The Week of September 1st

  Cardinals and Blue Jays are reading!

 In the Classroom

We have continued having conversations and reading about the beginning of the Universe. Students shared their questions and observations. Some students have decided to research Greek Mythology. Students will be working on Laws of the Universe experiments in the upcoming weeks. They continue to have math and reading lessons and complete follow up work, as well.

Science and Social Studies Weekly Readers

Your child will be bringing home two large packets of Social Studies and Science Weekly Readers that will last the entire school year. The district has provided these resources for all schools, but it is difficult to integrate regular usage of this resource into the Montessori environment. These offer a wonderful opportunity for you to sit with your child and do nonfiction reading and activities with them. We do encourage that you work with your child on these regularly, but we are not collecting them or checking for completion. 

Student Work Logs

This week, we will send home student work logs on Friday. This is a log of the work students completed during the week. Students are expected to have conversations with their grownups about the work they've chosen and completed. Please sign and return the log every Monday. 

Morning Recess

We will also start morning recess this Wednesday. All students are expected to complete journaling and 2 more works during the morning work period. If they do not meet the expectation, they will complete what needs to be done before going out for second recess. 

Tuesday Library

Students had their library orientation with Ms. Lisa in the Media Center. They will go to the library every Tuesday to borrow and return books.

Classroom Visit

Thank you to Sayari's father, Kwame Nyong'o, for sharing his book, The Yummiest Githeri, with our class! Students were interested in making the recipe at home. Below is a picture of the Yummiest Githeri recipe from the book.

Our Community at Work

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

September 2- No School Labor Day

September 20- International Day of Peace

September 23- Field Trip

September 25- Spirit Night at Chipotle 4PM

September 27- Donation Dress Down $1

October 15- Make-up Picture Day

The Week of August 25th

This is a wonderful article for families who are interested in reading about incorporating practical life activities at home. 

A PTA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 28th, at 6pm in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR). You can enter via the door on Battey St. Pizza will be provided and there will be raffle prize drawings for those who have joined the PTA.

The PTA is a vital part of our school community. Anyone (grandparents, community members, etc.) who wants to support our students, staff, and school is encouraged to join the PTA.

Membership must be renewed yearly at this link. It only costs $7 to join.

If you are interested in becoming the lead on a PTA committee, contact one of our PTA co-presidents Lacey Wyland (lswyland14@gmail.com) or Diana McGaw (dianagurley@gmail.com).

  Student Device Loan Forms

Thank you to all the families who have filled out a student device loan form for their child! Every student will get a device that stays at school. If you haven't done so already, please fill out the "Student Device Loan Form" in PowerSchool as soon as possible.

Go to: 

• SCCPSS.com
• Families Tab 
• Student and Parent Tools 
• PowerSchool Parent Access 
• New parents can sign up and/or recover a previous account if you forgot your password within minutes.

Our Community at Work

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

August 29 - Donation Dress Down $1

August 30- SCCPSS e-Learning Half Day

August 31- Family Protection Plan (FPP) Deadline

September 2- No School Labor Day

The Week of August 18th

Picture Day is Wednesday

This is a FREE dress up day.

Blue Jays and Cardinals are Reading!

The "100 Ways to Raise a Reader" reading log went home last Tuesday. Your student should try to check off as many different ways to read as possible. Please email us pictures of your student reading and we will share them with the class and post them in this newsletter!

iReady Testing

Last Friday students took the math iReady assessment. The reading portion of the assessment will be taken this Friday, August 23rd.

Online Forms

Student Device Loan Forms

Every student will get a device that stays at school. Before your student receives their device the "Student Device Loan Form" needs to be filled out. If you haven't done so already, please fill out the "Student Device Loan Form" in PowerSchool as soon as possible.

Go to: 

• SCCPSS.com
• Families Tab 
• Student and Parent Tools 
• PowerSchool Parent Access 
• New parents can sign up and/or recover a previous account if you forgot your password within minutes.

Dates to Remember

August 21- Picture Day

August 23- iReady Reading Assessment

August 29 - Donation Dress Down $1

August 30- SCCPSS e-Learning Half Day

August 31- Family Protection Plan (FPP) Deadline

September 2- No School Labor Day

The Week of August 11th

The First Great Lesson

The community experienced Montessori's First Great Lesson on Friday!  

Homework

Homework will begin this Tuesday. It will be in your child's take home folder every week on Tuesday. Traditionally, homework is not given in the Montessori community, but we are sending it so your child has the option to practice reading and math skills outside the classroom. We will not be collecting homework, but your child should bring in anything that you/they do not understand so we can help. Eventually, but not this week, all children will receive math fact practice (+ーx÷) and will be tested on their math facts weekly in school. Students should also be reading nightly! 

Reading Logs 

"100 Ways to Raise a Reader" reading logs will go home on Tuesday, as well. Your student should try to check off as many different ways to read as possible. Please email us pictures of your student reading and we will share them with the class and post them in the newsletter. In the past, children read recipes and made delicious food. Others listened to podcasts, made shopping lists, and read to their siblings and pets! 

Online Forms

Student Device Loan Forms

Every student will get a device that stays at school. Before your student receives their device the "Student Device Loan Form" needs to be filled out. If you haven't done so already, please fill out the "Student Device Loan Form" in PowerSchool as soon as possible.

Go to: 

• SCCPSS.com
• Families Tab 
• Student and Parent Tools 
• PowerSchool Parent Access 
• New parents can sign up and/or recover a previous account if you forgot your password within minutes.

Explorations

This year, the children will be traveling to explorations on Tuesday mornings.  Be sure to send your child to school in shoes that will work well for them in P.E.  For those new to the school, the children have art, music, PE, Spanish, Technology, and Engineering with the exploration teachers in one morning each week.

Dates to Remember

August 5- Half Day

August 6 & 7- No School

August 14- School Council Meeting

August 21- Picture Day

August 29 - Donation Dress Down $1

August 30- SCCPSS e-Learning Half Day

August 31- Family Protection Plan (FPP) Deadline

September 2- No School Labor Day

The Week of August 4th

 The Learning Community Newsletter 

Families,

We had a wonderful first two days of school! Students have been making new friends, working with Montessori materials, learning new procedures, and completing practical life jobs. 

Severe Weather Closure

We will have early dismissal at 12:15 tomorrow, August 4. School will be closed Tuesday, August 6th and Wednesday, August 7th. There will be no required remote learning during this time.

The First Great Lesson

Children will receive Montessori's First Great Lesson this week! The First Great Lesson is usually shared close to the first day of each school year in elementary. It's designed to give students a sense of their place in the Universe by learning about the stars, the Sun, the planets, how Earth was formed, states of matter, particle behavior, and much more.

Online Forms

Families can access student attendance and submit absence notes and fill out beginning of the year forms with PowerSchool at sccpss.com.

Go to: 

• SCCPSS.com
• Families Tab 
• Student and Parent Tools 
• PowerSchool Parent Access 
• New parents can sign up and/or recover a previous account if you forgot your password within minutes.

Explorations

This year, the children will be traveling to explorations on Tuesday mornings.  Be sure to send your child to school in shoes that will work well for them in P.E.  For those new to the school, the children have art, music, PE, Spanish, Technology, and Engineering with the exploration teachers in one morning each week.

Dates to Remember

August 5- Half Day

August 6 & 7- No School

August 14- School Council Meeting

August 21- Picture Day

August 30- SCCPSS e-Learning Half Day

August 31- Family Protection Plan (FPP) Deadline

September 2- No School Labor Day