April 8th - 12th

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will partition objects into equal parts and name the parts, including halves, fourths, and eights and identify examples and non-examples. Learners will learn to explain that more fractional parts used to make a whole, the smaller the part; and the fewer the fractional parts, the larger the part. Using concrete models to count fractional parts beyond one whole using words and recognize how many parts it takes to equal one whole.

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will continue with the elements of tall tales and myths. In writing workshop, learners will write their own legend, work on dictionary skills, and continue with cursive handwriting.

Science: In science this week, learners will observe, record, and compare how the physical characteristics and behaviors of animals help them meet their basic needs such as fins help fish move and balance in water. Gulping goldfish will be one of the many experiments that your child will be observing and recording about in their science journal in the upcoming week!

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will explore the process of how natural resources become a finished product.

Calendar

April 5th - Spring Texan Town #5
April 9th & 10th - NO Visitors on Campus (see below)
April 12th - TCE Color Run (see below)
April 29th - STEM Family Night 5:30-7:00

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.

Color Stampede
Our first annual, Town Center Elementary Color Stampede, will take place on Friday, April 12th 5:30-7:30 p.m. Punch Cards will be used as currency at the Stampede. Enjoy great food and drinks, which can only be purchased via Punch Cards. Avoid waiting in line by pre-purchasing Family Packs and $20, $10, and $5 Punch Cards. They will be delivered to you before the event!

PTO will be offering 3 Family Runner Packs this year! Click on the graphic below for information about what each Family Pack includes and specific pricing. *Please order Family Packs or register individual runners on-line by Friday, April 5th. You may preorder punch cards only until April 8th. Purchase today at tcepto.com/store.

No Visitors 4/9-4/10
We will be administering the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) to learners on Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th. Fifth grade will take Math on Tuesday and Reading on Wednesday. Fourth grade will take writing on Tuesday. During these days, all other grade levels will continue with a regular school day.

It is important that we have an environment that is free of interruptions to ensure that our students have the opportunity to do their best on these important days. In order to ensure a secure and quiet testing environment, no visitors will be allowed on campus for all grade levels.

Due to this, we will not allow lunch visitors these days.

You may contact the office on these days if you are in need of assistance and they will be happy to help you. 

Thank you for your cooperation in helping our campus and our students to be successful on our testing days!

PTO Needs YOU!
PTO is in need of filling board positions! We would LOVE for you to consider joining PTO and serving in one of these positions. A few hours of volunteer time can go a long way for our school and students!!

Upcoming TCE Events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming family events happing this spring at TCE.

April 1st - 5th

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will finish up our unit on identifying and composing/decomposing two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional solids with given properties or attributes. Learners will begin our unit on fractions by taking a pre-assessment to assess their prior knowledge.

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will take their monthly iStation assessment, and continue with the elements of tall tales, legends, and myths. In writing workshop, learners will write their own fable with a moral lesson, spell the days of the week, and continue with cursive handwriting.

Science: In science this week, learners will compare and give examples of the ways living organisms depend on each other and on their environments such as food chains within a garden, park, lake and wooded area.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will learn how people earn, spend, and save money in real world context.

Calendar

March 29th - Spring Texan Town #4
April 2nd - PTO Meeting @ 6 PM
April 3rd - CISD Night at the Ballpark (see below)
April 4th - Second Grade Field Trip (see below)
April 5th - Spring Texan Town #5
April 9th & 10th - NO Visitors on Campus (4th & 5th Grade Testing)
April 12th - TCE Color Run (see below)
April 29th - STEM Family Night 5:30-7:00

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.

Second Grade Field Trip
Thursday, April 4th, is our field trip to the Crayola Experience in Plano. Students will be eating lunch while we are there. Please pack a sack lunch that can be thrown away/recycled, including any drinks/water bottles. Please note that we will not be able to take refillable sports water bottles with us. Please be sure to clearly label your child's lunch and drink with their name. Please pack a lunch that does not need to be chilled.

We will leave at approximately 9:20 and return around 2:20. Please have your child wear their #second grade TCE shirt and tennis shoes. If they aren't able to wear their grade level shirt that day, another TCE shirt would be appreciated! Your child can leave their backpack and binder at home, as we will not be needing it for the field trip.

Color Stampede
Our first annual, Town Center Elementary Color Stampede, will take place on Friday, April 12th 5:30-7:30 p.m. Punch Cards will be used as currency at the Stampede. Enjoy great food and drinks, which can only be purchased via Punch Cards. Avoid waiting in line by pre-purchasing Family Packs and $20, $10, and $5 Punch Cards. They will be delivered to you before the event!

PTO will be offering 3 Family Runner Packs this year! Click on the graphic below for information about what each Family Pack includes and specific pricing. *Please order Family Packs or register individual runners on-line by Wednesday, April 3rd. You may preorder punch cards only until April 8th. Purchase today at tcepto.com/store.

PTO Needs YOU!

A Note from Ms. Martin:
TCE Families,

The data analysis from the looping survey is complete, a decision has been made in regards to the looping process at Town Center Elementary. Please click on the link below to view the Looping Report which includes a summary of the data received, conclusions, and next steps.

A special thank you to our TCE families, staff, and learners that provided feedback. I appreciate the honest and thoughtful insight that was given. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any additional questions or concerns, and I would be happy to meet with you.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tT9W6yZgPopst_wT8ONRqIGh3r4XJ8HoGfc3WVKj5KY

Thank you,
Jennifer Martin

CISD Night at the Ballpark
Tickets for the CISD Night at the Ballpark on Wednesday, April 3rd, are now on sale. To sit in the Town Center section go to https://groupmatics.events.event/Towncenter6.

Upcoming TCE Events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming family events happing this spring at TCE.