The Week of November 17th

 Weekly Newsletter

Friendship Stew

Thank you for your generous donations of ingredients to help us prepare this special stew. The preparation will begin on Tuesday, and students will enjoy the stew on Thursday afternoon, so all ingredients should be sent to school by Tuesday. Please note that students who usually bring lunch from home should still do so on Thursday, and those who receive school lunch will continue to do so as well.

Festival of Lights

Our students will be performing at the Festival of Lights on December 12th! This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to showcase their musical talents and spread holiday cheer. We hope you can join us for an evening filled with festive songs and joyful celebrations.

Classroom Wishlist 

As we approach the holiday season, we wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and involvement in our classroom community. Your generosity and kindness mean the world to us!

This year, instead of traditional teacher gifts, we kindly ask that you consider contributing to our classroom wishlist. This will help us provide the best learning environment and resources for your children. You can find our wishlist here: Classroom Wishlist. We appreciate your support and wish you a joyful holiday season!

The Learning Community

Literacy Night this Tuesday at 5:30 PM

We are excited that our classroom will be participating in Literacy Night on November 19th from 5:30-6:30 PM. Thank you to all the students who volunteered! Our community will showcase our Montessori word study materials. We look forward to a successful and engaging Literacy Night!

Angel Tree

Our classroom community has chosen an angel to support, and we are collecting monetary donations to make their holiday season special. We will be collecting donations this week only! We encourage students to donate their own money, as it adds a personal touch and teaches the value of giving.

Thank you for helping us spread joy and kindness this holiday season!

M.E.S.S Holiday Party

At Charles Ellis Montessori Academy, we are dedicated to providing a personalized and differentiated learning experience for every student. Our educators diligently tailor instruction to meet the unique needs of all learners, including those identified as gifted. Through individualized learning plans, advanced and enriching activities, and a supportive classroom environment, we ensure that each student is challenged and inspired to reach their fullest potential. We are committed to fostering a love of learning and helping every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Dates to Remember

November 1-30- Read-A-Thon

November 19- Montessori Literacy Night

November 21- Friendship Stew

November 21- PTA Meeting

November 22- Donation Dress Down $1

November 25-29- Thanksgiving Break

December 6-12- Book Fair

December 7- M.E.S.S. Holiday Party

December 12- Festival of Lights

The Week of November 10

  Weekly Newsletter

As we approach the holiday season, we wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and involvement in our classroom community. Your generosity and kindness mean the world to us!

This year, instead of traditional teacher gifts, we kindly ask that you consider contributing to our classroom wishlist. This will help us provide the best learning environment and resources for your children. You can find our wishlist here: Classroom Wishlist. We appreciate your support and wish you a joyful holiday season!

The Learning Community

Veterans Day-No school November 11

Literacy Night-Calling Volunteers!

We are excited that our classroom will be participating in Literacy Night on November 19th from 5:30-6:30 PM. Our community will showcase our Montessori word study materials, and we would love to have student volunteers to help demonstrate the work they have been doing. If your child is interested in volunteering, please let us know by November 15th. We look forward to a successful and engaging Literacy Night!

Get to know Ms. Amanda! 

PTA Wreath Fundraiser

Order by November 11!

Angel Tree

Ellis Spirit Night at Panera 

M.E.S.S Holiday Party

At Charles Ellis Montessori Academy, we are dedicated to providing a personalized and differentiated learning experience for every student. Our educators diligently tailor instruction to meet the unique needs of all learners, including those identified as gifted. Through individualized learning plans, advanced and enriching activities, and a supportive classroom environment, we ensure that each student is challenged and inspired to reach their fullest potential. We are committed to fostering a love of learning and helping every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Dates to Remember

November 1-30- PTA Read-A-Thon

November 11- No School!

November 12- Meet and Greet w/ Ms. Amanda

November 14- PTA Spirit Night at Panera

November 19- Montessori Literacy Night

November 21- PTA Meeting

November 22- Donation Dress Down $1

November 25-29- Thanksgiving Break

December 7- M.E.S.S. Holiday Party

The Week of November 3rd

 Weekly Newsletter

Tuesday, November 5th is an E-Learning Day.

Freedom Within Limits

As part of our ongoing efforts to support and enrich your child’s educational journey, we would like to share an insightful article titled “Freedom Within Limits: The Art of Balance in Montessori Education” by Heather White.

This article beautifully explores the Montessori philosophy of balancing freedom and structure in the classroom, a core principle that guides our teaching approach. We believe it will provide valuable insights into how we create an environment that fosters independence, responsibility, and a love for learning in your children. We encourage you to read this article and reflect on how these principles can also be applied at home to support your child’s growth and development.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Our Community Ofrenda

Amila in Mexico

Nibbles and Brown Sugar

November 19- Literacy Night

Get to know Ms. Amanda! 

