TCE First Grade 2020-2021: February 2021

Friday, February 26, 2021

March 1st - 5th

Calendar

March 2nd - No zooms with Mrs. Sork and Ms. Burks - The teachers will have a planning day.
March 3rd - Picture Day
March 4th - No zooms with Mrs. McCullough and Mrs. Vincenzo. The teachers will have a planning day.
March 8th - Book in the bag pick up
March 8th - Ms. Burks' birthday
March 9th - 9:30 am Dentist presentation - We will provide the zoom link closer to the date.
March 12th - Early Release
March 15th - 19th - Spring Break - No School
March 26th - Report cards e-mailed to parents

Look at what we will be learning next week:

Math: We will review and assess numbers up to 120. We will also work on generating and solving word problems.

Science: We will be learning about the differences of day and night.

Language Arts:

Reading: Next week we will focus on self-monitoring and correcting our reading mistakes.

Writing: Next week we will start a new writing unit on Persuasive Writing.

Social Studies: : The learners will identify ways people exchange goods and services.

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 - Enjoy some extra time reading on Bookflix, Epic, Learning A-Z, Book in a Bag, or check out some books from the TCE library. Our librarian hands out library books on Wednesdays.

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

Social Studies: We have started our unit on Economics in social studies. This is a great time for discussions with your children about earning money, spending money, and the differences between needs and wants.

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/3e99db6ca13c438a8b891ceb1029898

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

I adore these sweet little ANGELS!!!

I missed their cute smiles each morning last week!!!

I am so proud of 1B!
#Futureworldchangers #werockedthemorningannouncements

We love the warm winter weather!

I love the concentration!

1A is happy to be back together after a
crazy week at home!

Friday, February 12, 2021

Feb. 15th - 19th

Calendar

February 15th - Bad Weather Day (Student and Staff Holiday)
February 16th - 9:45AM - To Be Determined due to weather. We will keep you posted. We will have a Guest Speaker from Coppell Dentistry for Kids. The zoom link can be found in the calendar section in your child's schoology folder. Mrs. Burks and Mrs. McCullough will be on the zoom link with the children.
February 22nd - Book in a Bag Exchange for virtual learners by front door. 8:00 - 12:00

Look at what we will be learning next week:

Math: We will review comparing numbers up to 120. We will also compose and decompose numbers up to 120.

Science: This week we will be learning about teeth and how to care for them. We are so lucky to get to Zoom with a dentist on Tuesday at 12:45! We can't wait!

Language Arts:

Reading: We will practice retelling a book that we have read.

Writing: On Tuesday, we will work on writing a past tense writing piece. From Wednesday - Friday we will continue our fictional writing.

Social Studies: The learners will describe ways that families meet basic human needs, and identify wants vs. needs.

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 - Enjoy some extra reading with Tumblebooks (accessed through Mackinvia), Epic, and Learning A-Z.

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/3e99db6ca13c438a8b891ceb1029898

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

Please update your child's iPad.

iOS 14.4 Update: Last week, Apple released a critical iPadOS and iOS update (14.4) to patch an actively used exploit that is being used to compromise iPadOS and iOS devices. This exploit has the potential to compromise the operating system of the device just by visiting a malicious website. If a device is compromised, the operating system will have to be restored potentially losing data if the device is not properly backed up. This update needs to be installed on your CISD device as soon as possible.

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

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

These learners are working hard!

Having fun with new Zoom filters!!

Exploring with zoom filters at the end of class.

All smiles! So proud of you!

Love is in the air with our writing!!!!! Wahoo!!!

Look at this cutie choosing to read during indoor recess!!!

1C LOVES being silly at the end of Morning Meeting Zooms

and playing with our new filters!!!! This makes my heart happy!!!

I love spending time with these mathematicians and future world changers! Love them!

Being silly at the end of our zoom time! :)

Spreading kindness wherever she goes! What a sweetie!

Friday, February 5, 2021

February 8th - 12th

Calendar

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. Mrs. Burks and Mrs. McCullough will be on the zoom link with the children.
Feb. 16th - Science Zoom and small math groups are cancelled. We will explain in our morning meeting.
Feb. 18th - All Literacy Zooms are cancelled. We will explain in our morning meeting.
February 22nd - Book in a Bag Exchange for virtual learners by front door. 8:00 - 12:00

Look at what we will be learning next week:

Math: We will continue to discuss 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: Seasons will be our next focus in Science. Learners will be able to explain what causes the seasons and the characteristics of each.

Language Arts:

Reading: We will practice having conversations about non-fiction text.

Writing: We will practice our storytelling strategies when we write.

Phonics/Grammar: Next week we will talk about adding suffixes to root words.

We will learn about /ly/ and /ful/

Social Studies: The learners will describe how technology has affected the ways families live today.

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/3e99db6ca13c438a8b891ceb1029898

Important Message from our school nurse:
Parents of all Kinder, First, Third, and Fifth Remote Learners,

Compliance with Texas Health and Safety code requirements: vision, hearing, and spinal screenings will be provided to all in-person and virtual students.

Schools will follow state guidelines for all students, both in person and online, to obtain vision, hearing, and spinal screenings.

(Spinal screening is for 5th grade girls only.)

In lieu of the screening(s) provided by the school:

1. Parents or guardians may provide screening record signed by a licensed professional-current record from March 2020 forward

2. Parents or guardians may provide a signed statement that the vision, hearing, or spinal screening conflicts with the tenets and practices of a church or religious denomination

3. Parents or guardians may choose to not have their child participate in school vision, hearing, and/or spinal screenings due to personal/COVID related reasons for the 20-21 school year. Parents must provide a written letter stating that they are declining the screenings for their child.

Letters can be sent to Nurse Crenshaw, kcrenshaw@coppellisd.com

Screening Dates (all are 9am-11 and 1pm-2pm)

· 5th grade -February 8th

· 3rd grade- February 9th

· 1st grade- February 10th

· Kinder-February 11th

Screenings will be first come, first serve on the date and time specified above for your grade level (siblings can come at the same time). When you arrive at the school, please wait outside in your car. I will bring one student in at a time and clean thoroughly between students. Parents will remain outside. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thank you,

Nurse Crenshaw

214-496-7816 kcrenshaw@coppellisd.com

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