The Weekly Newsletter
3rd Year Students
Narrative Post-Assessment
There will be no open meeting lessons for 1st and 2nd year students on Thursday due to the 3rd grade writing assessment. 3rd grade students will need to stay on the morning meeting Zoom at 8:45 and complete the narrative post-writing assessment on Google Classroom Writing Scrimmage.
Can't Connect to a Zoom Meeting? Device Running Slow?
Clear the browser cache/cookies on a regular basis (or anytime you have connection issues) to keep your device running smoothly: Instructions for Clearing Cache/Cookies from Chrome Browser- Important: On step 3, change the time range to "All Time" instead of the "Last Hour" which is the default setting if you are clearing the cache for the first time.
Restarting the Device: Sometimes a device needs a restart if it isn't working as it should. To do this properly, close all apps/windows/tabs and press the "Refresh" button (Circular Arrow--Top Row, fourth button from the left) and the "Power" button at the same time. The device will turn off and automatically restart.
Shut down the device properly: We have noticed that many students just close the screen of their device to shut it down. Please get them in the habit of closing all apps/windows/tabs and holding the "Power" button down until they can select "Power Off."
Your child is expected to complete lessons and practice on i-Ready 3 times a week! Students will be assessed on the skills they are practicing on i-Ready, so it is important that they are well acquainted with the program.
All students are expected to read with Amira 3 times a week!
Charles Ellis Night at Savannah Bananas
When: Friday, May 28th, 2021
What: Savannah Bananas game admission with unlimited hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, popcorn, cookies, soda, and water
How Much: $18 (Kids 3 and Under are free!)
Join the fun as the Savannah Bananas take on the Lexington County Blowfish! Order your all-inclusive tickets online and pick up at the game.
Gates open at 5:30pm and the game starts at 7pm.
A portion of each ticket sold at the link below will be donated to the Ellis PTA. Tickets are limited, so order today!
Order your tickets here: https://ellispta.memberhub.store/store
Hybrid (Cohorts A&B) Student Plan
Virtual Days (when students are at home)
Zoom Meetings (Morning Meeting, Open Meeting, Explorations, etc.)
iReady-Math
iReady-Reading
Amira
Journaling (submit on itsLearning)
Cultural (submit on itsLearning)
In-Person Days
*Nothing will be submitted on itsLearning with the exception of Cultural. Ms. Jazmin will check work at school.*
Zoom Meetings (Morning Meeting, Open Meeting, Explorations, etc.)
Journal
Math
Reading
Writing Assignments
Cultural
Penmanship
*Cultural work may be brought back and forth from home to school to be worked on in both places.*
All students have Explorations 10:20-11:05 daily.
Blue Jays
Monday- Music
Tuesday-PE
Wednesday-Tech/STEAM
Thursday-Spanish
Friday-Art
Cardinals
Monday-PE
Tuesday-Tech/STEAM
Wednesday-Spanish
Thursday-Art
Friday-Music
Office Hours 7-7:30am Daily
For family members who have any questions or concerns, we offer office hours from 1-1:30. Please join our Zoom using the morning meeting link. That link never changes, so if you or your child ever need to meet with us, the morning meeting link should be used.
GMAS Practice for 3rd Years
Third Year Students! In preparation for GMAS, Georgia Milestones Assessment System, we ask that you visit this link every week to familiarize yourself with the online tools that will be available to you when you are taking your End of Grade GMAS test this year. Watch this video I created that shows you how to get where you need to be!
https://www.loom.com/share/f29cf4be6563400a820fa302a741bbac
This is the link to practice the GMAS tools: http://gaexperienceonline.com
Open Meetings
All students are expected to attend open meetings after morning meetings for lessons.
Open Meeting Schedule
8:45-9:05 First Year Students
9:05-9:25 Second Year students
9:25-9:45 Third Year Students
Dates to Remember
March 22-23- Cohort A In-Person Instructional Days
March 24-26- Cohort B In-Person Instructional Days
March 24- Virtual Kindergarten Orientation
March 26- Choice Program Registration Window Closes
March 29-April 2- Spring Break!
April 5- School Council Meeting
