Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of October 28th

Skidaway Island State Park Trip 
Students had great fun learning about different types of fossils and the indigenous animals of Georgia last Friday. Our hike had to be cut short due to the rising tide, but the extra time spent on the playground was okay with the them! 

Pumpkin Patch Oct 29-Nov 2
Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite book character and put it on display in the Media Center!

Charles Ellis Spirit Night
Join us at Sisters of the New South on November 1 for Charles Ellis Spirit Night. Mention Charles Ellis when ordering and Sisters of the New South on Skidaway will donate 20% of the proceeds from your meal!

Wreath Sales
Please consider purchasing a holiday wreath from our annual sale. All sales will go to support and enhance the school garden. Orders are due by November 1.
http://sffsalestrack.com/buyer_orders/add/48486/leader_webpage_id:2955/


   
Classroom Observations 
Thank you to the families who have come in to observe our environment. We have enjoyed seeing you and hope that you are loving the Montessori experience as much as we do! It is encouraged that all parents come in to observe our environment twice a year. Observations give parents a better understanding of what exactly is happening in the Montessori environment. If you have not yet done so, please use the link below to schedule a classroom observation. 
 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-community



Fall Conferences
Conferences continue this week. If you have not yet signed up, please use the link below to schedule your conference so that we can discuss your child's progress and plan for a successful year.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-fall2

Volunteering

Are you interested in working with our students this year? We could use your help with science experiments, reading with students, and doing art projects. If you have a special talent that you would like to share with our community, please send us an email and fill out an Operation Beacon volunteer form.

http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/district/PR/Pages/OperationBeacon.aspx

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

PETSMART gift cards

Model Magic-all colors

Water colors

Oil pastels

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 29- Pumpkin Patch-Media Center
November 1-Spirit Night-Sisters of the New South
November 1- Wreath Orders Due
November 1-Read-A-Thon Begins

November 12-Veteran's Day-No School

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of October 21st

Parent Education-Monday 6 pm
Please Join MESS in welcoming author and educator, John Wolff, to Charles Ellis on October 22 at 6 pm. He will be discussing the ways in which we can prepare our students for life in a mindful way, despite 21st century demands. Childcare for Ellis students and dinner will be provided.

Field Trip
We have a field trip to Skidaway Island State Park scheduled for Friday. We will be learning about life cycles, food chains, and fossils. There will be a hike and picnic lunch. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather with closed toe shoes and socks. All bug spray and sunscreen should be applied at home. Make sure your child brings a heat tolerant lunch that does not need to be microwaved.

Dress Down Friday for $1
Students MUST WEAR UNIFORMS for our field trip on Friday, but they can dress down when we return to school if they choose to donate a dollar to support hurricane relief.

Reading Logs
Our class will be taking part in the Read-A-Thon during the month of November. More information about this to come.This will be the final week for our 100 Ways to Raise a Reader reading logs, but your child should continue to see how many creative ways in which they can read and write during the day! Some children have read recipes and made delicious food. Others have listened to podcasts, made shopping lists, and read to their siblings and pets! Please feel free to continue to share pictures of all the different ways your child reads!

Pumpkin Patch Oct 29-Nov 2
Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite book character and put it on display in the Media Center!

Wreath Sales
Please consider purchasing a holiday wreath from our annual sale. All sales will go to support and enhance the school garden. Orders are due by November 1.
http://sffsalestrack.com/buyer_orders/add/48486/leader_webpage_id:2955/

MESS Holiday Family Photo Shoot
MESS Holiday family photos will be taken on October 19, 20, 26 & 27. You will receive digital copies of all photos for $100 and all proceeds will benefit MESS.


Box Tops
Please gather and send in all Box Tops you may have collected in support of our school. All Box Tops are due by Wednesday, October 24.
   
