November 26th - 30th

Happy Thanksgiving Break! 

What are we learning?

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

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will continue their understanding of nonfiction texts by adding information to what they already know. They will use nonfiction books to gather and recall new information. In writing workshop, learners will begin expository writing by collecting keywords and building them into paragraphs about a topic of their choice. Learners will also be able to recognize and use adverbs (that tell when) in their writing.

R.E.D. folders are due Friday, November 30th. 

Science: In science this week, learners will know that the natural world includes earth materials (rocks, water, and natural/manmade resources).

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will explore the significance of different ethnic or cultural celebrations. Please see announcement below about upcoming traditions (holidays around the world) project. 

Calendar

November 19th - 23rd - Fall Break-NO School
December 7th - Winter Texan Town #1
December 14th - Winter Texan Town #2
December 14th - Jingle Bell Run
December 14th - Holidays Around the World DUE
December 20th - Winter Party @ 1:00
December 21st - Early Release @ 12:15

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.

Holidays Around the World

Our current unit, Holidays Around the World involves the different customs and traditions of various December holidays. In connection with this, each student will need to choose a special custom or tradition they do during December to share with the class. They will need to teach the class about their tradition or custom through a presentation. Be sure to include visuals to go with it. Be creative! Presentations may be done on paper, poster board, Google slides, iMovie, PowToon, Adboe Spark, or any other digital presentation tool (2-3 minute limit). 

Each student will get to present his/her project to the class during the last week in December before we are out for Winter Break. Your child's project is due on December 14th. 

Lions Club of Coppell Holiday Assistance

The Lions Club of Coppell provides holiday food baskets & toys to those in need. If you'd benefit from this assistance, please click the link, complete, & turn into our nurse, Sue Kane, by Dec. 5th. The information will be shared with the Lions Club.

Lost and Found

Our TCE lost and found is growing! Today, November 16th, the lost and found will be located outside near the front loop. Please look for any lost or missing items from your family. 

November 12th - 16th

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

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will use standard, word, and expanded forms to represent numbers up to 1,000.

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will expand on their understanding of nonfiction texts by comparing 2 books on the same topic. They will use text features such as the Table of Contents, Keywords, and Glossaries to help in their comparisons. In writing workshop, learners will edit a writing using the COPS formula (Capitalization, Organization, Punctuation, and Spelling). Learners will also be able to recognize and use adverbs in their writing.

Science: In science this week, learners will be using the rocks they brought in from home to observe, describe, and compare rocks by size, texture, and color.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will discuss and explore cultures within their class and their community.

Calendar

November 16th  - Fall Texan Town #6
November 16th - Turkey Trot
November 19th-23rd - No School

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.

Wednesday, November 14th
On Wednesday, November 14th, the second-grade teachers will be participating in a design day on campus. There will be substitutes in the second-grade classrooms. If you need to get a message to your child, or there is a change is plans for pick-up, please contact the front office (214-469-7800) and they will pass along to your child.

Turkey Trot
Our TCE Turkey Trot will take place on Friday, November 16th during specials. Second grade has specials from 2:10-3:00 on Fridays.

November 5th - 9th

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

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will use concrete and pictorial models to compose and decompose numbers up to 1,000 in more than one way as a sum of so many thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones.

Reading: In reading workshop this week, we will continue growing our knowledge with nonfiction texts. We will continue to explore "what is this book teaching me?" and how to clarify keywords within the text. In writing workshop, we will continue to write narratives using a variety of creative writing tools.

Science: In science this week, learners will identify and compare the properties of natural sources with rocks and minerals outside while observing weather patterns in the sky.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners wrap up how science and technology has improved the way our basic needs are met.

Calendar

November 6th - PTO Meeting @ 6PM in the TCE Library
November 9th - Fall Texan Town #5
November 9th - Veterans Day Ceremony @ 9AM in the TCE Gym
November 16th  - Fall Texan Town #6
November 16th - Turkey Trot
November 19th-23rd - No School

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.

Veteran's Day Program
TCE will honor our veterans with a program at 9:00 am on November 9th. We would like to extend an invitation to you and any veterans you know, to attend our Veterans Day Ceremony. We will have light refreshments in our lounge before and after the program for veterans and their families. If you are attending, we ask that you check into the front office by 8:45 the morning of Friday, November 9th.

Turkey Trot
Our TCE Turkey Trot will take place on Friday, November 16th during specials. Second grade has specials from 2:10-3:00 on Fridays.

