February 1st - 5th

  Calendar

• February 2nd and 3rd - MAP Testing - No Academic Zooms. Morning meetings are still scheduled.   Virtual and Face to Face learners will be taking the MAP test.   Face to Face learners will complete the test at school on these days. For virtual learners, see VIRTUAL MAP DETAILS BELOW.
• February 8th - Book in a Bag Exchange for virtual learners by front door.  8:00 - 12:00
• February 12th - (Student Holiday/Staff Workday)
• February 15th - Bad Weather Day (Student and Staff Holiday)
• February 16th -  9:45AM - We will have a Guest Speaker from Coppell Dentistry for Kids.  A zoom link will be provided closer to the date.  
• February 22nd -  Book in a Bag Exchange for virtual learners by front door.  8:00 - 12:00

VIRTUAL LEARNER MAP DETAILS

February 2nd - Virtual MAP math testing for all virtual learners at 10:00

• On Feb. 2nd, go to the MATH learning folder in the Schoology course and click on MAP test.  Follow the directions on how to begin your test.  There is a Zoom link in there if you have any questions or difficulty logging in on the day of the test. This test will not be available until 10:00 .  A username and password for the test will not be given in the Schoology folder until 10:00 so don't log on until after 10:00. PLEASE DO NOT HELP YOUR CHILD WITH ANY ANSWERS ON THIS TEST AS WE USE THIS DATA TO SEE HOW WE CAN BETTER HELP YOUR SPECIFIC CHILD'S NEEDS.

February 3rd - Virtual MAP reading testing for all virtual learners at 10:00 

• On Feb. 3rd go to the LANGUAGE AND LITERACY learning folder in the Schoology course and click on MAP test.  Follow the directions on how to begin your test.  There is a Zoom link in there if you have any questions or difficulty logging in on the day of the test. This test will not be available until 10:00 .  A username and password for the test will not be given in the Schoology folder until 10:00 so don't log on until after 10:00.  PLEASE DO NOT HELP YOUR CHILD WITH ANY ANSWERS ON THIS TEST AS USE THIS DATA TO SEE HOW WE CAN BETTER HELP YOUR SPECIFIC CHILD.  
• ****THERE WILL BE READING PASSAGES IN THE TEST THAT YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE ABLE TO READ.  THIS IS DONE PURPOSELY TO SEE WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD READS AT.  DO NOT READ THE PASSAGE TO THEM. JUST TELL THEM TO DO THEIR BEST AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS EVEN IF THEY GUESS.

Look at what we will be learning next week: 

Math: We will be discussing numbers up to 120. We will compose, decompose and compare numbers up to 120.  We will also continue to practice counting by 2s to 120.  

Science: This week we will continue to record and observe changes in the sky.  We will be observing how the sun moves through the sky during the day and how this affects shadows.

Language Arts:

Reading:   We will utilize Raz Kids to practice our non-fiction reading.  Please make sure that the microphone is working on your child's Ipad.  When they record themselves reading, Mrs. McCullough and Mrs. Vincenzo will be listening to the fluency of their voice on their recordings. 

Writing:  We will enjoy some fun writing topics next week.  We will also have lessened assignments due to MAP testing. 

          Phonics:    We will talk about the rule of when to use /ai/ or /ay/ when trying to write long a words.

 Social Studies:  The learners will compare the lives of historical figures who have influenced the state and nation. 

Fun activities to do at home: 

• Select one image and talk about the math you see.

• Select an image and think about which one does not belong. Use math to describe why and how you know.

•  Select one image and think about how many you see. Use math to describe how many and how you know.

Practice counting to 120 by twos with your child.

READING  - The Raz Kids app is available to all learners (virtual and face to face).  If your child has extra time at night this is a great way to increase reading skills! Even 15 minutes will help increase vocabulary, increase fluency, and increase comprehension! 

Practice reading the snap words.  Remember, your child should be able to read all of the snap words in a "snap". 

Virtual Learner Announcements

• Dream Box - Please make sure your child is on Dream Box at least 3 times a week for 15 minutes.  :-)

• Virtual learners -- if you would like to check out books from the TCE library, please click on Mrs. Mancuso's link below to learn how:   https://www.loom.com/share/3e99db6ca13c438a8b891ceb10298987

Face to Face Learner Announcements

• Please ask your child if they have working headphones.   Many learners have broken their headphones or the headphones do not fit them correctly.  We use these every day so it's good to invest in a good pair of headphones.  If your child needs a new pair, please send them to school. 

