May 20th - May 23rd

Calendar

May 21st - Field Day
May 22nd - Board Game Day
May 23rd - Last Day of School! (Dismissal at 12:15 PM)

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.

Menu Changes
There are some changes to the lunch menu for next week. Please look at the following below for more information.

Field Day
Please look below for more information on Field Day. Field Day is this Tuesday, May 21st! This flyer will be coming home with your child today. Please be sure to check for the flyer.

Board Game Day
On Wednesday, we will be celebrating the end of 2nd grade by having some time set aside for Board Game Day. Your child may bring a board and/or card game to school that is not electronic or makes sound. Please label the game clearly with your child's name. Your child may also bring a SMALL stuffed animal to school as well. Both the game and the stuffed animal must fit inside your child's backpack.

Spring Conferences
It is hard to believe that we are already in our last nine weeks of the school year. Time has flown by so quickly with these amazing learners!

The district is unable to set aside a day for spring parent conferences, but we are happy to make time to answer any questions or concerns you may have. You recently received your learner's third nine weeks report card, which provided you with an update on how your learner is doing in class. We will also be sending home your learner's end of year data for the 2018-2019 school year in May; along with a summer packet of resources and ways to support your learner over the break.

If you would like to discuss any questions or concerns regarding your learner and would like a conference (via email, phone or face-to-face) please email your child's homeroom teacher. Please know that our district end of year assessment window is open until May 17th. If you choose to schedule a conference before that, it is possible we will not have your child's end of year data yet. As noted earlier, we will be sure to send that home when the window closes. What a JOY it has been to have these learners this year! *We are unable to discuss 3rd-grade sections for next school year. Please keep questions related to your learner's academic and emotional growth from the 2018-2019 school year.*

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!!

Cozby Summer Reading and Activities

In order to help prevent the loss of literacy skills that your child has learned this school year (known as "summer slide"), it is important that your child reads every day for at least 20 minutes. In order to raise lifelong readers, we have to let reading be fun. Reading is most enjoyable for children if they get to choose what they read and when they get to read with the adults in their family. Please, visit the Cozby Public Library and read together so that reading feels like important and special family time. 

During summer the Cozby Public Library and Community Commons organizes weekly activities and programs for children, teens, and the whole family.  Visit the Cozby Library Events Calendar (link below) and read Summer Reading Programs flyer (attached) for more information.

https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will review the strategies and topics they learned in math this year!

Reading: In reading and writing this week, learners will review the strategies and topics they learned in language arts this year!

Science: In science this week, learners will review the topics they learned in science this year!

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will review the topics they learned in social studies this year!

May 13th - May 17th

Calendar

May 13th-15th - STAAR Testing 3rd-5th Grade - NO VISITORS ON CAMPUS
May 21st - Field Day
May 23rd - Last Day of 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.

STAAR Testing - No visitors on campus

We will be administering the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) to learners on Monday, May 13th, Tuesday, May 14th, and Wednesday, May 15th. Third and Fourth grades will take Math on Monday and Reading on Tuesday.  Fifth grade will take Science on Wednesday. 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!

Spring Conferences
It is hard to believe that we are already in our last nine weeks of the school year. Time has flown by so quickly with these amazing learners!

The district is unable to set aside a day for spring parent conferences, but we are happy to make time to answer any questions or concerns you may have. You recently received your learner's third nine weeks report card, which provided you with an update on how your learner is doing in class. We will also be sending home your learner's end of year data for the 2018-2019 school year in May; along with a summer packet of resources and ways to support your learner over the break.

If you would like to discuss any questions or concerns regarding your learner and would like a conference (via email, phone or face-to-face) please email your child's homeroom teacher. Please know that our district end of year assessment window is open until May 17th. If you choose to schedule a conference before that, it is possible we will not have your child's end of year data yet. As noted earlier, we will be sure to send that home when the window closes. What a JOY it has been to have these learners this year! *We are unable to discuss 3rd-grade sections for next school year. Please keep questions related to your learner's academic and emotional growth from the 2018-2019 school year.*

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!!

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will calculate how money saved can accumulate into a larger amount over time, explain that saving is an alternative to spending, and determine the differences between a deposit and a withdrawal.

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will wrap up the media literacy unit and begin a review of strategies that we have learned this year. In writing workshop, learners will review strategies from the year, and continue with cursive handwriting.

Science: In science this week, learners will investigate and record some of the unique stages that insects undergo during life cycle.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will continue to apply their knowledge of a producer and consumer by exploring the development of a product from a natural resource to a finished product.  

May 6th - May 10th

Calendar

May 6th-10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6th - Author Visit (see below)
May 10th - Mother's Day Marathon (during specials)
May 13th-15th - STAAR Testing 3rd-5th Grade - NO VISITORS ON CAMPUS
May 21st - Field Day
May 23rd - Last Day of 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.

