TCE First Grade 2021-2022: May 16

Calendar Events:

May 23rd - Field Day - Please see information below regarding Field Day

May 27th - Last Day of School - Early Release (12:30)

June 13th - Last day to order next year school supplies. See information below.

Look at what we will be learning next week:

Math - We will be reviewing math skills from the year and extending these skills to meet 2nd grade math skills. I am so proud of everyone. My first grade friends impress me every day with their math connections! Way to go First Grade!

Language Arts -

Writing: We continue to use our knowledge of writing to create a memory book for each friend in our class. We will be working on these for the rest of the year. Look for your child's book to come home soon! It is so amazing to see how much these kids love each other. The books are precious!

Reading: We will practice building stamina as we get ourselves ready for second grade! We are working hard at reading our chapter books!

Social Studies - We will continue learning about landforms!!

Science - We will continue learning about food chains and interdependence among living organisms.

PTO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Parents,

My name is Heather Thurgood, and I am the PTO President-elect for the next school year. You may not be aware, but it takes many volunteers to help run the PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization). We could really use more volunteers as we have a lot of open PTO Board positions. Some positions require hands-on work at the school, but some just need emails sent and can be done from work or home in the evenings.

Some of the openings include: Field Day Coordinator, Yearbook, Teacher Appreciation Week, Spirit Wear Coordinator, Fundraising, Write-A-Check Coordinator, Kindergarten Roundup, and Lead Volunteer Coordinator. If you aren't comfortable or able to lead one of these positions, you can be on the committee and help.

Please contact me if you would like to discuss filling a board position. Our PTO is an important part in the success of our schools. We need your help.

Thanks,

Heather

hcthurgood7@gmail.com or 801-910-6436

FIELD DAY

What is Field Day?! It is a day spent for our learners to travel to different stations throughout the day that include bounce houses, a water slide, sponge relay races, frozen treats and MORE! One of the stations is walking to the Coppell City CORE (Coppell City’s Pool) to go swimming! The CORE will have staff on hand and also has life jackets available for swimmers. If your learner is not a strong swimmer and requires a life jacket, please reach out to your homeroom teacher and we will make sure to have that available.
What will your kiddo need to wear on Field Day, May 23rd? Please have them wear a swimsuit (girls under their clothes and boys wear swimsuit bottoms) and their grade level t-shirt and flip flops/crocs or shoes that can get wet! We will have lots of WATER activities!
What do kids need to bring to field day? Please bring a water bottle as it will probably be warm! Students will also need a towel with their initials on it! Our amazing Room Parents that will be walking our classes from station to station will keep track of the towels and lunches.
What about lunch? Please pack a sack lunch for your student! Please make sure to label your child's lunch. We will be eating picnic style outside the school. The cafeteria will offer sack lunches that day so if you would like one for your child be sure to sign them up when the signup is sent out closer to the 23rd.
Anything else we need? Learners will be outside most of the day so please apply sunscreen on your child before school and send additional if needed! We also ask that you send a dry change of clothes they can change into when they return to school. If you can pack this in a small or cinch backpack, that would be great!
Also, we have volunteer opportunities!! I wanted to personally reach out to all our parents and let you know we will need your help if you’re available! We are looking for volunteers to help run games and activities for the different groups throughout the day.
Please use the Sign-Up Genius to sign up for a time slot. As we get closer we will be reaching out with your specific station and instructions!
Parent Volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4CA8AD2DA0FC1-town
Field Day Classroom Walkers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4CA8AD2DA0FC1-tcefield
Background Check: : https://www.coppellisd.com/Domain/3443
As a reminder, you MUST have a background check completed to volunteer for a station or walk with your class! You can complete it through the district website ASAP. If you have issues PLEASE feel free to reach out to me directly!
I am so excited for an amazing day for our learners to wrap up this year! Thanks from your TCE Field Day Coordinators!
Amanda Nevels
(c) 214-808-4229
(e) amandanevels@yahoo.com
Emily Cantu
(c) 214-929-2782
(e) emily.cantu11@gmail.com

School Supply Orders

Our Town Center online PTO store is updated with options to purchase school supplies and items for next year. We'd encourage you to purchase the "Trail Pass" that includes the following:

All school supplies
Room fund fee for class parties
Grade level t-shirt to wear on Fridays and on field trips
PTO membership, including access to the online student directory
Write-a Check donation

Because the Trail Pass includes a PTO Membership, you will be asked to log in or create an account prior to purchasing. If you purchase the Trail Pass option for each child, you will not need to purchase the above items separately in the online store. Click here to purchase Trail Pass or to purchase items separately.The deadline to order a Trail Pass is June 13th.

Family Survey

Please click here to fill out the end of the year family survey. You can skip any of the questions that do not apply to you or your family.

Miscellaneous Information From Your Teachers

*Please remember to send your child's CHARGED Ipad to school every day. We have many Ipads coming to school that are not charged which can be frustrating for learners when they can't participate in an activity. Thank you!!

*We have a short snack time each day. It is 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. Also, please make sure that your child's water bottle has a "spill proof" cap. Thank you for your help!

*TCE's counselor is Kelly Matlock. She can be reached at kmatlock@coppellisd.com.
Click here to find Ms. Matlock's monthly newsletter.

Parent Newsletter

Ms. Martin, our principal, sends out a weekly parent newsletter. Please make sure you read this every week. You can click the image above for easy access.

Volunteers

If you anticipate volunteering on campus at all this year, please click here. A new form must be completed each year.

Birthday Treats

Birthday treats brought by students must be store bought, have its ingredients listed, and run by the nurse before given to students. It is recommended that the treats are individually wrapped and nonperishable treats that are easy to pass out. 😊 Birthday treats will continue to be passed out at the end of the day to be eaten at home.

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