Thursday, August 28th - Fall Picture Day - More information to come!
Thursday, August 28th - TCE Campus Configuration CISD Mtg. - 5:30-6:30 - TCE Cafeteria
We invite all families to attend. No children for this specific event. More information below.
Friday, August 29th - Last Day to Order Grade Level Shirts - Link Here!
Monday, September 1st - No School/Labor Day
Thursday, September 4th - Curriculum Night: 5-5:45 pm (Kinder-2nd)
Monday, September 8th - PTO Meeting - TCE Library @ 6:00 pm
Wednesday, September 10th - CISD Homecoming Parade @ 6:30 pm
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Picture Day - Thursday, August 28th
Thursday, August 28th - TCE Community Meeting
Monday, September 8th
Coming Up Next Week (August 18th–22nd):
Math Workshop - This week in math workshop, learners will:
-Understand that the length of a bar in a bar graph shows how many items are in each category.
-Understand that each picture in a pictograph stands for a certain number of items, helping us compare and understand data.
Reading Workshop - In reading workshop, learners will:
-Set reading goals-Make a plan for how to best read a specific text-Increase the volume of their reading
-Identify syllable types to help them notice patterns and spell words with short a and short i
Writing Workshop - In writing, learners will:
-Generate ideas for narrative writing, often finding them in the world around us.
-Stretch one small moment out, telling it bit by bit.
-Plan their writing using a circle map or a flee map.
-Write complete sentences with a capital letter at the beginning and sensible ending puncation.
Social Studies - In social studies, learners will:
-Identify the characteristics of a good citizens.
Science - In Science, learners will:
-Practice following safety rules during science experiments, both in the classroom and outside.
-Discuss how science and inventions have helped people.
-Explore what scientists and engineers do to make the world a better place.
Want to hear more than just "fine" when you ask how your child's day went? Try asking some of these fun and specific questions inspired by what we did this week:
- What is a 'Bucket Filler'? Did you fill anyone’s bucket this week? Did someone fill yours?
- What is a time capsule? What did you put inside yours to open on the last day of 2nd grade?
- You made a Class Family Bracelet – what colors did you use and what do they mean to you?
- What was your favorite “slow start” activity? Would you like to do it again?
- What’s something you’re really looking forward to in 2nd grade?
- Tell me about the “Find a Friend Who…” game – what was one fun thing you discovered about a new friend?
- What is the H.A.L.L. expectation? Can you show me how you walk in the hallway at school?
- Tell me about the classroom promises your class made. What’s one promise you helped come up with?
We encourage you to pick one or two questions each evening to keep the conversation fresh and ongoing. It’s a great way to reinforce learning and build excitement for the school year ahead!
