April 16th-20th

It has been a great week in 5th grade! We are so excited about our trip to Sky Ranch next week. Please see below for the list of items to bring. 

In math, we started research for some real world experiences. The first one is hosting your own party. We have asked the classes to determine the amount of food they would need to purchase if they hosted a party for their friends. We also started a dream vacation project.

In language arts, we introduced our mentor sentence from the book, "The Day the Crayons Came Home." Learners noticed, labeled, revised, and imitated the mentor sentence. Inspired by the book, we began our project writing letters to first grade from the perspective of a crayon. Learners explored and practiced including voice and detail into their writing. 

In science, we are diving deep into our life science unit. We started the week classifying and discussing the characteristics of living and non-living things. Then, we started talking about food chains and food webs. 

In social studies, we deepened our understanding of the Westward Expansion and its importance in the context of US History.

6th Grade T-Shirts

Friendly reminder that the deadline to order your child's incoming 6th grade t-shirt is this Sunday. Shirts are on sale in the CMSN PTO store and $10. You can order through this link:https://cmsnpto.revtrak.net/6th-Grade-T-Shirts

Sky Ranch
Our Sky Ranch field trip is almost here! Please start having discussions with your child about what they need to pack! Remember that the weather can change from cool to warm, so pack accordingly. Please click on the link to check the list we recommend for learners to pack!

Pictures for Graduation Slideshow

Please utilize the following google drive link to contribute photos for purpose of the 5th grade slide show at graduation.  The Graduation Committee would love to include all students but need your assistance to do so.

Photos for 5th Grade will be accepted until Friday, May 4th (to allow for Sky Ranch photos).  

Please be mindful that photos will not be accepted after the dates listed as it will alter music, timing etc within the slideshow.  

Biodiversity Center

The 5th Grade will be taking a field trip to the Biodiversity Center on May 21st. We are looking for a few chaperones from each class to come with us. Please email your homeroom teacher if you are interested.

April 9th-13th

We had a successful week of STAAR testing! Thank you for your continued support, and we hope that the kids are having a great three day weekend!

What's Happening at TCE?

Author Visit
We have author Shelly Brown coming to visit us on Thursday, April 19th. We will be raffling off some of her books, but if you would like to purchase your own copy, Mrs. Berumen suggests getting the book off of Amazon for her to sign! Click here to purchase. 

Talent Show

ALL forms will be due on April 20th, and auditions will be held after school on May 1st. If your child is participating in a group performance, EVERY member needs to turn in an audition sheet. 

Sky Ranch

Our Sky Ranch field trip is almost here! Please start having discussions with your child about what they need to pack! Remember that the weather can change from cool to warm, so pack accordingly. Please click on the link to check the list we recommend for learners to pack!

Pictures for Graduation Slideshow

Please utilize the following google drive link to contribute photos for purpose of the 5th grade slide show at graduation.  The Graduation Committee would love to include all students but need your assistance to do so.    

Picture link 

Due to the quantity of kids, group photos of 2 or more students at TCE school events from Kinder through 5th grade are requested.  If you do not have any of your student, please notify his or her teacher.

Photos for Kinder through 4th grade will be accepted until Friday, April 20th.  

Photos for 5th Grade will be accepted until Friday, May 4th (to allow for Sky Ranch photos).  

Please be mindful that photos will not be accepted after the dates listed as it will alter music, timing etc within the slideshow.  

Biodiversity Center

The 5th Grade will be taking a field trip to the Biodiversity Center on May 21st. We are looking for a few chaperones from each class to come with us. Please email your homeroom teacher if you are interested.

April 2nd-6th

What's Happening at TCE?

STAAR Testing 

-STAAR Math and Reading will be on Tuesday, April 10th and Wednesday April 11th. 

-It is essential that your learner gets plenty of rest, eats a healthy breakfast, and arrives to school on time on these days. 

-Learners will be provided snacks and a water bottle, so they do not need additional snacks. 

-We will not be able to have any visitors in the building this week. This also means no visitors at lunch. 

-During the test, we will need to take up all cell phones and smart watches. Learners will get their cell phones back at the end of the day. Teachers will also not have access to our phones or computers, so please call the office if there is an urgent message. 

-Due to testing, there will be no homework this week. 

There will be no school on Friday, April 13th for learners.

Talent Show

ALL forms will be due on April 20th, and auditions will be held after school on May 1st. If your child is participating in a group performance, EVERY member needs to turn in an audition sheet. 

Sky Ranch

Our Sky Ranch field trip is almost here! Please start having discussions with your child about what they need to pack! Remember that the weather can change from cool to warm, so pack accordingly. 

Pictures for Graduation Slideshow

Please utilize the following google drive link to contribute photos for purpose of the 5th grade slide show at graduation.  The Graduation Committee would love to include all students but need your assistance to do so.    

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0Bwme4hOjIFIOX3VMRjRXWndQWGM 

Due to the quantity of kids, group photos of 2 or more students at TCE school events from Kinder through 5th grade are requested.  If you do not have any of your student, please notify his or her teacher.

Photos for Kinder through 4th grade will be accepted until Friday, April 20th.  

Photos for 5th Grade will be accepted until Friday, May 4th (to allow for Sky Ranch photos).  

Please be mindful that photos will not be accepted after the dates listed as it will alter music, timing etc within the slideshow.  

Biodiversity Center

The 5th Grade will be taking a field trip to the Biodiversity Center on May 21st. We are looking for a few chaperones from each class to come with us. Please email your homeroom teacher if you are interested.

Run to Fund

The Coppell Education Foundation invites you to our Annual RUN TO FUND on Saturday, May 5, 2018. This community-based 5K Timed Race and 1-Mile Fun Run will start and finish at a NEW LOCATION - Andy Brown Park East, located at 260 E. Parkway Blvd in Coppell.

Proceeds raised from the RUN TO FUND and other Coppell Education Foundation events allow us to award transformative teaching grants and bring innovative learning opportunities to all students in CISD. Additionally, $2 from every Run to Fund race entry will be contributed to a CISD school Physical Education Department of your choice. 

What's Happening in the Classroom?

In math, learners have been continuing to review the concepts from throughout the year by using Quizlet, Kahoots, and many other tools. Ask your learner to show you some of the review games they have been using!

In reading, we continued to review important reading concepts. We also participated in an escape room! Learners may work on iStation assignments over the weekend to help them prepare. 

In social studies, we are starting to wrap up our unit over America's Westward Expansion. 

In science, we continued our investigation of the Earth, moon, and sun by exploring rotations and revolutions. We will continue to learn about the moon causes low and high tides.