March 1st-5th

     

Calendar

February 26th - Last day to turn in money for The Kids Heart Challenge

March 2nd - Black Walnut Spirit Night - 4:00 PM to Close

March 3rd -Spring School Pictures

More information below!

March 3rd - Commitment Forms Due for 4th Nine Weeks

March 5th - Last Day of Virtual Book Fair

More information below!

March 9th - PTO Meeting

March 12th - Early Release Day

Please make arrangements for pick-up!

March 15th - 19th - Spring Break - No School

Announcements

Parent Newsletter

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Virtual Scholastic Book Fair

Click on the image above to shop the virtual book fair!

Spring Picture Day

This Wednesday, March 3rd is our spring picture day at Town Center. These photos are optional for ordering (yearbook photos have already been taken) and are open to both face-to-face and virtual learners. If your child is a virtual learner, and you would like to purchase individual spring pictures, please come to the front loop in your car on Wednesday, March 3rd from 10:30-11:30. We will escort your child from the car to the gym for their picture and then back to you. Children will be required to wear their masks into and out of the building. They will take it off for the picture.

Black Walnut Spirit Night

What are we learning?

Math: In math, learners will model, create, and describe contextual division situations in which equivalent sets of concrete objects are separated. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop, learners will explore the use of language and the plot of stories. They will also be continuing with book clubs. Remember to keep up with your weekly iStation requirement and your Reading Logs! 

In Writing Workshop we will continue writing letters about books, backing up our opinions by retelling parts of the story and giving specific examples. We will have fun using idioms in our writing. 

Science: In science, learners will measure, record, and graph weather information regarding cloud coverage. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies learners will explore, and be able to identify, natural and man-made resources. They will also look at how these resources can affect the environment. 

February 15th - 19th

    

Calendar

February 15th - No School - Weather Day

February 16th - Mrs. Judd's Birthday

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What are we learning?

Math: In math, learners will model, create, and describe contextual multiplication situations in which equivalent sets of concrete objects are joined. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop, learners continue our book club. We will be noticing how characters act and what they say so that we can make predictions about what the character will do next. 

In Writing Workshop we will continue writing friendly letters with a focus on sharing their opinion on books that they are reading. They will also explore homophones.

Science: In science, learners will utilize weather data and seasonal information to make choices. Please send in your family vacation photo to your child's science teacher by Wednesday to be featured in our Thursday live lesson.

Social Studies: In Social Studies we will continue our Mpa Unit, focusing on the 7 continents and major bodies of water. 

February 8th - 12th

   

Calendar

February 8th - ALL Virtual Learners Play It Safe @ 2:00

February 10th - Library Pop-up 11-12:30

More information in TCE Parent Newsletter!

February 10th - Mrs. Bowman's Birthday

February 12th - No School - Teacher Work Day

February 15th - No School - Weather Day

February 16th - Mrs. Judd's Birthday

Announcements

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February Class Parties RESCHEDULED

Our campus has made the decision to move our second party of the year to May instead of the usual February Valentine's Day Party. We will still do some type of activity for the holiday, however, we will not have our usual full party or exchanged paper valentines/goodies. We look forward to planning the end of the year party with our room parents. 

Reminder: A note from our counselor!

During the month of February, our counselor will teach all learners about personal safety using the "Play it Safe" program. "Play it Safe" is a child abuse awareness and prevention program for children. It teaches children to protect themselves by recognizing, reacting to, and reporting potentially dangerous situations, including unsafe and confusing touches. 

For more information, please visit the "Play it Safe" website. All curriculum materials are available for your viewing during the month of January. Also, feel free to contact our counselor, Kelly Matlock, at kmatlock@coppellisd.com if you have any questions. 

Free Breakfast and Lunch

The Child Nutrition Department is happy to announce that free meals for all in-person elementary students and free bundle meals for virtual learners have been extended through the rest of the 2020-2021 school year. In-person learners are able to go through the cafeteria line as usual and will not be charged for meals (snack food and dessert such as ice cream are available for an additional cost). We are still asking that virtual learners sign up for bundle meals via the Bundle Meal Signup Form to help give an accurate count each week. 

