Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of September 29th

Fall Conferences

We are looking forward to meeting with families in the upcoming weeks! We want to discuss student goals, progress, and test scores with you. Please use the following link to find a time and schedule your Fall conference. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-fall3

Transparent Classroom

You may have noticed that Transparent Classroom is being used in a new way this year. We are using the record keeping tool to make quick observations during the day.The practice of observing students and taking notes helps us to record and reflect on what we're seeing, and then make changes based on the data collected. We are observing for just a few minutes during different times of the day, in order to get an accurate account of what's happening in the environment. 

Also, we have given the children due dates for cultural shelf work and projects, which are recorded on Transparent Classroom. Sometimes students are given cultural lessons and do not follow up on the work. We are hoping that by giving the children due dates and posting them in Transparent Classroom, that students will remember to work on cultural items and that it might encourage a family conversation about the work that is being completed in the classroom.    

New Learning Log

The image below is a copy of our new learning log. Students will be setting goals and filling in the work they intend to complete for the week on Monday mornings. The children will check off work after they have completed it. These learning logs are two sided, so they will be sent home to parents after two weeks. Please have conversations with your children about their goals and the progress they're making towards meeting them.

"Do Good Things" PTA Grant

Please use the following link to apply.
https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/810218/schools/67128

PTA Reflections

Student Entry Form:

http://doc.georgiapta.org/public/Reflections/2020/GAPTA-Reflections-19-20-GAPTA-student-packet.docx
Video explaining theme:

https://youtu.be/XjoCIjwKzUo

Abridged Rules:

https://www.georgiapta.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-2017-Reflections-Rules-Summary-Abridged-Reflections-Rules.pdf

More images from our Tybee Beach Field Trip- Thank you, 

Ms. Yvette

 The Learning Community Wish List 

Pet Smart Gift Cards

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 3- PTA "Do Good Things" application due
October 9- Conferences begin
October 11- Early Release
October 14- PTA Reflections due
October 18- Field Trip *NEW DATE*
October 25- Birthday Celebration
October 25- Fall Festival

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of September 22nd

Dress Down Friday

Please send in at least $1 if your child chooses to dress down. The proceeds will go to support recovery efforts in the Bahamas.

September Birthday Celebration

We will be celebrating September birthdays on Friday. If your child has a birthday this month please send in a treat for 25 students. Also, your child is encouraged to share a personal timeline on the date of their birth.

Class Pictures

https://www.strawbridge.net (Use code: FM322621) 

Class pictures will be taken on September 27th. If you wish to purchase a class picture (part of the proceeds will benefit the school!), you MUST purchase it ahead of time. Visit the link above to purchase. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Lisa in the media center. Thank you for your support!

"Do Good Things" PTA Grant

Please use the following link to apply.
https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/810218/schools/67128

PTA Reflections

Student Entry Form:

http://doc.georgiapta.org/public/Reflections/2020/GAPTA-Reflections-19-20-GAPTA-student-packet.docx
Video explaining theme:

https://youtu.be/XjoCIjwKzUo

Abridged Rules:

https://www.georgiapta.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-2017-Reflections-Rules-Summary-Abridged-Reflections-Rules.pdf

 The Learning Community Wish List 

Pet Smart Gift Cards

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 27- Class Pictures and Makeups
September 27-Donation Dress Down $1
September 27- September Birthday Celebration
October 3- PTA "Do Good Things" application due
October 11- Early Release
October 14-PTA Reflections due
October 18-Field Trip *NEW DATE*
October 25-Birthday Celebration
October 25-Fall Festival

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of September 15th

Ellis Spirit Night at Chipotle

Parent Education
Please plan to join us on either Thursday night or Saturday morning for the parent education presentation on grace and courtesy.

"Do Good Things" PTA Grant

Please use the following link to apply.
https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/810218/schools/67128

PTA Reflections

Student Entry Form:

http://doc.georgiapta.org/public/Reflections/2020/GAPTA-Reflections-19-20-GAPTA-student-packet.docx

Video explaining theme:

https://youtu.be/XjoCIjwKzUo

Abridged Rules:

https://www.georgiapta.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-2017-Reflections-Rules-Summary-Abridged-Reflections-Rules.pdf

Fight Dirty, Tybee!

 The Learning Community Wish List 

Pet Smart Gift Cards

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 16- Ellis Spirit Night at Chipotle

September 19- Parent Education 6-7pm
September 21- Parent Education 8:30-10am
September 27- Class Pictures and Makeups
September 27-Donation Dress Down $1
September 27- September Birthday Celebration
October 11- Early Release

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of September 8th

Inside Montessori
Please join us this Thursday for a free screening of the documentary, Inside Montessori, with a paneled discussion to follow. September 12, 6-9 pm at Yamacraw Center for Performing Arts.

Field Trip
We have a field trip on Friday. Sunscreen and bug spray should be applied at home. More information to come via Remind, because we don't publish all info here as a safety precaution.

Lunch Application
All parents with students who are eligible for free/reduced lunch will need to go online by September 13 to complete a new application. Please use the following link:
https://www.myschoolapps.com/


Media Center Checkout
Students are checking books out of the Media Center on Thursday afternoons. Please make sure that your child brings their library books to school on that day, so they can return their books and borrow new ones with the rest of the class. 


Remind.com

If you haven't already, please use the following code to sign up and receive messages from us via text. We use this app to send reminders about field trips, dress downs, and much more. 

https://www.remind.com/join/ac3c9

 The Learning Community Wish List 

Live Crickets
Pet Smart Gift Cards

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 12- Inside Montessori

September 13- Field Trip
September 16- Ellis Spirit Night at Chipotle
September 19- Parent Education 6-7pm
September 21- Parent Education 8:30-10am
September 27- Class Pictures and Makeups
September 27-Donation Dress Down $1
September 27- September Birthday Celebration
October 11- Early Release

Weekly Newsletter 

The Week of August 25th

MAP Testing
Students will take the Reading MAP test on Wednesday, August 28. Some students have not finished the MAP Math test and they will be doing that on Monday and Tuesday.We try to impress upon the children that we use the information from the test to plan their lessons, so they are going to see some things they haven't been taught yet. It helps us to meet them right where they are.

August Birthday Celebration
If your child has a birthday in August, we will celebrate them on Friday. If you would like, please send in a healthy treat for 25 students on that day. Thank you!


Field Trip Forms
If you did not turn in all the field trip forms last week, please sign and return the rest as soon as you can. Due to family donations, we have the funds to cover every student for the year! Thank you!

Lunch Application
All parents with students who are eligible for free/reduced lunch will need to go online by September 13 to complete a new application. Please use the following link:
https://www.myschoolapps.com/


Media Center Checkout
Students will check books out of the Media Center on Thursday afternoons. Please make sure that your child brings their library books to school on that day, so they can return their books and borrow new ones with the rest of the class. 


Remind.com

If you haven't already, please use the following code to sign up and receive messages from us via text. We use this app to send reminders about field trips, dress downs, and much more. 

https://www.remind.com/join/ac3c9

Inside Montessori
Mark your calendars for September 12!

Our Dolphin Tour

 The Learning Community Wish List 

Live Crickets

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 28-Reading MAP Test
August 29-Media Center Book Checkout and Read Aloud

August 30-August Birthday Celebration
August 30-Dress Down $1 for Ellis STEM Ed.

August 31-Maria Montessori's 149th Birthday
September 2-Labor Day-No School
September 12- Inside Montessori