Town Center Principal Newsletter
August 18, 2023
October 13, 2023
Homecoming Parade
We wanted to send a big thank you to our families that were able to celebrate with us at the CHS Homecoming Parade Wednesday evening. We had several families that were able to walk the parade route with us and many that cheered us on along the route. We also want to give a big shoutout to Mr. Walther who was able to get a float decorated and ready for the parade and Mr. Feuerbacher for driving our float.
TCE Color Run Updates
Town Center Color Run - October 20th 5:30-7:00 PM - A Note From PTO
Our Color Run is just a week away! Our Color Run is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Funds raised will pay for the classroom grants we fund in November, field trip buses, Field Day, and Teacher Appreciation Week.
A few things to remember:
- The fundraiser runs through October 20th. Parents and families can donate online and/or register to join their child for the Color Run by clicking here.
- Every TCE student will receive a free Color Run shirt and be able to participate in the run on October 20th at no cost.
- Classes are working to earn prizes as a group! The more the class raises, the more rewards the class enjoys together! You can donate online at www.towncenterpto.org or send cash or check (payable to TCE PTO) in an envelope with your child's grade and teacher. Make sure to send out the donation link to grandparents and anyone that would like to donate.
- The top two earners in each grade will be recognized and get to start their grade's run first.
- Today is the last day that pizza can be preordered here. Drinks and frozen treats can be purchased at the run.
If you have any questions, you can email Heather Thurgood at president@towncenterpto.org.
Red Ribbon Week
The 2023 Red Ribbon Week Theme is "Be Kind to your Mind. Live Drug Free.™" We use this week to celebrate making healthy choices, and we hope to have you and your family join us for Red Ribbon Week celebrations.
In addition to the optional dress-up days below, our school will host a Healthy Choices Parade on Friday, October 27th at 8:00 a.m. Parents are welcome to come and cheer on our learners along the parade route. Our learners will walk out the front of the school, cross the crosswalk near the Cozby Library, and then cross back to TCE near the side parking loop. We encourage both parents and learners to wear red that day.
Reminders
Book Character Pumpkin Extravaganza
A Note from Mrs. Mancuso
It's that time of year! Fall leaves, cool air (I hope), and PUMPKINS! The TCE Library presents the Book Character Pumpkin Extravaganza! Your child or family can decorate a pumpkin as a book character. Please NO CARVED pumpkins. You may decorate, paint, glue, etc a real or fake pumpkin to look like a character from a book. Please include a paper or index card with your child's name, class, character's name and book title. Pumpkins may be dropped off in the library anytime through October 27th and will be sent home October 30th. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Mancuso at kmancuso@coppellisd.com
Thanksgiving Baskets - A Note from Nurse Crenshaw
St. Ann’s Catholic Parish is once again sponsoring Thanksgiving basket deliveries (or a pickup option at St. Ann’s Church if you prefer). This program provides families in need with a complete Thanksgiving dinner for the entire family. The baskets will be delivered to your home the weekend before Thanksgiving, so it is important that an adult representing the family be at the home between the hours of Noon and 4PM on Sunday November 19th, 2023. The deadline to sign up for a basket is October 20th, 2023.
Please completely fill out the following form by clicking this link: 2023 St. Ann's Thanksgiving Baskets. You may contact Nurse Crenshaw with any questions at kcrenshaw@coppellisd.com or 214-496-7816.
Library Volunteers
Background Checks
We ask that all families complete a volunteer background check. They do not carry over from year to year. Since the background checks take time to process, we ask that everyone complete one in case any type of volunteering opportunity (class field trip, Dads Club, Room parent, class volunteer, field day, etc.) arises during the year that you are interested in. Please click on the link below to complete.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 16th
PTO Meeting - TCE Library- 6:00-7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 18th
Parent Book Study Led By Ms. Matlock - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 20th
Town Center Color Run - 5:30-7:00 PM
Monday, October 23rd
CISD Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. at the CISD Administration Building
Tuesday, October 24th
CISD State of the District Showcase - Coppell High School Commons Area - 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 25th
Parent Book Study Led By Ms. Matlock - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 26th
Third Grade Music Program - 6:00 p.m. - TCE Cafeteria
Friday, October 27th
TCE Red Ribbon Parade 8:00 a.m.
Jack-O-Lantern Jog During Specials - Parent may attend to cheer on their learners.
CISD Community Tailgate - 5:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at go.coppellisd.com/23TailgateMeal