October 31- November 4

 Calendar

November 7th - Mrs. Sork's birthday

November 11th - Veteran's Day Ceremony / If possible, wear red, white, or blue.  

November 21st - 25th - No School/Thanksgiving Break

Look at what we will be learning next week: 

Math -  Learners will use different strategies to solve addition/subtraction number sentences within 20.  We will discuss how to solve an addition/subtraction number sentence and pick a strategy that would best fit the problem.   Learners will also use place value and an open number line to compare and order numbers using the words greater than/more than, less than, and equal.  

Fun videos to watch with your child: 

Doubles Song -https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=8jOzhiACB68

Doubles Plus One - https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=YZhfm_ZB2uI

Doubles Plus One - https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=AdZ9DLEjgto

Math Activities to do with your child:

* Have your child tell you a doubles fact, a double plus one fact, a double minus one fact, and a fact he or she solved by counting on.  Have your amazing mathematician describe how each strategy works. 

*Give your child a number.  Let them tell you everything they know about that number.  For example,  My number is 62.  It is even, 10 more is 72, 10 less is 52, I see 6 tens and 2 ones, I also know 62 can be 5 tens and 12 ones, or 4 tens and 22 ones, etc..

*Play " Guess My Number"

• I am thinking of an even number.  It is greater than 17 and less than 19?  What number am I thinking?   
• I am thinking of a number.   It has 2 tens and 3 ones.  What number am I thinking? 
• I am thinking of a number.  It has 1 ten and 15 ones.   What number am I thinking? 

*Say 5 numbers 2, 12, 22, 32, 42.  Ask your child to tell you the next 5 numbers

*Please count with your child daily from any given number. :-) Your child has been working on counting to 120 by fives and tens.   Let them show you!  :-) 

*Skip count by tens from any given number up to 120 or beyond.  25, 35, 45, 55, ...

*Have your child pick a two-digit number.  Ask them to tell you what is 10 more or 10 less.    Have a discussion with your child.  Here are some questions you can ask. What is one more and one less?  Is it even or odd?  How many tens does your number have?  Can you tell me the expanded form?  What digit is in one place, etc?

* 10 minutes of Dreambox  - Dreambox can be challenging.  Please do not tell your child the answers.  You are more than welcome to guide them and discuss the problem as they work to find an answer.   The program is designed to give your child problems based on their level.  Many times, children who are given the answers,  become upset because the questions become too hard and they are not ready for such a challenging level.  

Language Arts 

Spelling/Phonics -   Next week we will move to how to use silent e to make a long /o/ sound.

Reading -  The best way to become a great reader is to listen to reading and reading to yourself.  Next week we will add partner reading to Reader's Workshop.  This is always a favorite!  

**Don't forget to log on to the  Kids A-Z (Raz Kids) app.  This is a great app that promotes fluency and comprehension! 

Writing -  We will finish up our "how to" writing.  We have been learning how to use many different transition words to help move our writing along.

Social Studies  -  We will describe the origins of customs, holidays, and celebrations of the community, state, and nation such as Independence Day and Veterans Day.

Science  -  We will describe and sort components of soil by size, texture, and color.

Announcements:

Volunteer Background Check Form - REQUIRED TO VOLUNTEER

If you anticipate volunteering on campus at all this year, please fill it out. A new one must be completed each school year.

• School begins at 7:40.  If your child arrives after 7:40 they will need to go to the office and receive a tardy pass.  Please make sure your child arrives in the building before 7:40 each day.  
• Please remember to send your child's Ipad to school every day.  Also, please make sure that it is charged every evening.  Thank you!! 
• Please make sure to look at your child's daily behavior calendar.  Our goal is for the children to color in the day with the appropriate behavior.  Many times, the children forget.  If it is not colored, please assume it is a great day.  If you see a teacher comment, we would love for you to have a conversation with your child about what happened to receive the comment.  Please know many warnings were given before a comment was written. :-) 
• Please review and take out all papers from their take-home folder each day.  

