December 14th-18th

              

Calendar

December 11th - Early Release Day - Dismissal @ 12:30 PM

(see information below)

December 16th - Supply Pick-Up for Virtual Learners

8:00-9:00 in the TCE Front Loop!

Come pick up your supplies for your class winter party and Together at Heart Day!

December 17th - Together at Heart Day!

More information below!

December 18th - Class Winter Party on Zoom! at 2:00 p.m.

December 21st - January 5th - Winter Break

See you on Wednesday, January 6th for our first day back!

Announcements

Parent Newsletter

Parent Newsletter Linked Here!

December 11th - Early Release Day

CISD has designated Friday, December 11th, as an early dismissal day for all educators and staff to have additional planning time to meet the needs of our students. Elementary schools will release at 12:30 p.m. Please make pick-up arrangements for your child. 

Together at Heart Day

On Thursday, December 17th our entire school will participate in "Together at Heart Day". This a day where we will focus on service learning and helping those in our community that are in need. We will be making cards and holiday door decorations for the residents at St. Joseph Village in Coppell. All second graders can join their homeroom zoom from 9:30-11:00 am for rotations going through instructions for the different creations we will be making for St. Josephs. If you are a virtual learner we will provide all of the supplies needed and you can pick them up on Wednesday, December 16th from 8:00-9:00 a.m. by the front of the school building! After we finish Together at Heart Day we will have a drop off bin for the finished creations at the front of the school during school hours on Thursday (12/17) and Friday (12/18). Second grade has partnered with Ms. Matlock to deliver all of our creations to St. Josephs. 

Food and Toy Drive

Kindergarten and First Grade will be working with the Coppell Lions Club to coordinate a food and toy drive at Town Center. This will help to provide food and toys for more than 100 Coppell families during the holidays. We'd love for our learners in grades K-5 to bring canned food items and/or a new, unwrapped toy to donate starting December 1st through December 15th. If you are a face-to-face learner, you may drop your items by the TCE Giving Tree in the front of the school, and canned foods can be put in the boxes at the end of each hallway. Virtual learners may call the front office at 214-496-7800 to make arrangements to drop off your donation in the front loop during school hours. THANK YOU for your support. 

Town Center Yearbooks

Our 2020-2021 Town Center Yearbook is now available for purchase. The cost is $25, and they will arrive in the spring. Click here to place your order. **Please note that the yearbook cost is NOT included in the TCE Trail Pass.

What are we learning?

Math: This week in math we will finish solving word problems involving addition and subtraction within 1000 using strategies based on place value. We will generate and solve problem situations involving the addition and subtraction of whole numbers within 1000. 

If you are looking for additional resources to support your child in practicing addition and subtraction problems at home, please click here to find a folder of practice problems to print for home. Videos for the different strategies taught in class can be found here. 

Please check out Greg Tang Math for a word problem generator to support your child with addition and subtraction at home. We are working with numbers from 1-1,000. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop we will participate in a LIVE reader's theater on Zoom called "Reindeer Names". This is a fun way to practice reading orally using good expression. Please check LIVE Zoom times next week! Please remember to keep up with your weekly iStation requirement and your Reading Logs! 

In Writing Workshop learners will "publish" their favorite Edge of the Seat story. They will also have some fun creating stories by rolling dice. 

Science: This week in science we will identify a problem and possible solution regarding how to use, conserve, and/or dispose of natural resources. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies we will conclude our unit on Ethic and Cultural Celebrations by presenting LIVE on Zoom a holiday that we celebrate with our family. Check LIVE Zoom times!

December 7th - 11th

             

Calendar

December 7th - mClass Assessment

(see information below)

December 8th - PTO Meeting @ 7:00 PM

December 11th - Early Release Day - Dismissal @ 12:30 PM

(see information below)

Announcements

Parent Newsletter

Parent Newsletter Linked Here!

3rd Nine Weeks Commitment Form Information

Our third nine weeks commitment form process began on Monday, November 30th. Parents and guardians received an email from the district on November 30th. You only fill out the form if you are changing your current (second nine-week grading period) learning mode. The deadline for this form is December 9th at 11:59 p.m. The third grading period begins on January 6, 2021. Please note CISD continues to remain committed to providing our families with the choice of in-person and remote learning for their children. 

