The Week of October 26th

  Weekly Newsletter

Community Ofrenda 

This week, we will continue our special classroom tradition of creating an ofrenda to celebrate and honor our loved ones who have died. This is part of our learning about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)—a beautiful tradition that helps us remember and celebrate the lives of those we love and miss.

Each day, students are invited to bring in a small item to contribute to our class ofrenda. 

Here's our schedule:

Monday: Bring in photos of loved ones (family or pets).

Tuesday: Bring in marigolds or flowers. 

Wednesday: Bring in their loved one’s favorite treat. 

Thursday: Bring in or create something that was special to their loved one (a drawing, object, or symbol).

Friday: We will celebrate and reflect to honor the lives of those on our ofrenda.

All items will be treated with care and returned at the end of the week.

Observations and Conferences

We are so grateful to those who have taken the time to come in and observe our Montessori community. Your presence and engagement mean a great deal to us and to your children.

As a reminder, when observing:

• Please arrive and leave on time to minimize disruptions.
• Be sure to fill out the observation checklist provided.
• Feel free to add any comments or questions you may have.

We are looking forward to continuing conferences this week to discuss each student’s progress. This will also be a great opportunity to address any questions you may have about your observations. Thank you for your continued support!

Art to Remember 

You can order keepsakes customized with your child's art at this link.

Movie Night - November 13th!

MESS - Photo Fundraiser

Our Community 

Montessori Professional Learning Fundraiser

You can use this link to donate!

As credentialed Montessori educators, we must complete 50 hours of professional development every five years to maintain our certification.

This year, several of us will attend:

• The American Montessori Society (AMS) Conference in Washington, D.C.

• The Montessori in the Public Sector (MPS) Conference in Milwaukee.

These conferences provide training from leading Montessori experts and opportunities to share best practices that directly benefit our classrooms and students.

The cost just in registration fees for 10 teachers will be close to $8,000. We are asking for half of that amount through this fundraiser to help make attendance possible.

Attending requires funds for registration, travel, lodging, and meals. Each year, teachers organize and run fundraisers to cover these costs. This GoFundMe is one of those efforts.

Your support will:

• Cover a portion of registration and travel costs

• Strengthen Montessori classrooms with new strategies and resources

• Support future professional development (any unused funds will roll over to next year)

By donating, you are directly supporting teachers and investing in students.

Thank you for helping us continue to provide high-quality Montessori education that nurtures curiosity, independence, and a love of learning. Any donation, big or small, makes a difference.

Community Wish List

If you would like to donate to our classroom community, please find our wishlist here. The items on this list do not need to be purchased from Amazon. We made the list on Amazon because it is an easy way to create and maintain a wish list with pictures and prices. Thank you! 

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 31- October Birthday Treats

October 31 - Donation Dress Down

November 3- E-Learning Half Day

November 10- Staff Planning Day- No School

November 11- Veterans Day- No school

November 13- Movie Night

The Week of October 19

 Weekly Newsletter

Observations and Conferences

We are so grateful to those who have taken the time to come in and observe our Montessori community. Your presence and engagement mean a great deal to us and to your children.

As a reminder, when observing:

• Please arrive and leave on time to minimize disruptions.
• Be sure to fill out the observation checklist provided.
• Feel free to add any comments or questions you may have.

We are looking forward to beginning conferences this week to discuss each student’s progress. This will also be a great opportunity to address any questions you may have about your observations. Thank you for your continued support!

Field Trip Permission Slips-Due Monday!

 Our first field trip is Tuesday October 21, if you have not signed and returned permission slips, please return them Monday. If you are paying cash, the cost of field trips for the year is $18 and if you choose to pay online, the cost is $19.  You may send the money in with the signed permission slips or pay online by clicking School Cash Online.

*If your family is currently unable to pay, please just send us a message to let us know, we’re happy to work with you.

*If you are able and willing to contribute extra funds to help  cover the cost for another student, we would greatly appreciate your generosity.

PACK Field Trip- October 21

PACK provides 5,400 weekend meal bags to students at 42 schools and community centers each week. Our students will be packing food and writing cards for children experiencing food insecurity.

Art to Remember 

You can order keepsakes customized with your child's art at this link.

Movie Night - November 13th!

MESS - Photo Fundraiser

Our Community 

 

Montessori Professional Learning Fundraiser

You can use this link to donate!

As credentialed Montessori educators, we must complete 50 hours of professional development every five years to maintain our certification.

This year, several of us will attend:

• The American Montessori Society (AMS) Conference in Washington, D.C.

• The Montessori in the Public Sector (MPS) Conference in Milwaukee.

These conferences provide training from leading Montessori experts and opportunities to share best practices that directly benefit our classrooms and students.

The cost just in registration fees for 10 teachers will be close to $8,000. We are asking for half of that amount through this fundraiser to help make attendance possible.

Attending requires funds for registration, travel, lodging, and meals. Each year, teachers organize and run fundraisers to cover these costs. This GoFundMe is one of those efforts.

