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! 

SIGN UP BY CLICKING HERE

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:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10D7bFIgw43MxeNb_8K5LYAeRvRKKLtBO_aKHmLfLfDw/edit?usp=sharing

Below is a link to a FAQ document:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1oOPOjg0vJaNfg8iEHJoMQZU7d08dgu/view?usp=sharing

Night at the Ballpark 

⚾ 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. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tT9W6yZgPopst_wT8ONRqIGh3r4XJ8HoGfc3WVKj5KY/edit?usp=sharing

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.

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! 

SIGN UP BY CLICKING HERE

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. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tT9W6yZgPopst_wT8ONRqIGh3r4XJ8HoGfc3WVKj5KY/edit?usp=sharing

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.

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: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445AAAB2FA75-book1

*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! 

SIGN UP BY CLICKING HERE

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.  

February 25th - March 1st

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

February 11th - 25th - Metrocrest Canned Soup Drive
February 22nd - Parent Survey for Looping Feedback Due
March 1st - Kids Heart Challenge Jump Rope Day
March 4-8 - Book Fair (Volunteers needed see announcement below)
March 6th - Class Pictures
March 8th - Shamrock Shuffle during PE
March 28th - TCE Cultural Night
April 12th - TCE PTO Color Run!
April 29th - TCE Family STEM Night

Announcements

Third Grade Students of the Week

February 22nd, 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: Jayashree Bhattarai, 3B: Samuel O'Donnell, 3C: Carolina Saenz, 3D: Liam Maehs, and 3E: Logan Sarkardehi

  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: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445AAAB2FA75-book1

*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! 

SIGN UP BY CLICKING HERE

Be on the lookout for more information about this event including performances and interactive stations!

Metrocrest Canned Soup Drive

Bring soup cans February 11-25 to the grade level donation boxes located at the end of each hallway. 

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 spend the first few days reviewing 2D and 3D Shape Attributes. On Wednesday the 27th of March we will take our Geometry Post Test. On Thursday the 28th of March we will take the Math Practice STAAR. This is just so that the learners will get a feel of how to bubble, what the test looks like, and feels like. You do not need to do anything special for this practice, but we wanted to keep you updated. The real STAAR test dates are Monday, May 13th for Reading and Tuesday, May 14th for Math. 

Language Arts

This week in Language Arts, we will finish up our unit on Inferencing and begin talking about Theme, or the message of a story. We will have another OTW biography text, this time on Benjamin Franklin. 

Science

In Science, we will be diving into our new unit, Interactions and changes in the environment. We will start off by understanding habitats and the living and nonliving things that coexist in different ecosystems. 

Social Studies

In Social Studies, we will be finishing up our unit on Geography. The learners will be completing their commercials and presenting their state to the class.  Students will also explore the similarities and differences of states in the same region as theirs.  

February 19th - 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

February 18th - No School
February 19th - Read To Succeed Deadline
February 11th - 25th - Metrocrest Canned Soup Drive
February 22nd - Parent Survey for Looping Feedback Due
March 28th - TCE Cultural Night
April 12th - TCE PTO Color Run!
April 29th - TCE Family STEM Night

Announcements

Six Flags Read To Succeed

Your learner should have come home with a letter and reading log for the Six Flags Read To Succeed program. If your child reads 6 hours (360 minutes) and logs their reading (with a parent signature), they will earn a free ticket to Six Flags. This reading log is due back by February 19th to earn the Six Flags ticket. 

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! 

SIGN UP BY CLICKING HERE

Be on the lookout for more information about this event including performances and interactive stations!

Metrocrest Canned Soup Drive

Bring soup cans February 11-25 to the grade level donation boxes located at the end of each hallway. 

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 continue our Geometry unit! We will focus be working through our choice board to practice classifying quadrilaterals and sorting 2D/3D shapes. 

Language Arts

In Language Arts we will continue our unit on Inferencing. We will finish up our book club books learning about character traits. 

Science

In Science, we will be wrapping up our unit on Patterns in the Sky and taking our post test. We will then move on to our next unit, interactions and changes in the environment. We will learn about different habitats and the living and nonliving things in those habitats. 

Social Studies

In Social Studies, learners will be creating a commercial that showcases the geography and human adaptations of their state.  

February 11th - 14th

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

February 14th - Class Valentine's Day Party @ 2pm

February 15th - No School
February 19th - Read To Succeed Deadline
February 22nd - Parent Survey for Looping Feedback Due
March 28th - TCE Cultural Night
April 12th - TCE PTO Color Run!
April 29th - TCE Family STEM Night

Announcements

Third Grade Students of the Week
February 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: Dylan Charles, 3B: Haya Abid, 3C: Ethan Walther, 3D: Lilly Haworth , and 3E: Danielle Sim

Six Flags Read To Succeed

Your learner should have come home with a letter and reading log for the Six Flags Read To Succeed program. If your child reads 6 hours (360 minutes) and logs their reading (with a parent signature), they will earn a free ticket to Six Flags. This reading log is due back by February 19th to earn the Six Flags ticket. 

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 continue our Geometry unit! We will focus on learning 2D shape attributes and classifying these shapes as quadrilaterals. 

Language Arts

In Language Arts we will continue our unit on Inferencing. We will finish up our book club books learning about character traits. 

Science

In Science, we will be wrapping up our unit on Patterns in the Sky by researching career connections. We will have our unit post test on Wednesday, February 13th. 

Social Studies

In Social Studies, learners will be creating a commercial that showcases the geography and human adaptations of their state.  

February 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

February 5th - PTO meeting @ 6pm
February 6th - Field trip to FTW Museum of Science and History
February 14th - Class Valentine's Day Party @ 2pm
February 19th - Read To Succeed Deadline
April 12th - TCE PTO Color Run!
April 29th - TCE Family STEM Night

Announcements

Third Grade Students of the Week
February 1, 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: Sindhu Vemula, 3B: Saanvi Guntupalli, 3C: Sydney Skillern, 3D: Summer Ea & Lianne Thomas, and 3E: Varshini Avula

Six Flags Read To Succeed

Your learner should have come home with a letter and reading log for the Six Flags Read To Succeed program. If your child reads 6 hours (360 minutes) and logs their reading (with a parent signature), they will earn a free ticket to Six Flags. This reading log is due back by February 19th to earn the Six Flags ticket. 

February PTO Meeting
Don't forget! Join us at our February PTO meeting on Tuesday the 5th. 

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 be starting our Geometry unit! We will take our post test on Monday and begin to introduce attributes of 2D and 3D shapes. This unit will be mostly memorization of the shape attributes, so we will be getting a lot of practice with that! 

Language Arts

In reading, we are continuing our unit on character traits. We are also continuing to exploring inferencing and finding evidence in our text to support our ideas about character traits. 

Science

In Science, learners will research various planets and their order from the sun. They will create a slide to showcase their research and understanding. We will have our unit post test on Wednesday, February 13th. 

Social Studies

In Social Studies, the learners will continue to research the geography for their assigned state. They will then look into how people adapt to their physical environment based on the geography of where they live.