Town Center Parent Newsletter

Friday, February 5th

Thank You to Our Kindergarten Families!

We wanted to send out a big thank you to our kindergarten parents for providing snacks for our last faculty meeting. We had the cutest popcorn bar and beverages. It was delicious and a fun end to the day for the staff. We appreciate you! Thank you also to our PTO Hospitality Committee for helping to coordinate all the snack donations.

A Note from Nurse Crenshaw- For Remote Kinder, 1st, 3rd, and 5th Grades Only

Vision and Hearing Screenings

Parents of all Kinder, First, Third, and Fifth Remote Learners,

Compliance with Texas Health and Safety code requirements: vision, hearing, and spinal screenings will be provided to all in-person and virtual students.

Schools will follow state guidelines for all students, both in-person and online, to obtain vision, hearing, and spinal screenings.

(Spinal screening is for 5th-grade girls only. Click Here for more information on the spinal screening.)

In lieu of the screening(s) provided by the school:

1. Parents or guardians may provide screening record signed by a licensed professional-current record from March 2020 forward

2. Parents or guardians may provide a signed statement that the vision, hearing, or spinal screening conflicts with the tenets and practices of a church or religious denomination

3. Parents or guardians may choose to not have their child participate in school vision, hearing, and/or spinal screenings due to personal/COVID related reasons for the 20-21 school year. Parents must provide a written letter stating that they are declining the screenings for their child.

Letters can be sent to Nurse Crenshaw, kcrenshaw@coppellisd.com

Screening Dates (all times are "come and go" 9:00 am-11:00 am and 1:00 pm-2:00 pm)

· 5th grade -February 8th

· 3rd grade- February 9th

· 1st grade- February 10th

· Kinder-February 11th

Screenings will be first come, first serve on the date and time specified above for your grade level (siblings can come at the same time). When you arrive at the school, please come to the front loop and wait in your vehicle. I will come out to your car and bring your learner inside, conduct the screening, and return them to your vehicle. The actual screening takes less than five minutes. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thank you,

Nurse Crenshaw

214-496-7816

kcrenshaw@coppellisd.com

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Reminder- Today is the Last Day to Sign-Up

We are excited about our upcoming Town Center Parent Book Study! Based on feedback from our interest survey, we have selected the dates and times below to meet. All of our meetings will be via Zoom. The book, Teach Your Children Well: Why Values and Coping Skills Matter More Than Grades, Trophies, and Fat Envelopes, will be provided for you at no cost. It will also be yours to keep! See below for a blurb about the book and author.

If you are not available for each date below, do not worry! We will have an online option for the meeting dates that you are not able to join us. This will allow you to keep up with our book study and still be a part of the discussion. We are excited about the opportunity to bring TCE parents together for a time of learning, not only from the book but also from each other.

**Registration is open through Friday, February 5th in order to provide time for us to organize materials. At that time we will send all registrants a welcome letter with additional information about materials. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Tuesday, February 16th, 6:00-7:00 PM

Monday, March 1st, 6:00-7:00 PM

Monday, March 22nd, 6:00-7:00 PM

Tuesday, March 30th, 6:00-7:00 PM

Tuesday, April 13th, 6:00-7:00 PM

Our Book Club Book:

Teach Your Children Well - Why Values and Coping Skills Matter More Than Grades, Trophies, or "Fat Envelopes"

Psychologist Madeline Levine brings together cutting-edge research and thirty years of clinical experience to explode once and for all the myth that good grades, high test scores, and college acceptances should define the parenting endgame. This book clarifies some of the core values and choices that are most likely to lead to authentic success.

Click Here to Sign-Up For the Book Club

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A Note from P.E.

Next week, we kickoff our Kids Heart Challenge with the American Heart Association, and we'd love your help!

Next week students will learn all about this year’s heart heroes and will go on a special Mission to help Agent KHC fight heart disease and stroke. If your student is learning virtually or if you would like to preview the fun, CLICK HERE to watch the TOP-SECRET spy-themed video!

If your student is learning on campus they will be receiving a KHC envelope with information. You can also access the envelope virtually by clicking here: KHC Envelope

This year, our goal is to continue to fight heart disease and stroke. You can help us and get started today by registering for FREE on the Kids Heart Challenge page OR by downloading the Kids Heart Challenge app, searching for our school, and registering from there. We understand that not every family may be able to donate this year, however, every student will benefit from learning how and why to take care of their hearts through the heart-healthy curriculum in PE. Families will also have FREE access to the Kids Heart Challenge App/Website which includes a Family Fitness Tracker, heart-healthy recipe guides, educational games, and more! Plus, any student that registers on the website and takes a healthy challenge will automatically receive this year’s Kids Heart Challenge bracelet.

Each week will have a voluntary "mission" for the kids. The first mission for next week is to complete Finn’s Mission on the KHC App or KHC Website and by Monday, Feb. 8th at 7 a.m. to be entered in the drawing for a mystery prize! By completing Finn’s Mission your student will learn all about how to save lives with Hands-Only CPR and learn how to recognize heart attack warning signs.

Reminder: Yearbook Ads Are Now Available for Purchase - A Note from PTO

Make this year's school yearbook even more special for your son or daughter. A yearbook personal ad is a loving tribute to your child, personalized with your own sentimental message and a cherished photo, or photo collage. This year we are offering the following personalized ad options:

Full page $85
½ page $55
¼ page $30

If you have already purchased a yearbook, simply return to Lifetouch and purchase your ad. It is that simple! We can’t wait to see all the beautiful tributes to our Town Center kids this year.

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Reminder: February Class Parties Rescheduled

Our campus has made the decision to move our second party of the year to May instead of the usual February Valentine's Day Party. While our staff will still do some type of activity for the holiday, we will not have our usual full party or exchange paper valentines. We look forward to planning the end of the year party with our room moms.

Reminder: A Note from Our Counselor

During the month of February, our counselor will teach all learners about personal safety using the "Play it Safe" program. "Play it Safe" is a child abuse awareness and prevention program for children. It teaches children to protect themselves by recognizing, reacting to, and reporting potentially dangerous situations, including unsafe and confusing touches.

For more information, please visit the "Play it Safe" website: https://playitsafe.org/index.php. All curriculum materials are available for your viewing during the month of January. Also, feel free to contact me at kmatlock@coppellisd.com if you have any questions.

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Reminder: Town Center Yearbooks

Our 2020-2021 Town Center Yearbook is now available for purchase. The cost is $25, and they will arrive in the spring. Click here to place your order. **Please note that the yearbook cost Is NOT INCLUDED in the TCE Trail Pass.

Coppell ISD Return to School Guidelines Page

Coppell ISD Volunteer Background Check

We ask that all parents fill out a background check each year in case they choose to volunteer with us at some point.