Friday, April 28, 2023

May 1st-5th

 Upcoming Dates

May 2nd - Math STAAR 3rd-5th
No Visitors on Campus
May 4th - TCE Spring Family Picnic 6:00-7:30
May 5th - Field Trip Money and Permission slip are due
May 6th - Election Day
May 10th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Heard Museum
May 17th - Pinstack Spirit Night
May 22nd - Field Day
May 26th - Last Day of School/Early Release @ 12:30

  • Terrific Texans - Congratulations to this week's winners!  Keep up the great work!
Grant, Autumn and River

  • Teacher Appreciation Week

    Last week a ParentSquare message went out to all of our 3rd-grade from our room moms: 
    How You Can Help! We invite all of our Texans to give our teachers and staff a Texas-sized thank you. The attached kid schedule list how your Texans can show their appreciation each day.

  • TCE Spring Family Picnic

    Thursday, May 4th from 6:00-7:30 PM
    Town Center Elementary

    * Families may pack a picnic or preorder Macro's Pizza at www.tcepto.com by 10:00 AM Saturday, April 29th. Drinks and popsicles will be available for purchase at the picnic.
    * Our TCE PTO will have a DJ, raffle off the grade-level baskets, and a silent auction at the picnic. The link for the silent auction will go out in the PTO newsletter this weekend. The silent auction will go live Monday at noon and end Saturday night, 5/6, at 10:00 PM.
    * Raffle tickets for the grade-level baskets can be purchased for $1 each starting Friday, April 28th, and ending at 7:00 the night of the picnic. The baskets will be on display every day at lunch, and raffle tickets can be purchased during lunch from Mrs. Fairchild for $1 each by cash or check (made payable to TCE PTO). Each basket will have a bucket for raffle tickets that students may try to win. The winners will be drawn the night of the Spring Family Picnic, and they do not have to be present to win. 
    * Playgrounds and fields will be open, so feel free to bring yard games. Also, don't forget to bring a blanket and chairs.



  • May 6 Bond Election Information - Coppell ISD residents, who are registered to vote may cast a ballot in the May 6 Bond Election. Voters will be asked to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the $321.5 million bond measure on May 6. In accordance with state law, the bond referendum will be presented as four separate propositions. 
Campus-specific Bond project information detailing the projects each campus will receive is available here. Bond Informational Video: May 2023 Bond.


  • Field Trip - We are excited about about upcoming Field Trip to the Heard Museum in McKinney!  We will be going Wednesday, May 10th.  More detailed information and the permission slip came home Friday!  Please make sure to check with your child!  


  • Family Lunch Fridays     - Our campus is open each Friday for lunch visitors! When you arrive you will sign in at the front office and receive a visitor badge that must be worn at all times. You will need a photo ID (license or passport). You will be able to eat lunch with your child at the designated tables for lunch visitors. You may only eat with your child. No other learners may be invited to eat with you. You may purchase lunch in the cafeteria or bring a lunch with you. Parents will be dismissed from the cafeteria. You will need to go back through the front office to sign out at the end of lunchtime. Please see Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter for details on who may eat with your child and a form to fill out for non-parent lunch visitors.     No lunch visitors on early release days. 


  • Background Checks - If you have not had a chance to fill out a background check please fill one out for yourself or update last year's! Click here to register as a new volunteer or confirm your information from last year. This must be completed every school year for you to volunteer at the school. The district will send you an email when your background check has cleared. Any opportunities for volunteering at the school, including holiday parties, will require a cleared background check. Once completed it lasts for the remainder of the school year.  When you create your account, make sure to click on the add new application button. (see picture below)

May Lunch Menu


Math

Math STAAR...The End!


Science 

We will continue working on our Habitat and Adaptations throughout the next 2 weeks.


Reading/Writing 

In ELAR we are going to explore the world of Fairytales, Myths, Fables, tall tales, and folktales.

After analyzing their characteristics, we will work on constructing our own “Fractured Fairy Tales”.


