December 15

 

Your learner came home with a letter earlier this year that explains Sky Ranch Camp and Payments. You can view the letter here. Our Sky Ranch trip will be May 8th-10th. There will be a parent meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM for all camp information. If you would like to pay online, you may visit this link. Please contact your homeroom teacher or Mrs. Heingartner, the assistant principal, if you would like to discuss payment plans. 

1st Payment ($50) - Friday, October 27, 2023 

2nd Payment ($50) - Friday, November 17, 2023

3rd Payment ($50) - Friday, February 23, 2024

4th Payment ($50) - Friday, March 29, 2024

Free & Reduced Lunch Application 

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This week in writing, we finalized and submitted our poetry anthologies. In reading, we continued learning about the different kinds of figurative language. 

 

In Social Studies, learners completed an project of choice demonstrating mastery of the three branches of government and checks and balances. 

This week in math we continued learning about multiplying fractions. Learners took an assessment to show their understanding of the different strategies. When we return in January, we will start focusing on dividing fractions.

In science, we continued learning about sedimentary rocks. Learners described how sedimentary rocks are formed in a written response. When we return in January, students will learn about fossil fuels and renewable resources. 

IMPORTANT DATES

January 3 - Second Semester Begins

January 15- MLK Holiday (No School)

January 18 - Sky Ranch Parent Meeting at 5:30 p.m.

A Note From the Fifth Grade Teachers

iPads

TCE 5th graders should come to school each day with their iPad and charger. Please ensure your child charges his/her iPad each evening. Your child should also check periodically to ensure his/her iPad's software is up to date (settings --> general --> software update). 

Water Bottles

Please help ensure that your child brings a water bottle to school each day. While learners are able to purchase a water bottle from the cafeteria, that is not an every day solution. We have multiple water bottle filling stations on campus, so learners can easily refill their bottles.

Snack

We will have a short snack time each day while we continue to work. 5th graders do not each lunch until 1:00 PM each day, so it's important that they have a healthy and nutritious snack each day to fuel their bodies. We also ask that the snack they bring is completely free of peanuts/tree nuts. This will help provide a safe environment for all learners. Thank you for your help!

Car Tags

Please do your best to keep your car tag visible when/if you come through the carline to pick up your 5th grader. It helps us get the learners into their cars quickly and efficiently. This is especially helpful when it's raining, extremely hot, or extremely cold. 

December 8, 2023

  

We are in need of parent volunteers to assist with the 5th grade Winter Party. If you would like to volunteer to help out, please use the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CA5AF22A4F49-46530592-winter#/

Lions Club Holiday Baskets 

Each year the Lions Club of Coppell provides holiday baskets and toys to families in the Coppell ISD attendance area. Last year the Lion's Club provided a special Christmas for over 130 families and hundreds of children who might otherwise have gone without. 
The food baskets and toys are delivered by members of the Lions Club, and the identity of the recipients are kept confidential.  If your family would benefit from a holiday basket and toys from the Lions Club, please complete the form at the link below and return it to TCE's counselor, Kelly Matlock, by Friday, December 8th.  Email kmatlock@coppellisd.com if you would like a paper copy sent home.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JAYZHu4A58744CNCSkwgfbh3zIVqBaGE/view?usp=drive_link

Your learner came home with a letter earlier this year that explains Sky Ranch Camp and Payments. You can view the letter here. Our Sky Ranch trip will be May 8th-10th. There will be a parent meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM for all camp information. If you would like to pay online, you may visit this link. Please contact your homeroom teacher or Mrs. Heingartner, the assistant principal, if you would like to discuss payment plans. 

1st Payment ($50) - Friday, October 27, 2023 

2nd Payment ($50) - Friday, November 17, 2023

3rd Payment ($50) - Friday, February 23, 2024

4th Payment ($50) - Friday, March 29, 2024

Free & Reduced Lunch Application 

Check Your Lunch Application Status

Create Your Child's Online Lunch Account

This week in reading, we have been learning about types of figurative language. In writing, learners have been creating poetry anthologies which include a variety of types of poetry. 

In Social Studies, we have been reviewing the three branches of government and demonstrated what they have learned by taking a Government Test.

This week in math, learners worked on their multiplying fractions skills. They multiplied whole numbers by fractions and fractions by whole numbers while working through their stations and their unit Guide. Next week we will wrap up multiplying fractions and do some spiral review activities before tackling dividing fractions in the new year. 

In science this week the learners went over the weathering, erosion and deposition process and how it connects to sedimentary rocks. They learned a little chant to help them remember these steps (ask them to perform it for you!) Next week we will circle back to our Global Goals and some winter and science related activities to round out this final week of 2023.

IMPORTANT DATES

December 14th - Winter Party at 2:00 p.m.

