The Week of January 29th

 The Blue Jays Weekly Newsletter

Valentines Project

Class List

Celeste 

Esther 

Remy 

Ny’Saunte’ 

Evan

Emma 

Lucas

Alice 

Sophia 

Amelia 

Lennon 

E’mon 

Maisie 

Dorian 

August

London 

Leila 

Addison 

Aisia 

Joah 

London 

Grayson  

Noah 

Delilah

Winter Conferences 

Winter conferences begin this week. We are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child's progress so far this year. Please use this link to schedule your conference with us.

Beacon Volunteer Program

We are looking for volunteers to come in and work with students weekly. Are you interested in working with our class? All volunteers MUST be approved through the SCCPSS Beacon Volunteer Program. If you are interested in being a volunteer at Ellis, visit the SCCPSS Beacon webpage to apply.

Snack

Our third year students are making the shopping list for snack each week. They are using coupons and finding organic items to be purchased within the $30 weekly budget. If you have a third year student, talk to them about this weekly assignment. If you'd like to volunteer to have your family go to Kroger and purchase the weekly snack items please let me know via Remind or email. 

Homework

The lower elementary classes have the following homework expectations:

Read for 20 minutes each night, either independently or with family members.

If you have access to technology at home, your child can follow their i-Ready learning path.

Math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication or division) 

It is very important that all families sign up for our community Remind!  Please text @ac3c9 to number 81010 or if you are having trouble with 81010 try texting @ac3c9 to 971-239-4842  (Please sign up!)

Dates to Remember

February 14- Valentine Exchange

February 17- E-Learning Half Day

February 20- Staff Planning-No School

February 24- Donation Dress Down

The Week of January 22rd

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Donation Dress Down- $1

This Friday we will have a donation dress down to raise funds for the the Red Cross Dollars for Disasters.

Fort Pulaski Field Trip 

Our field trip to Fort Pulaski was one to remember! The community learned about what life was like for soldiers living at the fort during the 1800s. Students made candles, played music, carded wool and ate cornbread!

Snack

Our third year students are making the shopping list for snack each week. They are using coupons and finding organic items to be purchased within the $30 weekly budget. If you have a third year student, talk to them about this weekly assignment. If you'd like to volunteer to have your family go to Kroger and purchase the weekly snack items please let me know via Remind or email. 

Homework

The lower elementary classes have the following homework expectations:

Read for 20 minutes each night, either independently or with family members.

If you have access to technology at home, your child can follow their i-Ready learning path.

Math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication or division) 

It is very important that all families sign up for our community Remind!  Please text @ac3c9 to number 81010 or if you are having trouble with 81010 try texting @ac3c9 to 971-239-4842  (Please sign up!)

Dates to Remember

January 26- PTA Meeting

January 27- Donation Dress Down

February 14- Valentine Exchange

February 17- E-Learning Day

February 20- Staff Planning-No School

The Week of January 15

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Martin Luther King JR Day 

We hope you all enjoyed celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King JR. on this beautiful day in Savannah. 

Fort Pulaski Field Trip $5

Our class is headed to Fort Pulaski on Thursday. Students will step back in time and take part in activities that illustrate what life was like for people during the construction and occupation of Fort Pulaski. Students will discover how energy, fire, and heat played an important role in the 1800’s and in the lives of the people during that time period.  If you haven't already, please sign and return the field trip form. The cost of this trip is five dollars per student.  Permission slips and $5 due ASAP. Thank you.

Parent Engagement

Please plan to meet other families and teachers in the Charles Ellis Media Center this Saturday, January 21.

Snack

Our third year students are making the shopping list for snack each week. They are using coupons and finding organic items to be purchased within the $30 weekly budget. If you have a third year student, talk to them about this weekly assignment. If you'd like to volunteer to have your family go to Kroger and purchase the weekly snack items please let me know via Remind or email. 

Homework

The lower elementary classes have the following homework expectations:

Read for 20 minutes each night, either independently or with family members.

If you have access to technology at home, your child can follow their i-Ready learning path.

Math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication or division) 

It is very important that all families sign up for our community Remind!  Please text @ac3c9 to number 81010 or if you are having trouble with 81010 try texting @ac3c9 to 971-239-4842  (Please sign up!)

Dates to Remember

January 16- MLK Day- No School

January 19- Field Trip Fort Pulaski

January 21- Parent Engagement

January 26- PTA Meeting

January 27- Donation Dress Down

The Week of January 8

  The Blue Jays Weekly Newsletter

 Welcome Back and Happy New Year!

We are so happy to be back at school and are looking forward to a fantastic second semester! Thank you to all of the families who donated to our class before the break. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and we are able to function comfortably in our environment because of you!

Fort Pulaski Field Trip -$5

Our class will be headed to Fort Pulaski on January 19. Please sign and return field trip forms when they go home this week. The cost of this trip is five dollars per student. Please use the cash app (directions below) or send in five dollars with the signed permission slip. Permission slips and $5 due by January 13. sccpss.schoolcashonline.com

Snack

Our third year students are making the shopping list for snack each week. They are using coupons and finding organic items to be purchased within the $30 weekly budget. If you have a third year student, talk to them about this weekly assignment. If you'd like to volunteer to have your family go to Kroger and purchase the weekly snack items please let me know via Remind or email. 

Homework

The lower elementary classes have the following homework expectations:

Read for 20 minutes each night, either independently or with family members.

If you have access to technology at home, your child can follow their i-Ready learning path.

Math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication or division) 

It is very important that all families sign up for our community Remind!  Please text @ac3c9 to number 81010 or if you are having trouble with 81010 try texting @ac3c9 to 971-239-4842  (Please sign up!)

Dates to Remember

January 16- MLK Day- No School

January 19- Field Trip Fort Pulaski

January 26- PTA Meeting

January 27- Donation Dress Down