Updates: Week of December 11th

Hi everyone! We can't believe that it is already time for Winter Break! The year is half way over! Below we have a few updates to share with you all. Thank you for taking the time to read our blog!

Things Happening at TCE:

Holiday Toy Drive:

 November 27-December 14

Holiday from the Heart: December 13th

The learners will be participating in Holiday from the Heart the morning of December 13th. In celebration of this time, the learners may choose to wear PJs to school. 

Holiday Parties: December 14th

We are looking forward to our upcoming Winter Party on Thursday, December 14th from 2-3pm. 

The Room Moms need at least 5 parents from each class to help setup and run the party (starting at 1:40pm). If you are available to help please reach out to your child's Room Mom. We would also appreciate it if someone would be willing to take a few photographs of all five classes during the party - if you are interested in being the 4th grade photographer, please let us know. The week leading up to the party we will be collecting new or gently used stuffed animals and books that will be donated to children in homeless shelters through Project Night Night. Please consider donating any extra stuffed animals or books you may have around your house - they will be well-loved by another child!

Early Dismissal: December 15th 

We will have early dismissal at 12:15 pm on Friday, December 15th. You can find the district Early Release Information here. 

Tutoring
There will be no tutoring the week of December 11th. 

Curriculum Tidbits:

Math:

In math, we are learning how to identify and create equivalent fractions, compare fractions with different numerators and denominators, and solve addition and subtraction problems involving fractions with the same denominator.

Science:

In science, the learners will be wrapping up their unit on soil, weathering, erosion, and deposition. The learners will be taking their end of unit assessment on Thursday December 14th.

ELAR:

In reading, we will be finishing up our study of Thank You M’am by Langston Hughes with our first Junior Great Books discussion of the year!

In writing, we will be writing about a gift we might give to someone in need.

We will not have Spelling for the week of December 11th.

Social Studies:

In social studies, learners will be reviewing for their end of unit assessment. Student will have their unit assessment on Tuesday, December 12th.


We really appreciate you taking a few minutes to read our blog post. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your son or daughter's homeroom teacher. 

Week of November 27-December 1

Hi everyone! We hope that you all had a wonderful week and were able to spend a lot of time with your families for Thanksgiving. Below we have a few updates to share with you all. Thank you for taking the time to read our blog!

Things Happening at TCE:

Holiday Toy Drive:

 November 27-December 14

Holiday Parties: December 14th

We are looking forward to our upcoming Winter Party on Thursday, December 14th from 2-3pm. 

The Room Moms need at least 5 parents from each class to help setup and run the party (starting at 1:40pm). If you are available to help please reach out to your child's Room Mom. We would also appreciate it if someone would be willing to take a few photographs of all five classes during the party - if you are interested in being the 4th grade photographer, please let us know. The week leading up to the party we will be collecting new or gently used stuffed animals and books that will be donated to children in homeless shelters through Project Night Night. Please consider donating any extra stuffed animals or books you may have around your house - they will be well-loved by another child!

Early Dismissal: December 15th 

We will have early dismissal at 12:15 pm on Friday, December 15th. You can find the district Early Release Information here. 

Curriculum Tidbits:

Math:

In math, the learners will be testing over the Personal Financial Literacy vocabulary terms. Then, we will begin our next unit, fractions. They will be learning how to identify and create equivalent fractions, compare fractions with different numerators and denominators, and solve addition and subtraction problems involving fractions with the same denominator.

Science:

In science, we will be wrapping up our first ADI. The learners will finish preparing a claim about magnets and will do a gallery walk to see every group's claim. We will also be starting our unit on Earth’s surface. The learners will be taking a pre-assessment and will be participating in stations to learn about weathering, erosion, deposition, and soil.

ELAR:

Our learners have just wrapped up their study of genres. They should now be experts on the difference between historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction - just to name a few. When we return from the break, we will be starting our first Junior Great Books story. Junior Great Books is a curriculum that promotes critical thinking and higher level questioning.