• Please make sure you put your child's fully charged Ipad and charger in their backpack each day.  The Ipad battery should be 100%.

• We have library on Mondays.  Please make sure to send your library books back to school on Monday so your child can check out some new books. 

• It is getting colder!! We will still go out for recess as long as the temperature/wind chill is above freezing. Please make sure your child has the appropriate gear and that it is labeled!
• 

The teachers are bundled up for a chilly recess!

Virtual and Face to Face Learner Announcement

Reminder: Town Center Yearbooks

Our 2020-2021 Town Center Yearbook is now available for purchase. The cost is $25, and they will arrive in the spring. Click here to place your order. **Please note that the yearbook cost Is NOT INCLUDED in the TCE Trail Pass.

 

Please see the link below to view Miss Martin's newsletter:

https://www.smore.com/2ct3w

Pics From This Week 

This precious learner has so much joy to share!  What a cutie! 

These sweet little angels are precious and bring so much joy to others!!!  They're engaged, enthusiastic, and always ready to have a good time on Morning Meeting Zooms!!  We share, dance, laugh, and breathe each day!!  I LOVE beginning each day with these cuties!!!

So much fun with these cuties during our morning meeting!  What a great way to start the day!

Math small group with these amazing learners and their special friends! 

Starting our day with our pledges!

Handwriting fun!! 

January 25th - 29th

  Calendar

• January 25th - Book in a Bag exchange for virtual learners (8-12)
• February 2nd and 3rd - No Academic Zooms due to MAP Testing. We will have morning meetings.   More details to come closer to the date. 
• February 12th - Student Holiday
• February 15th - No School 
• February 16th -  9:45  - We will have a Guest Speaker from Coppell Dentistry for Kids.  A zoom link will be provided closer to the date.  

Next Week's Schedule:

First grade teachers will continue their literacy coursework as directed by CISD and the Texas Education Agency. There will be a few changes for the week of January 25th - 29th.   Please see below. 

• Monday, January 25th will be a normal schedule for everyone. 
• Tuesday and Wednesday ( Jan. 26th and 27th) 1A/1D will have a morning meeting with Mrs. Burks and 1B/1C will have a morning meeting with Mrs. McCullough
• Thursday and Friday (January 28th and 29th) 1A/1D will have a morning meeting with Mrs. Vincenzo and 1B/1C will have a morning meeting with Mrs. Sork.
• Face to face learners will have a substitute teacher Tuesday - Friday, January 26th - 29th. 

Look at what we will be learning next week: 

Math: Learners will begin to skip count by twos to 120.   Students will also continue to represent and generate word problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers up to 20 using concrete and pictorial models and number sentences.  

Science: We will be learning about objects and patterns in the sky.  We will learn about the moon, stars, sun, and clouds.  

Language Arts:

Reading:   We will continue to talk about the differences between fiction and non-fiction

Writing:   We will continue our expository writing unit learning how to write facts/details without giving an opinion.

          Phonics:    We will learn about the vowel team /ea/ and continue our rule that says "When two                   vowels go walking, the first one does the talking. 

 Social Studies:   The learners will describe the life of a historical figure and how they influenced their community, state, and nation  through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Fun activities to do at home: 

• Select one image and talk about the math you see.

• Select an image and think about which one does not belong. Use math to describe why and how you know.

•  Select one image and think about how many you see. Use math to describe how many and how you know.

Practice counting to 120 by twos with your child.

READING  - The Raz Kids app is available to all learners (virtual and face to face).  If your child has extra time at night this is a great way to increase reading skills! Even 15 minutes will help increase vocabulary, increase fluency, and increase comprehension! 

Practice reading the snap words.  Remember, your child should be able to read all of the snap words in a "snap". 

Virtual Learner Announcements

• Dream Box - Please make sure your child is on Dream Box at least 3 times a week for 15 minutes.  :-)

• Virtual learners -- if you would like to check out books from the TCE library, please click on Mrs. Mancuso's link below to learn how:   https://www.loom.com/share/3e99db6ca13c438a8b891ceb10298987

Face to Face Learner Announcements

• Please ask your child if they have working headphones.   Many learners have broken their headphones or the headphones do not fit them correctly.  We use these every day so it's good to invest in a good pair of headphones.  If your child needs a new pair, please send them to school. 