October 29th - November 2nd

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

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will continue to determine the value of a collection of coins up to one dollar. Learners will use the cent symbol, dollar sign, and decimal point to the name the written value of a collection of coins.

Reading: In reading workshop this week, we will continue growing our knowledge with nonfiction texts. We will explore "what is this book teaching me?" and how to clarify keywords within the text. I writing workshop, we will continue to write narratives using a variety of creative writing tools.

Science: In science this week, learners will identify and compare the properties of natural sources of freshwater and saltwater.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will explore how science and technology has improved the way our basic needs are met.

Calendar

October 29th - 30th - Storybook Pumpkin Patch
November 2nd - Pansy Planting
November 2nd - Fall Texan Town #4
November 6th - PTO Meeting @ 6PM in the TCE Library
November 9th - Fall Texan Town #5
November 9th - Veterans Day Ceremony @ 9AM in the TCE Gym

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.

Storybook Pumpkin Patch
The Town Center Elementary Library will host a Storybook Pumpkin Patch for any TCE students that would like to participate. At home, students and/or families can decorate a pumpkin to look like one of their favorite children's book characters. Students may bring their decorated pumpkin to the TCE Library 7:30-8:00am on Monday or Tuesday morning, October 29-30, 2018. The pumpkins will be on display for viewing Monday, October 29th - Thursday, November 1st. Pumpkins must be removed from the library by 3pm on Friday, November 2nd. Visit this link for details and guidelines: tinyurl.com/TCEpumpkinpatch. 

Snacks
Please remember that second grade has a snack each morning, as it is a long day for our learners. Many learners are coming to school each day without a snack and expecting one from their teacher. Teachers are unable to pass out snacks to learners due to allergies and food restrictions. Please send a small, healthy snack for your learner each morning does not require a fork or spoon to eat or contains peanuts/tree nuts. Please see below for examples of a healthy snack for learning. 

October 22nd - 26th

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

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will begin to determine the value of a collection of coins up to one dollar. Learners will then use the cent symbol, dollar sign, and decimal point to the name the written value of a collection of coins.

Reading: In reading workshop this week, we will continue growing our knowledge with nonfiction texts. We will explore "what is this book teaching me?" and how to clarify keywords within the text. I writing workshop, we will continue to write narratives using a variety of creative writing tools.

The R.E.D. reading folder is due on Friday, October 26th. Please make sure that the log is completely filled out including a parent signature!

Science: In science this week, learners will begin studying earth materials from our natural world.

Dear Parents,

This week we will begin a study about rocks. For one of our first activities, we will be learning how rocks are alike and how they are different. In order to do this, we will be sorting rocks by color, texture, size, etc. Please help your child find three rocks, put them in a Ziploc bag, and return them to school by Friday, October 26th. It would be best if each of these rocks were different from each other in some way, for example, different size, shape, color, etc. You are also welcome to send in a small rock or mineral collection if you have one from home. 

Thank you for helping your child find their rocks for this sorting activity! 

Mrs. Gipson & Mrs. Bowman

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will explore landmarks and symbols through critical thinking experiences and collaborative teamwork.

Calendar

October 22nd - Return Signed Report Cards
October 22nd - 26th - Red Ribbon Week
October 22nd - PTO Teacher Auction Luncheon @ 11:30
October 26th - Jack O' Lantern Jog (2nd Grade @ 2:10)
October 26th - Fall Texan Town #3
October 26th - TCE PTO's Free Family Movie Night
October 29th - 30th - Storybook Pumpkin Patch
November 2nd - Pansy Planting

Announcements

Red Ribbon Week

Our TCE student council has come up with some amazing theme days to celebrate Red Ribbon Week THIS week October 22nd - 26th.

Report Cards

Friday, October 19th, your child brought home their report card for the first nine weeks of school. If you would like more clarification for what each standard means and what it looks like for your child to met standard, approach standard, and make insignificant progress towards standard please check out the CISD standards-based report card rubrics found here. Please note that every nine weeks the same standard may be reported on but the rigor and expectations increase from nine weeks to nine weeks. Please reach out to your child's teacher(s) if you have any questions or would like clarification regarding their report card. 

Storybook Pumpkin Patch
The Town Center Elementary Library will host a Storybook Pumpkin Patch for any TCE students that would like to participate. At home, students and/or families can decorate a pumpkin to look like one of their favorite children's book characters. Students may bring their decorated pumpkin to the TCE Library 7:30-8:00am on Monday or Tuesday morning, October 29-30, 2018. The pumpkins will be on display for viewing Monday, October 29th - Thursdday, November 1st. Pumpkins must be removed from the library by 3pm on Friday, November 2nd. Visit this link for details and guidelines: tinyurl.com/TCEpumpkinpatch. 

