The Week of April 9th

 The Blue Jays Weekly Newsletter

Welcome Back, Blue Jays! Here are some photos from the classroom, including a Reader's Theater production of Annie Oakley.

GMAS Testing begins on April 18 for older Charles Ellis students. Our 3rd grade students will begin testing April 26. Ellis will be closed to visitors while these assessments are administered. Below, you will find the schedule for 3rd grade students. 1st and 2nd year students do not take GMAS.

April 26- 3rd Grade GMAS-ELA Section 1

April 27 -3rd Grade GMAS-ELA Sections 2&3

April 28- ELA Makeup Day

May 2- 3rd Grade GMAS- Math Section 1

May 3- 3rd Grade GMAS- Math Section 2

May 4- Math Makeup Day

3rd grade families, if you are interested in helping your child prepare for GMAS, please take a look at the following resources:

Lumoslearning.com- ELA & Math practice tests and sample questions

http://gaexperienceonline.com/ - for students to experience the functionality of the online features of GMAS

GaDOE  - this page has been recently updated with many new resources for families, teachers and students.

Wish List

Paper Towels

Timothy Hay

PetSmart Gift Cards

$30 Kroger Gift Cards

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

April 10- Welcome Back!

April 20- PTA Meeting

April 26- 3rd Grade GMAS-ELA Section 1

April 27 -3rd Grade GMAS-ELA Sections 2&3

April 28- Makeup Day

May 2- 3rd Grade GMAS- Math Section 1

May 3- 3rd Grade GMAS- Math Section 2

May 4- Makeup Day