Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of May 14th

Tea With Mom
Moms or Mother Figures are invited to join us for Tea with Mom on Monday, May 14. Please drop by between 1 and 2 pm to enjoy tea with your child. We are looking forward to seeing you! 

Spring Conferences
Spring conferences will conclude this week.  We have been enjoying meeting with you to discuss your child's progress, test scores, and decisions for next year. We appreciate you following the schedule linked below. With 41 families in the community, we must strictly adhere to the schedule.Thank you! 
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4FAAAA23A0F58-spring1

Donors Choose Project
Our Donors Choose project was fully funded! Thank you for helping us get these much needed materials for our classroom! We really appreciate your support!

Books Due
All books are due back to the Media Center now. Please look at home for any books that need to be returned. Thank you!

Yearbooks!
Please get your yearbook in the Media Center! They are on sale for $20. 

Charles Ellis Cookbooks
Charles Ellis cookbooks are on sale for $15. Please help support our community by purchasing a cookbook for your family!

Skill Practice
Please continue to use KHAN MAPPERS over the summer! It has child-specific targeted practice that links directly to MAP-Mathematics test scores. It is a valuable resource for all students. Please continue to use MobyMax and Xtra Math to practice skills at home when possible. 

Field Day

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 14-Tea with Mom **1-2pm -Room 27
May 14-16-GMAS retakes
May 17-May, June, and July Birthday Celebration
May 18-Last Day of School

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of May 7th

Tea With Mom **TIME CHANGE**
We had to change the time of this event from 8am to 1pm because there will be GMAS retakes happening in the building that morning. We apologize for any inconvenience this unforeseen change may cause. Moms and Mother Figures are invited to join us for Tea with Mom on Monday, May 14. Please drop by between 1 and 2 pm to enjoy tea with your child. Follow the link below to sign up to send in an ingredient for the occasion. Send in all items by Monday, May 7. Thank you! 
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-teawith 

Ellis Night-Savannah Bananas
Please return order forms and money for Savannah Banana Tickets by May 11. Ellis night at Grayson Stadium is June 1.

Spring Conferences
Spring conferences begin this week and we are looking forward to seeing you all! If you have not yet done so, please use the link below to sign up for a conference. We'd like to discuss your child's progress, test scores, and decisions for next year. Thank you! 
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4FAAAA23A0F58-spring1

Donors Choose Project
As you begin to think about end of the year gifts for our community, we hope that you would consider donating to our Donors Choose project. We are requesting much needed cultural materials. "Cultural" in Montessori world encompasses science and social studies topics. Please read more about our project by using the link below!
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/culture-club/3264368/

Books Due
All books are due back to the Media Center now. Please look at home for any books that need to be returned. Thank you!

Yearbooks!
Please get your yearbook in the Media Center! They are on sale for $20. 

Charles Ellis Cook Books
Wonderful gift idea for Mother's Day! Cook books are on sale for $15. 

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. 

Butterfly Release

Musical Explorers

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 9-PTA Talent Show-JEA 5:30pm
May 10-Spring Band Concert-St. Paul's Church
May 11-All Savannah Banana money due
May 14-Tea with Mom **1-2pm -Room 27
May 14-16-GMAS retakes
May 17-May, June, and July Birthday Celebration
May 18-Last Day of School

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of April 30th

Musical Explorers
We will attend the Musical Explorers concert on Tuesday. If you have not done so, please turn in field trip forms on Monday. Thank you! 

MAP Test
Students will take the Reading MAP test for the third and final time this school year. All students, except first grade students who previously met the benchmark, will be taking the test. Students are scheduled to take Reading MAP on Wednesday, May 2. 

Charles Ellis Presents
Please join us at 6:30 on Thursday, April 3 for the Charles Ellis presentation of God With No Hands. Students in Upper Elementary wrote the scripts, made the sets, and choreographed the dances! Tickets are available for purchase in the Media Center. Remember your chairs or blankets!

Books Due
All books are due back to the Media Center by May 4. Please start looking at home for any books that need to be returned. Thank you!

Field Day
Field Day is on Friday, May 4. We will walk to Daffin Park in the morning and back to the school at the end of the day. Please make sure to apply sunscreen and bug spray at home. Students need to wear closed toe shoes. Please send your child with a towel to sit on during our picnic lunch. Thank you!


Ellis Night-Savannah Bananas
Please return order forms and money for Savannah Banana Tickets by May 11. Ellis night at Grayson Stadium is June 1.

Tea With Mom
Moms and Mother Figures are invited to join us for Tea with Mom on Monday, May 14. Please drop by between 8 and 9 am to enjoy tea with your child. Follow the link below to sign up to send in an ingredient for the occasion. Send in all items by Monday, May 7. Thank you! 
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-teawith 


Spring Conferences
We would like to meet with you to discuss your child's progress, test scores, and decisions for next year. Please use the link below to sign up for your Spring Conference. Thank you! 
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4FAAAA23A0F58-spring1

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

May 1-Musical Explorers
May 3-Ellis Presents 6:30 
May 4-Field Day- Daffin Park
May 9-PTA Talent Show-JEA 5:30pm
May 10-Spring Band Concert-St. Paul's Church
May 14-Tea with Mom 8-9 am-Room 27
May 18-Last Day of School

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of April 23rd

BOGO Book Fair
Please check out the BOGO Book Fair this week in the Media Center. Open late on Thursday evening!

