Friday, September 8, 2023

September 11th - 15th

 

Calendar


September 7th-14th - Book Fair
Learners may shop before or after school (until 3:30) with an adult. Learners shopping independently, with money from home, will shop during recess. 

September 8th - Last Day to order spirit wear and Grade Level Shirts

September 21st  - Sonic Spirit Night 
5:00-8:00 p.m.

September 22nd - Game Night at TCE
Put on by our TCE Dad's Club - More information to come! 

September 29th - Fall Frolic Fun Run
During 2nd grade specials 9:15-10:05

Announcements

Curriculum Night

Thank you to all our families who were able to make it out to curriculum night! We loved sharing with you all that we are learning in second grade. If you were unable to make it, you can check out our presentation linked below. As always, please feel free to reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns. We are more than happy to help out and answer in any way that we can!

Shout out to our second-grade raffle winner! We loved this fun incentive our school put on for all our TCE families who joined us for curriculum night. 


Terrific Texans

Throughout the week our learners at TCE are working hard at going above and beyond! When any teacher catches them standing out in a positive way they are awarded a Terrific Texan. At the end of the week, there is a school-wide drawing and 3 winners are chosen from each grade level. Here's a photo of this week's winners!


Start With Hello

We are excited to launch Start with Hello Week at Town Center during September 18th to 22nd!

Program Overview

The Start With Hello program empowers students in grades K-12 to recognize loneliness and social isolation in their peers, offering effective strategies to reach out and help, and ways they can grow an empathetic and inclusive community. The program is designed around three goals that are accomplished using the program's framework and reinforced throughout the program cycle. 

Goals

The three goals of the Start With Hello program are to teach students how to:
- Recognize loneliness and social isolation in peers.
- Help their peers who may be lonely and/or socially isolated.
- Grow an empathetic and inclusive community. 

Program Framework

The goals are accomplished using our three-step program framework:
1. See Someone Alone: Learn how to recognize social isolation and loneliness.
2. Reach Out and Help: Learn the benefits of helping peers who are lonely or socially isolated as well as strategies to overcome challenges. 
3. Start With Hello: Learn ways to help peers who are lonely and socially isolated as well as help create a more connected and inclusive community. 

Check out the graphic below to learn more about how we will reinforce these skills at TCE this year! ðŸ’š


TCE Principal Newsletter

Each week Ms. Martin sends out her Town Center Principal Newsletter. Please make sure to check out all the important campus-wide announcements in the Principal Newsletter. 




What we are learning?

Math Workshop - In Math, learners will locate the position of a given whole number on an open number line and name a whole number that corresponds toa. specific point on a number line. Learners will also use an understanding of place value to say a number that is 10 more or 10 less than a given number up to 120. 

Reading Workshop - In Reading, learners continue learning strategies to help them grow as 2nd-grade readers and how to solve tricky words. In Phonics they will review more short/long vowels and silent e. 

Library Day is every Thursday! Please help your child remember to return their books so that they may check out new ones during our visit. 

Writing Workshop- In writing, learners will continue to revise and edit their narrative writing. 

Social Studies- In Social Studies, learners will begin a new unit on historical figures and how their contributions have shaped the community, state, and nation. They will begin to research and learn about important figures like Irma Rangel, Theodore Roosevelt, and Thurgood Marshall. 

Science - In Science, learners will justify the choice of materials they combined based on their physical properties. 

Friday, September 1, 2023

September 4th-8th

 

Calendar

September 4th - Labor Day/No School

September 7th - Curriculum Night
2nd Grade will be in room B101 from 5:00-5:45 P.M.
The Book Fair will be open during Curriculum Night from 6:00-7:15 p.m.

September 7th-15th - Book Fair

September 8th - Special Friends Day
See details and information below!

September 8th - Last Day to order spirit wear and Grade Level Shirts

September 21st  - Sonic Spirit Night 
5:00-8:00 p.m.

September 29th - Fall Frolic Fun Run
During 2nd grade specials 9:15-10:05

Announcements

Special Friends Day


We are excited to see everyone on Friday, September 8th for Special Friends Day! All are welcome! Your child's special friend can be anyone from a part to a family friend. 

Sign-up Link Here!


Start With Hello

We are excited to launch Start with Hello Week at Town Center during September 18th to 22nd!

Program Overview

The Start With Hello program empowers students in grades K-12 to recognize loneliness and social isolation in their peers, offering effective strategies to reach out and help, and ways they can grow an empathetic and inclusive community. The program is designed around three goals that are accomplished using the program's framework and reinforced throughout the program cycle. 

