September 30th - October 4th

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

October 1st - PTO Meeting 6pm *All parents are welcome*
October 4th - CISD Community Tailgate (see below)
Texan Town #3
October 10th - Spirit Rally @ 8 AM
End of Nine Weeks
October 11th - Fall Parent Conference Day
October 14th - No School
October 18th - PTO Movie Night 6-8pm
Texan Town #4
October 21st - 25th - Red Ribbon Week
October 25th - Red Ribbon Run (2nd Grade @ 2:10)
Texan Town #5

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 weeks newsletter can be found linked here.

Pumpkin Patch
This fall we will be turning our very own TCE Garden into the TCE Pumpkin Patch! We are so excited about all of the wonderful learning activities and curriculum connections we will be able to make in our school garden! If you would like to help us turn our school garden into the TCE Pumpkin Patch, please consider donating a pumpkin (any size or type) to our garden! You can begin sending in pumpkins as soon as possible, and we will take them to the garden. You can also drop them off in the garden on your own! 
Thank you so much! 

CISD Community Tailgate
CISD invites our community to join us for our 3rd annual community tailgate Friday, October 4th from 5:30 p.m. to game kickoff at 7 p.m. The tailgate will be held in the parking lot of Buddy Echols field at Coppell High School in front of the tennis courts. Dinner from Hard 8 BBQ will be available for $5, which includes either of turkey or beef sandwich, two sides and drink. The only way to guarantee a meal is to purchase tickets in advance by the end of the day September 30th. To purchase a ticket, visit https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/CISD-Community-Tailgate/SbmIp9B. We also will be celebrating the district's 60th birthday with a Pop Up Party at the Community Tailgate. Join us in celebrating CISD and supporting our Cowboys as they play Hebron High School. Game tickets are still required to enter Buddy Echols Field to watch the game. 

Fall Conferences

Fall conferences are coming up! We have October 11th set aside for parent/teacher conferences. Please sign-up using the link for your child's homeroom teacher.

2A McGraw/2B Bowman Sign-up

2C Judd/2D Gipson Sign-up

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. They will apply this knowledge and skills to solve one and two-step word problems involving addition and subtraction. 

Subtracting by Breaking Apart

Subtracting by Counting Up

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will become flexible word solvers, using multiple strategies at a time as well as notice beginnings and endings of words so they can read parts of the word quickly. In writing workshop, learners will learn to revise and edit their writing in meaningful ways. We will begin preparing for our end of unit writing celebration. 

Science: In science, learners will explore how materials change their physical properties when we cut, fold, sand and melt them.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will learn how leaders help their communities. 

September 23rd - 27th

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

September 24th - Sonic Night - 6:00-8:00
September 28th - Texan Town #2
October 1st - PTO Meeting 6pm
October 4th - CISD Community Tailgate
Texan Town #3
October 11th - Fall Parent Conference Day
October 14th - No School
October 18th - PTO Movie Night 6-8pm
Texan Town #4
October 21st - 25th - Red Ribbon Week
October 25th - Red Ribbon Run (2nd Grade @ 2:10)
Texan Town #5

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 weeks newsletter can be found linked here.

Pumpkin Patch
This fall we will be turning our very own TCE Garden into the TCE Pumpkin Patch! We are so excited about all of the wonderful learning activities and curriculum connections we will be able to make in our school garden! If you would like to help us turn our school garden into the TCE Pumpkin Patch, please consider donating a pumpkin (any size or type) to our garden! You can begin sending in pumpkins as soon as possible, and we will take them to the garden. You can also drop them off in the garden on your own! 
Thank you so much! 

Fall Conferences

Fall conferences are coming up! We have October 11th set aside for parent/teacher conferences. Please sign-up using the link for your child's homeroom teacher.

2A McGraw/2B Bowman Sign-up

2C Judd/2D Gipson Sign-up

What are we learning?

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

Break Apart Ones Strategy

Adding on a Number Line

Adding by Place Value

Adding with Algorithm

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will work on using metacognition as they read, using what the author says and their own thoughts to comprehend the text.  In writing workshop, learners will read mentor texts and look at the author's crafts to use in their own writing.

