The Week of April 9th

 The Blue Jays Weekly Newsletter

Welcome Back, Blue Jays! Here are some photos from the classroom, including a Reader's Theater production of Annie Oakley.

GMAS Testing begins on April 18 for older Charles Ellis students. Our 3rd grade students will begin testing April 26. Ellis will be closed to visitors while these assessments are administered. Below, you will find the schedule for 3rd grade students. 1st and 2nd year students do not take GMAS.

April 26- 3rd Grade GMAS-ELA Section 1

April 27 -3rd Grade GMAS-ELA Sections 2&3

April 28- ELA Makeup Day

May 2- 3rd Grade GMAS- Math Section 1

May 3- 3rd Grade GMAS- Math Section 2

May 4- Math Makeup Day

3rd grade families, if you are interested in helping your child prepare for GMAS, please take a look at the following resources:

Lumoslearning.com- ELA & Math practice tests and sample questions

http://gaexperienceonline.com/ - for students to experience the functionality of the online features of GMAS

GaDOE  - this page has been recently updated with many new resources for families, teachers and students.

Wish List

Paper Towels

Timothy Hay

PetSmart Gift Cards

$30 Kroger Gift Cards

It is very important that all families sign up for our community Remind!  Please text @ac3c9 to number 81010 or if you are having trouble with 81010 try texting @ac3c9 to 971-239-4842  (Please sign up!)

Dates to Remember

April 10- Welcome Back!

April 20- PTA Meeting

April 26- 3rd Grade GMAS-ELA Section 1

April 27 -3rd Grade GMAS-ELA Sections 2&3

April 28- Makeup Day

May 2- 3rd Grade GMAS- Math Section 1

May 3- 3rd Grade GMAS- Math Section 2

May 4- Makeup Day

The Week of March 26th

 The Blue Jays Weekly Newsletter

Our guinea pigs, Brown Sugar and Nibbles, are in need of a place to stay over Spring Break, 3/31-4/10. If your family would like to care for these sweet little ladies, please send a message via email or Remind. Thanks!

Science Night-This Thursday

All of our experiments will not be done before this Thursday, so please be on the lookout for more information about a classroom science fair which will be held after Spring Break. Also, please join us at Ellis this Thursday for PTA Science Night!

Field Day is May 5th!

Field day t-shirts can now be ordered through School Cash Online. These t-shirts can be worn throughout the school year on Fridays (Ellis spirit days).

If you have not yet registered or added your student to your account on School Cash Online, click here for instructions on how to do so.

Coach Lesley will also accept cash or check (made payable to Ellis Montessori Academy), but you MUST include student name, t-shirt size, and their teacher's name (see prices in the chart below).

Deadline to purchase is March 30th.

Questions? Contact Coach Lesley (lesley.corley@sccpss.com).

Wish List

Paper Towels

Timothy Hay

PetSmart Gift Cards

$30 Kroger Gift Cards

It is very important that all families sign up for our community Remind!  Please text @ac3c9 to number 81010 or if you are having trouble with 81010 try texting @ac3c9 to 971-239-4842  (Please sign up!)

Dates to Remember

March 30- Ellis Science Night

March 31- Donation Dress Down

April 3-7- No School-Spring Break

April 20- PTA Meeting

April 26- 3rd Grade GMAS-ELA Section 1

April 27 -3rd Grade GMAS-ELA Sections 2&3

April 28- Makeup Day

May 2- 3rd Grade GMAS- Math Section 1

May 3- 3rd Grade GMAS- Math Section 2

May 4- Makeup Day

The Week of March 19

 The Blue Jays Weekly Newsletter

Family Engagement this Saturday!

Charles Ellis Fun Run!

Thank you for your support Blue Jay Families!

Crazy Hair and Board Game Day!

Field Day is May 5th!

Field day t-shirts can now be ordered through School Cash Online. These t-shirts can be worn throughout the school year on Fridays (Ellis spirit days).

If you have not yet registered or added your student to your account on School Cash Online, click here for instructions on how to do so.

Coach Lesley will also accept cash or check (made payable to Ellis Montessori Academy), but you MUST include student name, t-shirt size, and their teacher's name (see prices in the chart below).

Deadline to purchase is March 30th.

Questions? Contact Coach Lesley (lesley.corley@sccpss.com).

Wish List

Paper Towels

Timothy Hay

PetSmart Gift Cards

$30 Kroger Gift Cards

It is very important that all families sign up for our community Remind!  Please text @ac3c9 to number 81010 or if you are having trouble with 81010 try texting @ac3c9 to 971-239-4842  (Please sign up!)

