Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of March 17th

Field Day T-Shirts

Orders are due Wednesday, March 27th! A copy of the order form is available below if yours has been lost.

http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/schools/Ellis/20182019/EllisFieldDay19.pdf

Lower Elementary Art Show 

Please plan to attend "The Beauty of Words" Lower Elementary Art Show on Thursday, April 4th, 6-7:30. Light refreshments will be served.

Cosmic Education: 

A Celebration of Science

April 30, 2019 5:30–7:30

We will be celebrating science at Ellis for grades pre-kindergarten–8 with a Gallery Science Walk. Science experiments, investigations, inventions, and collections are encouraged and will be shared with friends and family. If your child chooses to participate, they can do one of the following things:

1. write up a description of their work and set it up before the Gallery Walk 
2. be a docent of his/her work and explain it to visitors passing by on the Gallery Walk

Our event is planned for April 30, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. If your child would like to speak about his/her work, it would be nice if they could be there at 5:30 and stay “on duty” for at least an hour.

Please let us know if your child is interested and how she/he would like to participate.

                                                          

Oatland Island Field Trip

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

PETSMART gift cards

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 18-22 Spring Break

March 25- Return to School
April 4- Lower Elementary Art Show 6-7:30
April 8-12-GMAS Testing- Grades 3&5
April 13-SCCPSS Family Engagement Day
April 17- Grades 3&5 GMAS Make-ups
April 26-$1 Donation Dress Down
April 29-May 3-BOGO Book Fair
April 30- A Celebration of Science
May 3-Field Day

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of March 10th

Fathers and Father Figures, 
Please plan to join your children Thursday at 1:30 to enjoy donuts together.

If you'd like to volunteer to send in supplies for this event please use the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-donuts2

Field Trip
Although we have dress down for a dollar on Friday, our students will not be able to dress down for our field trip. Students may donate a dollar and change out of uniform when we return to school in the afternoon.


St. Patrick's Day Dance-$1
There will be a dance for Lower Elementary students on Thursday. All proceeds will go towards Relay for Life. 
St. Patrick’s Day items will be sold March 11th – 15th in the MPR from 7:25 – 7:50 and on Friday, March 15th after 11:05.

Homework
Please remember that last week's homework is due Monday and this week's homework is due on Friday.

Field Day T-Shirts

Field Day T-shirt order forms went home last week. A copy of the order form is available below if yours has been lost.

http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/schools/Ellis/20182019/EllisFieldDay19.pdf

Lower Elementary Art Show 

Spring Observations
We'd like to invite you to come observe our Montessori environment. Please use the following link to find a time that works for you and sign up.  
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-spring2

P.A.C.K Field Trip

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

PETSMART gift cards

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 11-15 St. Pat's Items for sale
March 12&14-GOTR
March 14- St. Pat's Dance
March 14-Donuts with Dad- 1:30-Rm 27
March 15-Dress Down for $1
March 15-Field Trip
March 15- Boosterthon Ice Cream Social
March 18-22 Spring Break
March 25- Return to School
April 4- Lower Elementary Art Show 6-7:30
April 8-12-GMAS Testing- Grades 3-5

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of March 3

Field Trip
We have a field trip Monday morning to a local organization which provides food to children in need. Students will be packing lunches for kids in our community who suffer from food insecurity. If your student has not yet turned in the permission slip, please make sure they do so on Monday morning.



Homework
Homework will be sent home Monday. It is due next Monday since there will be no school Friday.

Wednesday- Walk to School Day
Please join us for the 10th annual Georgia Walk to School Day. Ms. Patra will be greeting all walkers on Wednesday!

Thursday-Spring Picture Day
Free dressdown for all students.

Friday-No School
There will be no school Friday due to a teacher work day.

Donuts with Dads

If you'd like to volunteer to send in supplies for this event please use the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-donuts2

Spring Observations
We'd like to invite you to come observe our Montessori environment. Please use the following link to find a time that works for you and sign up.  
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-spring2

Homemade Yogurt

Gardening

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

PETSMART gift cards

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 4-Field Trip
March 5&7-GOTR
March 6-GA Walk to School Day
March 7- Spring Picture Day
March 8- No School-Teacher Work Day
March 12&14-GOTR
March 15-Field Trip
March 15- Boosterthon Ice Cream Social
March 18-22 Spring Break

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of February 24th

Culture Fest

Our students will be performing at the Culture Fest this Thursday evenining. Please have your child to the Music Room by 5:15. Performances begin at  5:30. Use the following link if you'd like to signup and bring a dish.   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-culture2

Spring Observations
We'd like to invite you to come observe our Montessori environment. Please use the following link to find a time that works for you and sign up.  
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-spring2

Free Advocacy Training

The National Center for Learning Disabilities is one of the leading advocacy organizations in the nation and this is such an awesome and FREE opportunity. There are a limited number of tickets, so please plan to attend and use the link below to reserve your spot.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ncld-parent-advocacy-academy-tickets-56005592234

School Climate Survey

Please use the following link to fill out the school climate survey. It will only take a few minutes of your time and your feedback is important to us!

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

    

Final Week! 

Please send in your gently used sneakers or cleats to Coach Lesley this week.Thank you!