Goals

The three goals of the Start With Hello program are to teach students how to:
- Recognize loneliness and social isolation in peers.
- Help their peers who may be lonely and/or socially isolated.
- Grow an empathetic and inclusive community. 

Program Framework

The goals are accomplished using our three-step program framework:
1. See Someone Alone: learn how to recognize social isolation and loneliness.
2. Reach Out and Help: learn the benefits of helping peers who are lonely or socially isolated as well as strategies to overcome challenges. 
3. Start With Hello: learn ways to help peers who are lonely and socially isolated as well as help create a more connected and inclusive community. 

Check out the graphic below to learn more about how we will reinforce these skills at TCE this year! ðŸ’š


Snacks

2nd grade will have a short snack time each day, while we work, to keep our brains and bodies fueled for learning. In order to ensure a safe classroom environment for everyone, we ask that you please DO NOT send any snacks that contain peanuts/tree nuts. Please send a small, healthy snack (ex: fruit, cereal, crackers, goldfish, etc.) each day that does not require a fork or spoon to eat. Additionally, please send a water bottle with a sports (no spill) top daily. 

If remembering a snack each day is too much, you may choose to bring 5 snacks each Monday and have them ready for the week in your child's cubby. You may also choose to keep a "school-only" water bottle that goes home to be cleaned each Friday if needed. 


Lunches

Below are a few links regarding lunches:



iPad Resources/Updates/Charging

Next week we will begin slowly introducing our digital learning tools. We will begin the year with lessons on what it means to be a good digital citizen and get our iPads set up for a year of learning. Many iPads are in need of an update. Please make sure that your child's iPad is updated over the weekend. iPads will need to be plugged in and charged to update. We have extremely limited chargers in the classrooms, as chargers were sent home with iPads. Please make sure that your child's iPad is charged each night. If your child's iPad needs to be charged, please send your child to school with your charger. 

Our Digital Learning Coach, Ms. Tinch, has also shared some parent iPad resources that you might find very helpful at home:

Screen time and restrictions: Click Here

Screen Guide: Click Here

Additional Parent Resources: Click Here


TCE Principal Newsletter

Each week Ms. Martin sends out her Town Center Principal Newsletter. Please make sure to check out all the important campus-wide announcements in the Principal Newsletter. 

September 4th-8th Newsletter Link Coming Soon!



What we are learning?

Math Workshop - In Math, learners will determine whether a number up to 40 is even or odd using pairings of objects. Learners will use an understanding of place value to say a number that is 10 more or less than a given number up to 120. Learners will also explain the patterns they notice on a hundreds/120 chart. We will also take our Math MAP assessment this week as well. 

Reading Workshop - In Reading, learners will work on reading in longer phrases, and keeping tabs on their comprehension. We will also be taking our reading MAP assessment and continuing with our MClass assessments at the beginning of the year. In Phonics, learners will explore r-controlled vowels and some "troublemaker" words.  

Library Day is every Thursday! Please help your child remember to return their books so that they may check out new ones during our visit. 

Writing Workshop- In writing, learners will revise and edit their narrative writing. 

Social Studies- In Social Studies, learners will conclude our unit on citizenship and begin to identify how selected symbols, customs, and celebrations reflect an American love of individualism, inventiveness, and freedom. 

Science - In Science, learners will demonstrate that things can be done to materials such as cutting, folding, sanding, and melting to change their physical properties. Learners will also compare changes in materials caused by heating and cooling. 

Friday, August 25, 2023

August 28th - September 1st

Calendar

August 30th - Fall Individual Picture Day
Picture Day Order ID: EVTXQK3XZ; mylifetouch.com

September 4th - Labor Day/No School

September 7th - Curriculum Night
Kinder, 1st, & 2nd grade Curriculum Night 5:00-5:40 p.m.
3rd, 4th, & 5th grade Curriculum Night 5:45-6:30 p.m.
The Book Fair will be open during Curriculum Night from 6:00-7:15 p.m.

September 7th-15th - Book Fair

September 8th - Special Friends Day
See details and information below!

Announcements

Special Friends Day

Snacks

2nd grade will have a short snack time each day, while we work, to keep our brains and bodies fueled for learning. In order to ensure a safe classroom environment for everyone, we ask that you please DO NOT send any snacks that contain peanuts/tree nuts. Please send a small, healthy snack (ex: fruit, cereal, crackers, goldfish, etc.) each day that does not require a fork or spoon to eat. Additionally, please send a water bottle with a sports (no spill) top daily. 