• Please make sure you put your child's fully charged Ipad and charger in their backpack each day.  The Ipad battery should be 100%.

• We have library on Mondays.  Please make sure to send your library books back to school on Monday so your child can check out some new books. 

• It is getting colder!! We will still go out for recess as long as the temperature/wind chill is above freezing. Please make sure your child has the appropriate gear and that it is labeled!
• 

The teachers are bundled up for a chilly recess!

Virtual and Face to Face Learner Announcement

Reminder: Town Center Yearbooks

Our 2020-2021 Town Center Yearbook is now available for purchase. The cost is $25, and they will arrive in the spring. Click here to place your order. **Please note that the yearbook cost Is NOT INCLUDED in the TCE Trail Pass.

 

Please see the link below to view Miss Martin's newsletter:

https://www.smore.com/2ct3w

Pics From This Week 

Working hard in class!  Love these sweet kiddos! 

All smiles at lunch! Notes from home are the best! 

Twins with our cowboy boots!!!!

My adore my sweet little angels!!!!

There's nothing like family!! 

This sweet learner decided to challenge
herself and put the snap words in alphabetical order...
ALL 23 OF THEM!!!!

1A and 1D hard at work!!

January 18th - 22nd

   Calendar

• January 18th - Martin Luther King Day - No school
• January 25th - Book in a Bag exchange for virtual learners (8-12)

Schedule for January 25th - 29th:

First grade teachers will continue their literacy coursework as directed by CISD and the Texas Education Agency. There will be a few changes for the week of January 25th - 29th.   Please see below. 

• Monday, January 25th will be a normal schedule for everyone. 
• Tuesday and Wednesday ( Jan. 26th and 27th) 1A/1D will have a morning meeting with Mrs. Burks and 1B/1C will have a morning meeting with Mrs. McCullough
• Thursday and Friday (January 28th and 29th) 1A/1D will have a morning meeting with Mrs. Vincenzo and 1B/1C will have a morning meeting with Mrs. Sork.
• Face to face learners will have a substitute teacher Tuesday - Friday, January 26th - 29th. 

Look at what we will be learning next week: 

Math: Learners will continue to  collect, sort and organize data using representations such as tally marks, or T-charts.  We will use the data to create pictographs and bar-type graphs while drawing conclusions from our results. 

Science: This week we will continue learning about weather and weather forecasting. We will be able to describe the weather as hot or cold, clear or cloudy, calm or windy, and rainy or icy

Language Arts:

Reading:   We will continue to explore non-fiction books.

Writing:    We will continue our expository writing unit.  We will also concentrate on making our writing "pop" by adding details, using adjectives, and lengthening our sentences.

          Phonics:    We will study the vowel team of /oa/.

 Social Studies:  Next week we will talk about the lives of Ruby Bridges, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and George Washington Carver.  We love learning about famous Americans! 

Fun activities to do at home: 

Math Activities to do with your child at home

Make a story problem

• Give your child a number sentence, 13 - ? = 10 
• Have your mathematician tell you a story that matches the number sentence.  

Practice counting to 120 by twos with your child.

READING  - The Raz Kids app is available to all learners (virtual and face to face).  If your child has extra time at night this is a great way to increase reading skills! Even 15 minutes will help increase vocabulary, increase fluency, and increase comprehension! 

Practice reading the snap words.  Remember, your child should be able to read all of the snap words in a "snap". 

Virtual Learner Announcements

• Dream Box - Please make sure your child is on Dream Box at least 3 times a week for 15 minutes.  :-)

• Virtual learners -- if you would like to check out books from the TCE library, please click on Mrs. Mancuso's link below to learn how:   https://www.loom.com/share/3e99db6ca13c438a8b891ceb10298987

Face to Face Learner Announcements

• Please ask your child if they have working headphones.   Many learners have broken their headphones or the headphones do not fit them correctly.  We use these every day so it's good to invest in a good pair of headphones.  If your child needs a new pair, please send them to school. 

• Please make sure you put your child's fully charged Ipad and charger in their backpack each day.  The Ipad battery should be 100%.

• We have library on Mondays.  Please make sure to send your library books back to school on Monday so your child can check out some new books. 

• It is getting colder!! We will still go out for recess as long as the temperature/wind chill is above freezing. Please make sure your child has the appropriate gear and that it is labeled!
• 

The teachers are bundled up for a chilly recess!

