Sunday, August 4, 2024

The Week of August 4th

 The Learning Community Newsletter 


Families,

We had a wonderful first two days of school! Students have been making new friends, working with Montessori materials, learning new procedures, and completing practical life jobs. 

Severe Weather Closure

We will have early dismissal at 12:15 tomorrow, August 4. School will be closed Tuesday, August 6th and Wednesday, August 7th. There will be no required remote learning during this time.



The First Great Lesson

Children will receive Montessori's First Great Lesson this week! The First Great Lesson is usually shared close to the first day of each school year in elementary. It's designed to give students a sense of their place in the Universe by learning about the stars, the Sun, the planets, how Earth was formed, states of matter, particle behavior, and much more.


Online Forms

Families can access student attendance and submit absence notes and fill out beginning of the year forms with PowerSchool at sccpss.com.
Go to: 
  • SCCPSS.com
  • Families Tab 
  • Student and Parent Tools 
  • PowerSchool Parent Access 
  • New parents can sign up and/or recover a previous account if you forgot your password within minutes.



Explorations
This year, the children will be traveling to explorations on Tuesday mornings.  Be sure to send your child to school in shoes that will work well for them in P.E.  For those new to the school, the children have art, music, PE, Spanish, Technology, and Engineering with the exploration teachers in one morning each week.



Dates to Remember

August 5- Half Day

August 6 & 7- No School

August 14- School Council Meeting

August 21- Picture Day

August 30- SCCPSS e-Learning Half Day

August 31- Family Protection Plan (FPP) Deadline

September 2- No School Labor Day





Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Welcome 2024-2025

The Learning Community Newsletter 






Dates to Remember

July 30- Open House for returning students 5-5:30pm

July 30- Open House for new students 5:30- 6pm

August 1- First Day of School!

August 30 - E-Learning Half Day

September 2- No School Labor Day





Sunday, May 19, 2024

The Week of May 19

 Weekly Newsletter 


We will have a FREE dress down day this Wednesday on the last day of school!

Enjoy the summer and thank you for a fabulous year!









M.E.S.S. Ice Cream Social










Dates to Remember

May 20- May Birthdays Celebration

May 21- June Birthdays Celebration

May 21- M.E.S.S. Ice Cream Social 

May 22- Free Dress Down!

May 22- July Birthdays Celebration

May 22- Last Day of School!




Sunday, May 12, 2024

The Week of May 12

 Weekly Newsletter 


Field Day- This Friday!
Field Day will be on the back field at Charles Ellis and Circle Park this year. We are sad to say it will be smaller than previous years, so we do not need volunteers to assist with getting our kids to and from the park. We will be on the back playground from 8:30-9:10, Circle Park from 9:15-9:55, and the MPR from 10-10:30. 

Parents and Guardians as Guests:
Circle Park:
Parents and Guardians are welcome to set up blankets, coolers, umbrellas, etc. around the perimeter of Circle Park.  

Back Playground:
Due to limited space, parents and guardians are welcome to set up along the fences. 




Spring Conferences will begin tomorrow. We are looking forward to meeting with you! If you haven't, please sign up by using the link provided in your email.







M.E.S.S. Ice Cream Social










Dates to Remember

May 17- Field Day

May 20- May Birthdays Celebration

May 21- June Birthdays Celebration

May 21- M.E.S.S. Ice Cream Social 

May 22- Free Dress Down!

May 22- July Birthdays Celebration

May 22- Last Day of School!




Sunday, May 5, 2024

The Week of May 5th

  Weekly Newsletter 


Field Day- May 17th
Field Day will be on the back field at Charles Ellis and Circle Park this year. We are sad to say it will be smaller than previous years, so we do not need volunteers to assist with getting our kids to and from the park. 



Spring Conferences will begin Monday, May 13. I you haven't done so already, please check your email for an invitation to sign up. 