Due Friday, May 10: All TCE Library books

The district's final due date for all library books is Friday, May 10. Please, help your child locate any Town Center Elementary library books that they may have checked out, and remind them to return books to our school library no later than Friday, May 10.  Please, also pay for any lost or damaged library books by Friday, May 10.  Your child can log into their library account at destiny.coppellisd.com and go to the "My Info" tab to make sure that all of their library books have been returned.

Kindergarten-2nd Grade Author Visit

Author and former CISD Educator, Julie Wolf, will be visiting our TCE Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade classes on Monday, May 6th! We are looking forward to this special opportunity to have the author read aloud one of her books, show us how she became a published author, and share fun activities related to her stories. Families are welcome to purchase their own copies of Julie Wolf's book from her website or Amazon. If you would like the author to autograph the book, please have your child bring the book to Mrs. Keene-Carlson (TCE Librarian) before the date of Ms. Wolf's visit so that she can prepare it for her to sign. 

Too Much Razzle-Dazzle (book): https://geniusesatplay.com/product/too-much-razzle-dazzle-hardbound/

Spring Conferences
It is hard to believe that we are already in our last nine weeks of the school year. Time has flown by so quickly with these amazing learners!

The district is unable to set aside a day for spring parent conferences, but we are happy to make time to answer any questions or concerns you may have. You recently received your learner's third nine weeks report card, which provided you with an update on how your learner is doing in class. We will also be sending home your learner's end of year data for the 2018-2019 school year in May; along with a summer packet of resources and ways to support your learner over the break.

If you would like to discuss any questions or concerns regarding your learner and would like a conference (via email, phone or face-to-face) please email your child's homeroom teacher. Please know that our district end of year assessment window is open until May 17th. If you choose to schedule a conference before that, it is possible we will not have your child's end of year data yet. As noted earlier, we will be sure to send that home when the window closes. What a JOY it has been to have these learners this year! *We are unable to discuss 3rd-grade sections for next school year. Please keep questions related to your learner's academic and emotional growth from the 2018-2019 school year.*

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!!

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will read and write time to the nearest one-minute increment by learning about analog and digital clocks and be able to distinguish between a.m. and p.m.

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will use comprehension strategies to analyze how media and nonfiction features impact meaning. In writing workshop, learners will review strategies from the year, and continue with cursive handwriting.

Science: In science this week, learners will investigate and record some of the unique stages that insects undergo during life cycle.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will apply their knowledge of a producer and consumer by exploring the development of a product from a natural resource to a finished product.  

April 29th - May 3rd

Calendar

April 29th - STEM Family Night 5:30-7:00
May 1st - Newcomer Parent Class 5:00-7:00
May 6th-10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6th - Author Visit (see below)
May 10th - Mother's Day Marathon (during specials)
May 13th-15th - STAAR Testing 3rd-5th Grade - NO VISITORS ON CAMPUS
May 21st - Field Day
May 23rd - Last Day of 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.

STEM Night

Join us this Monday, April 29th from 5:30-7:00 pm for TCE Family STEM Night hosted by the Perot Museum. Bring the whole family and join us for a great night for FREE exploring and learning! 

Kindergarten-2nd Grade Author Visit

Author and former CISD Educator, Julie Wolf, will be visiting our TCE Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade classes on Monday, May 6th! We are looking forward to this special opportunity to have the author read aloud one of her books, show us how she became a published author, and share fun activities related to her stories. Families are welcome to purchase their own copies of Julie Wolf's book from her website or Amazon. If you would like the author to autograph the book, please have your child bring the book to Mrs. Keene-Carlson (TCE Librarian) before the date of Ms. Wolf's visit so that she can prepare it for her to sign. 

Too Much Razzle-Dazzle (book): https://geniusesatplay.com/product/too-much-razzle-dazzle-hardbound/

Spring Conferences
It is hard to believe that we are already in our last nine weeks of the school year. Time has flown by so quickly with these amazing learners!

The district is unable to set aside a day for spring parent conferences, but we are happy to make time to answer any questions or concerns you may have. You recently received your learner's third nine weeks report card, which provided you with an update on how your learner is doing in class. We will also be sending home your learner's end of year data for the 2018-2019 school year in May; along with a summer packet of resources and ways to support your learner over the break.

If you would like to discuss any questions or concerns regarding your learner and would like a conference (via email, phone or face-to-face) please email your child's homeroom teacher. Please know that our district end of year assessment window is open until May 17th. If you choose to schedule a conference before that, it is possible we will not have your child's end of year data yet. As noted earlier, we will be sure to send that home when the window closes. What a JOY it has been to have these learners this year! *We are unable to discuss 3rd-grade sections for next school year. Please keep questions related to your learner's academic and emotional growth from the 2018-2019 school year.*

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!!

