Thursday, December 7, 2023

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:









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.




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









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. 

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