August 30th - September 3rd

We are having such a fun time in second grade making new friends and learning new things! If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Email is the best way to get a hold of us. If it's a general question, please email your homeroom teacher. If it's a question specific to an academic area, please email the teacher that teaches that subject. We are so excited to partner with you in your child's learning. 

Mrs. Trueblood - Grammer/Writing/Science - ktrueblood@coppellisd.com

Mrs. Bowman - Math - abowman@coppellisd.com

Mrs. Judd - Phonics/Reading/Social Studies - hjudd@coppellisd.com

iPads/Headphones

Thank you for helping us get iPads to school this week! We had a successful first few uses of our school iPads for learning this week. We worked to update our CISD passwords for each of your children's iPads on Friday. The passcode to open the iPad for ALL second graders is 2122. Please make sure that your child is not changing this passcode to get in. If you have not done so already, please send a pair of headphones for your child as soon as possible. We will be using headphones in class on a regular basis; therefore it is very important that all students have a pair of over-the-ear headphones or earbuds to keep at school.

Curriculum Night

Second grade will have curriculum night on Thursday, September 2nd at 5:00 pm. This is a virtual event that will be hosted on Zoom. The second grade teachers will send out the zoom link Wednesday afternoon. If you have not received communication with the zoom link by 10am on Thursday morning reach out to your homeroom teacher. If you are unable to attend or have more than one child to attend at the same time, the zoom will be recorded and shared with our Friday communication on September 3rd. 

Picture Day

All face-to-face learners will participate in picture day on Wednesday, September 1st. If you would like to order pictures, please click here and use the ID: EVTQN689C.

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, applesauce pouch, etc.) each day that does not require a fork or spoon to eat. Additionally, please send a water bottle with a sport (no spill) top daily. 

Parent Newsletter

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Calendar

September 1st - Picture Day
September 2nd - Virtual Curriculum Night @ 5pm 

*See information below*

September 6th - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

September 7th-10th - Book Fair Week

What we are learning?

Math - In math, we will use concrete and pictorial models to compose and decompose numbers up to 100 in more than one way. Learners will work to recall basic facts to add and subtract within 20 with automaticity. 

Reading- In reading, learners will focus on recognizing "Snap Words" while reading and scooping up these words so that we can read in longer phrases. In Phonics we will explore r-controlled vowels. 

Writing/Grammar- In writing, we will be writing a personal narrative - studying mentor texts for inspiration and ideas. In grammar, we will identify and use adjectives to make our writing stronger.

Social Studies- In social studies learners will continue with their focus on being a good citizens. We will also look at American symbols such as the Statue of Liberty and the bald eagle. 

Science - In science, learners can identify changes in physical properties. 

Week of August 23rd - 27th

 

Welcome to second grade! We are so excited about an exciting year of learning together. Here are a few important dates and information about the start of school. Each week we will update you on what we are learning!

iPads

All 2nd graders should now have a CISD iPad for learning. We will begin to use these next week. Please help us out this weekend by making sure the iPad software is updated and comes to school each day fully charged. Depending on what year your child came to CISD the code to get in the iPad should be 1920, 2021, or 2122. Please do not change this code! If you do not have an iPad, please reach out to your homeroom teacher. 

Writing Journals

On Thursday, August 19th your child should have brought home a blank journal. It will become their special Writing Journal for the year. Mrs. Trueblood has asked your child to decorate the cover - There is something special about creating a notebook that is personal, that creates a spark of excitement, interest, and enthusiasm for writing!

Please send writing journals back to school on Monday, August 23rd.

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, applesauce pouch, etc.) each day that does not require a fork or spoon to eat. Additionally, please send a water bottle with a sport (no spill) top daily. 

Back to School Guide

Have more questions? Principal Martin shared her 2021-2022 Back to School Guide through ParentSquare on Monday, August 9th. She covers all of the details that you're family needs to be set up for success for a great back-to-school season. 

Parent Newsletter

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Calendar

September 1st - Picture Day
September 2nd - Virtual Curriculum Night @ 6pm 

*More information to come*

September 6th - Labor Day - NO School

September 7th-10th - Book Fair Week

What we are learning?

Math - In math, we will determine whether a number up to 40 is even or odd using pairings of objects. Learners can use an understanding of place value to say a number is 10 more or 10 less than a given number up to 100.

Reading- In reading, we will set up Reading Workshop and look at how readers decide to read books. 

Writing/Grammar- In writing, we will set up Writing Workshop and study mentor texts for inspiration and ideas. In grammar, we will be writing complete sentences, focusing on nouns.

Social Studies- In social studies we will look at how to be a good citizen. 