 

Town Center Yearbooks

Our 2020-2021 Town Center Yearbook is now available for purchase. The cost is $25, and they will arrive in the spring. Click here to place your order. **Please note that the yearbook cost is NOT included in the TCE Trail Pass.

What are we learning?

Math: In math, learners will determine the number that is 10 or 100 more or 10 or 100 less than a given number up to 1,200. This is a great skill to practice at home or in the car, simply ask your child "what's 10 [or 100] more than" or "less than" a given number. The more they practice throughout the day, the stronger their skills will grow! 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop, learners will begin their first book club! They will be reading, responding, and discussing their books over the next few weeks. Please be sure to have your learner keep up with all assignments so that they are prepared and do not fall behind. Remember to keep up with your weekly iStation requirement and your Reading Logs! 

In Writing Workshop we will begin looking at the structure of a friendly letter to send information to others. 

Science: In science, learners will measure, record, and graph weather information regarding precipitation using the appropriate tools. Learners will also record and organize the data collected in a way that makes sense (ie. graphs, tables, charts, etc). 

Social Studies: In Social Studies we will continue with our Landforms unit. Learners will continue researching a landform of their choice using books found in EPIC and create a presentation to share what they have learned. 

February 1st - 5th

  

Calendar

February 2nd - Science supply pick-up for virtual learners 8am-3pm

February 10th - Mrs. Bowman's Birthday

February 12th - No School - Teacher Work Day

February 15th - No School - Weather Day

February 16th - Mrs. Judd's Birthday

Announcements

Parent Newsletter

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February Class Parties RESCHEDULED

Our campus has made the decision to move our second party of the year to May instead of the usual February Valentine's Day Party. We will still do some type of activity for the holiday, however, we will not have our usual full party or exchanged paper valentines/goodies. We look forward to planning the end of the year party with our room parents. 

Reminder: A note from our counselor!

During the month of February, our counselor will teach all learners about personal safety using the "Play it Safe" program. "Play it Safe" is a child abuse awareness and prevention program for children. It teaches children to protect themselves by recognizing, reacting to, and reporting potentially dangerous situations, including unsafe and confusing touches. 

For more information, please visit the "Play it Safe" website. All curriculum materials are available for your viewing during the month of January. Also, feel free to contact our counselor, Kelly Matlock, at kmatlock@coppellisd.com if you have any questions. 

Free Breakfast and Lunch

The Child Nutrition Department is happy to announce that free meals for all in-person elementary students and free bundle meals for virtual learners have been extended through the rest of the 2020-2021 school year. In-person learners are able to go through the cafeteria line as usual and will not be charged for meals (snack food and dessert such as ice cream are available for an additional cost). We are still asking that virtual learners sign up for bundle meals via the Bundle Meal Signup Form to help give an accurate count each week. 

 

Town Center Yearbooks

Our 2020-2021 Town Center Yearbook is now available for purchase. The cost is $25, and they will arrive in the spring. Click here to place your order. **Please note that the yearbook cost is NOT included in the TCE Trail Pass.

What are we learning?

Math: In math, learners will generate numbers that are greater than and less than a given whole number up to 1,200. Learners will also compare and order numbers up to 1,200 using comparative language, numbers, and the symbols >, <, or =.

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop, we will be laying the foundation for book clubs to start later in February. Please remember to keep up with your weekly iStation requirement and your Reading Logs! 

In Writing Workshop we will conclude our unit on Poetry. Learners will look at the structures of an Acrostic, Shape, Haiku, and Diamante poem. They will choose their most favorite poem they have written from the unit to write a final copy and share. 

  

Science: In science, learners will measure, record, and graph weather information regarding wind conditions using the appropriate tools. Learners will also record and organize the data collected in a way that makes sense (ie. graphs, tables, charts, etc). 

Social Studies: In Social Studies we will be learning about landforms.

January 18th - 22nd

Calendar

January 18th - MLK Day Holiday - No School

January 19th @ PM - PTO Meeting

Link in Principal Martin's parent newsletter

January 25th - LifeTouch Picture Retake (Requests Only)

Announcements

Parent Newsletter

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February Class Parties RESCHEDULED

Our campus has made the decision to move our second party of the year to May instead of the usual February Valentine's Day Party. We will still do some type of activity for the holiday, however, we will not have our usual full party or exchanged paper valentines/goodies. We look forward to planning the end of the year party with our room parents. 