Science: In science, learners will explore how materials change their physical properties when we cut, fold, sand and melt them.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will identify the functions of government and learn about the different governmental services such as police and fire protection, libraries, schools, and parks. 

September 16th - 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

September 20th - Texan Town #1
September 24th - Sonic Night - 6:00-8:00
September 28th - Texan Town #2
October 4th - TCE's 25th Birthday Bash/Picnic

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 weeks newsletter can be found linked here.

Popcorn, Popcorn
The first session of Fall Texan Town is starting on Friday, September 20th. Your learner has the opportunity to purchase a subscription for popcorn or they can bring 50 cents every Friday. There will be 5 Texan Town days, so the cost for a subscription will be $2.50.

Dates
Friday, September 20th
Friday, September 28th
Friday, October 3rd
Friday, October 18th
Friday, October 25th

Background Checks
If you have not had a chance please fill out a background check for the 2019-2020 school year. CISD is using a new application and background check process for all volunteers in the district using the same software used for employee background checks. These can take up to 10 days to process and we would love for you to fill out one now so that you are already cleared for any future volunteer/visiting opportunities. Visit coppellisd.com/volunteer to fill out a background check today!

Gifted and Talented Screening
Heather Bass is our campus gifted and talented intervention services specialist. If you have any questions regarding her intervention services or screening after viewing the video below direct them to Mrs. Bass (hbass@coppellisd.com). The video linked here will outline the screening process in second grade. 

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, learners will develop and use strategies and methods for whole number computations in order to recall basic facts to add and subtract within 20 with automaticity. 

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will work on using metacognition as they read, using what the author says and their own thoughts to comprehend the text. They will reflect on their reading by journaling and writing quick notes on post-its. In writing workshop, learners will continue to work on goal setting and revising their personal narrative (small moment) stories. 

Science: In science, will continue to compare changes in materials caused by heating and cooling. We will also begin exploring the relative mass of various objects.

 

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will finish their research on the citizenship qualities of historical figures, and present their findings to the class. 

September 9th - 13th

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

September 9th-13th - Book Fair Week
September 13th - Special Friends' Day - 10:30-11:30
September 24th - Sonic Night
October 4th - TCE's 25th Birthday Bash/Picnic

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 weeks newsletter can be found linked here.

Book Fair Volunteers 

Our semi-annual bookfair planning is underway and YOUR help is needed! Our success depends on volunteers like you will put an hour or more of your time to run the cash registers and help the kids find what they are looking for. Our book fair organizers have created time slots they hope will work in your schedule. Please feel free to sign up for multiple time/day slots! Your support is appreciated!!

Special Friend's Day

Special friends' day is coming up Friday, September 13th. The second-grade visiting hour is from 10:30-11:30. We encourage you to send a friend/grandparent/neighbor/parent to school to visit your child, see our classrooms, and what we have been working on so far this year while enjoying a snack. After that feel free to look around the school, garden and stop in at the Book Fair. 

Gifted and Talented Screening
Heather Bass is our campus gifted and talented intervention services specialist. If you have any questions regarding her intervention services or screening after viewing the video below direct them to Mrs. Bass (hbass@coppellisd.com). The video linked here will outline the screening process in second grade. 

What are we learning?

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

Reading: In reading workshop this week, learners will work on using metacognition as they read, using what the author says and their own thoughts to comprehend the text. They will also practice scooping up longer phrases as they read. In writing workshop, learners will work on revising their writing, including adding correct punctuation. They will also work on making plans and setting individual goals for their own writing. 

Science: In science, will continue to classify matter by physical properties, including shape, relative mass, relative temperature, texture, flexibility, and whether a material is a solid or a liquid. We changed the physical state of items this past week by making ice cream, changing its temperature to go from a liquid to a solid-state. 

Social Studies: In social studies this week, learners will continue researching historical figures who have shown good citizenship. They will collect their findings, and learn to cite sources. 

Solids and liquids are MORE fun making ice cream!