Dates to Remember

March 20- No School

March 25- Family Engagement

March 30- Ellis Science Night

March 31- Donation Dress Down

April 3-7- No School Spring Break

April 20- PTA Meeting

April 26- 3rd Grade GMAS-ELA Section 1

April 27 -3rd Grade GMAS-ELA Sections 2&3

April 28- Makeup Day

May 2- 3rd Grade GMAS- Math Section 1

May 3- 3rd Grade GMAS- Math Section 2

May 4- Makeup Day

The week of March 11th

 The Blue Jays Weekly Newsletter

Students will be taking end of year iReady assessments this week. We will administer the math iReady Diagnostic Wednesday, March 15. 

Bobcat Fun Run Update!

With the funds raised already our class has won:

EXTRA RECESS

CRAZY SOCKS-NO SHOES!- LAST FRIDAY

READ IN- THIS TUESDAY, MARCH 14

CRAZY HAIR DAY- THIS THURSDAY, MARCH 16

GAME DAY(bring your favorite board game)-THIS THURSDAY, MARCH 16

Our class can still win:

DRAWING DAY

PIZZA PARTY

KIDS ARE TEACHERS!

What: Boosterthon Fun Run!

When:Tuesday, March 14th at 9:30am

Where: Charles Ellis Back Playground

Students should wear shorts and athletic shoes to school. They will receive their Boosterthon t-shirts THAT day. 

Students should bring water bottles to school.

The Boosterthon team will NOT be marking laps on the shirts as they have in prior years. All students will be counted as running the full 35 laps.

To register your student on mybooster.com search for Bobcat Fun Run.

Field Day is May 5th!

Field day t-shirts can now be ordered through School Cash Online. These t-shirts can be worn throughout the school year on Fridays (Ellis spirit days).

If you have not yet registered or added your student to your account on School Cash Online, click here for instructions on how to do so.

Coach Lesley will also accept cash or check (made payable to Ellis Montessori Academy), but you MUST include student name, t-shirt size, and their teacher's name (see prices in the chart below).

Deadline to purchase is March 30th.

Questions? Contact Coach Lesley (lesley.corley@sccpss.com).

Wish List

Paper Towels

Timothy Hay

PetSmart Gift Cards

$30 Kroger Gift Cards

It is very important that all families sign up for our community Remind!  Please text @ac3c9 to number 81010 or if you are having trouble with 81010 try texting @ac3c9 to 971-239-4842  (Please sign up!)

Dates to Remember

March 14- PTA Boosterthon Fun Run Event

March 15- End of Year iReady Math 

March 15- Deadline for Yearbook Orders

March 17- No School

March 20- No School

March 30- Ellis Science Night

April 3-7- No School Spring Break

The Week of March 5th

 The Blue Jays Weekly Newsletter

Students will be taking end of year iReady assessments this week and next. We will administer the reading iReady assessment this Wednesday, March 8 and the math next Wednesday, March 15. 

Dear Blue Jay Families,

We have an exciting fundraiser in store for students to help bring much-needed funds to our school!

Our Fundraiser at a Glance:

1. Kickoff Event-March 6! Students will learn what to expect from the fun days ahead and how the fundraiser will work.

2. Character-Building Videos. Our school will follow along with a character-building program called Grand Land Adventure. Students will learn about five different U.S. National Parks while building character and raising funds to hit our fundraising goal.

Throughout the week, our class will earn fun rewards based on how much we raise on our classroom donation tracker. When our class earns a reward that adds some extra awesomeness to our day, I will be sure to let you know!

3. Event Day- March 14! This is the epic grand finale - Bobcat Fun Run!

Our school has a fundraising goal of $19000 and we are raising funds for fine arts program support and resources

Your Next Steps:

Register at MYBOOSTER.COM today if you haven’t already, and share with family and friends!

Thank you in advance for your support of our fundraiser!

P.S. To register your student on mybooster.com search for Bobcat Fun Run.

Wish List

Paper Towels

Timothy Hay

PetSmart Gift Cards

$30 Kroger Gift Cards

It is very important that all families sign up for our community Remind!  Please text @ac3c9 to number 81010 or if you are having trouble with 81010 try texting @ac3c9 to 971-239-4842  (Please sign up!)

Dates to Remember

March 6- PTA Boosterthon Fun Run Kick-Off

March 8- End of Year iReady Reading 

March 14- PTA Boosterthon Fun Run Event

March 15- End of Year iReady Math 

March 15- Deadline for Yearbook Orders

March 17- No School

March 20- No School

March 30- Ellis Science Night

April 3-7- No School Spring Break