The Week of February 23rd

  Weekly Newsletter

Thanks for all your support in making this Boosterthon Fundraiser the BEST EVER!

Boosterthon Fundraiser Prizes!

Brain Break!- Any Day You Choose

 Snack Votes!- Monday

No Homework!- Tuesday

Wear PJs & Crazy Hair!- Wednesday

Extra Recess!-Thursday

Watch a Movie and Bring a Stuffy!-Friday

Donation Dress Down- Friday

All donations will support the Savannah Children's Theater. In celebration of International Montessori Education Week, your student is encouraged to dress like a Montessori material.  

Family Engagement- This Saturday

Culture Fest

Culture is more than nationality or ancestry—it’s the traditions, values, and experiences that shape who we are.

At the 2025 Culture Fest, we invite our Ellis families to share their unique cultural heritage. The goal is to help children appreciate diversity while taking pride in their own culture — whether shaped by family traditions, fashion, food, music, sports, nature, or community connections.

You can contribute in many ways: set up a learning station, display family artifacts, wear cultural attire, or come as you are to celebrate with us. We’ll provide tables, chairs, and tents — just let us know what you need!

We need your help to make this a meaningful and joyful celebration for our children and community.

Sign up to volunteer or participate Here.

Fill out a short survey HERE.

 Contact Wanzilu at s.nzilu@gmail.com if you would like to help or have any questions.

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

February 27- PTA Zoom Meeting

February 28- Donation Dress Down $1

March 1- Family Engagement

March 5- Field Trip

March 7- PTA Culture Fest

March 14- Staff Planning Day-No School!

March 15- Deadline to Order a Yearbook

March 17- St. Patrick's Day- No School!

The Week of February 16th

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Boosterthon Fundraiser!

Here’s how your family can make a big difference by supporting our school through this fundraiser:

 

1. SIGN UP on MyBooster.com today. 

2. SHARE with 5 family/friends using the SHARE tools on MyBooster.com. (Facebook, text message, or email) 

3. GIVE a donation if you are able to.

Once we get half of the school to register on mybooster.com EVERYONE will earn DJ recess, that means Bailey Bowers will come out to recess with music and games all day long!

We are competing with each other and other classes to see who can raise the most money! In the Learning Community, 2nd grade students are in the lead with $35 per student raised! 3rd grade students have raised $2 per student and 1st graders have raised $0 per student. Below is our weekend challenge!

Field Trip Permission Slips

All field trip permission slips went home last week. We will go to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum on March 5th. Please send in $5 for this field trip with the signed permission slip.

Culture Fest

Please plan to attend Culture Fest on March 7! Contact Wanzilu at s.nzilu@gmail.com if you would like to help or have any questions.

Ms. Tanya teaching us about Ireland!

We were so happy to welcome Ms. Tanya back to our classroom! During her visit, she shared fascinating stories about growing up in Northern Ireland. She brought maps, books, and artifacts from her homeland. It was a wonderful learning experience for the community!

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

February 17- Staff Planning Day-No School

February 21- Boosterthon Fun Run

February 27- PTA Zoom Meeting

March 1- Family Engagement

March 7- PTA Culture Fest

The Week of February 9th

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Valentine Exchange

 Students will be exchanging valentines on Thursday, February 13th. Since Friday, February 14th is an e-learning day, we want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in this fun tradition. Please have your child decorate a box to collect their valentines. There are 49 students in our community.

Field Trip Permission Slips

Some field trip permission slips went home last week. The rest will go home this week. We will go to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum on March 5th. Please send in $5 for this field trip with the signed permission slip.

Conferences Continue this Week

It has been a pleasure meeting with families during conferences. We look forward to meeting with more of you this week!

Carnation Sale

Use this link to purchase carnations.

Culture Fest

Please plan to attend Culture Fest on March 7! Contact Wanzilu at s.nzilu@gmail.com if you would like to help or have any questions.

Career Speaker Day!

Ms. Pauline teaching us about Great Britain!

At Work in the Classroom

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

February 13 Valentine Exchange

February 13- PTA Boosterthon Fun Run Kick-off

February 14- SCCPSS e-Learning 1/2 Day

February 17- Staff Planning Day-No School

February 21- Boosterthon Fun Run

February 27- PTA Zoom Meeting

March 1- Family Engagement

March 7- PTA Culture Fest

The Week of February 2nd

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Field Trip Permission Slips

On Tuesday field trip permission slips will go home with homework. We will go to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum on March 5th. Please send in $5 for this field trip with the signed permission slip.

Conferences Begin this Week

We are excited to meet with your family soon to discuss your child's progress so far this year! Please check your email for the conference schedules and signups. If the schedule provided does not include a time that works for you, please reach out so we can accommodate your schedule.

Europe

We have begun our study of the continent of Europe and we will have guest speakers come in to present European countries and cultures to our community. If you are interested in speaking to our community about your European country/culture, please reach out either on Remind or via email.

Kroger Gift Cards for Snack

Thank you to the families who have already sent in gift cards for snack! If your family chose to send  one gift card per semester, please send in your second gift card for snack now.

The Learning 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

February 7- Career Speaker Day

February 13- PTA Boosterthon Fun Run Kick-off

February 14- SCCPSS e-Learning 1/2 Day

February 17- Staff Planning Day-No School

February 21- Boosterthon Fun Run

February 27- PTA Zoom Meeting