Thursday, March 28, 2019

April 1st - 5th

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Thank you for taking the time to read our third grade blog. Make sure you are checking it weekly for calendar updates and what we are learning!

Important Dates

April 2nd - PTO Meeting @ 6pm
April 3rd - CISD Night at the Ballpark (See Below)
April 12th - TCE PTO Color Stampede!
April 29th - TCE Family STEM Night 5:30-7:00


Announcements

No Visitors 4/9-4/10
We will be administering the State of Texas Assessments

of Academic Readiness (STAAR) to learners on Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th.  Fifth
grade will take Math on Tuesday and Reading on Wednesday.  Fourth grade will take writing on Tuesday. During these days, all other grade levels will continue with a regular school day.
It is important that we have an environment that is free of interruptions to ensure that our students have the opportunity to do their best on these important days.  In order to ensure a secure and quiet testing environment, no visitors will be allowed on campus for all grade levels.

Due
to this, we will not allow lunch visitors these days.
 You may contact the office on these days
if you are in need of assistance and they will be happy to help you.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping our

campus and our students to be successful on our testing days!
Please be sure to communicate this same message to parents in your newsletters and anyone

else that may want to visit on these dates (Ready, Set, Teach, etc). I am sending an email to all Reading Buddies.


TCE Color Stampede!

Play it Safe Program
This is just a reminder that our counselor will be presenting the Play It Safe counseling program to learners K-5. A flyer was sent home before Spring Break giving information about the program and the option to "opt out" if you prefer by returning the signed form showing that decision. If you have questions, please contact our school counselor Kelly Matlock.

Below is a link to the information sheet:

Below is a link to a FAQ document:


Night at the Ballpark 
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⚾ Tickets for CISD Night at the Ballpark on Wednesday, April 3, are now on sale. To sit in the Town Center section go to https://groupmatics.events/event/Towncenter6



Parent Newsletter

Ms. Martin sends out a parent newsletter each week with many important announcements about TCE. Click here to check out this weeks newsletter.



A Note from Ms. Martin: 

TCE Families,
The data analysis from the looping survey is complete, and a decision has been made in regards to the looping process at Town Center Elementary. Please click on the link below to view the Looping Report which includes a summary of the data received, conclusions, and next steps. 
A special thank you to our TCE families, staff, and learners that provided feedback. I appreciate the honest and thoughtful insight that was given. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any additional questions or concerns, and I would be happy to meet with you. 


Thank you,
Jennifer Martin

What are we learning?

Math


In math we will learn about equivalent fractions. Students should know how to model equivalent fractions using various math tools and drawings. 



Language Arts


This week in LA we will continue our unit on Fables, Myths and Legends. Learners will focus on  identifying the theme, setting and supporting details. Books clubs are off and running and the kids seem to be having a great time preparing to discuss their books with their peers!

As a reminder, we are continuing to do practice STAAR passages each week in class focusing on different reading strategies. These will be coming home every week or so, and parents can see how their child is doing. Please remember not to focus on what your child missed-- we are dissecting the passages together as a whole class after each child has done the passage independently. We are learning through our mistakes.



Science


In science, we will be learning about changes in environments. We will learn about how these changes affect the organisms within a habitat and the habitat itself. We will specifically be learning about coral bleaching and deforestation occurring in our world today. 



Social Studies


In Social Studies learners will be discussing what scarcity is and exploring examples of it.  We will also look at the impact scarcity has on production, distribution and consumption of goods and services.

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

March 25th - 29th

Thank you for taking the time to read our third grade blog. Make sure you are checking it weekly for calendar updates and what we are learning!

Important Dates

March 28th - TCE Cultural Night
March 29th - Board Game Day (March Coupon)
April 2nd - PTO Meeting @ 6pm
April 3rd - CISD Night at the Ballpark (See Below)
April 12th - TCE PTO Color Stampede!
April 29th - TCE Family STEM Night 5:30-7:00


Announcements

TCE's 2nd Annual Cultural Night
We are excited to have our 2nd annual Culture Night at TCE.  Last year was such a great success with all the dishes you shared with our TCE community.  If you would like to share an appetizer, main dish or dessert on March 28th please sign up below. We will get back with you with more specific details as the event grows near. TCE will provide sample cups to share the dish you bring.  This event was successful because of all of our families' contributions. Thank you for making our school so great! 
Be on the lookout for more information about this event including performances and interactive stations!


