September 28th - October 2nd

 What We Are Learning! 

Language Arts:

This week in Readers Workshop we will start a new unit on Looking Closely at Familiar Books! 

We will practice reading words on the page and adding fluency! 

In Writer's Workshop we will learn two SIGHT WORDS! We call these words SNAP words because once we learn them we want to know them in a SNAP! This week we will focus on the words "are" and "the." We will continue working on show and tell writing in our writing journals. We will keep working on our

I like sentences and learn how to add another sentence on a single topic! For Example: 

"I like pumpkins.

Pumpkins are orange!" 

In Phonics we will keep practicing our letter names and sounds! 

Library Day 

F2F Learners can return Library books on Monday and check out a new book! 

Math:

In Math this week, we will be learning all about ADDITION! We will be learning different strategies for addition. Right now we will focus on mastering our addition skills from 0-5, so that we can continue to build on them throughout the year! 

Science:

This week in science, we will be starting our unit of Energy Sources!  

We will learn about heat, light, and sound.  We will have a great time! 

Social Studies: 

We will learn about GROWTH MINDSET! 

We will talk about how you can grow your mind, set goals, and never give up! 

Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter: 

For this week's newsletter click HERE! 

-Info about online bookfair

-2nd 9 Weeks Commitment Forms

-PTO Meeting this week on Zoom! 

Important Reminders / Announcements:

Zoom Expectations: 

Will you please take some time to review Zoom Expectations with your child? All students both virtual and F2F students are participating in some zooms and we have really been working on using our best manners on zoom! This will help everyone have a great learning experience! Thank you! 

NWEA MAP Testing for all Kindergarten Students:

Sometime in the next few weeks your child will be taking a digital assessment on their school issued iPad. The assessment is called MAP and it covers the information your child will need to know this year in the areas of reading and math. The students will take this assessment once at the beginning of the year and then again at the end of the year. The purpose of this assessment is to help drive instruction, individualize student learning, and track growth and progress over time. 

If you could please update your child's iPad and click the link below to run the diagnostics prior to our test date we would appreciate it. This will ensure that your child (virtual and face to face) will be ready to test with their class. Please click the link below for more info.

Also, please be sure you have downloaded the GOOGLE CHROME App on your child's iPad.  This can be found in Manager.

The testing dates will be announced soon! 

Click HERE for NWEA Map!

Calendar Dates: 

Monday,  October 12th -  Student / Staff Holiday No School!  

Daily Reminders for Virtual Students:

-Please remember that all work must be completed on the day it was assigned prior to 11:59 p.m. to receive credit. 

-Please be sure your child is participating in the specials courses as well as the core subject areas! 

Daily Reminders for Face to Face Students: 

-Please send your I Pad to school each day fully charged! 

-Please remember a snack and a full water bottle every day!

-Please put names in jackets and sweaters as the weather cools down!

September 21st - 25th 2020

 

What We Are Learning! 

Language Arts:

This week in Readers Workshop we will finish up our study on reading storybooks! 

I have some fun fall storybooks for us to read this week!  

In Writer's Workshop we will learn two SIGHT WORDS!  We call these words SNAP words because once we learn them we want to know them in a SNAP!  This week we will focus on the words "me" and "a." We will continue working on show and tell writing in our writing journals.  

In Phonics we will keep practicing our letter names and sounds! 

 

Math:

Our TCE Texan Mathematicians have learned so much over the last few weeks! Way to go! In math this week, we will learn all about composing and decomposing numbers. We will be able to use our marvelous math skills to make and break numbers within 5. Being able to compose and decompose is a foundational skill for adding and subtracting! 

Science:

This week in science, we will be finishing up our unit of Physical Properties - observing and telling how materials can change by heating and cooling.  We will take a (Virtual) field trip to the Cafeteria and leave a tray of different materials to see if they will change overnight!  I am very proud of all the balance scales you created this week!  It was fun creating and sharing with everyone!  

Social Studies: 

We will learn about jobs in home, school, and community 

 

Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter: 

For this week's newsletter click HERE! 

Important Reminders / Announcements:

NWEA MAP Testing for all Kindergarten Students:

Sometime in the next few weeks your child will be taking a digital assessment on their school issued ipad. The assessment is called MAP and it covers the information your child will need to know this year in the areas of reading and math. The students will take this assessment once at the beginning of the year and then again at the end of the year.  The purpose of this assessment is to help drive instruction,  individualize student learning, and track growth and progress over time.  

If you could please update your child's I Pad and click the link below to run the diagnostics prior to our test date we would appreciate it. This will ensure that your child (virtual and face to face) will be ready to test with their class.  Please click the link below for more info.  

The testing dates will be announced soon!  

Click HERE for NWEA Map!

Daily Reminders: 

For Virtual Students:

-Please remember that all work must be completed on the day it was assigned prior to 11:59 p.m. to 

receive credit.  

-Please be sure your child is participating in the specials courses as well as the core subject areas! 

For Face to Face Students: 

-Please send your I Pad to school each day fully charged! 

-Please remember a snack and a full water bottle every day!

