Thursday, April 26, 2018

April 30th - May 4th


Welcome third-grade families! Thank you for taking the time to read our third-grade blog. Make sure you are checking it weekly for calendar updates, what we are learning, and a glimpse at our week in pictures!

What are we learning?


Math
In math, learners will continue to review topics covered this year and work on ports based on their individual needs and math goals.

Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes


Language Arts

In reading this week, learners will continue research on a historical baseball figure that will tie into our field trip in May. In writing, learners will continue a unit of persuasive writing. The 30 book challenge reading log will be due on Monday, May 21st. If your child has misplaced their log, you may get a copy here.

HomefunPacket due Friday, May 4th; Study for weekly spelling test; Razkids 2 times a week for 15 minutes


Science
In science, learners will investigate and compare how plants undergo a series of orderly changes in the diverse life cycle.


Social Studies
In social studies, learners will be creating products for a mock economic marketplace.

Calendar
May 4th - Texan town
May 5th - Ed Foundation Run to Fund
May 7th - 11th - Nurse Appreciation Week
May 11th - LAST Texan Town
May 14th - Math STAAR Test (no visitors on campus)
May 15th - Reading STAAR Test (no visitors on campus)
May 16th - No visitors on campus (5th Grade Science STAAR)
May 17th - Bluebonnet Blowout @ 1:30
May 18th - Field Day
May 21st - Field Trip to Frisco RoughRiders came
May 25th - CISD Night at the Ballpark
May 28th - No School
May 31st - Last Day of School - Early Release


Announcements

Coppell Ed Foundation Run to Fund

Mrs. Hruby and Ms. Kemp are putting together a Town Center team of faculty, parents, and students to participate in the Education Foundation Run to Fund in May. Your children that participate are encouraged to wear their TCE grade-level shirt. Registration is now open and early registration discounts are available in the 5K before April 1st.  http://www.coppellisdef.com/run-to-fund



Character at TCE


Citizenship Quality: Patience
Life Principal: Patience
Town Center Common Courtesy: Always be honest.

Friday, April 13, 2018

April 16th - 20th

Welcome third-grade families! Thank you for taking the time to read our third-grade blog. Make sure you are checking it weekly for calendar updates, what we are learning, and a glimpse at our week in pictures!

What are we learning?


Math
In math, learners will begin to review topics covered this year and work on ports based on their individual needs and math goals.

Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes


Language Arts

In reading this week, learners will begin research on a historical baseball figure that will tie into our field trip in May. In writing, learners will continue a unit of persuasive writing. The 30 book challenge reading log will be due on Monday, May 21st. If your child has misplaced their log, you may get a copy here.

Homefun: Packet due Friday, April 20th; Study for weekly spelling test; Razkids 2 times a week for 15 minutes


Science
In science, learners will begin exploring structures and functions of plants and animals and how it allows them to survive and thrive in their environment.


Social Studies
In social studies, learners will be creating products for a mock economic marketplace.

Calendar
April 16th-20th - Librarian Appreciation Week
April 20th - Texan Town
April 20th - TCE Hoedown!


Announcements

Coppell Ed Foundation Run to Fund

Mrs. Hruby and Ms. Kemp are putting together a Town Center team of faculty, parents, and students to participate in the Education Foundation Run to Fund in May. Your children that participate are encouraged to wear their TCE grade-level shirt. Registration is now open and early registration discounts are available in the 5K before April 1st.  http://www.coppellisdef.com/run-to-fund

Homework Calendar
Please refer to the calendar below to see due dates and expectations for each week in the month of April. 



Character at TCE


Citizenship Quality: Effort
Life Principal: Temperance
Town Center Common Courtesy: Chew with your mouth closed, and wait until you are finished eating to talk.

Friday, April 6, 2018

April 9th - 13th

Welcome third-grade families! Thank you for taking the time to read our third-grade blog. Make sure you are checking it weekly for calendar updates, what we are learning, and a glimpse at our week in pictures!

What are we learning?


Math
In math, learners will finish their unit on measurement focusing on differentiating between liquid volume/capacity and with and determining who unit of measurement is used when measuring that attribute. We will continue to use a variety of measurement tools to determine volume and weight, as well as using benchmark units to estimate liquid volume and weight.

Homefun: Homework packet due Friday, April 13th; Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes


Language Arts

In reading this week, learners will use clues from the text and their schema to draw conclusions about a passage. In writing, learners will begin a unit of persuasive writing. The 30 book challenge reading log will be due on Monday, May 21st. If your child has misplaced their log, you may get a copy here.

Homefun: Study for weekly spelling test; Razkids 2 times a week for 15 minutes


Science
Organisms and environments have been a BIG focus the past month in science. Your child should be able to describe patterns, cycles, systems, and relationships within the environments as we wrap up this unit.

We even experienced a first Breakout EDU in science this week which was the perfect collaborative, kinesthetic activity that reinforced are learning about the adaptations of animals. It was so fun watching your children problem solve and use their critical thinking skills while trouble shooting through the challenges they had to unlock the bird beak antidote!

Questions might look like:
- The source of energy for all the organisms in the food chain? (the sun)
- A student planted a flower in a pot filled with beach sand. The student planted a flower in a pot filled with beach sand. The student later sat that pot in the window and watered it twice a day. After two weeks, the plant turned brown and died. Explain why.


Social Studies
In social studies, learners will continue with their  research project over the different regions of the United States.


Calendar
April 10th & 11th - 4th and 5th grade STAAR testing; NO visitors allowed on campus/lunchroom
April 13th - Staff Development - NO SCHOOL for learners
April 16th-20th - Librarian Appreciation Week
April 20th - Texan Town
April 20th - TCE Hoedown!


Announcements

Coppell Ed Foundation Run to Fund

Mrs. Hruby and Ms. Kemp are putting together a Town Center team of faculty, parents, and students to participate in the Education Foundation Run to Fund in May. Your children that participate are encouraged to wear their TCE grade-level shirt. Registration is now open and early registration discounts are available in the 5K before April 1st.  http://www.coppellisdef.com/run-to-fund

Homework Calendar
Please refer to the calendar below to see due dates and expectations for each week in the month of April. 



Character at TCE


Citizenship Quality: Effort
Life Principal: Temperance
Town Center Common Courtesy: Chew with your mouth closed, and wait until you are finished eating to talk.