Friday, September 29, 2023

Week of October 2nd-October 6th



 


              
    • October 20th-Town Center Color Run
    • October 5th: Early Release
    • October 6th: NO SCHOOL Fall Conference
    • October 9th: NO SCHOOL

Language Arts

In Language Arts, we will recognize & analyze characteristics of dramas and learners are expected to comprehend and analyze dramas with a focus on inferences, plot, character development, theme, and author’s purpose. 

 

Math

This week in mathwe will apply multiplication strategies to solve problems.

  • Apply my knowledge of multiplication to represent problems using a strip diagram or equations and to solve problems involving multiplication.

  • Learn a new academic language by using and reusing it to write an equation with an unknown value that shows and solves a multi-step problem and share my plan and solution with a partner.

Next week in math, we will represent and estimate division problems.
 
  • Represent and solve for the quotient of up to a four-digit whole number divided by a one-digit whole number using arrays, area models, or equations.
  • Use strategies including the standard algorithm to divide up to a four digit dividend by a one digit divisor.
  • Estimate the quotient of a division problem. 

Social Studies   

In Social Studies this week, learners will talk about motivations for European exploration and settlement of Texas.


Science:
This week in science, we will finish up our study on matter.  We will begin learning about mixtures and solutions.
  • Identify a variety of mixtures.
  • Identify a variety of mixtures, including solutions.
  • Separate a variety of mixtures, including solutions, using the proper tools.
  • Demonstrate that matter is conserved when mixtures such as soil and water or oil and water are formed.

Please make sure that you are reading the Principal Newsletter each week as it will have more information about events and important reminders that we will not have in our BLOG.  Please click the picture below and it will take you to the newsletter.

iPads
TCE 4th 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). 

This week, learners will begin filling in a "Charge Bank" to keep track of their daily iPad battery charge.  We hope this helps learners to become responsible for making sure their iPad is fully charged and in their backpacks each morning.  Below, is the daily tracker they will fill out each morning when they arrive to school.


Please remember school issued iPads are for school use only.  We do random iPad checks every few weeks. We reminded the students daily that school issued iPads are not for personal photography, books, or communicating with friends or parents via emails or chats, or watching videos on you tube that were not assigned by their teacher. It would help us out if you could reinforce this home.

Make a Child Smile

Parking and Car Loop Reminders
  • When exiting car loops during arrival and dismissal, follow the city signs requiring a right turn only.
  • Be mindful of not blocking car loop entrances. If there is not room to pull up without blocking the entrance, please wait.
  • Front and side car-loop areas are for families dropping off and picking up their child(ren). Parents in the loops will need to stay in their vehicle. If your child requires additional assistance to get out of the car, please park in one of our parking spaces.
  • Use the designated crosswalks on both the front and side loop when walking across the parking lot. We have staff members at both arrival and dismissal in our crosswalk areas to support our kids in getting across the loop area safely.
  • Keep handicap parking spots available for individuals that require them. Please avoid even briefly pulling into them to drop of your child if you do not have a handicap vehicle designation.
  • Parking along the back curbs of the lots is not an option. You are welcome to utilize the Cozby library parking lot for overflow parking.

Reminder: Free & Reduced Meals 

In order to qualify for Free & Reduced Meals, families are required to complete an application each year to determine their eligibility. CISD is encouraging our eligible families to complete an application online at www.nlappscloud.com.


Parents, guardians or students can add funds to their accounts in person at the school cafeteria via cash or check, or for a small fee, they can use the "My School Bucks" app to deposit funds with a debit or credit card. Visit www.coppellisd.com/childnutrition for more information about school breakfasts and lunches or to create or add funds to your child’s school lunch account.


Weekend Backpack Snack Pack

Coppell Cares will provide the Weekend Backpack Snack Program again this school year. Families may sign up for this program at any time during the school year. Siblings living in the same household are also eligible to participate. If your family would benefit from a weekly Friday snack bag delivery, please complete the following form to sign up:

English Application

Spanish Application


Deliveries will begin Friday, 9/8/23. Deliveries will be suspended for Thanksgiving Week, Winter Break, and Spring Break. If you have any questions, please reach out to TCE's counselor, Kelly Matlock, at kmatlock@coppellisd.com.


Reminder: Apple Watches and Smartwatches
We love that our learners are able to wear their Apple Watches and Smartwatches to school, but could you please remind your child that it is to be used for the time and not playing games and texting parents or parents texting during the school day.   There have been issues in the past and we want to make sure that we are all on the same page.

Reminder: Snack

We will have a short snack time each day while we continue to work. 4th graders do not each lunch until 12:30 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.  We also ask that the snack brought in does not require utensils.   

Thank you for your help!