-Please put names in jackets and sweaters as the weather cools down! 

September 14th - 18th

 

What We Are Learning! 

Language Arts:

This week in Readers Workshop we will continue our study on reading storybooks! We are practicing reading the pictures and the words and making our words match the pictures! 

In Writer's Workshop we will learn two SIGHT WORDS!  We call these words SNAP words because once we learn them we want to know them in a SNAP!  We will focus on the words "I" and "like." Then we will learn out to write a sentence that begins with "I like...."  We are doing an awesome job writing! 

In Phonics we will continue to work on letter sounds and talk about how to LEARN and know a letter! 

Look at our WRITING:

 

Math:

This week we will continue to practice writing and representing numbers!  We learned so much last week and we are doing awesome at writing our numbers the correct way!  We are also going to begin comparing numbers.  We will talk about one more, one less, greater, less, and equal!  

Science:

This week in science, we will be learning all about properties of objects. 

We will observe and compare the differences between heavy and light! 

Social Studies: 

We will continue our study about rules!  

We will learn about authority figures in our homes, schools,  and. communities! 

Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter: 

For this week's newsletter click HERE! 

Important Reminders:

For Virtual Students:

-Please remember that all work must be completed on the day it was assigned prior to 11:59 p.m. to 

receive credit.  

-Please be sure your child is participating in the specials courses as well as the core subject areas! 

For Face to Face Students: 

-Please send your I Pad to school each day fully charged! 

-Please remember a snack and a full water bottle every day!

-Please put names in jackets and sweaters as the weather cools down! 

Curriculum Night Presentation

Thank you so much for attending our first ever Virtual Curriculum Night! We loved getting to connect with you and give you a glimpse into the exciting year ahead. If you were not able to make it, you can click the link below to view our Curriculum Night Presentation:

Curriculum Night 2020

Frequently Asked Questions from Curriculum Night:

Can we use headphones, etc from the school supplies set?

If your child will continue learning virtually after September 8th, please use the materials from the School Supply Pack as directed. They are welcome to use their headphones to help create a quiet learning environment for them to best learn.

Is there a textbook to follow through the year?

We do not have a specific text book that our learners will use. We use follow the CISD Scope and Sequence which can be found in the "Course Information" folder in each Schoology Course. We will use curriculum resources like Lucy Calkin's Readers and Writers Workshop as a means of following this Scope and Sequence.

What constitutes a tardy for online learning? What happens if an assignment is turned in late?

Online learners are able to access and submit the content until 11:59 pm that same day. A learner's attendance is tracked through engagement and submission of lessons daily, therefore there is not a tardy system for virtual learners. 

If a learner were to turn in an assignment after 11:59 pm, engagement for that content area would be missing for that same day. 

As a parent, how can I help make the transition into face to face school go smoothly?

We are excited about welcoming back some of our learners face to face next week. We suggest preparing your learner by telling them what to expect on Tuesday.  Parents will not be able to walk students down the classrooms on Tuesday morning so please let them know that you will say goodbye to them at the car and a teacher will walk them down to Mrs. Torti, Mrs. Brehm, or Miss Rice. They will be wearing a mask during the day aside from scheduled outdoor mask breaks so it would be good to practice wearing over the weekend too if they are not comfortable with it.  We will be eating lunch in the cafeteria at 10:30 a.m. You can send a lunch from home or buy a school lunch.  Click HERE to see our cafeteria lunch menu. You can add money to your child's online lunch account by visiting www.myschoolbucks.com . 

Please be sure to send a peanut free snack in their backpack, a water bottle, and a change of clothes! 

We are going to have a great day! 

Week of September 8th - 11th

 

What We Are Learning! 

Language Arts:

This week in Readers Workshop we will practice ways that we can sound like a teacher when we read!  We will learn the importance of reading and re-reading all our old favorite stories!  

In Writer's Workshop we will learn two SIGHT WORDS!  We call these words SNAP words because once we learn them we want to know them in a SNAP!  We will also continue to draw and label pictures to share our ideas on paper.  

In Phonics we will continue to work on letter sounds and talk about how to LEARN and know a letter! 

*We will also be getting a new app this week, I STATION! 

You will get instructions in your Schoology Course for Reading on Wednesday!

Math:

This week we will learn about writing and representing our numbers. We will learn how to correctly write our numbers, and we will learn that there are SO many ways to represent our numbers! Our Kindergarten mathematicians are laying a great foundation for their future Math learning.

Science:

This week in science, we will be learning all about properties of objects. We will learn about things like size, shape, color, and texture. We will learn how good scientists use those properties to classify objects and materials! 

Social Studies: 

We will continue our study about rules!  We will learn about the difference between rules and laws. We will become experts about these differences and be able to apply this skill to our real lives. 

Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter: 

This week's newsletter is coming soon! 

Important Dates:

Monday,  September 7th - LABOR DAY / NO SCHOOL 

Tuesday, September 8th - Face to Face Learners Return to TCE

School Start time is 7:40 a.m.

School Dismissal Time is 2:55 p.m.

Tuesday, September 8th - Morning Meeting for All Learners @ 7:50 a.m.