Reminder: A note from our counselor!

During the month of February, our counselor will teach all learners about personal safety using the "Play it Safe" program. "Play it Safe" is a child abuse awareness and prevention program for children. It teaches children to protect themselves by recognizing, reacting to, and reporting potentially dangerous situations, including unsafe and confusing touches. 

For more information, please visit the "Play it Safe" website. All curriculum materials are available for your viewing during the month of January. Also, feel free to contact our counselor, Kelly Matlock, at kmatlock@coppellisd.com if you have any questions. 

Free Breakfast and Lunch

The Child Nutrition Department is happy to announce that free meals for all in-person elementary students and free bundle meals for virtual learners have been extended through the rest of the 2020-2021 school year. In-person learners are able to go through the cafeteria line as usual and will not be charged for meals (snack food and dessert such as ice cream are available for an additional cost). We are still asking that virtual learners sign up for bundle meals via the Bundle Meal Signup Form to help give an accurate count each week. 

 

Town Center Yearbooks

Our 2020-2021 Town Center Yearbook is now available for purchase. The cost is $25, and they will arrive in the spring. Click here to place your order. **Please note that the yearbook cost is NOT included in the TCE Trail Pass.

What are we learning?

Math: In math, learners will compose and decompose numbers up to 1,200 in more than one way. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop, learners will pay attention to figurative language in our stories.  Please remember to keep up with your weekly iStation requirement and your Reading Logs! 

In Writing Workshop learners will continue our unit on Poetry. Learners will look at how repetition and comparison can affect a poem, as well as begin to look at different structures of poems. 

Science: In science, learners will identify and compare properties of freshwater and saltwater and name some practical ways to conserve water. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies we will continue our unit on Maps. Learners will continue working on a Keynote presentation throughout the week as they construct knowledge of maps and globes. 

January 11th - 15th

Calendar

January 8th - Report Cards available

See blurb below for more details

January 11th - CISD Board Meeting 6:00 PM

See CISD website for the link

January 14th - Happy Birthday Miss Lewis!

January 18th - MLK Day Holiday - No School

Announcements

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Coppell ISD Volunteer Background Check

We ask that all parents fill out a background check each year in case they choose to volunteer with us at some point.

Report Card Access

Report cards for Kinder-3rd grade learners are emailed to parents directly and should be received by the end of the day today. If you do not receive your report card by Monday, please contact your child's homeroom teacher. You can also access your child's report card by logging into the Home Access Center HAC. Once logged in, you will click on the picture/word that says "Grades". Once you click on "Grades" you will see a tab labeled "Report Card". 

Free Breakfast and Lunch

The Child Nutrition Department is happy to announce that free meals for all in-person elementary students and free bundle meals for virtual learners have been extended through the rest of the 2020-2021 school year. In-person learners are able to go through the cafeteria line as usual and will not be charged for meals (snack food and dessert such as ice cream are available for an additional cost). We are still asking that virtual learners sign up for bundle meals via the Bundle Meal Signup Form to help give an accurate count each week. 

Rocks for Science

Next week we will begin to learn about rocks in science. For our activities begininning Tuesday (1/12), students will need a collection of rocks to observe and compare. Please have your student begin hunting for rocks over the weekend that has a variety of sizes, colors, textures, and shapes. If your student is attending in person, please send their rock collection (5-20 rocks) with them in a bag to school on Monday. If your child is virtual, they will need to have access to their rocks for the duration of the week.

 

Town Center Yearbooks

Our 2020-2021 Town Center Yearbook is now available for purchase. The cost is $25, and they will arrive in the spring. Click here to place your order. **Please note that the yearbook cost is NOT included in the TCE Trail Pass.

What are we learning?

Math: In math, learners will generate and solve problem situations involving the addition and subtraction of whole numbers within 1000. Learners will also continue to solve two and three-digit addition and subtraction problems using a variety of strategies. 

If you are looking for additional resources to support your child in practicing addition and subtraction problems at home, please click here to find a folder of practice problems to print for home. Videos for the different strategies taught in class can be found here. 