If remembering a snack each day is too much, you may choose to bring 5 snacks each Monday and have them ready for the week in your child's cubby. You may also choose to keep a "school-only" water bottle that goes home to be cleaned each Friday if needed. 


Lunches

Below are a few links regarding lunches:



iPad Resources/Updates/Charging

Next week we will begin slowly introducing our digital learning tools. We will begin the year with lessons on what it means to be a good digital citizen and get our iPads set up for a year of learning. Many iPads are in need of an update. Please make sure that your child's iPad is updated over the weekend. iPads will need to be plugged in and charged to update. We have extremely limited chargers in the classrooms, as chargers were sent home with iPads. Please make sure that your child's iPad is charged each night. If your child's iPad needs to be charged, please send your child to school with your charger. 

Our Digital Learning Coach, Ms. Tinch, has also shared some parent iPad resources that you might find very helpful at home:

Screen time and restrictions: Click Here

Screen Guide: Click Here

Additional Parent Resources: Click Here


TCE Principal Newsletter

Each week Ms. Martin sends out her Town Center Principal Newsletter. Please make sure to check out all the important campus-wide announcements in the Principal Newsletter. 




What we are learning?

Math Workshop - In Math, learners will learn to recall basic facts to add and subtract within 20 with automaticity. 

Reading Workshop - In Reading, learners will decide what and how to read. We will also identify common patterns found in words and sentences. We have started going to the library! Our library day in second grade will be Thursday each week. Please help your learners remember to bring their books each week so that they can get new ones. 

Writing Workshop- In writing, learners will study mentor texts for inspiration and ideas.

Social Studies- In Social Studies, learners will be able to identify the characteristics and traits of a good citizen. 

Science - In Science, learners will identify what a scientist is and how they use tools to help them investigate in a safe manner. 

Friday, August 18, 2023

August 21st - 25th

 

Calendar

August 21st - PTO Meeting @ 6:00 pm - TCE Library
August 30th - Fall Individual Picture Day
September 4th - Labor Day/No School
September 7th - Curriculum Night
Book Fair will be open during Curriculum Night from 6:00-7:15 p.m.
September 7th-15th - Book Fair
September 8th - Special Friends Day
More information to come!

Announcements

Snacks

2nd grade will have a short snack time each day, while we work, to keep our brains and bodies fueled for learning. In order to ensure a safe classroom environment for everyone, we ask that you please DO NOT send any snacks that contain peanuts/tree nuts. Please send a small, healthy snack (ex: fruit, cereal, crackers, goldfish, etc.) each day that does not require a fork or spoon to eat. Additionally, please send a water bottle with a sports (no spill) top daily. 

If remembering a snack each day is too much, you may choose to bring 5 snacks each Monday and have them ready for the week in your child's cubby. You may also choose to keep a "school-only" water bottle that goes home to be cleaned each Friday if needed. 


Lunches

Below are a few links regarding lunches:



iPad Resources/Updates/Charging

Next week we will begin slowly introducing our digital learning tools. We will begin the year with lessons on what it means to be a good digital citizen and get our iPads set up for a year of learning. Many iPads are in need of an update. Please make sure that your child's iPad is updated over the weekend. iPads will need to be plugged in and charged to update. We have extremely limited chargers in the classrooms, as chargers were sent home with iPads. Please make sure that your child's iPad is charged each night. If your child's iPad needs to be charged, please send your child to school with your charger. 

Our Digital Learning Coach, Ms. Tinch, has also shared some parent iPad resources that you might find very helpful at home:

Screen time and restrictions: Click Here

Screen Guide: Click Here

Additional Parent Resources: Click Here



What we are learning?

Math Workshop - In Math, learners will learn about one another by organizing a collection of data in a bar graph or pictograph. Learners will explain to a classmate what they noticed and what they wonder about the data. 

Reading Workshop - In Reading, learners will decide what and how to read. We will also identify common patterns found in words and sentences. 

Writing Workshop- In writing, learners will study mentor texts for inspiration and ideas.

Social Studies- In Social Studies, learners will be able to identify the characteristics and traits of a good citizen. 

Science - In Science, learners will identify what a scientist is and how they use tools to help them investigate in a safe manner. 

