Monday, December 2, 2019

Holiday Craft

As we move on from Diwali to Christmas and Yule, we are in need of some supplies for the craft. Please send in any items throughout this week and next as we plan on beginning the craft  next week. Thank you! 

Materials needed:

Cinnamon Sticks (a lot)
Live greenery/evergreen scraps 
Thin Twine
Star Anise
Artificial Red Berries 
Tiny Pine Cones 
Small jingle bells(gold or silver)



Sunday, December 1, 2019

Weekly Newsletter The Week of December 1st

Weekly Newsletter 
The Week of December 1st



MAP Testing 
Our students are scheduled to take the reading MAP test on Wednesday, December 4.

Musical Explorers
We sent home field trip forms before we left for Thanksgiving break. Please sign and return if you haven't done so already. 

Read-A-Thon 
Forms and money collected are due by Wednesday, December 4. Thank you for your support!





UPCOMING EVENTS




December 4- MAP Testing
December 4-Read-A-Thon Money/Forms Due
December 10- Musical Explorers
December 20- Field Trip

Sunday, November 17, 2019

Weekly Newsletter 
The Week of November 17th


Parent Education- Nutrition and Healthy Food Choices
Looking for a way to get your child to eat and enjoy healthy foods? We are here to help! Please join us in the garden on Tuesday, November 19, at 3:30pm, for a wonderful presentation about nutrition for your whole family.  

MAP Testing 
Our students are scheduled to take the math MAP test this Wednesday, November 20 and the reading MAP test on Wednesday, December 4.

Donation Dress Down Friday
The Girls on the Run team is raising money for the Emmaus House soup kitchen. Please donate at least one dollar for this worthy cause!

Read-A-Thon-November 1-30th! 
Our Read-A-Thon continues. Please help your child keep a record of their minutes and collect donations. Thank you for your support!

Our Trip to Massie












UPCOMING EVENTS



November 19- Parent Ed. Nutrition
November 20-MAP Testing
November 22-November Birthday Celebration
November 22-Donation Dress Down $1
November 25-29- Thanksgiving Break
November 30-Read-A-Thon ends
December 4- MAP Testing
December 4-Read-A-Thon Money/Forms Due
December 20- Field Trip

Sunday, November 10, 2019

Weekly Newsletter 
The Week of November 10th


No School Monday- Veterans Day
Enjoy the holiday! We will return to school on Tuesday.

Parent Education- Nutrition and Healthy Food Choices

Looking for a way to get your child to eat and enjoy healthy foods? We are here to help! Please join us on Thursday, November 14 or Tuesday, November 19, at 6pm, for a wonderful presentation about nutrition for your whole family.  

Field Trip Friday
Students will be taking a field trip on Friday. Please make sure that your child has on walking shoes, as many of the students will be taking a walking tour. 

Festivals Around the World
Our community will be studying festivals around the world from now until Winter Break. We will be learning about Diwali first, and are looking for donations of colorful, dried, beans and white paper plates, so the children can make a version of rangoli. Thank you! 

Read-A-Thon-November 1-30th! 
Our Read-A-Thon continues. Please help your child keep a record of their minutes and collect donations. Thank you for your support!


MESS Fall Photo Shoot




UPCOMING EVENTS


November 11-Veterans Day-No School
November 14-Parent Ed. Nutrition
November 15- Field Trip
November 16-MESS Fall Photo Shoot
November 19- Parent Ed. Nutrition
November 20-MAP Testing
November 22-November Birthday Celebration
November 22-Donation Dress Down $1
November 25-29- Thanksgiving Break
November 30-Read-A-Thon ends
December 4- MAP Testing
December 4-Read-A-Thon Money/Forms Due
December 20- Field Trip

Sunday, November 3, 2019

Weekly Newsletter 
The Week of November 3rd



Festivals Around the World
Our community will be studying festivals around the world from now until Winter Break. We will be learning about Diwali first, and are looking for donations of colorful, dried, beans and white paper plates, so the children can make a version of rangoli. Thank you!

A note about keyboarding practice from Ms. Angie:
Did you know that most employers expect their employees to touch type at 50 words per minute? I didn't either, but it is not surprising when you think about it. Our youngsters are not heading to the job market just yet - but - their day to day success in using technology for learning is impacted by their proficiency with the keyboard.   

All students have a current Typing Club account which they use in Tech class weekly. When students log in to Typing Club with their Google Accounts, their progress is saved and they can continue from lesson to lesson.  It is recommended that students practice for 15 minutes each day to gain proficiency.  
I've added information to the Explorations page on the school website for students to log in at home. 

From home, students will use this link: https://charles-ellis3.typingclub.com  

Students will need to use their school email address (firstname.lastname@students.sccpss.com) and their unique password.  Parents are welcome to email me with any questions.  angela.laplante@sccpss.com 

Read-A-Thon-November 1-30th!! 
Please help your child record their minutes daily! Any student who raises $100 or more will receive a $10 gift certificate to our Book Fair in December! If every student donated $5, we would be able to purchase these materials and more for our school! Thank you for your support!