Field Trip Forms
We sent home field trip forms for Musical Explorers and Field Day last week. Please complete and return them as soon as possible. There is no money due for either of these field trips. 

Field Day
Information regarding Field Day on Friday, May 4 went home last week. If you have a tent that you are willing to set up to provide shade for students please contact us via email. Thank you!

Tea With Mom
Moms and Mother Figures are invited to join us for Tea with Mom on Monday, May 14. Please drop by between 8 and 9 am to enjoy tea with your child. Follow the link below to sign up to send in an ingredient for the occasion. Send in all items by Monday, May 7. Thank you! 
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-teawith 



Spring Conferences
We would like to meet with you to discuss your child's progress, test scores, and decisions for next year. Please use the link below to sign up for your Spring Conference. Thank you! 
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4FAAAA23A0F58-spring1

MAP Test
MAP testing will begin this week. Students will take the MAP tests for the third and final time this school year. All students, except first grade students who previously met the benchmark, will be taking the tests. Students are scheduled to take Math MAP on Wednesday, April 25 and Reading MAP on Wednesday, May 2. 

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
 PTA Meeting at Grayson Stadium 

Banana Muffins

 Trash Collection

Awesome Job, Trinity!

 Nature Explorations

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 23-27 BOGO Book Fair-Media Center
April 27- $1 Dressdown- Autism Speaks
May 1-Musical Explorers
May 4-Field Day- Daffin Park
May 9-PTA Talent Show-JEA 5:30pm
May 14-Tea with Mom 8-9 am
May 18-Last Day of School

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of April 16th

Field Trip Forms
We will send home field trip forms for Musical Explorers and Field Day this week. Please complete and return them as soon as possible. There is no money due for either of these field trips. 


Save the Date
Moms, please save the date for Tea With Mom on Monday May 14th. More information and signup to come!

Paper Towel Tubes
Thank you for sending in paper towel tubes! We have received more than enough and are no longer in need. Thank you!

PTA General Membership Meeting
There will be a PTA general membership meeting at Grayson Stadium at 5:30 on Tuesday, April 17. Dark Shark Tacos will be there for purchase and you'll be able to sign your kids up for local summer camps!

GMAS 
3rd grade students will continue to take the state mandated GMAS test April 16 & 17. Please make sure your student gets plenty of rest, eats a good breakfast, and makes it to school on time. If your student is not at school when the test begins they will have to make it up at a later time. 5th & 8th grade students will take Science and Social Studies GMAS tests on Wednesday and Thursday. Makeups will take place on Friday. Parents are not allowed in the building during testing. Thank you for working with us. 

GMAS Schedule
3rd-8th Grade 
April 16-Math Section 1
April 17-Math Section 2

5th & 8th Grades
April 18-Science
April 19-Social Studies
April 20- GMAS Makeups


Spring Conferences
We would like to meet with you to discuss your child's progress, test scores, and decisions for next year. Please use the link below to sign up for your Spring Conference. Thank you! 
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4FAAAA23A0F58-spring1

Survey

The school's accreditation committee asks that you please participate in the survey below. Thank you! 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EllisAMS

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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 16-Math GMAS-Section 1
April 17-Math GMAS-Section 2
April 17-PTA General Meeting Grayson Stadium
April 23-27 BOGO Book Fair-Media Center
April 27- $1 Dressdown- Autism Speaks
May 1-Musical Explorers
May 4-Field Day- Daffin Park
May 9-PTA Talent Show-JEA 5:30pm
May 14-Tea with Mom
May 18-Last Day of School

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of April 8th

Field Day T-Shirts
Field Day T-shirt orders are due on Monday. We are wearing NEON BLUE shirts this year. If your child wants a shirt but you don't have the funds please let us know and we can arrange to get one for your student.

Zoe's Kitchen Spirit Night
Please join us at Zoe's Kitchen on *Wednesday. There will be an Erdkinder Art show and a portion of the proceeds will go towards the PTA.

PTA General Membership Meeting
There will be a PTA general membership meeting at Grayson Stadium at 5:30 on Tuesday, April 17. Dark Shark Tacos will be there for purchase and you'll be able to sign your kids up for local summer camps!

GMAS 
3rd-8th grade students will take the state mandated GMAS test April 11-19 with makeups on the 20th. Please make sure your student gets plenty of rest, eats a good breakfast, and makes it to school on time. If your student is not at school when the test begins they will have to make it up at a later time. Parents are not allowed in the building during testing. Thank you for working with us. 

GMAS Schedule
3rd-8th Grade 
April 11-ELA Section 1
April 12-ELA Section 2
April 13-ELA Section 3
April 16-Math Section 1
April 17-Math Section 2

5th & 8th Grades
April 18-Science
April 19-Social Studies
April 20- GMAS Makeups

Classroom Explorations

Pi Day

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 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
April 17-PTA General Meeting Grayson Stadium
May 4-Field Day- Daffin Park
May 9-PTA Talent Show-JEA 5:30pm

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