Virtual and Face to Face Learner Announcement

Reminder: Town Center Yearbooks

Our 2020-2021 Town Center Yearbook is now available for purchase. The cost is $25, and they will arrive in the spring. Click here to place your order. **Please note that the yearbook cost Is NOT INCLUDED in the TCE Trail Pass.

A note from the cafeteria staff

Breakfast and lunch are FREE for ALL elementary students through the end of school  when they pick up a meal in the cafeteria (for in-person learners) or via Wednesday Bundle Meals (virtual learners only).  We are still asking that virtual learners sign up for bundle meals via the Bundle Meal Signup Form to help give us an idea of how to plan.

 

Please see the link below to view Miss Martin's newsletter:

https://www.smore.com/2ct3w

Pics From This Week 

Learning is always more fun with a friend!

I love when we are all together! 

Another sweet picture from the sweetest class!  💕

We love when Mrs. Ford attends our morning meetings! 

A little girl time on zoom!  So much fun! 

Math Small Groups with these cuties is always fun! 

I love these sweet girls!  

Showing off our weather bubble map!  

Look at these littles learning about Conflict Resolution!!!

I adore these littles!!!

January 11th - January 15th

  Calendar

• January 11th - Book in a Bag exchange for virtual learners (8-12)
• January 12th - PTO meeting 5:30
• January 18th - Martin Luther King Day - No school
• January 25th - Book in a Bag exchange for virtual learners (8-12)

Look at what we will be learning next week: 

Math: This week we will collect, sort and organize data using representations such as tally marks, or T-charts.  We will use the data to create pictographs and bar-type graphs while drawing conclusions from our results. 

Science: This week we will be learning about weather. We discuss and track the weather each day for the next couple of weeks.  At home learners will have a copy in their Book in a Bag exchange.

Language Arts:

Reading:  The learners will  continue to read and understand nonfiction books.

Writing: The learners will dig deeper into writing informational text using the writing process.

 Social Studies: The learners will sequence and categorize information through listening, speaking, reading , and writing.

Fun activities to do at home: 

Math Activities to do with your child at home

Make a story problem

• Give your child a number sentence, 13 - ? = 10 
• Have your mathematician tell you a story that matches the number sentence.  

Practice counting to 120 by twos with your child.

READING  - The Raz Kids app is available to all learners (virtual and face to face).  If your child has extra time at night this is a great way to increase reading skills! Even 15 minutes will help increase vocabulary, increase fluency, and increase comprehension! 

Practice reading the snap words.  Remember, your child should be able to read all of the snap words in a "snap". 

Virtual Learner Announcements

• Dream Box - Please make sure your child is on Dream Box at least 3 times a week for 15 minutes.  :-)

• Virtual learners -- if you would like to check out books from the TCE library, please click on Mrs. Mancuso's link below to learn how:   https://www.loom.com/share/3e99db6ca13c438a8b891ceb10298987

Face to Face Learner Announcements

• Please ask your child if they have working headphones.   Many learners have broken their headphones or the headphones do not fit them correctly.  We use these every day so it's good to invest in a good pair of headphones.  If your child needs a new pair, please send them to school. 

• Please make sure you put your child's fully charged Ipad and charger in their backpack each day.  The Ipad battery should be 100%.

• We have library on Mondays.  Please make sure to send your library books back to school on Monday so your child can check out some new books. 
• It is getting colder!! We will still go out for recess as long as the temperature/wind chill is above freezing. Please make sure your child has the appropriate gear and that it is labeled!
• 

The teachers are bundled up for a chilly recess!

Virtual and Face to Face Learner Announcements

Reminder: Town Center Yearbooks

Our 2020-2021 Town Center Yearbook is now available for purchase. The cost is $25, and they will arrive in the spring. Click here to place your order. **Please note that the yearbook cost Is NOT INCLUDED in the TCE Trail Pass.

A note from the cafeteria staff

Breakfast and lunch are FREE for ALL elementary students through the end of school  when they pick up a meal in the cafeteria (for in-person learners) or via Wednesday Bundle Meals (virtual learners only).  We are still asking that virtual learners sign up for bundle meals via the Bundle Meal Signup Form to help give us an idea of how to plan.

 

Please see the link below to view Miss Martin's newsletter:

https://www.smore.com/2ct3w

Pics From This Week 

First day eating in the cafeteria!  All smiles! 

We love getting notes from our parents!  

1B Morning Meetings are so much fun with this group!