April 5th - 9th

         

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April 2nd- No School - CISD Weather Day

April 5th- No School - CISD Holiday

April 6th- Supply Pick-up - Virtual Learners Only

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Supply Pick-Up

Virtual learners are invited to come pick-up additional learning supplies on Tuesday, April 6th from 7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. in the front breezeway by the TCE entrance. Learners will have a packet to pick up with all of their handouts for the week of April 6th-9th. Please make time to come pick up your child's math packet on Tuesday so they will have all of their papers and handouts ready to go for the week of learning. You will also have a baggie to grab of toothpicks and marshmallows for our math 3D shape activity on Thursday, April 8th. 

Please refer back to your child's packet from last week for their daily math warm-up for the month of April!

iPad Charging

Please ensure that your child is plugging in their iPad when they get home and charging it overnight. We have had an issue with a large group of learners in each class coming to school with their iPad dead. This makes charging at the same time hard and distancing even harder. We would love your help with iPads arriving at school charged. 

HEADPHONES!

We have lots of kiddos who have lost/broken headphones. Please make sure that your child has a working pair of headphones for school. 

 

What are we learning?

Math: In math, learners will compose two-dimensional and three-dimensional solids with given properties or attributes. We will also decompose two-dimensional shapes such as cutting out a square from a rectangle, dividing a shape in half, or partitioning a rectangle into identical triangles and identify the resulting geometric parts. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop, learners will continue our nonfiction book clubs unit. They will have new topics this week.

In Writing Workshop this week, learners will continue to work on narrative writing, making it stronger by adding dialogue, vivid verbs, and descriptive adjectives. In Grammar, we will be working on stretching out our sentences. In Handwriting, we are learning new letters in cursive writing. YAY!!

Science: In science, learners investigate how seasonal changes affect organisms' behaviors. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies learners will continue to explore how people earn, spend, and save money in a real-world context. 

March 29th-April 2nd

        

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March 29th- Supply Pick-up - Virtual Learners Only

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April 2nd- No School - CISD Weather Day

April 5th- No School - CISD Holiday

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Supply Pick-Up

Virtual learners are invited to come pick-up additional learning supplies on Monday, March 29th from 7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. in the front breezeway by the TCE entrance. Learners will have a math packet to pick up with all of their math handouts for the week of March 29th-April 1st. Additionally, the packet will include the daily warm-up for the entire month of April. Please make time to come pick up your child's math packet on Monday so they will have all of their papers and handouts ready to go for the week of learning. 

Virtual Open House

We hope that you enjoyed looking through and reflecting during our second-grade virtual open house on Thursday, March 25th. If you have not had an opportunity, we hope you will find some time this weekend to see some samples of the amazing work your child has been working on this school year. Resources for Open House were emailed out by your child's homeroom teacher on Thursday (3/25) afternoon. 

 

What are we learning?

Math: In math, learners will begin classifying and sorting 2D shapes. Learners will classify and sort three-dimensional solids, including spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular prisms (including cubes as special rectangular prisms), and triangular prisms, based on attributes. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop, learners will be starting Non-fiction Book Clubs focusing on a specific collection of books each week. 

In Writing Workshop this week, learners will continue to review the different types of writing that we have learned this year: narrative, informational, opinion, procedural, and poetry. We will also review the writing process. 

Science: In science, learners begin researching animals to identify the basic needs of an organism. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies learners will learn about how people earn, spend, and save money in a real-world context. 

March 22nd - 26th

       

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March 12th - Early Release Day

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

March 22nd - Supply Pick-up - Virtual Learners Only

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March 25th - TCE Virtual Open House

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Supply Pick-Up

Virtual learners are invited to come pick-up additional learning supplies on Monday, March 22nd from 7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. in the front breezeway by the TCE entrance. Learners will have a math packet to pick up with all of their math handouts for the week of March 22nd-26th. Additionally, we are SO excited to begin handwriting as a part of our final 9 weeks curriculum! For our virtual learners, you will be able to pick up your child's handwriting workbook on Monday, March 22nd. The workbooks will be labeled with your child's name in baskets outside the main entrance. We will begin using our new workbooks in class on Wednesday! 

 

What are we learning?

Math: In math, learners will begin classifying and sorting 2D shapes. Learners will classify and sort polygons with 12 or fewer sides according to their attributes. Additionally, learners will create two-dimensional shapes based on given attributes. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop, learners will be returning to nonfiction reading and reviewing skills such as main ideas and details, the different text features. 

In Writing Workshop this week, learners will use all their writing tools and knowledge to review different writing genres. 

Science: In science, learners will continuing studying objects in the sky. Learners will use the additional handouts from their packet to finish up our study of the sun, moon, and star patterns. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies learners will begin our economics unit by exploring the difference between producers and consumers. Learners will also be able to tell the difference between a good and a service. 

March 8th-12th

      

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March 5th - Last Day of Virtual Book Fair

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March 9th - PTO Meeting

March 12th - Early Release Day

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

March 25th - TCE Virtual Open House

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Literacy Assessments

Next week your child will be participating in the Spring round of our mClass literacy assessments. Just like the December assessments, there will be an online portion, as well as a scheduled Zoom time for virtual learners to meet with their LA teachers. For in-person learners, all portions will be completed during the school day.

Be on the lookout for an email on Monday with your child's login information (in-person learners will not be receiving one) and a video on how to access the online assessments. This assessment will need to completed first thing Tuesday morning (March 9th) right after Morning Meetings, and should not take any longer than 15 minutes. Please do not help your child as this needs to be an accurate reflection of their abilities. 

The scheduled Zoom portion of the assessment with the LA teachers will be held on Wednesday, March 10th, and Thursday, March 11th. These schedules can be found in your child's homeroom hub. If you have any questions, please reach to your child's LA teacher. 

 

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. Learners will also model, create, and describe contextual division situations in which a set of concrete objects is separated into equivalent sets. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop, learners will be completing the second round of their MClass assessments. Please make sure to pay close attention to your zoom times and the schedule so that we can make sure that every learner is assessed at their scheduled time. More information above!

In Writing Workshop this week, learners will refer to books that they are reading to make their opinion writing longer, stronger, and more convincing. 

Science: In science, learners will be studying objects in the sky. Virtual learners: We have a few materials we suggest having for next week to make learning fun. If you don't have these, no worries! We'll include modifications for any hands-on activities. suggested materials: Oreos (4 cookies), toothpicks, mini marshmallows, and a toilet paper roll. 

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. 

March 1st-5th

     

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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

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

March 5th - Last Day of Virtual Book Fair

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March 9th - PTO Meeting

March 12th - Early Release Day

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

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Virtual Scholastic Book Fair

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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

    

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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

   

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

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

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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

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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.