The Week of October 13th

 The Weekly Newsletter

Dear Families,

We are so sorry for the late notice about our field trip to PACK this Tuesday. We were waiting for the field trip to be approved before sending out permission slips and, due to the storms, that did not happen until Wednesday. Please sign and return the slip with your child when they return to school on Tuesday. If your child's form has been misplaced, please use this link to the digital copy to print out and sign. 

P.A.C.K. is a non-profit committed to meeting the basic needs of children in our local community.  They are also committed to inspiring the next generation of volunteers! 

Weekly Math Fact Practice 

Lower Elementary is using a new program for math fact mastery called Morningside Math Facts Fluency. The program focuses on fact families. Each week, students will focus on three fact families. All students are starting on addition and subtraction. The ultimate goal is for students to know which numbers make up a family. We have filled out an example of the weekly expectations. First, students will fill in the fact families, then each day they will complete the appropriate column on the flipside of the sheet for practice. Students will receive their math fact practice on Fridays to take home along with their learning log/work plans. They will practice the math facts at home and be assessed on Friday mornings for one minute. The goals: 1st- 10 correct per minute, 2nd- 15 correct per minute and 3rd-25 correct per minute. 

SEND IN YOUR TOILET PAPER ROLLS!

Please send in toilet paper rolls by Wednesday for a special project!

Family Observations

Again, we are sorry for any inconvenience the rescheduling of some of your observations has caused. If you have to reschedule or if you haven't scheduled your observation yet, please use this link to do so now. Our goal is to provide a loving, respectful, and supportive environment in which children will blossom. Family understanding of Montessori philosophy plays an important role in supporting our educational approach. We would like to invite families to sit in and observe our class during the morning work cycle. If you haven't yet scheduled, please use this link to schedule your observation of our community. We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Observation Expectations

There are clipboards with observation checklists at the entrance of Room 29. Please take one and use it to help guide your observation. Upon entrance to the classroom, please quietly find the observation chair and have a seat. We ask that you stay seated in the observation chair and try not to engage the children in conversation. If a child asks who you are or what you’re doing in the class, a polite “Hello, I’m ____. I’m here to watch you and your friends work.” is appropriate. When you leave, please return the clipboard with the observation checklist and pencil to the basket by the door of Room 29.  We look forward to seeing you! 

    

Book Character Tissue Box Challenge!

 Family Engagement 

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

October 14- No School!

October 15- Field trip to PACK

October 15- Make-Up Photo Day

October 16- School Council Meeting

October 18- Donation Dress Down Day

October 25- Donation Dress Down Day

October 25- PTA Fall Festival

October 26- Family Engagement Gathering

October 28- Book Character Tissue Box Challenge