Snacks
Please remember that second grade has a snack each morning, as it is a long day for our learners. Many learners are coming to school each day without a snack and expecting one from their teacher. Teachers are unable to pass out snacks to learners due to allergies and food restrictions. Please send a small, healthy snack for your learner each morning does not require a fork or spoon to eat or contains peanuts/tree nuts. Please see below for examples of a healthy snack for learning. 

PTO Family Movie Night

Join us in the gym on Friday, October 26th at 6pm. Dinner, drink, and snacks will be sold starting at 6pm while supplies last. All dinner and concession items sold will benefit our PTO. Pre-register online at www.tcepto.com to guarantee your dinner and preferred choice.

Rocks for Science

This week we will begin a study about rocks. For one of our first activities, we will be learning how rocks are alike and how they are different. In order to do this, we will be sorting rocks by color, texture, size, etc. Please help your child find three rocks, put them in a Ziploc bag, and return them to school by Friday, October 26th. It would be best if each of these rocks were different from each other in some way, for example, different size, shape, color, etc. You are also welcome to send in a small rock or mineral collection if you have one from home. Thank you for helping your child find their rocks for this sorting activity! 

October 15th - 19th

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

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will apply their knowledge and skills in solving addition and subtraction problems with two-digits to solve one and two-step word problems. Learners will use strip diagrams to represent word problems.

Reading: In reading workshop this week, we will begin to look at nonfiction texts and how to pay attention to details. In writing workshop, we will continue to write narratives that contain a beginning, a middle, and an ending. In grammar, we will look at adjectives.

Science: In science this week, learners will finish observing the motion of objects exploring through wind-up toys.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will create timelines of their own lives and study the history of Coppell incorporating timelines.

Calendar

October 9th - 19th - Canned Food Drive
October 16th - Picture Retakes
October 22nd - 26th - Red Ribbon Week
October 26th - Jack O' Lantern Jog
October 26th - TCE PTO's Free Family Movie Night

Announcements

Metrocrest Food Drive

Our TCE student council is partnering with Metrocrest Services to provide food donations for our local families and senior citizens. The food drive will run October 9th - 19th. Student council will have boxes at the end of each downstairs hallway that learners can place their donations in. This food drive will be in place of the food drive that has traditionally taken place during the week before Thanksgiving. 

Red Ribbon Week

Our TCE student council has come up with some amazing theme days to celebrate Red Ribbon Week NEXT week October 22nd - 26th.

PTO Family Movie Night

Join us in the gym on Friday, October 26th at 6pm. Dinner, drink, and snacks will be sold starting at 6pm while supplies last. All dinner and concession items sold will benefit our PTO. Pre-register online at www.tcepto.com to guarantee your dinner and preferred choice.

October 8th - 12th

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

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will begin to subtract two-digit numbers using mental strategies and algorithm based on their knowledge of place value and continue to add up to two two-digit numbers. They will apply this knowledge and skills to solve one and two-step word problems involving addition and subtraction.

Reading: In reading workshop this week, we will continue with strategies to help us solve "tricky words." In writing workshop, we will continue to write narratives that contain a beginning, a middle, and an ending.

Science: In science this week, learners will continue to investigate the effects on objects by increasing or decreasing amount of light, heat, and sound energy such as how the color of an object appears different in dimmer light.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will explain how people depend on the physical environment and natural resources to meet basic needs.

Calendar

October 8th - Indigenous People Day - No School
October 9th - PTO Meeting @ 6 PM
October 9th - 19th - Canned Food Drive
October 12th - Second Grade Performance during Spirit Rally
October 16th - Picture Retakes
October 22nd - 26th - Red Ribbon Week

Announcements

Second Grade Performance
Our second-grade learners will be having their performance at our first Spirit Rally on October 12th. This will be at 8 am in the gym and should last approximately 20 minutes. Mr. Miller and our second graders are looking forward to sharing what they have been working on in the music room with this fun 'fall themed' performance! Please have students wear their TCE Grade Level Spirit Shirt on this day!

Metrocrest Food Drive

Our TCE student council is partnering with Metrocrest Services to provide food donations for our local families and senior citizens. The food drive will run October 9th - 19th. Student council will have boxes at the end of each downstairs hallway that learners can place their donations in. This food drive will be in place of the food drive that has traditionally taken place during the week before Thanksgiving.