What are we learning?
Reminder that all Six Flags 6 Hour reading logs are due to your child's classroom teacher by February 19th.
Science: In science this week, learners will begin observing, describing, and recording patterns of objects in the sky, including the appearance of the moon.
Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will finish researching a historical figure who has shown good citizenship and begin sharing their presentation on their findings.
Calendar
February 1st - Winter Texan Town #6
February 5th - PTO Meeting - 6PM in TCE Library (see below)
February 8th - Field Trip Money DUE (see below)
February 10th - Mrs. Bowman's Birthday
February 14th - Valentine's Day Party @ 1:00 (see below)
February 15th - NO SCHOOL for Learners; Professional Development
February 16th - Mrs. Judd's Birthday
February 18th - NO SCHOOL; Holiday/Weather Day
February 19th - Six Flags Read to Succeed Logs DUE (see below)
February 22nd - Spring Texan Town #1
February 5th - PTO Meeting - 6PM in TCE Library (see below)
February 8th - Field Trip Money DUE (see below)
February 10th - Mrs. Bowman's Birthday
February 14th - Valentine's Day Party @ 1:00 (see below)
February 15th - NO SCHOOL for Learners; Professional Development
February 16th - Mrs. Judd's Birthday
February 18th - NO SCHOOL; Holiday/Weather Day
February 19th - Six Flags Read to Succeed Logs DUE (see below)
February 22nd - Spring Texan Town #1
Announcements
Ms. Martin sends out a parent newsletter each week with many important announcements about TCE. Click here to check out this weeks newsletter.
PTO Meeting
TCE staff and the PTO Board would love to have you all join us for our next PTO meeting. It gives you a chance to give input on school events and hear all about the great things happening at TCE. The following items are on the agenda:
- Budget Update
- Upcoming process for parents, staff, and learners to give feedback on the looping process
- Color Run Spring Fundraiser Updates
- Survey for parents to give input on future PTO meeting topics that would be informative and timely (Ex. Social emotional issues, Keeping your kids safe while using technology, How to best support your child's learning at home, etc.)
- Upcoming Movie Night
- Update on programs
- Book Fair
- Teacher Grant Celebrations
Valentine's Day Party
Our second grade valentines day party will be on Thursday, February 14th at 1 pm. If your child would like, they may make Valentines or bring cards. Please make sure sure he or she brings one for each person in the class. The names of students in your child's homeroom have been sent home. Due to allergies please make sure all treats are peanut/tree nut free. Students may decorate and bring a box or a bag from home to hold their valentines. You are welcome to join us for the party!
Ideas & Inspiration for Valentines Boxes & Bags
Here are a few ideas if you need something to help you get started when thinking about decorating a valentines box/bag. Pinterest has many great ideas and examples as well! Designs can be as elaborate or simple as your child would like.
Second Grade Field Trip - Crayola Experience
On Friday, January 18th, your child brought home a letter and permission slip for our second grade field trip. We will be going to the Crayola Experience in Plano, Texas on Thursday April 4th for our second-grade field trip. The cost of the field trip is $16 including Crayola admission and bus transportation. The permission slip (see below) need to be signed and returned with cash or check (made out to TCE) by Friday, February 8th. All parts of the permission slip need to be filled out in order for your child to participate in our field trip.
If you would like to chaperone, please contact your child's homeroom teacher. The cost of a chaperone's admission to the Crayola Experience is $10. You must email your child's teacher and send in your chaperone admission money by Friday, February 8th. You will need to take your own car or carpool with other second grade parents. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher!
On Friday, January 18th, your child brought home a letter and permission slip for our second grade field trip. We will be going to the Crayola Experience in Plano, Texas on Thursday April 4th for our second-grade field trip. The cost of the field trip is $16 including Crayola admission and bus transportation. The permission slip (see below) need to be signed and returned with cash or check (made out to TCE) by Friday, February 8th. All parts of the permission slip need to be filled out in order for your child to participate in our field trip.
If you would like to chaperone, please contact your child's homeroom teacher. The cost of a chaperone's admission to the Crayola Experience is $10. You must email your child's teacher and send in your chaperone admission money by Friday, February 8th. You will need to take your own car or carpool with other second grade parents. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher!
Six Flags Read To Succeed
Your learner should have come home with a letter and reading log for the Six Flags Read To Succeed program. If your child reads 6 hours (360 minutes) and logs their reading (with a parent signature), they will earn a free ticket to Six Flags. This reading log is due back by February 19th to earn the Six Flags ticket. Reading done for your child's RED folder may also be recorded on their Six Flags reading log.
Upcoming TCE Events
Mark your calendars for these upcoming family events happing this spring at TCE.