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will determine the length of an object to the nearest marked unit (centimeters and meters) using rulers, meter sticks and measuring tapes to determine the solution to a problem involving length. Learners will also use concrete models of square units to find the area of a rectangle by covering it with no gaps or overlaps. 

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will wrap up their reader's theater and continue with end-of-year assessments. In writing workshop, learners will write narrative stories, explore abbreviations, and continue with cursive handwriting. 

Science: In science this week, learners will observe, record and compare how the physical characteristics of plants help them meet their basic needs such as stems carry water throughout the plant.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will apply their knowledge of a producer and consumer by exploring the development of a product from a natural resource to a finished product.  

April 22nd - 26th

Calendar

April 18th - Skate Night 6:00-8:00
April 19th - Weather Day (NO SCHOOL)
April 22nd - Professional Development for Teachers (NO SCHOOL)
April 29th - STEM Family Night 5:30-7:00
May 6th-10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 10th - Mother's Day Maraton (during specials)
May 13th-15th - STAAR Testing 3rd-5th Grade - NO VISITORS ON CAMPUS
May 21st - Field Day
May 23rd - Last Day of 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.

Spring Conferences
It is hard to believe that we are already in our last nine weeks of the school year. Time has flown by so quickly with these amazing learners!

The district is unable to set aside a day for spring parent conferences, but we are happy to make time to answer any questions or concerns you may have. You recently received your learner's third nine weeks report card, which provided you with an update on how your learner is doing in class. We will also be sending home your learner's end of year data for the 2018-2019 school year in May; along with a summer packet of resources and ways to support your learner over the break.

If you would like to discuss any questions or concerns regarding your learner and would like a conference (via email, phone or face-to-face) please email your child's homeroom teacher. Please know that our district end of year assessment window is open until May 17th. If you choose to schedule a conference before that, it is possible we will not have your child's end of year data yet. As noted earlier, we will be sure to send that home when the window closes. What a JOY it has been to have these learners this year! *We are unable to discuss 3rd-grade sections for next school year. Please keep questions related to your learner's academic and emotional growth from the 2018-2019 school year.*

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!!

STEM Night

Join us for STEM night, hosted by the Perot Museum, on Monday, April 29th from 5:30-7:00 pm. 

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will find the length of objects using concrete models for standard units of length. Learners will determine the length of an object to the nearest marked unit using ruler, yardsticks and measuring tapes to determine the solution to a problem involving length. 

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will read their folktale reader's theater script, focusing on conveying meaning by using good fluency and expression. In writing workshop, learners will write narrative stories, continue working on prefixes and suffixes, and continue with cursive handwriting. 

RED Reading Folders: DUE Friday, April 26th.

Science: In science this week, learners will observe, record and compare how the physical characteristics of plants help them meet their basic needs such as stems carry water throughout the plant.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will explore the production, consumption, shelter and marketing, and advertising through critical thinking experiences and collaborative teamwork. 

April 15th - 19th

Calendar

April 16th - National Wear Your PJs to Work Day
(PJ Day for teachers & learners)
April 18th - Skate Night 6:00-8:00
April 19th - Weather Day (NO SCHOOL)
April 22nd - Professional Development for Teachers (NO SCHOOL)
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.

Spring Conferences
It is hard to believe that we are already in our last nine weeks of the school year. Time has flown by so quickly with these amazing learners!

The district is unable to set aside a day for spring parent conferences, but we are happy to make time to answer any questions or concerns you may have. You recently received your learner's third nine weeks report card, which provided you with an update on how your learner is doing in class. We will also be sending home your learner's end of year data for the 2018-2019 school year in May; along with a summer packet of resources and ways to support your learner over the break.

If you would like to discuss any questions or concerns regarding your learner and would like a conference (via email, phone or face-to-face) please email your child's homeroom teacher. What a JOY it has been to have these learners this year! *We are unable to discuss 3rd-grade sections for next school year. Please keep questions related to your learner's academic and emotional growth from the 2018-2019 school year.*

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!!

STEM Night

Join us for STEM night, hosted by the Perot Museum, on Monday, April 29th from 5:30-7:00 pm. 

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will finish up our unit on fractions and begin our unit on measurement using units to describe length, area and time. Learners will also take part in their end of year math screener. 

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will learn the elements of a drama and select a reader's theater script to begin practicing with good fluency and expression. In writing workshop, learners will write their end of year assessment, work on prefixes and suffixes, and continue with cursive handwriting. 

Science: In science this week, learners are observing, recording, and comparing how the physical characteristics and behaviors of animals help them meet their basic needs such as fins help fish move and balance in the water.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will explore the production, consumption, shelter and marketing, and advertising through critical thinking experiences and collaborative teamwork. 

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.