Welcome second-grade families! Thank you for taking the time to read our second-grade blog. Make sure you are checking weekly for calendar updates, what we are a learning and announcements for second grade!
What are we learning?
Reading: In reading this week, we will officially launch our Reading Workshop! We will discuss how readers get stronger by reading a lot and continue to work on building reading stamina. In writing, we will continue to gather ideas and build our writing stamina during workshop time. We will also begin handwriting practice and our new Show Me Spelling.
Science: In science this week, learners will explore physical properties and compare changes in materials caused by heating and cooling.
Social Studies: In social studies this week, we will continue to learn about the characteristics of a map, and they will make their own map of a community.
Calendar
September 3rd - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
September 4th - PTO Meeting @ 6:00 pm
September 6th - Picture Day
September 10th-14th - Book Fair Week
September 14th - Special Friend's Day @ 10:30
September 14th - Fall Family Picnic @ 6-8 pm
Announcements
Parent Newsletter
Ms. Martin sends out a parent newsletter each week with many important announcements about TCE. Click here to check out this weeks newsletter.
Picture Day
Picture day will take place the morning of Thursday, September 6th. This will be a time where students will have their individual photos taken. If you are interested in ordering any of the photo packages, we encourage you to take advantage of the option to order online. Click here to view the flyer with online purchasing information, including package options.
Ms. Martin sends out a parent newsletter each week with many important announcements about TCE. Click here to check out this weeks newsletter.
Picture Day
Picture day will take place the morning of Thursday, September 6th. This will be a time where students will have their individual photos taken. If you are interested in ordering any of the photo packages, we encourage you to take advantage of the option to order online. Click here to view the flyer with online purchasing information, including package options.
Special Friends Day & Fall Family Picnic
Please plan on joining us Friday, September 14th for a fun-filled day at Town Center! We have designated times throughout the day for "Special Friends" (family & family friends) to visit our learners' classrooms in order to see some of the great things they are learning and doing. Our campus book fair will also be open during this time. Please click here to view the grade level specific visiting times. Second grade will celebrate special friends day from 10:30-11:30.
In order to expedite the check-in process for our Special Friend's Day visitors, please fill in the form above BY THURSDAY, SEPT. 13TH AT 10:00AM in order for us to quickly sign in the special friend and send them to meet up with your child.
TCE will also have our annual Fall Family Picnic Friday, September 14th from 6-8PM at the Town Center Plaza located adjacent to our playground and behind City Hall. It is a great time to connect with other families and staff. More details to come!
Background Checks
CISD requires background checks on any classroom visitors, school volunteers, and field trip chaperones. A new background check is required each year. It can sometimes take several weeks to process, so we encourage all parents to complete one at the start of the school year. You can access the form on the CISD website or by clicking here.
Family Photos
If you have not had a chance to send in a family photo to your child's homeroom teacher, please do so as soon as possible. When we come together as a classroom, we become a kind of family. In building our classroom families this year, we want to include your own families as they are an important part of who you are. If you do not have a printed copy of your family picture, you may email us a digital copy. Also, if you do not have one picture of your family, you may make a collage. Please let us know if you have any questions.
