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.