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.
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".
- 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
- 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!
Reminder: Town Center Yearbooks
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| This precious learner has so much joy to share! What a cutie! |
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| So much fun with these cuties during our morning meeting! What a great way to start the day! |
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| Math small group with these amazing learners and their special friends! |
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| Starting our day with our pledges! |
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| Handwriting fun!! |