TCE Color Stampede!

Play it Safe Program
This is just a reminder that our counselor will be presenting the Play It Safe counseling program to learners K-5. A flyer was sent home before Spring Break giving information about the program and the option to "opt out" if you prefer by returning the signed form showing that decision. If you have questions, please contact our school counselor Kelly Matlock.

Below is a link to the information sheet:

Below is a link to a FAQ document:


Night at the Ballpark 
Big picture

⚾ Tickets for CISD Night at the Ballpark on Wednesday, April 3, are now on sale. To sit in the Town Center section go to https://groupmatics.events/event/Towncenter6


Board Game Day
We are going to set aside time at the end of our day on Friday, March 29th for "Board Game Time". This is to redeem the March coupon that we gave the 2nd grade students as their winter holiday gift. Your child will be allowed to bring a game to school with the following provisions:

  1. It is clearly marked with their name. We usually have multiples of the same game.
  2. It is a board game or card game that is NOT electronic.
  3. The game does not make any sound!
  4. It can fit entirely inside their cubby.
  5. They know how to play it.
Parent Newsletter

Ms. Martin sends out a parent newsletter each week with many important announcements about TCE. Click here to check out this weeks newsletter.



A Note from Ms. Martin: 

TCE Families,
The data analysis from the looping survey is complete, and a decision has been made in regards to the looping process at Town Center Elementary. Please click on the link below to view the Looping Report which includes a summary of the data received, conclusions, and next steps. 
A special thank you to our TCE families, staff, and learners that provided feedback. I appreciate the honest and thoughtful insight that was given. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any additional questions or concerns, and I would be happy to meet with you. 


Thank you,
Jennifer Martin

What are we learning?

Math


In math we will continue to learn about fractions and comparing different fractions. We will compare fractions with the same denominator but different numerators, and fractions with the same numerator but different denominators. 



Language Arts


In Language Arts we will be learning about Author's purpose. We will be working on setting up new book clubs. Each week in LA we have been looking at reading passages aligned with the STAAR test. We are also encouraging students to be doing the Of The Week (OTW) articles, as this will help in the familiarization of STAAR passages and questions so students are used to the wording. Please encourage your learner to look at this at home each night to help aide in their practice and confidence with the passages. 



Science


In science, we will be researching and showing our learning about specific types of habitats. These habitats include forest, desert, grassland, arctic tundra, pond, ocean, mountain, and wetlands. This week we are showcasing our learning by displaying our research in a Google Slide presentation. 



Social Studies


In Social Studies, we will begin our unit on Economics. Learners will look at how human capital relates to types of labor and income.

Friday, March 8, 2019

March 18th - 22nd

Thank you for taking the time to read our third grade blog. Make sure you are checking it weekly for calendar updates and what we are learning!

Important Dates

March 25th - TCE Sonic Night
March 28th - TCE Cultural Night
April 12th - TCE PTO Color Run!
April 29th - TCE Family STEM Night


Announcements

Third Grade Students of the Week
March 8th, 2019
We are SO proud of these learners for being model citizens every day this week. They are so respectful, kind, and follow directions the first time they are asked. We are so proud of you!
3A: Kiera Schafer, 3B: Samuel O'Donnell, 3C: Madelyn Frederic, 3D: Faiza Ahmed, and 3E: Natasha Kumar




TCE's 2nd Annual Cultural Night
We are excited to have our 2nd annual Culture Night at TCE.  Last year was such a great success with all the dishes you shared with our TCE community.  If you would like to share an appetizer, main dish or dessert on March 28th please sign up below. We will get back with you with more specific details as the event grows near. TCE will provide sample cups to share the dish you bring.  This event was successful because of all of our families' contributions. Thank you for making our school so great! 
Be on the lookout for more information about this event including performances and interactive stations!



Parent Newsletter

Ms. Martin sends out a parent newsletter each week with many important announcements about TCE. Click here to check out this weeks newsletter.



