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.

March 25th - 29th

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will compose and decompose two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional solids with given properties or attributes. Learners will also classify and sort-three dimensional solids, including spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular prisms and triangular prisms, based on attributes using geometric language.

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will begin to explore the elements of fables, myths, and folktales. In writing workshop, learners will write their own folktales, spell words with ph- and -ng patterns, and continue with cursive handwriting.

Science: In science this week, learners will be focusing on living organisms and their basic needs that must be met for them to survive within their environment.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will be able to describe the importance of a job in relation to our needs and wants.

Calendar

March 22nd - Spring Texan Town #3
March 25th - TCE Sonic Night 5:00-8:00
March 28th - TCE 2nd Annual Culture Night (see below)
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
April 5th - Spring Texan Town #5
April 12th - TCE Color Run
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.

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

TCE Sonice Night
Join us for our first Spirit Night at Sonic on Monday, March 25th form 5-8 PM. Come join us for fabulous food and seeing your TCE teachers as a carhop for the evening. Sonic will donate a portion of the evening's proceeds to our school!

Play It Safe Program

This is just a reminder that our counselor will be presenting the Play It Safe counseling program to learners K-5. A flyer was sent home before Spring Break giving information about the program and the option to "opt out" if you prefer by returning the signed form showing that decision. If you have questions, please contact our school counselor Kelly Matlock.

Below is a link to the information sheet: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10D7bFIgw43MxeNb_8K5LYAeRvRKKLtBO_aKHmLfLfDw/

Below is a link to a FAQ document: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1oOPOjg0vJaNfg8iEHJoMQZU7d08dgu/

Board Game Day

We are going to set aside time at the end of our day on Friday, March 29th for "Board Game Time". This is to redeem the March coupon that we gave the 2nd grade students as their winter holiday gift. Your child will be allowed to bring a game to school with the following provisions:

1. It is clearly marked with their name. We usually have multiples of the same game.
2. It is a board game or card game that is NOT electronic.
3. The game does not make any sound!
4. It can fit entirely inside their cubby.
5. They know how to play it.

Culture Night at TCE

We are excited to have our 2nd annual Culture Night at TCE. Last year was such a great success with all the dishes you shared with our TCE community. If you would like to share an appetizer, main dish or dessert on March 28th please sign up below. We will be in contact with you with more specific details as the event grows near. TCE will provide sample cups to share the dish you bring. This event was successful because of all our families' contributions. Thank you for making our school so great!

SIGN UP BY CLICKING HERE

Be on the lookout for more information about this event including performances and interactive stations!

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.

February 18th - 22nd

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will connect repeated addition and subtraction to multiplication and division situations that involve equal groupings and shares. Learners will model, create, and describe contextual multiplications intuitions in which equivalent sets of concrete objects are joined.

Please check out the resource Math 4 Texas; a resource created for parents to understand the break down of each math standard and possible questions/resources to use at home to support your child. Here the link to this week's math standard focused on hands on multiplication representation. 

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will continue with our author study of Kevin Henkes, and compare the character traits, plots, and lessons in the books. In writing workshop, learners will continue with opinion/persuasive writing. They will also practice spelling words the contain oi/oy patterns, and continue with cursive handwriting.

Reminder that all Six Flags 6 Hour reading logs are due to your child's classroom teacher by February 19th. (see below)

Science: In science this week, learners will finish up observing, describing, and recording patterns of objects in the sky, including the appearance of the moon and record artifacts from our learning in our Bulb digital portfolios.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will compare the roles of public officials, including mayor, governor, and president.

Calendar

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 20th - Newcomer Parent Class 5:00-7:00 PM TCE Library
February 22nd - Spring Texan Town #1
February 22nd - Looping Survey Due (see below)
February 22nd - TCE PTO School-wide Movie Night @ 6:00
February 25th - Box Tops 4 Education DUE (see below)
March 28th - TCE 2nd Annual Culture Night (see below)
April 12th - TCE Color Run
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.

Looping Feedback Survey: 1st-5th Grade Parents
Please take a moment and fill out a short survey to give TCE Families the opportunity to give their personal feedback regarding your child's looping experience. All questions about looping refer to your child's movement with the same teacher(s) from grade K-1, 2-3, and 4-5. Ms. Martin has provided this forum to allow parents to be completely honest in your answers, which will be used to inform our campus practice and to deduce whether looping has a positive impact on our school community and our learners' academic and emotional success. The survey will be open for two weeks, closing on February 22nd. 

TCE's 2nd Annual Culture Night
We are excited to have our 2nd annual Culture Night at TCE. Last year was such a great success with all the dishes you shared with our TCE community. If you would like to share an appetizer, main dish or dessert on March 28th please sign up below. We will be in contact with you with more specific details as the event grows near. TCE will provide sample cups to share the dish you bring. This event was successful because of all our families' contributions. Thank you for making our school so great!

SIGN UP BY CLICKING HERE

Be on the lookout for more information about this event including performances and interactive stations!

Box Tops for Education
TCE is collecting Box Tops for Education! Clipped Box Tops are each worth 10 cents for our school and are already on the boxes in your pantry. Second grade won a popsicle party in the fall for turning in the most box tops at TCE. Help us in supporting our school and keeping the honor of being the grade level with the most box tops turned in. You may turn in box tops on the pink collection sheet sent home this past week or print out a copy from the graphic below. You may also turn in box tops in a baggie labeled with your child's name and grade. The deadline for submission is Monday, February 25th.

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.

February 11th - 15th

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will use place value to compare and order whole numbers up to 1,200 using comparative language, numbers, and symbols (>, <, or =).

Please check out the resource Math 4 Texas; a resource created for parents to understand the break down of each math standard and possible questions/resources to use at home to support your child. Here the link to this week's math standard focused on comparing and ordering numbers to 1,200. 

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will continue with our author study of Kevin Henkes, and compare the character traits, plots, and lessons in the books. In writing workshop, learners will continue with opinion/persuasive writing. They will also practice spelling words the contain oi/oy patterns, and continue with cursive handwriting.

Reminder that all Six Flags 6 Hour reading logs are due to your child's classroom teacher by February 19th. (see below)

Science: In science this week, learners will continue 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 this biography presentations and begin learning the roles of public officials, including mayor, governor, and president.

Calendar

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 20th - Newcomer Parent Class 5:00-7:00 PM TCE Library
February 22nd - Spring Texan Town #1
February 22nd - Looping Survey Due (see below)
February 22nd - TCE PTO School-wide Movie Night @ 6:00
February 25th - Box Tops 4 Education DUE (see below)

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.

Looping Feedback Survey: 1st-5th Grade Parents
Please take a moment and fill out a short survey to give TCE Families the opportunity to give their personal feedback regarding your child's looping experience. All questions about looping refer to your child's movement with the same teacher(s) from grade K-1, 2-3, and 4-5. Ms. Martin has provided this forum to allow parents to be completely honest in your answers, which will be used to inform our campus practice and to deduce whether looping has a positive impact on our school community and our learners' academic and emotional success. The survey will be open for two weeks, closing on February 22nd. 

Box Tops for Education
TCE is collecting Box Tops for Education! Clipped Box Tops are each worth 10 cents for our school and are already on the boxes in your pantry. Second grade won a popsicle party in the fall for turning in the most box tops at TCE. Help us in supporting our school and keeping the honor of being the grade level with the most box tops turned in. You may turn in box tops on the pink collection sheet sent home this past week or print out a copy from the graphic below. You may also turn in box tops in a baggie labeled with your child's name and grade. The deadline for submission is Monday, February 25th.

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. 

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.