Wrapping Up the 2018-2019 School Year. . .

TCE Families,

I have a few updates I wanted to share with you as we make our way to the end of the 2017-2018. 

We are excited to share our new principal has been named for TCE!  

Jennifer Martin

Here is a message from Ms. Martin:

Dear Town Center Elementary Families,

My name is Jennifer Martin, and I am excited to introduce myself as the new principal of Town Center Elementary School. I am honored to have been selected for this role at a school that already holds a very special place in my heart.

As an educator, I am passionate about identifying and meeting the needs of all learners by supporting and challenging them in their learning. After receiving my bachelor’s degree and Masters of Gifted Education from Hardin Simmons University, I began the first six years of my teaching career in Abilene ISD as a kindergarten and fourth grade educator. I then moved back to the Dallas area and was fortunate to join the TCE family for the next ten years as a fourth and fifth grade educator. Most recently, I have served the learners and families of Austin Elementary in Coppell for the past two years.

I look forward to beginning my new role at Town Center. I cannot wait to get to know all of the wonderful TCE learners and families and reconnect with familiar faces. Town Center has a strong history of innovative teaching and educators that are passionate about meeting the needs of every learner, and I look forward to continuing this tradition. My various experiences in Coppell ISD have shaped me as an educator and leader, and I am honored to be returning home to serve the wonderful learners, staff, and families of Town Center.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Martin

jmartin@coppellisd.com

We have a few more changes at this time as we go into the summer for individuals I would like to celebrate.

Kelly Spears our counselor is going to be transitioning to a new role with Coppell ISD as a Crisis Counselor.  She will be at CHS9, but will also still be working with our elementary campuses throughout the year for social emotional needs.  We are excited for her to have this opportunity in her career and can't wait to see how she is able to continue supporting learners throughout the district!

Tina Berumen our library media specialist has been the team lead for the district and is going to be transitioning to give even more support this next year.  She will be housed out of New Tech, but will be working closely with all campuses across the district to support our libraries and library media specialists in future goals for our learners!  We are so please that she will be impacting even more learners throughout CISD!

Kasey Kemp one of our 5th grade educators is going to have a leadership opportunity in being one of the digital learning coaches for the district.  She will be transitioning to this role going into this summer and we are so happy for her to have this opportunity to help campuses within the district on goals for digital learning!  

Lisa Hansen our ESL facilitator will be transitioning to Lakeside Elementary this next year as she continues to be a district support for our English Language Learners.  She has been a wonderful support to our campus and will be greatly missed, but we are excited for her to continue supporting learners throughout the district in this leadership role!

Candace Coffee our Gifted and Talented Specialist will be leaving this year, as her family has the opportunity to relocate to Farmersville.  This will allow her to be closer to family and while we are truly sad to lose her from our campus, we are happy for her to get this opportunity and know she will do amazing things for kids in another district!  

Dianne Johnston one of our Special Education educators is going to be retiring this year.  She has been an amazing support to learners, educators and our staff this year and in past years at TCE.  She also has served many other campuses within the district during her years of teaching.  She will truly be missed!  

Katie Tonemah one of our 2nd grade educators is having the opportunity to pursue her love for Special Education, as she will transition into the position of Special Education Educator at TCE this next year!  We are so excited for her to step into this intervention role and she is going to be amazing in supporting more of our learners K-5.  

TCE Senior Graduation Party

We will be hosting a graduation party for all of our past TCE Texans who are in 12th grade and graduating from CHS or New Tech this year!  Please see the invite below and share with any families you may know with high school seniors!

Field Day

We will have a pirate filled day full of lots of fun this Friday, May 18th! We can't wait to enjoy the day in stations around the school and at the park/pool.  
1.  Please make sure you have filled out the field day permission sheet.  
2.  Also, if you are planning on volunteering, you will need to make sure you have the background check completed and then check in at the front office on Friday.  

3.  Everyone is bringing sack lunches for field day, so please make sure you have one packed or have filled out the form to buy a sack lunch at school in our cafeteria.  

5th Grade Talent Show

Our 5th graders will have their Talent Show on Thursday, May 24th and Friday, May 25th.  They perform for K-2 on the 1st day and then 3rd-5th on the 2nd.  Parents may attend either day!
  

TCE 5th Grade Graduation

Our 5th grade Graduation will be held on Tuesday, May 29th at 1:00pm in the gym.  There will be a short reception following in the cafeteria.  Also, don't forget the Last Day Walk which will happen on May 31st at the end of the school day, 12:00pm if you want to get lined up and ready!

Last Day of School and 

Final Spirit Rally
Our final spirit rally will be on Friday, May 31st at 8:30am.  We will have some fun songs/dances for our kiddos and our TCE staff will get to show off their skills as well!  Also, we will have Jennifer Martin, our new principal, at the rally to say hello to our TCE Texans! We will also work out a time in which our families will have the opportunity to meet and visit with Ms. Martin before the 2018-2019 school year starts!