Gardening

Life Cycle of a Bean

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

PETSMART gift cards

Model Magic-all colors

Oil pastels

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 24-March 2-Montessori Education Week

February 26&28-GOTR 

February 28-PTA Cultural Fest
March 1-Donation Dressdown $1
March 4-Field Trip
March 5&7-GOTR
March 7- Spring Picture Day
March 8- No School
March 12&14-GOTR
March 15-Field Trip
March 15- Boosterthon Ice Cream Social
March 18-22 Spring Break

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of February 17th

Newsletter Reminder
Please remember that the newsletter is posted every Sunday, whether or not you receive an email or text message reminder. The newsletter is our way of communicating important information with families weekly and should be checked every Sunday. Thank you.

Homework 
We were unable to send homework with students on Friday. It will be sent home on Monday instead. If your child is unable to complete homework by this Friday, please just send it in next Monday. 

Spring Observations
We'd like to invite you to come observe our Montessori environment. Please use the following link to find a time that works for you and sign up.  
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-spring2

Free Advocacy Training

The National Center for Learning Disabilities is one of the leading advocacy organizations in the nation and this is such an awesome and FREE opportunity. There are a limited number of tickets, so please plan to attend and use the link below to reserve your spot.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ncld-parent-advocacy-academy-tickets-56005592234

February Birthday Celebration
We will celebrate our February birthdays this Friday. If your child was born in February please send in a healthy treat for 25 students to be shared with the class.


School Climate Survey

Please use the following link to fill out the school climate survey. It will only take a few minutes of your time and your feedback is important to us!

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

    

We Want Your Sneakers

Do you have unwanted, wearable sneakers or cleats that you no longer wear? Coach Lesley is hosting a sneaker drive to raise money for recess equipment. We'll earn up to $1 per pair of sneakers and we will help people in the world who don't own a single pair of shoes! Just send in any sneakers or cleats (in good condition) that you no longer wear. Thank you!

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

PETSMART gift cards

Model Magic-all colors

Oil pastels

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 19&21-GOTR 3-4:30
February 22- February Birthday Celebration

February 26&28-GOTR 3-4:30

February 28-PTA Cultural Fest
March 4-Field Trip
March 15-Field Trip
March 15- Boosterthon Ice Cream Social

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of February 10th

Valentine Project

Homework 
We sent home a class list and instructions for making a container with homework on Friday. Our community will be exchanging Valentines on Thursday, February 14, so please remind your student to bring in the decorated box on that day.

School Climate Survey

Please use the following link to fill out the school climate survey. It will only take a few minutes of your time and your feedback is important to us!

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

    

We Want Your Sneakers

Do you have unwanted, wearable sneakers or cleats that you no longer wear? Coach Lesley is hosting a sneaker drive to raise money for recess equipment. We'll earn up to $1 per pair of sneakers and we will help people in the world who don't own a single pair of shoes! Just send in any sneakers or cleats (in good condition) that you no longer wear. Thank you!



Winter Conferences
Thanks to all who have come in to meet with us. This week, we will conclude our Winter conferences. We are looking forward to meeting with the remaining families and are excited to show you Transparent Classroom and get you logged into your own account. 

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

PETSMART gift cards

Model Magic-all colors

Oil pastels

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 12&14-GOTR 3-4:30
February 14- Valentine Exchange

February 19&21-GOTR 3-4:30
February 22- February Birthday Celebration

February 26&28-GOTR 3-4:30

February 28-PTA Cultural Fest
March 4-Field Trip
March 15-Field Trip
March 15- Boosterthon Ice Cream Social

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of February 3rd

Parent Education

Please plan to join us Wednesday night for our presentation of Montessori's second Great Lesson. Lower Elementary teachers will be presenting "The Coming of Life" in room 6 at 5:30. 

Family Valentine's Dance

Get ready to boogie down with the fam at the PTA dance on February 9, which will be held at Savannah Arts Academy this year! Tickets for the dance are on sale in the Media Center now. Please consider volunteering your time or resources to this yearly tradition. Use the link below to signup and help out any way you can. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-family

School Climate Survey

Please use the following link to fill out the school climate survey. It will only take a few minutes of your time and your feedback is important to us!

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

        Leopold's Creative Writing Challenge

We Want Your Sneakers
Do you have unwanted, wearable sneakers or cleats that you no longer wear? Coach Lesley is hosting a sneaker drive to raise money for recess equipment. We'll earn up to $1 per pair of sneakers and we will help people in the world who don't own a single pair of shoes! Just send in any sneakers or cleats (in good condition) that you no longer wear. Thank you!

Math and Language Homework
If your child did not turn in homework Friday morning, please remind them to turn it in on Monday. We will collect homework for this week this Friday morning.


Winter Conferences
Thanks to all who have come in for conferences. This week, we will continue to meet with families and are excited to show you Transparent Classroom and get you logged into your own account. 

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

PETSMART gift cards

Model Magic-all colors

Oil pastels

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 5- GOTR Begins
February 6-Parent Education 5:30 pm
February 7-GOTR 3-4:30

February 9- Family Valentine's Dance-SAA

February 12&14-GOTR 3-4:30

February 19&21-GOTR 3-4:30
February 22- February Birthday Celebration

February 26&28-GOTR 3-4:30

February 28-PTA Cultural Fest
March 4-Field Trip
March 15-Field Trip
March 15- Boosterthon Ice Cream Social