December 15th - Early Dismissal 12:30pm (No Family Lunch)

January 3 - Second Semester Begins

January 18 - Sky Ranch Parent Meeting at 5:30 p.m.

A Note From the Fifth Grade Teachers

iPads

TCE 5th graders should come to school each day with their iPad and charger. Please ensure your child charges his/her iPad each evening. Your child should also check periodically to ensure his/her iPad's software is up to date (settings --> general --> software update). 

Water Bottles

Please help ensure that your child brings a water bottle to school each day. While learners are able to purchase a water bottle from the cafeteria, that is not an every day solution. We have multiple water bottle filling stations on campus, so learners can easily refill their bottles.

Snack

We will have a short snack time each day while we continue to work. 5th graders do not each lunch until 1:00 PM each day, so it's important that they have a healthy and nutritious snack each day to fuel their bodies. We also ask that the snack they bring is completely free of peanuts/tree nuts. This will help provide a safe environment for all learners. Thank you for your help!

Car Tags

Please do your best to keep your car tag visible when/if you come through the carline to pick up your 5th grader. It helps us get the learners into their cars quickly and efficiently. This is especially helpful when it's raining, extremely hot, or extremely cold. 

December 1, 2023

  

On December 6th, we have the 5th Grade Music Program. Ms. Jacobsen, our music teacher, has asked students to wear a white shirt with jeans. She told learners they may wear a holiday scarf or hat if they would like, but it is not a requirement. The Music Program will be from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Each year the Lions Club of Coppell provides holiday baskets and toys to families in the Coppell ISD attendance area. Last year the Lion's Club provided a special Christmas for over 130 families and hundreds of children who might otherwise have gone without. 

The food baskets and toys are delivered by members of the Lions Club, and the identity of the recipients are kept confidential.  If your family would benefit from a holiday basket and toys from the Lions Club, please complete the form at the link below and return it to TCE's counselor, Kelly Matlock, by Friday, December 8th.  Email kmatlock@coppellisd.com if you would like a paper copy sent home.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JAYZHu4A58744CNCSkwgfbh3zIVqBaGE/view?usp=drive_link

Your learner came home with a letter earlier this year that explains Sky Ranch Camp and Payments. You can view the letter here. Our Sky Ranch trip will be May 8th-10th. There will be a parent meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM for all camp information. If you would like to pay online, you may visit this link. Please contact your homeroom teacher or Mrs. Heingartner, the assistant principal, if you would like to discuss payment plans. 

1st Payment ($50) - Friday, October 27, 2023 

2nd Payment ($50) - Friday, November 17, 2023

3rd Payment ($50) - Friday, February 23, 2024

4th Payment ($50) - Friday, March 29, 2024

Free & Reduced Lunch Application 

Check Your Lunch Application Status

Create Your Child's Online Lunch Account

This week we finished our Reading & Writing Units on Informational Texts. We will start our Poetry Units next week. In writing, students will create poetry anthologies which will include a variety of types of poetry. In reading, we will explore the different types of figurative language. We'll also read and analyze poetry.

In Social Studies, we have been learning about the three branches of government. Next week learners will review what they've learned about the government before taking a Government Test. 

This week, we continued focusing on different strategies to add and subtract fractions. We also started learning about multiplying fractions. 

This week, we started our Unit 3 on Earth's changing surface. Learners learned about the properties of soil and completed different soil observations. Next week, we will focus on learning about sedimentary rocks. 

IMPORTANT DATES

.December 5th - 5th Grade Music Program 6:00-6:30

December 6th - School Spelling Bee 

December 7th- Reindeer Run at 8:20 a.m.

December 8th - Early Dismissal (No Family Lunch)

December 14th - Winter Party at 2:00 p.m.

December 15th - Early Dismissal (No Family Lunch)

A Note From the Fifth Grade Teachers

iPads

TCE 5th graders should come to school each day with their iPad and charger. Please ensure your child charges his/her iPad each evening. Your child should also check periodically to ensure his/her iPad's software is up to date (settings --> general --> software update). 

Water Bottles

Please help ensure that your child brings a water bottle to school each day. While learners are able to purchase a water bottle from the cafeteria, that is not an every day solution. We have multiple water bottle filling stations on campus, so learners can easily refill their bottles.

Snack

We will have a short snack time each day while we continue to work. 5th graders do not each lunch until 1:00 PM each day, so it's important that they have a healthy and nutritious snack each day to fuel their bodies. We also ask that the snack they bring is completely free of peanuts/tree nuts. This will help provide a safe environment for all learners. Thank you for your help!

Car Tags

Please do your best to keep your car tag visible when/if you come through the carline to pick up your 5th grader. It helps us get the learners into their cars quickly and efficiently. This is especially helpful when it's raining, extremely hot, or extremely cold.