In writing, we will be finishing up our expository piece about our favorite time of the year.

Social Studies:

In social studies, learners will continue their study on European exploration. Students will understand the motives for exploration and expansion in new lands.


We really appreciate you taking a few minutes to read our blog post. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your son or daughter's homeroom teacher. 

Week of November 6th-10th

Hello TCE Families! Thank you for taking the time to read our blog. Please take a look at all the exciting and fun events happening between now and Thanksgiving Break at TCE!

Things Happening at TCE:

3rd Grade Music Program - November 7 at 8:15 am & 6:00 pm
Veteran’s Day Program- November 10 at 9:00
Spring Creek BBQ Night- November 13th
TCE Turkey Trot- November 14th (4th Grade time: 9:30-10:20)

Take a look at the awesome submissions for the TCE Pumpkin Design Challenge! Click here to see a video!

Notes from Dr. Applegate:

We have received feedback from about 25 people on our survey looking at ways support social/emotional needs of our learners at TCE. This data will help guide us in lessons for our learners which are supported by our counselor and teachers. Also, it can help guide us for specific resources, presentations or supports we could implement at PTO Meetings/ Roundtables. Please click here to complete the survey.

We would also like for you to complete a survey about your careers, hobbies, or talents. Feel free to fill out all of the answers below or just one!




Curriculum Tidbits:

In math, we are wrapping up our unit over addition and subtraction of whole numbers and decimals. We will soon begin our unit over Personal Financial Literacy. Here are some of the terms that your child will be learning: fixed expense, variable expense, profit, savings, allowance, spending, financial institution, borrowing, and lending. Real connections will help your child gain a better understanding of these terms. If you can, it would be helpful to have discussions with your child about how these vocabulary terms relate to your lives.

In science, we are wrapping up our unit over Force, Motion, and Energy. The learners will be taking a test at the end of this week over the topics we covered during the unit. Next week the learners will be participating in their first Argument Driven Inquiry (ADI) activity. We are very excited to introduce this to the learners. They will have the opportunity to design their own experiment and will use their writing skills to show what they learned from their experiment.

In writing, we will be going through the writing process to write a complete expository piece. If you get a minute, you might ask your son/daughter about his/her favorite time of the year. For their writing assignment, they will be explaining why it’s their favorite.

In Social Studies, learners will be completing reading and writing activities to help them learn about exploration and colonization in Texas. Students will also be participating in Mind Missions to deepen their understanding of the benefit of Exploration.

Week of October 23rd - 27th

Hello, TCE Families!  WOW!  It's hard to believe that we have completed the first nine weeks of school.  Report Cards went home on Friday, October 20th.  Be sure to celebrate successes with your learner and then set goals for the second nine weeks.  We are very proud of them!

What a great couple of weeks of teaching and learning we've had!  We especially enjoyed having the Dallas Zoo visit us with a lot of their really cool animals.  Be sure to ask your learner to share a fact he/she learned about each animal.  What a great experience!  There are lots of exciting things happening at TCE these next couple of weeks, as well.

Things Happening at TCE:

Storybook Pumpkin Design Challenge:

Town Center Elementary Library is hosting a Storybook Pumpkin Design Challenge for any learner who would like to enter. Be sure to click on this link to find out the details. https://www.smore.com/u6hxg

Capture a Moment of Happiness:  

What makes your family happy?  Be sure to send in a picture capturing a happy moment with your family to be displayed in our front hallway.

Red Ribbon Week - Oct. 23rd - 27th:  

Monday: My Team Needs Me to Be Drug Free!

Wear TCE spiritwear

Tuesday: The Best Me is Drug Free!

Wear an outfit that represents a healthy activity you enjoy (jersey/sport uniform, scout uniform, tae kwon do, a team you like to cheer for, etc.)

Wednesday:  Put a Cap on Drugs!