Our third year students will continue to take part in GMAS testing May 6 and 7 this week. Below are links to resources for families of third year students who would like to know more about the test. 

https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/d0d5b8f7-63d6-4a7f-8e5f-68df45b837d1/1/GM_Online_Study_and_Assessment_Guides_Infographic.pdf

https://www.lumoslearning.com/llwp/resources/gmas-practice-tests-sample-questions.html





M.E.S.S. Ice Cream Social



Wish List

Our community is need of paper towels! If you have a roll to spare, please send it in to class with your child. Thank you!





Dates to Remember

May 6- GMAS Math 1

May 7- GMAS Math 2

May 9- MESS Ice Cream Social

May 9-10 GMAS Make-Ups

May 17- Field Day

May 22- Free Dress Down!

May 22- Last Day of School!



Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Week of April 28

 Weekly Newsletter 


Spring Conferences will begin Monday, May 13. Please check your email for an invitation to sign up. 



Our third year students will take part in GMAS testing April 30 and May 1, 2, 6, and 7. This test is administered to children in third through eighth grades at Ellis. Below are links to resources for families of third year students who would like to know more about the test. 

https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/d0d5b8f7-63d6-4a7f-8e5f-68df45b837d1/1/GM_Online_Study_and_Assessment_Guides_Infographic.pdf

https://www.lumoslearning.com/llwp/resources/gmas-practice-tests-sample-questions.html


Musical Explorers Concert is Friday, May 3!

Charles Ellis lower elementary students will attend the Musical Explorers concert on Friday, May 3. 



M.E.S.S. Ice Cream Social



Our Field Trip to Oatland Island







Wish List

Our community is need of paper towels! If you have a roll to spare, please send it in to class with your child. Thank you!





Dates to Remember

April 30- GMAS ELA 1

May 1- GMAS ELA 2

May 2- GMAS ELA 3

May 3- Musical Explorers Concert

May 4- Family Engagement

May 6- GMAS Math 1

May 7- GMAS Math 2

May 9- MESS Ice Cream Social

May 9-10 GMAS Make-Ups

May 17- Field Day



Sunday, April 21, 2024

The Week of April 21

   Weekly Newsletter 


Field Trip to Oatland Island is MONDAY, APRIL 22!

We are headed out to Oatland Island tomorrow morning!🤞Please apply sunscreen and bug spray at home. Students should wear hats, long pants and walking shoes, as we will be hiking the paths and eating lunch outside.


Tuesday, April 23 is a FREE Dress Down Day to honor our military families at Ellis! Everyone is encouraged to wear purple to show support for these families.



Presenters from Africa!

Our community was fortunate enough to have two presenters share about life and customs in two different African countries! We learned much about the continent we are studying this semester and are so grateful that these volunteers shared their experience with us! 







Our third year students will take part in GMAS testing April 30 and May 1, 2, 6, and 7. This test is administered to children in third through eighth grades at Ellis. Below are links to resources for families of third year students who would like to know more about the test. 

https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/d0d5b8f7-63d6-4a7f-8e5f-68df45b837d1/1/GM_Online_Study_and_Assessment_Guides_Infographic.pdf

https://www.lumoslearning.com/llwp/resources/gmas-practice-tests-sample-questions.html




Charles Ellis lower elementary students will attend the Musical Explorers concert on Friday, May 3. We sent out field trip permission slips last week for this event.






Wish List

Our community is need of paper towels! If you have a roll to spare, please send it in to class with your child. Thank you!





Dates to Remember

April 22- Field Trip (rescheduled again)

April 23- Purple Up for Military Children- wear purple in honor of our military students

April 26- Donation Dress Down $1

April 30- GMAS ELA 1

May 1- GMAS ELA 2

May 2- GMAS ELA 3

May 3- Musical Explorers Concert

May 4- Family Engagement

May 6- GMAS Math 1

May 7- GMAS Math 2

May 9-10 GMAS Make-Ups



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