Email is the best way to get in touch with your child's teacher: 

• Mrs. Sork:  msork@coppellisd.com  (math)
• Mrs. Vincenzo:  lvincenzo@coppellisd.com  (language arts)
• Mrs. McCullough: jmccullough@coppellisd.com (science and social studies)

Dismissal 

If you change the way your child goes home at the end of the day, please email your teacher.  Children will be sent home their "usual" way unless we hear directly from a parent.  Also, please make sure that the teacher has responded to your email to ensure that we got the message.  If you don't hear back from your teacher, please call the office to let them know about dismissal changes. 

Celebrations & Birthday Treats

We will celebrate your child’s birthday with a spotlight on our daily school-wide announcements and a goody bag from the school that contains several items, including a coupon for a free treat in the cafeteria.  

 If you choose to send birthday food treats to school, they will need to be in their original packaging that lists the ingredients.  Please send the treats to our school nurse.  She will look over the ingredients and then deliver them to your child's homeroom class.  These treats will be sent home with the learners at the end of the day for them to enjoy at home. 

School Lunches

Who can visit my child for lunch?

Every Friday families are allowed to eat lunch in the cafeteria. 

District guidelines limit lunchroom visitors at the elementary level to parents, immediate family members with written permission from a parent, and campus mentors. Immediate family members are defined as the student’s parents/step-parents, siblings, grandparents, or any person residing in the home. A parent can list the person(s) who have permission to have lunch for the entire school year.

If anyone other than the parent(s) listed as guardians in our district eschool system is eating with the child, we will need written documentation of your approval.

For the last two years, free and reduced meals were provided for all Texas public school children.  Beginning September 29th, families must complete an application to qualify for free or reduced-priced meals. For more information, check out the Coppell ISD Child Nutrition website.  Complete your School Meal Application here.  Allow up to ten days to process your application. 

Photos From The Week

Teachers love when you find just the right 
"partner" to read with! 

Make healthy choices to accomplish your dreams! 
Pajama day/stuffed animal day

We love when Ms. Matlock visits us!  

Healthy choices are the key to a bright future! 

                                                          Scientists of the Week

Beverly taught 1A about solubility.   Water mixed with the 

strawberry syrup unlike with the baking soda and cooking oil!!

1A loved learning about solubility!!!  You rocked it, Beverly!!!

I am SO proud of you!!!

 Jackson taught 1C how to make a chemical 

reaction using Mentos and Coke!!! WOW!!!

The explosion was amazing!! Way to go!!  

1C LOVED this experiment!!

1C loving Red Ribbon Week 

Look how precious 1C is in their pjs!! 

We LOVE our stuffies!!!!!

1A loved celebrating Red Ribbon Week!! 

We loved being in the school parade! 

Working on words!

A little group work for spelling!

Bright futures for these boys! 

How cute is this sweet mathematician?

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Beautiful futures for these girls! 

Bright futures for these sweet learners! 

Future veterinarians! 

October 24th - October 28th

 Calendar

October 24th - Bring a stuffed animal to leave in the library for a sleepover with Mrs. Mancuso

October 24th - October 28th - RED RIBBON WEEK 

Theme Days for Red Ribbon Week

• October 24th - Monday - Make Healthy Choices to Accomplish Your Dreams (PJs/Sweats)

• October 25th - Tuesday - Healthy Choices are the Key to a Bright Future (Neon/Tie Dye)
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• October 26th - Wednesday - Let's Team Up to be Healthy (Sports Attire)
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• October 27th -Thursday - The Future Me is Drug-Free (Future Profession)
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• October 28th - Friday - Celebrate Life & Live Drug-Free (Wear red) / Healthy Walk Parade /Jack O'lantern Jog

November 7th - Mrs. Sork's birthday

November 9th - Veteran's Day Ceremony / If possible, wear red, white, or blue.  

November 21st - 25th - No School/Thanksgiving Break

Town Center will celebrate Red Ribbon Week next week. This year's theme is "Celebrate Life. Live Drug-Free." We will continue our tradition of having themed days each day of next week, and we have also added a new item to our week's celebration this year. On Friday, October 28th, our TCE kids will have a parade along the sidewalk of Heartz at 8:00 a.m. Families are welcome to come to the parade to celebrate with the kids. We will exit out the front of the school by grade level starting at 8:00 am, walk across the crosswalk near the public library, and then cross back over to the school side of the road near the side loop entrance.