Wear any hat (ball cap, crazy hat, etc.)

Thursday: Follow your Dreams, Be Drug Free!

Wear your pajamas

Friday: We Choose to Be Drug Free!

Wear red for the Red Ribbon Run

Red Ribbon Fun Run:

This year our Jack O'Lantern Jog is changing names to our Red Ribbon Fun Run!  Please remember that we would love for you to come up and support your kiddo by running, walking our cheering them on during their specials time which is 9:30-10:20.

Shoe Drive:

Kindergarten will be hosting their annual Shoe Drive.  All shoes will be donated to the Salvation Army.  Please bring any used shoes to donate and drop them in the donation box located in A Hall.  Thank you!

Curriculum Tidbits:

Math:

In math, we are beginning our unit over addition and subtraction, including whole numbers to the millions place, and decimals.

Homework Update: We are no longer going to send home weekly homework packets, until further notice. The learners are still required to do Reflex Math 2-3 times a week. If your child has the time during the week, please encourage him/her to strive for 3 sessions. Remember, they have the weekend-Thursday to complete these weekly sessions.

Science:

In science, the learners will be exploring circuits. They will investigate the difference between series circuits and parallel circuits.

ELAR:

In reading, we will continue to learn how to use text codes and thinking tracks to respond to a text.

In writing, we will be starting our expository unit. By the end of our unit, learners will be able to answer the following questions:

How do we use expository writing to communicate ideas?

How do we use the traits of writing to effectively communicate ideas and perspectives?

Social Studies:

In Social Studies, we will be bringing our unit of Regions of Texas and Early Texans to a close. We will begin a new unit on Europeans and Settlement.

Week of October 9th - 13th

Hello, TCE Families!  Thank you so much for coming in to conference with us last week.  It was great to connect with you all and to have the opportunity to brag on all of our learners.  It was also neat to hear learners sharing their goals for the year with you all.  Thank you again for taking time out of your day to conference with us.

Things Happening at TCE:

CGA Writing Competition: The fourth graders have an opportunity to participate in this annual event. Here is a little information about the competition.
- FREE for CISD students to enter.
- Deadline of December 8, 2017.
- Categories: STORY and POETRY
- Rules are available at coppellgifted.org.
- Open for any student in grades 4-12.

Storybook Pumpkin Design Challenge:

You won't want to miss this opportunity! Town Center Elementary Library is hosting a Storybook Pumpkin Design Challenge for any learner who would like to enter. Be sure to click on this link to find out the details. https://www.smore.com/u6hxg

Capture a Moment of Happiness:  

What makes your family happy?  Be sure to send in a picture capturing a happy moment with your family to be displayed in our front hallway.

Picture Retake Day:

Get a second chance at a picture-perfect image next Wednesday, October 18th.  Simply return your original picture package and get your picture retaken. 

Learners' 4th Grade Goals:

If you have not had an opportunity to view your learner's goals for this year, be sure to have your learner access his/her presentation via his/her Google account.  Remember, a goal without a plan is just a wish!

Curriculum Tidbits:

Math:

In math, the learners will continue exploring place value of decimals, along with how they relate to money and fractions. The learners will also practice comparing and ordering, decimals through the hundredths place.

Science:

In science, we will be continuing our Force, Motion, and Energy unit. The learners will be doing various hands on investigations to learn about circuits.

ELAR:

In reading, we will begin to learn about using thinking tracks to show our thinking as we read. Specifically, we will focus on using text codes and making notes in the margins.

Social Studies:

In Social Studies, learners will continue to study different Native Americans and how they adapted to their environment.

Fall Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held next Friday, October 6th, during school hours. The learners will not have school on this day, but are invited to join you during your individual conference time. 

To sign up for a conference time, click on the link with your child's homeroom class and teacher. 

4A & 4B Conferences with Miss Peccarelli and Miss Seifert

4C Conferences with Miss Natherson

4D Conferences with Miss Taylor

4E Conferences with Mrs. Bass

If you have any questions, please contact your learner's homeroom teacher. 