PTA Wreath Fundraiser

Order by November 11!

M.E.S.S Holiday Party

At Charles Ellis Montessori Academy, we are dedicated to providing a personalized and differentiated learning experience for every student. Our educators diligently tailor instruction to meet the unique needs of all learners, including those identified as gifted. Through individualized learning plans, advanced and enriching activities, and a supportive classroom environment, we ensure that each student is challenged and inspired to reach their fullest potential. We are committed to fostering a love of learning and helping every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Dates to Remember

November 1-30- PTA Read-A-Thon

November 5- SCCPSS e-Learning Half Day

November 11- No School!

November 12- Meet and Greet w/ Ms. Amanda

November 14- PTA Spirit Night at Panera

November 19- Montessori Literacy Night

November 21- PTA Meeting

November 25-29- Thanksgiving Break

December 7- M.E.S.S. Holiday Party

The Week of October 27th

  The Weekly Newsletter

Ellis Media Center 

Book Character Tissue Box Challenge

This week, students can decorate (and donate) a tissue box as their favorite book character. Every student who brings a decorated tissue box to the Media Center will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to the book fair in December!

Dia de los Muertos

This week, we encourage each student to bring in a picture of a deceased family member to contribute to our ofrenda (altar).

The ofrenda will serve as a beautiful tribute, allowing us to celebrate the lives and memories of those we cherish. Please ensure that the pictures are labeled with the name of the person and the relationship to your child, as we want to honor each individual appropriately. Thank you!

Weekly Math Fact Practice 

  Students took their first one minute timed test on Friday. If they met the goal, they received new fact families to practice this week. If not, don’t worry—they’ll continue practicing the same three until they do. They are encouraged to beat their score from the previous week. Students will see how much they improve every week! The goals: 1st-10 correct per minute, 2nd-15 correct per minute, and 3rd-25 correct per minute. Below is an  example of the weekly math fact practice expectations at home.

Blue Jays and Cardinals . . . 

in a special lesson with Ms. Rouya,

                                        in the garden,

 

at work, 

and saying goodbye to our friend Amila!

At Charles Ellis Montessori Academy, we are dedicated to providing a personalized and differentiated learning experience for every student. Our educators diligently tailor instruction to meet the unique needs of all learners, including those identified as gifted. Through individualized learning plans, advanced and enriching activities, and a supportive classroom environment, we ensure that each student is challenged and inspired to reach their fullest potential. We are committed to fostering a love of learning and helping every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Dates to Remember

October 28- Book Character Tissue Box Challenge

November 1-30- PTA Read-A-Thon

November 5- SCCPSS e-Learning Half Day

November 11- No School!

November 14- PTA Spirit Night at Panera

November 19- Montessori Literacy Night

November 21- PTA Meeting

November 25-29- Thanksgiving Break

The Week of October 20th

 The Weekly Newsletter

Dia de los Muertos

Last year, our class learned about this tradition and created an altar in our classroom to honor our ancestors. This was such a beautiful and meaningful experience that we'd like to do it again. Next week, we will collect pictures of deceased family and friends to add to the altar. We will begin the celebration on November 1. Please send in photos of your deceased loved one with your student beginning October 28th. 

Weekly Math Fact Practice 

  Students received their math fact practice on Friday along with their learning log/work plans. They will practice the math facts at home and be assessed on Friday mornings for one minute. The goals: 1st- 10 correct per minute, 2nd- 15 correct per minute and 3rd-25 correct per minute. We have filled out an example of the weekly expectations. First, students will fill in the fact families, then each day they will complete the appropriate column on the flipside of the sheet for practice. Students will be tested this Friday morning on the fact families that went home last Friday.

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Fall Festival this Friday!

   Cardinals and Blue Jays Reading 

 Blue Jays and Cardinals at Work and Play

Book Character Tissue Box Challenge!

 Family Engagement 

At Charles Ellis Montessori Academy, we are dedicated to providing a personalized and differentiated learning experience for every student. Our educators diligently tailor instruction to meet the unique needs of all learners, including those identified as gifted. Through individualized learning plans, advanced and enriching activities, and a supportive classroom environment, we ensure that each student is challenged and inspired to reach their fullest potential. We are committed to fostering a love of learning and helping every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Dates to Remember

October 25- Donation Dress Down Day

October 25- PTA Fall Festival

October 26- Family Engagement Gathering

October 28- Book Character Tissue Box Challenge

November 1-30- PTA Read-A-Thon

November 5- SCCPSS e-Learning Half Day

November 11- No School!

November 14- PTA Spirit Night at Panera

November 19- Montessori Literacy Night

November 21- PTA Meeting

November 25-29- Thanksgiving Break