December 11th - Early Release Day

CISD has designated Friday, December 11th, as an early dismissal day for all educators and staff to have additional planning time to meet the needs of our students. Elementary schools will release at 12:30 p.m. Please make pick-up arrangements for your child. 

mClass Literacy Assessments

On Monday, December 7th, we will conclude our mClass literacy assessments with an online portion for spelling and maze. You will receive an email with your child's login information (in person learners will not be receiving one) and a video on how to access the assessments. This will need to be completed first thing Monday after the morning meeting and should not take any longer than 15 minutes. Please do not help your child as this needs to be an accurate reflection of their abilities. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher. 

 

Food and Toy Drive

Kindergarten and First Grade will be working with the Coppell Lions Club to coordinate a food and toy drive at Town Center. This will help to provide food and toys for more than 100 Coppell families during the holidays. We'd love for our learners in grades K-5 to bring canned food items and/or a new, unwrapped toy to donate starting December 1st through December 15th. If you are a face-to-face learner, you may drop your items by the TCE Giving Tree in the front of the school, and canned foods can be put in the boxes at the end of each hallway. Virtual learners may call the front office at 214-496-7800 to make arrangements to drop off your donation in the front loop during school hours. THANK YOU for your support. 

Town Center Yearbooks

Our 2020-2021 Town Center Yearbook is now available for purchase. The cost is $25, and they will arrive in the spring. Click here to place your order. **Please note that the yearbook cost is NOT included in the TCE Trail Pass.

Important Reminders - Virtual Learners

Please remember that ALL submissions need to be made each day by 11:59 pm. This includes all courses: math, language arts, science, social studies, and specials. 

Important Reminders - Face to Face

iPad Charging

Please ensure that your child is plugging in their iPad when they get home and charging it overnight. We have had an issue with a large group of learners in each class coming to school with their iPad dead. This makes charging at the same time hard and distancing even harder. We would love your help with iPads arriving at school charged. 

HEADPHONES!

We have lots of kiddos who have lost/broken headphones. Please make sure that your child has a working pair of headphones for school. 

What are we learning?

Math: This week in math we will continue to solve word problems involving addition and subtraction within 1000 using strategies based on place value. We will generate and solve problem situations involving the addition and subtraction of whole numbers within 1000. 

If you are looking for additional resources to support your child in practicing addition and subtraction problems at home, please click here to find a folder of practice problems to print for home. Videos for the different strategies taught in class can be found here. 

Please check out Greg Tang Math for a word problem generator to support your child with addition and subtraction at home. We are working with numbers from 1-1,000. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop we will continue looking at fictional stories that integrate with our Social Studies Ethnic and Cultural Celebrations unit. We will also incorporate the use of reading strategies to help us with comprehension. Please remember to keep up with your weekly iStation requirements and your Reading Logs!

In Writing Workshop we will set writing goals and work on making our short stories better. 

Science: This week in science we will identify and demonstrate how to use, conserve, and dispose of natural resources. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies we will continue our unit on Ethic and Cultural Celebrations. We will explore holidays from around the world including Diwali, Ramadan, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, Christmas, Day of the Dead, and Kwanzaa. 

November 30th-December 4th

            

Calendar

November 20th - TCE Spirit Night - JC's Burger Bar

See information below!

November 23rd - 27th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break!

 December 1st - 2B/2D Literacy Assessment

See information below!

December 8th - PTO Meeting @ 7:00 PM

December 11th - Early Release Day - Dismissal @ 12:30 PM

Announcements

Parent Newsletter

Parent Newsletter Linked Here!

Literacy Assessment

Next Tuesday, December 1st, students in 2B and 2D will be taking some Langauge Arts assessments.  These quick assessments will help target reading instruction in the classroom. 

Your child will meet one-on-one with their Math teacher for about 15 minutes on Zoom. They will use the regular Zoom link they use for all Math lessons. Please see the schedule in the Homeroom Hub for your child's time. This will be posted sometime Monday afternoon (11/30).

Please have your children access the Zoom about 5 minutes before their assigned time and remain in the Waiting Room until their teacher lets them in (sometimes things run a little late!) Your child will need their microphone unmuted the entire assessment so help them find a quiet space to take their assessment on Zoom. 

Spirit Night at JC's Burger Bar

This Friday, November 20th, JC's Burger Bar in Coppell is donating 20% of their full-day sales from Town Center families and friends to our school. Whether you dine in or pick up (including curbside pick-up), as long as you mention that you are there supporting Town Center, your purchase will qualify. So, whether it is lunch, dinner, or a snack in between, we hope you can join us in supporting Town Center and great food!