Classroom Observations 
Thank you to the families who have come in to observe our environment. We have enjoyed seeing you and hope that you are loving the Montessori experience as much as we do! It is encouraged that all parents come in to observe our environment twice a year. Observations give parents a better understanding of what exactly is happening in the Montessori environment. If you have not yet done so, please use the link below to schedule a classroom observation. 
 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-community



Fall Conferences
Conferences continue this week. If you have not yet signed up, please use the link below to schedule your conference so that we can discuss your child's progress and plan for a successful year.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-fall2

Volunteering

Are you interested in working with our students this year? We could use your help with science experiments, reading with students, and doing art projects. If you have a special talent that you would like to share with our community, please send us an email and fill out an Operation Beacon volunteer form.

http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/district/PR/Pages/OperationBeacon.aspx

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

PETSMART gift cards

Model Magic-all colors

Water colors

Oil pastels

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 22-Parent Education- John Wolff 6-7:30
October 24- Box Tops Due
October 26-Dress Down $1
October 26-Field Trip
October 26, 27-MESS Photo Shoot 
October 29- Pumpkin Patch-Media Center
November 1- Wreath Orders Due
November 1-Read-A-Thon Begins

November 12-Veteran's Day-No School

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of October 14th

Monday-Fall Picture Day

Monday is free dress-up and Fall Picture Day for all students. 

Fall Plant Swap
Please join the Health and Wellness and the Campus Beautification Committees at the Fall Festival for our first ever Plant Swap. Potting containers for your plants are now available in the front lobby. Or you can use your own planter pots and bring plants to the Fall Festival on Friday, October 19.

Wreath Sales
Information regarding our wreath sale fund raiser will go home Monday. All sales will support and enhance the school garden. Orders are due by November 1.
http://sffsalestrack.com/buyer_orders/add/48486/leader_webpage_id:2955/

MESS Holiday Family Photo Shoot
MESS Holiday family photos will be taken on October 19, 20, 26 & 27. You will receive digital copies of all photos for $100 and all proceeds will benefit MESS.


Parent Education
Please Join MESS in welcoming author and educator, John Wolff, to Charles Ellis on October 22 at 6 pm. He will be discussing the ways in which we can prepare our students for life in a mindful way, despite 21st century demands. Childcare for Ellis students and dinner will be provided.

Field Trip 
Our Fight Dirty, Tybee! field trip was cancelled due to the potential for dangerous conditions on the beach. We will try to reschedule this field trip for later in the year, and let you know the details when we do. 


Box Tops
Please gather and send in all Box Tops you may have collected in support of our school. All Box Tops are due by October 24.

PTA Reflections Showcase

The PTA Reflections Showcase had to be postponed due to Hurricane Michael. It will take place in the Media Center, this Friday, before the Fall Festival.

     

Fall Festival
The PTA needs your help! Please use the following link to sign up and volunteer for the Fall Festival, which will take place on Friday, October 19 from 5:00-7:30. There will be food, games, bouncy houses, face painting and more!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ea5ad29aaf85-2017

Classroom Observations 
Thank you to the families who have come in to observe our environment. We have enjoyed seeing you and hope that you are loving the Montessori experience as much as we do! It is encouraged that all parents come in to observe our environment twice a year. Observations give parents a better understanding of what exactly is happening in the Montessori environment. If you have not yet done so, please use the link below to schedule a classroom observation. 
 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-community



Fall Conferences
Conferences continue this week. If you have not yet signed up or your conference was rescheduled due to Hurricane Michael, please use the link below to schedule your conference so that we can discuss your child's progress and plan for a successful year.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-fall2

Volunteering

Are you interested in working with our students this year? We could use your help with science experiments, reading with students, and doing art projects. If you have a special talent that you would like to share with our community, please send us an email and fill out an Operation Beacon volunteer form.

http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/district/PR/Pages/OperationBeacon.aspx

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

PETSMART gift cards

Model Magic-all colors

Water colors

Oil pastels

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 15-Picture Day *rescheduled
October 19-PTA Reflections Showcase-Media Center
October 19, 20, 26, 27-MESS Photo Shoot 
October 19-Fall Festival 5-7:30 pm
October 22-Parent Education- John Wolff 6-7:30
October 24- Box Tops Due
October 26-Field Trip
October 29- Pumpkin Patch-Media Center
November 1- Wreath Orders Due
November 1-Read-A-Thon Begins

November 12-Veteran's Day-No School

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of October 7

Field Trip 
Our Fight Dirty, Tybee! field trip is scheduled for this Friday. Please send a towel with your child, as we will enjoy a picnic style lunch afterwards. Please send a non-microwavable, heat tolerant lunch with your student. Sunscreen and bug spray should be applied at home.The weather forecast is calling for sunny skies and 82 degrees. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately.