Week of September 25th-29th

Hello TCE families! We had a busy week last week that ended with a fabulous Special Friends' Day and Fall Family Picnic! Thank you to everyone who took time out of your busy schedules to join us. Also, thank you to the wonderful Room Moms that helped organize and set up for Special Friends' Day!

Things Happening at TCE:

CGA Writing Competition: The fourth graders have an opportunity to participate in this annual event. Here is a little information about the competition. 

- FREE for CISD students to enter.

- Open for any student in grades 4-12.

- Deadline of December 8, 2017.
- Categories: STORY and POETRY
- Rules are available at coppellgifted.org.

Parent Teacher Conferences:  This week, homeroom teachers will be sending out a link for you all to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences. Most of our conferences will be taking place on Friday, October 6th. The learners will not have school on this day, but will be invited to join us during their individual conference time. 

Curriculum Tidbits:

Learners have started receiving graded assignments in most subject areas. We ask our learners to put their graded assignments in their green Take Home Folder once they receive them. Hopefully, your child has taken these home and shared them with you.

Math:

We are finishing up our Place Value of Whole Numbers unit with a Place Value Project that incorporates all the components we have been learning about in math. The learners will take a post assessment over the unit this week. Then, we will take our knowledge of Place Value a bit further by learning about decimals, including the tenths and hundredths place.

Science:

In science, we will begin learning about Force, Motion, and Energy. The learners will begin the week learning about a scientist that works in the Force, Motion, and Energy field. They will then start investigation different types of energy using online investigations and hands on investigations.

ELAR:

In reading, we will continue to practice strategies for monitoring and adjusting comprehension when we read. We will also begin to set expectations for reading conferences.

In writing, we will continue to explore the Six Traits of Writing.

Social Studies:

In social studies, we will continue our study on the different regions in Texas. The learners will also begin their study on Native Americans.


Thank you so much for taking the time to read our blog post. If you have any questions, please feel free to email your child's homeroom teacher!

Updates: Week of September 11

Updates: Week of September 11

Thank you for taking the time to read our blog! We will update this blog every couple weeks with some important information, as well as what we are learning in the classroom. 

If you were unable to attend Curriculum Night, please see the previous blog post. Here is the link to the presentation that was shared that evening.

Things Happening at TCE:

• Tonal Texans: Mr. Miller will have auditions for the 4th Graders interested in Tonal Texans this Tuesday, September 12th, before school. Last week, your learner was given a handout with information about the Tonal Texans. Here is the link to a copy of the handout. Please contact Mr. Miller (pmiller@coppellisd.com) if you any questions.

• Book Fair: "Share your talents and join us in creating memories for our learners! Our TCE Book Fair is right around the corner and we're looking for volunteers to help make it a huge success. Please sign up at: tinyurl.com/TCEBF17"

The learners will be attending a "Book Fair Preview" later this week, and will have the opportunity to purchase items from the TCE Book Fair during the week of September 18th-22nd.

• Texan Town Popcorn Subscription: The learners have the option to purchase popcorn on Fridays during Texan Town, which will begin this week. They can pay $3.50 for a popcorn subscription for the entire fall session, or they can bring $0.50 for a single purchase.

• Special Friends Day: Special Friends Day at TCE is right around the corner! On Friday, September 22nd from 12:30-1:30 learners may invite special friends (such as family members or close family friends) to visit during this time. During their visit, the learners' special friends will have the chance to visit our classroom, the book fair, and other areas of our school. Please let us know if you have any questions!

• Fall Family Picnic: TCE's Annual Fall Family Picnic will be Friday, September 22nd at 5:30 PM at the Town Center pavilion right next to our school. This is a fun event for the whole family, and we hope to see you there!