Order soon, sales end tomorrow! Wreath and Greenery Sales 
The PTA Health and Wellness Committee is selling holiday greenery to raise money for the school gardens.
Packets went home last week. You can use the link below to browse the catalog and order online now! Please help us raise money to fund our awesome adventures in the garden!
https://sffsalestrack.com/ellismontessoripta


MESS Fall Photo Shoot




UPCOMING EVENTS


November 11-Veteran's Day-No School
November 15- Field Trip
November 16-MESS Fall Photo Shoot
November 22-November Birthday Celebration
November 25-29- Thanksgiving Break
November 30-Read-A-Thon ends
December 4-Read-A-Thon Money/Forms Due
December 20- Field Trip

Sunday, October 27, 2019

Weekly Newsletter 
The Week of October 27th

Ellis Pumpkin Patch This Week!




A note about keyboarding practice from Ms. Angie:
Did you know that most employers expect their employees to touch type at 50 words per minute? I didn't either, but it is not surprising when you think about it. Our youngsters are not heading to the job market just yet - but - their day to day success in using technology for learning is impacted by their proficiency with the keyboard.   

All students have a current Typing Club account which they use in Tech class weekly. When students log in to Typing Club with their Google Accounts, their progress is saved and they can continue from lesson to lesson.  It is recommended that students practice for 15 minutes each day to gain proficiency.  
I've added information to the Explorations page on the school website for students to log in at home. 

From home, students will use this link: https://charles-ellis3.typingclub.com  

Students will need to use their school email address (firstname.lastname@students.sccpss.com) and their unique password.  Parents are welcome to email me with any questions.  angela.laplante@sccpss.com 

Fall Conferences
Thank you to all who have come in for conferences, so far! We are scheduled to finish up this week and are looking forward to meeting with the rest of our families.  If you have been unable to come in for a conference, please send us an email, and we will work with you to find a time that fits your schedule!



Read-A-Thon Begins Friday!
This year, we will be raising money to supplement/update our Montessori Cultural Curriculum materials (The Five Great Lessons). Any student who raises $100 or more will receive a $10 gift certificate to our Book Fair in December! If every student donated $5, we would be able to purchase these materials for our school! Thank you for your support!


PTA Wreath and Greenery Sales 
The PTA Health and Wellness Committee is selling holiday greenery to raise money for the school gardens.
Packets went home last week. You can use the link below to browse the catalog and order online now! Please help us raise money to fund our awesome adventures in the garden!
https://sffsalestrack.com/ellismontessoripta


MESS Fall Photo Shoot

Our third years met local author, Jamie Gandy!







UPCOMING EVENTS


October 28-November 1-Pumpkin Patch
November 1-Dress Down $1 PINK OUT
November 1- Read-A-Thon begins
November 11-Veteran's Day-No School
November 15- Field Trip
November 16-MESS Fall Photo Shoot
November 22-November Birthday Celebration
November 25-29- Thanksgiving Break
November 30-Read-A-Thon ends
December 4-Read-A-Thon Money/Forms Due
December 20- Field Trip
Weekly Newsletter 
The Week of October 27th

Ellis Pumpkin Patch This Week!




A note about keyboarding practice from Ms. Angie:
Did you know that most employers expect their employees to touch type at 50 words per minute? I didn't either, but it is not surprising when you think about it. Our youngsters are not heading to the job market just yet - but - their day to day success in using technology for learning is impacted by their proficiency with the keyboard.   

All students have a current Typing Club account which they use in Tech class weekly. When students log in to Typing Club with their Google Accounts, their progress is saved and they can continue from lesson to lesson.  It is recommended that students practice for 15 minutes each day to gain proficiency.  
I've added information to the Explorations page on the school website for students to log in at home. 

From home, students will use this link: https://charles-ellis3.typingclub.com  

Students will need to use their school email address (firstname.lastname@students.sccpss.com) and their unique password.  Parents are welcome to email me with any questions.  angela.laplante@sccpss.com 

Fall Conferences
Thank you to all who have come in for conferences, so far! We are scheduled to finish up this week and are looking forward to meeting with the rest of our families.  If you have been unable to come in for a conference, please send us an email, and we will work with you to find a time that fits your schedule!



Read-A-Thon Begins Friday!
This year, we will be raising money to supplement/update our Montessori Cultural Curriculum materials (The Five Great Lessons). Any student who raises $100 or more will receive a $10 gift certificate to our Book Fair in December! If every student donated $5, we would be able to purchase these materials for our school! Thank you for your support!


PTA Wreath and Greenery Sales 
The PTA Health and Wellness Committee is selling holiday greenery to raise money for the school gardens.
Packets went home last week. You can use the link below to browse the catalog and order online now! Please help us raise money to fund our awesome adventures in the garden!
https://sffsalestrack.com/ellismontessoripta


MESS Fall Photo Shoot

Our third years met local author, Jamie Gandy!







UPCOMING EVENTS


October 28-November 1-Pumpkin Patch
November 1-Dress Down $1 PINK OUT
November 1- Read-A-Thon begins
November 11-Veteran's Day-No School
November 15- Field Trip
November 16-MESS Fall Photo Shoot
November 22-November Birthday Celebration
November 25-29- Thanksgiving Break
November 30-Read-A-Thon ends
December 4-Read-A-Thon Money/Forms Due
December 20- Field Trip

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