Khan Mappers
Information regarding login information for Khan Mappers went home in early September. If you do not know how to get to Khan Mappers once you've logged in to Khan Academy please use the following link to view instructions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRWg_vgElfdxCVBt_3qyQSl1T2_RAdHXmQpmRwT6Rkz3wtVnOWw4b5CN8cZYP-jLRIxL2LBrwBKfkQs/pub


PTA Reflections Showcase
Come join us at the Foundery Coffee Pub on Thursday, October 11 at 5:30 pm for the Reflections Showcase!

Fall Festival
The PTA needs your help! Please use the following link to sign up and volunteer for the Fall Festival, which will take place on Friday, October 19 from 5:00-7:30. There will be food, games, bouncy houses, face painting and more!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ea5ad29aaf85-2017

Classroom Observations 
Thank you to the families who have come in to observe our environment. We have enjoyed seeing you and hope that you are loving the Montessori experience as much as we do! It is encouraged that all parents come in to observe our environment twice a year. Observations give parents a better understanding of what exactly is happening in the Montessori environment. If you have not yet done so, please use the link below to schedule a classroom observation. 
 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-community



Fall Conferences
Thank you to the families that came in for conferences last Friday. Conferences continue this week. If you have not yet signed up, please use the link below to schedule your conference so that we can discuss your child's progress and plan for a successful year.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-fall2

The Learning Community is reading!

Volunteering

Are you interested in working with our students this year? We could use your help with science experiments, reading with students, and doing art projects. If you have a special talent that you would like to share with our community, please send us an email and fill out an Operation Beacon volunteer form.

http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/district/PR/Pages/OperationBeacon.aspx

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

PETSMART gift cards

Model Magic-all colors

Water colors

Oil pastels

UPCOMING EVENTS
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October 11-PTA Reflections Showcase 5:30
October 12-Field Trip *rescheduled
October 15-Picture Day *rescheduled
October 19-Fall Festival 5-7:30 pm
October 24- Box Tops Due
October 26-Field Trip

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of September 30th

Field Trip 
If you have not already, please send them back to school with both the front and back signed. Thank you! 


Rescheduled Fall Picture Day
Picture day had to be rescheduled due the school closure because of Hurricane Florence. The new date is October 15.

Classroom Observations 
Thank you to the families who have come in to observe our environment. We have enjoyed seeing you and hope that you are loving the Montessori experience as much as we do! It is encouraged that all parents come in to observe our environment twice a year. Observations give parents a better understanding of what exactly is happening in the Montessori environment. If you have not yet done so, please use the link below to schedule a classroom observation. 
 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-community



Fall Conferences
Conferences begin this week and we are looking forward to meeting with you! If you have not yet signed up, please use the link below to schedule your conference so that we can discuss your child's progress and plan for a successful year.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-fall2


Heroes Around Me
Please visit the following site for more info on the PTA Reflections Program. All entries are due on October 5.  
https://www.ellismontessoripta.org/single-post/2018/08/24/Reflections-Heroes-Around-Me

The Learning Community is reading!

Volunteering

Are you interested in working with our students this year? We could use your help with science experiments, reading with students, and doing art projects. If you have a special talent that you would like to share with our community, please send us an email and fill out an Operation Beacon volunteer form.

http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/district/PR/Pages/OperationBeacon.aspx

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

PETSMART gift cards

Model Magic-all colors

Water colors

Oil pastels

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 5-PTA Reflections Due
October 5- Conferences Begin
October 12-Field Trip *rescheduled
October 15-Picture Day *rescheduled
October 26-Field Trip

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of September 23rd

3rd Grade Math Fact Practice
Please encourage your child to practice the 2 and 3 times tables. Students are being assessed weekly. Each child will will progress at his or her own pace, but all of them will be assessed on the 2 and 3 multiplication facts this week, because none of them successfully answered the correct amount in the allotted time last week. Students made flash cards and are supposed to be practicing daily in the classroom. Please ask your student about the math facts they are practicing weekly and encourage them to practice at home.