Social Studies 

We continue our research projects on important people in Social Studies this week. As we work on standards for product creation, we will try our hand and podcasting. This project will last a minimum of 2 weeks.
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Friday, April 21, 2023

April 24th-28th

 Upcoming Dates

April 25th - 5th grade Science STAAR
No Visitors on Campus
April 27th - TCE Choir Concert 5:00-5:30
April 28th  - Sun Run (During Specials @ 10:10
May 2nd - Math STAAR 3rd-5th
No Visitors on Campus
May 4th - TCE Spring Family Picnic 6:00-7:30
May 5th - Field Trip Money and Permission slip are due
May 10th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Heard Museum

  • Terrific Texans - Congratulations to this week's winners!  Keep up the great work
Sidney, Nia and Van

  • TCE Author Visit - On Wednesday, April 26th, author Nancy Churnin, will visit Town Center. She is an award-winning children's booth author who writes about people who have made the world a better place. 
    • While at TCE, she will sign copies of her books for learners. This is optional, but if you are interested in purchasing one of her books through Amazon or a bookseller, please send it to school with a sticky note including your child's name and homeroom class by Tuesday, April 25th. Mrs. Mancuso will collect books from homeroom teachers to have Nancy Churnin sign during her time at TCE.


  • TCE Choir Concert

  • Sun Run

  • May 6 Bond Election Information - Coppell ISD residents, who are registered to vote may cast a ballot in the May 6 Bond Election. Voters will be asked to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the $321.5 million bond measure on May 6. In accordance with state law, the bond referendum will be presented as four separate propositions. 
Campus-specific Bond project information detailing the projects each campus will receive is available here. Bond Informational Video: May 2023 Bond.


  • Field Trip - We are excited about about upcoming Field Trip to the Heard Museum in McKinney!  We will be going Wednesday, May 10th.  More detailed information and the permission slip came home Friday!  Please make sure to check with your child!  


  • Family Lunch Fridays     - Our campus is open each Friday for lunch visitors! When you arrive you will sign in at the front office and receive a visitor badge that must be worn at all times. You will need a photo ID (license or passport). You will be able to eat lunch with your child at the designated tables for lunch visitors. You may only eat with your child. No other learners may be invited to eat with you. You may purchase lunch in the cafeteria or bring a lunch with you. Parents will be dismissed from the cafeteria. You will need to go back through the front office to sign out at the end of lunchtime. Please see Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter for details on who may eat with your child and a form to fill out for non-parent lunch visitors.     No lunch visitors on early release days. 

  • Background Checks - If you have not had a chance to fill out a background check please fill one out for yourself or update last year's! Click here to register as a new volunteer or confirm your information from last year. This must be completed every school year for you to volunteer at the school. The district will send you an email when your background check has cleared. Any opportunities for volunteering at the school, including holiday parties, will require a cleared background check. Once completed it lasts for the remainder of the school year.  When you create your account, make sure to click on the add new application button. (see picture below)

April Lunch Menu

May Lunch Menu


Math

We are ready for our week of review and final STAAR practice for math! We will be reviewing for math STAAR based on your child’s heat map that was sent home Friday, April 14. In addition to reviewing your child’s areas of growth, we will make sure everyone understands all the features on the testing app and the new kinds of questions that will be given this year (not just multiple choice and fill in the blank!). Your children have learned all the 3rd grade math skills they need and are ready to shine on May 2!


Science 

We will be using what we have learned about plant and animal adaptations to work on a fun project.  Our wonderful DLC, Ms. Tinch, created a Minecraft Adaptations Project.


Reading/Writing 

Your children worked so hard on their state assessment this week! I couldn’t be more proud. 

In ELAR we are going to explore the world of Fairytales, Myths, Fables, tall tales, and folktales.

After analyzing their characteristics, we will work on constructing our own “Fractured Fairy Tales”.


