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.
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.
