Monday, December 31, 2018

Weekly Newsletter 
The Week of December 30th



Happy New Year!


Welcome Back!
We hope that your break was full of fun times with family and friends! Thank you so much for all of the thoughtful gifts which were received before the break! Your kindness and generosity is much appreciated and we feel so grateful to have you all in our community.

Math Homework
We will be sending home math practice every Friday to help our students sharpen their skills. Math homework will be handed out every Friday and will be collected the following Friday at school. 

Student Success Expo
SCCPSS would like to invite students and families to the Student Success Expo on January 5th, from 10-3, at the Savannah Mall.


Winter Conferences
We are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child's progress so far. Please use the following link to schedule a conference at a time that works for you and your family.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-winter4

Girls on the Run
This is a fabulous program for girls in grades 3-5. Please check out the flyer by following the link below and sign your 3rd grade girl up as soon as possible. 9 girls have already signed up and there are only 11 slots left!  Scholarships are available, upon request, for students who are on free or reduced lunch.
https://www.ellismontessoripta.org/single-post/2018/12/07/3rd---5th-Grade-Girls-Girls-on-the-Run

Yankee Candle Fundraiser
The Yankee Candle fundraiser ends on January 9th. Please use the following link to order Yankee candles and other items! Remember to use the group  #999971165.
https://www.yankeecandlefundraising.com/home.htm



The Learning Community Wish List (bold items are more pressing)
PETSMART gift cards
Model Magic-all colors
Oil pastels




UPCOMING EVENTS

January 3- Students Return
January 5- Student Success Expo 10am
January 9- Yankee Candle Fundraiser Ends
January 9- PTA Fun Run Pep Rally
January 11- Homework Due
January 15- Open House 6pm
January 16- Winter Conferences Begin
January 18- Homework Due
January 18- PTA Fun Run
January 21-MLK Jr. Day-No School

Saturday, December 15, 2018

Weekly Newsletter 
The Week of December 16th


We will miss you, Allyson!
We said goodbye to our friend, Allyson,
on Friday. She is moving to a new place and will be greatly missed! 





Girls on the Run
This is a fabulous program for girls in grades 3-5. These girls are inspired to be healthy and confident while increasing physical activity and building self-esteem. Please checkout the flyer by following the link below and sign your 3rd grade girl up as soon as possible. There is a 20 girl per school limit. Scholarships are available, upon request, for students who are on free or reduced lunch.
https://www.ellismontessoripta.org/single-post/2018/12/07/3rd---5th-Grade-Girls-Girls-on-the-Run

December Birthday Celebration
We will celebrate December birthdays on Tuesday, December 18. If your child has a December birthday, please send in 25 healthy treats to share with the class. If your student has a timeline or pictures to share with the class, that should be done when we do the "walk around the sun" on your child's birthday.

Habersham House
The children truly enjoyed spending time with our friends at Habersham House. Thank you to the volunteers who donated materials and helped to make cards with the students!





















Yankee Candle Fundraiser
The Yankee Candle fundraiser is still in full swing. Please use the following link to order Yankee candles and other gifts this holiday season. Remember to use the group  #999971165.
https://www.yankeecandlefundraising.com/home.htm



The Learning Community Wish List (bold items are more pressing)
PETSMART gift cards
Model Magic-all colors
Oil pastels




UPCOMING EVENTS


December 18- December Birthday Celebration
December 19- Holiday Sing-A-Long
December 19-$1 Dressdown
December 20-January 2-Winter Break

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Weekly Newsletter 
The Week of December 9th




MAP Testing
Students took the reading assessment last week and will be taking the midyear MAP math assessment on Wednesday, December 12.

Volunteering 
Students are making holiday cards for our friends at the Habersham House this week. If you'd like to come in and help the students with this project, please send us an email.

Habersham House
We will be visiting our friends at the Habersham House this Friday morning. The children are excited to read and sing with the elderly community during this festive time of year.

Yankee Candle Fundraiser
The Yankee Candle fundraiser is still in full swing. Please use the following link to order Yankee candles and other gifts this holiday season. Remember to use the group  #999971165.
https://www.yankeecandlefundraising.com/home.htm


Musical Explorers
We had a wonderful time at the Musical Explorers concert last week! The children sang and danced to music from around the world. 



Festival of Lights


Making Cornbread and Butter




Cultural Work















The Learning Community Wish List (bold items are more pressing)
PETSMART gift cards
Model Magic-all colors
Water colors
Oil pastels




UPCOMING EVENTS



December 12-Math MAP Test
December 14-Field Trip-Habersham House
December 18- December Birthday Celebration
December 19- Holiday Sing-A-Long
December 19-$1 Dressdown
December 20-January 2-Winter Break

The Week of November 17th

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