Friday, May 19, 2023

May 22nd - 26th

Calendar

May 22nd - Field Day
May 23rd - Yearbook Signing Party
If you purchased a TCE yearbook, please send it to school on Tuesday!
May 23rd-25th - "Camp Learned A Lot"
Learners may bring a small pillow/blanket to school these days!
May 26th - Last Day of School/Early Release @ 12:30 p.m.
Please make arrangements to pick up at 12:30. If your child is going home differently, please let your homeroom teacher know. 
May 26th - Spirit Rally @ 8:00 a.m.

 

Announcements


Field Day - Read ALL

What to Wear:

ImageBathing Suit Due to the active nature of the day, one-piece or tankinis are the best.

ImageShoes that can get wet & dirty - Flip-flops, Crocs, water shoes, or sneakers that are easy to take on and off are great. No socks are needed.

ImageGrade Level T-Shirt or shirt of the same color if they don’t have one: Kinder- Green; 1st- Maroon; 2nd- Red; 3rd- Blue; 4th- Grade; 5th- Yellow 

 

What to Bring:

ImageSunscreen- Make sure to apply before school and send your child extra.

ImageTowel

ImageWater Bottle

ImageDry Change of Clothes

ImageOptional- hat and/or sunglasses

 

Other Details:

ImageLunch- Sack lunches are available through the cafeteria, or you can bring your own. Make sure to let your child’s teacher know if they are getting school sack lunch. Your child’s lunchtime may differ from their usual schedule, so if your child is bringing a sack lunch, make sure they come to school with it in the morning. 

ImageSwimming- Lifeguards will be on duty and life jackets will be provided for those that need one. Parents will not be able to join our students in the pool to swim. There is a variety of seating around the pool area for volunteers that are present.  If you plan to attend the pool station, please make sure to first check in at the TCE front office before coming to the pool. Pool schedule for the day:


Kinder: 10:40 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.

First Grade: 11:05 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Second Grade: 9:50 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

Thrid Grade: 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Fourth Grade: 12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.

Fifth Grade: 1:10 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.


ImageLABEL EVERYTHING! Grade-level t-shirt, sunscreen, towel, water bottle, etc. 

ImageVolunteers - Make sure to check in the front office to get your name badge. Your background check must already be completed and processed prior to field day.  


Camp Learned A Lot

To celebrate all that we've learned in second grade, next week we will be participating in "Camp Learned A Lot". Your child is welcome to bring a small pillow and blanket from home that they can keep in their cubby from Tuesday, May 23rd-Thursday, May 25th. This will be part of their "camping gear". 


Sack Summer Hunger


What are we learning?

Math Workshop - In Math this week, learners will be reviewing all concepts covered in second-grade math during "Camp Learned Alot"!

Reading Workshop - In Reading Workshop this week, learners will be reviewing all concepts covered in second-grade reading during "Camp Learned Alot"!

Writing Workshop- In Writing Workshop this week, learners will be reviewing all concepts covered in second-grade writing during "Camp Learned Alot"!

Social Studies - In Social Studies this week, learners will be reviewing all concepts covered in second-grade social studies during "Camp Learned Alot"!

Science - In Science this week, learners will be reviewing all concepts covered in second-grade science during "Camp Learned Alot"!

Friday, May 12, 2023

May 15th-19th

 


Calendar

May 15th - All Library Books Due
May 17th - Pinstack Spirit Night
May 22nd - Field Day
Be on the lookout! More field day information coming soon!
May 26th - Last Day of School/Early Release

 

Announcements


Reminder: iPads

TCE 2nd graders should come to school each day with their iPad fully charged. Please ensure your child charges his/her iPad each evening. Your child should also check periodically to ensure his/her iPad software is up to date (settings--> general --> software update). 

Reminder: Snack

We have a short snack time each day while we continue to work. 2nd graders do not each lunch until 12:00 PM each day, so it's important that they have healthy and nutritious snacks each day to fuel their bodies. We also ask that the snack they bring is completely free of peanuts/tree nuts. This will help provide a safe environment for all learners. Thank you for your help!

Sack Summer Hunger


Reminder: SmartWatches

We have noticed that we have several students that have begun wearing smartwatches to school, so we want to take a minute to be clear about expectations for these devices. 

Students may wear their smartwatches to school, but they may not use them to text, email, or call ANYONE during the day. (The same rule applies to their iPads.) This includes parents. Please help us in reinforcing this expectation. If you need to get in touch with your son/daughter during the day, please email your child's teacher or call the front office. Smartwatches MAY be used AFTER school for communicating with your child that may be walking, biking, etc.

