December 16th - December 20th

Welcome second-grade families!! Thank you for taking the time to read our second-grade blog. Make sure you are checking our blog weekly for calendar updates, what we are learning and any announcements regarding second grade and TCE.

Calendar

December 18th - Grade Level PJ Day
December 19th - Winter Parties @ 2pm
December 20th - Spirit Rally @ 8:00am
December 20th - Early Release @ 12:15pm
December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break - No School

Announcements

Parent Newsletter
Ms. Martin shares out our campus newsletter via email each Friday. Make sure to read her newsletter for information regarding campus news. This week's newsletter can be found linked here.

Giving Tree & Canned Food Drive
Second grade is currently in first place for the number of cans brought in for the canned food drive. Each morning the total number of cans for the grade level is announced on KTEX.

Early Release
Mark your calendars for early release on December 20th. Learners will be dismissed at 12:15 PM on this day. Please plan accordingly for your child's pick up arrangements.


PJ Day
On December 18th, second grade will have a grade level PJ day. If the feels like temperature is above 40* then we will go outside for recess. Please send appropriate outerwear and shoes. 


Winter Party
Our TCE winter parties will take place on Thursday, December 19th at 2 PM. If you are available, we would love to have you join in on the fun. No worries if you cannot come, we will have plenty of fun and love to go around. 


Winter Break
Please note that we will be closed from December 23rd - January 3rd. We hope this is a joyful time of memories made with your loved ones. School will resume on Monday, January 6th at 7:40 AM. 


Yearbook Orders

Rock Wall
 We are lucky to have a rock wall in our Town Center gym, and learners will being to have the chance to use it in upcoming PE classes. Coach T. will work with learners on technique and safety, and we are excited to have it back in use again. Stay tuned for pictures in the coming weeks! 

Play It Safe Guidance Program
On Monday, your child brought home a note regarding the spring Play It Safe program that our counselor will provide to each grade level. The note gives you the chance to opt-out of your child participating if you so choose. If you have any questions about the program or would like to preview the materials, please reach out to our campus counselor - Kelly Matlock at kmatlock@coppellisd.com or by phone. 

Click here for an electronic copy of the parent note.

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will review applying our knowledge and strategies of addition and subtracting 2-digit and 3-digit numbers to word problems. We will continue to provide evidence and proof as we use our word problem detective skills to solve addition and subtraction word problems. Learners will also review knowledge of telling time.

Language Arts: In reading, learners will review various fiction stories, and analyze characters and study how to use a storyteller's voice. In writing, learners will finish writing adapted fairy tales and set goals for their fiction writing. In phonics, learners will review.

Science: In science, learners will use the engineering process to complete different holiday tasks that apply their knowledge of various science skills from the first two nine-weeks of school.

Social Studies: In social studies, learners will finish traveling the world learning different ways that countries celebrate the holidays. 

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.