Khan Mappers
We have seen a rise in the number of children using this resource and we are so happy that students are practicing their math skills at home! We hope to see this trend continue! Remember, if your child is struggling with a concept, there are videos provided which can be used as a guide.


Field Trip Forms
Field trip permission slips for our rescheduled field trip went home last week. Please send them back to school with both the front and back signed. Thank you! 


Classroom Observations 
We are excited that classroom observations begin tomorrow! It is encouraged that all parents come in to observe our environment twice a year. Observations give parents a better understanding of what exactly is happening in the Montessori environment. If you have not yet done so, please use the link below to schedule a classroom observation. 
 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-community


Fall Conferences
We are looking forward to meeting with all of our families at Fall conferences. If you have not yet signed up, please use the link below to schedule your conference so that we can discuss your child's progress and plan for a successful year.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-fall2


Heroes Around Me
Please visit the following site for more info on the PTA Reflections Program. All entries are due on October 5.  
https://www.ellismontessoripta.org/single-post/2018/08/24/Reflections-Heroes-Around-Me

The Learning Community is reading!

Volunteering

Are you interested in working with our students this year? We could use your help with science experiments, reading with students, and doing art projects. If you have a special talent that you would like to share with our community, please send us an email and fill out an Operation Beacon volunteer form.

http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/district/PR/Pages/OperationBeacon.aspx

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

PETSMART gift cards

Model Magic-all colors

Water colors

Oil pastels

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 24-Observations Begin
September 24-Reading Logs Due
September 27- Birthday Celebration
October 5-PTA Reflections Due
October 5- Conferences Begin
October 12-Field Trip *rescheduled
October 15-Picture Day *rescheduled
October 26-Field Trip

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of September 16th

Thank You
Thank you to all of the families who took our classroom pets over the long weekend!

Field Trip Cancelled
Our first field trip to Tybee Island was cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. This field trip will be rescheduled and a new field trip permission slip will go home with students when the new date is confirmed.

Khan Mappers
Information regarding Khan Mappers went home last Thursday. We can see that some students have already started practicing! This is a great resource to help students practice math skills at home, and it correlates directly to MAP results. Remember, if your child is struggling with a concept, there are videos provided which can be used as a guide.


Field Trip Forms
Please fill out all field trip forms and return to school with $20 on Monday, September 17. If your family is unable to pay for field trips at this time, please just send back the forms with a note and we can work something out. Thank you! 


Classroom Observations
It is encouraged that all parents come in to observe our environment twice a year. Observations give parents a better understanding of what exactly is happening in the Montessori environment. Please use the link below to schedule a classroom observation. 
 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-community


Fall Conferences
We are looking forward to meeting with all of our families at Fall conferences. Please use the link below to schedule your conference so that we can discuss your child's progress and plan for a successful year.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-fall2


Heroes Around Me
Please visit the following site for more info on the PTA Reflections Program. All entries are due on October 5.  
https://www.ellismontessoripta.org/single-post/2018/08/24/Reflections-Heroes-Around-Me

Homework Options
If you need login information to access Moby Max or XtraMath please send us an email and we will get it to you. Login information for Khan Academy will go home after we collect data from the math MAP assessment.The weekly reading log is double sided, so it is good for two weeks.  

The Learning Community is reading!

Volunteering

Are you interested in working with our students this year? We could use your help with science experiments, reading with students, and doing art projects. If you have a special talent that you would like to share with our community, please send us an email and fill out an Operation Beacon volunteer form.

http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/district/PR/Pages/OperationBeacon.aspx

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

PETSMART gift cards

Model Magic-all colors

Dr. Bronner's Liquid Castile soap

Water colors

Oil pastels

UPCOMING EVENTS

*September 21-Field Trip *CANCELLED*
September 21-World Peace Day
September 24-Reading Logs Due
September 27- Birthday Celebration
October 5-PTA Reflections Due