We have talked about these expectations with the students. We've let them know that if they are using their smartwatch to communicate, they will receive one warning. After that one warning, they will lose the privilege of wearing their smartwatches during the day and will have to keep them in their backpacks.

Thank you for your support!



What are we learning?

Math Workshop - In Math this week, learners will be reviewing all concepts covered in second-grade math!  

Reading Workshop - In Reading Workshop, learners will review strategies using a variety of mentor texts. They will also work on reading stamina during Independent Reading time. 

Writing Workshop- In Writing Workshop, learners will write to a variety of prompts using skills that they have learned this year including writing an introduction, additional description, and writing a conclusion. In Grammar, we will begin reviewing nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, and adverbs. 

Social Studies - In Social Studies this week, learners will be reviewing all the concepts that we have learned since spring break. 

Science - In Science this week, learners will continue their research on how seasonal changes affect an organism's behavior and showcase their findings with a presentation of their choice. 

Friday, May 5, 2023

May 8th-12th


Calendar

May 1st-5th - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6th - Election Day
May 8th - Mrs. McKinney Returns!
May 15th - All Library Books Due
May 17th - Pinstack Spirit Night
May 22nd - Field Day
May 26th - Last Day of School/Early Release

 

Announcements


Teacher Appreciation Week

Thank you!!! First of all, we want to say thank you to each of our second-grade families. You have made us feel so loved and appreciated by this teacher appreciation week. From homemade cards, flowers, thoughtful gifts, hugs, and words of appreciation from your children and families, we're so very thankful. We are immensely grateful for the role you play in making these students be all that they can be!

Second, we would like to thank our PTO. This incredible week of celebration and appreciation would not be possible without our incredible PTO and the many of you parents who help serve on various committees. We are so thankful for our PTO and all they do both to celebrate teachers and help make our school such a wonderful place. Many thanks! Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Judd, Mrs. McKinney, & Mrs. Brimhall

SmartWatches

We have noticed that we have several students that have begun wearing smartwatches to school, so we want to take a minute to be clear about expectations for these devices. 

Students may wear their smartwatches to school, but they may not use them to text, email, or call ANYONE during the day. (The same rule applies to their iPads.) This includes parents. Please help us in reinforcing this expectation. If you need to get in touch with your son/daughter during the day, please email your child's teacher or call the front office. Smartwatches MAY be used AFTER school for communicating with your child that may be walking, biking, etc.

We have talked about these expectations with the students. We've let them know that if they are using their smartwatch to communicate, they will receive one warning. After that one warning, they will lose the privilege of wearing their smartwatches during the day and will have to keep them in their backpacks.

Thank you for your support!

May 6 Bond Election Information

Coppell ISD residents, who are registered to vote may cast a ballot in the May 6 Bond Election. Voters will be asked to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the $321.5 million bond measure on May 6. In accordance with state law, the bond referendum will be presented as four separate propositions. 
Campus-specific Bond project information detailing the projects each campus will receive is available here. 

Bond Informational Video: May 2023 Bond.

Learn more at https://www.coppellisd.com/bond.

Reminder: iPads

TCE 2nd graders should come to school each day with their iPad fully charged. Please ensure your child charges his/her iPad each evening. Your child should also check periodically to ensure his/her iPad software is up to date (settings--> general --> software update). 

Reminder: Snack

We have a short snack time each day while we continue to work. 2nd graders do not each lunch until 12:00 PM each day, so it's important that they have healthy and nutritious snacks each day to fuel their bodies. We also ask that the snack they bring is completely free of peanuts/tree nuts. This will help provide a safe environment for all learners. Thank you for your help!

Sack Summer Hunger




What are we learning?

Math Workshop - In Math this week, learners will determine a solution to a problem involving length, including estimating lengths. Learners will also use concrete models of square units to find the area of a rectangle and explain the process they used to find the area of a rectangle with square units. 

Parent Resource Link - Measurement

Reading Workshop - In Reading Workshop, learners will review strategies using a variety of mentor texts. They will also work on reading stamina during Independent Reading time. 

Writing Workshop- In Writing Workshop, learners will write to a variety of prompts using skills that they have learned this year including writing an introduction, additional description, and writing a conclusion. In Grammar, we will begin reviewing nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, and adverbs. 

Social Studies - In Social Studies this week, learners will finish up their unit reflecting on market day, explaining choices people can make about earning, spending, and saving money by exploring the development of a product from a natural resource to a finished product. 

Science - In Science this week, learners will investigate how seasonal changes affect an organism's behavior.