Please see below for our optional themes each day

Jack-O'-Lantern Jog - October 28th

We are excited about our first upcoming run day! This is a day where each grade level has a themed run day out on the track during their specials time. We will have several throughout the year. Parents are welcome to attend during their child's designated special class time on run days. Our regular front office check-in procedures apply to any parents wanting to attend.

Kinder: 1:20-2:10

1st: 12:30-1:20

2nd: 9:15-10:05

3rd: 10:10-11:00

4th: 11:35-12:25

**5th: 2:10-3:00 (this is a modified time from their usual specials time)

Look at what we will be learning next week: 

Math -  We will continue to skip count by 5's as well as review our addition and subtraction strategies.    Please practice solving math equations with your sweet first-grader.  :)

Fun videos to watch with your child: 

Doubles Song -https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=8jOzhiACB68

Doubles Plus One - https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=YZhfm_ZB2uI

Doubles Plus One - https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=AdZ9DLEjgto

Math Activities to do with your child:

* Have your child tell you a doubles fact, a double plus one fact, a double minus one fact, and a fact he or she solved by counting on.  Have your amazing mathematician describe how each strategy works. 

*Give your child a number.  Let them tell you everything they know about that number.  For example,  My number is 62.  It is even, 10 more is 72, 10 less is 52, I see 6 tens and 2 ones, I also know 62 can be 5 tens and 12 ones, or 4 tens and 22 ones, etc..

*Play " Guess My Number"

• I am thinking of an even number.  It is greater than 17 and less than 19?  What number am I thinking?   
• I am thinking of a number.   It has 2 tens and 3 ones.  What number am I thinking? 
• I am thinking of a number.  It has 1 ten and 15 ones.   What number am I thinking? 

*Say 5 numbers 2, 12, 22, 32, 42.  Ask your child to tell you the next 5 numbers

*Please count with your child daily from any given number. :-) Your child has been working on counting to 120 by fives and tens.   Let them show you!  :-) 

*Skip count by tens from any given number up to 120 or beyond.  25, 35, 45, 55, ...

*Have your child pick a two-digit number.  Ask them to tell you what is 10 more or 10 less.    Have a discussion with your child.  Here are some questions you can ask. What is one more and one less?  Is it even or odd?  How many tens does your number have?  Can you tell me the expanded form?  What digit is in one place, etc?

* 10 minutes of Dreambox  - Dreambox can be challenging.  Please do not tell your child the answers.  You are more than welcome to guide them and discuss the problem as they work to find an answer.   The program is designed to give your child problems based on their level.  Many times, children who are given the answers,  become upset because the questions become too hard and they are not ready for such a challenging level.   

Click on the link below to review the first-grade math standards.  :-) 

https://www.math4texas.org/Page/46

Language Arts 

Spelling/Phonics -   Next week we will concentrate on how to make the long /i/ using silent e at the end of the word. 

Reading - We will talk about how we can read words even if they do not follow a pattern by looking for context cues.  We will also talk about the reading strategy "Flippy Dolphin" and how readers need to try both long and short vowels when solving a tricky word.

**Don't forget to log on to the  Kids A-Z (Raz Kids) app.  This is a great app that promotes fluency and comprehension! 

Writing -  We will do some fun halloween writing while using the writing process to guide our writing. 

Social Studies  -  We will explain state and national patriotic symbols, including the United States and Texas flags, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, and the Alamo.

Science  - We will demonstrate and record the ways that objects can move such as in a straight line, zig zag, up and down, back and forth, round and round, and fast and slow.

Announcements:

• School begins at 7:40.  If your child arrives after 7:40 they will need to go to the office and receive a tardy pass.  Please make sure your child arrives in the building before 7:40 each day.  
• Please remember to send your child's Ipad to school every day.  Also, please make sure that it is charged every evening.  Thank you!! 
• Please make sure to look at your child's daily behavior calendar.  Our goal is for the children to color in the day with the appropriate behavior.  Many times, the children forget.  If it is not colored, please assume it is a great day.  If you see a teacher comment, we would love for you to have a conversation with your child about what happened to receive the comment.  Please know many warnings were given before a comment was written. :-) 
• Please review and take out all papers from their take-home folder each day.  