Science - In science, learners can identify what a scientist is and explore what a scientist does. 

May 24th-26th

  

Happy Last Week of Second Grade!!

We are so excited to celebrate the last week of second grade together this week! We've got some fun things planned that we're excited to share!! Please read everything below!

iPads

 

If you are not returning to the district next year, please make sure to send your child with their iPad and charger on Monday, so we can collect them. If you are a virtual learner, please make arrangements to return your iPad and charger to the School. All learners returning to CISD next year will keep their iPads through the summer.

Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter

 

Please click on the link above and read through Ms. Martin's principal newsletter. As we finish the year, it is extra important that you read through all communication both from the campus and second grade team. 

Monday, May 24th - Field Day!

Virtual Learners:

All of the Field Day activities will be in your PE course in Schoology! If you have one, wear your red TCE 2nd Grade Shirt to show your Second Grade spirit! 

We will only have our morning meeting on Zoom Monday morning at 8:00. The rest of the day your child will be working through their PE course. 

Face to Face Learners:

Please send your child in their red Second Grade T-shirt (or a red t-shirt) and in comfy shoes, they don't mind getting wet!

Please also send a change of dry clothes (including underwear) - we have a few events planned with some water (not enough to wear a swimsuit - but enough to get a little wet!), and they will probably want dry clothes to go home in. 

Finally, please send a water bottle with your child's name! We don't want to get too hot on Monday!

Tuesday, May 25th

Virtual Learners:

Please drive through the front loop between 7:45-8:30 to pick up your party supplies for our last day of school party. If you are unable to make this time, please call the front office to schedule a time to pick up supplies. 

Our second grade room parents wanted to let you know that they will be playing some "cup games" along with their friends at school, and they will need to have access to a stack of plastic, solo-type cups at home to play along. (These cups with NOT be included in their party bag) They will be building cup towers, flipping cups, etc. so any size will work. The face to face learners will be using 18 oz size cups. 

Face to Face Learners:

If your child purchased a 2020-2021 yearbook, please have them bring it to school on Tuesday. We will have time to sign yearbooks during the day. If your child did not purchase a yearbook, no worries! We will have memory books for learners to sign in place of yearbooks. 

We will have some time to play board games on Tuesday in class. If your child would like, they may bring a board game (no technology, no iPads, etc) to school labeled with their name. Please limit to one board game per child. 

Wednesday, May 26th

 

We can't wait to celebrate our last day of school with you! We will have our Second Grade End of the Year Party at 9:45 am. 

Virtual Learners:

You will pick-up all of your party supplies on Tuesday, May 25th. Please plan to get cups (not included in your supplies) to play along with some of our party games prior to the party. 

Face to Face Learners:

School is out at 12:30 on the last day! Please make sure to make arrangements to have your child picked up then. We will sill have lunch on Wednesday, your child can buy a sack lunch from the cafeteria or bring a lunch from home!

May 17th-21st

  

       

Calendar

May 21st - Virtual Learner Field Day Pick-Up - 7:45-8:30 AM

If you can not make this time, you may call the front office on the 21st for an alternate pick-up time.

May 24th - Field Day

More information to come - options for both face-to-face and virtual learners. "Field Day Pick-up" for optional materials is on May 21st from 7:45-8:30 AM

May 25th - Party Bag Pick-Up for remote learners in the front loop - 7:45-8:30 AM

If you can not make this time, you may call the front office on the 21st for an alternate pick-up time.

May 26th - Last day of School! Early Release @ 12:30 pm

May 26th - Class Party.- 9:45-10:30 AM - More information to come!

Announcements

Parent Newsletter

Parent Newsletter Linked Here!

Returning School Enrollment - Action Item for All Parents

CISD is excited to welcome back your children for the 2021-2022 school year. All returning families are required to enroll each year. You should have received an email from PowerSchool with "snapcode" on April 27th. If you did not, please email input@coppellisd.com and request your code. We encourage families to fill this out as soon as possible to confirm enrollment for the next school year. This will secure your child's spot at Town Center for the coming year! 

Yearbooks

Face-to-face learners that ordered a 2020-2021 yearbook will bring their yearbooks home on Friday, May 14th. Remote learners may pick up their yearbooks from the TCE front office by driving through the front loop during school hours and calling the front office at 214-496-7800 and having the yearbook brought out. A limited number of extra yearbooks are available for purchase for $25. Please call Laura Fairchild at 214-496-7804 for more information. 

School Supply Orders for 2021-2022

It's time to order supplies for next year! Visit our PTO online store at www.tcepto.com. School supply packs and t-shirts that are purchased online will be delivered to your child's classroom in time for the first day of school. We recommend you purchased a "TCE Trailpass" that covers the cost of your child's school supplies, the classroom fun donation that supports class parties, and events, a grade-level t-shirt for your child, PTO membership, and your Write-a-Check school donation. **Items can be purchased separately.