Social Studies 

We continue our research projects on important people in Social Studies this week. As we work on standards for product creation, we will try our hand and podcasting. This project will last a minimum of 2 weeks.
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Friday, April 14, 2023

April 17th-21st

 Upcoming Dates

April 19th - Reading STAAR 3rd-5th 
No Visitors on Campus
April 25th - 5th grade Science STAAR
No Visitors on Campus
April 28th  - Sun Run (During Specials @ 10:10
May 2nd - Math STAAR 3rd-5th
No Visitors on Campus
May 4th - TCE Spring Family Picnic 6:00-7:30
May 5th - Field Trip Money and Permission slip are due
May 10th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Heard Museum

  • Terrific Texans - Congratulations to this week's winners!  Keep up the great work
    • Tuesday's Winners: Saanvi, Josh, and Kamlin! 
    • Friday's Winners: Chloe, Lily and Lucas!
    • Absent: Chloe and Josh
  • Math STAAR Practice: Please take a moment to look at the STAAR math info we’re sending home (heat map, blank copy of 2022 Math STAAR, and a letter.) It went home on Friday, April 14.
  • STAAR surprise - Please see the email from your child’s homeroom teacher about a surprise for your 3rd grader and let us know if you have any questions
  • May 6 Bond Election Information - Coppell ISD residents, who are registered to vote may cast a ballot in the May 6 Bond Election. Voters will be asked to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the $321.5 million bond measure on May 6. In accordance with state law, the bond referendum will be presented as four separate propositions. 
Campus-specific Bond project information detailing the projects each campus will receive is available here. Bond Informational Video: May 2023 Bond.


  • Field Trip - We are excited about about upcoming Field Trip to the Heard Museum in McKinney!  We will be going Wednesday, May 10th.  More detailed information and the permission slip came home Friday!  Please make sure to check with your child.!  


  • Family Lunch Fridays     - Our campus is open each Friday for lunch visitors! When you arrive you will sign in at the front office and receive a visitor badge that must be worn at all times. You will need a photo ID (license or passport). You will be able to eat lunch with your child at the designated tables for lunch visitors. You may only eat with your child. No other learners may be invited to eat with you. You may purchase lunch in the cafeteria or bring a lunch with you. Parents will be dismissed from the cafeteria. You will need to go back through the front office to sign out at the end of lunchtime. Please see Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter for details on who may eat with your child and a form to fill out for non-parent lunch visitors.     No lunch visitors on early release days. 

  • Background Checks - If you have not had a chance to fill out a background check please fill one out for yourself or update last year's! Click here to register as a new volunteer or confirm your information from last year. This must be completed every school year for you to volunteer at the school. The district will send you an email when your background check has cleared. Any opportunities for volunteering at the school, including holiday parties, will require a cleared background check. Once completed it lasts for the remainder of the school year.  When you create your account, make sure to click on the add new application button. (see picture below)

March Lunch Menu



Math

This is it folks, we are nearing the finish line in the race to make sure we’ve learned all the 3rd grade math before Math STAAR 2023 (May 2). We will be working on measurement and financial literacy this week, which obviously go hand in hand. Well, not really…knowing to choose gallons when measuring the amount of water in a swimming pool and about how supply and demand affects costs and profit don’t really go together at all, but here we are. #leftovermath 

Your kids will learn about the Kingdom of Gallon (ask for a demo) and the units for measuring capacity. We will also review financial literacy concepts like income, labor, human capital, spending, saving, credit, and interest. It’s a big week, and your children are ready!


Science 

This past week we started learning about adaptations and how they help animals survive and thrive in their environments.  We will continue learning about adaptations this upcoming week.  We will then look at some adaptations and see if they are physical or behavioral.


Reading/Writing 

Our Reading STAAR test is on Wednesday! Thank you to those of you who have sent in your secret letters to your children. After our STAAR assessment, we will celebrate our hard work. Then we will dive into a children's literature unit (folktales, fairy tales, fables, myths, and legends) that incorporates both reading and writing.