Holiday Assistance

Every year the Lion's Club of Coppell provides food and toy support to those in need. If you could benefit from this assistance during the winter holidays, please complete the attached form and fill out the information as accurately as possible. If you are unable to print out the form, you may email the information directly to our counselor, Ms. Matlock at kmatlock@coppellisd.com and she can help you complete the form. Or, please email to request a paper copy of the form be sent home with your child(ren). If your child(ren) are virtual learners and you would like to pick up a paper copy of the form, please call the front office to arrange for a curbside pick-up. The form is due Friday, December 4th. 

Important Reminders - Virtual Learners

Please remember that ALL submissions need to be made each day by 11:59 pm. This includes all courses: math, language arts, science, social studies, and specials. 

Important Reminders - Face to Face

iPad Charging

Please ensure that your child is plugging in their iPad when they get home and charging it overnight. We have had an issue with a large group of learners in each class coming to school with their iPad dead. This makes charging at the same time hard and distancing even harder. We would love your help with iPads arriving at school charged. 

HEADPHONES!

We have lots of kiddos who have lost/broken headphones. Please make sure that your child has a working pair of headphones for school. 

Food and Toy Drive

Kindergarten and First Grade will be working with the Coppell Lions Club to coordinate a food and toy drive at Town Center. This will help to provide food and toys for more than 100 Coppell families during the holidays. We'd love for our learners in grades K-5 to bring canned food items and/or a new, unwrapped toy to donate starting December 1st through December 15th. If you are a face-to-face learner, you may drop your items by the TCE Giving Tree in the front of the school, and canned foods can be put in the boxes at the end of each hallway. Virtual learners may call the front office at 214-496-7800 to make arrangements to drop off your donation in the front loop during school hours. THANK YOU for your support. 

Box Tops for Education

We'd love for all of our TCE staff and families to join us in raising money for our school through the Box Tops for Education App. It's a great way to earn money from an activity you already do each week. Please watch the video below to see how you can get started. It's easy as downloading the free app and scanning your receipts! You can also invite your extended family and friends to join you in raising money for TCE.

Town Center Yearbooks

Our 2020-2021 Town Center Yearbook is now available for purchase. The cost is $25, and they will arrive in the spring. Click here to place your order. **Please note that the yearbook cost is NOT included in the TCE Trail Pass.

What are we learning?

Math: This week we will solve word problems involving addition and subtraction within 1000 using strategies based on place value. We will generate and solve problem situations involving the addition and subtraction of whole numbers within 1000. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop we will look at fictional stories that integrate with our Social Studies Ethnic and Cultural Celebrations unit. We will also incorporate the use of reading strategies to help us with comprehension. Please remember to keep up with your weekly iStation requirements and your Reading Logs!

In Writing Workshop we will continue our unit on how to write "Edge of the Seat" realistic fiction stories. We will also review how to write a Small Moment and the elements of narrative writing. 

Science: This week we will distinguish between natural and manmade resources. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies we will begin our unit on Ethic and Cultural Celebrations. We will explore holidays from around the world including Diwali, Ramadan, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, Christmas, Day of the Dead, and Kwanzaa. 

November 16th - 20th

           

Calendar

November 19th - 2A/2C Literacy Assessment

See information below!

November 20th - TCE Spirit Night - JC's Burger Bar

See information below!

November 23rd - 27th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break!

 December 1st - 2B/2D Literacy Assessment

Announcements

Parent Newsletter

Parent Newsletter Linked Here!

Literacy Assessment

Next Thursday, November 19th, students in 2A and 2C will be taking some Langauge Arts assessments. 2B and 2D will be testing the week after Thanksgiving. These quick assessments will help target reading instruction in the classroom. 

Your child will meet one-on-one with their LA teacher for about 15 minutes on Zoom. They will use the regular Zoom link they use for all LA lessons. Please see the schedule in the Homeroom Hub for your child's time. This will be posted sometime Monday afternoon.

Please have your children access the Zoom about 5 minutes before their assigned time and remain in the Waiting Room until their teacher lets them in (sometimes things run a little late!) Your child will need their microphone unmuted the entire assessment so help them find a quiet space to take their assessment on Zoom. 

Spirit Night at JC's Burger Bar

This Friday, November 20th, JC's Burger Bar in Coppell is donating 20% of their full-day sales from Town Center families and friends to our school. Whether you dine in or pick up (including curbside pick-up), as long as you mention that you are there supporting Town Center, your purchase will qualify. So, whether it is lunch, dinner, or a snack in between, we hope you can join us in supporting Town Center and great food!