Curriculum Tidbits:

Math: 

The 4th graders have been learning about place value of whole numbers to the billions place by engaging in a variety learning experiences. The learners will understand that patterns in our place value system inform how numbers are formed, written, and expressed, and that rounding gives us an approximate number that is useful for estimating and solving problems.

Science:

In Science, we will be exploring matter. The learners will learn how to measure mass, weight, and volume. They will also be learning the differences between solutions and mixtures.

ELAR:

In reading, we will continue to discuss and learn about what real reading looks like, sounds like, and feels like. We will practice strategies to be metacognitive while we read.
Here is the link to the reading requirement presentation. You can also find this presentation on Miss Peccarelli's and Miss Natherson's websites. Please let us know if you have any questions.

In writing, we will continue to practice building our writing stamina with a variety of brainstorming strategies. We will also begin to explore the Six Traits of Writing.

Social Studies:

In SS, we will continue our study on the different regions of Texas. In addition, we will be participating in Celebrate Freedom Week this week with different activities.

4th Grade Curriculum Night

4th Grade Curriculum Night

Thank you to everyone that was able to join us at Curriculum Night. If you were unable to join us, no worries! 

Here is the link to the presentation that we shared that evening. 

Please feel free to reach out to your child's homeroom teacher if you have any questions. We are always happy to help!

Updates - August 27th

We had a really outstanding first week of school! We have loved getting to know our new fourth graders, and we are looking forward to a really fantastic year. 

Important Reminders & Updates

Family Pictures
As a reminder, we would like for each fourth grader to share a picture of his/her family. You may send in a printed picture or you may email a copy of a picture to your child's teacher. 

Google Calendar
You may have noticed that we have a Google Calendar embedded at the top of this blog. We will keep this calendar updated with important dates throughout the year, so please be sure to check it whenever you visit our blog. 

Upcoming Events 

Curriculum Night

Town Center Curriculum Night will be this Thursday, August 31st from 6:30-7:30 in the TCE Library. During Curriculum Night, we will share a short presentation that will cover important curriculum details and procedures for the year. We would love it if you could be there! We will also share our presentations on this blog next week, so if you are unable to make it to Curriculum Night, we will still be able to share the information with you. 

What's Happening in Fourth Grade
This week, we will continue to set up procedures for the classroom, including workshop, mini-lessons, and independent work time. 

If you are interested in seeing pictures and updates from inside our classrooms, please take a minute to visit our Twitter Accounts. You may also search the hashtag #tce4th on Twitter to see posts from all five of us. 

What's Happening at TCE

Safety Reminders
Our principal, Dr. Applegate, sent an email with some important safety reminders for TCE, which we are including here as well. 

As we start each school year, I ask that you please review the safety items below. Safety is a high priority for our campus and we appreciate you all doing your part to help ensure our whole school community is looking out for one another each day.   

• Please make sure that you always are using the crosswalks in the front and back loops when walking your child across our driveways into school.  There is a teacher stationed at the crosswalks with a stop sign from 7:20am-7:35am and 3:05p-3:15p.
• Also, please avoid parking anywhere that might block another vehicle in (such as along a curb in the front parking lot) and only use the front and back loops for dropping off. (single lane drop off only, not double lane)  
• If you are dropping your child off in the parking lot, you must park your car in a space and walk them to the crosswalk.  Then we will help to cross them.  If you are late and our crossing guards are no longer there, you must park, get out of your car and walk your child across.  

• Please do not stop your vehicle in the traffic loops to get out of your car as this can become a danger to other cars as well as create a block in our flow of traffic. Our front loop is designated for Kinder-2nd grade and our back, cafeteria loop is for 3rd-5th grade pick up and drop off.

School Supplies & Grade Level T-Shirts

• If you would like to order a grade level t-shirt for your son or daughter, you may order them online at https://towncenterpto.membershiptoolkit.com/. You will need to register for PTO before you will be able to order a shirt. 
• If you still need to order school supplies, you may also order from the same link (above). 
• If your son or daughter already has supplies, but still needs an agenda, earbuds, or a recorder, they may buy those from the front office. 