Email is the best way to get in touch with your child's teacher: 

• Mrs. Sork:  msork@coppellisd.com  (math)
• Mrs. Vincenzo:  lvincenzo@coppellisd.com  (language arts)
• Mrs. McCullough: jmccullough@coppellisd.com (science and social studies)

Dismissal 

If you change the way your child goes home at the end of the day, please email your teacher.  Children will be sent home their "usual" way unless we hear directly from a parent.  Also, please make sure that the teacher has responded to your email to ensure that we got the message.  If you don't hear back from your teacher, please call the office to let them know about dismissal changes. 

Celebrations & Birthday Treats

We will celebrate your child’s birthday with a spotlight on our daily school-wide announcements and a goody bag from the school that contains several items, including a coupon for a free treat in the cafeteria.  

 If you choose to send birthday food treats to school, they will need to be in their original packaging that lists the ingredients.  Please send the treats to our school nurse.  She will look over the ingredients and then deliver them to your child's homeroom class.  These treats will be sent home with the learners at the end of the day for them to enjoy at home. 

School Lunches

Who can visit my child for lunch?

Every Friday families are allowed to eat lunch in the cafeteria. 

District guidelines limit lunchroom visitors at the elementary level to parents, immediate family members with written permission from a parent, and campus mentors. Immediate family members are defined as the student’s parents/step-parents, siblings, grandparents, or any person residing in the home. A parent can list the person(s) who have permission to have lunch for the entire school year.

If anyone other than the parent(s) listed as guardians in our district eschool system is eating with the child, we will need written documentation of your approval.

For the last two years, free and reduced meals were provided for all Texas public school children.  Beginning September 29th, families must complete an application to qualify for free or reduced-priced meals. For more information, check out the Coppell ISD Child Nutrition website.  Complete your School Meal Application here.  Allow up to ten days to process your application. 

Photos From The Week

Scientists of the Week

Archer taught 1C how to make tie-dye

milk!!  It was beautiful!!  We learned 

that dish soap moves the liquids!!

You were so prepared and 1C LOVED this experiment!!

Asher taught 1A how to make tie-dye

milk, also!!!  It was gorgeous!!! We loved observing the dish soap moving the liquids!! You were an amazing scientist!!

1B LOVED this experiment!!

Zane taught 1B the Icy Delivery experiment!  

He did a fabulous job!!

The string fused with the ice because of the salt!

He taught us that the salt caused the ice to melt.  He was able to lift the ice with the string!!!  Way to go, Zane!!!

Readers, readers, everywhere.....

1A loved earning "silly sock day" and "no shoes"
from our TCE fundraiser! 

Getting our halloween houses ready for our "how to" writing.

Hats off to 1B!

What a cutie! 

October 17 - 21

 Calendar

October 14th - Color Run Tonight from 5:30 - 7:00

October 18th - Hat Day (wear a hat or crown/tiara to school)

November 7th - Mrs. Sork's birthday

November 9th - Veteran's Day Ceremony

November 21st - 25th - No School/Thanksgiving Break

Look at what we will be learning next week: 

Math -  We will skip count by 5's as well as collect, sort, and organize data.  We will also learn subtraction strategies.  Please practice solving math equations with your sweet first-grader.  :)

Fun videos to watch with your child: 

Counting by 5's - https://youtu.be/ZvincYg0pHo

Comparing numbers - https://youtu.be/-NP_FtuFNx0

What makes 10 - https://youtu.be/XpoFxwKBwE8

Place Value Song (The kids love this song!)  - https://youtu.be/a4FXl4zb3E4

Math Activities to do with your child:

*Play " Guess My Number"

• I am thinking of an even number.  It is greater than 17 and less than 19?  What number am I thinking?   
• I am thinking of a number.   It has 2 tens and 3 ones.  What number am I thinking? 
• I am thinking of a number.  It has 1 ten and 15 ones.   What number am I thinking? 

*Say 5 numbers 2, 12, 22, 32, 42.  Ask your child to tell you the next 5 numbers

*Please count with your child daily from any given number. :-) Your child has been working on counting to 120 by tens.  Let them show you!  :-) 

*skip count by tens /skip count by tens from any given number up to 120 or beyond. 

*Have your child pick a two-digit number less than 20 and have them tell you what is 10 more or 10 less.  For those of you who want a challenge, have them pick a two-digit number greater than 20.  Have a discussion with your child.  Here are some questions you can ask. What is one more and one less?  Is it even or odd?  How many tens does your number have?  Can you tell me the expanded form?  What digit is in the one place, etc.