Please check out Greg Tang Math for a word problem generator to support your child with addition and subtraction at home. We are working with numbers from 1-1,000. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop, learners will practice reading with smooth and expressive voices to build fluency, both while reading aloud and silently. Please remember to keep up with your weekly iStation requirement and your Reading Logs! 

In Writing Workshop learners will begin a new unit on Poetry. They will explore the meaning of poems by looking at objects with a poet's eye and noticing line breaks. 

Science: In science, learners will observe, describe, and compare rocks by size, texture, and color. Learners will also ask questions about objects and events during investigations. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies we will begin our unit on Maps. Learners will work on a Keynote presentation throughout the week as they construct knowledge of maps and globes. 

December 14th-18th

              

Calendar

December 11th - Early Release Day - Dismissal @ 12:30 PM

(see information below)

December 16th - Supply Pick-Up for Virtual Learners

8:00-9:00 in the TCE Front Loop!

Come pick up your supplies for your class winter party and Together at Heart Day!

December 17th - Together at Heart Day!

More information below!

December 18th - Class Winter Party on Zoom! at 2:00 p.m.

December 21st - January 5th - Winter Break

See you on Wednesday, January 6th for our first day back!

Announcements

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December 11th - Early Release Day

CISD has designated Friday, December 11th, as an early dismissal day for all educators and staff to have additional planning time to meet the needs of our students. Elementary schools will release at 12:30 p.m. Please make pick-up arrangements for your child. 

Together at Heart Day

On Thursday, December 17th our entire school will participate in "Together at Heart Day". This a day where we will focus on service learning and helping those in our community that are in need. We will be making cards and holiday door decorations for the residents at St. Joseph Village in Coppell. All second graders can join their homeroom zoom from 9:30-11:00 am for rotations going through instructions for the different creations we will be making for St. Josephs. If you are a virtual learner we will provide all of the supplies needed and you can pick them up on Wednesday, December 16th from 8:00-9:00 a.m. by the front of the school building! After we finish Together at Heart Day we will have a drop off bin for the finished creations at the front of the school during school hours on Thursday (12/17) and Friday (12/18). Second grade has partnered with Ms. Matlock to deliver all of our creations to St. Josephs. 

Food and Toy Drive

Kindergarten and First Grade will be working with the Coppell Lions Club to coordinate a food and toy drive at Town Center. This will help to provide food and toys for more than 100 Coppell families during the holidays. We'd love for our learners in grades K-5 to bring canned food items and/or a new, unwrapped toy to donate starting December 1st through December 15th. If you are a face-to-face learner, you may drop your items by the TCE Giving Tree in the front of the school, and canned foods can be put in the boxes at the end of each hallway. Virtual learners may call the front office at 214-496-7800 to make arrangements to drop off your donation in the front loop during school hours. THANK YOU for your support. 

Town Center Yearbooks

Our 2020-2021 Town Center Yearbook is now available for purchase. The cost is $25, and they will arrive in the spring. Click here to place your order. **Please note that the yearbook cost is NOT included in the TCE Trail Pass.

What are we learning?

Math: This week in math we will finish solving word problems involving addition and subtraction within 1000 using strategies based on place value. We will generate and solve problem situations involving the addition and subtraction of whole numbers within 1000. 

If you are looking for additional resources to support your child in practicing addition and subtraction problems at home, please click here to find a folder of practice problems to print for home. Videos for the different strategies taught in class can be found here. 

Please check out Greg Tang Math for a word problem generator to support your child with addition and subtraction at home. We are working with numbers from 1-1,000. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop we will participate in a LIVE reader's theater on Zoom called "Reindeer Names". This is a fun way to practice reading orally using good expression. Please check LIVE Zoom times next week! Please remember to keep up with your weekly iStation requirement and your Reading Logs! 

In Writing Workshop learners will "publish" their favorite Edge of the Seat story. They will also have some fun creating stories by rolling dice. 

Science: This week in science we will identify a problem and possible solution regarding how to use, conserve, and/or dispose of natural resources. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies we will conclude our unit on Ethic and Cultural Celebrations by presenting LIVE on Zoom a holiday that we celebrate with our family. Check LIVE Zoom times!