We really appreciate you taking a few minutes to read our blog post. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your son or daughter's homeroom teacher. Our emails are below: 

• mpeccarelli@coppellisd.com
• kseifert@coppellisd.com
• mnatherson@coppellisd.com
• jltaylor@coppellisd.com
• hbass@coppellisd.com 

Meet Mrs. Bass

My name is Heather Bass, and I am thrilled and very excited to be teaching 4th grade this year at Town Center. This is my 20th year of teaching, and I have experience in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th. It’s certainly great to be a Town Center Texan!

I graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Elementary Education. I then earned a Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education from USC in May of 1998. In 2002, I became a Nationally Board Certified teacher. Getting the shock of a lifetime in a very humbling way, I was the recipient of the National Milken Educators Award in October of 2008. I achieved National Board Re-Certification 2012. In addition, I am Gifted and Talented endorsed and recently added a supplemental teaching certificate in ESL.

I am married, and my husband and I have three wonderful children – Grace, 14 years old, Trey, 12 years old, and Laney, 8 years old. In my spare time, I enjoy shopping, reading and spending time with family and friends. This summer, we relocated to Coppell from Charleston, South Carolina. I am looking forward to an excellent year of teaching and learning. GO TEXANS!

Meet Miss Taylor

My name is Jenna Taylor and I am so excited to be teaching at TCE for my fourth year!

I grew up in Garland, TX in a blended family. I am lucky enough to have the support of three wonderful parents: my mother, father, and stepfather. I also have three brothers and one sister (a younger “half” brother, an older brother, an older stepbrother, and an older stepsister).

During my first two years of college I moved to east Texas where I had the amazing opportunity to attend Kilgore College as a Rangerette. I then packed my bags and moved west where I attended Texas Tech University. In May 2014, I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Education and began teaching in Coppell ISD that fall.

When I’m not working, I love practicing yoga at CorePower Yoga in Dallas (I have been certified to teach yoga for two years now, but still haven’t!) cooking, reading, catching up on my TV shows, and spending time with friends and my yellow Labrador puppy, Hallie!

Meet Miss Natherson

This will be my tenth year to teach, and I feel so lucky to get to be a part of the TCE Community. I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'Em!) with a degree in Education in 2008, and I've been at TCE ever since. I am passionate about education, and I love my job. I believe that all children can learn and succeed in a positive and welcoming environment. I want my classroom to be a place where learners feel safe to express their opinions, ask questions, and reach for their dreams.

When I'm not teaching, I love to spend time with my family and friends. Some of my favorite hobbies include: painting, reading, exercising, hiking, learning to use my fancy camera, traveling, trying to teach myself calligraphy, and listening to live music. I also enjoy volunteering when I can. I am currently involved with The Bridge Homeless Shelter and am an advocate for Dallas CASA. I get a lot of joy from giving back, and I believe in the power of service. I also love spending time outside, and I especially love the rain. I collect quotes, and have been doing so for years. Send some my way if you have any favorites!

I grew up right here in Coppell, and I am thankful to still be a part of the community. I have a large and blended family, and they are a big part of my life!

The pictures above are from this summer when I went to Europe for the first time! 

Thank you so much for taking the time to learn a bit about me. I am so excited to learn all about you and your family!

Meet Miss Seifert

Hi! My name is Kate Seifert and this is my fifth year of teaching and my fourth year to be teaching at Town Center. I am so excited to get to share in your learner’s 4th grade year!

I grew up in Coppell, Texas with my wonderful parents. I graduated from Coppell High School in 2008. In high school, I was a part of the show choir, Vivace! After high school I attended the University of Arkansas (GO HOGS!), where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Education in 2012 and my Master of Arts in Teaching in 2013. I still try to make it back to Fayetteville at least once a year for a Razorback football game!