What are we learning?

Math: In math, learners will calculate how money saved can accumulate into a larger amount over time. Learners will also explain that saving is an alternative to spending. Learners will distinguish between a deposit and a withdrawal and identify examples of borrowing and lending. Learners will also review how to differentiate between producers and consumers. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop this week, learners will finish our novel study of The BFG. They will have daily activities to complete that tie in with what we have been reading. 

In Writing Workshop this week, learners will complete their nonfiction writing about whales, sharks, penguins, and kangaroos.

Science: In science, learners will continue to describe the unique stages that insects go through in their life cycle. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies learners will finish a research project on an influential person of their choice. 

May 10th-14th

 

       

Calendar

May 12th - LIVE PE Zoom for all virtual learners @ 1:10 p.m.

May 19th - LIVE PE Zoom for all virtual learners @ 1:10 p.m.

May 24th - Field Day

More information to come - options for both face-to-face and virtual learners. We will have a"field day pick-up" the week prior for remote learners to pick up materials.

May 25th - Party Bag Pick-Up for remote learners in the front loop

Time TBD

May 26th - Last day of School! Early Release @ 12:30 pm

Class Party.- Times to come!

Announcements

Parent Newsletter

Parent Newsletter Linked Here!

Returning School Enrollment - Action Item for All Parents

CISD is excited to welcome back your children for the 2021-2022 school year. All returning families are required to enroll each year. You should have received an email from PowerSchool with "snapcode" on April 27th. If you did not, please email input@coppellisd.com and request your code. We encourage families to fill this out as soon as possible to confirm enrollment for the next school year. This will secure your child's spot at Town Center for the coming year! 

A Note from CISD Child Nutrition

We are excited to announce that Coppell ISD is partnering with Coppell Cares to provide CISD students or non-CISD children 18 and under with FREE meals through the summer. Meals will be delivered every Saturday between 9:00 AM & 10:00 AM starting May 29th, 2021. The last delivery will take place on August 7th, 2021. Coppell Cares will provide an additional week of food on 8/14/2021. Please see Ms. Martin's principal newsletter for more details. Please note online registration is MUST BE completed by Sunday, May 12th!!!

What are we learning?

Math: In math, 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. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop this week, learners will continue our novel study of The BFG. They will have daily activities to complete that tie in with what we have been reading. 

In Writing Workshop this week, learners will complete their nonfiction writing about whales, sharks, penguins, and kangaroos.

Science: In science, learners will describe the unique stages that insects go through in their life cycle. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies learners will begin a research project on an influential person of their choice. 

May 3rd-7th

       

Calendar

May 3rd-7th - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4th - Virtual Guidance Lesson @ 12:30

Ms. Matlock will post the Zoom link in Schoology!

May 4th - Science Supply Pickup - 7:30 am-3:00pm

Virtual learners only! Supplies will be available by the front doors during the school day.

May 5th - ALL virtual learners - PE Zoom @ 1:10 pm

May 7th - TCE Dance Party Fundraiser Event Day

More information below!

May 24th - Field Day

More information to come - options for both face-to-face and virtual learners. We will have a"field day pick-up" the week prior for remote learners to pick up materials.

May 25th - Party Bag Pick-Up for remote learners in the front loop

Time TBD

May 26th - Last day of School! Early Release @ 12:30 pm

Class Party.- Times to come!

Announcements

Parent Newsletter

Parent Newsletter Linked Here!

TCE Dance Party Fundraiser

Second grade families!  This week we kicked off our TCE Dance Party fundraiser. We've already gotten donations to help our school! As a reminder, our goal is to raise $12,000 for classroom grants and materials to support our school. Are you ready to be the top fundraising grade? 

Each class in second grade is working towards earning the following class rewards for each dollar pledged per minute danced:

 

$5 per minute danced - Socks and Slippers 

(no shoes day!)

$10 per minute danced - Top Hats and Tiara 

(hat day!)

$20 per minute danced - Stuffies and Stories

$30 per minute danced - Ready, Set, Xtra-Recess!

$40 per minute danced - Chalk the walk!

$50 per minute danced - Games and Glitter 

(board games and craft time)

$60 per minute danced - Playground and Popsicles

$70 per minute danced - Movie and Munchies

$80 per minute danced - Second Grade Sillies

(silly dress-up day + silly string "battle")

Here are 3 things we can do to help our school through this fundraiser:

1. Register on funrun.com tonight, if you haven't already

2. Share about our fundraiser with your family and friends using the SHARE TOOLS

3. Give a donation if you are able to; ALL students will participate regardless of financial participation

Thanks again for your support!

