition. Also, it is important to note that there are over 100 schools in the South Carolina Independent School Association. Our team was named regional champions by defeating Wilson Hall earlier in February 150 - 110. Members of this outstanding quiz bowl team are Himabindu Vinnakota (captain), Max Ciarlone, Miriam Harrell, Arslan Valimohamed, Jackson Gossett, and Haseeb Mahmood. Congratulations on a great year!
Chili Cook-Off Results
The King of Chili is sixth grader Jada Craft-Hudgins! Her classic chili, made from a secret family recipe, was mild, yet spicy and loaded with beef and vegetables. She took home the championship trophy over fifteen other competitors featuring a wide variety of chili recipes including chicken chili. Second place went to Brandon Elkins. Approximately 100 chili lovers attended this very successful event and a good time was had by all. “Thank you” to Mr. Eric Leon of Eric’s San Jose’ on Garner’s Ferry Road who donated chips. Also, we want to thank Mr. John Williams for his delicious corn muffins and Mrs. Elkins for her “to die for” cornbread. Also, we would like to thank Mr. Robbie Braciszewski and our Student Council for organizing and sponsoring this Family Guild event.
Haiti Fundraiser Results
Two Timmerman students took it upon themselves to help the earthquake victims of Haiti. Aiya Al-Mogaber and Taylor Smith sponsored a fundraiser raffle that netted $601.80 to help individuals who had to have limbs amputated. We appreciate the unselfish efforts of our two fine students who put the needs of others above themselves. Also, we appreciated all of the members of the Timmerman community who participated in this raffle. The winner of the raffle was Jack Rentiers who is in Mrs. Sorrell’s 1st grade class.
Spring Ballet Performances
The Timmerman Youth Ballet will present Carnival of the Animals and Peter and the Wolf the weekend of April 30 – May 2. Children of all ages will love these performances. Please support our youth ballet.
Spotlight on Students
South Carolina Aquarium
Kyra Ostrovsky, a 6th grader, was recently accepted into the South Carolina Aquarium Shadow Program in Charleston, South Carolina. She was one of nine chosen in the state to participate. Kyra spent a day in Charleston at the aquarium working with various animals. Congratulations to Kyra on a job well done.
National Barrel Horse Association
Congratulations to Briar Gates, K-5 Mrs. Jones’ room, for being voted “Most Improved Rider” at the 2009 NBHA Awards Dinner. The NBHA is the largest barrel racing association in the world. This was Briar’s first year of competition, and he competed against ages 18 and under! Briar has been consistent enough this season to qualify for the Youth/Teen World Championship in Jackson, Mississippi in July of 2010. Briar now sports around with his big, shiny belt buckle. What a cowboy! Gotta love those horses, Briar!
Cookie Dough Sales and Gift Wrap
Congratulations to Hannah Jane Lucas, 2nd grade Harrison, as the highest seller of cookie dough. She sold $600 of cookie dough. Ashlyn McVey, 4K Causey, was second, selling $450 of cookie dough.
Congratulations to Brianna Robinson, 3K Hill, and Ashlyn McVey for selling $798.50 and $755.75 worth of gift wrap respectively. Thank you so much!
Our sincere appreciation to all parents who simply donated money to this cause, and especially to Meagan Boswell, 2nd grade Harrison, who topped the list of donations.
2nd and 3rd Grade Charity Drive
This week our students will be sponsoring a service project to benefit Project Pets. We will be collecting paper towels, pet toys, Clorox bleach, alcohol, copy paper, peroxide, and laundry detergent for animals less fortunate than ours. All donations need to be delivered to the school by Friday, March 12. Please help us make a difference.
Upcoming Events
March 11 
SCISA Music Festival
16Beta Club Installation
18-26Achievement Testing (1-8)
23Father-Daughter Dance
Upcoming Events
Nov. 9 & 10SCISA Accreditation Visit
18 Report Cards K5-5th Grade
USC v Clemson flag football
24-27 Thanksgiving Holidays
(daycare open the 25th only)
Dec. 15Teacher Luncheon
15-17 Semester Exams
21-31 Christmas Holidays
Daycare Open
Jan. 4 School Resumes
18 Student Holiday/ Staff Development
20 Report Cards (Grades 1-8)
Parent/Teacher Mid-Year Conferences
Feb. 15 School Holiday
March 3 Report Cards (1-4)
11 SCISA Music Festival
18-26 Stanford Achievement Tests
23 Father -Daughter Dance
31 Report Cards (grades 5-8)
April 2-9 Easter Hoildays/ Daycare Open if warranted
12 School Resumes
14 Report CArds (1-4)
15 Field Day Activities
16 Spring Fun Day Carnival
30 Spring Ballet
May 1 Spring Ballet
3 Sports Banquet
11 Parents /Teacher Conference Day
11 Early Dismissal (1/2 Day for Students Grades 1-8)
15 Dance Recital
23 K5 Graduation
18-20 Final Exams (5-8)
26 8th Grade Graduation
27 Awards DAy Assemblies/Report Cards
Last Day for students
28 Teacher Work Day- No school, no Daycare
31 MNemorial Day/ No Childcare.