Important Reminders - Virtual Learners

Please remember that ALL submissions need to be made each day by 11:59 pm. This includes all courses: math, language arts, science, social studies, and specials. 

Important Reminders - Face to Face

iPad Charging

Please ensure that your child is plugging in their iPad when they get home and charging it overnight. We have had an issue with a large group of learners in each class coming to school with their iPad dead. This makes charging at the same time hard and distancing even harder. We would love your help with iPads arriving at school charged. 

HEADPHONES!

We have lots of kiddos who have lost/broken headphones. Please make sure that your child has a working pair of headphones for school. 

Food and Toy Drive

Kindergarten and First Grade will be working with the Coppell Lions Club to coordinate a food and toy drive at Town Center. This will help to provide food and toys for more than 100 Coppell families during the holidays. We'd love for our learners in grades K-5 to bring canned food items and/or a new, unwrapped toy to donate starting December 1st through December 15th. If you are a face-to-face learner, you may drop your items by the TCE Giving Tree in the front of the school, and canned foods can be put in the boxes at the end of each hallway. Virtual learners may call the front office at 214-496-7800 to make arrangements to drop off your donation in the front loop during school hours. THANK YOU for your support. 

Box Tops for Education

We'd love for all of our TCE staff and families to join us in raising money for our school through the Box Tops for Education App. It's a great way to earn money from an activity you already do each week. Please watch the video below to see how you can get started. It's easy as downloading the free app and scanning your receipts! You can also invite your extended family and friends to join you in raising money for TCE.

Town Center Yearbooks

Our 2020-2021 Town Center Yearbook is now available for purchase. The cost is $25, and they will arrive in the spring. Click here to place your order. **Please note that the yearbook cost is NOT included in the TCE Trail Pass.

What are we learning?

Math: This week we will generate a number that is greater than or less than a given whole number up to 1,000. We will use place value to compare and order whole numbers up to 1,000 using comparative language, numbers, and symbols (>, <, or =).

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop we will be looking closely at characters in our stories. We will continue to notice the difference between a character's feelings vs. a character's traits. Please remember to keep up with your weekly iStation requirements and your Reading Logs!

In Writing Workshop we will begin a new unit on how to write "Edge of the Seat" realistic fiction stories. We will also review how to write a Small Moment and the elements of narrative writing. 

Science: This week we will investigate the way sound energy affects objects. We will collect data about the effects of sound energy using scientific tools and record it in our science journals in pictures, numbers, and words. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies we will understand the historical significance of Thanksgiving and why it is celebrated in America. 

November 9th-13th

          

Calendar

November 10th - PTO Virtual Meeting @ 5:30 PM

Zoom link in Principal Newsletter below!

November 23rd - 27th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break!

Announcements

Parent Newsletter

Parent Newsletter Linked Here!

Box Tops for Education

We'd love for all of our TCE staff and families to join us in raising money for our school through the Box Tops for Education App. It's a great way to earn money from an activity you already do each week. Please watch the video below to see how you can get started. It's easy as downloading the free app and scanning your receipts! You can also invite your extended family and friends to join you in raising money for TCE.

Important Reminders - Virtual Learners

Please remember that ALL submissions need to be made each day by 11:59 pm. This includes all courses: math, language arts, science, social studies, and specials. 

Important Reminders - Face to Face

iPad Charging

Please ensure that your child is plugging in their iPad when they get home and charging it overnight. We have had an issue with a large group of learners in each class coming to school with their iPad dead. This makes charging at the same time hard and distancing even harder. We would love your help with iPads arriving at school charged. 

HEADPHONES!

We have lots of kiddos who have lost/broken headphones. Please make sure that your child has a working pair of headphones for school. 

What are we learning?

Math: This week learners will use standard, word, and expanded forms to represent numbers up to 1,000. Wanting to learn more about what it means to represent numbers to support your child? Click here

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop we will begin our study on fairy tales, fables, tall tales, and folktales. Please remember to keep up with your weekly iStation requirements and your Reading Logs!

In Writing Workshop we will publish one of our information writing pieces! We have worked so hard during our unit on non-fiction writing. 

Science: This week learners will investigate the way heat energy affects objects. Learners will make predictions about the effect of heat on an object using what they know about its properties. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies we will look at how transportation, communication, school, clothing, food, farming, and even grames have changed over time.