PE Zoom Schedule Change

Coach T and Coach Fidler have changed their weekly zoom schedule for PE. All 2nd-grade virtual learners will have their PE zoom every Wednesday during their specials time (1:10). All sections will be zooming together and this schedule will continue through the end of the year. Please reach out to Coach T or Coach Fidler if you have any questions. 

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! Spring conferences are optional and we do not have a designated conference day like in prior years but we are happy to make time to answer any questions or concerns you may have. You recently received your child's third nine weeks report card, which provided you with an update on how your child is doing in class. If you would like to schedule an optional spring conference, either by phone or zoom, please email your child's homeroom teacher. We are also happy to answer any questions you may have by email as well!

What are we learning?

Math: In math, 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 rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, or measuring tapes. We will also describe the inverse relationship between the size of the unit and the number of units needed to equal the length of an object. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop this week, learners will take the May iStation assessment and fluency check. We will also begin a novel study of The BFG. 

In Writing Workshop this week, learners will begin working on a nonfiction writing using one of the animal topics we have been reading about over the past 5 weeks. We will also be looking at some vocabulary from The BFG and working on our cursive handwriting. 

Science: In science, learners will identify the parts of a plant and describe the purpose they serve. Face-to-face learners will be helping out in the TCE garden this week, pulling weeds and watering plants. 

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

April 16th-30th

            

Calendar

April 26th - Science Supply Pickup - 7:30 am-3:00pm

Virtual learners only! Supplies will be available by the front doors during the school day.

April 26th - Parent Book Study #5 @ 6:00 pm

April 27th - MClass Online Assessment - After Morning Meeting

April 28th - ALL virtual learners - PE Zoom @ 1:10 pm

April 29th - Virtual Pep Rally @ 7:45 am

April 30th - MClass Virtual Learners Zoom Assessment

More information below!

May 7th - TCE Dance Party Fundraiser Event Day

More information below!

Announcements

Parent Newsletter

Parent Newsletter Linked Here!

MClass

Next week your child will be participating in the final round of MClass literacy assessments for the year. Once again 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 complete during school.

Be on the lookout for an email on Monday, April 26th with your child's login information (in person learners will no be receiving one) and a video of how to access the online assessments. This assessment will need to completed first thing Tuesday morning (April 27th) 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 for virtual learners with the LA teachers will be held on Friday, April 30th. These schedules will be available in your child's Homeroom Hub. If you have any questions please reach out to your child's LA teacher. 

TCE Dance Party Fundraiser

Second grade families!  We're almost there! Our TCE Dance Party fundraiser kicks off in one week. We've already gotten donations to help our school! As a reminder, our goal is to raise $12,000 for classroom grants and materials to support our school. Are you ready to be the top fundraising grade?

Here are 3 things we can do to help our school through this fundraiser:

1. Register on funrun.com tonight. It's very easy

2. Share about our fundraiser with your family and friends using the SHARE TOOLS

3. Give a donation if you are able to; though all students will participate regardless of financial participation

There's also this very cool video call the Student Star Video that you can create for your student on the funrun.com website. You'll have to see for yourself, but you upload a photo of your child and they become part of the video. It's a great item to share with your friends and family when seeking their support. 

Thanks again for your support!

PE Zoom Schedule Change

Coach T and Coach Fidler have changed their weekly zoom schedule for PE. All 2nd-grade virtual learners will have their PE zoom every Wednesday during their specials time (1:10). All sections will be zooming together and this schedule will continue through the end of the year. Please reach out to Coach T or Coach Fidler if you have any questions. 

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! Spring conferences are optional and we do not have a designated conference day like in prior years but we are happy to make time to answer any questions or concerns you may have. You recently received your child's third nine weeks report card, which provided you with an update on how your child is doing in class. If you would like to schedule an optional spring conference, either by phone or zoom, please email your child's homeroom teacher. We are also happy to answer any questions you may have by email as well!

What are we learning?

Math: In math, learners will explain that the more fractional parts used to make a whole, the smaller the part; and the fewer the fractional parts, the larger the whole. Learners will also use models to count fractional parts beyond one whole using words and recognize how many parts it takes to equal one whole. 

Language Arts: In Reading Workshop this week, learners will finish our nonfiction books club unit. We will read the book Fireflies and have comprehension activities that go with the book. 

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 by addressing prompts for the day. 

Science: In science, learners will the parts of a variety of animals and describe the purpose they serve. On Thursday, we will take a virtual field trip on Zoom to the San Diago Zoo!

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