Your support will:

• Cover a portion of registration and travel costs

• Strengthen Montessori classrooms with new strategies and resources

• Support future professional development (any unused funds will roll over to next year)

By donating, you are directly supporting teachers and investing in students.

Thank you for helping us continue to provide high-quality Montessori education that nurtures curiosity, independence, and a love of learning. Any donation, big or small, makes a difference.

Community Wish List

If you would like to donate to our classroom community, please find our wishlist here. The items on this list do not need to be purchased from Amazon. We made the list on Amazon because it is an easy way to create and maintain a wish list with pictures and prices. Thank you! 

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 21- PACK Field Trip

October 31- October Birthday Treats

October 31 - Donation Dress Down

November 13- Movie Night

The Week of October 12

 Weekly Newsletter

Field Trip Permission Slips 

Field trip permission slips went home with students last week. Please take a moment to review, sign, and return all forms as soon as possible. If you are paying cash, the cost of field trips for the year is $18 and if you choose to pay online, the cost is $19.  You may send the money in with the signed permission slips or pay online by clicking School Cash Online.

*If your family is currently unable to pay, please just send us a message to let us know, we’re happy to work with you.

*If you are able and willing to contribute extra funds to help  cover the cost for another student, we would greatly appreciate your generosity.

PACK Field Trip- October 21

For food-insecure children, leaving school on Fridays brings uncertainty about whether they’ll have a meal over the weekend. The PACK feeding program bridges the hunger gap for thousands of children, who sometimes experience anxiety and stress over weekends and holidays because the nutritional support they receive via school breakfast and lunch is no longer guaranteed. Up to seven meals could be missed between Friday and Monday. Hunger has a devastating effect on every area of a child’s life.

PACK provides 5,400 weekend meal bags to students at 42 schools and community centers each week. Our students will be packing food and writing cards for children experiencing food insecurity.

Fall Festival- This Friday

Family Partnership-This Saturday

Our Community 

Montessori Professional Learning Fundraiser

You can use this link to donate!

As credentialed Montessori educators, we must complete 50 hours of professional development every five years to maintain our certification.

This year, several of us will attend:

• The American Montessori Society (AMS) Conference in Washington, D.C.

• The Montessori in the Public Sector (MPS) Conference in Milwaukee.

These conferences provide training from leading Montessori experts and opportunities to share best practices that directly benefit our classrooms and students.

The cost just in registration fees for 10 teachers will be close to $8,000. We are asking for half of that amount through this fundraiser to help make attendance possible.

Attending requires funds for registration, travel, lodging, and meals. Each year, teachers organize and run fundraisers to cover these costs. This GoFundMe is one of those efforts.

Your support will:

• Cover a portion of registration and travel costs

• Strengthen Montessori classrooms with new strategies and resources

• Support future professional development (any unused funds will roll over to next year)

By donating, you are directly supporting teachers and investing in students.

Thank you for helping us continue to provide high-quality Montessori education that nurtures curiosity, independence, and a love of learning. Any donation, big or small, makes a difference.

Community Wish List

If you would like to donate to our classroom community, please find our wishlist here. The items on this list do not need to be purchased from Amazon. We made the list on Amazon because it is an easy way to create and maintain a wish list with pictures and prices. Thank you! 

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 13- No School Fall Holiday

October 14- Make-Up Pictures

October 17- Fall Festival

October 18- Family Partnership

October 21- PACK Field Trip

October 31- October Birthday Treats

October 31 - Donation Dress Down

The Week of October 5th

 Weekly Newsletter

Fall Festival- October 17th

Family Partnership - October 18th

Our Community

Montessori Professional Learning Fundraiser

You can use this link to donate!

As credentialed Montessori educators, we must complete 50 hours of professional development every five years to maintain our certification.

This year, several of us will attend:

• The American Montessori Society (AMS) Conference in Washington, D.C.

• The Montessori in the Public Sector (MPS) Conference in Milwaukee.

These conferences provide training from leading Montessori experts and opportunities to share best practices that directly benefit our classrooms and students.

The cost just in registration fees for 10 teachers will be close to $8,000. We are asking for half of that amount through this fundraiser to help make attendance possible.

Attending requires funds for registration, travel, lodging, and meals. Each year, teachers organize and run fundraisers to cover these costs. This GoFundMe is one of those efforts.

Your support will:

• Cover a portion of registration and travel costs

• Strengthen Montessori classrooms with new strategies and resources

• Support future professional development (any unused funds will roll over to next year)

By donating, you are directly supporting teachers and investing in students.

Thank you for helping us continue to provide high-quality Montessori education that nurtures curiosity, independence, and a love of learning. Any donation, big or small, makes a difference.

Community Wish List

If you would like to donate to our classroom community, please find our wishlist here. The items on this list do not need to be purchased from Amazon. We made the list on Amazon because it is an easy way to create and maintain a wish list with pictures and prices. Thank you! 

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 10- No School Fall Holiday

October 13- No School Fall Holiday

October 14- Make-Up Pictures

October 17- Fall Festival

October 18- Family Partnership

October 31- October Birthday Treats

October 31 - Donation Dress Down