Social Studies 

For a few weeks we will research how individuals contributed to the expansion of existing communities or to the creation of new communities.  We are going to try our hands at interviews, podcasting, and maybe even augmented reality museums!  This should be a fun time for product quality and creativity.
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Thursday, April 6, 2023

April 10th-14th

 

 Upcoming Dates

April 7th - No School
April 9th - Last Day to order a Yearbook
April 10th - No School
April 19th - Reading STAAR 3rd-5th 
No Visitors on Campus
April 25th - 5th grade Science STAAR
No Visitors on Campus
April 28th  - Sun Run (During Specials @ 10:10
May 2nd - Math STAAR 3rd-5th
No Visitors on Campus
May 4th - TCE Spring Family Picnic 6:00-7:30
May 10th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Heard Museum

  • Terrific Texans - We will draw for our Terrific Texans on Tuesday and they will be showcased in next week's blog!
  • STAAR surprise - Please see the email from your child’s homeroom teacher about a surprise for your 3rd grader and let us know if you have any questions
  • May 6 Bond Election Information - Coppell ISD residents, who are registered to vote may cast a ballot in the May 6 Bond Election. Voters will be asked to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the $321.5 million bond measure on May 6. In accordance with state law, the bond referendum will be presented as four separate propositions. 
Campus-specific Bond project information detailing the projects each campus will receive is available here. 
Bond Informational Video: May 2023 Bond.


  • Field Trip - We are excited about about upcoming Field Trip to the Heard Museum in McKinney!  We will be going Wednesday, May 10th.  More detailed information and the permission slip came home Friday!  Please make sure to check with your child.!  

  • Yearbooks - Don't forget to buy this year's Town Center Yearbook! Pre-order your yearbook before April 10th at ybpay.lifetouch.com Yearbook ID Code: 14305223. As a reminder, yearbooks are NOT included in trail pass purchases. 
    • TCE PTO is also looking for your help in gathering photos for the Town Center Yearbook! They've set up an easy process for you to share your images from different campus or classroom events. We would love for all families to contribute their images so we can make sure we have equal representation from all grade levels and classrooms! Please use the following step-by-step directions to document or video to create a Lifetouch account and begin uploading your images now. Thank you!
  • Family Lunch Fridays - Our campus is open each Friday for lunch visitors! When you arrive you will sign in at the front office and receive a visitor badge that must be worn at all times. You will need a photo ID (license or passport). You will be able to eat lunch with your child at the designated tables for lunch visitors. You may only eat with your child. No other learners may be invited to eat with you. You may purchase lunch in the cafeteria or bring a lunch with you. Parents will be dismissed from the cafeteria. You will need to go back through the front office to sign out at the end of lunchtime. Please see Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter for details on who may eat with your child and a form to fill out for non-parent lunch visitors. No lunch visitors on early release days. 

  • Background Checks - If you have not had a chance to fill out a background check please fill one out for yourself or update last year's! Click here to register as a new volunteer or confirm your information from last year. This must be completed every school year for you to volunteer at the school. The district will send you an email when your background check has cleared. Any opportunities for volunteering at the school, including holiday parties, will require a cleared background check. Once completed it lasts for the remainder of the school year.  When you create your account, make sure to click on the add new application button. (see picture below)

March Lunch Menu



Math

Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives; so now, 3rd grade families, it’s time we learn about TIME. Telling time to the minute on an analog clock was a 2nd grade skill, but we will practice it. We will learn the 3rd grade skill of how to calculate time that has passed, AKA elapsed time. When I was in 3rd grade 35 years ago in Altus OK, we regrouped hours by converting them into minutes and seconds, so elapsed time may as well have been advanced calculus for as well as I understood it. Time has made us wiser, so now, it’s taught on a timeline - and it’s a cinch.  In addition, we are moving into more STAAR practice (Math STAAR is May 2), and your kiddos are doing awesome!


Science 


Next week, we will take what we have learned about habitats, organisms, environments and ecosystems to work on an AR Habitat Project.

Reading/Writing 

As STAAR Reading approaches, we are in review mode. Your child will be assessed in ALL ELAR areas. They will show off their comprehension skills, inference, character analysis, author’s purpose, non-fiction text analysis, and poetry.  In addition, they will be tested on revising and editing skills AND will produce written responses.  They have all been working so hard and we are so proud of their efforts. This week we will analyze data and practice through choice boards and games.


Social Studies 

This week we are investigating people who have made scientific breakthroughs or created or invented new technology and we will describe the impact of these scientific breakthroughs and technologies through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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