* 10 minutes of Dreambox  - Dreambox can be challenging.  Please do not tell your child the answer.  You are more than welcome to guide them and discuss the problem as they work to find an answer.   The program is designed to give your child problems based on their level.  Many times, children who are given the answers,  become upset because the questions become too hard and they are not ready for such a challenging level.   

Click on the link below to review the first-grade math standards.  :-) 

https://www.math4texas.org/Page/46

Language Arts 

Spelling/Phonics -   Next week we will begin learning how silent e can change a short vowel to a long vowel.  We will concentrate on the long /a/ sound with silent e.

Reading - We will learn about a new reading strategy called "Flippy Dolphin".  Flippy Dolphin helps reminds us that sometimes we have to flip a short vowel to a long vowel when reading. 

**Don't forget to log on to the  Kids A-Z (Raz Kids) app.  This is a great app that promotes fluency and comprehension! 

Writing -  We will start a new unit of writing as we dive into our "how to" writing unit.  The "how to" writing unit helps us understand how important sequential events are when telling a story.  

Social Studies  - We will identify rules and laws that establish order, provide security, and manage conflict.We will explain state and national patriotic symbols, including the United States and Texas flags, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, and the Alamo.

Science  - We will demonstrate and record the ways that objects can move such as in a straight line, zig zag, up and down, back and forth, round and round, and fast and slow.

Announcements:

• School begins at 7:40.  If your child arrives after 7:40 they will need to go to the office and receive a tardy pass.  Please make sure your child arrives in the building before 7:40 each day.  
• Please remember to send your child's Ipad to school every day.  Also, please make sure that it is charged every evening.  Thank you!! 
• Please make sure to look at your child's daily behavior calendar.  Our goal is for the children to color in the day with the appropriate behavior.  Many times, the children forget.  If it is not colored, please assume it is a great day.  If you see a teacher comment, we would love for you to have a conversation with your child about what happened to receive the comment.  Please know many warnings were given before a comment was written. :-) 
• Please review and take out all papers from their take-home folder each day.  

Email is the best way to get in touch with your child's teacher: 

• Mrs. Sork:  msork@coppellisd.com  (math)
• Mrs. Vincenzo:  lvincenzo@coppellisd.com  (language arts)
• Mrs. McCullough: jmccullough@coppellisd.com (science and social studies0

Dismissal 

If you change the way your child goes home at the end of the day, please email your teacher.  Children will be sent home their "usual" way unless we hear directly from a parent.  Also, please make sure that the teacher has responded to your email to ensure that we got the message.  If you don't hear back from your teacher, please call the office to let them know about dismissal changes. 

Celebrations & Birthday Treats

We will celebrate your child’s birthday with a spotlight on our daily school-wide announcements and a goody bag from the school that contains several items, including a coupon for a free treat in the cafeteria.  

 If you choose to send birthday food treats to school, they will need to be in their original packaging that lists ingredients.  Please send the treats to our school nurse.  She will look over the ingredients and then deliver them to your child's homeroom class.  These treats will be sent home with the learners at the end of the day for them to enjoy at home. 

School Lunches

For the last two years, free and reduced meals were provided for all Texas public school children.  Beginning September 29th, families must complete an application to qualify for free or reduced-priced meals. For more information, check out the Coppell ISD Child Nutrition website.  Complete your School Meal Application here.  Allow up to ten days to process your application. 

Photos From The Week

Scientists of the Week

Autumn taught 1B how to make plastic milk!!  See prepared her experiment at home and then told them how she had made it.  She brought some for the class to see and hold!!  The pieces were beautifully decorated!!!  1B LOVED it!!! Way to go!!!!

Patrick taught 1C how to make bouncing bubbles!!

The bubbles were huge, and they bounced!!!  

1C LOVED the bubbles!!

I'm proud of you!!  Way to rock it!!!

Cooper taught 1A how to make a volcano erupt!!  He took it one step further and taught us how to make it erupt slowly.....add a little dish soap!!  I had never seen this experiment!!! Way to go!!!

1A LOVED it!!!!

1B!  We love being together!  No absences!  Woo Hoo!