A Note from Ms. Martin: 

TCE Families,
The data analysis from the looping survey is complete, and a decision has been made in regards to the looping process at Town Center Elementary. Please click on the link below to view the Looping Report which includes a summary of the data received, conclusions, and next steps. 
A special thank you to our TCE families, staff, and learners that provided feedback. I appreciate the honest and thoughtful insight that was given. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any additional questions or concerns, and I would be happy to meet with you. 


Thank you,
Jennifer Martin

What are we learning?

Math


In math we will continue reviewing different ways to represent fractions. We will represent fractions using circle models, rectangular models, set of objects, and number lines. We will also begin to discuss comparing fractions. We will compare fractions with the same denominator but different numerators, and fractions with the same numerator but different denominators. 



Language Arts


In Language Arts we will be learning about Author's purpose. We will be working on setting up new book clubs. Each week in LA we have been looking at reading passages aligned with the STAAR test. We are also encouraging students to be doing the Of The Week (OTW) articles, as this will help in the familiarization of STAAR passages and questions so students are used to the wording. Please encourage your learner to look at this at home each night to help aide in their practice and confidence with the passages. 



Science


In science, we will be researching and showing our learning about specific types of habitats. These habitats include forest, desert, grassland, arctic tundra, pond, ocean, mountain, and wetlands. 



Social Studies


In Social Studies, we will begin our unit on Economics. Learners will look at how human capital relates to types of labor and income.

Friday, March 1, 2019

March 4th - 8th

Thank you for taking the time to read our third grade blog. Make sure you are checking it weekly for calendar updates and what we are learning!

Important Dates


March 4-8 - Book Fair (Volunteers needed see announcement below)
March 6th - Class Pictures
March 7th - Open House 5:30-7
March 8th - Shamrock Shuffle during PE
March 11-15 - Spring Break! No School
March 28th - TCE Cultural Night
April 12th - TCE PTO Color Run!
April 29th - TCE Family STEM Night


Announcements

Third Grade Students of the Week
March 1st, 2019
We are SO proud of these learners for being model citizens every day this week. They are so respectful, kind, and follow directions the first time they are asked. We are so proud of you!
3A: Alice Zhang, 3B: Eva Lin, 3C: Graysen Watchman, 3D: Pranik Boppana, and 3E: Satvik Avadhanam



  Volunteers Needed For Book Fair!

The Spring Book Fair is coming soon! We need parent/community volunteers* to help with Book Fair Preview (Feb 28, March 1 & 4) and run cash registers, tidy/restock shelves, and help customers find things during Book Fair (March 4 - 8).  We also need a couple of volunteers to help with Book Fair Set-up and Tear Down (Feb 27 & March 8). We appreciate community support to continue this exciting tradition and consumer/financial literacy learning experience for our students! Please sign-up for an available time slot at this link: 

*Volunteers must have an approved Coppell ISD background check on file before you will be permitted to help with Book Fair.  A new background check is required each school year.  You should submit the form at least a week before volunteering. You can find the background check form at this link:  https://www.coppellisd.com/domain/17



TCE's 2nd Annual Cultural Night
We are excited to have our 2nd annual Culture Night at TCE.  Last year was such a great success with all the dishes you shared with our TCE community.  If you would like to share an appetizer, main dish or dessert on March 28th please sign up below. We will get back with you with more specific details as the event grows near. TCE will provide sample cups to share the dish you bring.  This event was successful because of all of our families' contributions. Thank you for making our school so great! 
Be on the lookout for more information about this event including performances and interactive stations!



Parent Newsletter

Ms. Martin sends out a parent newsletter each week with many important announcements about TCE. Click here to check out this weeks newsletter.

What are we learning?

Math


In math we will take our Fractions pre-assessment and begin our unit. We will start by reviewing what fractions are and looking at examples of halves, fourths, sixths, and eighths. 



Language Arts


In Language Arts we will continue our unit on theme and begin to talk about Author's Purpose. New book clubs will be formed after spring break.



Science


In science, we will be continuing our unit on Interactions and Changes in the Environment. We will focus on different habitats and discuss the living and nonliving things that coexist in those habitats. 



Social Studies


In Social Studies, we will be wrapping up our unit on Geography.  Learners will finish up sharing their State research and commercials.