Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of April 1st

Reading Logs
April reading logs will go home on Monday, April 2nd. Please make sure your child is reading nightly and recording it on the reading log provided.

Field Day T-Shirts
Order forms for Field Day T-shirts went home with students before the break. We are wearing NEON BLUE shirts this year. Please turn in order forms and money as soon as possible!

GMAS Prep
All 3rd grade students should turn in GMAS prep packets on Monday, April 2nd. They will be using these packets to practice typing on the computer this week. 


GMAS Practice 
All 3rd grade students will be logging in to the GMAS platform this week to practice taking the test on the computer. They will be able to use the features that are available during testing.


Skill Practice
All students should be using KHAN MAPPERS for child-specific targeted practice that links directly to MAP-Mathematics test scores. It is a valuable resource for all students, especially for students who need MAP and GMAS practice. Please continue to use MobyMax, TenMarks, and Xtra Math to practice skills at home when possible. 

The Learning Community Wish List (bold items are more pressing)

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 4/5-PTA Talent Show Auditions-Room 30
April 11-20-GMAS Grades 3-8
April 11- ELA GMAS-Section 1
April 12-ELA GMAS-Section 2
April 13-ELA GMAS-Section 3
April 16-Math GMAS-Section 1
April 17-Math GMAS-Section 2
April 11-Zoe's Kitchen-Charles Ellis Spirit Night
May 4-Field Day- Daffin Park
May 11-PTA Talent Show

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of March 19th

Math Night-3/22/18 6pm
Math Night is March 22, at 6:00, in the media center.  This is being hosted by our business partner, Mathnasium.  There will be a raffle for parents and volunteers and one lucky student will win an Amazon Fire Tablet!  We hope you'll join us for this fun family event.

Charles Ellis Family Cookbook
Please use the link below for more information. Please submit recipes online by 3/21/2018. Thank you for your support!
http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/schools/Ellis/2017%20%202018/Ellis%20Eats%20Cookbook.pdf

Paper Towel Tubes
Please send in empty paper towel tubes for a science project. Just send them in whenever you come to the end of your paper towel roll. Thanks!

Tybee Island Field Trip

Skill Practice
All students should be using KHAN MAPPERS for child-specific targeted practice that links directly to MAP-Mathematics test scores. It is a valuable resource for all students, especially for students who need MAP and GMAS practice. Please continue to use MobyMax, TenMarks, and Xtra Math to practice skills at home when possible. 

The Learning Community Wish List (bold items are more pressing)

*Hamster Food

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 21-Submit recipes online for cook book.
March 22- Math Night- 6 pm
March 26-30-Spring Break-No School

April 4-PTA Talent Show Auditions
April 11-20-GMAS Grades 3-8
April 11-Zoe's Kitchen-Charles Ellis Spirit Night
May 11-PTA Talent Show

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of March 12th

Spring Pictures
Spring pictures will be taken on Monday, March 12. It is a free dress-up day for all.  

Spirit Night and Erdkinder Art Show
Please join us at 5pm on March 13 for Charles Ellis Spirit Night and Erdkinder Art Show at Zoe's Kitchen.

KISS A PIG
There will be St. Patrick's Day items for sale all week in the multipurpose room. This sale leads up to events on Friday including a $1 dressdown for students. **Our Students will not be able to dressdown!** We must wear uniforms because we have a field trip planned for that day.

Charles Ellis Family Cookbook
Information about the Ellis Family Cookbook went home on Friday. We are hoping to have the cookbook complete and ready for purchase around Mother's Day. All of the proceeds from sales of the cookbook will go towards teacher training. Thank you for your support!

Breakfast with Dad 
Students and family members had a wonderful time at breakfast on Thursday. Thanks to all who donated and came in to make this event such a special occasion! Please enjoy the pictures of some of your students preparing muffins on Wednesday.

Paper Towel Tubes
Please send in empty paper towel tubes for a science project. Just send them in whenever you come to the end of your paper towel roll. Thanks!

March 16-Field Trip
If your child will have school lunch on March 16, please reply to our email, so we can get an accurate headcount for the cafeteria. They need this information in advance so they can pack bag lunches for the students who need them.