In my spare time I love spending time with my friends and family, watching movies, spending time outside walking or riding my bike, and listening to great music!

I am so excited to share this year with your family!

Meet Miss Peccarelli!

Hi! My name is Morgan Peccarelli and this is my fourth year to be teaching at Town Center! I have previously taught first, fourth and fifth grade!

I grew up in Coppell, Texas and graduated from The University of Oklahoma where I studied Elementary Education. I have recently decided to continue my education at SFA where I am pursuing a master's degree in educational leadership.

When I am not at work or studying, I enjoying spending time with my sister and parents. My sister recently graduated with her Doctoral degree in cell and molecular biology and lives in Arizona. I have loved visiting her and her new puppy!

Week of May 22-26

Hello TCE Families! This will be our last 4th grade blog post of the year. It's been another great week in C-Hall, and we are looking forward to ending the school year off right next week!

In Math this week, we have been completing an assortment of math activities that have reviewed our content from this school year, such as a Decimal Challenge and our Math Adventure Stories. Some students even had the chance to figure out math problems pertaining to the length of the school year!

In Language Arts and reading, we have been working on a research based project based on your learner's passion. They are writing open-ended questions, gathering data and creating charts, and researching information from databases. The learners are also creating advertisements using persuasive techniques. We will be finishing up by presenting our research projects.

In Social Studies, we are learning about the hardships of Texas after the Civil War. We will be finishing up with the cattle drive and railroad industry.

In Science this week, learners have been wrapping up their TCE Garden Design Challenge. Please see some examples below of the great work our learners have been doing!

Nathan's Garden Design Challenge

Anne's Garden Design Challenge

What's Happening in 4th Grade?

Don't forget that learners will not have school on Monday, May 29th for Memorial Day. Enjoy your long weekend!

On Wednesday, May 31st, we will be having a board game day. Your learner may bring a board game from home to share at school if they would like. Please have them bring games that are not using technology and can be played by 2 players or more. Thank you!

Thursday, June 1st will be an early release day. The dismissal bell will ring at 12:50. Please be sure that your learner has a way home at that time. Thanks!

Week of May 8th-12th

We are wrapping up this school year with a bang! It's been another great week down C-Hall! See below for updates.


In Math this week, we have been completing Schoology review courses over fractions and decimals.

In Language Arts and Reading this week, we are learning about media literacy and how to form an open-ended research question.

In Social Studies this week, we are learning about the rise of the Lone Star State.

In Science this week, learners have started their designs on the TCE Garden Design Challenge. Learners are enjoying getting to be creative and coming up with layouts for our school garden.

What's Happening in 4th Grade?

Recorder Concert

Please remember our fourth graders have their recorder concert this Tuesday, May 16th, 2017.

Field Day Forms

Field Day is May 19th. Please fill out and return the permission slip for the Field Day swimming and park activities as well as the $8 fee unless you have already purchased a Trail Pass. Check with your homeroom teacher if you are not sure if you have purchased one. Thank you!

Field Trip to the Dallas Zoo

Please have your child return their permission slip as soon as possible! Also, if you are a chaperone and have not turned in your $6, please do so as soon as possible! 

Spring Conferences

You should have received a purple handout from your child's homeroom teacher about Spring Conferences. We are offering email, phone, or face to face conferences. Please return the bottom half of the slip to your child's homeroom teacher. If you would a face to face conference you can sign up here:
4A/4B: tinyurl.com/4a4bconferences
4C/4D/4E: tinyurl.com/tceconferences2017

What's Happening at TCE?

2017-2018 TCE Registration

Please return the yellow registration form as soon as possible, even if your child will not be attending TCE next year. This is very important for enrollment purposes!


1st Grade Chicks Have Hatched!

Fourth grade had the chance to visit the 1st graders' chicks which hatched this week. See some of the fun below!

We look forward to the next fun-filled three weeks of school! Have a great weekend!