September 5th-9th

Upcoming Dates

9/1 - 9/9 - Book Fair

9/5 - Labor Day - No school!

9/9 - Special Friends Day (3rd grade time 8:30-9:30)

*Families will be able to visit their child's classroom, school, and the Book Fair during the grade level time*

9/13 - Spring Creek BBQ night 5pm-9pm

9/19 - PTO meeting in the TCE library

10/14 - Color Run 

(PTO's big fundraiser for the year to fund teacher grants, school grants, Field Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and more. 

Curriculum Night Presentation

Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night!  If you were unable to attend, a hard copy of the presentation should have come home with your child Friday.  Here is a digit version as well Curriculum Night Presentation

Free/Reduced Lunches

For the last two years, free and reduced meals were provided for all Texas public school children. Beginning September 29th, families must complete an application to qualify for free or reduced priced meals. For more information check out the Coppell ISD Child Nutrition website. Complete your School Meal Application here. Allow up to ten days to process your application. 

Coppell Cares - Weekend Backpack Program (WBPK)

Coppell Cares will provide the Weekend Backpack Program (WBPK) again this school year. Families may sign up for this program at any time during the school year. Siblings living in the same household, are also eligible to participate. If your family would benefit from a weekly Friday snack bag delivery, please complete the follow form to sign up. 

English Application: Linked Here

Spanish Application: Linked Here

WBPK deliveries will begin Friday, 9/8/2022. Deliveries will be suspended for Thanksgiving Week, Winter Break, and Spring Break. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to TCE's counselor, Kelly Matlock, at kmatlock@coppellisd.com.

September Lunch Menu

 

Math

In math, we are hopping on the train that will take us even further into the Land of Place Value so that we can learn about comparing and ordering numbers up to 120,000! They have learned these skills in 2nd, just not with numbers in the hundred thousands. With comparing, we will use the tried and true “the alligator wants to eat the greater number” to help us learn which sign to use, the greater than (>) sign or the less than (<) sign. Ordering numbers is a bit more challenging than comparing, so we will practice being able to find them on the number line to help us. These skills will further their numeracy, which is the foundation of math - it’s how they understand the value of numbers. All of this will prepare us for the new 3rd grade skill of rounding. It’s an exciting time to be a mathematician as a TCE 3rd grader!

 

Science 

In Science,  it’s all about EXPLORATION this week.  We will take a closer look at measuring distance and length, buoyancy (sink or float), temperature and volume.  We will also discuss the different tools used to measure them.

Reading/Writing 

In writing we will compose and organize a personal narrative piece, including an introduction and conclusion. 

We will begin our spelling/phonics practice that builds on current knowledge of spelling patterns. 

In reading, we will practice selecting appropriate and challenging texts, we will set goals for our reading growth and practice writing about what we read. 

We will also monitor and adjust comprehension by applying strategies to uncover word meaning.

Social Studies 

This week we will review citizenship in the digital world as we focus on our responsibilities in the digital world.  We will also uncover the why behind community formation as we identify the reasons communities form.

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