Skill Practice
All students should be using KHAN MAPPERS for child-specific targeted practice that links directly to MAP-Mathematics test scores. It is a valuable resource for all students, especially for students who need MAP and GMAS practice. Please continue to use MobyMax, TenMarks, and Xtra Math to practice skills at home when possible. 

The Learning Community Wish List (bold items are more pressing)

*Hamster Food

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Date Change* March 12-Spring Picture Day
March 12-16 Kiss-A-Pig Activities
March 13-Zoe's Kitchen-Charles Ellis Spirit Night

March 16- Field Trip

March 26-30-Spring Break-No School

April 4-PTA Talent Show Auditions
April 11-20-GMAS Grades 3-8
May 11-PTA Talent Show

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of March 4th

Breakfast with Dad 
Please join us for breakfast with Dad this Thursday. We would like to welcome a father figure to enjoy breakfast at school with your child. Drop in to rooms 27 & 29 between 8 and 9 a.m. Please don't forget to sign in at the front office before heading upstairs.
*If you have not yet done so, please send in all items on Monday! 
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-breakfast

Paper Towel Tubes
Please send in empty paper towel tubes for a science project. Just send them in whenever you come to the end of your paper towel roll. Thanks!

March 16-Field Trip
If your child will have school lunch on March 16, please reply to our email, so we can get an accurate headcount for the cafeteria. They need this information in advance so they can pack bag lunches for the students who need them.

Skill Practice
All students should be using KHAN MAPPERS for child-specific targeted practice that links directly to MAP-Mathematics test scores. It is a valuable resource for all students, especially for students who need MAP and GMAS practice. Please continue to use MobyMax, TenMarks, and Xtra Math to practice skills at home when possible. 

Charles Ellis Family Cookbook
Parents, Please be on the lookout for more information regarding the Charles Ellis family cookbook! Start looking through favorite family recipes to submit in March. Details on submission and ordering will follow.

Cosmic Education

Culture Fest

The Learning Community Wish List (bold items are more pressing)

*Hamster Food

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 7-Walk To School Day
March 8-Breakfast with Dad
March 9-Careers on Wheels
*Date Change* March 12-Spring Picture Day
March 12-16 Kiss-A-Pig Activities
March 13-Zoe's Kitchen-Charles Ellis Spirit Night

March 16- Field Trip

March 26-30-Spring Break-No School

April 4-PTA Talent Show Auditions
April 11-20-GMAS Grades 3-8
May 11-PTA Talent Show

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of February 26th

Breakfast with Dad 
Please join us for breakfast with Dad on March 8th. We would like to welcome a father figure to enjoy breakfast at school with your child.Please drop in to rooms 27 & 29 between 8 and 9 a.m. Please don't forget to sign in at the front office before heading upstairs.
*Please send in all items this week! 
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-breakfast

Cosmic Education & Culture Fest

Please join us for Cosmic Education Night and Culture Fest on March 1st. Use the link below to sign up.*Don't forget your lawn chair or blanket!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-culture1

March 2nd-Montessori Dress Up
Students are encouraged to dress up like their favorite Montessori material for a $1 donation to MESS.

Skill Practice
All students should be using KHAN MAPPERS for child-specific targeted practice that links directly to MAP-Mathematics test scores. It is a valuable resource for all students, especially for students who need MAP and GMAS practice. Please continue to use MobyMax, TenMarks, and Xtra Math to practice skills at home when possible. 

Charles Ellis Family Cookbook
Parents, Please be on the lookout for more information regarding the Charles Ellis family cookbook! Start looking through favorite family recipes to submit in March. Details on submission and ordering will follow.

The Learning Community Wish List (bold items are more pressing)

*Hamster Food

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb 26-March 2-Science Week

March 1-PTA-Cosmic Explorations/ Culture Fest
March 2-$1 Montessori Dress Up 

March 8-Breakfast with Dad
March 12-16 Kiss-A-Pig Activities

March 16- Field Trip
March 23-Spring Picture Day

March 26-30-Spring Break-No School

April 4-PTA Talent Show
April 11-20-GMAS Grades 3-8

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of February 19th

GMAS Practice-3rd Grade Students

Parents, please expect GMAS math practice and review homework to come home with your student beginning next week. It is important that your child complete this homework because we will be going over it in class.

Skill Practice

All students should be using KHAN MAPPERS for child-specific targeted practice that links directly to MAP-Mathematics test scores. It is a valuable resource for all students, especially for students who need MAP and GMAS practice. Please continue to use MobyMax, TenMarks, and Xtra Math to practice skills at home when possible. 

Georgia Parent Survey-By Feb 23rd

Please use the following link to complete the school survey and tell us how we're doing.

http://gshs.gadoe.org/Lists/Parents/NewForm.aspx

Jump Rope For Heart

From Coach Lesley: The class that has the most participants will win an extra PE class! Please turn in all Jump Rope for Heart money by February 21.

Cosmic Education & Culture Fest

Please join us for Cosmic Education Night and Culture Fest on March 1st. Use the link below to sign up.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-culture1

Save the Date-Breakfast with Dad 

We are planning to have Breakfast with Dad in rooms 27&29 on March 8th. We will send out more information as we get closer to the day. 

Charles Ellis Family Cookbook
Parents, Please be on the lookout for more information regarding the Charles Ellis family cookbook! Start looking through favorite family recipes to submit in March. Details on submission and ordering will follow.

Phases of the Moon

The Learning Community Wish List (bold items are more pressing)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb 19&20- Weather Make-up Days

Feb 21- Jump Rope For Heart

Feb 22-February Birthday Celebration

Feb 26-March 2-Science Week

March 1-PTA-Cosmic Explorations/ Culture Fest 

March 8-Breakfast with Dad

March 16- Field Trip

March 26-30-Spring Break-No School

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of February 12th

Valentine Exchange

We will exchange Valentines on Wednesday, February 14th. Please send in a decorated box with your child on Wednesday.

Box Tops- Due by February 16th

Charles Ellis is collecting box tops. Please cut out and send in box tops with your students!

Charles Ellis All Family Dance

The Father/Daughter Dance has been replaced by the All Family Dance. Feel free to bring the entire family or continue to celebrate as fathers and daughters! This year's theme is decades. Choose a decade and dress up accordingly! Tickets are $5 per person, with a family maximum of $20. Light hor d'oeuvres will be served. Join the fun Saturday, February 17, from 7-9 pm at the JEA.

Georgia Parent Survey-By Feb 23rd

Please use the following link to complete the school survey and tell us how we're doing.

http://gshs.gadoe.org/Lists/Parents/NewForm.aspx

Jump Rope For Heart

From Coach Lesley: The class that has the most participants will win an extra PE class! Please turn in all Jump Rope for Heart money by February 21.

Cosmic Education & Culture Fest

Please join us for Cosmic Education Night and Culture Fest on March 1st. Use the link below to sign up.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-culture1

Save the Date-Breakfast with Dad 

We are planning to have Breakfast with Dad in rooms 27&29 on March 8th. We will send out more information as we get closer to the day. 

Winter Conferences

Thanks to all who came in to meet with us. We really appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to learn about your child's progress! If we did not meet with you, please look for information coming home with your student this week. These documents need to be signed and returned to school.

Skill Practice

Please be on the lookout for information about Khan Academy coming home soon. This website has a feature which can be linked directly to MAP-Mathematics test scores. It is a valuable resource for students who need extra skill practice. Please continue to use MobyMax, TenMarks, and Xtra Math to practice skills at home when possible. 

The Learning Community Wish List (bold items are more pressing)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb 14- Valentine Exchange
Feb 15-Spirit Night-Jason's Deli
Feb 17- All Family Dance-JEA 7-9
Feb 19&20- Weather Make-up Days
Feb 21- Jump Rope For Heart
Feb 22-February Birthday Celebration
Feb 26-March 2-Science Week
March 1-PTA-Cosmic Explorations/ Culture Fest 
March 8-Breakfast with Dad

March 16- Field Trip

March 26-30-Spring Break-No School